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May 15, 2026

Trump-Xi talks: China cautions US over Taiwan

Chinese President Xi Jinping told his US counterpart Donald Trump that not handling the Taiwan issue properly could trigger “clashes and even conflicts” between the two countries, as they held talks on Iran war, energy security and trade on Thursday.

1 mins

The teacher who blew NEET whistle

It was a chemistry teacher at a coaching institute in Sikar who blew the whistle on the NEET UG paper leak.

1 mins

SIR 3 announced

The Election Commission of India on Thursday announced Phase III of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across 16 states and three Union Territories, covering nearly the entire country in what is the most expansive phase of the exercise yet.

1 mins

Wholesale inflation soars to 8.3%

From the restless shores of Kanyakumari to the crowded valleys beneath Kashmir’s mountains, a familiar unease is once again beginning to move silently through Indian homes.

1 mins

UP storms, lightning kill 111

Violent dust storms, heavy rain and lightning strikes swept across several districts of Uttar Pradesh, killing at least 111 people and injuring more than 72 in the last 24 hours, officials said, as rescue teams worked through the night to clear roads, restore power and assist stranded residents.

1 mins

No rallies, govt events as Maha tightens belt

Maharashtra’s response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for austerity measures gathered momentum on Thursday, with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announcing a freeze on large government events for the next six months.

1 mins

Indian ship attacked off Oman, crew safe

India on Thursday condemned what it described as an “attack” on an Indian-flagged cargo vessel off the coast of Oman after the Gujarat-based ship carrying livestock sank following an explosion near the Strait of Hormuz.

1 mins

Cabinet gives nod to stricter quota rules

The Maharashtra Cabinet on Thursday approved a major policy decision clarifying that candidates from reserved categories who avail concessions during competitive examinations will not be eligible for appointment under the open category.

1 mins

People's choice trumps high command in Kerala

It took one week, from May 7 to May 14, for the Congress High Command to admit that numerical backing of MLAs can no longer be the sole criterion for electing CMs.

2 mins

India avoids steering BRICS into choppy Strait of Hormuz waters

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi's plane left no one in doubt as to his message as his aircraft named 'Minab168' landed in New Delhi on Wednesday for the BRICS foreign ministerial meeting.

3 mins

₹60 crore land fraud in Borivali under EOW lens

The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has registered a case against the then land acquisition officer and a senior citizen for allegedly fraudulently availing ₹60.30 crore compensation from the State in lieu of Borivali lands acquired in 2020.

1 mins

SIR plan out, over 9cr voters to be vetted

The Election Commission of India has announced the third phase of its special intensive revision (SIR) exercise covering 16 states and three Union Territories, with Maharashtra among the key states where a large-scale verification of electoral rolls will be undertaken.

1 mins

MHADA launches complaint system on HC direction

The Mumbai Building Repairs and Reconstruction Board (MBRRB), an undertaking of the MHADA, has launched an e-grievance redressal management system to address complaints related to transit rent, possession of tenements and disputes involving original tenants and residents of redevelopment projects in old and dilapidated cess buildings, primarily located in South Mumbai.

1 mins

₹1.14 lakh crore MoU for green data centre

In a major boost to industrial and technology sectors, the state government on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) worth ₹1.14 lakh crore with AM Intelligence Labs Pvt Ltd for the development of a large-scale green data centre and artificial intelligence infrastructure project in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).

1 mins

Reliance ADA Group case sees CBI action

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted searches at seven premises on Thursday in connection with a fraud case against Reliance Communications Ltd, an Anil Dhirubhai Ambani (ADA) Group company, officials said.

1 mins

Clean chit given to suspect in Pune hospital IED case

Low-grade IED found at a hospital in Hadapsar was defused, averting a major tragedy on Wednesday

1 mins

On austerity path, Fadnavis puts the pedal to the metal

In a push for fuel conservation, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis rode a motorcycle from his official residence, Varsha, to Vidhan Bhavan on Thursday, to attend the swearing-in ceremony of newly elected Legislative Council members. BJP leader and minister Ashish Shelar accompanied him.

1 mins

ED to grill 19 accused 'linked' to ISIS modules

The Enforcement Directorate has obtained court permission to question 19 accused, who are currently lodged in various prisons across the state, for their alleged links with ISIS modules.

1 mins

ED quizzes Rupali Chakankar for eight hours in Kharat case

NCP leader Rupali Chakankar, who came into the eye of storm after sexual assault and financial misconduct charges against Ashok Kharat surfaced, was questioned by the ED for over eight hours on Thursday in connection with a money laundering probe linked to the arrested self-styled godman.

1 mins

BoB fraud: 3-year jail for 2 directors of firm

The special CBI court has convicted garment firm Asha Exim Apparels Pvt Ltd and its directors Rajesh Kanojia and Prakash Kanojia in a Bank of Baroda fraud case involving ₹4.76 crore.

1 mins

No HSRP? Penalty of up to ₹1000 from July 1

The Maharashtra government has extended the deadline for installation of High Security Registration Plates (HSRP) on vehicles registered before April 1, 2019, till June 30.

1 mins

Auto-rickshaw unions seek ₹1 fare increase after rise in CNG price

Auto-rickshaw unions in Mumbai have renewed their demand for a fare hike following the latest increase in Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) prices.

1 mins

Parents protest over capitation fee & LC

Parents of students from City International School staged a protest outside the deputy director of education’s office at Charni Road on Thursday, raising concerns over their children’s future after the school premises remained shut with no administration available to address grievances.

1 mins

BEST conductor killed in chain collision in Andheri

FATAL SHIFT | Traffic slowed after tree fall on SV Road before wet lease bus rammed halted vehicles; No FIR registered yet

2 mins

Hrs-long outage leaves 3k consumers in Dadar, Matunga without power

Around 3,000 electricity consumers in Dadar, Sitladevi and Matunga Road faced prolonged power outages on Thursday after a cable fault disrupted supply from the Sitladevi Receiving Substation.

1 mins

CR set to induct new 15-car EMU rake for suburban rail network

Central Railway is set to induct a newly manufactured 15-car EMU rake to strengthen Mumbai’s suburban rail network, sources told The Free Press Journal.

1 mins

Free 3D-printed prosthetic camp in city on May 17

After providing nearly 40,000 prosthesis free of cost to differently-abled persons across the country, Narayan Seva Sansthan from Udaipur will organise a free disability corrective surgery screening and 3D-printed modular artificial limb measurement camp in Mumbai on May 17.

1 mins

Cop who solved Kandivali's traffic puzzle wins praise

The Lokhandwala Residents’ Association (LRA) on Monday wrote to the Mumbai Commissioner of Police, praising senior police inspector Jagdish Bhopale of the Samta Nagar traffic division for his role in easing traffic congestion and improving coordination with residents in Kandivali East.

1 mins

Woman's death at KB Bhabha triggers attack on doctors

A 29-year-old woman, who was 38 weeks pregnant, died at the civic-run KB Bhabha Hospital in Kurla, triggering a violent attack on the medical staff.

1 mins

Christians demand CID probe after Cross vandalised yet again

Community alleges attempt to hurt sentiments

1 mins

ACP wrestler eyes Hindkesari glory

Assistant commissioner of police (ACP) Vijay Chaudhary of the Navi Mumbai Police will represent Maharashtra and the police department at the 52nd Hindkesari Wrestling Championship from May 14 to 17 at Shri Shahu Stadium.

1 mins

Mental health helpline for NEET-UG aspirants

Amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak and the cancellation of the examination, the Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) has launched a dedicated mental health helpline for NEET-UG aspirants struggling with stress, anxiety, fear, and emotional exhaustion.

1 mins

Illegal flats on defence land; two arrested

The Manpada police have busted an alleged large-scale housing fraud racket operating in the Khoni-Dhamtan area and arrested two persons from Dombvili.

1 mins

City mall culture enters new era

Even as several malls across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) have shut down or lost relevance over the years, real estate experts believe the region’s retail mall sector is entering a new phase driven by professionally managed, experience-oriented developments and shifting consumer preferences.

1 mins

Teen swimmer wins historic 25km contest

Kalyan’s 14-year-old Malhar Kundan Desai has created history in open water swimming by completing a demanding 25km solo sea swim from Prongs Reef Lighthouse to Trombay Jetty in four hours and 43 minutes.

1 mins

Javed Jaffrey, wife lose ₹16 crore; BMC official, five others booked

A BMC Assistant Commissioner is among six persons booked by the Khar police for allegedly cheating actor Javed Jaffrey and his wife Habiba of nearly ₹16 crore in a redevelopment project fraud case.

1 mins

Guards suspend ‘work to rule’ agitation till May 18

CHAOS AHEAD? | CR suburban services have resumed after a brief disruption; on May 18 the situation could be worse

1 mins

State records drop in wasting, childhood malnutrition under AARAMBH initiative

Childhood malnutrition in Maharashtra has declined significantly over the past few years, according to data released under AARAMBH, UNICEF Maharashtra’s early childhood development initiative.

1 mins

2 more held, role of several NTA officers under CBI scanner

The CBI has arrested two more persons in connection with the NEET (UG) paper-leak case, with the role of several officers of the National Testing Agency (NTA) and other organisations, who had access to the printing press where the papers were printed, coming under the scanner, officials said on Thursday.

1 mins

Midnight mayhem at Dive Ghat

Panic gripped the Dive Ghat area late on Wednesday after nearly 80 to 100 Bullet riders allegedly created chaos by riding recklessly and producing loud sounds through modified silencers.

1 mins

ASI eyes Ajanta facelift

ASI plans to make the world-famous Ajanta and Ellora caves more tourist-friendly, with priority given to adding amenities and stabilising boulders at Ajanta to prevent rockfalls, ASI Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar circle's newly appointed superintending archaeologist Arun Malik said.

1 mins

Power outage leaves residents fuming

Residents across Sinhagad Road faced a six-hour power shutdown on Thursday, even as the city struggled with a heatwave and temperatures nearing 42 degrees Celsius.

2 mins

RPI's Anil More killed in Moshi

Anil More, the Maharashtra State President of the Republican Party of India (RPI)-Athawale Group Labour Front, was allegedly murdered with sharp weapons inside a restaurant and bar in the Moshi area of Pimpri-Chinchwad on Wednesday night.

1 mins

PCMC security proposal put on hold after severe criticism

The Standing Committee of the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) on Wednesday put on hold a proposal to spend nearly ₹75 lakh on security guards for key office-bearers after facing strong criticism over the plan.

1 mins

Woman raped in Alandi; 7 booked

A woman was allegedly gang-raped by a group of men who forcibly entered her house in Alandi, police said on Thursday.

1 mins

30% land acquired for Purandar airport: Dudi

Around 30% of the land required for the proposed Chhatrapati Sambhaji Raje International Airport at Purandar has been acquired through agreements with farmers, Pune district officials said on Wednesday.

1 mins

Safer pilgrimage, dedicated lanes for warkaris: Gadkari

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday promised a safer, seamless journey for the lakhs of warkaris who undertake the annual pilgrimage to Pandharpur in Maharashtra, saying that nearly 80 per cent of the work on the route has been completed.

1 mins

Villages dependent on water tankers

The number of villages dependent on tankers for water supply crossed 100 in just 10 days in six districts of Marathwada amid peak summer, an official said on Thursday.

1 mins

PCCHSF urges civic body to frame SOPs for RMC plants

RMC POLLUTION | Residents raise health concerns, seek ‘zero-dust’ rules

2 mins

Sugar export ban may hurt farmers: Bhagare

The Central Government’s decision to impose an immediate ban on the export of raw, white and refined sugar until September 2026 could have serious consequences for sugarcane farmers, the sugar industry and the rural economy, Dindori MP Bhaskar Bhagare has said.

1 mins

Jalgaon: Heatwave claims lives

With temperatures remaining at a scorching 46 degrees Celsius for the past four days, Jalgaon district is reeling under an intense heatwave, leading to growing health concerns and a rise in suspected heatstroke-related deaths.

1 mins

Cabinet clears 3 key proposals for Nashik

The Maharashtra Cabinet, chaired by CM Devendra Fadnavis, on Thursday approved 14 major decisions related to departments, including Water Resources, Planning, General Administration, OBC Welfare, Marathi Language, Public Works and Marketing.

1 mins

No shortage of funds for Kumbh organisation: CM

The Simhastha Kumbh Mela at Nashik-Trimbakeshwar is an opportunity for Maharashtra to set an ideal example of public service, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Thursday.

2 mins

Central Bank to hold MSME credit outreach

A special Credit Outreach Programme for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) has been organised by the Central Bank of India to create awareness about banking schemes and financial assistance available for entrepreneurs.

1 mins

Wildlife enthusiasts upset over warden selections

The State Government's recent appointments of Honorary Wildlife Wardens in the district have triggered resentment among wildlife enthusiasts and environmental groups.

1 mins

Dhule firm gets major relief in ₹22.59 cr insurance row

The Maharashtra State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has upheld a compensation award of over ₹22.59 crore in favour of a Dhule-based cold storage firm, while modifying the order to direct the insurer to pay 9% annual interest from the date of the fire incident in September 2019 until full realisation of the amount.

2 mins

Delayed civic projects add to summer woes in Nashik

ROADWORK CHAOS | Dug-up roads and slow-paced projects trigger inconvenience

2 mins

Cop dies due to choking

A 50-year-old police constable died after a severe bout of choking while having dinner in Beed district, an official said on Thursday.

1 mins

City transformation unit to be formed: Rajurkar

“Under the ‘Developed Maharashtra — 2047’ initiative, the ‘Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar 2047’ concept will be implemented for the overall development of the city, for which a City Transformation Unit will be established,” said Mayor Sameer Rajurkar.

1 mins

Beed citizens agitate shortage of LPG cylinders

LPG CRISIS | Consumers allege repeated delays in supply by gas agency

1 mins

Yedge orders list of 100 tax defaulters per zone

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation (CSMC) Commissioner Amol Yedge has directed all assistant commissioners to prepare a list of 100 property tax defaulters in their respective zones and to make special efforts to recover taxes.

1 mins

Beed Police Patils trained for law and order duties

A comprehensive guidance and training session for newly appointed Police Patils of Beed district was successfully conducted by Beed Police in an enthusiastic and well-organised manner.

1 mins

Former RBI Dy Guv R Gandhi named chairman of Sahamati

Former RBI Deputy Governor Rama Subramaniam Gandhi has been appointed non-executive chairman of Sahamati, the industry alliance driving the growth and adoption of the Account Aggregator (AA) ecosystem.

1 mins

CRUDE PRICES MAY FALL TO $79/BARREL BY 2027: EIA

Global crude oil prices are expected to decline to an average of $79 per barrel by 2027 as oil production in the Middle East gradually rises, according to the latest report by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).

1 mins

India on EU list for aquaculture exports

India has been included in the European Union’s (EU) revised draft list for continued export of aquaculture products to the 27-nation bloc, a move expected to ensure uninterrupted shipments beyond September this year, an official statement said on Thursday.

1 mins

SEBI proposes cleanup of derivatives rulebook

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Thursday proposed a cleanup of regulations governing exchange-traded derivatives to reduce compliance burden on stock exchanges and to simplify market processes.

1 mins

ECB filings halve to $5.43 billion in March: RBI

Foreign borrowing filings by companies and lenders halved to $5.43 billion in March amid financial market volatilities following the West Asia conflict, the RBI said on Thursday.

1 mins

Power Ministry pushes for 20% WFH in PSUs

The Ministry of Power has issued an advisory to its PSUs to evaluate the possibility of allowing 20% of staff to work from home, according to an advisory seen by NDTV Profit.

1 mins

India bans sugar exports till Sept 30

India has banned the export of sugar till September 30 this year with immediate effect, a move which would help enhance domestic availability and contain prices.

1 mins

RBI cancels registrations of 150 NBFCs

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the Certificate of Registration (CoR) of 150 Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), with the highest number of affected firms registered in Delhi and West Bengal, according to a central bank release issued on Thursday.

1 mins

RBI schedules underwriting auction for ₹32K cr G-Secs today

The Government of India is set to conduct an underwriting auction for the sale of government securities for ₹32,000 crore on May 15, 2026.

1 mins

INR hits fresh all-time low of 95.96/ US dollar

The rupee weakened to a fresh record low of 95.96 before closing with a marginal gain of two paise at 95.64 against the US dollar on Thursday.

1 mins

INDIA CAPS GOLD IMPORTS UNDER AA SCHEME AT 100 KG

A day after significantly increasing the import duty on precious metals, the government on Thursday imposed a limit of 100 kg on gold imports under the Advance Authorisation (AA) scheme.

1 mins

Sensex, Nifty rally 1%; banking, telecom stocks shine bright

BULL CHARGE | D-St rebounds strongly amid improving investor sentiment

2 mins

India mulls reducing taxes on bond investments by foreigners

India is considering a significant reduction in the taxes paid by foreign investors on the nation’s bonds as authorities seek to align policies with global norms and attract inflows, according to people with knowledge of the matter, Bloomberg reported.

1 mins

Reliance Foundation School student scores 99% in CBSE class 12 exams

Meet Ankit Chheda, a student of Reliance Foundation School, Koparkhairane, has secured an outstanding 99% in the CBSE Class 12 Board Examinations for the academic year 2025-26, scoring 495 out of 500 marks.

1 mins

HAL Q4 revenue, PAT highest in 8 quarters

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd reported a moderate year-on-year increase in its net profit for the March quarter on Thursday, as total expenses grew slower than total income.

1 mins

TMPV Q4 profit falls 31% to ₹5,878 crore

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles on Thursday reported a 31.29% decline in consolidated net profit to ₹5,878 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2026, dragged down by reduced volumes and the lower profitability of its British arm, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR).

1 mins

Honda records its first-ever annual loss on a costly EV strategy

Honda racked up a 423.9 billion yen ($2.7 billion) loss on Thursday, the first-ever full-year loss for the Japanese automaker, acknowledging heavy costs for its electric vehicle (EV) plans stemming from President Donald Trump's pro-US policies.

1 mins

Muthoot Fin Q4 profit more than double to ₹3,397 cr

Muthoot Finance on Thursday reported a more than two-fold rise in consolidated profit to ₹3,397 crore for the March quarter of 2025-26.

1 mins

US authorities moving to end fraud prosecution against Gautam Adani: Report

US authorities are moving to resolve fraud charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, potentially ending a criminal case that has hung over Asia's richest person for more than a year, according to a Bloomberg report.

1 mins

Air India's loss in 2025-26 fiscal at ₹26,700 crore

Air India Group reported a total comprehensive loss of more than SGD 3.56 billion (over ₹26,700 crore) for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, as the carrier grappled with airspace curbs and supply chain constraints.

1 mins

Jio Platforms appoints Akash Ambani as MD for five years ahead of IPO

Digital services company Jio Platforms Ltd (JPL) has appointed Akash Ambani as managing director of the company for a period of five years with effect from April 9, 2026, according to a regulatory filing.

1 mins

PV sales up 25.4% to 437,312 units in Apr

Domestic passenger vehicle dispatches from companies to dealers rose 25.4% year-on-year to 4,37,312 units in April 2026, kicking off the new fiscal on a strong note by carrying forward the demand momentum after a GST rate cut last year, industry body Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) said on Thursday.

1 mins

Bajaj Group to enter healthcare biz with ₹2,000 cr bet in Pune

The Bajaj Group will diversify into the healthcare business and plans to invest over ₹2,000 crore in Pune over the next three years, a top official said.

1 mins

Adani Airport Holdings signs deal with IHG Hotels & Resorts for 5 properties

Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL) and IHG Hotels & Resorts signed a managed hotel portfolio agreement to develop five hotels across Navi Mumbai, Jaipur, Thiruvananthapuram and Mangaluru.

1 mins

JSW Steel reports ₹19,243 cr PAT in Q4

Board approves ₹26,000 crore expansion project

1 mins

GQG Partners sells nearly 59L shares of Adani Enterprises for ₹1,435 crore

US-based investment firm GQG Partners on Thursday sold 58.92 lakh shares of billionaire Gautam Adani-led Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL) for ₹1,435 crore through an open market transaction.

1 mins

HFCL to invest ₹230 crore to set up defence mfg facility in Andhra

Telecom gear maker HFCL Ltd (HFCL) on Thursday said it will invest approximately ₹230 crore to establish a new defence manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh.

1 mins

Packaging sector gains from expanding trade ties

Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada on Thursday said India’s expanding network of free trade agreements with developed nations is creating significant growth opportunities for the domestic packaging industry.

1 mins

Maharashtra summer crop acreage falls 5%

Summer crop sowing in Maharashtra declined over 5% year-on-year to 4.84 lakh hectares as of Monday, though acreage remained above the normal seasonal level, according to the state agriculture department.

1 mins

Global rice output faces fresh weather-driven supply risks

Global rice production is expected to decline marginally in the 2025-26 season as weaker crop prospects in several key producing countries offset stable conditions in major Asian exporters, according to a report by BMI, a Fitch Solutions company.

1 mins

Tur, chana rise on strong demand

Prices of tur and chana strengthened across major spot markets on Thursday due to higher demand, lower arrivals and government procurement activity, while masur prices remained largely steady, supported by continued state purchases, traders said.

1 mins

Sugar stocks slide

Shares of sugar companies fell sharply on Thursday after the government banned sugar exports till September 30 to boost domestic availability and control prices.

1 mins

FCI wheat stocks surge, rice hits record high

Wheat stocks held by the Food Corporation of India surged more than 96% month-on-month to 42.8 million tonnes as of May 1, while rice inventories climbed to a record high since 1998, according to data released by the Department of Food and Public Distribution.

1 mins

Gold futures firm; Trump-Xi talks keep traders cautious

Gold prices traded largely steady on Thursday as investors closely monitored developments surrounding talks between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping for indications of easing geopolitical tensions in West Asia, while expectations of higher US interest rates continued to cap gains.

1 mins

Domestic sugar markets uneven after export curbs

Domestic sugar prices remained mixed across key markets on Thursday, with mills in Uttar Pradesh adjusting rates based on regional demand trends, while Maharashtra markets stayed largely steady amid need-based buying by traders and bulk consumers.

1 mins

Sugar export ban sparks global shipment commitment concerns

India’s sugar industry has sought government intervention to allow execution of already-contracted export shipments after the Centre imposed a ban on overseas sugar exports till September 30, citing concerns over tightening domestic supplies and lower-than-expected production.

1 mins

Gold, oil imports pressure economy

India's growing economy is now facing rising pressure from increasing import dependence and foreign currency outflows.

1 mins

Mkts cautious amid inflation, oil risks

Nifty index opened gap up by around 120 points and after a slight slip in the initial hour, it picked up strength from 23420 zones and escalated to 23777 zones.

2 mins

NEET leak: 5 in CBI custody, 2 more held, student ends life

The CBI on Thursday secured the custody of five persons arrested in the NEET-UG exam leak case and apprehended two more suspects as officials said the agency is also looking into possible role of any insider in the National Testing Agency (NTA) in the irregularities.

1 mins

India on W Asia conflict: Peace can’t be piecemeal

BRICS SUMMIT | EAM flags energy crisis, calls for devising ‘practical ways’ to navigate upheavals and ‘unilateral curbs’

1 mins

‘Lawyer’ Didi faces ‘chor, chor’ slogans at HC

Former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee faced ‘Chor, chor’ sloganeering at the Calcutta High Court on Thursday when she appeared as a counsel regarding a public interest litigation (PIL) on post-poll violence.

1 mins

BJP questions funding of Rahul’s 54 foreign trips

The BJP on Thursday attacked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his foreign travels, questioning the funding of his trips.

1 mins

Fuel panic grips states

As the Delhi government on Thursday announced a slew of measures to sail through energy crisis following PM Narendra Modi's push for austerity, several states saw panic-stricken consumers rushing to fuel stations.

1 mins

Woman gang-raped in Delhi bus; two arrested

Recalling the horrors of the 2012 Nirbhaya case, a 30-year-old woman was allegedly dragged inside a private sleeper bus and raped by the driver and conductor in northwest Delhi's Mangolpuri area, police said on Thursday. The two men have been arrested.

1 mins

38 Kukis and Nagas held hostage: Manipur minister

Manipur Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam on Thursday said more than 38 people belonging to Naga and Kuki communities were held hostage by various groups in the state.

1 mins

Missed chances to the top post: Satheesan’s long road to power

VD Satheesan’s elevation as Kerala’s next Chief Minister completes a political arc that began not with an early coronation, but with a disappointment that stayed with him for decades.

1 mins

HC clears way for higher pension to HAL retirees

In significant relief to retired employees of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), the Allahabad High Court's Lucknow bench has quashed orders issued by the Regional Provident Fund Commissioner (RPFC) rejecting higher pension claims, paving the way for nearly 400 pensioners in Lucknow to receive enhanced pension benefits.

1 mins

Excise case: Contempt filed against Kejriwal, others

New Delhi: Delhi High Court Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma on Thursday initiated contempt of court proceedings against Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal and other AAP leaders for defamatory allegations against her on social media in connection with the excise policy case.

1 mins

SC reserves verdict in Sabarimala hearing

The Supreme Court on Thursday said the power of judicial review is a constitutional duty and it can't give up its responsibility in matters of social reform and welfare.

1 mins

Red Fort blast: NIA files 7,500-page chargesheet

Six months after a car explosion killed more than a dozen people near the Red Fort, the National Investigation Agency on Thursday said it has filed a 7,500-page chargesheet against 10 accused and exposed a “jihadi conspiracy” being hatched by the banned Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind, an Al-Qaeda offshoot.

1 mins

Don’t mar mediation, SC tells Kapur family

Rani worried over board meeting; court refuses to stall it but places conditions

1 mins

Veggie prices burn bigger holes in family budgets

Prices of vegetables in Panaji markets which had been climbing sharply over the last few days are showing no signs of easing adding to the strain on household budgets already hit by rising fuel and essential commodity costs.

1 mins

Noose tightens in Curchorem sex case, 2 chargesheets filed

THIRD CHARGESHEET ON THE CARDS

1 mins

Maina villagers protest against licence given to housing project

OBJECT TO WAY HEARING HANDLED BY DIRECTOR OF P’YATS

1 mins

Govt okays salary, pension boost for C-class municipal employees

In a major relief for employees of economically weaker municipal councils, the Directorate of Urban Development has announced salary and pension grants to the employees and retired staff of C-class municipalities in Goa.

1 mins

State’s future lies in harmony and hospitality, asserts Fatorda MLA

WARNS AGAINST ATTEMPTS TO REOPEN WOUNDS OF PAST

1 mins

Huge rush for constable jobs; engineers, lawyers in queue

OVER 24,500 APPLY FOR 479 VACANCIES IN POLICE DEPT

2 mins

SMC announces car pooling rule and 600 electric buses to save on fuel

GREENSHIFT | Surat Municipal Corporation mandates car pooling for officials and plans 600 electric buses to cut fuel use, reduce pollution, and boost green mobility

1 mins

White Lotus students deliver stellar CBSE class 12 results

White Lotus International School is celebrating a wave of academic success after its Grade XII students delivered exceptional results in the CBSE Board Examination 2025-26.

1 mins

1,000 tribal homes near Statue of Unity get biogas boost

In a significant step towards promoting self-reliance in clean cooking fuel, nearly 1,000 tribal households across villages surrounding the Statue of Unity at Ektanagar are being equipped with individual biogas plants.

1 mins

Mount Litera Zee School Surat shines in CBSE class 12 results

Mount Litera Zee School, Surat proudly announced an excellent performance in the CBSE Class XII Board Examination for the academic year 2025-26.

1 mins

Ahmedabad rolls out high-tech dog census to achieve rabies-free 2030 goal

Ahmedabad has launched a large-scale, technology-driven dog census as part of its ambitious “Rabies Free Ahmedabad-2030” campaign, aiming to scientifically track and manage the city’s stray dog population.

1 mins

Shree Gurukrupa Vidhya Sankul shines in class 12 results 2026

The remarkable results reflect the hard work, dedication, and determination of the students along with the constant support and guidance of teachers and parents.

1 mins

Kimberley Process delegates honoured at Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB)

A red carpet was rolled out for the global diamond fraternity as visiting Kimberley Process (KP) 2026 delegates were welcomed with a ceremonial reception at Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB).

1 mins

Surat Metro speeds ahead as second corridor trials begin

Surat’s long-awaited Metro dream has taken a major leap forward, with more than 75% of the ambitious ₹12,020 crore project now complete and trial runs beginning on the East-West corridor.

1 mins

Court denies bail to Bobby Patel for illegally sending citizens to USA

Ahmedabad District & Sessions Court (Rural), has rejected the regular bail of Bharat Patel, alias Bobby, allegedly involved in sending citizens abroad using fabricated documents and bogus passports.

1 mins

4 burnt alive, 10 injured in fiery bus-tanker crash near Chotila

A devastating midnight crash on the Chotila-Rajkot National Highway turned into a blazing death trap, leaving four passengers burnt alive and at least ten injured after a private luxury bus rammed into an asphalt tanker near Sangani village.

1 mins

After landslide victory, BJP struggles to finalise mayors across Gujarat

More than two weeks after sweeping Gujarat’s local body elections, the BJP is facing mounting pressure over an unexpected delay in appointing mayors and key office bearers across 15 municipal corporations.

1 mins

Green Park Gets Major Fee Relief

Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association has thanked the Uttar Pradesh government and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath after a major reduction in Green Park Stadium’s ground fee.

1 mins

UP Sets Record in Sugarcane Payments

UP has emerged as the country’s leading sugarcane-producing state with record payments of over 3.21 lakh crore made to sugarcane farmers under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath since 2017.

1 mins

Kumar Vishwas Scholarship Reaches Lucknow Student

A scholarship launched in the name of renowned poet Kumar Vishwas has been awarded to a student from Lucknow under the annual “Vishwasam Vidyavritti” initiative.

1 mins

4 Killed in Bundelkhand Expressway Crash

Four members of a family were killed and a teenage girl seriously injured after their SUV rammed into a stationary truck on the Bundelkhand Expressway in Banda district on Thursday morning.

1 mins

Rural Economy to Get Boost Under VB-GRAM Scheme

Keshav Prasad Maurya said the “Viksit Bharat-G-RAM” initiative will play a major role in strengthening rural employment and improving village economies across Uttar Pradesh.

1 mins

Love Beyond Life Support: Groom Marries Bride Inside ICU

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Rizta Powers Ather's EV Surge in Uttar Pradesh

Ather Energy has reported an impressive 163% growth in retail sales in Uttar Pradesh during FY26, reflecting the rising popularity of electric mobility in the state.

1 mins

Yogi-Shah Meeting Sparks Political Buzz

Yogi Adityanath met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Wednesday, triggering intense political speculation in Uttar Pradesh.

1 mins

Lucknow to Host Seminar on Ayatollah Khamenei

Tanzeemul Makatib will organize a two-day national seminar on May 16 and 17 in memory of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at its Golaganj campus in Lucknow.

1 mins

Deadly Storm Havoc Across Uttar Pradesh Leaves Over 100 Dead

SOLIDARITY | Russian President Putin Condoles Deaths in Uttar Pradesh

1 mins

HC Seeks Probe Report on Rahul Gandhi Assets Case

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation, Enforcement Directorate and SFIO to verify allegations related to an alleged disproportionate assets case involving Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and submit progress reports within eight weeks.

1 mins

Sanchi Milk prices hiked by Rs 2/litre

After the hike in LPG and premium fuel prices, milk prices have now been increased.

1 mins

HC pulls up cops over ‘public shaming’ of accused

Jabalpur bench orders probe into alleged mala fide parading of suspect in Raisen, says humiliation, degradation, or public shaming of accused violates Art. 21

1 mins

BJP acts against Sajjan, Saubhagya

Bhind dist Kisan Morcha president removed over car rally from Gwalior to Bhind. Notice issued to TBC chairman

1 mins

MP urban bodies to add nearly 500 EVs by 2026

Urban local bodies (ULBs) across Madhya Pradesh are set to induct nearly 500 electric vehicles (EVs) into their official fleets by the end of 2026 following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal for fuel conservation and promotion of clean energy amid the global energy crisis.

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Kin refuse to take body, seek arrest of hubby, mother-in-law

The family members of Twisha Sharma, 31, on Thursday staged a protest demanding strict action in her death case. The family alleged that police were delaying action because Sharma's in-laws are influential.

1 mins

HC rejects Pathak’s plea for exemption

BJP MLA’s plea for exemption from personal appearance rejected again in criminal contempt case over alleged attempt to contact judge

1 mins

27% OBC reservation not legally sustainable, UR counsel tells HC

OBC population cited as 27% in Bill, 51% in govt affidavit

1 mins

Direct admission to GNM, ANM courses based on Class 12 marks

Nursing Admission New Rules

1 mins

3 DEAD, 25 INJURED IN DEWAS FIRECRACKER FACTORY BLAST

TRAGEDY| Blast occurred as labourers were working in gun powder mixing section. CM announces probe and Rs4 lakh compensation for victims’ families

1 mins

Water crisis deepens in Belagavi

Belagavi district, popularly known as the land of seven rivers, is facing an alarming water crisis as rivers, lakes, ponds and streams continue to dry up amid rising summer temperatures.

1 mins

Madrasa preacher booked over abuse

An FIR has been registered against a preacher of a madrasa in this district after 24 children allegedly escaped from the institution due to physical abuse and forced labour, police said on Wednesday.

1 mins

Scorching summer leaves Bagalkot's tourism sector struggling

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HDK slams Bidadi township plan

Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries H D Kumaraswamy on Thursday accused the Karnataka government of turning the proposed Greater Bengaluru township project near Bidadi into an \"official real estate business\" and demanded that the land acquisition process be stopped immediately.

1 mins

Protests erupt in Hubballi over govt's hijab decision

Fresh political and social tensions have surfaced in Karnataka over the state government’s decision to allow hijab and religious symbols inside schools and colleges.

1 mins

CM tours Mysuru city, inspects ongoing work

CM Siddaramaiah on Thursday took a tour of the city reviewing development projects.

2 mins

State launches drug monitoring portal for NSQ detection

Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Thursday launched a monitoring portal for the detection of NSQ drugs and the prevention of misuse of NDPS, aimed at strengthening surveillance, transparency and accountability in public health.

2 mins

Saffron shawls won't be allowed in institutions: CM

RELIGIOUS SYMBOLISM | CM: Traditional symbols are allowed

1 mins

Farmers receive Rs 103 cr for elevated corridor

Medchal Malkajgiri District Collector M. Manu Chowdary on Thursday distributed compensation cheques to farmers of Tunkunta village who gave their lands for the construction of the elevated corridor from Secunderabad to Shamirpet (Rajiv Road).

1 mins

TODDY FESTIVAL COMING UP

A strong demand to declare palm toddy, locally known as ‘‘Thati Kallu,’’ as the official drink of Telangana was raised during an awareness programme ahead of the ‘‘Toddy Musical Festival Experium’’ scheduled for May 24.

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Gangaputra Sangham plea to Housing Corpn

Telangana Gangaputra Sangham state secretary and Warangal Gangaputra Housing Society Director Tanguturi Rajesh Khanna Gangaputra on Thursday called on the Telangana Housing Corporation Managing director, Gautam.

1 mins

Man booked for sexual exploitation and forced abortion

A man has been booked by Madhuranagar Police for allegedly cheating a woman, forcing her to undergo abortion, and later abandoning her to live with another woman.

1 mins

Nalgonda tightens vigil to curb illegal cattle transport

In view of the upcoming Bakrid festival, Nalgonda District Police have intensified surveillance across the district to prevent illegal transportation of cattle, District SP Sharath Chandra Pawar, IPS, said.

1 mins

CM Revanth congratulates Satheesan

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday hailed the appointment of V D Satheesan as the next Kerala CM, saying it was a well-deserved recognition of decades of public service and principled politics.

1 mins

Guv urges citizens to conserve fuel

Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla has appealed to the people to actively participate in conserving fuel and safeguarding foreign exchange, in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to the nation.

1 mins

CM suggests ORR for Warangal, Khammam, Karimnagar corporations

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Wednesday suggested setting up Outer Ring Road (ORR) for Warangal, Khammam and Karimnagar Municipal Corporations.

1 mins

TGFDC Marks 11th Foundation Day with Green Initiatives

The Telangana Forest Development Corporation celebrated its 11th Foundation Day at the Botanical Garden, Kondapur, Hyderabad, with Vice Chairperson and Managing Director Sunita M. Bhagavat planting saplings along with staff members.

1 mins

Akaay Consulting Group launches 8 software products across 25 countries

Hyderabad witnessed a major technology and business gathering on Thursday evening as Akaay Consulting Group formally launched eight software products globally across 25 countries on Thursday.

2 mins

Osmania PhD admissions issue sparks outrage

Scholars at Osmania University say the institution has failed to clearly communicate key PhD admission rules and deadlines, leaving several researchers worried that their admissions may be cancelled despite having qualified and joined through due process.

1 mins

Vijayan to be Oppn leader

Pinarayi Vijayan was elected Leader of the Opposition on Thursday, marking a dramatic role reversal for the former chief minister after the LDF’s defeat in the elections.

1 mins

Chennithala anger clouds transition

Ramesh Chennithala’s anger over being passed over for Kerala’s chief ministership has opened the first major test for the Congress leadership after its decisive return to power, with party circles indicating that the veteran may skip the Congress Legislature Party meeting and stay out of the new cabinet.

1 mins

Satheesan’s combative rise reshapes Kerala politics

V. D. Satheesan’s elevation as Kerala’s Chief Minister-designate marks the political reward for five years in which he turned the office of Leader of the Opposition into the sharpest platform against Pinarayi Vijayan’s Left Democratic Front government.

1 mins

Eateries warn of LPG stir, march to Parliament

Kerala's hotel and restaurant industry has threatened to intensify its agitation, including a march to Parliament, unless the Union government resolves the commercial LPG crisis by June 1, raising the stakes in a dispute that has already disrupted food businesses across the state.

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CM Satheesan to be sworn in on Monday

SUSPENSE ENDS FINALLY | AICC decision comes on eleventh day after election results were declared, leading to avoidable scenes

1 mins

Crises facing Parsi community

Parsis who arrived in India between the 8th and 10th centuries to escape persecution after the Arab-Islamic invasion of their land, Persia, settled in Diu before striking roots in Sanjan, Navsari, and Udvada in Gujarat.

2 mins

Modi begins to walk the talk

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has, of late, been speaking about the need for austerity and responsible spending in difficult times.

2 mins

BJP’s win in WB has added on to the anxiety on India’s eastern frontier

Bangladeshis increasingly view India not merely as a neighbour but also as a giant whose domestic politics inevitably spill across borders.

4 mins

The emergence of Uttar Pradesh as India’s new centre of strategic power

UP has proved that strong and visionary leadership, decisive policies, and strong administration can transform any state into a national power centre.

4 mins

Taiwan policy unchanged: US

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US policy towards Taiwan is “unchanged” after Trump's meeting with Xi Jinping, but warned it would be “a terrible mistake” for China to take Taiwan by force.

1 mins

FIT CRUISE PASSENGERS DISEMBARK IN FRANCE

Unaffected passengers on a British cruise ship have been allowed to disembark in Bordeaux after a norovirus outbreak struck the vessel.

1 mins

Pak tests Fatah-4 cruise missile

Pakistan on Thursday successfully test-fired the indigenously developed Fatah-4 — ground-launched cruise missile capable of engaging long-range targets with high precision, the army said.

1 mins

WES QUITS, WORSENING LABOUR WOES

Wes Streeting (L) resigned as UK health minister but stopped short of launching a Labour leadership bid, saying the party needed a contest featuring the “best possible field of candidates”.

1 mins

Wife slapped macron over flirty text: Book

A new book by journalist Florian Tardif claims French President Emmanuel Macron was slapped by wife Brigitte Macron during a foreign trip last year.

1 mins

Cuba has run out of diesel, fuel oil: Govt

Cuba has completely run out of diesel and fuel oil, the country's Energy Minister Vicente de la O Levy said.

1 mins

Smithsonian exhibition celebrates 250 years of US Independence

A unique exhibition showcasing iconic historical artefacts has opened at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History to celebrate the 250th anniversary of US Independence.

1 mins

Latvian PM resigns after row over stray Ukrainian drones

Latvian PM Evika Silina has resigned following a political crisis over Russia-bound Ukrainian drones straying into Latvian territory.

1 mins

Ship seized off UAE, heads towards Iran

A ship anchored off the east coast of the UAE has been seized and is heading towards Iranian waters, the British military said on Thursday.

1 mins

Drifting after jet crash, 11 rescued dramatically

Eleven survivors of a plane crash off the Florida coast spent five hours drifting on a life raft with no way to call for help and no idea if rescuers would find them, US military personnel said on Wednesday.

1 mins

Door to American businesses opening wider: Xi to US CEOs

TRADE PUSH | During his meeting with top executives accompanying Trump for Beijing summit, Chinese prez discusses ways to boost economic relations

1 mins

Pant, Axar, Rahane likely to lose IPL leadership roles

Three Indian Premier League captains are in the line of fire due to campaigns that have been nothing short of disastrous and they could end up losing their jobs when the season winds up later this month, sources tracking developments in various franchises have indicated.

1 mins

Proteas pacer Rabada learns to block out negative noise

Having endured the low of a drugs ban and experienced the high of a long-awaited ICC title during a roller-coaster year, South Africa and Gujarat Titans pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada says he has grown to become nonchalant about criticism.

1 mins

CSK look to continue playoffs push

Overton injury blow jolts CSK ahead of vital fixture against already eliminated Lucknow Super Giants

1 mins

‘Dropping Kohli cost us the match’

KKR coach Abhishek Nayar rues missed chances against RCB

1 mins

Not getting runs eats me up, says Kohli

I was nervous after successive ducks, adds Virat after smashing his ninth IPL ton in chase against KKR

2 mins

Tilak, Thakur shine in six-wicket win for MI

Tilak Varma smashed 75 in 33 balls as Mumbai Indians chased down 201 with six wickets in hand against Punjab Kings to register just fourth win of the season here on Thursday.

1 mins

Alaves ends Barca's 100-point dream

The 1-0 loss ended an 11-game winning streak for the Catalan club

1 mins

State forwards Padma Vibhushan proposal for Olympic hero Jadhav

The Maharashtra Government has submitted to the Bombay High Court that it has already forwarded a proposal for posthumous conferment of the Padma Vibhushan award to wrestler Khashaba Dadasaheb Jadhav, India’s first individual Olympic medallist.

1 mins

Manchester City keeps pressure on Arsenal

PREMIER LEAGUE | City cuts Gunners lead to two points with Crystal Palace victory, Foden shines with two assists

1 mins

The truth about refined oils and your heart

Cooking with the right oil is critical, as it makes all the difference to the food in terms of taste, flavor, and its health quotient.

4 mins

Musical tussle deepens

Tips Music rejects Puja Entertainment’s allegations in Bollywood music rights dispute, calls claims malicious and legally unfounded

1 mins

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