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Sharp Economic Divide Across Indian States; Top 5 States Contribute Nearly 48% of Indias GDP

White paper highlights widening economic disparities among Indian states

Srinagar Police Seizes 1.5 Crore Assets from Notorious Drug Peddler

Srinagar, May 19: The Srinagar police have confiscated assets worth 1.5 crore from a notorious drug peddler as part of the Drug-Free Jammu and Ka

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Abu Azmi Criticizes Hindu-Muslim Polarization in India

Mumbai, May 19: Abu Azmi, the Maharashtra State President of the Samajwadi Party and a legislator, has responded to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanat

Qatar says U.S.-Iran negotiations need 'more time'

Trump said that he had suspended the attack after the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates asked him to give negotiations

MA&UD rolls out reforms for ULBs to ensure greener future

Three electrocuted to death in Athoor

Watch: Vijays TVK strengthens Kerala network after Tamil Nadu win

After its recent win in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has expanded its presence in Kerala by launching it

Carlos Alcaraz Withdraws from Wimbledon and Queens Club Championship Due to Wrist Injury

New Delhi, May 19: World number 2 player Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from both Wimbledon and the Queens Club Championship. He is currently recov

Coimbatore city police involve parcel service firms in drive to combat drug trafficking

Backed by Science: Indulekha Bringha Hair Growth Serum Completes Second Clinical Trial, Proves New Hair Growth in 90 days

Amit Shahs Historic Achievement in Making Bastar Naxal-Free, Says Eknath Shinde

Mumbai, May 19: Maharashtras Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde praised Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his significant efforts in making Bast

Apollo Micro Systems delivers historic performance, FY26 Revenue surged to INR 904 Cr, up +61% YoY as against INR 562 Cr in FY25, Q4FY26 revenue up +81% YoY

Manipal Hospital Whitefield Celebrates a Landmark Achievement in Robotic Surgery

Two police inspectors booked for illegal detention, alleged extortion

Over 60,000 Citizens Participate in Gujarats Self-Enumeration Campaign: Chief Secretary MK Das

Gandhinagar, May 19: MK Das, the Chief Secretary of Gujarat, has announced that over 60,000 citizens have engaged in the Indian governments speci

Two-Three Days, Early Next Week: Trump's Timeline For Fresh Iran Attack

The comment follows Trump's recent statement on Sunday that he clock is ticking for Iran to accept a peace deal with the United States and here

Air Quality Crisis in New Delhi: GRAP-1 Implemented as AQI Hits 208

New Delhi, May 19: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has activated the first phase of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) acros

Kodaikanal flower show begins on May 20

Humare baare mein toh kaun hi sochta hai: Rapido drivers emotional response to passengers small gesture goes viral

A heartwarming social media post detailing a passenger offering a cold drink to a Rapido driver during a heatwave has gone viral. The driver beca

NRI Held in Bengaluru Over Illegal Possession of Ruger Magazine, Remanded to JC

Police seized Ruger magazine rounds left behind at a city hotel by US citizen

'I love that word SAMBANDH', Iceland PM highlights similarities with India, praises PM Modi

Man Films Video Inside Chief Minister Vijay's Chamber, Sparks Row

During the meeting, one of the representatives recorded a video that panned to include the chief minister in the frame.

Political Tensions Rise Over West Bengals Religious Leaders Allowance Cut

New Delhi, May 19: The BJP-led West Bengal government has announced the cessation of support schemes for religious leaders, effective June this y

Agarwal Expresses Hope for Pants Return to Test Cricket Form

Guwahati, May 19: Ajit Agarkar, the chief selector of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), stated on Tuesday that he and his selecti

Coimbatores Skyline Gets a New Icon: Infinium Developers Launches Altitude, a Luxury High-Rise Community on Sathy Main Road

OpenAI Founding Member Andrej Karpathy Joins Anthropic

Former Tesla AI executive and one of OpenAI's founding members Andrej Karpathy has joined Anthropic, he said on Tuesday.

Political Tensions Rise in West Bengal Over Imam and Priest Allowance Cuts

New Delhi, May 19: The BJP-led government in West Bengal has announced the discontinuation of assistance programs for religious leaders starting

Fuel Outlets On Andhra-Karnataka Border Witnessing Low Sales

Several petrol and diesel bunks have closed down and are being used to dry harvested food grains: Reports

Adani Group will start business in big way in US because allegations have been withdrawn: Senior Advocate HP Ranina

The US Department of Justice has permanently dismissed criminal fraud charges against Gautam and Sagar Adani. This decision, following a payment

Mitchell Marsh Falls Just Short of Century as LSG Sets 221-Run Target Against RR

Jaipur, May 19: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) has set a formidable target of 221 runs against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 64th match of the Indian

Chairperson National Commission For Women Holds Mahila Jan Sunwai In Srinagar; Stresses Prompt Redressal Of Womens Grievances

SRINAGAR MAY 19: Chairperson National Commission for Women, Vijaya K. Rahatkar today presided over a Mahila Jan Sunwai sessions at Banquet Hall C

African proverb of the day: 'Return to old watering holes for more than water; friends and dreams are there to...' - lessons about holding on to friendships, memories, dreams and why reconnecting with the past can inspire your future

African proverb of the day: Life's rapid pace often pulls individuals away from formative places and relationships. An African proverb, 'Return t

Karthiyayini Kochi opens in Coimbatore

Census 2027 to begin in Madurai from August 1 to 30: Collector appeals to residents to fully cooperate with enumerators

'I think they will not go to that extent': Shanmugam warns CPM to reconsider support if TVK inducts AIADMK rebels into cabinet

The CPM has warned it will reconsider its support for the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government. This comes if the ruling party includes the rebel

Fisherfolk Sail in 100 Boats To Thank CM

Hundreds sail across Krishna river to meet Minister Nara Lokesh near Amaravati

Taxi Drivers in Delhi-NCR Announce Strike Over Fare Hike Demands

New Delhi, May 19: The private taxi drivers strike in Delhi-NCR has escalated significantly. Drivers claim that taxi fares have not increased in

Nearly 100 Huts Demolished In Mumbai's Bandra, Drive To Continue Tomorrow

Chief Public Relations Officer Vineet Abhishek told PTI that the five-day drive aims to free 5,300 square metres of land to clear the railway saf

40 Year Old Tree Relocated At Begumpet

Begumpet traffic inspector G. Janaki Ramulu, RSI Ashok Reddy and traffic police personnel coordinated the operation: Reports

The AI blindspot: Layoffs are piling up, but where are the returns?

Companies are cutting jobs to fund AI, but this strategy may not work. A global survey shows that reducing staff does not guarantee better return

Human-wildlife interactions a challenge, but Indias coexistence-based management approach addressing them: Yadav

India's Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav highlighted the nation's coexistence-based management approach to tackle human-wildlife confli

'Hey, DON'T EVER DO THAT AGAIN!': Van Hollen VS Blanche EXPLODES on $1.8B anti-weaponisation fund

Quote of the day by Denzel Washington: Everyone has the talent to succeed. But do you...?

Denzel Washington's quote emphasizes that talent alone isn't enough for success. True achievement stems from embracing risks, learning from failu

Indian Government Reduces Fuel Prices Amid Global Crisis: Report

New Delhi, May 19: Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and the Hormuz Strait crisis, the Indian government has provided significant relief to cit

Haryana Government Takes Strong Measures to Combat Yamuna River Pollution

Chandigarh, May 19: The Haryana government has initiated a comprehensive action plan aimed at revitalizing the Yamuna River and reducing pollutio

Comprehensive master plan for Udupi city: MLA to hold consultations with stakeholders within a fortnight

MLA for Udupi Yashpal Suvarna said on Tuesday that absence of a comprehensive master plan for Udupi city since 2008 has been posing many problems

Alternative Arrangements Made During Medical Shops Bandh

He said at least two private pharmacy outlet would remain open in every town.

Maharashtra Govt Seeks ECI Clearance For Farm Loan Waiver

Once the ECI grants approval, the Cooperation Department will place a proposal before the State Cabinet for clearance: Senior official

Karnataka Minister Calls for Strict Safety Measures After Tourists Death at Dubare Elephant Camp

Bengaluru, May 19: Karnatakas Minister for Minor Irrigation, Science, and Technology, N.S. Boseraju, has directed the Madikeri district administr

Discover the Sacred Village of Vashisht in Himachal Pradesh

Manali, May 19: Nestled in the stunning valleys of Himachal Pradesh, Vashisht Village is renowned not only for its natural beauty but also for it

Kavery Nambisan On Memory, Imagination, And Writing From Intimacy

Kavery Nambisan is a surgeon and a novelist from Karnataka. She has won the Tata Excellence Award for her work in tea plantations in Tamil Nadu.

Taxpayers Association calls for better public transport and connectivity to cut fuel use

High Court Advocate Attacked At Dharmavaram Hospital

The victim, K. Anjan Reddy, a native of Dharmavaram, alleged that the attack was carried out by the ministers personal assistant Harish: Reports

Surveillance Intensified Against Illegal Cattle Transport

District veterinary and animal husbandry officer Dr G.V. Ramesh inspected the inter-district check posts at Alagadapa and Wadapally.

MLA inspects skeletal maternity and child health block of Thoothukudi Government Medical College and Hospital

The maternity and child health block is in need of 533 staff; though 15 crore was allocated for procuring medical equipment, only 6.50-crore wort

Cyber Crime Unit Arrests Key Suspect in 85 Lakh Fraud Case

Noida, May 19: The Gautam Buddh Nagar polices cyber crime team has apprehended a key suspect linked to a fraud scheme involving 85 lakh through a

Museums are repositories of knowledge, says historian

He was delivering a special lecture at a programme organised as part of International Museum Day at the Government Museum in Kalaburagi

Two-Year-Old Girl Kidnapped in Madhya Pradesh Rescued in Jharkhand

Mumbai, May 19: A two-year-old girl kidnapped from Singrauli district in Madhya Pradesh has been rescued by police within 36 hours in Jharkhand.

J&K Ticket Collector Turns Guardian For Lost Child, Reunites Her With Parents

Panic turned to relief at Jammu and Kashmir's Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Railway Station when a lost girl was safely reunited with her parents

Sridhar Babu and Vakiti Srihari Attend Hyderabads One of Its Kind Celebrity Singers Antakshari, Tara Rum Pum

The audience enthusiastically participated by singing along, cheering for their favourite teams, and enjoying the nostalgic musical journey curat

Adilabad Police Intensify Vigil Over Inter-State Robbery Gangs

Police boost surveillance near Maharashtra border after Karimnagar robbery case

Coffee, Nostalgia and South Indian Flavours: Inside Coimbatores new cafe

ED Seeks 10-Day Custody of Sona Pappu in Syndicate and Corruption Case

Kolkata, May 19: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed serious allegations against Biswajit Poddar, also known as Sona Pappu, who was arrest

BJP eyes strong show in Hyd. civic polls

Telangana Prepares for Grand State Formation Day Celebrations

Hyderabad, May 19: The Telangana government is making extensive preparations for the State Formation Day celebrations scheduled for June 2. The m

A.P. Chief Minister advises Kavali MLA to improve performance of 13 departments

Chandrababu Naidu directs the officials of APSRTC, Endowments and Rural Water Supply departments to work diligently and meet the expectations of

Who is Sibi George? Seasoned diplomat who became social media attraction

Sibi George, a seasoned diplomat and Arabic speaker, gained viral attention for his response to a journalist during PM Modi's European tour. Curr

Letter addressed to GHMC Commissioner seeks comprehensive study on flyovers near KBR Park

Operation Gajamukthi: wild elephants driven away from vulnerable zones in Aralam farm

One more arrested for duping Kancheepuram native of 2.5 crore

14-Year-Old Builds 'Tinder For Footpaths' App To Let Bengaluru Citizens Rate, Report Broken Roads

In a video shared on X, Surya explained that users can upload photos of damaged pavements, missing walkways, or poorly maintained footpaths.

Activists Highlight Procedural Lapses And Threat To Wildlife After SC Halts KBR Park Flyover Works

The dispute was more than tree cutting and about what they described as the weakening of the buffer zone around the national park: Reports

Organized Motorcycle Theft Gang Busted in Ranchi; 12 Stolen Bikes Recovered, Seven Arrested

Ranchi, May 19: Ranchi police have uncovered an organized motorcycle theft gang operating in the Namkum police station area, resulting in the arr

Son Kills Father with Brick in Chhattisgarh, Arrested Within Hours

Raipur, May 19: A tragic and shocking incident occurred in the village of Risekela, located in the Sarayapali police jurisdiction of Mahasamund d

Raising Children in the Age of Social Media and Peer Pressure

But truth cannot emerge from propaganda, social media trials, anonymous posts, or edited clips. It can emerge only through a fair investigation a

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Believes China Could Eventually Welcome AI Chips From The US

Jensen Huang said he believes China will eventually reopen its market to advanced artificial intelligence chips from the US, even as the companys

Amit Shah Launches Rs 20-Crore Rehabilitation Centres in Bastar for Surrendered Naxals

New centres aim at social, economic and psychological rehabilitation in Bastar

Stones pelted at moving train near Tiruvallur, boy injured

The GRP registered a case and launched an investigation to identify those involved

Bihar Cadre IPS Officer Diksha Transferred To AGMUT On Marriage Grounds

JAMMU, May 19: The Central Government has transferred IPS officer Diksha (BH:2021) from the Bihar cadre to the AGMUT cadre on grounds of her marr

Thalloru LIS phase-2 launched in Kakinada

Social Media Aids Child Rights Body

The contact details shared on our social media handles help people approach us directly: Commission member G. Saritha

India and Finland to Collaborate on Future Sectors and Strengthen Climate Change Relations: PM Modi

Oslo, May 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India met with his Finnish counterpart, Petteri Orpo, in Oslo on Tuesday. The meeting focused on ex

Sikkim Implements Odd-Even Vehicle Policy for Fuel Savings

Gangtok, May 19: In response to a global crisis, Prime Minister Narendra Modis appeal has led Sikkim to become the first state in India to implem

AP BIE releases SSC supplementary exam hall tickets

KDA objects to teaching three languages in CBSE schools

PM Modi Departs Norway for Italy, Emphasizes Strengthening Trade Links with Nordic Nations

Oslo, May 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has departed from Norway to Italy as part of the final leg of his foreign tour. Before leaving Norway,

Premium Petrol Push Sparks Consumer Anger in Udaipur

Udaipur, May 19 (Udaipur Kiran) Several petrol pump customers in Udaipur have alleged that fuel stations are refusing to provide normal petrol a

Exciting Job Opportunities: Recruitment for 26 Positions Including Deputy Manager Announced

New Delhi, May 19: The National Council for Cement and Building Materials (NCB) has officially announced recruitment for various positions under

Solar Month to boost rooftop adoption