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โ€˜Patriotโ€™ movie review: Mohanlal-Mammootty film is engaging and brave despite its predictability

Mohanlal and Mammootty are tools for a socio-political endeavour in Mahesh Narayananโ€™s โ€˜Patriotโ€™, which doesnโ€™t engage in star service

Kurnool studentโ€™s alleged suicide in Chicago: Lokesh asks Union Aviation Minister to expedite repatriation

The Andhra Pradesh HRD Minister assured the family of swift assistance after a TDP IT cell member flagged the case on social media; the Kurnool district police said no formal communication had been received

Indigenous stealth frigate 'Mahendragiri' endowed with potent weapon system delivered to Navy

With an indigenous content of 75%, the project has involved over 200 MSMEs at MDSL and has enabled employment generation of approximately 4,000 personnel directly

Why Singapore, Thailand are among the worldโ€™s โ€˜happiestโ€™ economies

Singapore and Thailand ranked among the worldโ€™s โ€œleast miserableโ€ economies in an annual index compiled by a Johns Hopkins University economist, who said Southeast Asia was one of the โ€œhealthiest economic neighbourhoodsโ€ in the world. The 2025 Hankeโ€™s Annual Misery Index (HAMI), compiled by applied economics professor Steve Hanke, measures the โ€œeconomic temperatureโ€ of a country and seeks to approximate how its average citizen experiences the economy. This yearโ€™s HAMI found that several...

More Hongkongers can drive to Macau under expanded travel scheme

More Hong Kong permanent residents will soon be able to drive to Macau for work, sightseeing, family visits and business as the two cities move to expand an existing scheme to make better use of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge. The Transport Department said on Friday that all Hong Kong permanent residents and locally registered companies would be allowed to apply for 400 multiple-entry quota places under a new category for drivers of non-commercial private cars. Under the current scheme, only...

4 killed in second Indonesia train crash in days

A train hit a car in Indonesia on Friday, killing four people including two children, police said, days after another deadly train crash outside the capital Jakarta. The driver of the car involved in the collision in Central Java province did not see the oncoming train on a level crossing due to thick fog, local traffic officer Eko Ari Kisworo said in a statement issued by the police. The train then collided with the car, which carried nine people and was flung about 20m (66ft) before hitting a...

Buddhaโ€™s teachings should be lived every day: ADC

ACB traps lineman while taking โ‚น1 lakh bribe in Nellore district

Accused collected โ‚น4.90 lakh earlier, demanded more for service connection transfer and transformer shifting, and was caught red-handed, say ACB officials

Seven districts log above 45ยฐC in Telangana on April 30

Tokyo man who attacked teens with hammer arrested after manhunt

A man who is believed to have struck a 17-year-old high school student in the face with a hammer in Tokyo earlier this week was arrested on Friday after a manhunt on suspicion of attempted murder, according to local police. Teruyuki Takabayashi, 44, was apprehended in Narashino, Chiba Prefecture after allegedly attacking the boy between 7.15am and 7.25am on Wednesday in Fussa, a suburban area in western Tokyo. The boy was part of a group of seven teenagers hanging around a nearby restaurant at...

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Admission process for RGKUT integrated B.Tech courses begins

The last date for submission of application forms is May 30, 2026

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Exploring Shekhawati: Rajasthanโ€™s open-air art gallery of frescoed havelis

Journey through Shekhawati, where frescoed havelis, historic towns, and cultural festivals trace the afterlife of a mercantile desert civilisation

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Advocates demand High Court circuit bench for central region of State in Shivamogga

Advocates in Shivamogga oppose setting up a bench in Mangaluru covering the coastal and Malnad districts, including Shivamogga

Explained: Tamil Nadu elections and the long gap between polling and counting

Tamil Naduโ€™s Assembly elections have often seen long gaps between polling and the counting of votes. This video looks at how election schedules in the state have evolved since 1967, the reasons behind delays, and the political moments that shaped modern Tamil Nadu.

Giorgia Meloniโ€™s moral retreat on Gaza

The Italian PMโ€™s response to Israelโ€™s genocidal war on Gaza reflects not moral conviction, but political calculation.

Why US may regret pushing allies towards greater defence autonomy

The need for the United States to start offloading some of its global responsibilities did not begin with Donald Trump. More than a decade ago, when working as a journalist and graduate student, I heard from political scientists and other observers of US foreign relations that allies would, at some point, need to rely less on Washington and start boosting their own defence budgets; this was particularly true of Americaโ€™s European and East Asian allies, facing US adversaries in Russia and...

Political parties in T.N. crunch numbers as counting day nears

After the EVMs were sealed and sent to the strong room, the booth agents of established political parties sent a report of not just the votes polled in their booth but also a prediction of the number of votes their party would get in their assessment

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TDP chief Palla Srinivasa Rao welcomes State governmentโ€™s move to feature Class X toppers from governement schools

The Gajuwaka MLA said the recognition would shape student confidence and serve as a source of social inspiration, particularly for those from disadvantaged backgrounds

Greek Orthodox Church sounds alarm over attacks on Christians in Jerusalem

Warning follows Jewish man's arrest over brutal attack on nun in Jerusalem this week.

B. Sumathi takes charge as Malkajgiri Police Commissioner

The IPS officer vows tech-driven crackdown on cybercrime and narcotics

AAP govt. wins trust vote in Punjab Assembly

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said the AAP was united, but the motion was to counter โ€œfalse rumours and newsโ€

Trial in U.P. and full execution in Bengal, says Akhilesh targeting BJP, EC

Despite a parallel structure of Central forces functioning in West Bengal, the Mamata Banerjeed-led Trinamool Congress is going to win the polls there in a historic manner, says the Samajwadi Party president

From banking to AI, these are the key international economic bodies based in China

The recent launch of the World Data Organization in Beijing added another node to a growing network of bodies headquartered in China with international participation and cross-border mandates. China is fostering these lenders, institutions and intergovernmental organisations as President Xi Jinping pushes for improved โ€œglobal governanceโ€. The move came as Washingtonโ€™s measures โ€“ from global tariff hikes, war on Iran and the recently released โ€œEconomic Furyโ€ strategy โ€“ have set back some key...

How commercial LPG cylinder price hike will impact not just food prices in Bengaluru, but also bottled water and spices

Beverages are set to get costlier by about 25%, while food items are likely to rise byย at leastย 20% across small and mid-scale eateries, according to hoteliers

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IndiGo flight aborts take-off at Lucknow after monkeys spotted on runway

A significant amount of fuel was consumed during the aborted take-off, necessitating refuelling and causing delays to the flight as well as affecting the departure schedule of some other flights

Hong Kong taxi driver arrested for dangerous driving, hitting speeds of 160km/h

Hong Kong police have arrested a taxi driver for dangerous driving on the first of the five-day mainland Chinese Labour Day โ€œgolden weekโ€ holiday, after he was caught reaching speeds of 160km/h (99.4mph) and completing a 42km ride in just half an hour. Police took enforcement action against the 31-year-old driver on Friday after intelligence officers found the arrestee, who mainly drives around Sai Kung, had frequently uploaded videos of dangerous driving online. โ€œOfficers went undercover as...

Beijingโ€™s Xia Baolong, top energy official hold talks with CLPโ€™s Michael Kadoorie

Beijingโ€™s point man on Hong Kong affairs and a senior national energy official have held meetings with CLP Holdings chairman Michael Kadoorie, with observers saying it signalled the firm was expected to help minimise livelihood disruptions amid the ongoing global fuel crisis and support the Northern Metropolis megaproject. The Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office said its director, Xia Baolong, spoke with Kadoorie, his son Philip Kadoorie and the senior management of energy firm CLP Power in...

High drama in Punjab Assembly; Congress, Akali Dal allege CM Mann was drunk during House proceedings

Congress MLAs staged a walkout and urged the Speaker to initiate action, while the party also called for dope testing of all MLAs and an independent medical check by PGIMER

Gaza aid flotilla vessels taken to Crete after Israeli interception

Israelโ€™s military reportedly seized 22 vessels sailing among the Global Sumud Flotilla.

Could Chinese mathematicians tip the balance in a US conference boycott?

A Chinese boycott of the โ€œWorld Cup of mathematicsโ€ this year could be decisive, according to a co-organiser of a petition calling for the event to be moved out of the United States this year. Ila Varma, a University of Toronto mathematician and boycott co-organiser, said the country was โ€œuniquely situatedโ€ to act โ€“ both as a target of US restrictions and as a major scientific powerhouse. โ€œThe Chinese government does not apply sanctions to US universities the way the US government does to...

No scope for wrongdoing at counting centres, Bengal CEO says as security forces maintain strict vigil

Stating that round-the-clock CCTV monitoring of strong rooms was in place, Manoj Agarwal termed the allegations baseless

124 villagers voluntarily hand over land parcels for Vadhvan Port in Palghar district

Covering roughly 2.5 hectares, the land parcel in Varor village comprises 41 subdivisions. This corridor is highly strategic for the port's infrastructure and had previously been stalled due to complex survey disputes, the district administration said in a release

Hit hard by โ‚น991 price hike for commercial LPG, Mysuru hoteliers say rate went up by โ‚น1,440 in two months

Describing the surge as โ€˜abnormal and alarmingโ€™, the Mysuru Hotel Ownersโ€™ Association said the sharp rise over just two months is placing mounting pressure on the hospitality industry and small businesses

Post-poll violence reported in three Bengal districts; police begin probe

According to party sources, Mr. Amin was assaulted at a tea stall by a group of local leaders allegedly led by a TMC regional functionary. Family members alleged that he had stepped out of his house at night when the incident took place

Hegseth says clock paused on deadline to seek approval for Iran war

The US defence secretary says the timer for the president to report to Congress "pauses or stops" in a ceasefire.

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Scammers impersonate Nilgiris Collector, case registered

Nearly โ‚น1,000 hike in commercial cylinder price is a harsh blow to cafes, hotels and street side vendors: Uttam

Telangana Civil Supplies Minister demanded prices to be rolled back

Bangladesh's foreign ministry summons India's acting Envoy over Himantaโ€™s remarks: report

In a social media post, Himanta Sarma last week said 20 foreign nationals were apprehended in Assam and pushed back to Bangladesh

TVK election office set afire near Tiruchi

According to the police, the structure had been put up with coconut fronds and displayed party banners, serving as a local election office for the Srirangam Assembly constituency

Has the US-Iran ceasefire reset the clock on War Powers Act deadline?

Defence secretary claims hostilities have ceased, but lawmakers say US forces remain active despite halted air raids.

Noida International airport to start commercial flights from June 15

On March 28, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi formally inaugurated the National Capital Regionโ€™s second airport, the Noida International Airport

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Telangana RTC conductor allegedly assaults officials, faces action

Hong Kong seizes HK$16 million of counterfeit goods in joint cross-border operation

Hong Kong authorities uncovered 23 cross-boundary and transshipment counterfeiting cases in a joint operation with mainland China and Macau in April, seizing about 46,000 items worth an estimated HK$16 million (US$2 million). The Customs and Excise Department said on Friday that the operation found that 21 cases involved local express couriers and logistics companies. The remaining two cases involved batches of counterfeit goods discovered on two inbound lorries at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau...

Man jailed over attempted murder charge in stabbings of Jewish men in London

A 45-year-old man was charged on Friday with attempted murder in the stabbings of two Jewish men in London, the latest in a string of attacks that have sparked fear and anger in Britainโ€™s Jewish community. Essa Suleiman was remanded into custody after appearing in Westminster Magistratesโ€™ Court to face two counts of the charge related to the attack in Golders Green. He also faces a third count of attempted murder over an incident elsewhere in the city earlier the same day that left a man with...

Riots erupt over Australian Aboriginal girlโ€™s murder as suspect arrested

Australian authorities appeal for calm after riots over killing of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby.

Modi empowered ED to cleanse cancer of financial crimes; not to target anyone: MoS Pankaj Chaudhary

He said the ED's name is "respected" not only in India but also at various global forums including the FATF which praised its investigative skills

Andhra University gets โ‚น180-crore C-ART observatory; monsoon below normal, says Earth Sciences Secretary

M. Ravichandran said El Niรฑo conditions appeared to be developing earlier than expected, with potential impacts likely by July-August

Falklands claim: Can Argentinaโ€™s Milei use Trump ties to challenge the UK?

As US-UK relations nosedive, questions are mounting over whether Trump might shift Washington's position on the islands.

T.N. elections: Hard work of DMK cadre will yield desired result on May 4, says Stalin

Mr. Stalin said on Labour Day that workersโ€™ dignity, rights, and fair compensation remain central to the governmentโ€™s approach

Anticipatory bail to Pawan Khera: Justice prevailed and arrest should be last resort, says Congress

The Supreme Court has grantedย Congress leader Pawan Khera anticipatory bailย in a criminal case instituted on a complaint filed by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswaโ€™s wife, saying the case appears to be motivated by political rivalry and does not warrant custodial interrogation

Deadly train crash in Indonesia exposes severe safety gaps, dangerous crossings

A horrific train crash that killed 16 passengers on the outskirts of Jakarta has prompted Indonesiaโ€™s President Prabowo Subianto to pledge 4 trillion rupiah (US$230 million) to overhaul level crossings across Java after officials identified one such intersection as a key point in the chain collision. The pledge targets one of the key weaknesses in Indonesiaโ€™s rail network: crossings that are unguarded, poorly maintained or haphazardly created by local communities. Transport analysts said the...

Who profits big from the war on Iran?

Who profits big from the war on Iran?

Israel releases all but two activists in Greece after intercepting Gaza aid flotilla

The Global Sumud Flotilla denounced the interception as "piracy", while Israel's foreign ministry called the flotilla a "PR stunt".

Oil prices rise again with little sign of war on Iran ending

Brent crude futures hit $126.41 on Thursday - a 5 percent rise for the week.

Despite growth and pay rises, Greek workers are among the poorest in Europe

Inflation has robbed them of a third of their income since the post-2009 global financial crisis, statistics show.

China cuts tariffs on African goods but is it enough to close the trade gap?

African eels, frozen meat and rare earths now have one thing in common โ€“ at least in China. The commodities are among a wide variety of products that can enter the country tariff-free as part of a policy to help redress the continentโ€™s massive trade imbalance with China. The zero-tariff policy has applied to 33 โ€œleast-developedโ€ African countries since 2024 and, from May 1, has been expanded to include 20 โ€œmiddle-incomeโ€ African nations. The schedule will remain in effect for two years, covering...

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Elephant brought to temple turns violent, kills one, injures mahout

An elephant flipped over a car several times, destroying it, and also damaged a few two-wheelers present there, even as an Elephant Squad of the Forest Department tried to capture the jumbo before it moved out from the temple premises to a more populated area, says police

โ€˜Stamp boyโ€™: sealing passion of China emperor criticised for harming artistic integrity

As one of the most frequently portrayed Chinese emperors in modern costume dramas, Qing dynasty Emperor Qianlong is also renowned for his obsessive habit of impressing seals onto his art collections. The Qianlong Emperor (reigned 1735โ€“1796, died 1799) was exceptionally long-lived even among rulers, and he is celebrated for ushering in a prosperous era alongside his father, Yongzheng, and grandfather, Kangxi. Additionally, he is famous for his enthusiasm for art and literature. Not only did he...

May Day in the age of AI: The new war on workers

As companies pour billions into AI, the fight for workersโ€™ rights is being rewritten as a fight for the right to work.

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Mohamed Salah โ€˜deserves big send-offโ€™, says Liverpool boss Slot

Egypt international Mohamed Salah set to return for Liverpool before the season ends as Anfield exit looms.

โ€˜Election Billโ€™: Rahul slams government on commercial LPG price hike

The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha said he had warned that the heat of inflation would strike after the elections

More than 40 Iranian seafarers killed during USโ€“Israeli war: Union leader

The Iranian Merchant Mariners Syndicate blamed US and Israeli attacks on Iran's ports and commercial fleet for deaths.

Man arrested in Hong Kong after police seized HK$800,000 of suspected heroin

Hong Kong police have arrested a 44-year-old man for allegedly trafficking more than HK$800,000 (US$102,110) of suspected heroin. The force said on Friday that officers from the Tuen Mun district anti-triad unit were conducting an operation at around 9.50am the day before, when they found a man acting suspiciously outside a flat on Yan Po Road. After stopping the man for questioning, officers found around 300g (10.6oz) of suspected heroin in a reusable bag he was carrying. They also found an...

India, UAE trade pact helps boost bilateral trade to cross $100 billion: Goyal

The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the UAE acts as a gateway to Africa, other GCC and West Asian countries, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) countries and some European countries

US imposes sanctions on DR Congo ex-President Kabila alleging rebel support

The former leader has not responded to US accusations that he is aiming to destabilise the government.

Gold loses its shimmer in Asia over rising oil prices, hawkish Fed stance

Asiaโ€™s gold rush is starting to lose some of its lustre, as surging oil prices due to the Iran war dampen rate-cut hopes that recently helped fuel one of the metalโ€™s strongest rallies in years. A surge in energy costs has revived inflation concerns and made central banks less likely to cut rates, and this has made interest-bearing assets more attractive, according to analysts. Gold prices fell by 12 per cent from US$5,247.90 per troy ounce on February 27 to US$4,620 on Friday morning. The metal...

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Hate speech: No cognisable offence made out against Anurag Thakur, Parvesh Verma, says Supreme Court

The high court had dismissed a petition by Brinda Karat and K M Tiwari challenging the trial court's refusal to direct registration of an FIR against Mr. Thakur and Mr. Verma for their alleged hate speeches over the anti-CAA protest at Delhi's Shaheen Bagh.

Rallies under way as workers gather for International Labour Day

Labour Day marches are being held as Iran war and rising energy prices threaten the global economy.

Online sales of e-cigarettes persist in Hong Kong continue despite ban

Sales of vaping products persist on some online platforms delivering to Hong Kong despite a ban on the import, sale and public use of alternative tobacco products, prompting authorities to step up monitoring and enforcement. The South China Morning Post on Friday found several online platforms selling e-cigarette products, with some websites displaying contact details using country codes from Malaysia and the United Kingdom. One platform advertised delivery and after-sales service in Hong Kong,...

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Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2026: dates, routes, application process and all you need to know

Kailash Manasarovar Yatra 2026 isset for Juneโ€“August, with applications open till May 19 and yatris to be selected via a fair, computerised draw

Naidu hands โ‚น5 lakh each to 35 construction workers in Pamarru on May Day, lists welfare schemes

The Chief Minister said the State government was spending more than โ‚น33,000 crore a year on pensions for 62.47 lakh beneficiaries, and another โ‚น615 crore on welfare for around 88 lakh unorganised workers

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Elephant brought to temple turns violent, kills one, injures mahout

An elephant flipped over a car several times, destroying it, and also damaged a few two-wheelers present there, even as an Elephant Squad of the Forest Department tried to capture the jumbo before it moved out from the temple premises to a more populated area, says police

Above-normal heatwave days likely in some parts of India in May: IMD

In a statement, Director General of Meteorology, IMD, Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, said, "During May 2026, minimum temperatures are expected to be above normal across many parts of the country."

All set for vote counting in Kozhikode district

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Vonn still in 'survival mode' after Olympic crash

American skiing great Lindsey Vonn says she is still "too emotional" to make a decision on her future career as she faces at least 18 months of recuperation.

Lights, camera, traction: film-projecting headlights steer Chinaโ€™s EV feature fight

Chinaโ€™s latest electric vehicle (EV) innovations โ€“ from ultra-fast battery charging to headlights capable of projecting films โ€“ have drawn strong attention at Beijingโ€™s Auto China show, underscoring how the countryโ€™s automotive technology is pulling ahead of global rivals. As domestic carmakers and key suppliers recast vehicles as โ€œmobile living spacesโ€ powered by artificial intelligence and digital systems, they are increasingly looking beyond the mainland to drive export growth. โ€œWe are...

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Kshatriya Parishad pays tributes to P.V.G. Raju on birth anniversary in Vizianagaram

The MANSAS Trust founder and last king of the Vizianagaram princely State was remembered on Friday (May 1, 2026) for his contribution to the cityโ€™s education sector

Hong Kongโ€™s East Dam draws thousands for โ€˜golden weekโ€™ as lawmaker floats entry fee

Thousands of visitors have flocked to Hong Kongโ€™s East Dam to view its rare volcanic rock columns at the start of the five-day Labour Day โ€œgolden weekโ€ holiday, prompting a lawmaker to suggest charging an entrance fee to maintain the Unesco global geopark. Drawn by the cityโ€™s natural scenery and well-established hiking trails heavily promoted on mainland Chinese social media, many tourists are increasingly trading traditional shopping sprees for ecotourism at East Dam of the High Island...

Commercial flights from Tehranโ€™s main airport resume amid cautious normalcy

Flights are gradually back in the air, but uncertainty on the ground still lingers.

Cancel Labour Codes, fix โ‚น26,000 as minimum monthly wage: Left parties at Srikakulam May Day rally

CITU State secretary P. Tejeswara Rao said minimum wages had not been revised in 15 years, even as workers were being forced to put in 12-hour days for meagre pay

Billions of meals at risk due to Iran war, says fertiliser boss

A shortage of fertiliser due to the Iran conflict could reduce crop yields and push prices higher, says the boss of Yara.

This May Day reminds workers to be more organised, says Kerala Chief Minister

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that even as neoliberal policies that undermine workersโ€™ rights sweep across India, the voices of protest are emerging from the labour sector, which is very hopeful.

Allahabad HC dismisses plea seeking FIR against Rahul Gandhi over 2025 โ€˜fighting Indian Stateโ€™ remark

The petitioner said the remark hurt public sentiments and amounted to a seditious and anti-national statement allegedly intended to destabilise the country

Bengal Minister Sujit Bose appears before ED for questioning in civic body recruitment scam

Mr. Bose is seeking re-election from the Bidhannagar seat, where polling happened in the final phase of the Assembly elections on April 29

Yellow alert for seven districts in Kerala on May 1

According to the weather bulletin issued by the IMD, a trough runs from South interior Karnataka to the Gulf of Mannar across Tamil Nadu at 0.9 km above mean sea level

Could a prolonged conflict between the US and Iran threaten another vital link?

The worldโ€™s eyes have been fixed on the oil tankers clogging the Strait of Hormuz. But the US-Israel war on Iran has exposed a quieter vulnerability: the undersea cables that form the digital backbone of the Middle East. Last week, a media outlet affiliated with Iranโ€™s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps highlighted that the strait functioned not only as a crucial chokepoint for oil and gas shipments but also as an essential corridor for internet communications. The outlet warned that damage to...

Chinaโ€™s manufacturing rise is here to stay. The West must recalibrate

If the โ€œChina shockโ€ of the early 2000s was about China catching up, then โ€œChina shock 2.0โ€ is about the country redefining the boundaries of what is economically possible across manufacturing sectors, according to Columbia University professor Adam Tooze. Amid complaints about the trade and industrial policies accelerating Chinaโ€™s rise in many sectors โ€“ including aviation, space, artificial intelligence (AI), telecoms, microprocessors, robotics, nuclear and fusion power, quantum computing,...

Bengaluru hotels to hike prices again after commercial gas cylinder price goes up from โ‚น2,162 to โ‚น3,152

The price of a commercial LPG cylinder has seen an unprecedented hike of over 70% in just 60 days in Bengaluru, with three hikes and a withdrawal of โ‚น150 discount during this period

Trumpet call: Malaysians demand Japan return elephants after viral โ€˜weepingโ€™ videos

A viral video of three elephants sent from Malaysia to a zoo in Japan has sparked public anger after online users said the animals appeared distressed when visitors called their names in Malay โ€“ which many viewers interpreted as a sign of homesickness. The footage showed the three pachyderms โ€“ Dara, Amoi and Kelat โ€“ responding to the Malaysian visitors, while another widely shared clip led social media users to claim one of the elephants appeared to be โ€œweepingโ€. Other clips and images...

Riot erupts over Australian indigenous girlโ€™s suspected killer

Hundreds of protesters clashed with Australian emergency services workers in a remote town following the arrest of a man suspected of murdering a five-year-old indigenous girl, police said on Friday. Australiaโ€™s prime minister, the Northern Territoryโ€™s police commissioner and a spokesperson for the victimโ€™s family all appealed for calm after an angry crowd of roughly 400 indigenous people gathered on Thursday night at the hospital where โ€Œthe suspect was taken after being beaten unconscious by...

Facility manager quits job in Bengaluru, turns barren land into self-sustainable green farm in Polali in Dakshina Kannada district

Adopting multi-cropping pattern, the 7-acre plot has 70 variety of plantations, was once wasteland

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Supreme Court grants pre-arrest bail to Pawan Khera in Assam case

SC says the cherished fundamental right of personal liberty cannot be jeopardised lightly, especially in the name of political rivalry

Ukraine begins to flex muscle as an emerging air power, angering Russia

Russian officials cast Ukrainian attacks as 'terrorism' as they urge 'vigilance'.

UK police charge man over stabbing of two Jewish men in London

British officials have raised the national terrorism threat to its second-highest level.

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Gujarat Police ranks third nationally in mobile recovery, returns over 53,000 phones in FY2025โ€“26

Gujarat Police ranks third nationally in mobile recovery, returns over 53,000 phones in FY 2025โ€“26

Inside TIMS Sanathnagar: A hospital tests its flow, one patient at a time on first day of trial run

The government health facility, spread over 22 acres, is scheduled for inauguration on June 2

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Is Saudi Arabia's sports revolution unravelling?

Saudi Arabia will withdraw its multi-billion dollar backing of LIV Golf, but what does this mean for the country's other sporting investments? Dan Roan takes a closer look.

Rajasthan opens online self-enumeration for Census 2027, Governor urges participation

The process for "Census 2027" was formally launched in the State by Governor Haribhau Bagde at Lok Bhavan through self-enumeration

Ladakh a living land of dharma for centuries, says Amit Shah

The Union Home Minister inaugurated the sacred holy relics exposition of Tathagata Buddha and the 2569th Buddha Purnima celebrations in Leh during his two-day visit to Ladakh