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The Delhi Development Authority has issued fresh eviction notices to all residents of Yamuna Bazar to vacate the area within 15 days.Following the earlier notice issued by the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), the DDA has pasted notices dated May 15 directing residents to vacate the...
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A 26-year-old man sustained injuries, including a bite wound on his ear, during a scuffle over a parking dispute in Delhi's Vivek Vihar area, police sources said on Monday.The incident took place on May 16 in DDA Flats in Satyam Enclave, following an argument over a parking space between two...
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Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani/Amit Dave/Reuters
The US Department of Justice has permanently dropped all criminal charges against Indian tycoon Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar, bringing high-profile securities and wire fraud case in New York to a complete close after prosecutors concluded they could not sustain the allegations.With this,...
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The Haryana Cabinet on Monday approved the rules for grant of aggregator licences, under which all vehicles inducted in the fleet of aggregators, delivery service providers and e-commerce entities in NCR areas will mandatorily be CNG, electric vehicles (EVs), battery-operated vehicles (BOV) or...
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The JAC of road transport corporation workers' unions in Karnataka on Monday asserted that it will go ahead with an indefinite statewide bus strike starting May 20 if the government fails to meet its demands.The primary demand is a 25 per cent salary hike for employees with effect...
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A man from Odisha's Ganjam district, who had been working in a company in Russia, was killed and two others suffered injuries in a drone attack by Ukraine in the Moscow region, an official said on Monday.The deceased was identified as 30-year-old A Rameya, who was a resident of Madhabandha...
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Sharpening his rhetoric over the coverage of the war with Iran, US President Donald Trump on Monday once again lashed out at several US media outlets, particularly The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and CNN over their coverage of the ongoing situation with Iran, accusing them of...
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Squadron Leader Saanya receives the honour from IAF chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh/ANI Photo/X
Squadron Leader Saanya has created history by becoming the first woman officer to achieve the coveted Category-A Qualified Flying Instructor (QFI) qualification, the Indian Air Force (IAF) said on Monday.In a post on X, the IAF said, Excellence takes flight. Squadron Leader Saanya achieved a...
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives the Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit from King Harald V, in Oslo/Courtesy X
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Monday conferred with Norway's highest civilian honour, the Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit, for his contribution in advancing the India-Norway relationship and his leadership.This is Prime Minister Modi's 32nd...
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Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar administers the oath of office to the CM-designate VD Satheesan (left)in Thiruvananthapuram on Monday/@KeralaGovernor/ANI Photo
Communist Party of India-Marxist leader P A Mohamed Riyas on Monday raised concerns over the singing of the full Vande Mataram during the swearing-in ceremony of the United Democratic Front Cabinet in Kerala, claiming that officially only its first two couplets are sung.Riyas' remarks in a...
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Iran on Monday announced the launch of a new regulatory body aimed at managing and monitoring operations related to the strategically important waterway, the Strait of Hormuz.The top security establishment of the Islamic Republic, the Supreme National Security Council, reposted a post on X where...
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India is set to host a meeting of Quad foreign ministers next week that is expected to deliberate on pressing global challenges, including the fallout of the West Asia crisis and the prevailing situation in the Indo-Pacific, authoritative sources said on Monday.The New Delhi meeting is planned...
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A tempo packed with guests heading for an engagement ceremony collided with a speeding container truck on Monday on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway in Maharashtra's Palghar district, killing 11 people and injuring 20 others, the police said.The accident occurred near Dhaniwari village under Dahanu...
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India has been purchasing Russian oil irrespective of US sanctions waivers and will continue to do so based on commercial viability and energy security needs, a senior petroleum ministry official said on Monday.Regarding the American waiver on Russia, I would like to emphasise that we have been...
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Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended marginally higher on Monday after facing sharp losses in intraday trade, supported by value buying in IT and select blue-chip counters.However, a weak rupee against the US dollar and rising global crude prices amid escalated tensions in West Asia capped...
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All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Monday said that false news was spread claiming AIADMK planned to form a government with the support of the DMK.Underscoring that the AIADMK was founded in 1972 on the principle of opposition to the DMK,...
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West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari during a meeting with officials/@SuvenduWB/X
Newly elected Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs of West Bengal conducted spot checks of state-run hospitals and held meetings with bureaucrats governing the health and education sectors on Monday, with an aim to revamp the two domains and address ailments, party sources said.While BJP legislators...
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Amid Pakistan's ongoing efforts to mediate in the US-Iran conflict, it has been revealed that Islamabad has also deployed troops, fighter jets, and air defence systems to Saudi Arabia under a mutual defence pact, according to Reuters. Pakistan has deployed 8,000 troops, a squadron of fighter...
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the picture of the country's first proposed bullet train being displayed at the ministry of railways./ANI Photo
The railway minister has revealed the picture of the country's first proposed bullet train and it has been displayed at the ministry of railways.The picture has been installed at Gate Number 4, the Indian Railways said.India's first bullet train would start operations on the...
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The Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa has once again raised global public health concerns, with Indian authorities keeping a close watch on the evolving situation and health experts stressing the importance of surveillance to prevent its possible importation into the country.The World Health...
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Former India basketball captain and Olympian Jennifer Paes, mother of tennis legend Leander Paes, passed away on Sunday after a prolonged battle with cancer. She was 72.She was terminally ill cancer patient and passed away on Sunday. The funeral service was held today at St Thomas Church in...
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Businessman Suraj Nambiar and actor Mouni Roy/File image/Courtesy Mouni Roy/Instagram
Businessman Suraj Nambiar on Monday criticised the intrusive attention on his private life after he and actor Mouni Roy announced their separation after four years of marriage.Roy and Nambiar announced that they were divorcing last Thursday via a joint statement, confirming weeks of speculation...
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The Indian rupee weakened further and closed at a record low of 96.35 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, pressured by rising crude oil prices on the back of ongoing geopolitical tensions and a strong dollar.Forex traders said the global market sentiments continue to dampen amid...
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A parliamentary panel has decided to review the implementation of reforms in the National Testing Agency (NTA) as well as the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case and has summoned NTA Chairperson Pradeep Kumar Joshi and other bureaucrats for deliberations.The Parliamentary Standing Committee on...
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DMK President M K Stalin on Monday alleged that the ruling TVK led by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay did no field work but managed to win the April 23 assembly polls by influencing people using the social media.Addressing a function in Thanjavur, Stalin listed several initiatives of his party...
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The newly sworn-in UDF government in Kerala on Monday announced a series of welfare measures, including free travel for women in KSRTC buses from June 15, enhanced honorarium for ASHA and Anganwadi workers, and the creation of a dedicated department for senior citizens.Announcing the decisions...
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Several flights of Air India and Air India Express were delayed on Monday as employees of government-owned ground handling agency AIASL carried out a protest at the Mumbai airport for a wage hike and other demands.AIASL provides ground handling services to Air India Group -- Air India and Air...
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The Delhi High Court on Monday granted interim bail till June 2 to Baramulla MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid alias Engineer Rashid, who is lodged in prison in a terror-funding case, following his father's demise.A bench of Justices Prathiba M Singh and Madhu Jain said during the interim bail period,...
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Soon after the formation of the Congress-led UDF government in Kerala, party chief Mallikarjun Kharge expressed hope that the state will now witness true progress, while Rahul Gandhi said the work begins now in the southern state.In a post on X, Gandhi said, The people of Keralam fought for this...
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The West Bengal cabinet on Monday approved the 'Annapurna' scheme of Rs 3,000 monthly assistance to women from June 1, and allowed free travel for them in government-run buses.Addressing a press conference after the meeting, state minister Agnimitra Paul said women, who applied for citizenship...
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Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Monday said he has moved a notice of privilege in the Rajya Sabha against Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, alleging that his remarks on a parliamentary standing committee amounted to lowering the dignity of Parliament and its committees.In a post on X,...
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday landed in Oslo, where he will hold talks with his Norwegian counterpart Jonas Gahr Store on trade, technology and other key sectors.Modi, who is on a four-nation European tour, arrived in Oslo from Sweden on Monday.He was received at the airport by PM Store...
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Dozens of US planes carrying ammunition from bases in Germany landed in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Monday, reported Al Jazeera, citing Israel's Channel 13.This raised suspicion over Washington's intention to launch fresh waves of strikes on Iran, further escalating the West Asia conflict.As reported by...
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Congress leader V D Satheesan was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Kerala on Monday after leading the party-led UDF to a strong win in the Assembly elections.Along with him, 20 ministers took oath at a packed Central Stadium, with Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administering the...
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The CBI has arrested Shivraj Raghunath Motegaonkar who runs the Renukai Chemistry Classes (RCC) in Maharashtra's Latur city in the NEET UG paper leak case, officials said on Monday. A leaked question paper for the medical entrance exam was found on Motengaonkar' phone mobile during searches...
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As Chief Minister V D Satheesan and 20 ministers were sworn in by Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, two cabinet members chose to solemnly affirm instead of taking the oath in the name of God.Revolutionary Socialist Party leader Shibu Baby John was the first to make a solemn affirmation...
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Actor Soni Razdan has slammed social media trolls targeting daughter Alia Bhatt's Cannes Film Festival outing, saying the hate reveals something about society.Bhatt attended the festival and walked the red carpet as India's global ambassador for L'Oreal Paris for the second consecutive year.A...
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The Sikkim government on Monday rolled out the implementation of the odd-even vehicle restriction norm across the state to save fuel, and strengthened public transport to minimise inconvenience to commuters, an official said.The implementation came after Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to...
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The US and China have agreed to set up boards on trade and investment and build a constructive relationship of strategic stability based on fairness and reciprocity, according to a fact sheet by the White House on President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing.The fact sheet, issued on Sunday, said...
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Observing that bail is the rule and jail is an exception even in UAPA cases, the Supreme Court on Monday granted bail to a man facing trial in a high-profile narco-terror case for his alleged involvement in a cross-border syndicate engaged in drug trafficking and financing terror in Jammu...
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Veteran AIADMK leader S Semmalai on Monday announced his resignation from the party, citing deep disappointment over the growing internal rift and the lack of opportunities following the demise of late chief minister J Jayalithaa.In his resignation letter, he expressed grievances, saying, The...
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Pakistani security forces killed 35 terrorists and captured three high-profile senior commanders during an ongoing intelligence-based operation in Balochistan's Mangla Zarghoon Ghar area.A spokesperson for the Balochistan government, Shahid Rind, told the media in Quetta on Sunday night that the...
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Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled in early trade on Monday amid surging oil prices, weak global market trends after fresh escalation in tensions in West Asia.A drone attack targeted the Barakah nuclear facility in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Sunday, marking a dangerous escalation...
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VD Satheesan takes oath as Chief Minister of Keralam at the Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram.Congress president Mallikarjuna Kharge and top party leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra among others are present for the swearing-in. Kerala joins Karnataka and Telangana to become...
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Despite believing that artificial intelligence will enhance security, nearly one in three Indian businesses has yet to implement a basic framework, according to a Zoho study of over 3,300 respondents.'While Indian businesses are keen to adopt AI, they still have blind spots, namely lack of...
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The rupee opened on a weak note and slumped to an all-time low of 96.25 in early trade on Monday, as elevated crude oil prices, global uncertainty, and a stronger dollar continue to remain key risks for the domestic unit.Forex traders said higher crude oil prices, a stronger US dollar, and...
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India on Monday voiced deep concern over a drone attack targeting the Barakah nuclear facility in the United Arab Emirates as it marked a dangerous escalation in the West Asia conflict.New Delhi's reaction came a day after a drone struck a generator near the Gulf nation's sole nuclear power...
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A 25-year-old Indian student died in a road accident near Chicago in the US that left six others injured.The accident took place late Saturday night on Interstate 65 highway near the city of Crown Point in Lake County of Indiana state.Local media reports identified the student at Navya Gadusu,...
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Sunday conferred with Sweden's Royal Order of Polar Star, the highest honour awarded to a Head of Government by the Scandinavian nation.This is Prime Minister Modi's 31st international honour.The award is the highest distinction that can be given to a Head of...
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TMC supremo and former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday termed the recent eviction and anti-encroachment drives in parts of the state bulldozer politics and claimed that the poor were paying the price of political arrogance.In a post on X, she claimed that these drives...
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Active equity schemes, which have been the biggest beneficiaries of the surge in mutual fund penetration after Covid, witnessed the first decline in their share of the industry's assets under management (AUM) in financial year 2026 (FY26).The share of active equity funds fell from 44.8 per cent...
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Veteran Tamil film producer K Rajan jumped into the Adyar river in Chennai and died on Sunday, police said.This is a suicide, and the reason for his extreme decision is not known, police added.The 85-year-old film personality asked his car driver to stop while crossing Adyar bridge, and Suddenly...
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Two US military jets collided during an air show at an Air Force base in Idaho, prompting their pilots to eject as the planes fell to the ground and crashed in a fiery explosion.“Emergency responders are on the scene,” the Mountain Home Air Force Base’s 366th Fighter Wing wrote on Facebook....
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