Historic decision: Punjab Cabinet ends contract system; road clear to regularise over 65,000 government workers

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann ends the private contractor system in Punjab, approving a historic roadmap to transition and regularise over 65,000 ...

Rs 50K reward accused Asad shot dead in Ghaziabad Police encounter following local outrage

Ghaziabad teen murder case: Asad sustained injuries during retaliatory firing by the police. After this, the accused was rushed to a hospita...

Delhi turning into a furnace: Shocking CSE heat map reveals surface temperatures piercing 60°C

Delhi weather update: A shocking new CSE heat map reveals Delhi's surface temperatures hitting 60°C. See how the urban heat island effec...

Sitting on a volcano? 4 massive challenges facing D.K. Shivakumar as he is likely to take Karnataka CM oath on June 3

Karnataka new CM: The Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting has been called by Siddaramaiah on Saturday evening to elect the leader of th...

Maharashtra: 13 dead after consuming toxic liquor in Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad; CM orders probe

Initially, seven deaths were officially confirmed, and three people were undergoing treatment in hospitals. An FIR has been registered at Da...

Opinion: Politics beyond the narrow confines of caste - The `Yogi Era`

Yogi Adityanath’s greatest strength is his identity as a sannyasi. A true renunciate has no personal family or caste of his own; the entire ...

Which Indian city is known as `Pineapple city` of India?

This city in Kerala is known as the Pineapple Capital of India, famous for its large-scale production of high-quality, sweet and juicy pinea...

Bhagwant Mann govt`s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana emerges as lifeline amid surge in seasonal illnesses across Punjab

As seasonal fever cases surge across Punjab, the Bhagwant Mann government’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana has provided cashless treatment for 5,8...

Be kind, offer water: PM Modi issues heatwave appeal as IMD tracks 45°C peak and pre-monsoon rain date

PM Narendra Modi has urged citizens to stay hydrated and show kindness as a harsh heatwave hits India. IMD forecasts a 45°C peak before pre-...

NEET-UG paper leak: CBI arrests two more person, doctor from Latur and coaching faculty from Pune

NEET paper leak: In the latest development in the CBI probe, a doctor from Latur and a faculty member associated with a coaching institute i...

Quad unveils new push on critical minerals, AI, energy security at Delhi meet

The ministers announced that Quad countries would advance work in the coming months on "next-generation communications standards,"...

12 years of PM Modi: How the first PM born in a free India pushed the nation into a $4.18T superpower era

Marking 12 years of Narendra Modi's premiership. Explore the ground data behind India's $4.18T economic boom, digital transformation...

`Police will not forcibly vacate`: Centre tells HC over Delhi Gymkhana Club eviction row

The Centre on May 22 directed the club to vacate and hand over its premises at 2, Safdarjung Road to the Land and Development Office (L&...

`Sad they have not learnt their lesson`: SC on NEET-UG 2026 row, issues notice to NTA on plea seeking reforms

A Bench of Justices P.S. Narasimha and Alok Aradhe directed that copies of the petitions be served upon Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, the ...

Eight tourists killed after vehicle falls into gorge in Maharashtra`s Raigad; rescue operation on

Rescue personnel have so far recovered two bodies, and they have been sent for the post-mortem procedure while efforts are continuing to loc...

Opinion: 27-acre prime land, Rs 1,000 lease and Lutyens’ privilege at Gymkhana Club - Why India must evict colonial ‘elite syndrome’

Gymkhana Club Row: The Union government's recent notice to the club, demanding it vacate its premises by June 5 for defence and security...

Uttar Pradesh: 200-hectare lake in Sambhal cleared of fresh encroachment in drive

The administration added that measures are being taken to safeguard government land and prevent further encroachments in the area.  from Z...

Punjab Finance Minister raises concern over RBI`s Rs 2.87 lakh crore transfer to Centre

The Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that the RBI should keep stronger financial reserves during a time of global uncertaint...

Delhi Weather: Rain brings brief respite from intense heatwave; IMD issues alert

Temperatures are expected to climb back towards the 45°C mark soon, before pre-monsoon activity offers more sustained respite in early June....

Former AAP leader`s Cockroach Janta Party makes a wave but can it get registered? Check ECI rule

Under Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, any association or body of individual Indian citizens intending to function...

NTA NEET UG 2026 refund link to be activated soon: Know how to submit bank details to claim refund

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to activate the NEET UG 2026 refund portal soon on the official website, neet.nta.nic.in. Once...

Punjab families saving up to Rs 10 lakh on medical bills with Sehat card, claims AAP government

In Punjab, where hospital bills once pushed families into debt and despair, the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana is quietly reshaping lives, said th...

Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari`s big move: `Vande Mataram’ made mandatory during morning school assemblies, madrassas

A notice issued by the state school education department said that the singing of ‘Vande Mataram’ should be made mandatory during morning as...

Tamil Nadu cabinet expansion: 2 Congress leaders, along with 21 TVK leaders, take oath as ministers

In a historci moment two Congress MLAs take oath as minister in Tamil Nadu cabinet after nearly six decades.  from Zee News :India Nationa...

‘Melodi’ moment: PM Modi gifts ‘Melody’ chocolate to Italian PM Giorgia Meloni

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni was first to coin the word ‘Melodi’ combining Meloni and Modi to show the deepter ties between the two leaders and...

`Invisible location hit`: Pakistan claims of striking 2 Indian airbases during Op Sindoor, which don`t exist

Rajouri is a district in Jammu and Kashmir, situated along the Line of Control in a heavily militarised zone. Mamun is a military cantonment...

All-India Chemist strike on May 20: Trouble for patients? Check what is open, what is closed

All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists raised objection over steep discounts offered by major e-pharmacy platforms, arguing that s...

Guwahati, Patna, Ayodhya among 18 cities to get Water Metro in Phase-1; Draft policy out for major connectivity boost

Water Metro: The Centre has advanced plans to roll out Water Metro services in 18 cities, with Guwahati among those identified for Phase I, ...

Greater Noida dowry death case: Woman dies by suicide after allegedly falling from roof

Vitcim Deepika’s father, Sanjay Nagar, alleged that he had given Rs 11 lakh in cash, gold jewellery worth Rs 50 lakh, furniture, and a Scorp...

9 people killed after head-on collision between truck, van in UP`s Lakhimpur Kheri

According to locals, the van was travelling from Lakhimpur Kheri towards Sisaia, while the truck was coming from Bahraich, when the two vehi...

From reducing friction to building sovereign AI, India Innovation Day by TiE Delhi-NCR maps India’s AI ambitions

India is accelerating leadership in artificial intelligence, including the development of indigenous AI infrastructure, foundation and langu...

NEET-UG 2026 paper leak: Delhi court grants 14 days` CBI custody to accused Pune teacher Manisha Mandhare

According to a CBI statement issued on Saturday, Mandhare was involved in the NEET-UG 2026 examination process and had been appointed by the...

`Not a cheap person`: Rajinikanth rejects claims of jealousy towards CM Vijay

The actor clarified that his post-election meeting with MK Stalin was purely personal. He said, "After the election results, I met Mr S...

`I stayed silent out of fear`: Former TMC Minister`s explosive charges against Abhishek Banerjee

With multiple FIRs against Abhishek Banerjee, serious allegations by former TMC minister Giasuddin Molla, and fresh attacks from opposition ...

Telangana HC refuses interim protection from arrest to Union Minister`s son in POCSO case

Bageerath was booked on May 8 under multiple provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the POCSO Act. Following the recording of t...

Delhi court grants bail to Robert Vadra in money laundering case

Vadra appeared before the Rouse Avenue Court in compliance with the summons issued to him after the court had taken cognisance of the Enforc...

`Discussed situation in West Asia`: EAM Jaishankar on bilateral meet with Iran FM Araghchi on sidelines of BRICS

The high-level interaction took place on the sidelines of the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi, marking a pivotal moment in...

Inside story: How Sonia Gandhi and AK Antony broke the 9-day Kerala CM deadlock

After a nine-day standoff, the Congress has named VD Satheesan as Kerala CM. Discover how a single phone call between Sonia Gandhi and AK An...

Madhya Pradesh: Deadly explosion rips through firecracker factory in Dewas; 2 dead, 15 injured

A massive explosion at a firecracker factory in Dewas, MP, has killed two laborers and injured 15 others. Residents allege safety negligence...

Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari`s big move: `Vande Mataram’ made mandatory during morning school assemblies

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Bomb threat at Jaipur`s SMS Hospital triggers panic; Rs 40 crore ransom demanded

Prateek Yadav death: A bomb threat at Jaipur's SMS Hospital demanding a Rs 40 crore ransom triggered a massive security search on May 13...

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi admitted to Medanta Hospital in Gurgaon

Throughout 2025, Sonia Gandhi was hospitalised on at least three occasions, including for stomach-related ailments and routine check-ups in ...

NEET 2026 Result cancellation update: Will NTA re-conduct the exam and change exam centres for students?

NEET 2026 is facing cancellation rumours, raising concerns about whether the NTA will conduct a re-exam. Students are also worried about pos...

The saffron hat-trick: Himanta Sarma takes oath as Assam Chief Minister for second straight term

Assam CM oath today: Himanta Biswa Sarma took oath as Assam Chief Minister for a second consecutive term on Tuesday. The ceremony was held a...

Tamil Nadu: TVK`s JCD Prabhakar unanimously elected as Assembly Speaker - Who is he?

JCD Prabhakar, TVK MLA, was unanimously elected as the Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker on Tuesday. Prabhakar was elected from the Thousand Light...

J-K CM Omar Abdullah heads to Delhi for key meet with HM Amit Shah: Statehood, LG powers, and reservations on agenda

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah departed for New Delhi on Monday for a crucial meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, pl...

IMD monsoon weather alert colours explained: What red, orange, and yellow warnings really mean

The IMD issues colour-coded alerts, like green, yellow, orange, and red, to warn about various weather event. This may range from rainfall, ...

Killers of Suvendu Adhikari`s PA caught; UPI payment leads to arrest of 3 sharpshooters: Report

Chandranath Rath murder case: The three were arrested by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the West Bengal Police. Rath was murdered o...

Rahul Gandhi expresses grief over Karnataka Minister Sudhakar`s demise

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, expressed distress on Sunday over the passing of Karnataka Minister D. Sudhakar, callin...

`Will never allow anyone to make money through corrupt practices`: Tamil Nadu CM Vijay

After taking oath as Tamil Nadu's first non-Dravidian Chief Minister, new elected CM and TVK Chief C Joseph Vijay addressed the people o...

Suvendu Adhikari sworn in as West Bengal CM: Check full list of new BJP ministers

West Bengal CM oath ceremony: BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari has made history as West Bengal's ninth Chief Minister. Sworn in at the Brigad...

Brigade Parade Ground: Why the BJP chose legendary stage for its historic political arrival in Bengal

From Soviet icons to a saffron surge: Kolkata’s Brigade Parade Ground hosted the historic swearing-in of West Bengal’s first-ever BJP govern...

Kerala CM Race: VD Satheesan sidelined by Congress high command for KC Venugopal? Leaked image sparks row

Kerala CM Race: The Congress had appointed Mukul Wasnik and Ajay Maken as observers, but a leaked photo suggests that the high-commmand has ...

West Bengal: Amit Shah arrives in Kolkata; new CM name to be finalised today

As per HM Shah’s schedule provided by the West Bengal unit of the BJP, he will be staying at the same hotel in New Town. On Saturday morning...

Vijay`s supporter, Congress, holds protest against Guv outside Lok Bhavan; seeks nod for TVK to form govt

In a statement issued after Vijay's second meeting with the Governor in two days, the Raj Bhavan said the TVK chief had been told that d...

Bhagwant Mann Govt’s ‘Yudh Nasheyan Virudh’ delivers results, Kapurthala records 187% surge in heroin seizures as police tighten noose on drug networks

Seizures of intoxicant tablets and capsules nearly doubled, increasing from 38,327 to 72,480, a jump of around 89% during the campaign perio...

PM Modi, Union Ministers change profile picture of social media handles to mark one year of `Op Sindoor`

India on Thursday marks the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, a decisive military action carried out by the Indian armed forces on May...

`Humans first, caste or religion later`: Shashi Tharoor hails Kerala as `model of communal harmony`

Following the UDF’s return to power in Kerala, Shashi Tharoor said the mandate reflected communal harmony across the state’s constituencies....

Rift in AIADMK? MP CV Shanmugam-led faction considers backing Vijay`s TVK

Shanmugam, who won the Tamil Nadu election from the Mailam seat, hosted the meeting at his Chennai office. The MLAs present reportedly urged...

Was TVK`s victory already planned? Vijay`s number plate in GOAT movie goes viral

The film was released just months after Vijay launched Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in February 2024. At the time, it seemed like a detail only ...

`Backstabber`: DMK slams Congress over possible alliance with Vijay`s TVK

Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) President K Selvaperunthagai chaired a late-night virtual meeting with party MLAs and senior leaders to...

How India`s map turned saffron with BJP`s Bengal win: 2014 vs 2026 compared

West Bengal election result 2026: TMC and Mamata Banerjee had dominated West Bengal politics for over a decade, and she was gunning for a fo...

What are `Anga, Vanga, Kalinga`, and how these three ancient regions become BJP`s modern metaphor in 2026?

Assembly Elections 2026 Results: Anga, Banga and Kalinga were not simply kingdoms. They were centres of trade, philosophy, artisanship and m...

West Bengal New CM: Who will lead first-time BJP govt in state?

West Bengal New CM: The BJP swept West Bengal's assembly elections with 206 seats, ending the TMC's 15-year rule and defeating Mamat...

Karnataka bypolls: BJP leads in Davanagere South, Congress ahead in Bagalkot

Karnataka bypolls: In the Bagalkot Assembly segment, at the end of the second round of counting, Congress candidate Umesh Meti has taken a l...

West Bengal Assembly elections result: Mamata asks TMC agents to seek recount if BJP leads by 500-700 votes

West Bengal Chief Minister and All India Trinamool Congress candidate from Bhabanipur constituency, Mamata Banerjee, on Saturday asked her p...

Another India-linked LPG tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz amid blockades

The vessel had remained idle inside the Persian Gulf for weeks and had stopped transmitting signals around March 31, before reappearing west...

IAF rescues two children stranded atop water tank in UP`s Gorakhpur

Siddharthnagar District Magistrate (DM) Shivsharanappa said that the rescue operation was carried out in close coordination with the Air For...

Nationwide mobile alert test: Why did the government conduct this drill? Purpose and all you need to know about it

Nationwide mobile alert test: The initiative, led by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in coordination with the National Disaster M...

Jabalpur boat tragedy: Chilling testimonies reveal ZERO safety protocols followed; gas cutters used to rip open submerged hull

Jabalpur boat tragedy: Survivors of the Bargi Dam tragedy reveal the Narmada Queen sailed despite an IMD yellow alert. Reports indicate life...

Labour Day: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta extends greetings to workers

Rekha Gupta said that the government has announced a complete waiver of registration and renewal fees for construction workers, the rollout ...

MP Bargi Dam tragedy: The haunting image of a mother and son`s final hug and `miracle` survival of a trapped passenger | SHOCKING VIDEO

A tragic cruise capsize in the Narmada River near Bargi Dam has claimed nine lives. Rescuers found a mother and her 4-year-old son holding e...