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SBI Assures Support to Hospitality Sector in AP

Setty assured that State Bank of India would provide loans at reasonable interest rates for new greenfield projects and expansion of existing uni

Suvendu Keeps 42 WB Depts With Him

Mr Adhikari is also likely to vacate Nandigram seat and finance, one of the portfolios under his belt now, for economist Sanjeev Sanyal, a member

Pemmasani Seeks Intervention of Centre to Resolve Vehicular Traffic Congestion at West Bypass Road

Chandra Sekhar explained that the stretch near the West Bypass Road built close to the Kaza toll gate connecting the GunturVijayawada national hi

Manik Saha Highlights Importance of TMCs Exit for National Security

Guwahati, May 12: Himanta Biswa Sarma will take oath as the Chief Minister of Assam for a second term on May 12. Senior BJP leaders, along with C

Number of Indian Student Applications to Australia Hits 8-year Low

Data from the department showed that Indian student visa applications halved from 1,09,676 in 2022-23 to 51,879 in 2025-26 so far. This marks a f

Prime Minister Modi to Strengthen Ties with Five-Nation Tour Including UAE and Europe

New Delhi, May 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on an official visit to the United Arab Emirates, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and It

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CM Yogi Slams Sapa MP for Indecent Remarks Against PM Modi

Lucknow, May 12: A member of the Samajwadi Party from Uttar Pradesh made an indecent remark about Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday. In resp

Belated warning: On the Prime Ministers austerity appeal

Prime Minister Narendra Modis suggestions to Indians imply a serious economic impact

Rajasthan Chief Minister Announces Brahmagupta Award and Innovation Center for Youth

Jaipur, May 12: On the occasion of National Technology Day, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma announced the Brahmagupta Award in Rajasthan. This aw

Ugly bout: On the show-cause notice to Vinesh Phogat

The timing of the show-cause notice to Vinesh Phogat is suspect

Siddhant Chaturvedi Reflects on a Month of Achievements and Future Plans

Mumbai, May 12: Actor Siddhant Chaturvedi is currently making headlines with his various projects. On Monday, he shared insights about his achiev

Lakshya, Sindhu shift focus to individual glory at Thailand Open

Seventh seed Lakshya will open against Singapores Jason Teh Jia Heng and sixth seed Sindhu will begin against Chinese Taipeis Tung Ciou-Tong

Two Brutal Murders in Odisha Raise Concerns Over Law and Order

Bhubaneswar, May 12: Concerns over deteriorating law and order in Odisha have intensified following two violent incidents. On Monday afternoon, a

Rajegowda Restored As Sringeri MLA By Supreme Court

In the recount of postal ballots held as per the direction of High Court of Karnataka, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) nominee D.N. Jeevaraj won by

Wrong to single out Pinarayi Vijayan for taking moral responsibility for poll defeat: CPM

CPM's MA Baby defended Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, stating the party's defeat is a collective responsibility, not an individual's. He emphasized

Anshuman Pushkars Dual Life Unveiled in Satrangi

Mumbai, May 12: Actor Anshuman Pushkar is gearing up for the release of the upcoming Hindi original web series Satrangi Badle Ka Khel. This seri

Nancy Guthrie case update: Ex-FBI profiler reveals new evidence theory in Savannah Guthrie's mother's abduction mystery

A former FBI profiler suggests blood evidence indicates Nancy Guthrie was alive when abducted from her Arizona home. Jim Clemente believes the su

Centre notifies July 1 as date for implementation of new rural job framework VBG RAM G

India to Host the First International Big Cat Alliance Summit on June 1, 2026

New Delhi, May 12: The International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Summit 2026 will take place on June 1 in New Delhi, as announced by Dr. S.P. Yadav,

Temasek, TPG look to admit more investors to Cloudnine

Temasek and TPG Newquest are on the hunt for new financial partners for Cloudnine Hospitals, a premier name in mother and child healthcare. The c

Congress Questions Election Commissions Integrity Amid New Appointments in West Bengal

New Delhi, May 12: Following the formation of the BJP government in West Bengal, the Congress party has raised concerns regarding the appointment

New Team to Work Together for Assams Development: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Guwahati, May 12: Himanta Biswa Sarma, the newly appointed Chief Minister of Assam, announced on Monday the names of four MLAs who will take oath

Major Security Operations in Manipur Result in Arrests of Several Militants

Imphal, May 12: In a series of significant operations, security forces in Manipur have apprehended multiple militants and active members linked t

Quote of the day by Elton John: 'Theres really no point in asking what if? The only question worth asking is...' - motivational lessons on letting go of the past and embracing the future by Grammy-winning singer of Candle in the Wind

Quote of the day by Elton John: Music legend Elton John inspires us to move forward. He advises against dwelling on past regrets, urging us to as

TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh Congratulates West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari

Kolkata, May 12: Kunal Ghosh, a legislator and spokesperson for the Trinamool Congress (TMC), extended his congratulations to Chief Minister Suve

Telangana BIE re-releases admission schedule; classes for Inter first year to begin from June 1

Alia Bhatt makes stylish arrival at French Riviera; Aishwarya Rai's poster missing from L'Oral Paris Cannes campaign

L'Oral Paris shared a reel on IG that shows posters of global brand ambassadors Alia Bhatt, Viola Davis, and Helen Mirren, among others, displaye

The slow erosion of press freedoms

Licensing regimes, strategic lawsuits, algorithmic suppression, and the slow desiccation of local newsrooms have led to a procedural rather than

Census 2027 House Listing Begins in State

Karnan said the data would not be used for tax or any other purpose. He said respondents should not worry about simple questions such as on vehic

Trump Praises Xi Ahead of China Visit, Sees No Escalation on Taiwan Tensions

Washington, May 12: President Donald Trump expressed optimism regarding his upcoming trip to China, highlighting Taiwan and energy security as ke

Getting them at DISCOUNT!: Florida Gov DeSantis jokes about buying statues removed in blue states

NSE withholds rupees 78 crore payout after police complaint over unauthorised F&O trades

Stock exchanges froze 78 crore in settlement payouts to over 3,000 clients across 160 brokers after a police complaint alleged unauthorised Nifty

World Bank Delegation Visits Amaravati

Amaravati development corporation chairperson and managing director D Lakshmi Parthasarathi informed the delegation that they had come up with a

Gaurav Gera Reveals His Desire to Appear as a Guest on Kapil Sharmas Show

Mumbai, May 12: Film producer and choreographer Farah Khan visited actor Gaurav Geras home for her latest food vlog, accompanied by her chef, Dil

Quote of the day by Rita Rudner: 'I love being married. It's so great to find that one special person you want to annoy for the rest of your life.' Life lessons on marriage, relationships and happiness by American stand-up comedian and actor

Quote of the day by Rita Rudner shares humor about marriage and relationships. The line speaks about finding one person to annoy for life. The qu

Education Budget will grow every year, says Telangana CM Revanth Reddy

Allocations to the sector would be gradually increased to 15% of the annual Budget, says Reddy, also the Education Minister, while launching the

No plan to hike gold import duty despite Modi's appeal to skip buying, says government official

India denies plans to raise gold and silver import duties. Prime Minister Modi urged citizens to avoid gold purchases amid economic pressures. Th

IPL 2026: Biggest Surprise Team So Far, Fans Didnt Expect

Led by Shreyas Iyer and coached by Ricky Ponting, Punjab Kings have developed a fearless and aggressive style of cricket.

3.82 Lakh Households in Telangana Completed Census Self-enumeration

Medchal district recorded the highest number of registrations at 44,000, followed by Hyderabad with 45,000 and Rangareddy with 38,000.

PM Modi flags import costs, supply fears amid austerity call

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for austerity measures to navigate the West Asian crisis. He urged citizens to minimize private vehicle u

Siddaramaiah Questions PM Modis Suggestions, Calls Out Central Governments Failures

Bengaluru, May 12: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah launched a sharp critique of Prime Minister Narendra Modis recent speech on Monday. He q

Ashish Sood asks Delhi Fire Services to strengthen fire prevention measures

IPL 2026, DC vs PBKS | Axarand Miller help Capitals pip Kings at the post, keep hopes alive

The two put together a vital 64-run stand to help the visiting team recover from a poor start; Ashutosh and Madhav apply the finishing touches

L-G directs DDA to chart out plan to develop Dwarka into an international investment hub

MP CM Yadav Says Eradication Of Naxalism, A Huge Achievement Of Centre, Gives Credit To PM, Union HM

Addressing an official function organized here to give K F Rustamji award to the meritorious cops, Mr. Yadav said that it was no mean challenge t

Municipal Recruitment Scam: ED Arrests Former Bengal Minister Sujit Bose After 10-Hour Grilling

He is the first Trinamul Congress heavyweight to have been taken into custody by a central agency close on the heels of the Assembly Election in

Government Prioritizes Farmers Income Enhancement: CM Sangma

Shillong, May 12: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma inaugurated a biochar plant in Umsali, Bhoirymbong on Monday. He emphasized that impr

Several MMTS Services Cancelled, Partially Cancelled in City

Trains 47179, 47190 and 47187 (Lingampalli and Falaknuma) were partially cancelled between Secunderabad and Falaknuma.

Abhishek To Lose Z-Plus Security Cover

The decision, which includes removal of pilot car and additional cops from his convoy in phases in the coming days, was taken at a security revie

SMSes by public sector LPG companies create a flutter in Mangaluru

Bombay High Court restrains WhatsApp ad that showed Asian Paints losing stain test

The Bombay High Court has halted a social media advertisement targeting Asian Paints. The ad allegedly compares Asian Paints' product unfavorably

Work on the Netravathi riverfront project is going on at a snails pace

Ten Children Escape from Bihar Shelter, Authorities Launch Investigation

Patna, May 12: A serious incident has emerged in Bihars Muzaffarpur district, where approximately ten children mysteriously escaped from a shelte

TG EAPCET Exams Conclude

In the engineering stream entrance test held on May 9, 10 and 11, 2,10,766 students registered while 1,97,241 appeared.

HPS Denies Land Grab, Donation Claims

Hyderabad Public School clarified that its campus is fully surveyed, legally documented and secured by boundary walls, with all assets protected

UPL posts 18% revenue rise on global crop protection recovery

UPL Limited saw an 18% revenue jump last quarter. Global demand for crop protection products recovered. Its seeds business also grew significantl

AP to Streamline Practice of AYUSH Soon: Minister

This would be similar to the control on the hospitals practising allopathic treatment.

AIADMK Rift: Separate entries, separate letters

AIADMK leaders arrived in separate groups for the assembly oath. Two factions presented letters to the pro-tem speaker, each claiming leadership.

Quote of the Day by Anne Frank: I don't think of all the misery, but of the...'Inspiring quotes by the Jewish victim of the Holocaust whose diary captured the horrors of Nazi persecution

Anne Frank's powerful words offer hope even in dark times. Hiding from Nazis, she focused on the beauty that remained. Her diary, published after

SC Advises Judiciary To Support Young Lawyers

The court noted that the judges oral remarks did not translate into an executable order and that the comments were made under the impression that

3 Powerful secrets for longevity: At 103, the Worlds Oldest Doctor shared surprisingly simple rules for healthy aging

Dr. Howard Tucker, a Cleveland neurologist recognized as the worlds oldest doctor, believed longevity comes from staying mentally active, emotion

Tamil Nadu Assembly convenes as Vijay-led DMK govt prepares for crucial floor test

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay and several other prominent leaders, including opposition figures, took their oath as members of the 17t

TCS Nashik case: AIMIM corporator Mateen Patel faces demolition notice after Nida Khan's arrest

Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar civic administration plans to demolish AIMIM corporator Mateen Patel's house. This follows allegations of illegal cons

Plan to Strengthen Bilateral Trade Between AP and Ecuador

External affairs official meets industrialists

Gavaskar Was 'Pulled Up' By IPL Governing Council. He Gave A Stern Response

Sunil Gavaskar played his last international match in 1987. Since then, he has dabbled in many roles in the Indian cricket fraternity

Can IUML Support For VD Satheesan Backfire? Congress Decision Likely Soon

The Congress is concerned that giving in to the IUML will only provide ammunition to the BJP . The Congress has been regularly accused of appease

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay meets Stalin, Udhayanidhi ahead of crucial floor test

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay met former Chief Minister MK Stalin and Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi. The meeting occurred at Stali

TGBIE Announces Admission Schedule for Academic Year 2026-27 Commencing From Tuesday

Principals can make provisional admissions on the basis of internet marks memos. Admissions should be made based on GPA obtained in the qualifyin

The journey of the six from a bonus to primary currency

Assam Set for Historic Day as BJP Prepares for Third Consecutive Term

Guwahati, May 12: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan described May 12 as a historic day for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as Him

UP Elections 2027: BJP begins major poll push, targets 61 seats lost in last three elections with booth outreach & beneficiary mapping

The BJP in Uttar Pradesh is gearing up for the upcoming assembly elections. New state president Pankaj Choudhary is directing efforts towards 61

Kukke Subrahmanya temple registers all-time high revenue of 167.89 crore in 2025-26

Major portion of the revenue comes from sevas, including Sarpa Samskara, Naga Pratishthe and Ashlesha Bali, followed by interest on investments a

84-year-old Alleges Threats from Kin, Seeks Protection

Munemma, who is suffering from age-related health problems and struggling to walk after a hip operation, submitted a petition to the District Col

Omar Abdullahs liquor consumption religion-centric comment sparks debate

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah defended the region's liquor policy, stating shops are for those whose religion permits consumptio

Kolkata Man Arrested for Extorting 3 Crore Through Digital Arrest Scam

Kolkata, May 12: A man has been arrested in Kolkata for allegedly extorting 3 crore from a woman in Haryana by threatening her with a digital arr

NCW flags POSH violations at 'toxic' TCS Nashik workplace

The National Commission for Women has uncovered widespread sexual harassment and bullying at Tata Consultancy Services' Nashik office. The inquir

The dressing room conundrum a tight-rope walk

In team sports where, increasingly, there are as many members of the support staff as there are playing personnel, it is impossible to police eff

Political Turmoil in Odisha Amid Rising Violence

Bhubaneswar, May 12: Political tensions are escalating in Odisha as opposition parties, including the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and Congress, critici

Two more passengers evacuated from cruise ship test positive for hantavirus

Passengers from the ship began flying home aboard military and government planes Sunday after the MV Hondius anchored in the Canary Islands. Pers

Suvendu aide murder: Mother of UP man arrested in Chandranath Rath case claims son innocent, demands CBI probe

A grieving mother from Ballia protests the arrest of her son, Raj Singh, in connection with the controversial Chandranath Rath murder case. Captu

Tripura Installs 8,364 Solar Pumps Under PM-KUSUM Scheme

Agartala, May 12: In a significant move towards doubling farmers income and promoting sustainable agriculture, the Electricity Department of Trip

India well-stocked on essentials; PM Modi urges conservation to cut fiscal strain

To strengthen the countrys economic backbone, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has guaranteed that vital goods will be readily accessible to all. He

Indian Ocean more contested, and important than ever before: Vice Admiral Swaminathan

He observed that the Indian Ocean has always been Indias arena, and highlighted the growing significance of the region

Indias new FTAs offer investment opportunities, but utilisation remains weak: Commerce Secretary

Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal urged industries to leverage India's newly finalised free trade agreements, noting a historical underutilizatio

India plans Made in India brand scheme, targets gaps in domestic manufacturing

India is identifying 100 products for enhanced domestic manufacturing, including auto parts, to boost production for global markets. A 'Made in I

Telangana Has 1.46LMT Urea Buffer Stocks, Ensure 1.50LMT by May-End: Agri Minister Tummala

The minister issued the directions while reviewing urea supply, stocks and promotion of nano urea with representatives of fertiliser companies an

Suvendu-cabinet Okays Top BJP Manifesto Promises' Roll-out in WB

On the land transfer to BSF, Mr Adhikari said, The chief secretary and the land and land revenue department secretary have been tasked to oversee

New Team to Collaborate for State Development and Prosperity: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Guwahati, May 12: Himanta Biswa Sarma, designated Chief Minister of Assam, announced on Monday the names of four legislators who will take oath a

Adhikari's Bengal government launches with Ayushman Bharat, BSF fencing, and Abhaya fact-find panel

The new West Bengal government is set to allocate land for border fencing within 45 days. The Ayushman Bharat health scheme will be launched imme