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Chhattisgarh: 18 killed as mini goods vehicle plunges into valley

A tragic accident unfolded in Chhattisgarh's Kabirdham district on Monday, claiming the lives of 18 individuals, including 17 women and one man, and leaving four others injured.

Rahul Gandhi says the country is witnessing a storm of change

Congress leader and party candidate Rahul Gandhi offers prayers at the Hanuman temple, in Churuva, Rae Bareli, on Monday

PM says his govt fulfils promises made in poll manifesto

Never spoken against minorities, but will not accept any special citizens'

Cybercrime clampdown:

1.8 mn mobile connections likely to be disconnected

India to observe one-day state mourning on May 21

Rrescue team members work at the scene of a crash of a helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in Varzaghan in northwestern Iran

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi dies in helicopter crash

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, the country's foreign minister and several other officials were found dead on Monday, hours after their helicopter crashed in a foggy, mountainous region of the country's northwest, state media reported.

POLLING FOR 23 STATES AND UNION TERRITORIES AND 379 SEATS COMPLETED SO FAR - LS polls: Over 59% polling in fifth phase

Over 59 percent voter turnout was recorded on Monday in 49 constituencies across six states and two Union territories in the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections, with Baramulla in Jammu and Kashmir achieving its highest-ever voting percentage.

Satwik-Chirag win Thailand Open title

Badminton: The Duo knock out China’s Chen Bo Yang and Liu Yi of China

IPL: Abhishek explosive fifty powers Hyderabad to easy win against Punjab

Abhishek Sharma bossed Punjab Kings bowlers with yet another explosive half-century as Sunrisers Hyderabad cruised to a four-wicket win in the IPL here on Sunday. Opting to bat on a flat track, Punjab Kings posted an imposing 214/5 riding on Prabhsimran Singh's 45-ball 71 and skipper Jitesh Sharma's final over heroics.

Trade ties with India suspended due to heavy duties’: Pakistan’s Foreign Minister

Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has said that trade ties between Islamabad and New Delhi have remained suspended since 2019 due to the imposition of \"heavy duties\" by India on imports from Pakistan after the Pulwama attack.

FPIs withdraw over 28,200 cr from Indian equities invest 7178 crore in debt market

Foreign investors have pulled out more than Rs 28,200 crore from Indian equities so far this month, owing to uncertainties about the outcome of the general elections and attractive valuations of Chinese markets.

Govt recovers ₹852 crore under amnesty scheme for exporters

The figures are likely to increase further as the exercise is on for the compilation of the data, the official added

China allocates billions of dollars to bailout its crisis-hit property sector

People's Bank of China has announced that it would establish a 300-bn-yuan (about $42.25 bn) relending facility for govt-subsidized housing project

IOC exports premium fuel XP100 to Sri Lanka

India's energy major, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), exported its firstever parcel of the superior 100 octane premium fuel, XP100 from Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT), Nava Sheva, Navi Mumbai.

India’s zinc demand in expected to double in 5-10 yrs, backed by investments in infra sector

The demand for zinc in India depends largely on the growth of the steel market as zinc is mainly used to galvanise steel to protect it from corrosion

Reliance seeks access to ATF pipelines, storages of oil PSUs

The company is looking for a larger pie of fuel trade at some of Asia’s busiest airports

US troops will complete their withdrawal from Niger by mid-September: Pentagon

U.S. troops ordered out of Niger by the West African country's ruling junta will complete their withdrawal by the middle of September, the Pentagon and Nigerien defense officials said Sunday.

At least 27 killed in central Gaza airstrike

An Israeli airstrike killed 27 people in central Gaza, mostly women and children, and fighting with Hamas raged across the north on Sunday as Israel's leaders aired divisions over who should govern Gaza after the war, now in its eighth month.

Slippery palms, oily fingers

A debate is sautéing at our dinner tables. Spats over spices are overshadowed by a tussle that is deep-fried and appears motivated, steeped as it is in palm oil

Bifurcation blues: 10 years later, several issues remain unresolved between Andhra, T'gana

Hyderabad would belong solely to T’gana, according to Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act 2014

SC to hear today plea against new criminal laws passed by Parl

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday a petition challenging the enactment of three new laws that seek to overhaul India's penal codes claiming that they suffer from many \"defects and discrepancies\".

3,300 CISF contingent to take full charge of Parliament security from May 20; CRPF exits

This is following the withdrawal of over 1,400 CRPF personnel

Security forces given free hand to bring perpetrators to justice, says L-G Sinha

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Manoj Sinha on Sunday strongly condemned the terrorist attacks in Shopian and Pahalgam and said security forces have been given a free hand to bring the perpetrators of these attacks to justice.

LS polls in HP: Modi arriving for Mandi and Nahan to boost BJP's campaign

Barely 11 days left for Himachal Pradesh to go to polling for four Parliamentary seats, and six Assembly bypolls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be arriving at the scene to address two poll rallies on May 24.

Cong will provide financial assistance of Rs 8,500 per month, Rs 1 lakh annually to women: Hooda

Former Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition Bhupinder Singh Hooda has promised an enhancement in ration quota of the poor from 5 kg to 10 kg when Congress comes to power.

Larger participation of people answer to betrayal of Aug 2019*, says Omar Abdullah

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah has said people are identifying themselves with his party's campaign as it is talking about factors important to them: the sense of \"betrayal\" since August 5, 2019 and their issues remaining unaddressed in the absence of a popular government since 2018.

Joint rally by Akhilesh and Rahul in UP marred by chaos

After Phulpur, joint rally of INDIA bloc continued in Prayagraj

Congress preserved Article 370 for 70 years: Amit Shah in UP's Jaunpur

Launching a blistering attack on the Congress, Union Home minister Amit Shah accused the opposition party on Sunday of \"preserving\" Article 370 of the Constitution, due to which terrorism increased in the country.

‘Int'l bodies must take cognisance of human rights violations in Pok’

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said that international bodies should take cognisance of human rights violations in Pakistan occupied Kashmir.

Delhi poll body’s initiative to boost voter turnout gets 16L signed pledges

The Delhi poll body's initiative to boost electoral participation has witnessed nearly 16 lakh signed commitments pledging to vote in the general elections, it said on Sunday.