India
- India
Himanta takes oath as Assam CM for second successive term
Guwahati: Himanta Biswa Sarma was sworn in as the chief minister of Assam for the second consecutive term on Tuesday, May 12. Four MLAs – the BJP’s Rameswar Teli and Ajanta Neog,…
- India
NEET-UG 2026 cancelled; govt orders CBI inquiry into allegations
New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Tuesday, May 12, announced the cancellation of NEET (UG) 2026 conducted on May 3, and said the examination will be re-conducted on dates to…
- India
HC restrains TVK MLA from voting in TN legislative assembly
Chennai: The Madras High Court on Tuesday, May 12, restrained TVK MLA R Srinivasa Sethupathi, who won from the Tirupattur assembly constituency by just one vote, from voting, including the confidence motion…
- India
Man nabbed with bullets from new Assam govt’s swearing-in venue
Guwahati: A man was nabbed on Tuesday, May 12, from the venue of the swearing-in ceremony of the new Assam government allegedly with a few rounds of live bullets, police said. The…
- India
CM Vijay orders closure of 717 liquor shops across TN
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Tuesday, May 12, ordered the closure of 717 retail liquor outlets, including 276 shops near places of worship across the state. Considering the…
- World
Scientific progress viewed through narrow lens, Jaishankar says at math exhibition
United Nations: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar inaugurated an exhibition highlighting Indian civilisation’s contributions to mathematics, noting that the global narrative of scientific progress has long been viewed through a “narrow lens”…
- India
India ready to crush cross-border threats, says Navy Chief
Mumbai: Indian Navy chief designate Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan has said the country has been a victim of terrorism for several years, and asserted that it remains prepared to counter and quell…
- India
PM Modi, HM Shah to attend Himanta Sarma’s swearing-in today
Guwahati: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with top leaders of the Union government, will attend the swearing-in ceremony of the new Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance government in Assam on Tuesday,…
- Middle East
PM Modi to visit UAE, Europe on six-day diplomatic tour
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake a six-day visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy beginning Friday to further deepen India’s bilateral ties amid…
- Middle East
Seriously ill Indian flown from Saudi Arabia to India on stretcher support
Riyadh: A seriously ill Indian national from Uttar Pradesh has been repatriated from Saudi Arabia to India with stretcher support arranged by the Indian Embassy in Riyadh. In a post on X…
- Hyderabad
7 interstate drug peddlers held near ORR while transporting 400 kg ganja
Hyderabad: Seven interstate drug peddlers were arrested near Nehru Outer Ring Road (ORR) on Monday, May 11. Around 400 kg of ganja and other items worth Rs 2 crore were seized. Police…
- Bangalore
K-RIDE signs Rs 1,513 cr contract with Chennai ICF for suburban rail coaches
Bengaluru: In a major development for Bengaluru’s long-pending suburban rail initiative, Karnataka Rail Infrastructure Development Enterprise has given a Rs 1,513.75 crore contract to Integral Coach Factory (ICF) for the supply of…
- Bollywood
The only Indian actor who worked with Kendall Jenner so far
Hyderabad: Late Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput is still remembered for his charm, talent, and unforgettable screen presence. Apart from his successful films, one of his most talked-about moments came in 2017…
- Hate Crime
‘Made in Pakistan’ fan lands madrasa management in trouble
Kushinagar: Two men were detained after police were informed of a fan inside a madrasa that allegedly had a “Made in Pakistan” label. The incident occurred on Sunday, May 10, when the madrasa…
- Bangalore
Doctor’s alleged negligence during sterilisation surgery claims woman’s life
Chikkaballapur: Allegations of medical negligence have surfaced at a government hospital in Chintamani taluk after a 24-year-old woman reportedly died following complications arising from a sterilisation surgery. The incident triggered protests by…