- India
11 holding centres set up in Bengal, 335 suspected ‘infiltrators’ lodged
Kolkata: As part of its “detect, delete and deport” policy, the West Bengal government has so far set up 11 holding centres for suspected illegal immigrants, and 335 detainees are currently being…
- India
IPL: BCCI bans smart sunglasses, warns of action in case of violation
New Delhi: The BCCI’s Anti-Corruption Unit has barred the usage of smart sunglasses by players and match officials in the ongoing IPL, citing its advanced communication features which allow live streaming and…
- World
Blue Origin rocket explodes on the launch pad during an engine-firing test
A rocket belonging to Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin exploded during a test at the launch pad Thursday night, shaking nearby homes and briefly painting the sky orange. Blue Origin said its New…
- India
Netanyahu says Israel isolated globally except in India, Congress slams Modi
New Delhi: The Congress on Friday, May 29, accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of demonstrating “extreme moral cowardice” by standing out as Israel’s strongest supporter, and said his stance is a “betrayal”…
- India
NEET fee refund deadline extended to June 22 as 13 lakh update bank details
New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended till June 22 the deadline for submitting bank account details for refund of examination fee for candidates of the National Eligibility cum Entrance…
- India
Part of under-construction bridge collapses in UP, six labourers killed
Hamirpur: Six labourers were killed and three others injured after part of an under-construction bridge collapsed following a storm over the Betwa river in Uttar Pradesh’s Hamirpur district early Friday, May 27,…
- India
Nashik TCS case: SIT files second chargesheet in connection with 8 FIRs
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the alleged TCS sexual harassment-forced conversion case has filed its second chargesheet in a Nashik court. The chargesheet concerns eight FIRs registered at Mumbai Naka police…
- India
Ajmer ex-sarpanch, 3 others killed and burned in car; wife, son, daughter held
Jaipur: A 45-year-old former village sarpanch and three members of his family were allegedly murdered and set on fire inside a car in Rajasthan on Thursday, May 28, police said on Thursday.…
- India
Muslims in UP celebrate Bakrid with goat-shaped cakes after BJP MLA’s appeal
Ghaziabad: Goat-shaped cakes replaced animal sacrifice for several Muslim families in Ghaziabad’s Loni this Eid-ul-Azha, as residents embraced an “eco-friendly” celebration after an appeal by BJP MLA Nand Kishore Gurjar. Videos from…
- India
God’s gift to Indian cricket: Gavaskar backs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for England tour
New Delhi: Sunil Gavaskar believes that teen prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is “God’s gift to Indian cricket” and needs to be picked for their upcoming white ball tour of England even if it…
- Kerala
12 arrested for attack on ED officials after search at Vijayan residence
Thiruvananthapuram: Police on Thursday said it has arrested 12 people so far in connection with the violent attack on vehicles belonging to ED officials who had searched the rented residence of former…
- India
Forgotten by capital-dwellers, Hathi Basti clings to its elephant legacy
New Delhi: Time is rarely kind, but it has been particularly cruel on Hathi Basti. The now-desolate enclave still stands on the bank of the Yamuna near ITO, forgotten by capital-dwellers as…
- Business
Oil prices climb, but US stocks hold near their records
New York: Oil prices are clawing back some of their sharp drops from earlier in the week on Thursday, but US stocks are remaining near their records as companies like Dollar Tree,…
- Telangana
Telangana govt proposes unified welfare card, state-level ID along Aadhaar lines
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday, May 28, directed officials to prepare a “unified welfare card” for every person, which would have comprehensive details of benefits being received under…
- Bangalore
Protests erupt across Karnataka after Siddaramaiah resigns as CM
Bengaluru: Supporters of Congress leader Siddaramaiah on Thursday, May 28, staged protests in several parts of Karnataka against his decision to step down as chief minister. Emotional scenes were witnessed outside his…
