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Bhojshala dispute: Mosque committee challenges HC order in Supreme Court
The Kamal Maula Mosque committee on Thursday, May 21, approached the Supreme Court challenging the Madhya Pradesh High Court order that declared the disputed Bhojshala complex a temple and barred Friday prayers…
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Artist Rumale’s paintings bring old Bengaluru to life at Salar Jung Museum
Hyderabad: As part of its programming to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Salar Jung Museum, a retrospective exhibition of the famed artist and laureate Rumale Chennabasaviah is currently on display until…
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EC announces Rajya Sabha polls for 24 seats on June 18
New Delhi: The Election Commission on Friday, May 22, announced polls for 24 Rajya Sabha seats on June 18 following retirement of incumbents, including former prime minister HD Deve Gowda and Congress…
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Explained: What is Telangana’s proposed 3rd DISCOM TGRPDCL?
Hyderabad: The Telangana government has announced plans to create a third electricity distribution company — Telangana Rythu Power Distribution Company Limited (TGRPDCL) — focused mainly on agriculture and government-linked water supply services.…
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UGC NET exam registration deadline extended till May 23
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the deadline for online registration of the UGC National Eligibility Test June 2026 exam till May 23. In an official public notice issued on May…
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CJI Surya Kant: Constitution belongs to every citizen, not just cosmopolitans
New Delhi: Constitution belongs to all citizens equally and is not a privilege of a few cosmopolitans who can afford cost-bearing processes and engage the best of the brains, Chief Justice of…
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Youths clash with Thar jeeps on Vijayawada road, one detained
Hyderabad: A dramatic clash between two youths involving Thar jeeps on the busy Patamata High Tension 100 Feet Road created panic among locals and motorists in the early hours of Friday, May…
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Cockroach Janta Party founder’s parents say they won’t let him join politics
The meteoric rise of satirical digital outfit Cockroach Janta Party on social media has left the parents of its founder, Abhijeet Dipke, overwhelmed by fears that he could land in trouble or…
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Afghanistan: UN flags new law that allows child marriage for girls
The United Nations expressed “grave concern” on Thursday about a new law issued by Afghanistan’s Taliban government on separation in marriage which includes provisions on child marriage, saying the code further entrenches…
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I-PAC raid row: SC to hear ED plea against Mamata Banerjee today
New Delhi: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Friday, May 22, a plea filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), alleging interference by then West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and…
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Umar Khalid moves Delhi High Court seeking interim bail
New Delhi: Jailed student activist Umar Khalid has moved the Delhi High Court, challenging a trial court order denying him interim bail in connection with the larger conspiracy case linked to the…
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Air India plane makes emergency landing at Delhi airport
New Delhi: An Air India aircraft from Bengaluru, with 160 passengers on board, made an emergency landing at the Delhi airport due to suspected engine fire on the evening of Thursday, May…
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Titans eliminate CSK from IPL play-offs race, close in on top qualification
Ahmedabad: Gujarat Titans’ bankable top order laid the groundwork for a dominating 89-run win over Chennai Super Kings here on Thursday, taking them closer to a top-two qualification for the Indian Premier…
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Delivery boy held for supplying mule accounts, earned Rs 50K per account
Hyderabad: A 27-year-old delivery boy was arrested by the Cyberabad police on Thursday, May 21, for allegedly supplying bank accounts for cybercrime activities. Dilip Singh, from Jeedimetla, was paid Rs 25,000 for…
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Krishna Nagar, Ram Gali: Pakistan restores pre-Partition names
Krishna Nagar, Jain Mandir Chowk, Ram Gali, Dharampura, Lakshmi Chowk – no, these are not names of Indian cities. They are the new names of several streets and roads in Lahore. Shocked?…
