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Jairam Ramesh moves privilege notice against Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over remarks on Parliament panel

New Delhi | May 18, 2026 3:23:59 PM IST

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 Parliam ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami writes to newly recruited govt employees, extends best wishes

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | May 18, 2026 3:23:54 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has digitally written to employees who were selected for government service over the past four years, extending his best wishes for their bright future. ... read..

"Use petrol, diesel judiciously": BJP MP Ramesh Jigajinagi backs PM Modi's fuel-saving appeal, rides electric bike to DM's office

Vijayapura (Karnataka) | May 18, 2026 3:23:50 PM IST

BJP MP Ramesh Jigajinagi on Monday rode an electric bike to the Deputy Commissioner's office in Vijayapura, saying the move was aimed at setting a positive example after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal to conserve fuel amid the West Asia crisis. ... read..

Assam BJP MLA-elect Diganta Kalita calls for restricting loudspeakers during Azan

Guwahati (Assam) | May 18, 2026 3:23:48 PM IST

Assam BJP leader and MLA-elect Diganta Kalita on Monday called for restricting the use of loudspeakers during Azan, saying the sound has caused disturbance near the Assam Assembly and MLA hostel area. ... read..

Keralam cabinet's first move: CM VD Satheesan announces free bus travel for women, special department for elderly

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | May 18, 2026 3:23:47 PM IST

Keralam Chief Minister VD Satheesan on Monday announced welfare schemes for grassroot workers, women and senior citizens of the state, after the first cabinet meeting of the newly sworn-in UDF government. ... read..

Former Minister Rajanna backs G Parameshwara for Karnataka CM, hints at leadership change after Govt's 3rd anniversary

Tumkur (Karnataka) | May 18, 2026 3:23:43 PM IST

Former Karnataka Minister KN Rajanna stoked fresh speculation over a leadership change in Karnataka, saying Home Minister G Parameshwara should become Chief Minister if CM Siddaramaiah steps down. ... read..

"BJP will manipulate genuine votes to manufacture fake ones; we won't allow it in Punjab": Bhagwant Mann on SIR exercise

Patna (Bihar) | May 18, 2026 3:23:31 PM IST

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday targeted the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over alleged "poaching" of leaders and raised concerns over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, alleging attempts to manipulate voter lists. ... read..

Delhi HC grants interim bail to Baramulla MP Abdul Rashid Sheikh after father's demise

New Delhi | May 18, 2026 3:23:29 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Monday granted interim bail to Baramulla MP Abdul Rashid Sheikh till June 2 on the grounds of the demise of his father. ... read..

BJP Chief Nitin Nabin to visit Uttarakhand to review party functioning ahead of 2027 polls

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | May 18, 2026 3:23:28 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has stepped up its organisational activities in preparation for the 2027 Uttarakhand Assembly elections. As part of the poll layout, the party's national president Nitin Nabin will embark on a two-day tour of Uttarakhand o ... read..

Delhi Police busts counterfeit bearings racket, recovers over 5,000 fake units

New Delhi | May 18, 2026 3:23:26 PM IST

The Anti-Robbery and Snatching Cell (ARSC) of Delhi Police has busted a major counterfeit goods racket following raids at two illegal workshops in the Farsh Khana area, arresting two accused individuals, officials said on Monday. ... read..

PM Modi condoles Lakhimpur Kheri accident, announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia for kin of deceased

Lakhimpur Kheri (Uttar Pradesh) | May 18, 2026 2:53:31 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed deep grief over the loss of 10 lives in a tragic road accident in Uttar Pradesh's Lakhimpur Kheri and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each for the next of kin of the deceased. ... read..

"Pyaar se maanenge thik hai, nahi maanenge toh dusra tareeka apnayenge": CM Yogi says Namaz can be offered in shifts

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | May 18, 2026 2:53:26 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that people must offer namaz in a regulated manner and that it can be performed in shifts if required, adding that the administration would seek compliance through persuasion, and if that does not work, ot ... read..

Agricultural scientist Gopal Ji Trivedi to be honoured with Padma Shri posthumously

New Delhi | May 18, 2026 2:53:20 PM IST

Renowned agricultural scientist and former Vice-Chancellor of Rajendra Agriculture University, Dr Gopal Ji Trivedi, will be honoured posthumously with the Padma Shri for his exceptional contribution to agricultural extension education, farmer empowerment, ... read..

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta launches 'Metro Monday' following PM Narendra Modi's appeal to conserve fuel

New Delhi | May 18, 2026 2:53:11 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday launched the 'Metro Monday' initiative, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal to conserve oil and fuel amid the ongoing West Asia crisis. ... read..

Inmate found pregnant in Ranchi jail; LoP Marandi alleges cover-up conspiracy, seeks judicial probe

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | May 18, 2026 2:53:09 PM IST

Leader of Opposition in Jharkhand Assembly, Babulal Marandi, on Monday, levelled accusations against the Superintendent of Birsa Munda Central Jail, alleging a conspiracy to assault female inmates and destroy evidence over the incident of alleged sexual e ... read..

ED arrests AAP leader Deepak Singla in alleged bank fraud case

New Delhi | May 18, 2026 2:53:07 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday arrested Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Deepak Singla in connection with an alleged bank fraud case, officials said. ... read..

"Don't fail like DMK": TTV Dhinakaran flags law and order concerns, urges TVK govt to act on rising crimes in Tamil Nadu

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 18, 2026 2:53:22 PM IST

AMMK general secretary TTV Dhinakaran on Monday raised concerns over the increasing incidents of crime in Tamil Nadu and urged the TVK government to prioritise law and order, cautioning it not to "fail like the DMK". ... read..

Delhi HC issues notice on police plea challenging bail granted to school caretaker accused in sexual assault of 3-year-old girl

New Delhi | May 18, 2026 2:23:48 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Monday issued notice to a school caretaker accused of sexually assaulting a three-year-old nursery student after the Delhi Police challenged the bail granted to him in the case involving allegations under the Protection of Children ... read..

Noida: Husband, father-in-law arrested after woman dies following fall from rooftop in suspected dowry death case

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | May 18, 2026 2:23:37 PM IST

A man and his father were arrested in Greater Noida's Jalpura village after a young woman died under suspicious circumstances following a fall from the rooftop of her in-laws' house, barely one-and-a-half years after her marriage, police said on Monday. ... read..

"Keralam in festive mode after UDF return to power": Congress MP Rajmohan Unnithan hails Satheesan-led Cabinet

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | May 18, 2026 1:54:06 PM IST

Congress MP Rajmohan Unnithan on Monday said people across Keralam were in a "festive mode" as the decade-long rule of Left Democratic Front (LDF) came to an end with the swearing-in of VD Satheesan as the new Chief Minister of Keralam. ... read..

"Good Luck for Keralam": Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge after swearing-in ceremony

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | May 18, 2026 1:53:59 PM IST

Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday extended best wishes to newly formed United Democratic Front-led Keralam government following the swearing-in ceremony. ... read..

Congress claims strong mandate in Himachal Urban Local Body polls, says BJP 'rejected' by people

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | May 18, 2026 1:53:58 PM IST

The ruling Congress in Himachal Pradesh on Monday claimed that the party had received a decisive mandate in the Urban Local Body (ULB) elections, asserting that the results reflected public support for the state government's policies and organisation. ... read..

"Farmers destroyed, Cabinet has no connect with common citizens": SP MP Awadhesh Prasad slams UP Cabinet meeting

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | May 18, 2026 1:53:52 PM IST

Samajwadi Party MP Awadhesh Prasad on Monday criticised the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet meeting, alleging that it had no connection with common citizens and raising concerns over farmers' welfare. ... read..

Chhattisgarh: Home Minister Amit Shah launches next-generation CG Dial-112 service, mobile forensic vans in Raipur

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | May 18, 2026 1:53:43 PM IST

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Monday launched Chhattisgarh Police's next-generation CG Dial-112 emergency response service and a fleet of mobile forensic vans at Mana Police Parade Ground in Raipur. ... read..

IPS officer and former CRPF DG K. Vijay Kumar to be honoured with Padma Shri Award

New Delhi | May 18, 2026 1:53:41 PM IST

Distinguished IPS officer and former Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) K. Vijay Kumar will be honoured with the Padma Shri for his exceptional contribution to public affairs, internal security, and counter-terrorism operations in ... read..

Keralam CM VD Satheesan holds first cabinet meeting after assuming office

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | May 18, 2026 1:53:38 PM IST

Shortly after taking charge as the Keralam Chief Minister, VD Satheesan on Monday held the first cabinet meeting. ... read..

Rahul Gandhi congratulates VD Satheesan on taking oath as Keralam CM; thanks KC Venugopal for leading campaign from frontlines

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | May 18, 2026 1:53:34 PM IST

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Monday said the new government in Keralam would be guided by the voice of the people, as he congratulated Chief Minister VD Satheesan and his Cabinet after their swearing-in ceremony in Thiruvananthapuram. ... read..

"Where is Modi?": Sanjay Raut questions PM's foreign tour

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | May 18, 2026 1:23:58 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Monday launched a multi-pronged attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leadership, questioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi's absence during a domestic crisis, criticising the heavy-handed security of state leaders, a ... read..

"Justice should be delivered impartially:" BRS leader Ravula Sridhar Reddy on Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar's son's surrender in POCSO case

Hyderabad (Telangana) | May 18, 2026 1:23:45 PM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader Ravula Sridhar Reddy on Monday demanded an impartial probe into the POCSO case registered against Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar's son, Bandi Bhagirath, emphasising that law enforcement should deliver justice without ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: Massive fire breaks out at warehouse in Indore

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | May 18, 2026 1:23:33 PM IST

A major fire broke out at a warehouse in the Khajrana locality of Indore in Madhya Pradesh on Monday, prompting a large-scale firefighting operation by the fire department. ... read..

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari holds Janta Darbar at BJP office in Salt Lake City

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 18, 2026 1:23:21 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari held a 'Janata Darbar' at the BJP office in Salt Lake City, Kolkata, on Monday. ... read..

"Won't be a nuisance, but...": DMK chief MK Stalin warns TVK govt against lies and slander

New Delhi | May 18, 2026 12:53:43 PM IST

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) President MK Stalin on Monday said the party would extend cooperation to the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)-led Tamil Nadu government but warned that it would firmly respond to any "slanderous attacks" or misinformation. ... read..

Love affair turns violent in Trichy; decades-old friendship ends in murder

Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) | May 18, 2026 12:53:41 PM IST

A horrifying incident unfolded in broad daylight on Monday in the Kajamalai area of Tiruchirappalli, where a young woman was brutally attacked by her lover. ... read..

Justice Manoj Jain to hear CBI's plea against Kejriwal's discharge in excise policy case tomorrow

New Delhi | May 18, 2026 12:53:36 PM IST

Justice Manoj Jain of the Delhi High Court will now hear the CBI's challenge to the discharge of former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and other accused in the Delhi excise policy case. ... read..

Robert Vadra withdraws Delhi HC plea against cognisance of ED chargesheet in Shikohpur land deal case

New Delhi | May 18, 2026 12:53:32 PM IST

Businessman Robert Vadra on Monday withdrew his petition before the Delhi High Court challenging the trial court order taking cognisance of the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) chargesheet in the Shikohpur land deal-linked money laundering case. ... read..

"Proud moment, great responsibility": Newly sworn-in Keralam minister PC Vishnunath

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | May 18, 2026 12:53:29 PM IST

Newly sworn-in Keralam minister PC Vishnunath on Monday described his induction into the VD Satheesan-led Cabinet as a "proud moment" and said the United Democratic Front's (UDF) electoral victory was the result of the hard work of party workers across th ... read..

Ravi Kishan backs PM Modi's fuel-saving appeal amid West Asia crisis, rides bicycle in Gorakhpur

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | May 18, 2026 12:53:25 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Ravi Kishan on Sunday voiced support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal to conserve fuel amid the ongoing West Asia crisis and rode a bicycle in Gorakhpur as part of the message. ... read..

DRDO flags rising global CBRN risks, warns of unstable geopolitical order

New Delhi | May 18, 2026 12:53:20 PM IST

At a conference on "CBRN Threats and Mitigation Measures - Strengthening India's Preparedness through Government-Industry Collaboration", senior DRDO scientist Upendra Kumar Singh highlighted growing global security challenges and the need for strengthene ... read..

CISF conducts joint counter-terrorism mock exercise at Delhi's IGI Airport to test emergency preparedness

New Delhi | May 18, 2026 12:23:59 PM IST

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) spearheaded a joint counter-terrorism mock exercise at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in New Delhi on Monday. ... read..

20 ministers sworn into VD Satheesan-led Keralam Cabinet; ceremony concludes with Vande Mataram, National Anthem

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | May 18, 2026 12:23:54 PM IST

Twenty ministers on Monday took oath as part of the new VD Satheesan-led Keralam Cabinet, marking the return of the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) to power in the state after a decade. ... read..

ECI announces Maharashtra MLC polls: Nagpur bye-election, 16 biennial seats scheduled for June 18

New Delhi | May 18, 2026 12:23:51 PM IST

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday announced the schedule for crucial Legislative Council elections in Maharashtra. This includes a bye-election for the Nagpur Local Authorities' Constituency and biennial elections for 16 other seats across ... read..

RJD MP Sudhakar Singh moves SC seeking Computer-Based Test mode for NEET UG exam

New Delhi | May 18, 2026 12:23:48 PM IST

RJD MP Sudhakar Singh and others have moved the Supreme Court seeking a direction to the Central Government to conduct the NEET UG examination in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. ... read..

"When drug culture is rising in TN, sports have become essential": Aadhav Arjuna

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 18, 2026 12:23:46 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Minister of Public Works and Sports Development, Aadhav Arjuna said that with rising drug usage in the state, children should be given quality training and necessary attention right from the school days to compete at an international level in s ... read..

PM Modi congratulates VD Satheesan on taking oath as Keralam CM; assures full Centre support to new government

New Delhi | May 18, 2026 12:23:45 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated VD Satheesan on taking oath as the Chief Minister of Keralam and assured full support from the Centre to the newly formed government in fulfilling the aspirations of the people. ... read..

Atishi accuses BJP of attempting to "steal organisational data" amid ED searches at AAP leader's Goa residence

New Delhi | May 18, 2026 12:23:43 PM IST

Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Delhi Assembly and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Atishi on Monday lambasted the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of trying to "acquire organisational data" of her party after Enforcement Directorate (ED) searches were conducted a ... read..

24-year-old Telangana student killed in US road accident near Chicago

Nalgonda (Telangana) | May 18, 2026 11:53:28 AM IST

A 24-year-old Indian student pursuing her Master of Science (MS) degree in the United States was killed in a road accident on Saturday night, family members said. ... read..

Devotees pray to Goddess Saraswati at Bhojshala Temple after MP High Court verdict

Dhar (Madhya Pradesh) | May 18, 2026 11:53:17 AM IST

Following a landmark verdict by the Indore Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court recognising the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex as a temple, devotees offered prayers to a portrait of Goddess Saraswati at the historic site in Dhar on Sunday. ... read..

Keralam Govt swearing-in: Bhupesh Baghel calls it 'big day' as Congress top brass attends ceremony

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | May 18, 2026 11:24:06 AM IST

Senior Congress leader and former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Monday described the swearing-in ceremony of the new Keralam government led by Chief Minister V D Satheesan as a significant occasion, calling it a "big day" for the state. ... read..

Bihar: Rs 20 lakh robbery accused shot during police encounter in Siwan, shifted to Patna hospital

Siwan (Bihar) | May 18, 2026 11:24:03 AM IST

A 26-year-old man wanted in connection with a Rs 20 lakh robbery case was hospitalised after a late-night police encounter in Siwan district on Monday. ... read..

AIADMK Senior Leader S Semmalai tenders his resignation from the party

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 18, 2026 11:23:58 AM IST

Senior All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) leader S Semmalai on Monday resigned from the party and submitted his resignation letter to AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS), citing dissatisfaction over recent developments wit ... read..

Congress heavyweights Ramesh Chennithala, Sunny Joseph, Muraleedharan sworn in as ministers in Keralam government

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | May 18, 2026 11:23:54 AM IST

Senior Congress leaders Ramesh Chennithala, Sunny Joseph and K Muraleedharan on Monday took oath as ministers in the new V D Satheesan-led Keralam government, as the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) formally returned to power in the state after ... read..

Chhattisgarh: One woman killed, 22 injured in private bus accident in Basta

Bastar (Chhattisgarh) | May 18, 2026 11:23:53 AM IST

A road accident in Chhattisgarh claimed the life of a woman and left 22 others injured in the Bastar district on Monday morning. The accident occurred when a passenger bus belonging to a private travel company lost control near the Balenga area. ... read..

"Conspiracy hatched by TMC": BJP's Rahul Sinha on recent clashes in Kolkata and Asansol

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 18, 2026 10:54:31 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Rahul Sinha on Monday accused the Trinamool Congress (TMC) of orchestrating recent communal incidents in Kolkata's Park Circus and Paschim Bardhaman's Asansol, claiming that the opposition party is trying to intentionally d ... read..

Himachal CM hails UDF's return in Keralam ahead of swearing-in ceremony, calls it " matter of great joy"

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | May 18, 2026 10:54:29 AM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday hailed the return of the United Democratic Front (UDF) to power in Keralam after a decade, calling it "a matter of great joy." ... read..

"Bengal's condition worse than Jammu and Kashmir": Dilip Ghosh amid Howrah station anti-encroachment drive

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 18, 2026 10:54:23 AM IST

West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Monday compared the state's current condition to Jammu and Kashmir, claiming that the condition in Bengal has become worse than that of the Union Territory in present times. ... read..

UDF storms back to power in Keralam: VD Satheesan sworn in as CM, ends decade of LDF rule

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | May 18, 2026 10:54:18 AM IST

Marking a historic political shift in the state, Congress leader VD Satheesan was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Keralam on Monday. ... read..

458 fresh enquiries launched, 181 FIRs registered, 59 cases reopened in 2021 West Bengal post-poll violence probe

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 18, 2026 10:54:13 AM IST

Fresh action has been initiated in connection with the 2021 post-poll violence cases in West Bengal, with authorities starting 458 new enquiries, registering 181 new FIRs and reopening 59 cases where final reports had earlier been submitted. ... read..

BJP National President Nitin Nabin chairs Odisha core committee meet in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | May 18, 2026 10:24:25 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin on Monday convened a meeting of the Odisha BJP core committee at the party's state headquarters in Bhubaneswar. ... read..

"Important decisions will be taken after Cabinet meeting": Congress MP K Suresh ahead of VD Satheesan's swearing-in as Keralam CM

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | May 18, 2026 10:24:20 AM IST

Congress MP K Suresh on Monday said the party was celebrating its victory in Keralam ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of the VD Satheesan-led government and stated that important decisions would be taken after the first Cabinet meeting. ... read..

Mumbai Crime Branch nabs two in West Bengal Ashram bombing case after tracking them to Borivali

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | May 18, 2026 10:24:19 AM IST

The Crime Intelligence Unit (CIU) of the Mumbai Crime Branch arrested two men from Borivali railway station who were allegedly involved in a bomb-hurling incident outside an Ashram in West Bengal's Murshidabad district. The arrests came after the accused ... read..

"Whatever portfolio is given, we'll do it with full commitment:" IUML's VE Abdul Gafoor ahead of Keralam Cabinet oath

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | May 18, 2026 10:24:14 AM IST

Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) MLA VE Abdul Gafoor on Monday said he was honoured to be inducted into the VD Satheesan-led Keralam Cabinet and assured that he would carry out whatever responsibility is assigned to him with full commitment. ... read..

BJP's Leander Paes expresses confidence in PM Modi amid fuel concerns

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | May 18, 2026 10:24:12 AM IST

Former Indian tennis player and BJP leader Leander Paes on Sunday expressed confidence in Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid concerns over fuel-related issues, saying India would overcome the situation positively under the Prime Minister's leadership. ... read..

Congress top brass arrives in Thiruvananthapuram to attend swearing-in of UDF govt in Keralam

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | May 18, 2026 10:24:09 AM IST

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, along with Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi and party leader Priyanka Gandhi, on Monday arrived in Thiruvananthapuram to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the UDF-led government. ... read..

Lucknow: Dismembered body of woman found in a trunk on an express train

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | May 18, 2026 9:53:46 AM IST

A gruesome discovery shocked railway authorities on Monday when the mutilated body of a young woman was found packed inside a metal trunk and a bag aboard a passenger train. The incident has triggered a massive, multi-state investigation by the railway po ... read..

Ramesh Chennithala confirms Home portfolio in VD Satheesan-led Keralam Cabinet; vows to implement Rahul Gandhi's five poll guarantees

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | May 18, 2026 9:53:42 AM IST

Senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala on Monday said he would assume charge of the Home portfolio in the incoming VD Satheesan-led government and asserted that the new administration would fulfil the five guarantees announced by Rahul Gandhi during th ... read..

Mallikarjun Kharge accuses Centre of hiking fuel prices post-election to avoid "major setback"

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | May 18, 2026 9:53:39 AM IST

Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday criticised the Centre over the recent fuel price hike, alleging that prices were increased after elections to avoid an electoral setback and claiming that inflation was affecting the poor. ... read..

Dehradun Zoo steps up heatwave protection measures for animals amid rising temperatures

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | May 18, 2026 9:53:38 AM IST

With the northern parts of the country, including Delhi and Dehradun, witnessing a sharp rise in temperatures, the Dehradun Zoo has intensified efforts to protect animals from the prevailing heatwave by introducing special cooling and care arrangements ac ... read..

UP: Murder accused escapes custody, injured in police encounter near Nepal border

Bahraich (Uttar Pradesh) | May 18, 2026 9:53:34 AM IST

A prime accused arrested for the brutal strangulation and murder of a seven-year-old girl was shot in the leg during a police encounter early Monday morning. The shootout occurred after the accused briefly escaped custody and opened fire on a security tea ... read..

Bihar: Fire breaks out in passenger train at Sasaram Railway Station, no injuries reported

Sasaram (Bihar) | May 18, 2026 9:53:33 AM IST

A sudden blaze erupted inside a coach of the Sasaram-Patna Passenger train on Monday at the Sasaram railway station. ... read..

"Everything is alright": KC Venugopal welcomes dignitaries for VD Satheesan's swearing-in as Keralam CM

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | May 18, 2026 9:53:31 AM IST

Congress MP KC Venugopal on Monday arrived at the airport in Thiruvananthapuram to welcome dignitaries arriving for the swearing-in ceremony of Chief Minister-designate VD Satheesan, as the United Democratic Front (UDF) prepared to assume power in Keralam ... read..

Delhi Judicial Service Association condemns viral courtroom videos, extends support to judicial officer amid Rohini Court row

New Delhi | May 18, 2026 9:24:08 AM IST

The Judicial Service Association of Delhi (JSAD) has strongly condemned the alleged illegal recording and circulation of video clips from courtroom proceedings conducted by District Judge-04 (North-West), Rohini Courts, Rakesh Kumar V, terming the inciden ... read..

"Rahul Gandhi now wants to do politics over children": BJP's Syed Shahnawaz Hussain hits back at him over NEET remarks

New Delhi | May 18, 2026 9:24:06 AM IST

BJP leader Syed Shahnawaz Hussain on Sunday hit back at Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on the NEET paper leak controversy and alleged irregularities in the education system, saying the Congress leader was trying to do poli ... read..

Bengal has been "unshackled": CM Adhikari says Bengali culture will be at "forefront" globally

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 18, 2026 9:24:03 AM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday said Bengali culture would once again be at the forefront globally, asserting that the people of the state had "unshackled" West Bengal from a regime that had allegedly suppressed its cultural identity ... read..

"Attacks on Sikhs, atrocities": BJP MP Nishikant Dubey slams Congress govt for Op Blue Star

New Delhi | May 18, 2026 9:24:01 AM IST

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Monday criticised the former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi-led Congress government for orchestrating the Operation Blue Star in Amritsar in 1984, with the support of the British Army, slamming the party for committing atrocities o ... read..

Keralam: Senior bishops of Jacobite Church meet CM-designate VD Satheesan ahead of swearing-in

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | May 18, 2026 9:23:56 AM IST

Senior Bishops of the Jacobite Church met with Keralam Chief Minister-designate VD Satheesan and extended greetings ahead of his swearing-in ceremony. ... read..

From security camps to service centres: Amit Shah to launch 'Jan Jan Suvidha Kendra' model in Bastar today

By Rajnish Singh Jagdalpur (Chhattisgarh) | May 18, 2026 9:23:54 AM IST

The forests of Bastar, once known for gunfire and security operations, are set to witness a historic transformation as Union Home Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate the "Jan Jan Suvidha Kendra" model from Netanar in Bastar on Monday. It is an initiative t ... read..

"Govt shields corrupt individuals, criminals": Tejashwi Yadav on NEET paper leak

Motihari (Bihar) | May 18, 2026 9:23:53 AM IST

Bihar Assembly Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav on Monday slammed the government over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, alleging that it shields corrupt individuals and criminals. ... read..

Mallikarjun Kharge hails "huge mandate" ahead of VD Satheesan's swearing-in as Keralam CM

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | May 18, 2026 8:53:23 AM IST

Ahead of the Swearing- in ceremony of Keralam Chief Minister, Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday, termed the Congress-led alliance's victory in the state as "unprecedented" and expressed happiness over the mandate received. ... read..

VD Satheesan set to take oath as Keralam Chief Minister today with full 20-member cabinet

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | May 18, 2026 8:53:22 AM IST

Chief Minister-designate V D Satheesan is set to take oath as the Chief Minister of Keralam on Monday at 10 am at the Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, along with his full Council of Ministers, marking the return of the United Democratic Front (UDF) ... read..

"PM's vision for North Bengal will be realised": West Bengal Assembly Speaker Rathindra Bose

Cooch Behar (West Bengal) | May 18, 2026 8:53:19 AM IST

West Bengal Assembly Speaker Rathindra Bose on Sunday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is effectively working for the upliftment of North Bengal, usually considered deprived and neglected. ... read..

Massive fire breaks out at Ashok Mill Compound in Mumbai's Dharavi; no injuries reported

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | May 18, 2026 8:53:15 AM IST

A major fire broke out at the Ashok Mill Compound in the Dharavi area of Mumbai on Sunday. ... read..

Allahabad HC stays coercive action against retired Colonel Kush Sharma; Centre directed to file response in recovery orders case

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | May 18, 2026 7:53:51 AM IST

The Allahabad High Court on Sunday stayed any coercive action against retired Army officer Colonel Kush Kumar Sharma till the next date of hearing while hearing a writ petition challenging two recovery orders issued against him. ... read..

Tripura focuses on early childhood education through intensive teacher training programme

Agartala (Tripura) | May 18, 2026 7:53:50 AM IST

Emphasizing the critical role of early childhood education in nation-building, Tripura Education Secretary Milind Dharmarao Ramteke stressed that maximum importance must be given to pre-primary education while addressing the concluding session of a five-d ... read..

"Terror unleashed by BJP Bengal-backed elements": TMC alleges party worker beaten to death on counting day

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 18, 2026 7:53:48 AM IST

All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) on Sunday alleged that one of its party workers was killed in South 24 Parganas on May 4, during the counting of votes for the Assembly elections. ... read..

Content creator arrested in Tripura over alleged rape of tribal woman lured with iPhone promise

Agartala (Tripura) | May 18, 2026 7:53:46 AM IST

A social media content creator and mobile shop owner was arrested by police in Tripura on charges of allegedly raping a tribal woman after allegedly luring her with the promise of gifting an expensive iPhone, police said on Sunday. ... read..

Odisha CM welcomes BJP chief Nitin Nabin in Bhubaneswar for his 2-day visit

Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) | May 18, 2026 7:23:48 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president Nitin Nabin has embarked on a two-day organisational visit to Odisha from Sunday. ... read..

West Bengal govt raises upper age limit for government jobs

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 18, 2026 7:23:44 AM IST

The West Bengal government has officially increased the upper age limit for recruitment into various categories of state services. ... read..

WB: Police detain protesters after stone-pelting incident at Park Street

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 18, 2026 7:23:42 AM IST

Kolkata Police have arrested multiple people after an alleged stone pelting incident at Park Street, which occured during a protest against bulldozer action, officials have confirmed. ... read..

Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma meets de-notified, nomadic communities; assures all-around development and economic support for farmers

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | May 18, 2026 7:23:40 AM IST

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Sunday reiterated his government's firm commitment to the all-round development and social upliftment of the De-notified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic communities. ... read..

UP Cabinet expansion: Former BJP chief Bhupendra Chaudhary gets MSME, Manoj Pandey to take charge of Food and Civil Supplies

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | May 18, 2026 6:53:21 AM IST

Following the decision to expand the Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath-led cabinet, the Uttar Pradesh government has finalised the portfolio allocations for the newly inducted and promoted leaders. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: Three arrested for gang-rape of minor girl in Chhatarpur

Chhatarpur (Madhya Pradesh) | May 18, 2026 6:53:18 AM IST

Madhya Pradesh Police have arrested three men for the alleged gang-rape of a minor girl after tracking them through nearly 100 CCTV camera feeds, officials confirmed. ... read..

Delhi HC grants bail to AIDS patient, says accused has right to breathe fresh air, recieve due care

New Delhi | May 18, 2026 6:23:39 AM IST

The Delhi High Court has recently granted bail to a person who is suffering from HIV-AIDS and various other ailments. The High Court, while granting bail, noted the medical status report filed by the jail authorities. ... read..

PM Modi's dream project, 'Kalpasar Project,' gets new boost with Dutch technology

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | May 18, 2026 6:23:37 AM IST

Significant progress has been made toward realising Gujarat's ambitious Kalpasar Project through the efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ... read..

"BJP should not abuse or misuse its power": CPI's D Raja on west Bengal demolition drive

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 18, 2026 6:23:31 AM IST

Communist Party of India General Secretary D Raja on Sunday criticised the use of bulldozers during an anti-encroachment drive in West Bengal's Howrah, while saying that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) "should not misuse or abuse its power". ... read..

"Knowledge of languages, participation in sports are key to students' success": Chiliean envoy to India Juan Angulo

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | May 18, 2026 6:23:23 AM IST

Stressing the need for holistic development for students, Chilean Ambassador to India, Juan Angulo highlighted that in today's competitive era, academic knowledge alone is not sufficient and that knowledge of different languages along with active particip ... read..

Congress-led UDF Cabinet to take oath tomorrow; Keralam CM-designate VD Satheesan announces full list ahead of swearing-in ceremony

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | May 17, 2026 11:53:58 PM IST

Chief Minister-designate VD Satheesan is set to take oath as the Chief Minister of Keralam tomorrow at 10 am, along with his full Council of Ministers, after formally announcing the complete Cabinet list on Sunday ahead of the swearing-in ceremony at the ... read..

Arunachal Pradesh: Indian Army conducts self-defence training camp at Menchuka Valley school

Menchuka (Arunachal Pradesh) | May 17, 2026 11:24:28 PM IST

The Spearhead Division under the aegis of Spear Corps, conducted a week-long self-defence training camp for students of Class VI and above at Menchuka Valley School, Arunachal Pradesh, reaffirming the Indian Army's commitment towards youth empowerment and ... read..

'Anti-social elements pelted stones under guise of labour protest': SSP Dehradun Pramendra Dobhal on Selakui violence

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | May 17, 2026 11:24:26 PM IST

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Dehradun, Pramendra Dobhal, said that during the labour protests in industrial units located in the Selakui industrial area over demands for wage hikes, some "anti-social" elements attempted to disrupt peace and law a ... read..

"Can understand what students go through after paper leak, but taking extreme step like suicide can't be solution": Kejriwal amid NEET row

New Delhi | May 17, 2026 11:24:24 PM IST

Amid growing anxiety among students following the cancellation of the NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) exam, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday reached out directly to students through a video message, urging th ... read..

Delhi Police launches fuel-saving drive following PM Modi's austerity appeal

New Delhi | May 17, 2026 11:24:22 PM IST

The Delhi Police has rolled out a comprehensive fuel-saving and cost-optimisation drive across all units and offices in the national capital, following an appeal for austerity measures in the backdrop of the current international situation and a call made ... read..

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