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US Secretary of State's visit to India: What's the agenda
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio is on a four-day visit to India. The trip comes at a time when both Washington and New Delhi are trying to recalibrate their strategic priorities amid shifting global alignments.
Petrol, diesel prices hiked for third time this month
Petrol prices have increased by 87 paise, and diesel prices have risen by 91 paise in Delhi, marking the third hike in just 10 days. As of Saturday, the price of petrol is now Rs 99.51 per liter, while diesel costs Rs 92.49 per liter.
Absconding Twisha Sharma's husband, Samarth Singh, arrested after 10 days
Samarth Singh, the husband of Twisha Sharma, who was found hanging at their Bhopal home on May 12, has been arrested.
'Why should children of IAS parents get reservation?': SC
The Supreme Court has questioned the need for reservation benefits for children of families who have already achieved educational and economic advancement.
Jhalmuri vendor receiving death threats from Pakistan after PM's visit
Bikram Sau, a jhalmuri vendor from Jhargram, West Bengal, has claimed that he has been receiving death threats from international numbers after Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited his stall during an election campaign on April 19.
Supreme Court larger bench to reconsider Umar Khalid's bail denial
The Supreme Court has agreed to reconsider its earlier order denying bail to Umar Khalid in the Delhi riots conspiracy case.
NIA discloses Pahalgam attackers' full timeline
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a 1,597-page chargesheet detailing the April 2025 Pahalgam attack in Jammu and Kashmir.
Centre agrees to bring back some deported individuals from Bangladesh
The Union government has agreed to bring back certain individuals who were deported to Bangladesh to determine their citizenship status, Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta told the Supreme Court on Friday.
Court clears Twisha Sharma's 2nd autopsy by AIIMS Delhi team
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has permitted a second autopsy of Twisha Sharma's body, a decision welcomed by her family, who have long contended that her death was not a mere suicide.
How to get errors fixed on your PAN card easily
Managing multiple Permanent Account Numbers (PAN) cards can be tricky, especially when it comes to correcting errors.
SC lifts ban on academics who wrote NCERT's judiciary chapter
The Supreme Court has lifted the ban on three academics who wrote a controversial National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) Class 8 chapter on "corruption in the judiciary."
Government mulls single entrance exam for engineering, medical courses
The central government is mulling over a proposal to introduce a single entrance examination for engineering and medical courses.
Meet Suneeta Godbole: Padma Shri awardee who champions tribal healthcare
President Droupadi Murmu will present the Padma Awards for 2026 on May 25 at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Padma Shri Tiruttani Swaminathan, 'odhuvar' who preserved ancient Tevaram hymns
Shri Tiruttani Swaminathan, eminent artist and head of the Thevara Padasalai of Dharumapuram Aadheenam, has been conferred the Padma Shri in recognition of his exceptional contribution to Tamil Pann Isai and the sacred tradition of Thirumurai hymns.
Meet Padma Bhushan awardee Shatavadhani Dr. R Ganesh
Renowned scholar and polyglot from Karnataka, Shatavadhani Dr. R Ganesh, has been conferred with the Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian award, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to art and India's cultural heritage.
Meet 'Doctor Bhaiya' Ramchandra Godbole, Padma Shri Recipient From Chhattisgarh
Dr. Ramchandra Godbole has been honored with the Padma Shri for his relentless healthcare service to tribal communities in Chhattisgarh.
From Veerappan hunt to Padma Shri: K Vijay Kumar's story
Former Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Director General K Vijay Kumar is set to be conferred the Padma Shri award on May 25.
Umar Khalid gets 3-day interim bail for mother's surgery
The Delhi High Court has granted three days of interim bail to activist Umar Khalid, who is currently incarcerated in Tihar Jail. The court's decision comes in light of his mother's upcoming surgery.
Who is Janardan Bothe? Social worker honored with Padma Shri
President Droupadi Murmu will confer the prestigious Padma Shri award on veteran social worker and educationist Janardan Bapurao Bothe.
5,000-year-old martial art practitioner K Pajanivel among 2026's Padma awardees
K Pajanivel, a 53-year-old practitioner of the ancient Tamil martial art Silambam, will be awarded the Padma Shri on May 25.
'National security concerns': Why government blocked 'Cockroach Janta Party' handle
The X handle of the "Cockroach Janta Party," a satirical account launched after Chief Justice of India Surya Kant's remarks about those who "attack the system," has been withheld on the orders of the central government.
Man installs CCTVs tracking Army movement, sends Pakistani handlers footage
The Punjab Police have arrested a man from Pathankot district for allegedly installing CCTV cameras along National Highway-44 to monitor the movement of Army and paramilitary forces and sharing this information with handlers based in Pakistan and other anti-national elements abroad.
Delhi reels under severe heatwave; IMD issues orange alert
Delhi has been reeling under a severe heatwave, with temperatures likely to touch 46 degrees Celsius.
Modi holds 4-hour meet with ministers on energy, 'Viksit Bharat'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a four-and-a-half-hour meeting with his council of ministers on Thursday evening.
'Only certain questions...': NTA denies NEET-UG 2026 paper leak
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has denied a full-fledged paper leak in the NEET-UG 2026 exam. The agency told the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education that "only certain questions came out," according to India Today.
Who is Anke Gowda? Story of the Padma Shri awardee
Anke Gowda is a retired sugar factory worker from Karnataka who has spent over five decades amassing an incredible collection of two million books.
Air India flight suffers tailstrike at Bengaluru airport while landing
An Air India flight from Delhi to Bengaluru, AI2651, suffered a tailstrike while landing at Kempegowda International Airport on Thursday.
Bengal bars government employees from media interaction without prior permission
The West Bengal government has issued a new circular barring its employees and officers from talking to the media without prior permission.
Pulwama attack mastermind Hamza Burhan shot dead in PoK
Hamza Burhan, a key figure of the Pakistan-backed terror outfit Al-Badr and an Over Ground Worker (OGW) during the Pulwama terror attack, has been killed in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
India's power demand hits record high for 3rd day
India's peak power demand hit a record high for the third consecutive day on Wednesday, reaching 265.4 gigawatts (GW) at 3:45pm.
NIA arrests Kolkata resident for spying for Pakistan
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a Kolkata-based man, Zafar Riaz alias Rizvi, for allegedly spying for Pakistani intelligence officers.
Devaki Amma G: Kerala's 'forest mother' honored with Padma Shri
Kollakkayil Devaki Amma G, a 92-year-old environmentalist from Kerala, has been honored with the Padma Shri award for her remarkable work in afforestation and biodiversity conservation.
Meet Tripti Mukherjee, Kantha stitch artist honored with Padma Shri
Tripti Mukherjee, a resident of Suri, Birbhum district in West Bengal, will be awarded the Padma Shri for her work in reviving and promoting Kantha embroidery.
Meet Vempaty Kutumba Sastry, Sanskrit scholar awarded Padma Shri 2026
President Droupadi Murmu will present the Padma Awards for 2026 on May 25.
Who is Techi Gubin, Padma Shri awardee from Arunachal
Techi Gubin from Arunachal Pradesh has been awarded the Padma Shri for his outstanding contribution to social work.
'Vande Mataram' now compulsory in Bengal madrasas
The West Bengal government has made the singing of "Vande Mataram" compulsory during morning assemblies in all state-run schools and madrassas with "immediate effect."
Delhi Airport issues passenger advisory regarding Ebola Virus
The Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi has issued a health advisory for international passengers arriving from or transiting through Ebola-affected countries.
Centre asks Meta, Google, Telegram to curb NEET misinformation
The Indian government has asked tech giants Meta, Google, and Telegram to combat misinformation ahead of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test-Undergraduate (NEET-UG) re-examination.
PM calls crucial council meeting today amid West Asia crisis
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a crucial meeting of the Council of Ministers on Thursday at 4:00pm upon his return from his five-nation foreign tour.
Delhi-NCR 3-day taxi-auto strike begins; all you need to know
Taxi and auto unions in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) have launched a three-day strike starting from Thursday. The strike will continue till May 23.