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Top news of the day: Siddaramaiah steps down as Karnataka CM; CBI arrests ex-judge and Twisha Sharmas mother-in-law Giribala Singh; and more

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Activists urge Centre to reject expert panels nod to Odishas Sijimali mine

Mining at Sijimali threatens to destroy the Panichida-Shuagad river and more than one hundred perennial streams, say activists; term recommendati

Maharashtra Emerges as a Leading Innovation Hub in India

Mumbai, May 28: Maharashtra is establishing itself as one of Indias top innovation and enterprise hubs. The state boasts over 150,000 recognized

Singapore Open: Indian Stars Sindhu, Lakshya, and Doubles Teams Advance to Quarterfinals

Singapore, May 28: The Singapore Open witnessed a remarkable day for India on Thursday. Star shuttlers P.V. Sindhu, Lakshya Sen, and the mens dou

Telangana CM moots unified card to extend benefits of welfare schemes

Telangana CM directs officials to utilise artificial intelligence to profile individual details so that the card would contain the health informa

Farmers, potters can apply online for free excavation of silt and clay in Salem district

Forest officials, volunteers to disperse 50 lakh seed balls in north Andhra Pradesh

Forest officials and volunteers plan to disperse 50 lakh seed balls of native, drought-resistant trees across north Andhra Pradesh under Harita S

Special purpose vehicle mooted to establish inland container depot in Tiruchi

Fishermen seek infrastructure, training to revive tuna fishing harbour in Tiruvottiyur

If the tuna fishing harbour constructed at a cost of 200 crore at Tiruvottiyur Kuppam is to be put to use, fishermen must have the skills to catc

Om Birla releases 89 'historical' volumes of Central Legislative Assembly proceedings

Om Birla remarked that this historical document will inspire all individuals who believe in democracy, as well as public representatives througho

Accident hotspots increased from 35 to 69 in Coimbatore city

Four Suspects Arrested in Kidnapping of Six Naga Civilians, Says Manipur CM

Imphal, May 28: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh announced on Thursday that security forces have apprehended four suspects in connection wit

108 ambulance services clock 7.53 minutes average response time in handling road accidents in Coimbatore district

Farmers in Erode urged to complete e-KYC under PM-KISAN Scheme

Erode Corporation to renovate two Amma Canteens

Singapore Open badminton: Sindhu, Lakshya sail into quarters, Prannoy out

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, however, had to sweat it out to progress to the quarterfinals, beating Chinese Taipei duo of Lee Jhe-H

Call to Declare Cow as National Animal by RJD Leader Mohammad Kari Sohaib

Muzaffarpur, May 28: On the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha, RJD leader and member of the Legislative Council, Mohammad Kari Sohaib, has reiterated his d

Meagre crop loan waiver has disappointed, insulted us, say farmers bodies in Virudhunagar district

BJP demands Uniform Civil Code implemented in Telangana

R.K. Raghavan: I am disillusioned with the declining standards of integrity in the IPS

An interview with the former CBI Director about his autobiography A Road Well Travelled

Boat race organised at Ooty Lake

Suzanne Khan Remembers Her Late Mother on Bakrid, Ali Fazal Shares Heartfelt Wishes

Mumbai, May 28: Bakrid is a festival celebrated with joy, family, and cherished moments. This year, Suzanne Khan, the ex-wife of Bollywood actor

Suspected Ebola patient in Gujarat tests negative; State govt. fully alert

The businessman had arrived in Mumbai from Congo about five to seven days ago and later travelled to Vadodara

Imran Masood Advocates Harmony on Bakrid, Backs Rahul Gandhi as NDA Challenger

New Delhi, May 28: Congress MP Imran Masood has shared his views on several issues, including Bakrid, law and order in Uttar Pradesh, and the lea

Osaka moves into French Open third round

Four-time Grand Slam champion Osaka will next take on American teenager Iva Jovic as both players attempt to reach the last 16 at Roland Garros f

Class VI student dies in accidental hanging while at play in Kodumudi

21-year-old Held With 16.40 grams Of Heroin In Belagavi

Police said they seized 16.40 grams of heroin valued at Rs 3.28 lakh from the accused. A mobile phone worth Rs 5,000 and cash of Rs 220 were also

Fact-Check: Is SRK Joining the Cockroach Janta Party? No, Audio Is AI-Generated

The audio is AI-generated. There is no evidence of Khan making statements about the Cockroach Janta Party.

Ali Fazal Reflects on Fatherhoods Impact on His Life and Career

Mumbai, May 28: Bollywood actor Ali Fazal is renowned for his exceptional acting skills and unique roles. He often finds himself in the spotlight

Bakrid celebrations held; Muslims share grocery items with poor

Digital Emperor, Jersey King and Super Splash please

UP Excise Revenue Soars Rs 5,251 Crore in April 2026, Records Strong Start to 2026-27

Uttar Pradesh Excise Department reports Rs 5,251 crore in April 2026, a Rs 931 crore increase from last year, thanks to digital monitoring, refor

South Koreas Defense Minister to Attend Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore

Seoul, May 28: South Koreas Defense Minister, Ahn Gyu-baek, is set to travel to Singapore this weekend to participate in an annual security forum

ED Raid Violence: Over 300 Booked in Kerala

State police chief Revada A Chandrasekhar said on Thursday that eight people had been arrested in connection with the violence.

Iran missile attack on Kuwait an 'egregious ceasefire violation': US military

Iran launched an attack on Kuwait. The US military described this as a serious ceasefire violation. This happened after Iran sent drones near the

New Delhi BJP chief Harsh Malhotra wields organisational expertise, close ties with RSS

Harsh Deep Malhotra, a seasoned organizational leader with RSS ties, has been appointed the new Delhi BJP president. A Union Minister of State, M

Anik Dutta obituary: The filmmaker who captured Kolkatas nostalgia and decay

From Bhooter Bhabishyat to Aparajito, the Bengali filmmaker chronicled middle-class anxieties, cultural insecurity and the tragic absurdities of

Ex-CIA officer charged with stealing gold from government

A former CIA official with top secret-level clearance is accused of stealing gold bars worth millions from the US government and stashing them in

Why Railways had to pay 10 times the ticket price as compensation to 4 passengers travelling: 'Mental, physical & economic harassment...'

A consumer court in Bihar has held the Indian Railways responsible for failing to provide confirmed reserved berths to passengers after four trav

Siddaramaiah tenders resignation as Karnataka CM

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah submitted his resignation to Special Secretary to the Governor Prabhu Shankar.

Janata Parivar Loyalist to Congress Stalwart, Sidda's Political Journey

During his second term as the CM, Siddaramaiah surpassed the record of Devaraj Urs, becoming the longest-serving Chief Minister of Karnataka

Visakhapatnam Collector seeks parties cooperation for SIR of electoral roll

District Collector M. Abhishikt Kishor asks political parties to help with the SIR of electoral rolls, the first in 23 years, as the draft roll i

French Open 2026: Naomi Osaka Tames Donna Vekic To Reach Third Round

She will face 16th seed Iva Jovic in the third round

Revanth Reddy Proposes Unified Welfare Card for Every Citizen

Single card to track all scheme benefits, enable AI-based profiling, and improve transparency in welfare delivery

IAIRO appoints AvenuesAI's CMD Vishal Mehta as Technical Advisor

The Indian AI Research Organisation (IAIRO), a fast-rising institution at the centre of India's sovereign artificial intelligence ambitions, has

Indian Open of Surfing 2026: Over 80 Surfers from Six States Set for Mangalores Seventh Edition

Mangalore, May 28: The Indian Open of Surfing 2026 is scheduled to take place from May 29 to 31 at the Blue Bay Tannirbhavi Eco Beach in Mangalor

Watch: Kenya girls school dormitory fire kills 16 students overnight

A fire tore through a dormitory at a girls school inKenyas Rift Valley overnight, killing at least 16 students, the government said on May 28, 20

Rahul Gandhi talks of OBC rights but fails to promote OBC leaders: BJP

The BJP has labeled Rahul Gandhi a hypocrite over OBC representation. They point to the recent Karnataka leadership change and the absence of OBC

Brilliant Minds Season 3: Is the show ending? When can you expect the finale and how many episodes are left?

Brilliant Minds Season 3: Zachary Quintos portrayal of Dr. Wolf brought a quieter and more introspective tone to the series than most traditional

Quote of the day by Helen Keller: 'Be happy with what you have while...' Life lessons on happiness, contentment, human nature and success by American author and educator

Quote of the day by Helen Keller focuses on happiness, contentment, success and human nature. The quote explains how people can value their prese

AIADMK remains united, will bring back party rule in Tamil Nadu: S.P. Velumani

Speaking to the media in Coimbatore, he said the party is his breath and that the partys general secretary is Edappadi K. Palaniswami

Peter Wilson Discusses Dual Role as Director and Actor in Upcoming Thriller Obsess

Mumbai, May 28: Actor-director Peter Wilson is set to star in the upcoming psychological thriller film titled Obsess. Notably, Peter not only dir

Chinna Bompalle tank gets water after 20 years on feeder channel works

District Collector A. Siri says water has reached the Chinna Bompalle tank in Kosigi mandal for the first time in 20 years, after feeder channel

Four Indians in ICC's all-female panel of match officials for Women's T20WC

It will be the third straight edition of the showpiece that will feature an all-woman panel

India, Korea agree to address Indias growing bilateral trade deficit in latest round of negotiations

India and South Korea are currently negotiating the upgrade of the India-Korea Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement which came into force

Telangana plans 10 new B.Sc Nursing colleges, PG institute

Cyber Fraud of 48 Lakhs in Greater Noida: A Cautionary Tale of Investment Scams

Greater Noida, May 28: A 56-year-old man, Roopam Gupta, has fallen victim to cyber fraud amounting to 48 lakhs in the ATS Dolce Society area of G

Mphasis unveils enterprise agency platform Mphasis Tria

The platform connects enterprise knowledge, causal reasoning, and agentic execution to deliver Agency AppliedTM, transforming enterprise intellig

Siddaramaiah's Answer To NDTV On Who's The Next Karnataka Chief Minister

I have always said, both inside and outside the assembly, that whenever the high command directs me, I will give my resignation, Siddaramaiah sai

AAP Local Leader Shot At In Amritsar, Admitted To Hospital

The politician has been identified as Jaipal Singh Bau, who is in charge of the party's Ward Number 42.

Harold Holt disappearance mystery: When an Australian Prime Minister vanished from beach

In December 1967, Australian Prime Minister Harold Holt vanished during a swim at Cheviot Beach, sparking a national shock and enduring mystery.

NCRTC Launches Menstrual Hygiene Awareness Campaign at Nammo Bharat Stations

New Delhi, May 28: On the occasion of Menstrual Hygiene Day, the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) initiated a two-day specia

Woman murdered in Chevella; assailants chop feet to steal silver anklets

Thailand court acquits progressive political leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit on charges of royal defamation

A Bangkok court has acquitted former Future Forward Party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit in a rare ruling under Thailands strict lese majes

CM Revanth Congratulates Esha Singh For Historic Gold at ISSF World Cup

He said Esha Singhs victory in the womens 25m pistol final in Munich, where she scored 43 hits to set a new world record, would remain a memorabl

Committee On Artificial Demographic Changes May Consider Need For Law To Tackle Issue: Amit Shah

GANDHINAGAR, May 28: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said the Centres high-level committee on artificial demographic changes due to ill

Vincent van Gogh of Bihar: Portrait gifted to Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary sparks meme fest with comparisons to Picasso, Majnu Bhai

A portrait gifted to Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary has sparked a social media meme fest. Users are comparing the artwork to the famous 'M

Australian Man Goes Missing In Punjab During India Trip, Police Probe Possible Kidnapping

The family became alarmed after both Sharma and the car he was driving from Mohali to Amritsar disappeared without a trace.

Resolve water disputes through cooperation, says PM Modi to States

The Prime Minister also emphasised that innovative use of canal networks should be explored, including installation of solar panels along canals

Birendra Baishya elected head of joint panel of Parliament on salary of MPs

Birendra Prasad Baishya, a Rajya Sabha member from Asom Gana Parishad, will chair the Joint Committee on Salaries and Allowances of Members of Pa

Watch | Will miss Siddaramaiah a lot: Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa gets emotional

High Command Wanted Me To Go To Rajya Sabha, I Said No: Siddaramaiah

Vaibhav Sooryavanshis open-and-shut case for India T20I call-up

If it aint broke, dont fix it may be a sound maxim to heed in usual circumstances, but there is nothing normal about a 15-year-old virtually brea

FSSAI tightens food safety rules for besan, seafood and seed oils

Maratha Royals Launch New Jersey Ahead of T20 Mumbai League Season

Mumbai, May 28: The defending champions, Maratha Royals, have unveiled their new jersey for the fourth season of the T20 Mumbai League. Captain S

Resigned Voluntarily, Asserts Siddaramaiah

Rules out entry into national politics

AI Surpassing Humans Debate Heats Up As Google AI Boss Tightens Timeline

Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis has again stirred up the AGI or Superhuman AI debate, Google CEO Sundar Pichai has also chimed in.

Lodha Foundation unveils Theoretical Physics Institute to promote fundamental research

The LTPI will be headed by Founding Director, Prof. Jainendra K, a theoretical physicist anda recipient of the Oliver E. Buckley Prize and the Wo

Minnesota Medicaid fraud shocker: Feds bust $21M autism scam linked to fake billing; 2 arrested

Israeli strikes kill at least 14 across southern Lebanon ahead of Washington talks

BEIRUT, May 28:The Israeli military early Thursday pounded Lebanons fourth-largest city, killing at least 14 people across the south of the count

I have kept my word: Siddaramaiah gets emotional after resigning as Karnataka CM top quotes

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has resigned, fulfilling a directive from the Congress high command. He expressed confidence in the Governo

NHAI Selects 1,692.5 Kilometers of Highways for Monetization Across Nine States

New Delhi, May 28: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has identified highways spanning 1,692.5 kilometers across nine states for mon

From river to muddy trail: Yamuna in Delhi is now just a shallow brown stream, Villagers walk across the dry river bed

The Yamuna River in Delhi has shrunk to a shallow, brown stream, with locals now walking across its dry bed. This yearly phenomenon is attributed

Never Ever: North Korea Rejects Denuclearisation Push By Quad Nations

North Korea on Thursday condemned the joint statement issued by the Quad nations calling for Pyongyang's complete denuclearisation, reiterating t

Bhuvanagiri Couple Turn Parents After IVF At Gandhi Hospital

A couple from Bhuvanagiri district who underwent In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) treatment at the Gandhi IVF Center gave birth to a healthy 4 kg bab

Anthony Albanese hails India-Australia ties, says eager to host PM Modi again

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has praised the growing relationship between India and Australia, saying ties continue to deepen throu

Vellore Institute Of Technology Phase 3 Counselling 2026 Begins, Know How To Fill Choices

VIT 2026 Counselling: VIT has started Phase 3 counselling for VITEEE 2026 for ranks 45001 to 70000, open until May 29 on vit.ac.in.

Word of the Day: Megalopsychia

Word of the Day: Megalopsychia resonates because it describes a form of greatness that feels ethical, disciplined and deeply human. It represents

Reliance secures record Japan financing after S&P upgrade to A-

NEW DELHI, May 28: Reliance Industries Limited executed the largest-ever Samurai loan raised by an Indian corporate and completed three first-of-

Congress leader slams NDA over delay in completion of Cabinet formation in Puducherry

He alleged the absence of a functional Cabinet has deprived Puducherry of proper governance