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Rupee marginally up 2 paise against USD

Mumbai, May 16 (UNI) The Rupee on Friday ended positive at 85.51, rising two paise against USD on fresh selling of US Dollar from foreign banks and importers, dealers at the Forex Market said.

#Rupee marginally up 2 paise against USD

Kashmir, a nuclear flashpoint, can explode anytime: Mirwaiz
Srinagar, May 16 ( UNI) Kashmir’s chief cleric and Hurriyat Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday termed Kashmir as a nuclear flashpoint which can explode anytime.
#Kashmir #a nuclear flashpoint #can explode anytime: Mirwaiz

MP Cong team detained by police over demand for minister's resignation

Bhopal, May 16 (UNI) A team of Congress MLAs staging a protest outside Raj Bhavan demanding the dismissal of Tribal Affairs Minister Vijay Shah was taken into custody by the police on Friday.

#MP Cong team detained by police over demand for minister's resignation

One dead, two injured in scuffle in Udaipur

Udaipur, May 16 (UNI) A man died during treatment on Friday due to injuries sustained in a scuffle at a village in Udaipur district of Rajasthan, police said.

#One dead # two injured in scuffle in Udaipur

Shrine Board offers free facilities to woo pilgrims to Mata Vaishno Devi
Katra (Reasi), May 16 (UNI) As the guns have fallen silent on the borders with ceasefire between India and Pakistan after escalated tension and normalcy has limped back, the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) has offered free facilities to woo the pilgrims from across the country to the sanctum sanctorum nested here in Trikuta Hills of Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir.
#Shrine Board offers free facilities to woo pilgrims to Mata Vaishno Devi

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Two arrested for attacking vegetable vendor in Udaipur; shopkeepers protest attack

Udaipur, May 16 (UNI) The police have arrested two individuals in connection with the attack on a vegetable vendor in Udaipur city of Rajasthan on Friday. The incident has led to protests among shopkeepers.

#Two arrested for attacking vegetable vendor in Udaipur; shopkeepers protest attack

McIlroy 10 behind at US PGA as Ryder Cup captains impress

Charlotte (USA), May 16 (UNI) Masters champion Rory McIlroy ended 10 shots behind leader Jhonattan Vegas after round one of the US PGA Championship.

#McIlroy 10 behind at US PGA as Ryder Cup captains impress

No relief on ban on Bahraich Dargah fair, next hearing on May 19
Lucknow, May 16 (UNI) The Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court did not grant any relief to the petitioners for the time being on the matter of ban on the Jeth fair of Dargah Sharif in Bahraich on Friday.
#No relief on ban on Bahraich Dargah fair #next hearing on May 19

Ukraine loses contact with F-16 jet on combat mission
Kiev, May 16 (UNI) The Ukrainian Air Force said Friday that it lost contact with an F-16 fighter jet during a combat mission.
#Ukraine loses contact with F-16 jet on combat mission

Shastri details how he would have handled Rohit''s Test ending
Mumbai, May 16 (UNI) Former India coach Ravi Shastri said he would have advocated for recently retired Test skipper Rohit Sharma to play the final match against Australia in Sydney earlier this year.
#Shastri details how he would have handled Rohit''s Test ending

Shastri details how he would have handled Rohit''s Test ending
Mumbai, May 16 (UNI) Former India coach Ravi Shastri said he would have advocated for recently retired Test skipper Rohit Sharma to play the final match against Australia in Sydney earlier this year.
#Shastri details how he would have handled Rohit''s Test ending

Op Sindoor not yet over; our actions were only a trailer: Rajnath
Bhuj, May 16 (UNI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday asserted that Operation Sindoor is not over yet and the recent action was just a “trailer” with “full picture” to be shown at the right time.
#Op Sindoor not yet over; our actions were only a trailer: Rajnath

MHA sanctions Tripura to raise another IR Battalion of TSR
Agartala, May 16 (UNI) Accepting the demand of the Tripura government, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has sanctioned the raising of one more India Reserve (IR) Battalion of Tripura State Rifles (TSR).
#MHA sanctions Tripura to raise another IR Battalion of TSR

Kerala: Police register 74 cases, arrest 84 in raid
Thiruvananthapuram, May 16 (UNI) Kerala Police arrested 80 persons and registered 79 cases as part of its ''Operation D-Hunt,'' a special raid to curb drug-peddling across the state.
#Kerala: Police register 74 cases #arrest 84 in raid

Mumbai airport ends pact with Turkish firm after India revokes clearance
Mumbai, May 16 ( UNI) Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) has terminated its contract with Turkish aviation company Celebi after the Indian government revoked its security clearance, citing national security concerns, officials said on Friday.
#Mumbai airport ends pact with Turkish firm after India revokes clearance

Foreign currency worth Rs 44.40 lakh seized from Cochin Airport
Kochi, May 16 (UNI) In a significant operation, the officials of Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) intercepted a major attempt at smuggling foreign currency at Cochin International Airport on the night of May 15, 2025.
#Foreign currency worth Rs 44.40 lakh seized from Cochin Airport

Foreign currency worth over Rs 44 lakh seized from Cochin airport

Kochi, May 16 (UNI) Officials of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) intercepted a major attempt at smuggling foreign currency at Cochin International Airport on Thursday night.

#Foreign currency worth over Rs 44 lakh seized from Cochin airport

Rajnath to visit Bhuj airbase; will interact with personnel
New Delhi, May 16 (UNI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will visit Bhuj Air Force Station in Gujarat on Friday and interact with officers and jawans.
#Rajnath to visit Bhuj airbase; will interact with personnel

Rupee recovers 16 paise against USD
Mumbai, May 16 (UNI) The rupee on Friday recovered 16 paise at 85.37 in the opening session on the selling of US dollars by bankers and exporters at the Forex market.
#Rupee recovers 16 paise against USD

Rupee opens at 85.37, up 16 paise against USD.

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#Rupee opens at 85.37 # up 16 paise against USD.

Odisha declares unseasonal rain as state-specific disaster
Bhubaneswar, May 16 (UNI) The Odisha Government has declared unseasonal rainfall as a state-specific disaster.
#Odisha declares unseasonal rain as state-specific disaster

Trivandrum Airport ends ties with China''s ''DragonPass'' providing airport lounge access service
Thiruvananthapuram, May 16 (UNI) The Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV), managed by Adani Group has terminated its partnership with Chinese company ''DragonPass,'' a platform providing airport lounge access services.
#Trivandrum Airport ends ties with China''''s ''''DragonPass'''' providing airport lounge access service

Yemen''s Houthis claim responsibility for fresh missile attack on Israel''s Ben Gurion Airport
Sanaa/Jerusalem, May 16 (UNI) Yemen''s Houthi group said on Thursday night that it had launched a new ballistic missile attack on Ben Gurion Airport in central Israel, which was reportedly intercepted by Israeli defence systems earlier in the night.
#Yemen''s Houthis claim responsibility for fresh missile attack on Israel''s Ben Gurion Airport

Hyderabad: North Zone Task force raids brothel in Secunderabad; hold organizer from West Bengal

Hyderabad, May 15 (UNI) The sleuths of the Commissioner’s Task Force, North Zone Team, Hyderabad City, along with Gopalapuram Police and Women Staff have conducted raids on brothel house here and arrested three, including a organizer from West Bengal and Bangladeshi female sex workers supplier, and rescued two victims, a police release said here on Thursday.

#Hyderabad: North Zone Task force raids brothel in Secunderabad; hold organizer from West Bengal

Efforts on to rename Kolhapur Airport after Chhatrapati Rajaram Maharaj: MoS

Kolhapur, May 15 (UNI) Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation Muralidhar Mohol said on Thursday that the central government has received a proposal to rename Kolhapur Airport after ''Chhatrapati Rajaram Maharaj'' and efforts are being made to get it approved in the cabinet.

#Efforts on to rename Kolhapur Airport after Chhatrapati Rajaram Maharaj: MoS

Punjab : Drug smuggling racket operating inside jail busts, DSP among 19 held

Sangrur, May 15 (UNI) Punjab police have uncovered a well-organised smuggling racket operating from within the jail premises, leading to the arrest of DSP (Security) Gurpreet Singh posted at Sangrur Jail, said SSP Sangrur Sartaj Singh Chahal here on Thursday.

#Punjab : Drug smuggling racket operating inside jail busts # DSP among 19 held

Mumbai: Court issues bailable warrant against Minister Nitesh Rane on defamation complaint

Mumbai May 15 (UNI) A local court here on Thursday issued a bailable warrant against Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane on a defamation complaint filed by Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut.

#Mumbai: Court issues bailable warrant against Minister Nitesh Rane on defamation complaint

Centre appoints top legal team to prosecute Tahawwur Rana in 26/11 Mumbai attacks case
New Delhi, May 15 (UNI) The Centre has appointed a high-level legal team, including Solicitor General Tushar Mehta and Additional Solicitor General S V Raju, to lead the prosecution in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks case against Tahawwur Rana.
#Centre appoints top legal team to prosecute Tahawwur Rana in 26/11 Mumbai attacks case

High Court bars coercive action against Sonu Nigam

Bengaluru, May 15 (UNI) The Karnataka High Court on Thursday ordered that no coercive action be taken against popular singer Sonu Nigam in connection with the criminal case filed for allegedly insulting Kannadigas during a concert, provided he cooperates with the police investigation.

#High Court bars coercive action against Sonu Nigam

Malpractice in postal voting: FIR against former Kerala PWD Minister

Thiruvananthapurm, May 15 (UNI) Chief Electoral Officer of Kerala Rathan U. Kelkar has directed filing of an FIR against former Kerala PWD Minister G Sudhakaran over alleged malpractice in postal voting in the 1989 Lok Sabhha election.

#Malpractice in postal voting: FIR against former Kerala PWD Minister

MSRTC 'smart buses' to ensure safe travel: Minister Pratap Sarnaik

Mumbai, May 15 (UNI) Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation has decided to procure ''smart buses'' equipped with latest technology to provide safe travel and punctual bus service to passengers, Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik said on Thursday.

#MSRTC 'smart buses' to ensure safe travel: Minister Pratap Sarnaik

Maha: MNS leader dismisses Sanjay Raut's claim

Mumbai May 15 (UNI) Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) spokesperson Prakash Mahajan on Thursday dismissed Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut''s claim of acting as a mediary between the estranged Thackeray cousins, the heads of two political parties.

#Maha: MNS leader dismisses Sanjay Raut's claim

EAM Jaishankar holds first ever conversation with Afghan Taliban FM Amir Khan Muttaqi
New Delhi, May 15 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar tonight held talks with Afghanistan’s Acting Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, in the first ever talks between India and the Afghan Taliban at the level of FMs.
#EAM Jaishankar holds first ever conversation with Afghan Taliban FM Amir Khan Muttaqi

Court issues bailable warrant against Minister Nitesh Rane in defamation complaint of Sanjay Raut

Mumbai, May 15 (UNI) A court here on Thursday issued a bailable warrant against Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane on a defamation complaint filed by Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut.

#Court issues bailable warrant against Minister Nitesh Rane in defamation complaint of Sanjay Raut

EAM Jaishankar holds first ever conversation with Afghan Taliban FM Amir Khan Muttaqi
New Delhi, May 15 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar tonight held talks with Afghanistan’s Acting Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, in the first ever talks between India and the Afghan Taliban at the level of FMs.
#EAM Jaishankar holds first ever conversation with Afghan Taliban FM Amir Khan Muttaqi

UK Court rejects Nirav Modi bail plea for 10th time in Rs 6,498 cr India bank fraud case
Chennai/New Delhi, May 15 (UNI) A Court in London on Thursday night (IST time) rejected the
bail plea of industrialist Nirav Deepak Modi, languishing in UK jail since 2019 and wanted for
trial in India in a bank fraud case filed by the CBI.
#UK Court rejects Nirav Modi bail plea for 10th time in Rs 6 #498 cr India bank fraud case

Airtel launches Fraud Detection Solution in Haryana circle

Hyderabad/New Delhi, May 15 (UNI) In continuation of its fight against spam, Airtel a global communications solutions provider with over 550 million customers in 15 countries across India and Africa, on Thursday announced the unveiling of a new cutting-edge solution that will detect and block malicious websites across all communication Over-The-Top (OTT) apps and platforms including emails, browsers, OTTs like WhatsApp, Telegram, Facebook, Instagram, SMSes in real time.

#Airtel launches Fraud Detection Solution in Haryana circle

Karnataka to register FIR against Vijay Shah
Belagavi, May 15 (UNI) Karnataka Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara on Thursday said an FIR would be registered against Madhya Pradesh BJP Minister Vijay Shah for his alleged derogatory remarks against Colonel Sophia Qureshi, and that legal proceedings in the matter would be reviewed.
#Karnataka to register FIR against Vijay Shah

SC quashes ECIR against retired IPS officer MS Jaffar Sait
New Delhi, May 15 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Wednesday quashed an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) against retired Indian Police Service (IPS) officer M S Jaffar Sait, effectively putting an end to money laundering proceedings initiated against him under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
#SC quashes ECIR against retired IPS officer MS Jaffar Sait

It was clear who wanted ‘cessation’ of fighting: Jaishankar on India-Pakistan ceasefire
New Delhi, May 15 (UNI) It was clear who wanted the “cessation of fighting”, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said today as he revealed that Pakistan was not willing to “stand down” on May 7 but was “willing to talk” on May 10 after being hit hard.
#It was clear who wanted ‘cessation’ of fighting: Jaishankar on India-Pakistan ceasefire

Israel extends full support to India in fight against terrorism
New Delhi, May 15 (UNI) Israel on Thursday extended full support to India’s rightful fight against terrorism and praised the success of Operation Sindoor.
#Israel extends full support to India in fight against terrorism

Maha: DyCM chairs meeting to resolve problems of Koyna Dam victims

Mumbai, May 15 (UNI) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said on Thursday that the sacrifices made by the Koyna Dam project victims for the state are great, it is the duty of the government to allocate alternative land and rehabilitate them.

#Maha: DyCM chairs meeting to resolve problems of Koyna Dam victims

APTS offices will be set up in 26 districts soon: APTS chairman

Vijayawada, May 15 (UNI) The purchase transactions worth Rs 110 crore have been done through APTS Procurement Services between July 2024 and April 2025 while 55,486 tenders worth Rs 41,000 crore have been published through e-procurement platform during the same period.

#APTS offices will be set up in 26 districts soon: APTS chairman

FIR against Rahul and hundred others for violating prohibitory orders
Darbhanga, May 15 (UNI) Within hours after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi addressed students in the premises of Ambedkar hostel, an FIR was registered against him and a hundred others, including party leaders, on Thursday for violating prohibitory orders of the district administration.
#FIR against Rahul and hundred others for violating prohibitory orders

Women’s groups call for end to sexual harassment, violence against women in Bangladesh

Dhaka, May 15 (UNI) Protesting the rise of increased gender discrimination in Bangladesh recently, a coalition of 49 progressive women’s workers'', cultural, student, and professional organisations called for an end to violence and harassment against women.

#Women’s groups call for end to sexual harassment # violence against women in Bangladesh

Meghalaya makes sustain investments in IT : Chief Minister Sangma

Shillong, May 15 (UNI) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Thursday said that his government is making sustained investments in the Information Technology (IT) sector as part of its broader vision to create a digitally empowered and economically self-reliant youth population.

#Meghalaya makes sustain investments in IT : Chief Minister Sangma

Three Jaish militants killed in south Kashmir gunbattle
Srinagar, May 15(UNI) Security forces shot dead three local Jaish-e-Mohammad militants in an encounter in Awantipora sub-district of south Kashmir on Thursday, police said.

They said the gun battle erupted in the early hours at Nader Tral during a cordon and a search operation, which was launched following an input about militant presence.
#Three Jaish militants killed in south Kashmir gunbattle

Hyderabad: L&TMRHL announces Hyderabad Metro rail fare revision starting May 17

Hyderabad, May 15 (NI) L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited (L&TMRHL) (“The Company”), a subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro (L&T), on Thursday announced the revision of Hyderabad Metro rail fare structure from Saturday.

#Hyderabad: L&TMRHL announces Hyderabad Metro rail fare revision starting May 17

Negotiations with US continuing, any trade deal has to be mutually beneficial: EAM Jaishankar
New Delhi, May 15 (UNI) Amid US President Donald Trump stating that India has offered the US a trade deal wherein “basically they are willing to literally charge us no tariff”, EAM S Jaishankar said today that negotiations with the US are still going on, and that any trade deal has to be mutually beneficial.
#Negotiations with US continuing #any trade deal has to be mutually beneficial: EAM Jaishankar

Maha: Govt acts against bogus ration card holders, cancel 18 lakh ration cards

Mumbai, May 15 (UNI) In a digital strike on bogus ration card holders, the Maharashtra government has cancelled 18 lakh ration cards so far in the state, officials said on Thursday.

#Maha: Govt acts against bogus ration card holders # cancel 18 lakh ration cards

We informed Pakistan before launching Operation Sindoor: EAM Jaishankar
New Delhi, May 15 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar today said that India had informed Pakistan in advance on May 7 before carrying out Operation Sindoor of attacking the terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir.
#We informed Pakistan before launching Operation Sindoor: EAM Jaishankar

Maha: Marijuana worth Rs 10 crore seized at Pune airport, 3 arrested
Pune, May 15 (UNI) The sleuths of Revenue Intelligence Department have seized hydroponic marijuana worth Rs 10 crore and arrested three people, including two who came from Bangkok, in this case, officials said on Thursday.
#Maha: Marijuana worth Rs 10 crore seized at Pune airport #3 arrested

Israel says troops kill 5 in West Bank raid

Jerusalem, May 15 (UNI) Israeli forces killed five Palestinians during a raid in the West Bank town of Tammun on Thursday, the military said, describing the dead as militants involved in what it called "significant terrorist activity."
In a statement, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said its elite Duvdevan "undercover unit," operating alongside Border Police and under the direction of the Shin Bet security agency, launched coordinated raids in Tammun and the nearby city of Tubas.

#Israel says troops kill 5 in West Bank raid

TRV Airport of Adani Group records 10 pc passenger growth in FY2024-25

Thiruvananthapuram, May 15 (UNI) Thiruvananthapuram International (TRV) Airport, managed by Adani Group, welcomed an unprecedented 4,890,452 passengers during FY24-25, marking a 10 percent increase compared to 44,11,235 travellers in the preceding financial year.

#TRV Airport of Adani Group records 10 pc passenger growth in FY2024-25

Haryana fencing teams extend dominance, claim all three gold on final day of KIYG 2025 competition

Rajgir, May 15 (UNI) Haryana signed off the fencing competition in the Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2025 Bihar by winning all three gold medals on the final day in the Indoor Stadium at the Rajgir Sports Complex here on Thursday.

#Haryana fencing teams extend dominance # claim all three gold on final day of KIYG 2025 competition

US President Donald Trump claims India is offering a ''no tariff'' deal; tells Apple CEO ''not to build in India''
Doha/New Delhi, May 15 (UNI) Even as India and the US are nearing a trade deal, US President Donald Trump has claimed that New Delhi has offered a deal wherein “basically they are willing to literally charge us no tariff’. He also said he has told Apple CEO Tim Cook “not to build in India”.
#US President Donald Trump claims India is offering a ''''no tariff'''' deal; tells Apple CEO ''''not to build in India''''

I can be one of the girls again - Heather Knight's new world

London, May 15 (UNI) Despite a nine-year stint as England captain coming to an end, the challenges keep coming for Heather Knight.

#I can be one of the girls again - Heather Knight's new world

Rupee slips 27 paise against USD

Mumbai, May 15 (UNI) The Rupee on Thursday dropped 27 paise to close at 85.53 against USD on rising demand for US Dollar from foreign banks and exporters, dealers at the Forex Market said.

#Rupee slips 27 paise against USD

Microsoft begins testing new feature of AI voice assistant Copilot Voice

Washington, May 15 (UNI) Tech giant Microsoft has begun testing a new feature of its AI voice assistant Copilot Voice, titled Hey Copilot, which will allow Windows 11 users to start a conversation with the app by simply saying ‘Hey Copilot’, similar to Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri.

#Microsoft begins testing new feature of AI voice assistant Copilot Voice

Bhargavastra will further strengthen India’s Air Defence system: Pradhan

Bhubaneswar, May 15 (UNI) Bhargavastra, the newly developed indigenous low-cost counter-drone system, will further modernize and bolster India’s air defence capabilities, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan stated on Thursday.

#Bhargavastra will further strengthen India’s Air Defence system: Pradhan

Rs 4 cr to family of martyred jawan Dinesh Kumar: Saini
Chandigarh, May 15 (UNI) Haryana Chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday announced that about Rs 4 crore financial assistance will be provided to the family of martyred jawan Dinesh Kumar Sharma.
#Rs 4 cr to family of martyred jawan Dinesh Kumar: Saini

ED seizes assets worth Rs 32 crore during raid at builders in Palghar
Mumbai May 15 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized unaccounted assets worth over Rs 32 crore following raids at 13 locations in neighbouring Palghar district as part of an ongoing investigation into an alleged illegal land development and money laundering case.
#ED seizes assets worth Rs 32 crore during raid at builders in Palghar

Ukraine's Zelensky visits Türkiye as Putin opts out of Istanbul peace talks

Ankara, May 15 (UNI) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived here on Thursday for a meeting with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan, amid renewed diplomatic efforts to end the conflict in Ukraine.

#Ukraine's Zelensky visits Türkiye as Putin opts out of Istanbul peace talks

Dr Ajay Kumar takes over as UPSC Chairman
New Delhi, May 15 (UNI) Former defence secretary Dr Ajay Kumar on Thursday took oath as the chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
#Dr Ajay Kumar takes over as UPSC Chairman

AICTE approves Meghalaya’s first govt Engineering College in Shillong

Shillong, May 15 (UNI) The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has granted approval to the Shillong Government College of Engineering for starting undergraduate courses in civil engineering and electrical engineering for the academic year 2025-26, an official said on Thursday.

#AICTE approves Meghalaya’s first govt Engineering College in Shillong

Army Chief hails soldiers'' bravery and alertness in Operation Sindoor
Srinagar, May 15 (UNI) Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Thursday commended the soldiers for their valour, energy and vigilant actions towards dominating the Line of Control during Operation Sindoor.
#Army Chief hails soldiers'''' bravery and alertness in Operation Sindoor

Special ED Court rejects bail plea of Pawan Kumar in Sanjeev Hans'' money laundering case
Patna, May 15 (UNI) The special Enforcement Directorate (ED) court rejected the bail plea of ​​accused Pawan Kumar, lodged in jail in a money laundering case involving incarcerated IAS officer Sanjiv Hans worth crores of rupees.
#Special ED Court rejects bail plea of Pawan Kumar in Sanjeev Hans'' money laundering case

Himachal HC extends interim bail of former HPPCL MD till May 29
Shimla, May 15 (UNI) The Himachal Pradesh High Court has extended the interim bail of former HPPCL managing director Harikesh Meena till May 29 in connection with the suspicious death of chief engineer Vimal Negi.
#Himachal HC extends interim bail of former HPPCL MD till May 29

Kerala says no funds, Railway decides to bear 100pc cost of 55 ROBs

Thiruvananthapuram, May 15 (UNI) Due to inability of the Kerala government to bear its agreed share of 50pc cost of Road Over Bridges (ROBs), the railway decides to bear 100 pc cost of 55 ROBs in Kerala in the public interest.

#Kerala says no funds # Railway decides to bear 100pc cost of 55 ROBs

BRICS nations pledge deeper cooperation in transport, sustainable mobility, logistics

Brasilia, May 15 (UNI) BRICS countries have signed a joint declaration pledging deeper cooperation in transport infrastructure, sustainable mobility and logistics. The agreement was reached during a BRICS Transport Working Group meeting held in Brasilia on Wednesday, as Brazil holds the rotating presidency of the bloc.

#BRICS nations pledge deeper cooperation in transport # sustainable mobility # logistics

CJI Gavai rebukes Madhya Pradesh Minister over remarks against army officer
New Delhi, May 15 (UNI) On his first day as the Chief Justice of India, Justice B.R. Gavai rebuked Madhya Pradesh Tribal Welfare Minister Vijay Shah, directing him to apologise for his inappropriate and offensive remarks targeting Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, a senior Indian Army officer.
#CJI Gavai rebukes Madhya Pradesh Minister over remarks against army officer

Modi against caste census, succumbed to Cong pressure: Rahul
Darbhanga (Bihar), May 15 (UNI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi was against caste census but under his sustained pressure, announced a national-level enumeration.
#Modi against caste census #succumbed to Cong pressure: Rahul

Country awaiting BJP''s action on MP minister: Mayawati
Lucknow, May 15 (UNI) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati on Thursday said the country was waiting for action from the BJP against the Madhya Pradesh minister who made derogatory remarks against Colonel Sophiya Qureshi.
#Country awaiting BJP''s action on MP minister: Mayawati

Cong to hold Jai Hind Sabhas from May 20
New Delhi, May 15 (UNI) To salute the valour and success of the armed forces, the Congress will hold ‘Jai Hind Sabhas’ across India.
#Cong to hold Jai Hind Sabhas from May 20

Real Madrid score stoppage-time winner to make Barca wait for title
Madrid, May 15 (UNI) Jacobo Ramon''s 95th-minute winner for Real Madrid against Mallorca forced Barcelona to wait another day at least for La Liga title glory.
#Real Madrid score stoppage-time winner to make Barca wait for title

Real Madrid score stoppage-time winner to make Barca wait for title
Madrid, May 15 (UNI) Jacobo Ramon''s 95th-minute winner for Real Madrid against Mallorca forced Barcelona to wait another day at least for La Liga title glory.
#Real Madrid score stoppage-time winner to make Barca wait for title

Air India Express launches Flash Sale with fares starting at Rs 1300
Kochi, May 15 (UNI) Air India Express announced a ''Flash Sale,'' with Xpress Lite fares starting from Rs 1300 and ‘Zero Convenience Fee’ on the airline''s website www.airindiaexpress.com and mobile app.
#Air India Express launches Flash Sale with fares starting at Rs 1300

Siblings killed in Palghar as speeding trailer truck hits bike
Mumbai, May 15 (UNI) A late-night outing turned tragic for two siblings in Maharashtra''s Palghar district after their two-wheeler was struck by a speeding trailer truck, killing both on the spot, police said on Thursday.
#Siblings killed in Palghar as speeding trailer truck hits bike

CJI Gavai to decide presidential reference on timelines for bill assent
New Delhi, May 15 (UNI) One of the first constitutional challenges awaiting the newly sworn-in Chief Justice of India Justice DY Gavai is the presidential reference under Article 143(1) sent by President Droupadi Murmu.
#CJI Gavai to decide presidential reference on timelines for bill assent

Punjab Police bust smuggling racket running from jail, DSP held
Chandigarh, May 15 (UNI) The Sangrur police in Punjab has uncovered a well-organized smuggling racket operating from jail premises, and arrested a DSP-rank officer for his role in the racket, said DGP Punjab Gaurav Yadav on Thursday.
#Punjab Police bust smuggling racket running from jail #DSP held

Three civilians wounded in Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Bryansk region: Governor

Moscow, May 15 (UNI) Three civilians were wounded in a Ukrainian drone attack on a village in Russia''s Bryansk Region, Governor Alexander Bogomaz said.

#Three civilians wounded in Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Bryansk region: Governor

Rupee down 29 paise against USD
Mumbai, May 15 (UNI) The Rupee on Thursday tumbled down 29 paise at 85.55 in the opening session on brisk demand for US dollars by bankers and importers at the Forex market.
#Rupee down 29 paise against USD

Rupee opens at 85.55, down 29 paise against USD.

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#Rupee opens at 85.55 # down 29 paise against USD.

Brigade Group acquired 5.41 acre parcel for Rs 441.70 cr in Chennai
Hyderabad, May 15 (UNI) Brigade Enterprises Limited, the flagship company of Brigade Group and a leading real estate developer headquartered in Bengaluru, said it has acquired a prime 5.41 acre land parcel in Velachery, Chennai – one of the city''s most sought-after micro-markets.
#Brigade Group acquired 5.41 acre parcel for Rs 441.70 cr in Chennai

Putin approves makeup of Russian delegation for talks with Ukraine in Istanbul
Moscow, May 15 (UNI) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday approved the composition of the Russian delegation for upcoming talks with Ukraine in Istanbul, Turkiye, according to a Kremlin statement.
#Putin approves makeup of Russian delegation for talks with Ukraine in Istanbul

Jairaj Ispat founder MD Goenka discusses with AP CM Naidu over upcoming facility in Kurnool

Vijayawada, May 14 (UNI) S K Goenka, Founder & MD of Jairaj Ispat Limited, and his senior management team met Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu here on Wednesday.

#Jairaj Ispat founder MD Goenka discusses with AP CM Naidu over upcoming facility in Kurnool

Bihar: All govt departments' land records will be available online

Patna, May 14 (UNI) Bihar Government has decided to make available online land records of all departments in the state to avoid any land dispute in implementing decisions for execution of projects.

#Bihar: All govt departments' land records will be available online

Land records of all govt departments to be available online in Bihar

Patna, May 14 (UNI) The Bihar Government has decided to make available online land records of all departments in the state to avoid any land dispute in implementing decisions for execution of projects.

#Land records of all govt departments to be available online in Bihar

India-Pak Tension: Over 45K pilgrims visit Vaishno Devi in 8 days, helicopter services resumes

Jammu, May 14 (UNI) Amidst escalated tension between India and Pakistan, more than 45,000 pilgrims paid obeisance at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Cave Shrine nestled in Trikuta Hills of Katra town in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir.

#India-Pak Tension: Over 45K pilgrims visit Vaishno Devi in 8 days # helicopter services resumes

AP: Nine arrested in connection with TDP leader Veeraiah Chowdary murder case

Ongole, May 14 (UNI) The police have cracked the sensational murder of TDP leader Muppavarapu Veeraiah Chowdary by arresting nine persons.

#AP: Nine arrested in connection with TDP leader Veeraiah Chowdary murder case

Complete tourism projects before monsoon: Jaiveer Singh

Lucknow, May 14 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Minister for Tourism and Culture Jaiveer Singh on Wednesday emphasised on the need to expedite the work and directed that all incomplete projects must be finished before the onset of the monsoon.

#Complete tourism projects before monsoon: Jaiveer Singh

FIR against MP Minister Vijay Shah in Sofia Qureshi case
Indore, May 15 (UNI) A First Information Report (FIR) was lodged against Madhya Pradesh Tribal Welfare Minister Vijay Shah on Wednesday night in compliance with the MP High Court order for making objectionable remarks regarding Colonel Sofia Qureshi, police said.
#FIR against MP Minister Vijay Shah in Sofia Qureshi case

FIR filed against MP Minister Vijay Shah in Sofia Qureshi case

Indore, May 14 (UNI) A First Information Report (FIR) was lodged against Madhya Pradesh Tribal Welfare Minister Vijay Shah on Wednesday night in compliance with the MP High Court order for making objectionable remarks regarding Colonel Sofia Qureshi.

#FIR filed against MP Minister Vijay Shah in Sofia Qureshi case

Provide immediate aid to farmers affected by unseasonal rain: Congress' Sapkal asks Maha govt

Mumbai, May 14 (UNI) Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) President Harshvardhan Sapkal on Wednesday demanded that the BJP-led state government should conduct loss assessments (panchnamas) due to the unseasonal rains and provide aid to the farmers.

#Provide immediate aid to farmers affected by unseasonal rain: Congress' Sapkal asks Maha govt

Green activist seeks neutral probe into illegal felling of 5,000 khair trees in Himachal's Trilokpur

Nahan, May 14 (UNI) Environmentalist and social worker Nathuram Chauhan has raised serious concerns over the ongoing investigation into the illegal felling of more than 5,000 khair trees in the forest area near Trilokpur, located in the Nahan Assembly constituency, and alleged a deliberate cover-up attempt.

#Green activist seeks neutral probe into illegal felling of 5 #000 khair trees in Himachal's Trilokpur

Mum: FIR against youth for raping, blackmailing woman

Mumbai May 14 (UNI) Police registered an FIR against a 27-year-old man for allegedly raping, assaulting, and blackmailing a 21-year-old woman over an extended period, and later defaming her online, police said here on Wednesday.

#Mum: FIR against youth for raping # blackmailing woman

Maha: DyCM wishes Justice Bhushan Gavai on becoming 52nd CJI

Mumbai, May 14 (UNI) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde wished Justice Bhushan Gavai after he was sworn-in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India on Wednesday.

#Maha: DyCM wishes Justice Bhushan Gavai on becoming 52nd CJI

Heat returns to Himachal, Una crosses 40°C again

Shimla, May 14 (UNI) After a brief spell of pleasant and cool weather, Himachal Pradesh witnessed a fresh surge in daytime temperatures on Wednesday, with the mercury climbing above normal across several districts.

#Heat returns to Himachal # Una crosses 40°C again

Balaram Shaw's painful wait for his son ends in joy

Rishra (Hooghly), May 14 (UNI) After a 23-day long painful wait, Bholanath Shaw is now a relieved man and brims with pride at the mention of his son BSF Jawan Purnam Kumar Shaw who was released by Pakistan Rangers on Wednesday.

#Balaram Shaw's painful wait for his son ends in joy

Operation Sindoor sends message of zero tolerance of India against terrorism: Dy CM

Patna, May 14 (UNI) Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary on Wednesday said operation Sindoor has sent a strong message of zero tolerance against terrorism across the world, particularly Pakistan, the fertile land of promoting cross-border terrorism.

#Operation Sindoor sends message of zero tolerance of India against terrorism: Dy CM

Rajasthan: Threat email prompts evacuation of Baran District Collectorate, nothing suspicious found
Baran, May 14 (UNI) Throwing authorities into a tizzy, a threat email warning that Rajasthan''s Baran district collectorate mini secretariat complex should be immediately vacated prompted the administration and the police to evacuate the premises on Wednesday afternoon.
#Rajasthan: Threat email prompts evacuation of Baran District Collectorate #nothing suspicious found

J&K Police lodges FIR against 'deserter' army sepoy for blaming central govt for Pahalgam attack

Srinagar, May 14 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Police has registered an FIR against a missing Army sepoy, Dlhair Mushtaq Sofi, after his video surfaced on social media blaming the government, armed forces and intelligence agencies for the Pahalgam terror attack of April 22. The Press Information Bureau (PIB) Fact Check unit has already debunked the viral video.

#J&K Police lodges FIR against 'deserter' army sepoy for blaming central govt for Pahalgam attack

Aizawl teen punches through adversity to win Khelo India gold in Bihar

Aizawl, May 14 (UNI) In a remarkable display of grit and determination, 17-year-old Samuel Zadeng of Mizoram struck gold at the ongoing Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) in Bihar, clinching the top spot in the boys’ 70kg boxing category.

#Aizawl teen punches through adversity to win Khelo India gold in Bihar

Mizoram begin Swami Vivekananda Men’s U20 NFC Group D campaign with a big win
Narainpur (Chhattisgarh), May 14 (UNI) Mizoram, playing their first match in Group D, earned a comfortable 4-0 victory against Maharashtra in the Swami Vivekananda Men’s U-20 National
Football Championship at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Ground here on Wednesday.
#Mizoram begin Swami Vivekananda Men’s U20 NFC Group D campaign with a big win

Mizoram begin Swami Vivekananda Men’s U20 NFC Group D campaign with a big win

Narainpur (Chhattisgarh), May 14 (UNI) Mizoram, playing their first match in Group D, earned a comfortable 4-0 victory against Maharashtra at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Ground here
on Wednesday.

#Mizoram begin Swami Vivekananda Men’s U20 NFC Group D campaign with a big win

MP CM Yadav visits BEML plant, hands over land for new unit in Raisen district

Bengaluru, May 14 (UNI) In a significant push towards indigenous industrial development, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday handed over a formal letter allocating 60.063 hectares of land to Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) for the establishment of a new rolling stock manufacturing unit at Umeria in Raisen district.

#MP CM Yadav visits BEML plant # hands over land for new unit in Raisen district

Bangladesh interim govt intensifies attacks against Awami League, social media pages may be blocked

Dhaka, May 14 (UNI) Bangladesh’s National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) has requested the country’s Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) to immediately block or remove all websites and social media pages affiliated with the Awami League party and like-minded organisations, following its official ban by Chief Advisor Mohammed Yunus’ interim government.

#Bangladesh interim govt intensifies attacks against Awami League # social media pages may be blocked

TN BJP holds Tiranga Yatra in Chennai to celebrate Op Sindoor victory

Chennai, May 14 (UNI) The Tamil Nadu BJP organised a Tiranga Yatra in Chennai city
on Wednesday evening to celebrate India''s victory under Operation Sindoor launched
to avenge Pahalgam terror attacks, to hail the astute leadership of Prime Minister
Narendra Modi for its success and to salute the valour, courage and sacrifices of the
Indian Armed Forces.

#TN BJP holds Tiranga Yatra in Chennai to celebrate Op Sindoor victory

DPS, BSS, Ashok Hall, Modern High, National High School and Khalsa Boys entered semi finals of AISR

Kolkata, May 14 (UNI) Delhi Public School (DPS) represented by Bisaja Chakraborty, Sayantika Bhowmik, Oindrila Paul and Sumedha Ghosh entered the semi final of the Fours for the junior girls defeating South Point at the last four stage of the 50th All india Invitation Schools Regatta (AISR) Championship organised by Lake Club here Wednesday.

#DPS # BSS # Ashok Hall # Modern High

PM to inaugurate Patna Airport''s new terminal on May 30
Patna, May 14 (UNI) Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the newly constructed terminal of Jai Prakash Narayan International Airport of Patna on May 30.
#PM to inaugurate Patna Airport''''s new terminal on May 30

Shah praises security forces for killing 31 Naxalites in Kurreguttalu Hills
New Delhi, May 14 (UNI) Reaffirming the government’s commitment to eradicate Naxalism from the country by March 31, 2026, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday praised the security forces for eliminating 31 notorious red ultras in the Kurreguttalu Hills (KGH) on the Chhattisgarh-Telangana border.
#Shah praises security forces for killing 31 Naxalites in Kurreguttalu Hills

HC orders FIR against MP Minister for objectionable remarks against Colonel Sophia Qureshi
Jabalpur, May 14 (UNI) The Madhya Pradesh High Court on Wednesday directed the registration of an FIR against state Tribal Affairs Minister Vijay Shah in connection with his objectionable remarks about Colonel Sophia Qureshi, who had conducted regular media briefings on Operation Sindoor executed by the Indian Armed forces to destroy terrorist bases in Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir.
#HC orders FIR against MP Minister for objectionable remarks against Colonel Sophia Qureshi

BJP, BRS acting as distraction gangs to derail welfare focus: TPCC

Hyderabad, May 14 (UNI) Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) spokesperson Syed Nizamuddin on Wednesday alleged that the BJP and BRS are acting as “distraction gangs,” aiming to divert public attention from the Congress government’s growing popularity and its welfare initiatives.

#BJP # BRS acting as distraction gangs to derail welfare focus: TPCC

Punjab CM hails HC''s verdict on water issue as ''moral victory''
Ludhiana, May 14, (UNI) Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday said that the verdict of Punjab and Haryana High Court on the ongoing issue of release of water by Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) to Haryana is a moral victory for the state.
#Punjab CM hails HC''s verdict on water issue as ''moral victory''

MakeMyTrip sees 250 pc spike in Turkiye, Azerbaijan cancellations

New Delhi, May 14 (UNI) Amid rising diplomatic tensions following Turkiye and Azerbaijan’s public support for Pakistan in the aftermath of India''s Operation Sindoor, Indian travellers are increasingly boycotting trips to the two nations.

#MakeMyTrip sees 250 pc spike in Turkiye # Azerbaijan cancellations

Punjab CPI welcomes ceasefire, demands clarification on 'intel failure' regarding Pahalgam

Chandigarh, May 14 (UNI) While welcoming the ceasefire between India and Pakistan, the Punjab unit of Communist Party of India (CPI) on Wednesday demanded a clarification from the Indian government on whether the Pahalgam terror attack, like Pulwama, "was again a failure of intelligence agencies or whether the government itself bears responsibility".

#Punjab CPI welcomes ceasefire # demands clarification on 'intel failure' regarding Pahalgam

Complaints of poor quality food, SRly inspects Ernakulam base kitchen, imposes fine
Chennai, May 14 (UNI) The Southern Railway on Wednesday imposed a fine of
Rs one lakh on Ernakulam Base kitchen following complaints of old and poor
quality food and recommended stringent action against the firm by the IRCTC.
#Complaints of poor quality food #SRly inspects Ernakulam base kitchen #imposes fine

UNICEF distributes vitamins to 50,000 pregnant-lactating women in Kabul to aid maternal health & fight anaemia
Kabul, May 14 (UNI) UNICEF has begun distribution of vitamins to 50,000 pregnant and lactating women in Kabul to improve maternal health and help them fight anaemia.
#UNICEF distributes vitamins to 50 #000 pregnant-lactating women in Kabul to aid maternal health & fight anaemia

Wacoal India opens new store in Mumbai

Mumbai, May 13 (UNI) Japanese premium lingerie brand Wacoal India on Wednesday announced the launch of its new exclusive store at Sky City Mall, Borivali, marking another step in its retail expansion in Mumbai.

#Wacoal India opens new store in Mumbai

Dy chairperson of legislative council joins BJP

Vijayawada, May 14 (UNI) YSRCP leader and deputy chairperson of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council Zakia Kanam joined the BJP here on Wednesday.

#Dy chairperson of legislative council joins BJP

Europe eagerly awaits action-packed summer of ICC Qualifying events
Dubai, May 14 (UNI) Europe is gearing up to host four landmark pathway events during a blockbuster summer, with World Cup spots up for grabs across ICC Men’s, Women’s and U19 pathway events from May to August.
#Europe eagerly awaits action-packed summer of ICC Qualifying events

Europe eagerly awaits action-packed summer of ICC Qualifying events
Dubai, May 14 (UNI) Europe is gearing up to host four landmark pathway events during a blockbuster summer, with World Cup spots up for grabs across ICC Men’s, Women’s and U19 pathway events from May to August.
#Europe eagerly awaits action-packed summer of ICC Qualifying events

Uganda's Olympic gold medalist Chemutai set for Doha Diamond League

Kampala, May 14 (UNI) Uganda''s Peruth Chemutai is set to compete in the 2025 Doha Wanda Diamond League slated for May 16 in Qatar.

#Uganda's Olympic gold medalist Chemutai set for Doha Diamond League

ED conducts raids at builders in Maha''s Palghar
Mumbai, May 14 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches on premises of builders involved in an illegal construction racket in the Mira Bhayander Vasai Virar area of Palghar district on Wednesday morning. The anti-financial fraud agency raided 13 locations.
#ED conducts raids at builders in Maha''s Palghar

Metro network to be expanded in Mumbai: Fadnavis
Mumbai, May 14 (UNI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said here on Wednesday that metro network will be expanded in Mumbai.
#Metro network to be expanded in Mumbai: Fadnavis

Rupee rises 16 paise against USD
Mumbai, May 14 (UNI) The rupee on Wednesday gained 16 paise to close positive at 85.26 against USD on brisk sell-off of the greenback by foreign banks and importers, dealers at the Forex Market said.
#Rupee rises 16 paise against USD

Road Construction Minister directs authorities concerned to repair all damaged roads by May 30

Patna, May 14 (UNI) Bihar Road construction Minister Nitin Navin directed the authorities concerned to repair the roads of Patna by May 30, damaged during the execution of various projects.

#Road Construction Minister directs authorities concerned to repair all damaged roads by May 30

Ahilyabai, true embodiment of Indian womanhood, strength: Yogi
Lucknow, May 14 (UNI) Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday hailed Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar as the very personification of dharma, justice and national duty, and credited her with pioneering the revival of India''s Sanatan heritage.
#Ahilyabai #true embodiment of Indian womanhood #strength: Yogi

Justice B R Gavai sworn-in as 52nd Chief Justice of India
New Delhi, May 14 (UNI) In a significant moment for India’s judiciary, Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai was sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India (CJI) on Wednesday.
#Justice B R Gavai sworn-in as 52nd Chief Justice of India

Australia maintain big lead after annual ODI rankings update
Dubai, May 14 (UNI) England and India have made inroads though Australia has maintained their massive lead at the top of the ICC Women''s ODI team rankings following the annual made
by the ICC on Wednesday.
#Australia maintain big lead after annual ODI rankings update

Australia maintain big lead after annual ODI rankings update
Dubai, May 14 (UNI) England and India have made inroads though Australia has maintained their massive lead at the top of the ICC Women''s ODI team rankings following the annual made
by the ICC on Wednesday.
#Australia maintain big lead after annual ODI rankings update

API Holdings teams up with IBM for AI-driven healthcare observability

Bengaluru, May 14 (UNI) API Holdings Limited, one of India''s largest digital healthcare platforms, has announced a strategic collaboration with IBM to leverage AI-powered automated observability for managing its application stack. The partnership will utilise IBM Instana to enhance API’s operational efficiency and accelerate the delivery of seamless healthcare services.

#API Holdings teams up with IBM for AI-driven healthcare observability

Udaipur marble association announces ban on imports from Turkey

Udaipur, May 14 (UNI) The Udaipur Marble Association, representing Asia''s largest marble market, on Wednesday announced a ban on imports of marble and related products from Turkiye in response to the country''s open support to Pakistan following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam.

#Udaipur marble association announces ban on imports from Turkey

Laos intensifies efforts to get global recognition for Nakai-Nam Theun National Park

Vientiane, May 14 (UNI) Laos is ramping up efforts to secure international recognition for Nakai-Nam Theun National Park, one of the country''s largest and most ecologically diverse protected areas that is home to numerous animal and bird species, in order to tackle environmental threats.

#Laos intensifies efforts to get global recognition for Nakai-Nam Theun National Park

IIT Madras, ESC UK to work on Net Zero innovation, sustainability
Chennai, May 14 (UNI) The IIT Madras Energy Consortium has signed a MoU with Energy Systems Catapult (ESC), a leading UK government-backed innovation Centre supporting the transition to a net-zero energy system, to work on energy innovation and sustainability.
#IIT Madras #ESC UK to work on Net Zero innovation #sustainability

Himachal man gets 11-year jail term for possessing narcotic capsules
Nahan (Himachal Pradesh), May 14 (UNI) In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, the court of Sessions Judge First, Yogesh Jaiswal, on Tuesday sentenced a Paonta Sahib resident to 11 years of rigorous imprisonment for possession of 2,800 banned capsules under the NDPS Act.
#Himachal man gets 11-year jail term for possessing narcotic capsules

Train services affected at Dum Dum Junction after coach of a local passenger train derails

Kolkata, May 14 (UNI) Train services on the down Sealdah section of Eastern Railway''s Dum Dum Junction were affected on Wednesday after two wheels of the last coach of a passenger train bound for Sealdah jumped the rails.

#Train services affected at Dum Dum Junction after coach of a local passenger train derails

PM''s Adampur visit debunks Pak claims, rejects Trump assertions: Expert
By BD Narayankar
Bengaluru, May 14 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi''s visit to the frontline Adampur Airbase has dealt a direct blow to Pakistan''s propaganda machinery and sent a powerful message of India''s military preparedness and strategic autonomy, Defence expert and former Navy officer Commander GJ Singh (Retd) said here on Wednesday.
#PM''s Adampur visit debunks Pak claims #rejects Trump assertions: Expert

Union Cabinet approves one more semiconductor unit under India Semiconductor Mission, a joint venture of HCL and Foxconn, be set up near Jewar airport

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#Union Cabinet approves one more semiconductor unit under India Semiconductor Mission # a joint venture of HCL and Foxconn # be set up near Jewar airport

Suvendu Adhikari welcomes release of BSF Jawan Purnam Kumar Shaw detained by Pak Rangers
Kolkata, May 14 (UNI) Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday hailed the release of BSF Jawan Purnam Kumar Shaw after being detained by the Pakistani Rangers for 23 days.
#Suvendu Adhikari welcomes release of BSF Jawan Purnam Kumar Shaw detained by Pak Rangers

Sciver-Brunt looks to embrace captaincy challenge
London, May 14 (UNI) New England skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt wants to get the side back on track after a disappointing Ashes series earlier this year.
#Sciver-Brunt looks to embrace captaincy challenge

Sciver-Brunt looks to embrace captaincy challenge
London, May 14 (UNI) New England skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt wants to get the side back on track after a disappointing Ashes series earlier this year.
#Sciver-Brunt looks to embrace captaincy challenge

Air Customs intelligence unit seizes drugs worth Rs 40 crore at Karipur International Airport
Malappuram, May 14 (UNI) In a major drug bust, the Air Customs intelligence unit sleuths, seized 34 KG of Hybrid Ganja (Cannabis) and 15 KG of drug laced chocolates, cake and cream biscuits, valued around Rs 40 crore, from three women passengers, who arrived from Thailand via Kuala Lumpur on Air Asia AK 33 flight at Karipur International Airport, on Wednesday.
#Air Customs intelligence unit seizes drugs worth Rs 40 crore at Karipur International Airport

Dawood Ibrahim''s close aide Tariq Parveen released from jail
Mumbai, May 14 (UNI) Underworld don Dawood Ibrahim''s close aide Tariq Parveen was released from Taloja Jail in Panvel area of new Mumbai city after the Bombay high court granted him bail in an extortion case, police sources said here on Wednesday.
#Dawood Ibrahim''s close aide Tariq Parveen released from jail

Mumbai senior citizen jumps off seventh floor

Mumbai, May 14 (UNI) A senior citizen committed suicide after jumping from the seventh floor of a building in Dahisar area of Mumbai suburban, police said here on Wednesday.

#Mumbai senior citizen jumps off seventh floor

Britain''s Raducanu handed wildcard in Strasbourg
Paris, May 14 (UNI) British number two Emma Raducanu will play one final tournament before the French Open after being handed a wildcard in Strasbourg.
#Britain''''s Raducanu handed wildcard in Strasbourg

Britain''s Raducanu handed wildcard in Strasbourg
Paris, May 14 (UNI) British number two Emma Raducanu will play one final tournament before the French Open after being handed a wildcard in Strasbourg.
#Britain''''s Raducanu handed wildcard in Strasbourg

Justice BR Gavai takes oath as 52nd Chief Justice of India
New Delhi, May 14 (UNI) Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai on Wednesday took over as the 52nd Chief Justice of India.
#Justice BR Gavai takes oath as 52nd Chief Justice of India

Chinese mouthpiece, Turkish TRT channel blocked for promoting Pak campaign
New Delhi, May 14 (UNI) India on Wednesday banned Chinese Communist Party’s Global Times and its news agency Xinhua for spreading false and fabricated reports about Operation Sindoor.
#Chinese mouthpiece #Turkish TRT channel blocked for promoting Pak campaign

Mumbai Sr Police officer arrested while accepting bribe of Rs 1 lakh
Mumbai, May 14 (UNI) In a major crackdown on corruption within the police force, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Mumbai arrested Senior Police Inspector Bapurao Madhukar Deshmukh, 57, who is heading the Mumbai suburb Shivaji Nagar Police Station, while allegedly accepting Rs 1 lakh of the total bribe of Rs 2.5 lakh that he had allegedly demanded from a school’s trustee in lieu of providing police services for helping him in a legal matter official said here on Wednesday.
#Mumbai Sr Police officer arrested while accepting bribe of Rs 1 lakh

Heavy rainfall lashes Arunachal capital
Itanagar, May 14 (UNI) Incessant and heavy pre-monsoon showers continued to lash Itanagar, the capital of Arunachal Pradesh, throwing normal life out of gear.
#Heavy rainfall lashes Arunachal capital

US urges India, Pakistan to ''maintain direct communication'' for regional stability
Washington/New Delhi, May 14 (UNI) The US has welcomed the ceasefire between India and Pakistan and also urged both sides to “maintain direct communication” to preserve regional stability.
#US urges India #Pakistan to ''maintain direct communication'' for regional stability

Constable Purnam Kumar Shaw had inadvertently crossed over to Pakistan territory, while on operational duty in Ferozepur sector on April 23, 2025 around 1150 hrs and was detained by Pak Rangers: BSF

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#Constable Purnam Kumar Shaw had inadvertently crossed over to Pakistan territory # while on operational duty in Ferozepur sector on April 23 # 2025 around 1150 hrs and was detained by Pak Rangers: BSF

India rejects China''s ''vain and preposterous attempts'' at renaming Arunachal Pradesh places
New Delhi, May 14 (UNI) India today slammed China for its “vain and preposterous attempts” to name places in Arunachal Pradesh, and rejected the move saying such creative naming will not alter the reality of the North East state being an integral part of India.
#India rejects China''s ''vain and preposterous attempts'' at renaming Arunachal Pradesh places

Ukraine notifies U.S. of finalising natural resources deal
Kiev, May 14 (UNI) Ukraine on Tuesday delivered to the United States an official note confirming the completion of its internal procedures for a bilateral natural resources deal, which would establish a joint investment fund for Ukraine''s reconstruction, the Interfax-Ukraine news agency reported.
#Ukraine notifies U.S. of finalising natural resources deal

Rupee advances 37 paise against USD
Mumbai, May 14 (UNI) The Rupee on Wednesday posted a 37 paise gain at 85.05 in the opening session on selling of US Dollar by bankers and exporters at the Forex Market informed.
#Rupee advances 37 paise against USD

Rupee opens at 85.05, up 37 paise against USD.

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#Rupee opens at 85.05 # up 37 paise against USD.

Hezbollah member killed in Israeli airstrike on S. Lebanon

Beirut/Jerusalem, May 13 (UNI) An Israeli drone strike killed a Hezbollah member riding a motorcycle in the southern Lebanese village of Houla on Tuesday, according to Lebanese security and official sources, as tensions persist along the Israel-Lebanon border despite a ceasefire.

#Hezbollah member killed in Israeli airstrike on S. Lebanon

Maha: CM inaugurates Mumbai’s 1st land-based cable-stayed bridge

Mumbai, May 13 (UNI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday inaugurated the long-awaited Mumbai’s first land-based cable-stayed bridge.

#Maha: CM inaugurates Mumbai’s 1st land-based cable-stayed bridge

Maha: HC allows MCA to hold T20 Mumbai League without Shivaji Park Lions
Mumbai, May 13 (UNI) The Bombay High Court has allowed the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) to go ahead with the T20 Mumbai League without the Shivaji Park Lions team, whose contract was terminated in 2020 due to alleged payment defaults, a lawyer said here on Tuesday.
#Maha: HC allows MCA to hold T20 Mumbai League without Shivaji Park Lions

Kidambi Srikanth fails to qualify for Thailand Open main draw
Bangkok, May 13 (UNI) Former world number one and world championship silver medallist, Kidambi Srikanth, crashed out of the Thailand Open 2025 badminton tournament after failing to make it past the qualification stage here on Tuesday.
#Kidambi Srikanth fails to qualify for Thailand Open main draw

India welcomes direct talks between Russia, Ukraine
New Delhi, May 13 (UNI) As Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky are set to hold direct talks in Turkey''s capital Ankara, India today welcomed Russia’s offer for direct talks with Ukraine.
#India welcomes direct talks between Russia #Ukraine

Thailand conducts large-scale test for mobile emergency alert

Bangkok, May 13 (UNI) Thailand successfully conducted a large-scale test of its new mobile emergency alert system using cell broadcast technology on Tuesday, with full implementation expected by July, authorities said.

#Thailand conducts large-scale test for mobile emergency alert

Dubai devotee offers gold letters worth Rs 24 lakh to Shirdi Sai Baba temple

Shirdi May 13 ( UNI): A Dubai based Sai devotee has offered the name ''Om Sai'' in gold, weighing 270 grams, with attractive embroidery to the Sai Baba temple in Shirdi, the temple authority said on Tuesday.

#Dubai devotee offers gold letters worth Rs 24 lakh to Shirdi Sai Baba temple

Meghalaya govt to ensure students get fair & accessible opportunity to appear CEUT exams

Shillong, May 13 (UNI) The Meghalaya government on Tuesday said that it remains committed to ensuring that every student from the State gets a fair and accessible opportunity to appear for national-level exams like Common University Entrance Test (CUET).

#Meghalaya govt to ensure students get fair & accessible opportunity to appear CEUT exams

Kick Drugs’ anti-drug campaign to reach Kerala capital on on May 14

Thiruvananthapuram, May 13 (UNI) A State-wide anti-drug campaign ''Kick-Drugs, Say Yes to Sports'' will reach Kerala capital on Wednesday.

#Kick Drugs’ anti-drug campaign to reach Kerala capital on on May 14

BC, SC, ST backlog posts must be filled in two Telugu states: R Krishnaiah
Hyderabad, May 13 (UNI Rajya Sabha Member and National President of the BC Welfare Association, R Krishnaiah, has demanded that the Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana take urgent steps to fill backlog vacancies reserved for BC, SC, and ST communities.
#BC #SC #ST backlog posts must be filled in two Telugu states: R Krishnaiah

Heavy rainfall very likely at isolated places over Madhya Maharashtra

Pune, May 13 (UNI) Heavy rainfall is very likely at isolated places over Madhya Maharashtra, India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Tuesday.

#Heavy rainfall very likely at isolated places over Madhya Maharashtra

Maha: Dress code enforced for devotees at Ambabai temple in Kolhapur

Kolhapur, May 13 (UNI) The Western Maharashtra Devasthan Committee (WMDC) has enforced a dress code for devotees at Karveer Nivasini Shri Mahalaxmi temple, popularly known as Ambabai, prohibiting wearing loose clothes while taking ''darshan'' of Goddess Sri Ambabai.

#Maha: Dress code enforced for devotees at Ambabai temple in Kolhapur

Rahul to hold dialogues with students in Bihar on May 15: Kanhaiya
Patna, May 13 (UNI) National in-charge of NSUI and firebrand Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar said on Tuesday that party leader Rahul Gandhi would hold dialogues with students of Bihar on May 15 and raise issues of their concern regarding quality education and jobs.
#Rahul to hold dialogues with students in Bihar on May 15: Kanhaiya

Funds meant for SC and ST students, being spent on construction of roads in Bihar: Kanhaiya
Patna, May 13 (UNI) Firebrand Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar on Tuesday alleged that the Nitish Kumar government had spent funds allocated for SC and ST students, on the construction of roads and bridges in Bihar.
#Funds meant for SC and ST students #being spent on construction of roads in Bihar: Kanhaiya

India welcomes Russia’s offer for direct talks with Ukraine: MEA spokesperson

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#India welcomes Russia’s offer for direct talks with Ukraine: MEA spokesperson

Ban on Awami League is a concerning development. India is concerned at curtailment of democratic freedoms and shrinking political space in Bangladesh: MEA spokesperson

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#Ban on Awami League is a concerning development. India is concerned at curtailment of democratic freedoms and shrinking political space in Bangladesh: MEA spokesperson

IOC President-elect Coventry hails Asia''s Olympic role at OCA General Assembly
Beijing, May 13 (UNI) International Olympic Committee (IOC) President-elect Kirsty Coventry declared Asia "a central cog in the Olympic Movement" during her keynote speech at the 45th Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) General Assembl.
#IOC President-elect Coventry hails Asia''s Olympic role at OCA General Assembly

IOC President-elect Coventry hails Asia''s Olympic role at OCA General Assembly
Beijing, May 13 (UNI) International Olympic Committee (IOC) President-elect Kirsty Coventry declared Asia "a central cog in the Olympic Movement" during her keynote speech at the 45th Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) General Assembl.
#IOC President-elect Coventry hails Asia''s Olympic role at OCA General Assembly

India has a firm stance that it will not give in to nuclear blackmail or allow cross-border terrorism to be conducted invoking it. We have also cautioned various countries that their subscribing to such scenarios could hurt them in their own region: MEA spokesperson

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#India has a firm stance that it will not give in to nuclear blackmail or allow cross-border terrorism to be conducted invoking it. We have also cautioned various countries that their subscribing to such scenarios could hurt them in their own region: MEA spokesperson

AP Ex-CM Jagan Reddy consoles parents of martyred Murali Naik
Anantapur, May 13 (UNI) Former Chief Minister and YSRCP President YS Jagan Mohan Reddy consoled the family members of martyred Murali Naik at their residence in a highly emotive atmosphere where the parents broke down on several occasions and a pall of gloom descended over the small living room of the braveheart. Murali Naik was killed in an encounter with infiltrators in J&K a few days ago.
#AP Ex-CM Jagan Reddy consoles parents of martyred Murali Naik

On May 10th morning, we mounted an extremely effective attack on key Pakistani Air Force bases. That was the reason they were willing to stop military action. Let me be clear. It was the force of the Indian arms that compelled Pakistan to stop its firing: MEA spokesperson

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#On May 10th morning # we mounted an extremely effective attack on key Pakistani Air Force bases. That was the reason they were willing to stop military action. Let me be clear. It was the force of the Indian arms that compelled Pakistan to stop its firing: MEA spokesperson

Retail inflation drops to 6-year low in April
New Delhi, May 13 (UNI) India’s retail inflation eased to a nearly six-year low of 3.16 per cent in April, driven by a sharp decline in food prices, particularly vegetables, pulses and meat. According to data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on Monday, food inflation dropped to 1.78 per cent, the lowest since October 2021, from 2.69 per cent in March — a sharp decline of 91 basis points.
#Retail inflation drops to 6-year low in April

Modi visits Adampur airbase; issues fresh warning to Pakistan
Adampur, May 13 (UNI) Apparently seeking to debunk Pakistan’s claim about destroying Adampur airbase, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday visited this crucial military establishment and again warned Pakistan against any future misadventure, including a terrorist attack.
#Modi visits Adampur airbase; issues fresh warning to Pakistan

Greenland assumes chairmanship of Arctic Council - FM

Moscow, May 13 (UNI) Greenland, on behalf of the Kingdom of Denmark, has taken over the chairmanship of the Arctic Council from Norway, the Greenlandic Foreign Ministry said.

#Greenland assumes chairmanship of Arctic Council - FM

Israel Defense Forces claim strike on Hamas in Khan Yunis
Jerusalem, May 13 (UNI) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported a strike on Palestinian movement Hamas in the city of Khan Yunis, the movement''s command and control center was allegedly located in the Nasser medical center.
#Israel Defense Forces claim strike on Hamas in Khan Yunis

UNICEF office ceases operations in Azerbaijan - Chief of Communication
Baku, May 13 (UNI) The office of the United Nations International Children''s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) in Azerbaijan will cease operations, UNICEF Europe and Central Asia Regional Chief of Communication Iryna Mazur said on Tuesday.
#UNICEF office ceases operations in Azerbaijan - Chief of Communication

Rupee ends steady at 85.42 against USD
Mumbai, May 13 (UNI) The rupee on Tuesday ended flat at 85.42 against USD on fresh selling of US dollars from foreign banks and importers, dealers at the Forex Market said.
#Rupee ends steady at 85.42 against USD

NSDC International aims to train 1 lakh caregivers to boost global healthcare services
Kolkata, May 13 (UNI) The NSDC International has decided to train around 1 lakh caregivers to enhance the capabilities of the global healthcare ecosystem as the demand for these professionals is steadily increasing across the globe, according to NSDC International CEO Alok Kumar.
#NSDC International aims to train 1 lakh caregivers to boost global healthcare services

Rupee closes steady at 85.42 against USD

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#Rupee closes steady at 85.42 against USD

England announce squads for Brook's first series as captain

London, May 13 (UNI) The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced the squads for
the upcoming white-ball series against the West Indies, comprising three ODIs and three T20Is, beginning on May 29.

#England announce squads for Brook's first series as captain

Maintain maximum vigilance in zoos to avert bird flu threat: Yogi
Lucknow, May 13 (UNI) Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday directed the officials to take all necessary preventive measures promptly and strictly in accordance with the guidelines issued by both the central and state governments to curb the possible spread of H5 Avian Influenza (bird flu).
#Maintain maximum vigilance in zoos to avert bird flu threat: Yogi

Justice Surya Kant appointed executive chairman of NALSA effective from May 14
New Delhi, May 13 (UNI) The President of India has appointed Justice Surya Kant, senior judge of the Supreme Court, as the new Executive Chairman of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA).
#Justice Surya Kant appointed executive chairman of NALSA effective from May 14

Kalazar patient search campaign to state from June first week: Mangal
Patna, May 13 (UNI) Bihar Health Minister Mangal Pandey said that a special search campaign would be launched to trace Kalazar patients from the first week of June across the state.
#Kalazar patient search campaign to state from June first week: Mangal

May Weather cooler and wetter in Himachal; 18pc more rainfall recorded
Shimla, May 13 (UNI) The first fortnight of May in Himachal Pradesh has brought relief from the early summer heat, with cooler-than-normal temperatures and increased rainfall.
#May Weather cooler and wetter in Himachal; 18pc more rainfall recorded

Flight operation resumes at Srinagar Airport
Srinagar, May 13 (UNI) The flight operation resumed at the Srinagar Airport on Tuesday after a six-day halt, following a ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan that eased regional tensions.
#Flight operation resumes at Srinagar Airport

Afghan police detain 2 smugglers with 7 kg heroin at Kabul airport

Kabul, May 13 (UNI) Personnel of the Border Police Force have detained two drug smugglers and discovered seven kg of heroin from their possessions at Kabul International Airport, the state-run Radio and Television of Afghanistan (RTA) reported.

#Afghan police detain 2 smugglers with 7 kg heroin at Kabul airport

Alaaeddine Ajaraie commits future to NorthEast United FC
Guwahati, May 13 (UNI) Indian Super League (ISL) side NorthEast United FC has announced that star Moroccan forward Alaaeddine Ajaraie has signed a contract extension.
#Alaaeddine Ajaraie commits future to NorthEast United FC

Alaaeddine Ajaraie commits future to NorthEast United FC
Guwahati, May 13 (UNI) Indian Super League (ISL) side NorthEast United FC has announced that star Moroccan forward Alaaeddine Ajaraie has signed a contract extension.
#Alaaeddine Ajaraie commits future to NorthEast United FC

Mumbai on alert; police get email threat warning of blast
Mumbai, May 13 (UNI) The Maharashtra Police Control Room on Tuesday received an anonymous email warning of an explosion within the next 48 hours.
#Mumbai on alert; police get email threat warning of blast

FIR against Mumbai RPF constable for assaulting passenger misbehaving with woman
Mumbai, May 12 (UNI) The Chatrapatti Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Railway Police have registered a case against a Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel for allegedly assaulting a passenger and misbehaving with his wife aboard the Konkan Kanya Express official said on Tuesday.
#FIR against Mumbai RPF constable for assaulting passenger misbehaving with woman

330 Afghan prisoners released from Pakistani jails in week

Kabul, May 13 (UNI) A total of 330 Afghan inmates imprisoned in Pakistan have been released and returned to their homeland, official data from the Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation showed Tuesday.

#330 Afghan prisoners released from Pakistani jails in week

Single airline operates from Jammu airport on Tuesday: Authorities
Jammu, May 13 (UNI) The flight operations from Jammu Airport on Tuesday resumed with a single airline- Air India Express-operating between Delhi-Jammu-Srinagar, officials here said.
#Single airline operates from Jammu airport on Tuesday: Authorities

PM visits Adampur airbase, interacts with officers, jawans
Adampur, May 13 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi early Tuesday morning made a surprise visit to the Adampur IAF base in Punjab and interacted with officers and jawans who played a stellar role in Operation Sindoor.
#PM visits Adampur airbase #interacts with officers #jawans

Former Australia quick Shaun Tait named Bangladesh pace bowling coach
Sydney, May 13 (UNI) Former Australia pacer replaced Andre Adams as the head of Bangladesh’s pace bowling unit.
#Former Australia quick Shaun Tait named Bangladesh pace bowling coach

PM Modi makes surprise visit to Adampur air base in Punjab, meets officers and jawans who played key role in Operation Sindoor

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#PM Modi makes surprise visit to Adampur air base in Punjab # meets officers and jawans who played key role in Operation Sindoor

Rain, thunderstorms leave over 1,000 people homeless in Tripura

Agartala, May 13 (UNI) The pre-monsoon rain coupled with heavy thunderstorms and gusty winds wreaked havoc across Tripura in the past two days, displaced over 1,000 people and damaged 1,835 houses, said state disaster management officials here on Tuesday.

#Rain # thunderstorms leave over 1 #000 people homeless in Tripura

Air India, IndiGo cancel flights amid safety concerns
New Delhi, May 13 (UNI) In a significant travel disruption, both Air India and IndiGo have announced the cancellation of flights to several northern and western Indian cities for Tuesday, citing "latest developments" and prioritising the safety of passengers.
#Air India #IndiGo cancel flights amid safety concerns

Aus announce squad for WTC Final against SA
Melbourne, May 13 (UNI) Australia on Tuesday named a formidable 15-member squad for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final against South Africa, with skipper Pat Cummins, pace spearhead Josh Hazlewood, and allrounder Cameron Green returning from injury layoffs.
#Aus announce squad for WTC Final against SA

SP MLA demands probe into tendering process of Mumbai tunnel aquarium

Mumbai May 13 (UNI) Samajwadi Party legislator and former Bombay Municipal Corporation group leader Rais Shaikh on Tuesday demanded an Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) probe into the entire tendering, bidding, and approval process for the proposed tunnel aquarium inside the Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Vanaspati Udyan and Zoo, popularly called Byculla Zoo.

#SP MLA demands probe into tendering process of Mumbai tunnel aquarium

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Rupee jumps 80 paise against USD
Mumbai, May 13 (UNI) The Rupee on Tuesday appreciated 80 paise at 84.62 in the opening session on the selling of US dollars by bankers and exporters at the Forex Market informed.
#Rupee jumps 80 paise against USD

Rupee opens at 84.62, up 80 paise against USD.

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#Rupee opens at 84.62 # up 80 paise against USD.

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DFCCIL launches its longest rail flyover girder at Kalamboli

Mumbai, May 12 (UNI) In a major boost to India’s freight infrastructure, the Dedicated Freight Corridor
Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) has successfully launched a monumental Open Web Steel Girder measuring 110.5 metres in length and weighing approximately 1,500 tonnes at Kalamboli, in the JNPT–NILJE section of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC).

#DFCCIL launches its longest rail flyover girder at Kalamboli

Senate Democrats raise National Security concerns over Qatar Jet gift to Trump

Washington, May 12 (UNI) A group of US Senate Democrats said on Monday that President Donald Trump’s intention to accept a $400 million luxury jet as a gift from the Qatari royal family and make it Air Force One threatens national security and contradicts the constitution.

#Senate Democrats raise National Security concerns over Qatar Jet gift to Trump

CSK hails IPL resumption, says fans to restart whistles

Chennai, May 12 (UNI) Despite being out of contention for a play offd berth, five time winners
CSK hailed the BCCI''s decision to resume the IPL and appealed to the fans to restart their whistles.

#CSK hails IPL resumption # says fans to restart whistles



BCCI hails Virat Kohli''s extraordinary Test career

Mumbai, May 12 (UNI) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday congratulated Virat Kohli on an illustrious Test career, calling it a chapter that redefined excellence, leadership, and commitment in Indian cricket.

#BCCI hails Virat Kohli''s extraordinary Test career



BCCI hails Virat Kohli''s extraordinary Test career

Mumbai, May 12 (UNI) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday congratulated Virat Kohli on an illustrious Test career, calling it a chapter that redefined excellence, leadership, and commitment in Indian cricket.

#BCCI hails Virat Kohli''s extraordinary Test career

AP: Niadu headed govt. launched false propaganda against previous regime

Vijayawada, May 12 (UNI) Former Health Minister Vidadala Rajini condemned the Naidu headed coalition government’s false propaganda against YSRCP’s liquor policy, calling it a desperate attempt to divert attention from their failures. She said linking health issues to YSRCP’s liquor policy is baseless and aimed at tarnishing the legacy of the previous government.

#AP: Niadu headed govt. launched false propaganda against previous regime

Punjab seeks leagal action against BBMB Chairman for misleading HC

Chandigarh, May 12 (UNI) The Punjab Government has initiated decisive legal measures against Chairman of the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB), Manoj Tripathi, for deliberate misrepresentation of facts before the Punjab and Haryana High Court.

#Punjab seeks leagal action against BBMB Chairman for misleading HC

Cannes Film Festival director Thierry Frémaux urges restraint as Trump tariffs threaten global film industry

Cannes, May 12 (UNI) As Donald Trump floats the idea of heavy tariffs on imported films, Cannes Film Festival director Thierry Frémaux has called for restraint, suggesting that the industry hold off on reacting until the situation becomes clearer.

#Cannes Film Festival director Thierry Frémaux urges restraint as Trump tariffs threaten global film industry



India rebuts President Trump''s claim that US promised ''a lot of trade'' in exchange for ceasefire agreement

New Delhi, May 12 (UNI) India today rebutted US President Donald Trump’s claim that America had promised India and Pakistan “a lot of trade” if they stopped the hostilities, and said there was “no reference to trade” in any of their discussions with the US side.

#India rebuts President Trump''s claim that US promised ''a lot of trade'' in exchange for ceasefire agreement



Op Sindoor only suspended, India will hit hard if provoked again, N-blackmail won’t work: PM Modi

New Delhi, May 12 (UNI) Two days after the ceasefire agreement with Pakistan was announced, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tonight said that ‘Operation Sindoor’ has only been suspended and if Islamabad resorts to any further provocation, the reaction will be severe and the “Nuclear blackmail” will no longer be tolerated.

#Op Sindoor only suspended #India will hit hard if provoked again #N-blackmail won’t work: PM Modi

Cochin Shipyard and Drydocks World to develop ship repair clusters in India

Kochi, May 12 (UNI) Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) and Drydocks World, a DP World company, are strengthening their collaboration to boost India’s ship repair and offshore fabrication capabilities.

#Cochin Shipyard and Drydocks World to develop ship repair clusters in India

Six-year-old brain-dead boy donates Kidneys, gives new life to two Children

Bhubaneswar, May 12 (UNI) The kidneys of a six-year-old boy, who was declared brain dead following an accident, were donated to two hospitals in Bhubaneswar on Monday, offering hope to two children in need of transplants.

#Six-year-old brain-dead boy donates Kidneys # gives new life to two Children

Himachal: After inclement weather, mercury remains below normal at night, normal in the days

Shimla, May 12 (UNI) After nearly ten days of unsettled weather, Himachal Pradesh experienced scattered rainfall and thunderstorms on Sunday night, with gusty winds sweeping across districts like Kangra, Shimla, and Sundernagar.

#Himachal: After inclement weather # mercury remains below normal at night # normal in the days

Any further terrorist attack on India will get a befitting reply, and the response will be on our terms. Nuclear blackmail will be not be tolerated anymore by India: PM Modi

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#Any further terrorist attack on India will get a befitting reply # and the response will be on our terms. Nuclear blackmail will be not be tolerated anymore by India: PM Modi

Over 100 dreaded terrorists were killed in the Indian Air strikes: PM Modi

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#Over 100 dreaded terrorists were killed in the Indian Air strikes: PM Modi

India’s drones and missiles attacked with precision, attacked Pakistani air bases, about which Pakistani was very proud; We destroyed them so badly that they started looking for escape routes: PM Modi

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#India’s drones and missiles attacked with precision # attacked Pakistani air bases # about which Pakistani was very proud; We destroyed them so badly that they started looking for escape routes: PM Modi

Pakistan instead of helping us and joining in the fight against terror, they started attacking us. Pakistan’s mask has been uncovered. The whole world has seen how they fired drones, missiles at us: PM Modi

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#Pakistan instead of helping us and joining in the fight against terror # they started attacking us. Pakistan’s mask has been uncovered. The whole world has seen how they fired drones # missiles at us: PM Modi

Bahawalpur and Muridke were the epicentres of global terror; the London tube bombing, 9/11 attacks, Mumbai attacks, were all linked to these places. So India uprooted these terrorists' den: PM Modi

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#Bahawalpur and Muridke were the epicentres of global terror; the London tube bombing # 9/11 attacks # Mumbai attacks # were all linked to these places. So India uprooted these terrorists' den: PM Modi



India-Pak ''ceasefire'' needs Parliament nod: Siddaramaiah

Bengaluru, May 12 (UNI) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday criticised the Union government for bypassing democratic norms in agreeing to a ''ceasefire'' with Pakistan, stating that no all-party meeting was held and Parliament was not consulted on a matter of such grave national importance.

#India-Pak ''ceasefire'' needs Parliament nod: Siddaramaiah

ReSL launches integrated sustainability solutions

Hyderabad, May 12 (UNI) Re Sustainability Limited (ReSL), one of Asia’s leading environmental and sustainability solutions providers, on Monday announced the launch of Integrated Sustainability Solutions (ISS)—India’s first execution-driven platform that empowers businesses to fully integrate sustainability across their operations, infrastructure, and investment strategies.

#ReSL launches integrated sustainability solutions



Fijian PM Sitiveni Rabuka praises significant contribution of Girmitiyas in nation''s progress

Suva/New Delhi, May 12 (UNI) Fiji became an economic powerhouse in the Pacific due to the hard work of the Indian migrants who arrived during the indentured labour system, Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka emphasised.

#Fijian PM Sitiveni Rabuka praises significant contribution of Girmitiyas in nation''s progress

Huawei-UBTech partner to boost AI-robotics development in Chinese homes and factories

Beijing, May 12 (UNI) Huawei Technologies has partnered up with UBTech Robotics to advance the development of humanoids for factories and households, as part of China’s initiative on the broader adoption of robotics in all sectors.

#Huawei-UBTech partner to boost AI-robotics development in Chinese homes and factories

Iran warns European powers against "abusing" snapback mechanism

Tehran, May 12 (UNI) Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has warned France, Britain, and Germany of the consequences for "abusing" the snapback mechanism.

#Iran warns European powers against "abusing" snapback mechanism

YSRCP slams Naidu headed government for police misuse

Vijayawada, May 12 (UNI) YSRCP State Coordinator Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy held a meeting at the party’s central office in Tadepalli to address the declining law and order, weakened police system, and misuse of state machinery for political vendetta by the ruling coalition government.

#YSRCP slams Naidu headed government for police misuse

Maha: WR introduces 4 more permanent AC chair car coaches for Vande Bharat Express

Mumbai, May 12 (UNI) In an initiative to address passenger demand for the fastest train from Mumbai Central to Gandhinagar in Gujarat, the Western Railway (WR) has introduced four more permanent AC chair car coaches for 20901/20902 Vande Bharat Express, officials said here on Monday.

#Maha: WR introduces 4 more permanent AC chair car coaches for Vande Bharat Express

Nicobar Islands receives heavy rainfall, Southwest Monsoon likely to advance into Bay of Bengal

Pune, May 12 (UNI) Fairly widespread rainfall with isolated heavy rainfall was recorded over the Nicobar Islands during the past 24 hours. Rainfall activity over Nicobar Islands is very likely to increase, becoming widespread rainfall with isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall during the next 24 hours, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Monday.

#Nicobar Islands receives heavy rainfall # Southwest Monsoon likely to advance into Bay of Bengal



Arunachal Dy CM inaugurates Lungchaseng Buddha Vihara in Namsai

Itanagar, May 12 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein while gracing the grand 2025 Poi-Lu-Chong cum Buddha Jayanti celebrations held at Nampong village in Namsai district on Monday inaugurated the newly constructed Lungchaseng Buddha Vihara. The Vihara is envisioned to serve as a centre for spiritual enrichment, reflection, and communal harmony.

#Arunachal Dy CM inaugurates Lungchaseng Buddha Vihara in Namsai



Srinagar Police raid eight more homes in crackdown on terror ecosystem, over 150 searched in two weeks

Srinagar, May 12 (UNI) Srinagar Police has intensified its crackdown under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), targeting individuals linked with proscribed outfits.

#Srinagar Police raid eight more homes in crackdown on terror ecosystem #over 150 searched in two weeks

Woman passenger hurt as Middle berth falls in Express train

Chennai, May 12 (UNI) A Woman passenger travelling in an
Express train from Chennai to Palakkad sustained injuries when
the empty middle berth fell on her on Monday.

#Woman passenger hurt as Middle berth falls in Express train

Chennai, May 12 (UNI) A Woman passenger travelling in an

Express train from Chennai to Palakkad sustained injuries when
the empty middle berth fell on her on Monday.

#Chennai # May 12 (UNI) A Woman passenger travelling in an

Two college students run over by train while crossing tracks

Chennai, May 12 (UNI) In a tragic incident, two final year engineering students
were run over by an express train while crossing the railway tracks near the
St. Thomas Mount railway station in the city on Sunday evening.

#Two college students run over by train while crossing tracks

Maha: Mahatma Gandhi's great-grandson calls for creation of mass movement against EVMs

Nanded, May 12 (UNI) Mahatma Gandhi''s great-grandson, Advocate Tushar Gandhi, on Monday called for creation of a mass movement against EVMs (electronic voting machines).

#Maha: Mahatma Gandhi's great-grandson calls for creation of mass movement against EVMs

Mortal remains of BSF SI brought to Patna

Patna, May 12 (UNI) The mortal remains of the martyred BSF Sub-Inspector Mohammed Imteyaz, who was killed in the cross-border shelling by Pakistan, were brought to Patna.

#Mortal remains of BSF SI brought to Patna



We didn''t hit Kirana Hills or whatever is there: Air Marshal Bharti

New Delhi, May 12 (UNI) Director General Air Operations Air Marshal AK Bharti on Monday dismissed speculation that India had hit targets at Kirana Hills in Pakistan that allegedly housed nuclear installations.

#We didn''t hit Kirana Hills or whatever is there: Air Marshal Bharti

We have faith in Modi, Indian Army: Border residents

R S Pura, IB, (Jammu), May 12 (UNI) Living under the shadow of gun, border residents are not yet ready to return to their homes, saying the intentions of Pakistan are doubtful as usual.

#We have faith in Modi # Indian Army: Border residents

HMIF expands ‘Hyundai IONIQ Forest’ agroforestry initiative in AP

Nandyal, AP, May 12 (UNI) Hyundai Motor India Foundation (HMIF), the CSR arm of Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has empowered 115 Chenchu tribal families in Nandyal district by transitioning them from subsistence farming to sustainable agroforestry through its Hyundai IONIQ Forest initiative.

#HMIF expands ‘Hyundai IONIQ Forest’ agroforestry initiative in AP

Telangana Sailors Shine at Junior Nationals with 4 Golds, 1 Silver, and 1 Bronze

Hyderabad, May 12 (UNI) Telangana sailors delivered a stellar performance at the Junior Sailing Nationals held in Marve, Mumbai, from May 3 to 10, winning four golds, one silver, and one bronze.

#Telangana Sailors Shine at Junior Nationals with 4 Golds # 1 Silver # and 1 Bronze

AIADMK GS Edappadi Palaniswami turns 71

Chennai, May 12 (UNI) AIADMK General Secretary and Leader of the
Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Assembly Edappadi K Palaniswamy turned
71 on Monday.

#AIADMK GS Edappadi Palaniswami turns 71



Op Sindoor a complete success: Air Marshal Bharti

New Delhi, May 12 (UNI) India on Monday said that Operation Sindoor was a complete success and it achieved desired objectives, while inflicting heavy damage on Pakistan’s air defence system, including Turkiye-made missiles and various defence installations.

#Op Sindoor a complete success: Air Marshal Bharti



Jaipur stadium receives another bomb threat

Jaipur, May 12 (UNI) The Sawai Mansingh Stadium (SMS) in Jaipur received another bomb threat on Monday. Following the threat, the police administration evacuated the stadium.

#Jaipur stadium receives another bomb threat

Lakhs witness Lord Kallazhagar entry into Vaigai river

Chennai, May 12 (UNI) Lakhs of devotees from across Tamil Nadu on Monday witnessed the grand spectacle of Lord Kallazhagar'' entry to River Vaigai in Madurai district.

#Lakhs witness Lord Kallazhagar entry into Vaigai river



MP CM reviews preparations for Ujjain Simhastha Mela

Ujjain, May 12 (UNI) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav reviewed preparations for the Simhastha Mela, scheduled in Ujjain in 2028.

#MP CM reviews preparations for Ujjain Simhastha Mela



Australian FM speaks with India, Pak counterparts; EAM stresses importance of zero tolerance against terrorism

Melbourne/New Delhi, May 12 (UNI) Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong today spoke with her Indian and Pakistani counterparts to welcome the ceasefire and urge respect for its terms. EAM Jaishankar in his talk stressed “the importance of zero tolerance against terrorism”.

#Australian FM speaks with India #Pak counterparts; EAM stresses importance of zero tolerance against terrorism

IIT-Madras to make students global leaders in AI

Chennai, May 12 (UNI) The Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-M)
is all set to make students global leaders in the field of Artificial Intelligence
through its B.Tech in AI program.

#IIT-Madras to make students global leaders in AI



PM chairs high-level meeting to review security

New Delhi, May 12 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi held yet another meeting with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and chiefs of three Services, during which he was apprised about the latest developments on the border.

#PM chairs high-level meeting to review security



Shimla: Airports reopen in Himachal after 5 days; regular flights to resume soon

Shimla, May 12 (UNI) After a five-day suspension due to heightened security under Operation Sindoor, flight operations are set to resume at all three airports in Himachal Pradesh Shimla (Jubbarhatti), Kullu-Manali (Bhuntar), and Kangra (Gaggal) from tomorrow, following the announcement of a ceasefire.

#Shimla: Airports reopen in Himachal after 5 days; regular flights to resume soon



Chandigarh, Amritsar airports reopen for civilian flights

Chandigarh, May 12 (UNI) Chandigarh''s Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport and Amritsar''s Sri Guru Ramdas Jee International Airport reopened on Monday for civilian/commercial flights, official sources said.

#Chandigarh #Amritsar airports reopen for civilian flights



Jammu airport ready to handle flight ops: Authorities

Jammu, May 12 (UNI) The flight operations at the Jammu airport and 31 others, mostly in north India and western parts of the country, are set to resume soon.

#Jammu airport ready to handle flight ops: Authorities



Court order on Tuesday on plea by accused in Saif Ali Khan attack case

Mumbai, May 12 (UNI) A local court at Bandra is set to pass an order on Tuesday on a plea moved by the Bangladeshi national accused of breaking into actor Saif Ali Khan’s home and stabbing him.

#Court order on Tuesday on plea by accused in Saif Ali Khan attack case



Flight ops set to resume at Srinagar, 31 other airports

Srinagar, May 12 (UNI) Flight operations at the Srinagar airport and 31 others, mostly in north India and western parts of the country, are set to resume soon.

#Flight ops set to resume at Srinagar #31 other airports



CPI-M trying to regain ground in Tripura, West Bengal

Agartala, May 12 (UNI) While launching a scathing attack on the ruling BJP, CPI-M general secretary MA Baby on Monday said that both Tripura and West Bengal have been suffering from lawlessness and maladministration under the BJP and Trinamool Congress rule.

#CPI-M trying to regain ground in Tripura #West Bengal

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13 killed, 10 injured as vehicles collide near Raipur

Raipur, May 12 (UNI) At least 13 people were killed and 10 others injured in a head-on collision between two vehicles near Saragaon, around 26km from Chhattisgarh capital Raipur, police sources said on Monday.

#13 killed #10 injured as vehicles collide near Raipur



Two workers burnt alive in container fire

Raipur, May 12 (UNI) Two workers were burnt alive in a container fire on Sunday night while cooking food in Raipur, the capital of Chhattisgarh.

#Two workers burnt alive in container fire

Forex Market remain closed on Monday on account of 'Buddha Pournima', dealer informed.

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#Forex Market remain closed on Monday on account of 'Buddha Pournima' # dealer informed.



Israel conducts fresh airstrikes on Yemeni ports on Red Sea: Houthi TV

Sanaa, May 12 (UNI) The Israeli military launched airstrikes on three ports in western Yemen''s Hodeidah province late Sunday, shortly after issuing evacuation warnings, Houthi-run al-Masirah TV reported.

#Israel conducts fresh airstrikes on Yemeni ports on Red Sea: Houthi TV

Maha: Ban on carrying garlands, flowers, prasad in Saibaba temple in Shirdi

Shirdi, May 11 (UNI) After receiving an alleged threat message few days ago, the Shirdi Sansthan Committee has resolved to prohibit carrying garlands, flowers, bouquets, prasad, shawls in the Shri Saibaba Samadhi temple here from Sunday for security reasons.

#Maha: Ban on carrying garlands # flowers # prasad in Saibaba temple in Shirdi

Maha: Central Railway restores cancelled train services

Pune, May 11 (UNI) The train services which were cancelled or short-terminated, originated due to emergency operational circumstances, are now being restored to their normal schedule, said the Central Railways on Sunday.

#Maha: Central Railway restores cancelled train services

Maha: Global School of Aviation inaugurates state-of-art training facility in Pune

Pune, May 11 (UNI) In a significant boost to aviation skill development in Western India, Global School of Aviation, the training arm of Global Flight Handling Services (A concessionaire of Airport Authority of India for Airport Ground Handling at Pune Airport), inaugurated its Pune training facility at Aero Mall, adjacent to Pune International Airport here on Sunday.

#Maha: Global School of Aviation inaugurates state-of-art training facility in Pune



Pakistan confirms it launched Fatah missiles against India

Islamabad, May 11 (UNI) Pakistan tonight confirmed that it had used the guided long range Fatah missiles F1 and 2 of the Pakistan Army in its attacks against India.

#Pakistan confirms it launched Fatah missiles against India



150 flights cancelled across Pakistan despite opening of airspace and ceasefire

Islamabad, May 11 (UNI) Even though Pakistan-India hostilities have calmed down due to a ceasefire, and its airspace is now completely open, over 150 flights in Pakistan have been cancelled, which has been attributed to ongoing uncertainty and logistical challenges.

#150 flights cancelled across Pakistan despite opening of airspace and ceasefire

Vijay Sethupathi unleashes new avatar in 'Ace' trailer

Chennai, May 11 (UNI) Acclaimed actor Vijay Sethupathi, last seen in Vetrimaaran''s critically lauded ''Vidhuthalai: Part 2'', is poised to return to the big screen with ''Ace'', an adrenaline-charged thriller directed by Aarumugakumar.

#Vijay Sethupathi unleashes new avatar in 'Ace' trailer

Detaining prisoner for long period without trial amounts to "pre-trial punishment": HC

Mumbai May 11 (UNI) The Bombay High Court has ruled that detaining a prisoner for a long period without trial amounts to "pre-trial punishment".

#Detaining prisoner for long period without trial amounts to "pre-trial punishment": HC

Maha: Konkan Railway announces new timetable for rainy season, to run train services from June 15

Kolhapur / Ratnagiri, May 11 (UNI) Passenger and Express trains on Konkan route of the Konkan Railway will run as per rainy timetable from June 15 this year in place of 10 June every year.

#Maha: Konkan Railway announces new timetable for rainy season # to run train services from June 15



Violations of understanding by Pakistan will be responded fiercely: Lt Gen Ghai

New Delhi, May 11 (UNI) Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai on Sunday said India will fiercely respond to any violation of the ceasefire understanding by Pakistan, "tonight, subsequently or later".

#Violations of understanding by Pakistan will be responded fiercely: Lt Gen Ghai

Karan Tacker embodies Captain Samar Raina in Anupam Kher's directorial 'Tanvi the Great'

Mumbai, May 11 (UNI) Known for his nuanced portrayal in digital thrillers, actor Karan Tacker is poised to make a commanding entry on the silver screen as Captain Samar Raina in Anupam Kher''s directorial venture ''Tanvi The Great''.

#Karan Tacker embodies Captain Samar Raina in Anupam Kher's directorial 'Tanvi the Great'

Awami League strongly rejects ban on its activities, hits out against 'fascist' Yunus regime

Dhaka, May 11 (UNI) The Awami League has rejected as "illegal and unconstitutional" the ban on its activities by the Interim Government of Bangladesh, and said it proves that the “fascist” Yunus regime is seeking to turn the country “into a fertile ground for anti-liberation forces and extremist groups.”
In a statement, the party said the very party under whose leadership Bangladesh achieved independence and emerged as a sovereign state has now had its activities banned by an unelected, anti-democratic, fascist government devoid of public mandate.

#Awami League strongly rejects ban on its activities # hits out against 'fascist' Yunus regime

Odisha: SJTA suspends Daita servitor Ramakrushna

Puri, May 11 (UNI) Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) Chief Administrator Arvind Padhee on Sunday suspended Ramakrushna Dasmahapatra, a Daita servitor of the temple, for thirty days over his controversial involvement with the Jagannath temple in Digha.

#Odisha: SJTA suspends Daita servitor Ramakrushna

Maha: FIR against woman for critical social media post on 'Operation Sindoor'

Mumbai, May 11 (UNI) The city police have registered an FIR against a woman from Malwani area of Mumbai suburb for criticising ''Operation Sindoor'' in a controversial social media post, police said here on Sunday.

#Maha: FIR against woman for critical social media post on 'Operation Sindoor'

Maha: HC grants bail to Bangladeshi woman on violation of fundamental rights in case of illegal stay in India

Mumbai, May 11 (UNI) The Bombay High Court has granted bail to a female Bangladeshi national, accused of illegally entering India, citing violation of her fundamental rights due to her delayed production before a magistrate, a lawyer said on Sunday
In an order passed on May seven, Justice Milind Jadhav noted that petitioner was not produced within the mandatory 24-hour period after her arrest, which amounts to a breach of her constitutional rights under Articles 21 and 22.

#Maha: HC grants bail to Bangladeshi woman on violation of fundamental rights in case of illegal stay in India

Maha: Mumbai’s 1st land-based cable-stayed bridge to open on May 13

Mumbai, May 11 (UNI) The city’s first land-based cable-stayed bridge will be open on May 13, which is set to mark a new milestone in urban infrastructure, officials said here on Sunday.

#Maha: Mumbai’s 1st land-based cable-stayed bridge to open on May 13

Army chief has granted full authority to our commanders for counteractions in the kinetic domain in case of any violation by Pakistan: LT Gen Ghai

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#Army chief has granted full authority to our commanders for counteractions in the kinetic domain in case of any violation by Pakistan: LT Gen Ghai

Pak violations of ceasefire understanding were responded to robustly. Lt Gen Ghai

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#Pak violations of ceasefire understanding were responded to robustly. Lt Gen Ghai

We also decided to further speak on May 12 at 1200 hrs to discuss the modalities that would enable longevity of the understanding. Lt Gen Ghai

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#We also decided to further speak on May 12 at 1200 hrs to discuss the modalities that would enable longevity of the understanding. Lt Gen Ghai

Our communication resulted in cessation of cross border firing and air intrusions by either side with effect from 1700 hrs, May 10,Lt Gen Ghai

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#Our communication resulted in cessation of cross border firing and air intrusions by either side with effect from 1700 hrs # May 10 #Lt Gen Ghai

My communication with the Pak DGMO was conducted at 1535 hrs yesterday and he proposed we cease hostilities: Lt Gen Ghai

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#My communication with the Pak DGMO was conducted at 1535 hrs yesterday and he proposed we cease hostilities: Lt Gen Ghai



Pakistan’s Auto Industry grapples with uncertainty amid IMF’s push for tariff reforms

Karachi, May 11 (UNI) Pakistan’s local auto industry is facing mounting uncertainty ahead of the FY26 budget, as the government considers tariff reforms under pressure from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The IMF has urged Islamabad to reduce high duties on vehicles and allow the commercial import of used cars — a move that has alarmed domestic manufacturers and auto parts suppliers.

#Pakistan’s Auto Industry grapples with uncertainty amid IMF’s push for tariff reforms

The targets given to the IAF were some of the notorious training camps at Bahawalpur and Muridke: Air Marshal AK Bharti

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#The targets given to the IAF were some of the notorious training camps at Bahawalpur and Muridke: Air Marshal AK Bharti

Rattled response of our enemy was apparent from the number of civilian casualties from the inhabited villages and religious sites such as Gurdwaras hit by them Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai

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#Rattled response of our enemy was apparent from the number of civilian casualties from the inhabited villages and religious sites such as Gurdwaras hit by them Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai

Azhar, Rauf and Ahmad were involved in hijack of IC 814 and the Pulwama blasts. DGMO Rajiv Ghai

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#Azhar # Rauf and Ahmad were involved in hijack of IC 814 and the Pulwama blasts. DGMO Rajiv Ghai



Pope Leo XIV calls AI one of humanity’s greatest challenges in first address to College of Cardinals

Vatican, May 11 (UNI) Pope Leo XIV, in his first formal address to the College of Cardinals, called artificial intelligence one of the greatest challenges facing humanity—saying it was the very reason he chose his papal name.

#Pope Leo XIV calls AI one of humanity’s greatest challenges in first address to College of Cardinals

Killed terrorists included Yusuf Azhar, Abdul Malik Rauf and Mudassar Ahmad: DGMO Rajiv Ghai

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#Killed terrorists included Yusuf Azhar # Abdul Malik Rauf and Mudassar Ahmad: DGMO Rajiv Ghai

Our strikes across nine terror hubs in Pakistan left more than 100 terrorists killed: DGMO Rajiv Ghai to media

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#Our strikes across nine terror hubs in Pakistan left more than 100 terrorists killed: DGMO Rajiv Ghai to media



Train traffic disrupted after goods train split in two in Moradabad

Moradabad (UP), May 11 (UNI) Train traffic on Delhi-Lucknow route of Moradabad Railway Division was disrupted for about half an hour when a goods train suddenly split into two parts on reaching the Ramganga river bridge on Sunday, a senior railway officer said.

#Train traffic disrupted after goods train split in two in Moradabad



Amitabh heaps praises on Operation Sindoor, salutes the Armed Forces

Mumbai, May 11 (UNI) Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan has paid an emotional tribute to the Indian Armed forces for Operation Sindoor.

#Amitabh heaps praises on Operation Sindoor #salutes the Armed Forces

Erdogan expresses Türkiye's readiness to host Russia-Ukraine peace talks

Ankara, May 11 (UNI) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reaffirmed Sunday Türkiye''s readiness to host peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, following Russia''s proposed resumption of direct peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul.

#Erdogan expresses Türkiye's readiness to host Russia-Ukraine peace talks

Gukesh suffers maiden Classical loss as World Champion

Bucharest, May 11 (UNI) French Grandmaster Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (FIDE rating 2723) defeated reigning World Champion D Gukesh (2787) in the fourth round of the Superbet Classic, registering his first victory over the Indian teenager in Classical format.

#Gukesh suffers maiden Classical loss as World Champion



''Terrorism is like dog''s tail, needs to be tackled firmly'': Yogi

Lucknow, May 11 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday launched a sharp attack on Pakistan-backed terrorism, calling it a threat that understands only the language of force.

#''Terrorism is like dog''s tail #needs to be tackled firmly'': Yogi

Iran FM praises 'more serious atmosphere' at third round of nuclear deal talks with US in Muscat

Tehran/Washington/Muscat, May 11 (UNI) After reiterating Tehran''s refusal to back down on its nuclear deal, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi applauded the "more serious atmosphere" at the third round of discussions with the US in Muscat, compared to the previous rounds. "We have gradually started more detailed discussions," Araghchi said on Iranian television.

#Iran FM praises 'more serious atmosphere' at third round of nuclear deal talks with US in Muscat



UP: 2 youths die, 2 injured in road accident in Mainpuri

Mainpuri (UP), May 11 (UNI) Two youths were killed and two others were injured in a head-on collision between motorcycles in Bebar area of Mainpuri district here in Uttar Pradesh, a police officer said here on Sunday.

#UP: 2 youths die #2 injured in road accident in Mainpuri



Centre enables advance lifting of food grains

New Delhi, May 11 (UNI) In a proactive move aimed at ensuring uninterrupted food security for every household, the Government of India has authorised the advance lifting of foodgrains for a period of three months, effective immediately.

#Centre enables advance lifting of food grains



Deepika, Parth win bronze as India finish with seven medals in Shanghai Archery World Cup

Shanghai, May 11 (UNI) Olympian Deepika Kumari and emerging archer Parth Salunkhe secured bronze medals in the individual recurve events as India concluded their campaign with seven medals at the Archery World Cup 2025 here.

#Deepika #Parth win bronze as India finish with seven medals in Shanghai Archery World Cup



Deepika, Parth win bronze as India finish with seven medals in Shanghai Archery World Cup

Shanghai, May 11 (UNI) Olympian Deepika Kumari and emerging archer Parth Salunkhe secured bronze medals in the individual recurve events as India concluded their campaign with seven medals at the Archery World Cup 2025 here.

#Deepika #Parth win bronze as India finish with seven medals in Shanghai Archery World Cup



J&K: SIA sleuths raid 20 places, bust sleeper cell modules

Srinagar, May 11(UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Police''s State Investigation Agency on Sunday busted sleeper cell modules during raids that were carried out at 20 locations across South Kashmir.

#J&K: SIA sleuths raid 20 places #bust sleeper cell modules



Syrian President al-Sharaa visits Bahrain, urges for lifting of sanctions

Manama/Damascus, May 11 (UNI) Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa visited Bahrain, days after his trip to France and Turkey.

#Syrian President al-Sharaa visits Bahrain #urges for lifting of sanctions



Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in regular contact with students in Pakistan, India amid tensions

Kathmandu, May 11 (UNI) Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that it is in regular contact with students studying in Pakistan and India, amid the heightened tensions.

#Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in regular contact with students in Pakistan #India amid tensions

IMD forecasts dry weather with cloudy skies for Mumbai

Mumbai, May 11 (UNI) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast dry weather with cloudy skies for the city ahead, even as the neighbouring districts of Thane, Palghar, and Raigad may continue to experience light showers.

#IMD forecasts dry weather with cloudy skies for Mumbai

Russian parliament claims evidence of anti-Russia campaign by NATO on Victory Day

Moscow May 11 (UNI) The head of the Russian parliament’s lower house commission on foreign interference, Vasily Piskarev, on Sunday claimed there was evidence indicating that, on the eve of Victory Day, NATO countries launched a large-scale campaign against his country.

#Russian parliament claims evidence of anti-Russia campaign by NATO on Victory Day

Rainfall recorded in Himachal; isolated rain or thunder showers likely in next 24 hours

Shimla, May 11 (UNI) Several parts of Himachal Pradesh received light to moderate rainfall over the past 24 hours, with Kasauli recording the highest at 27.0 mm, followed by Dharampur (12.6 mm) and Khadrala (9.0 mm).

#Rainfall recorded in Himachal; isolated rain or thunder showers likely in next 24 hours



Tripura court sends five Bangladeshi nationals to 12-day jail

Agartala, May 11 (UNI) A local court in Kailashahar under Tripura’s Unokoti district on Saturday sent five illegal Bangladeshi nationals to 12 days'' judicial custody for crossing the international border without valid documents.

#Tripura court sends five Bangladeshi nationals to 12-day jail



Putin calls for ''direct talks'' with Ukraine

Moscow, May 11 (UNI) Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for "direct talks" with Ukraine, saying that they should "start without delay, as early as May 15", media reports said.

#Putin calls for ''direct talks'' with Ukraine



Tripura police initiate investigation against former deputy chief for pro-Pakistan posts

Agartala, May 11 (UNI) Tripura police launched an investigation against a former Upa-Pradhan (Deputy Chief of Panchayat) of Nurpur village of Kailashahar in Tripura’s Unokoti district for his pro-Pakistan post following a complaint lodged by Tripura Pradesh Congress on Saturday.

#Tripura police initiate investigation against former deputy chief for pro-Pakistan posts



Op Sindoor: Hit by portion of intercepted Pak drone, soldier dies at Udhampur Air Base

Jammu, May 11 (UNI) A soldier died after being hit by a Pakistani drone shortly before a ceasefire announcement at Udhampur Air Base in Jammu and Kashmir.

#Op Sindoor: Hit by portion of intercepted Pak drone #soldier dies at Udhampur Air Base



Bahrain, Syria discuss expanding cooperation during Syrian leader''s visit

Manama, May 11 (UNI) Bahrain and Syria have discussed expanding cooperation in various sectors, Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani said on Saturday during the first official visit by Syrian leader Ahmed Al-Sharaa.

#Bahrain #Syria discuss expanding cooperation during Syrian leader''s visit

5 charged after over 1 ton of cocaine found on boat off Australia's east coast

Sydney, May 11 (UNI) Five men have been arrested and charged after Australian police seized more than one ton of cocaine found on a boat off the country''s east coast, the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Police in the state of New South Wales (NSW) said on Sunday in a joint media release.

#5 charged after over 1 ton of cocaine found on boat off Australia's east coast

Central Railways announces cancellation, short-termination of some trains due to emergency situation

Pune, May 10 ( UNI) Due to an emergency operational situation and unavoidable circumstances, a few train services were affected, said Central Railways in a release today.

#Central Railways announces cancellation # short-termination of some trains due to emergency situation

US brokered ceasefire once again: Manish Tewari

Chandigarh, May 10 (UNI) Congress MP from Chandigarh on Saturday said that a US brokered ceasefire has reaffirmed the US position once again, as being the single biggest outside balancer of power in multiple regions of the world.

#US brokered ceasefire once again: Manish Tewari

Maha: Mumbai police bans firecrackers amid India--Pakistan tensions

Mumbai, May 10 (UNI) The city police on Saturday issued an order prohibiting the use of firecrackers, fireworks and rockets within the limits of Brihanmumbai from May 11 to June nine due to tensions between India and Pakistan.

#Maha: Mumbai police bans firecrackers amid India--Pakistan tensions

Odisha to set up five fast-track courts to address crimes against women: Minister

Bhubaneswar, May 10 (UNI) The Odisha government will soon establish five fast-track courts across the state to handle cases related to crimes against women, including domestic violence, sexual assault, and abuse, Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan announced on Saturday.

#Odisha to set up five fast-track courts to address crimes against women: Minister

Saint Ravidas' philosophy fuels India's developmental resolve: Yogi

Ayodhya, May 10 (UNI) UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi''s vision of a developed India draws inspiration from Saint Ravidas, whose dream of a just, inclusive society forms the foundation of true national progress.

#Saint Ravidas' philosophy fuels India's developmental resolve: Yogi

Two youths drown while bathing in river in Bahraich

Bahraich (UP), May 10 (UNI) Two youths drowned while taking a bath in the river in Nanpara area of Bahraich district here in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday, police sources said.

#Two youths drown while bathing in river in Bahraich

UP Tourism bags second prize for best public sector stall in Jaipur travel mart

Lucknow, May 10 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Tourism has secured the second prize in the Best Public Sector Stall category at the prestigious Great Indian Travel Bazaar (GITB) 2025, held in Jaipur, the UP Tourism and Culture Minister said on Saturday.

#UP Tourism bags second prize for best public sector stall in Jaipur travel mart

I hope Kashmir issue will not be internationalised now after ceasefire: AIMIM President Owaisi

Hyderabad, May 10 (UNI) As long as Pakistan uses its territory for terrorism against India, there can be no permanent peace, said All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) and Hyderabad MP, Asaduddin Owaisi here on Saturday.

#I hope Kashmir issue will not be internationalised now after ceasefire: AIMIM President Owaisi

Blackout order withdrawn in Solan after ceasefire; Governor, CM reinforce unity at Interfaith Meet

Solan/Shimla, May 10 (UNI) Following the formal declaration of a ceasefire between India and Pakistan, the District Magistrate of Solan, Manmohan Sharma (IAS), withdrew the nighttime blackout imposed earlier in sensitive border-adjacent areas of Solan district.

#Blackout order withdrawn in Solan after ceasefire; Governor # CM reinforce unity at Interfaith Meet



Pak rocket falls in Una, Himachal Dy CM Agnihotri visits site, asks people to remain vigilant

Una, May 10 (UNI) Himachal Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri on Saturday visited Behad-Bhated village in Chintpurni Assembly constituency to inspect the site where a suspected Pakistani rocket fell late Friday night.

#Pak rocket falls in Una #Himachal Dy CM Agnihotri visits site #asks people to remain vigilant

Op Sindoor : India compelled to attack, sends clear msge against terrorism, says TN Guv

Chennai, May 10 (UNI) Tamil Nadu Governor R. N. Ravi held an All Faith Meeting
expressing solidarity to Indian Armed Forces and said India was compelled to attack
to send a clear message that terrorism will not go unpunished after Pakistan failed
to act in the aftermath of Pahalgam terror attacks.

#Op Sindoor : India compelled to attack # sends clear msge against terrorism # says TN Guv

Governor Kataria welcomes ceasefire, but says tight vigil must continue to be maintained

Chandigarh, May 10 (UNI) Lauding the ceasefire between India and Pakistan after a series of military exchanges between the two sides,Punjab Governor and Administrator UT Chandigarh Gulab Chand Kataria today emphasised the need for not letting the guard down and said that such challenges need to be faced boldly.

#Governor Kataria welcomes ceasefire # but says tight vigil must continue to be maintained



Owaisi slams Pakistan’s use of Islam while committing atrocities, says Indian Muslims stand with nation

Hyderabad, May 10 (UNI) All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi strongly condemned Pakistan for spreading falsehoods in the name of Islam and targeting innocent civilians during the holy month.

#Owaisi slams Pakistan’s use of Islam while committing atrocities #says Indian Muslims stand with nation

India, Pak being appealed to maintain peace at international level: Sharad Pawar

Baramati (Pune), May 10 ( UNI) Nationalist Congress Party (NCP-SP) supremo Sharad Pawar said here on Saturday that both India and Pakistan are being appealed to maintain peace at the international level.

#India # Pak being appealed to maintain peace at international level: Sharad Pawar



India, Pakistan reach ceasefire agreement; US claims credit but New Delhi differs

New Delhi, May 10 (UNI) In a huge development, India and Pakistan today agreed to a “full and immediate ceasefire”, bringing to an end the intense and extensive three-day military confrontation between the two nuclear neighbours that had triggered global concerns.

#India #Pakistan reach ceasefire agreement; US claims credit but New Delhi differs

Vollering claims final stage to seal overall win in Vuelta Femenina

Madrid, May 10 (UNI) Demi Vollering (FDJ-Suez) retained her La Vuelta Femenina (Women''s Tour of Spain) title in style on Saturday, winning the last stage of the race to confirm her position at the top of the overall classification.

#Vollering claims final stage to seal overall win in Vuelta Femenina



CBI conducts raids 42 locations in 8 States against transnational organised cybercimes,

Chennai, May 10 (UNI) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday
conducted searches at 42 locations in eight states and arrested five people
under ongoing Operation Chakra-V against Transnational Organised
Cybercrime/Digital Arrest and to crackdown on sales of unauthorized SIM
cards used in Cybercrime.
In continuation of ongoing efforts to curb Cybercrime/digital arrest cases as part
of Operation Chakra –V, CBI launched searches at multiple locations on premise
of various Point of Sale Agents of Telecom Operators, allegedly acting in connivance
with Cybercrime criminals and unknown executive of Telecom Service providers in
issuing SIMs cards which are subsequently used in illegal activities involving digital
arrest, impersonation, fraudulent advertisement, investment fraud, UPI frauds, etc.

#CBI conducts raids 42 locations in 8 States against transnational organised cybercimes #

Manipur Governor asks RIMS students to maintain peace

Imphal, May 10 (UNI) Students from the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal (RIMS), met Governor of Manipur, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, at Raj Bhavan, Imphal on Saturday, and submitted a memorandum outlining their issues, including a complaint against the institute Director who they accused of using "unparliamentary words" on students and threatening them.

#Manipur Governor asks RIMS students to maintain peace



India will continue its firm and uncompromising stance against terrorism: EAM after ceasefire announcement

New Delhi, May 10 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar today said that India and Pakistan have worked out an understanding on stoppage of firing and military action, and added that India will continue its “firm and uncompromising stance against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations”.

#India will continue its firm and uncompromising stance against terrorism: EAM after ceasefire announcement



Widespread rainfall in Himachal; Shillaroo receives highest at 43.6 mm

Shimla, May 10 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh witnessed widespread light to moderate rainfall in the past 24 hours, with several mid and high hill regions recording significant precipitation.

#Widespread rainfall in Himachal; Shillaroo receives highest at 43.6 mm



Saudi FM Faisal bin Farhan dials EAM, Ishaq Dar, urges for de-escalation, end to military confrontation

Riyadh/New Delhi, May 10 (UNI) Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan spoke on the phone today with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and FM Ishaq Dar, calling for de-escalation of tensions and end to the military confrontation.

#Saudi FM Faisal bin Farhan dials EAM #Ishaq Dar #urges for de-escalation #end to military confrontation

Telangana BC Commission Chairman donates one-month salary to National Defence Fund

Hyderabad, May 10 (UNI) In a heartfelt gesture of patriotism, G Niranjan, Chairman of the Telangana Backward Classes Commission, has pledged his one-month salary to the National Defence Fund (NDF).

#Telangana BC Commission Chairman donates one-month salary to National Defence Fund



Hoshiarpur-Jammu bus service remains suspended

Hoshiarpur, May 10 (UNI) Punjab Roadways has continued the suspension of its bus services from Hoshiarpur to Jammu for the second straight day due to tensions along the India-Pak border, an official said on Saturday.

#Hoshiarpur-Jammu bus service remains suspended



Flights suspended at Himachal airports due to security situation

Shimla, May 10 (UNI) All flights to and from Shimla, Kullu-Manali, and Kangra airports have been cancelled until May 15, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) said on Friday.

#Flights suspended at Himachal airports due to security situation



PM Modi chairs high-level meeting to assess border situation

New Delhi, May 10 (UNI) In view of heightening tensions between India and Pakistan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held high-level security meeting to take stock of the current border situation and to discuss strategy to counter Pakistan’s military misadventure.

#PM Modi chairs high-level meeting to assess border situation



Madhura Dhamangaonkar wins maiden World Cup gold

Shanghai, May 10 (UNI) Madhura Dhamangaonkar capped her dream comeback with a maiden individual gold medal, and the Indian men’s compound team added another gold as India signed off with a rich medal haul at the Archery World Cup Stage 2 here on Saturday.

#Madhura Dhamangaonkar wins maiden World Cup gold



Madhura Dhamangaonkar wins maiden World Cup gold

Shanghai, May 10 (UNI) Madhura Dhamangaonkar capped her dream comeback with a maiden individual gold medal, and the Indian men’s compound team added another gold as India signed off with a rich medal haul at the Archery World Cup Stage 2 here on Saturday.

#Madhura Dhamangaonkar wins maiden World Cup gold

Assam's Priyanuj & Kavya from Maharastra claim KIYG TT gold medals

Rajgir, May 10 (UNI) Assam’s Priyanuj Bhattacharyya stunned top-seeded P.B. Abhinand of Tamil Nadu 4-1 to clinch the gold in the Under-18 Boys’ Singles final at the Khelo India Youth Games on Saturday.

#Assam's Priyanuj & Kavya from Maharastra claim KIYG TT gold medals



Ex-Air Marshal admits Pakistan ''in a difficult situation'' amid escalation with India

Islamabad, May 10 (UNI) Pakistan is in a "difficult situation" and "rattled" by the recent developments, with the Indian Armed Forces carrying out calibrated and swift precision strikes on select military installations across Pakistan, a former Pakistani Air Marshal has admitted.

#Ex-Air Marshal admits Pakistan ''in a difficult situation'' amid escalation with India

Vos wins sprint to claim stage 6 of Vuelta Femenina

Madrid, May 10 (UNI) Marianne Vos (Visma-Lease a Bike) claimed a narrow sprint victory in Stage 6 of the Vuelta Femenina (Women''s Tour of Spain).

#Vos wins sprint to claim stage 6 of Vuelta Femenina



Reddy offers prayers for Indian soldiers, calls for national unity against terrorism

Hyderabad, May 10 (UNI) Union Minister and Telangana BJP President G Kishan Reddy performed special pujas at the Kanakadurga Ammavari temple in Basheerbagh, here on Saturday, invoking divine blessings for the courage, strength, and victory of Indian soldiers combating terrorism.

#Reddy offers prayers for Indian soldiers #calls for national unity against terrorism



Italian Open: Raducanu still finding feet but wins again on clay

Rome, May 10 (UNI) Emma Raducanu demonstrated her growing confidence on a clay court with a commanding Italian Open second-round win over Swiss lucky loser Jil Teichmann.

#Italian Open: Raducanu still finding feet but wins again on clay



Italian Open: Raducanu still finding feet but wins again on clay

Rome, May 10 (UNI) Emma Raducanu demonstrated her growing confidence on a clay court with a commanding Italian Open second-round win over Swiss lucky loser Jil Teichmann.

#Italian Open: Raducanu still finding feet but wins again on clay



Select airports and airways temporarily closed

New Delhi, May 10 (UNI) The government has decided to temporarily suspend civil aviation operations at 32 airports, including Hindon, Srinagar, Chandigarh, Jodhpur, Rajkot and Bhuj, till May 14.

#Select airports and airways temporarily closed

Mumbai court asks hospital to conduct test to determine accused age in murder case

Mumbai May 10 (UNI) A sessions court here has asked the dean of government-run Sir JJ Hospital to form a committee or board to conduct an ossification test of an accused booked for allegedly murdering a vice- president of HDFC Bank in 2018, a lawyer said here on Saturday.

#Mumbai court asks hospital to conduct test to determine accused age in murder case



Operation Sindoor: Mumbai coast on high alert

Mumbai, May 10 (UNI) Amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, the Maharashtra state fisheries department has issued warnings to the fishing community not to venture out near oil rigs and the offshore defence areas on the 877.97km long Maharashtra coastline.

#Operation Sindoor: Mumbai coast on high alert

Pakistan's claims about activities that they have undertaken continued to be heavy on lies, misinformation, and propaganda and this is peddled by Pakistani state agencies: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri

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#Pakistan's claims about activities that they have undertaken continued to be heavy on lies # misinformation # and propaganda and this is peddled by Pakistani state agencies: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri

Unsold liquor vends under hammer again in Himachal

Shimla, May 10 (UNI) The Himachal Pradesh government has decided to invite fresh bids again to unsold liquor vends on pro-rata basis currently managed temporarily by PSU employees.

#Unsold liquor vends under hammer again in Himachal

Pakistan military targets at Rifiqui, Murid, Chaklala, Rahim yar Khan were engaged using air launched precision weapons from our fighter aircraft: Vyomika Singh

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#Pakistan military targets at Rifiqui # Murid # Chaklala # Rahim yar Khan were engaged using air launched precision weapons from our fighter aircraft: Vyomika Singh

In a cowardly act, Pak attacked the medicare centres and school premises at the air bases of Srinagar, Awantipora and Udhampur: Wing Commander Vyomika Singh

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#In a cowardly act # Pak attacked the medicare centres and school premises at the air bases of Srinagar # Awantipora and Udhampur: Wing Commander Vyomika Singh

Pakistan used high speed missile at 1:40 AM to target the air base station at Punjab: Col Sofiya Qureshi

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#Pakistan used high speed missile at 1:40 AM to target the air base station at Punjab: Col Sofiya Qureshi



Houthis claim missile strike on Israeli airport; Israel vows retaliations

Sanaa/Jerusalem, May 10 (UNI) Yemen''s Houthi group said on Friday it had launched a missile at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, a claim that came as Israel''s military reported intercepting a missile fired from Yemen.

#Houthis claim missile strike on Israeli airport; Israel vows retaliations

Hamas rejects US accusations of controlling humanitarian aid in Gaza

Gaza, May 10 (UNI) Hamas has rejected U.S. accusations that it was controlling humanitarian aid in the Gaza Strip.

#Hamas rejects US accusations of controlling humanitarian aid in Gaza



Houthis claim missile strike on Israeli airport; Israel vows retaliation

Sanaa, May 10 (UNI) Yemen''s Houthi movement said on Friday it had launched a "hypersonic ballistic missile" targeting Israel''s Ben Gurion Airport, hours after the Israeli military reported intercepting a missile fired from Yemen.

#Houthis claim missile strike on Israeli airport; Israel vows retaliation

US California governor to release new ad against Trump's tariffs

Washington, May 10 (UNI) California Governor Gavin Newsom will release a national ad to show his message against the U.S. President Donald Trump''s tariffs policy, which Newsom said risks "ending America''s run as the world greatest economy."
According to a report from the Politico on Friday, the 30-second ad is scheduled to run on "Fox and Friends" this weekend, noting this move will "simultaneously cast Newsom as cheerleader for the Golden State''s economy and top critic of the president''s signature policy."
It "marks a return to Newsom''s well-worn playbook of goading Republicans on their home turf. It is also a notable escalation of the governor''s antagonism toward Trump after months of striving to defuse tensions with the White House," the report said.

#US California governor to release new ad against Trump's tariffs

Hyd: ICFAI Business School reaccredited by AACSB International

Hyderabad, May 9 (UNI) ICFAI Business School (IBS), Hyderabad on Friday said it has received the coveted reaccreditation from AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International).

#Hyd: ICFAI Business School reaccredited by AACSB International

Full logistic support to Army for smooth transportation: Rajasthan Dy CM Bairwa

Jaipur, May 9 (UNI) Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Premchand Bairwa on Friday directed the Transport Department to provide full logistic support for smooth transportation of the Army in view of the tense situation in the border areas of the state.

#Full logistic support to Army for smooth transportation: Rajasthan Dy CM Bairwa

CIL and AM Green aim for India’s largest RE Supply Contract

Hyderabad, May 9 (UNI) Coal India Limited (CIL), plans to supply 4,500 MW of carbon-free energy, in phased manner, to upcoming green ammonia facilities of AM Green.

#CIL and AM Green aim for India’s largest RE Supply Contract

CPI(M) Marks Vijay Diwas, Calls for Unity Against Neo-Fascism

Shimla, May 9 (UNI) Communist Party of India (Marxist) commemorated Vijay Diwas at Kalibari Hall, marking the defeat of Nazi Germany on May 9, 1945, and the victory of the socialist Soviet Union in the Second World War.

#CPI(M) Marks Vijay Diwas # Calls for Unity Against Neo-Fascism

Future new MSRTC buses will run on hybrid fuel: Minister Sarnaik

Mumbai, May 10 (UNI) Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) will acquire 25,000 buses in the next five years at a rate of 5,000 every year, state Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik said on Friday.

#Future new MSRTC buses will run on hybrid fuel: Minister Sarnaik



Grand Mufti backs govt''s fight against terrorism, praises PM Modi''s efforts in Kashmir

New Delhi, May 9 (UNI) Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad, the Grand Mufti of India, on Friday expressed his support for the government''s efforts to combat terrorism and said India’s proactive steps to suppress extremist activities, especially in Kashmir, demonstrate its dedication to upholding the principles of justice and humanity.

#Grand Mufti backs govt''s fight against terrorism #praises PM Modi''s efforts in Kashmir

Action continues against encroachments on Nepal border

Lucknow, May 9 (UNI) A sustained campaign against illegal encroachments and unrecognised religious structures continues to intensify across Uttar Pradesh''s border districts adjoining the Nepal border, official sources said here on Friday.

#Action continues against encroachments on Nepal border

Manipur Governor briefed about Clean city campaign

Imphal, May 9 (UNI) Governor of Manipur, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, on Friday chaired a meeting with the officials of Municipal Administration, Housing & Urban Development (MAHUD) at the conference hall of Raj Bhavan, Imphal.

#Manipur Governor briefed about Clean city campaign

UK, Norway speak with India, Pakistan, urge for restraint and dialogue

New Delhi, May 9 (UNI) UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy and Norway’s FM Espen Barth Eide today spoke with both India and Pakistan urging for restraint and dialogue. India conveyed its firm stance on countering terrorism.

#UK # Norway speak with India # Pakistan # urge for restraint and dialogue

Arunachal Cong organises 'Jai Hind Yatra' in solidarity with Armed Forces & Operation Sindoor

Itanagar, May 9 (UNI) As per the All India Congress Committee''s (AICC) directive, the Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) organised the ‘Jai Hind Yatra’ at Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan here on Friday to show the grand old party’s solidarity with the Indian Armed Forces engaged in Operation Sindoor, a strong response to the recent terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives.

#Arunachal Cong organises 'Jai Hind Yatra' in solidarity with Armed Forces & Operation Sindoor



Srinagar Airport closed for flight operations until May 14 night

Srinagar, May 9 (UNI) Amid heightened Indo-Pak border tensions, the flight operations at Srinagar International Airport have been suspended until May 14 night, officials said.

#Srinagar Airport closed for flight operations until May 14 night



India raises concerns over possibility of Pakistan misusing IMF funds for cross-border terror, abstains from voting

New Delhi, May 9 (UNI) India today said that it raised concerns over the efficacy of the International Monetary Fund’s programmes in the case of Pakistan given Islamabad’s poor track record, and also on the possibility of misuse of debt financing funds for state sponsored cross-border terrorism. India abstained from voting on the IMF’s bailout package for Pakistan.

#India raises concerns over possibility of Pakistan misusing IMF funds for cross-border terror #abstains from voting



Pak must stop aggression for peace to prevail: Omar

Jammu, May 9 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said Pakistan must stop aggression for peace to prevail.

#Pak must stop aggression for peace to prevail: Omar



Rajasthan: Congress holds Tiranga Rally in Jaipur

Jaipur, May 9 (UNI) The Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee held a Tiranga rally here on Friday to pay tribute to the valour and bravery of the Indian Army and boost the morale of the country''s armed forces.

#Rajasthan: Congress holds Tiranga Rally in Jaipur

Bomb threat to Chepauk cricket stadium turns out to be a hoax, Security tightened in Chennai

Chennai, May 9 (UNI) An anonymous email threat of bomb explosion at the iconic Chepauk cricket stadium, turned out to be a hoax on Friday, even as police have heightened security measures in Chennai city in view of escalating tension on the India-Pak border following recent terror acts.

#Bomb threat to Chepauk cricket stadium turns out to be a hoax # Security tightened in Chennai



MP: CM Mohan Yadav chairs high-level meeting to review security arrangements

Bhopal, May 9 (UNI) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav chaired a high-level meeting at Samatva Bhawan (CM residence) on Friday to review the state''s security arrangements.

#MP: CM Mohan Yadav chairs high-level meeting to review security arrangements



Chhattisgarh High Court refuses to stay election petition against former CM Bhupesh Baghel

Bilaspur, May 9 (UNI) The Chhattisgarh High Court on Friday refused to stay the election petition challenging the 2023 assembly election of former Chief Minister and Patan MLA Bhupesh Baghel.

#Chhattisgarh High Court refuses to stay election petition against former CM Bhupesh Baghel

Bihar: Youths to get training for their active roles in emergency during Indo-Pak tension

Patna, May 9 (UNI) The Bihar Government has decided to impart training to youths especially those associated with NCC, NSS, Scouts and Guides, among others, to play their active roles during emergency situations amid heightened tension between India and Pakistan.

#Bihar: Youths to get training for their active roles in emergency during Indo-Pak tension

Suspicious Drone spotted in Mumbai's Sakinaka area, claim local residents

Mumbai May 9 ( UNI) A suspicious drone was reportedly spotted above the Hazrat Tayyed Jalal Masjid at Sakinaka areas in Mumbai in the wee hours of Friday, claimed local residents.

#Suspicious Drone spotted in Mumbai's Sakinaka area # claim local residents



India slams Pakistan''s ''outrageous'' claim that Indian forces attacked their own cities

New Delhi, May 9 (UNI) India today slammed Pakistan for its “preposterous and outrageous claim” that Indian armed forces were targeting Indian cities like Amritsar, and trying to put the blame on Pakistan.

#India slams Pakistan''s ''outrageous'' claim that Indian forces attacked their own cities

Rajasthan: Colleges, coaching Centres, and libraries to remain closed till further notice

Sri Ganganagar, May 9 (UNI) The district administration of Sri Ganganagar on Friday declared a holiday in all government and private colleges, coaching centres, and libraries till further orders in view of prevailing tensions along the border.

#Rajasthan: Colleges # coaching Centres # and libraries to remain closed till further notice

Nitish initiates 107 developmental projects worth Rs 64 cr for Begusarai

Patna, May 9 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of 107 schemes worth Rs 64 crore 19 lakh for development of Begusarai.

#Nitish initiates 107 developmental projects worth Rs 64 cr for Begusarai



Telangana CM Reddy condoles death of Jawan Murali Naik, hails his sacrifice

Hyderabad, May 9 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy expressed deep shock and grief over the martyrdom of Jawan Murali Naik, who was killed in firing by Pakistani terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir.

#Telangana CM Reddy condoles death of Jawan Murali Naik #hails his sacrifice

Rainfall very likely at isolated places over Maharashtra and Goa

Pune, May 9 (UNI) Thunderstorm accompanied with lightning and gusty winds are very likely at isolated places over Konkan and Goa, Madhya Maharashtra and Marathwada.

#Rainfall very likely at isolated places over Maharashtra and Goa

BPCL assures uninterrupted availability of petrol, diesel & LPG across India

Hyderabad, May 9 (UNI) Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a Fortune Global 500 company, and one of India’s leading oil and gas companies, on Friday assured all citizens that sufficient Petrol, Diesel, CNG, and LPG are available across its vast nationwide network.

#BPCL assures uninterrupted availability of petrol # diesel & LPG across India

DIAT Celebrates Raising Day, Honours Excellence in Defence Education and Innovation

Pune May 9 ( UNI) Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT) celebrated its raising day on Friday marking a significant milestone since its inception.

#DIAT Celebrates Raising Day # Honours Excellence in Defence Education and Innovation

High alert in and around Kolkata airport, security tightened at Kolkata port, Rly stations

Kolkata, May 9 (UNI) A high alert has been sounded in and around the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (Kolkata airport), where security arrangements have been significantly tightened with a five-layer round-the-clock vigilance following escalating India-Pakistan tensions,official sources said on Friday.

#High alert in and around Kolkata airport # security tightened at Kolkata port # Rly stations



Pak used civil airliners as shield, IAF confirms Pakistani radar hit in drone strike

New Delhi, May 9 (UNI) In a grave escalation along the western frontier during Operation Sindoor, India on Friday accused Pakistan of keeping its civil airspace open during a drone and missile offensive, endangering international aviation, even as the Indian Air Force confirmed it had destroyed a Pakistani radar installation in a calibrated retaliatory strike.

#Pak used civil airliners as shield #IAF confirms Pakistani radar hit in drone strike

Kostyuk praises Kasatkina courage before Rome match

Rome, May 9 (UNI) Ukraine''s Marta Kostyuk praised Daria Kasatkina''s "courage" in switching nationalities from Russia to Australia and hinted she may shake hands with her after their
match at the Italian Open.

#Kostyuk praises Kasatkina courage before Rome match

Bomb threat received at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad

Hyderabad, May 9 (UNI) A bomb threat was received at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA), Shamshabad, on Friday, triggering heightened security measures.

#Bomb threat received at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport # Hyderabad

Maha: CM inaugurates Mumbai Metro line 3 phase connecting BKC to Worli

Mumbai, May 9 (UNI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday inaugurated the Mumbai’s first fully underground Metro corridor, the Aqua Line (Line 3), Project''s Phase 2 connecting Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) to Acharya Atre Chowk in Worli .

#Maha: CM inaugurates Mumbai Metro line 3 phase connecting BKC to Worli

Rajasthan: Security tightened, blackout, closure of markets in Jaisalmer during night hours

Jaisalmer, May 9 (UNI) The district administration of Jaisalmer issued guidelines on Friday, which include closure of all markets by 5 pm and a blackout from 6 pm to 6 am.

#Rajasthan: Security tightened # blackout # closure of markets in Jaisalmer during night hours

Union Minister Sanjay expresses shock over Naik's martyrdom in Pakistan firing

Hyderabad, May 9 (UNI) Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar expressed profound shock and grief over the death of Jawan Murali Naik, who was martyred in an encounter with Pakistani forces.

#Union Minister Sanjay expresses shock over Naik's martyrdom in Pakistan firing



Will fight again if needed, says Telangana Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy on Pakistan conflict

Hyderabad, May 9 (UNI) Telangana Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister Capt N Uttam Kumar Reddy, a former fighter pilot, stated on Friday that if a full-scale war breaks out with Pakistan and the nation needs him, he is ready to fight once again.

#Will fight again if needed #says Telangana Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy on Pakistan conflict



Operation Sindoor : Mock drill held at Chennai airport

Chennai, May 9 (UNI) A mock drill to assess and ensure the preparedness for emergency scenario
was held at at the Chennai Airport in the wake of ongoing Operation Sindoor.

#Operation Sindoor : Mock drill held at Chennai airport

DCA raids quack clinic in Sangareddy, seizes illegal and expired medicines

Hyderabad, May 9 (UNI) The Drugs Control Administration (DCA), Telangana, on Friday raided an unlicensed clinic operated by a quack in Vavilala village, Jinnaram Mandal, Sangareddy district, and seized medicines worth Rs 10,000 illegally stocked for sale.

#DCA raids quack clinic in Sangareddy # seizes illegal and expired medicines

Alice In Chains cancels tour after drummer Sean Kinney suffers medical emergency

Los Angeles, May 9 (UNI) American heavy metal band Alice In Chains, who are considered among the big four of the 90’s grunge scene alongside other icons such as Nirvana, Soundgarden, and Pearl Jam, cancelled their Thursday tour kick off after drummer Sean Kinney suffered a ‘non-life-threatening medical emergency.’
The band was set to perform at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, before Kinney''s emergency happened. They announced the cancellation in a post on their official X (formerly Twitter) account.

#Alice In Chains cancels tour after drummer Sean Kinney suffers medical emergency

Rupee improves 18 paise against USD

Mumbai, May 9 (UNI) The rupee on Friday improved 18 paise to close at 85.42 against USD on fresh selling of US dollars from foreign banks and importers, dealers at the Forex Market said.

#Rupee improves 18 paise against USD

Rupee closes at 85.42, up 18 paise against USD.

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#Rupee closes at 85.42 # up 18 paise against USD.



Trump calls for 30-day unconditional ceasefire between Russia-Ukraine

Washington/Moscow, May 9 (UNI) US President Donald Trump has said that Washington is still engaged in discussions with Moscow and Kiev, and called for a 30-day unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine, warning that new sanctions would be imposed if the ceasefire is not upheld.

#Trump calls for 30-day unconditional ceasefire between Russia-Ukraine



Mirwaiz appeals for de-escalation amid rising tensions

Srinagar, May 9 (UNI) Amid escalating border tensions, Hurriyat Conference chairman and Kashmir''s chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday urged India and Pakistan to urgently de-escalate and not tread the dangerous path, which can only lead to more destruction.

#Mirwaiz appeals for de-escalation amid rising tensions



Tejashwi slams Nitish govt for failure to check crime

Patna, May 9 (UNI) Senior RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav on Friday slammed the Nitish Kumar government for its failures to check crimes, particularly against women and girls.

#Tejashwi slams Nitish govt for failure to check crime



Pakistan air traffic severely disrupted as flights get suspended amid tensions with India

Islamabad, May 9 (UNI) Flights in Pakistan remain suspended amid its heightened tensions with India, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded in the country’s biggest airports. Many people have had their flights cancelled at the very last minute.

#Pakistan air traffic severely disrupted as flights get suspended amid tensions with India

ONGC denies Mumbai High tender cancellation

New Delhi, May 9 (UNI) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd (ONGC) on Friday categorically denied media reports suggesting the cancellation of its Mumbai High tender and uncertainty over its partnership with British energy major bp.

#ONGC denies Mumbai High tender cancellation



Mumbai''s Tata Memorial Hospital receives threat email

Mumbai, May 9 (UNI) Tata Memorial Hospital in Parel, Mumbai, which is one of the premier specialist cancer treatment and research centres of the country, on Friday received a threatening mail claiming that an explosive device is planted in hospital premises.

#Mumbai''''s Tata Memorial Hospital receives threat email



Ex-Australia spinner MacGill avoids jail over drug deal

Sydney, May 9 (UNI) Former Australia cricketer Stuart MacGill has avoided jail after being found guilty of taking part in the supply of cocaine.

#Ex-Australia spinner MacGill avoids jail over drug deal



Ex-Australia spinner MacGill avoids jail over drug deal

Sydney, May 9 (UNI) Former Australia cricketer Stuart MacGill has avoided jail after being found guilty of taking part in the supply of cocaine.

#Ex-Australia spinner MacGill avoids jail over drug deal



Jacob Fearnley of Britain reaches Italian Open second round

Rome, May 9 (UNI) Britain''s Jacob Fearnley is safely through to the second round of the Italian Open with a straight-set victory over home hero Fabio Fognini.

#Jacob Fearnley of Britain reaches Italian Open second round



Jacob Fearnley of Britain reaches Italian Open second round

Rome, May 9 (UNI) Britain''s Jacob Fearnley is safely through to the second round of the Italian Open with a straight-set victory over home hero Fabio Fognini.

#Jacob Fearnley of Britain reaches Italian Open second round



Kerala youth held for social media post against Op Sindoor

Nagpur, May 9 (UNI) A Kerala-based student activist Rejaz M. Shiba Siddique (26) was arrested by Nagpur police for anti-national activities, including his objectionable writings on Operation Sindoor. He is a resident of Edappally, Ernakulam, Kerala.

#Kerala youth held for social media post against Op Sindoor



RSS hails Operation Sindoor as justice for Pahalgam massacre

Nagpur, May 9 (UNI) Hailing Operation Sindhoor as a "decisive step" that has restored the nation''s dignity and boosted collective morale following the brutal massacre of Hindu tourists in Pahalgam, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Friday lauded the Centre and the armed forces for their swift and strong response against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism.

#RSS hails Operation Sindoor as justice for Pahalgam massacre



Delhi Govt to test air raid sirens, asks public not to panic

New Delhi, May 9 (UNI) The Directorate of Civil Defence on Friday will test the air raid sirens installed at the PWD Headquarters, ITO at 3 pm.

#Delhi Govt to test air raid sirens #asks public not to panic

The Directorate of Civil Defence will be testing Air Raid Sirens installed at PWD Headquarter, ITO at 3 PM

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#The Directorate of Civil Defence will be testing Air Raid Sirens installed at PWD Headquarter # ITO at 3 PM



Air passengers told to reach airport before three hours

Mumbai May 9 (UNI) Amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, airliners have asked passengers to report at airports three hours before the scheduled departure of the flight.

#Air passengers told to reach airport before three hours



Congress stages Jai Hind Yatra in Manipur to back armed forces

Imphal, May 9 (UNI) The Congress on Friday staged a ''Jai Hind Yatra'' in solidarity with the armed forces who are fighting Pakistan-based terrorists.

#Congress stages Jai Hind Yatra in Manipur to back armed forces



''Sandese aate hain'' to echo once again in Border 2

Mumbai, May 9 (UNI) In a nostalgic yet powerful move, the makers of Border 2, the sequel to the 1997 war classic ''Border'', are set to revive the soul-stirring anthem ''sandese aate hain'', this time with a contemporary rendition.

#''Sandese aate hain'' to echo once again in Border 2



6 succumb to injuries in SL air force helicopter crash

Colombo, May 9 (UNI) Six military personnel succumbed to their injuries after a Sri Lankan Air Force helicopter crashed into the Maduru Oya Reservoir in the country''s North Central Province on Friday morning, said a spokesperson.

#6 succumb to injuries in SL air force helicopter crash



Mumbai Siddhivinayak temple bans coconut, parsad due to security reasons

Mumbai May 9 (UNI) Authorities in Mumbai''s famous Siddhivinayak temple at Prabhadevi have announced a ban on coconuts and prasad inside the temple premises due to security reasons.

#Mumbai Siddhivinayak temple bans coconut #parsad due to security reasons

Rain, thunderstorms lash parts of Himachal

Shimla, May 9 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh experienced widespread rain and thunderstorms over the past 24 hours, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting continued thunderstorm activity and gusty winds at isolated places till Saturday.

#Rain # thunderstorms lash parts of Himachal



Air warning issued in Chandigarh amid India-Pak tension

Chandigarh, May 9 (UNI) Amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, an air warning indicating a possible aerial threat was received from the Air Force Station here on Friday, Deputy Commissioner of Chandigarh said.

#Air warning issued in Chandigarh amid India-Pak tension



Rupee falls 6 paise against USD

Mumbai, May 9 (UNI) The Rupee on Friday slipped 6 paise at 85.66 in opening session on rising demand for US Dollar by bankers and importers at the Forex Market informed.

#Rupee falls 6 paise against USD



Xi calls on China, Russia to maintain strategic resolve, coordination

Moscow, May 9 (UNI) Chinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday that China and Russia should maintain strategic resolve and coordination as the world is entering a new period of turbulence and transformation.

#Xi calls on China #Russia to maintain strategic resolve #coordination



US spends over $1bln on military operation against Houthis in Yemen - Reports

Washington, May 9 (UNI) The United States spent more than $1 billion on a military operation against Yemen''s Ansar Allah movement, also known as the Houthis, the NBC News broadcaster reported, citing two sources in the American administration.

#US spends over $1bln on military operation against Houthis in Yemen - Reports



New German Chancellor wants to draw France into fighting in Ukraine - Philippot

Moscow, May 9 (UNI) New German Chancellor Friedrich Merz wants to drag France into the fighting in Ukraine, Florian Philippot, the leader of the French Patriots party, said.

#New German Chancellor wants to draw France into fighting in Ukraine - Philippot

Rupee opens at 85.66, declines 6 paise against USD

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#Rupee opens at 85.66 # declines 6 paise against USD



Russia in UN not discussing Ukraine settlement with US – Mission

United Nations, May 9 (UNI) Russia''s Permanent Mission to the United Nations does not have any separate channel for discussing the settlement in Ukraine with the United States, Russian Deputy Ambassador to the UN Dmitry Polyanskiy told RIA Novosti.

#Russia in UN not discussing Ukraine settlement with US – Mission



US data centers drain water from areas that need it most: report

New York, May 9 (UNI) About two-thirds of new data centers built or in development since 2022 in the United States are in places already gripped by high levels of water stress - while these facilities are popping up all over the country, five states alone account for 72 percent of the new centers in high-stress areas, reported Bloomberg News on Thursday.

#US data centers drain water from areas that need it most: report



Canada''s second-largest airline suspends nine US routes: media

Ottawa, May 9 (UNI) Canada''s second-largest airline, WestJet, is pausing nine routes between the United States and Canada as demand dampens for travel between the two countries, local media reported Thursday.

#Canada''s second-largest airline suspends nine US routes: media



Delhi airport operations normal amid Operation Sindoor

New Delhi, May 8 (UNI) Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan under Operation Sindoor, operations at the Indira Gandhi International Airport here remain normal, airport authorities said on Thursday.

#Delhi airport operations normal amid Operation Sindoor

HP: Non-complaint CS to appear in HC

Shimla, May 8 (UNI) The Himachal Pradesh High Court has summoned the State''s Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena for failing to comply with its orders.

#HP: Non-complaint CS to appear in HC

India to wipe out Pak if it dares again: Maha DyCM

Nagpur, May 8 (UNI) Pakistan will be wiped off the map if it dares to act against India, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde warned on Thursday, asserting that Operation Sindoor was only a "trailer" of what lies ahead if provocations continue.

#India to wipe out Pak if it dares again: Maha DyCM

Maha: First skill development training for prisoners starts in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar jail

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, May 8 (UNI) District collector Dileep Swami on Thursday launched an innovative initiative of skill development training for prisoners in the district central jail here so that they can take skill training while serving their sentences in the jail and restart their lives with dignity after the end of their sentences.

#Maha: First skill development training for prisoners starts in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar jail

Eight pistols recovered from two unclaimed bags in Agartala train

Agartala, May 8 (UNI) The Railway Police on Thursday recovered eight factory-made pistols and 16 empty magazines from two unclaimed bags at Agartala Railway Station.

#Eight pistols recovered from two unclaimed bags in Agartala train



Air India asks passengers to arrive 3 hrs before flights departure

New Delhi, May 8 (UNI) Air India on Thursday advised passengers to arrive at the airport three hours before their flight departure time.

#Air India asks passengers to arrive 3 hrs before flights departure

Maha: Health Minister launches One Step Towards Thalassemia Mukti campaign

Mumbai, May 8 (UNI) On occasion of International Thalassemia Day on May eight, Maharashtra Public Health Minister Prakash Abitkar and Minister of State Meghna Sakore-Bordikar on Thursday jointly launched ambitious ''One Step Towards Thalassemia Mukti'' campaign here.

#Maha: Health Minister launches One Step Towards Thalassemia Mukti campaign

Amid tensions all schools to remain shut in J&K on Friday

Srinagar, May 8 (UNI): Amid the escalating tensions, all schools, colleges, and universities across Jammu and Kashmir will remain closed on Friday, officials said on Thursday.

#Amid tensions all schools to remain shut in J&K on Friday

Low public response to Aizawl blackout drill draws concern at state-level review meet

Aizawl, May 8 (UNI) Authorities in Mizoram on Thursday expressed concern over poor public compliance during a city-wide civil defence mock drill held in Aizawl on May 7, particularly criticising the response to the five-minute blackout exercise that formed a key part of the drill.

#Low public response to Aizawl blackout drill draws concern at state-level review meet



Iranian FM in Delhi holds talks with NSA Doval, EAM Jaishankar

New Delhi/Tehran, May 8 (UNI) Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi today met with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in New Delhi to discuss issues of mutual interest as well as regional and international developments.

#Iranian FM in Delhi holds talks with NSA Doval #EAM Jaishankar



India denies attacking Neelum hydropower plant in POK, warns Pakistan against using it as pretext to attack

New Delhi, May 8 (UNI) India on Thursday termed as “a blatant lie” the Pakistani leadership’s claim that Indian armed forces had attacked the Neelum-Jhelum hydropower plant in POK and warned that if Islamabad is trying to make it a “pretext” for targeting Indian infrastructure then Pakistan will be entirely responsible for the consequences that will undoubtedly follow.

#India denies attacking Neelum hydropower plant in POK #warns Pakistan against using it as pretext to attack

Jan Suraaj to launch signature campaign against betrayal of Nitish

Patna, May 8 (UNI) "Jan Suraaj " on Thursday announced that a signature campaign against the betrayal of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar would be launched on May 11 from his native village Kalyan Bigaha as part of its drive to collect signatures from one crore people.

#Jan Suraaj to launch signature campaign against betrayal of Nitish



Punjab Kings opt to bat against Delhi Capitals

Dharamsala, May 8 (UNI) Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bat first against Delhi Capitals in Match 58 of Indian Premier League 2025 here on Thursday, backing his decision on the strength of recent form and a favourable outfield.

#Punjab Kings opt to bat against Delhi Capitals



Punjab Kings opt to bat against Delhi Capitals

Dharamsala, May 8 (UNI) Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bat first against Delhi Capitals in Match 58 of Indian Premier League 2025 here on Thursday, backing his decision on the strength of recent form and a favourable outfield.

#Punjab Kings opt to bat against Delhi Capitals



Punjab Kings opt to bat against Delhi Capitals

Dharamsala, May 8 (UNI) Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bat first against Delhi Capitals in Match 58 of Indian Premier League 2025 here on Thursday, backing his decision on the strength of recent form and a favourable outfield.

#Punjab Kings opt to bat against Delhi Capitals

Maha: Fire in Mumbai industrial estate, no injury

Mumbai, May 8 (UNI) A massive fire broke out in an industrial estate located at Andheri, a city suburb,
on Thursday.

#Maha: Fire in Mumbai industrial estate # no injury



India denies attacking Neelum water project, warns Pakistan against using it as pretext for attacking Indian infra

New Delhi, May 8 (UNI) India on Thursday termed as “a blatant lie” the Pakistani leadership’s claim that Indian armed forces had attacked the Neelum-Jhelum hydropower plant in POK and warned that if Islamabad is trying to make it a “pretext” for targeting Indian infrastructure then Pakistan will be entirely responsible for the consequences that will undoubtedly follow.

#India denies attacking Neelum water project #warns Pakistan against using it as pretext for attacking Indian infra



SC slams BJP MP Nishikant Dubey for scandalous remarks against CJI, Judiciary

New Delhi, May 8 (UNI) The Supreme Court has come down heavily on BJP MP Nishikant Dubey for his inflammatory and scandalous remarks directed at Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna and the judiciary over the handling of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.

#SC slams BJP MP Nishikant Dubey for scandalous remarks against CJI #Judiciary



Refrain from panic buying, warns traders against price hikes: Meghalaya Minister

Shillong, May 8 (UNI) Amidst growing India-Pakistan tensions, the Meghalaya government has advised its citizens to refrain from panic buying of essential commodities.

#Refrain from panic buying #warns traders against price hikes: Meghalaya Minister



Anyone trying to take advantage of India’s restraint will face quality action: Rajnath Singh

New Delhi, May 8 (UNI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said India has always played the role of a responsible nation exercising great restraint and it believes in resolving issues through dialogue, but anyone trying to take advantage of this restraint, will face ‘quality action’.

#Anyone trying to take advantage of India’s restraint will face quality action: Rajnath Singh



Airtel Africa revenue grows 21.1 pc in constant currency

London, May 8 (UNI) Airtel Africa Ltd on Thursday reported a strong financial performance for the year ended March 31, with constant currency revenue rising 21.1 per cent to USD 4,955 million and profit after tax (PAT) swinging to USD 328 million from a loss of USD 89 million in the previous fiscal, aided by easing currency headwinds and operational momentum across its markets.

#Airtel Africa revenue grows 21.1 pc in constant currency



UP: Five, including four policemen, die after official vehicle collides with container

Aligarh/Firozabad (UP), May 8 (UNI) Five persons, including four policemen and an accused, were killed when a police vehicle collided with a container parked on the side of the road in the Lodha area of Aligarh district here in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday, police sources said here.

#UP: Five #including four policemen #die after official vehicle collides with container



Maha: Four die, 15 injured in road accident in Raigad

Raigad, May 8 (UNI) Four people died on the spot and 15 others were injured after a speeding dumper crashed into a State Transport bus near Tarne village on the Tala-Mandad road in the district on the western coast of Maharashtra on Thursday.

#Maha: Four die #15 injured in road accident in Raigad

Tamil Nadu & Maharashtra pairs claim doubles gold

Rajgir, May 8 (UNI) P.B. Abhinand and M.R. Balamurugan of Tamil Nadu overcame an early setback to clinch the Boys’ Doubles gold medal at the Under-18 Khelo India Youth Games on Day 3 here on Thursday.

#Tamil Nadu & Maharashtra pairs claim doubles gold

Rainfall very likely at isolated places over Maharashtra and Goa

Pune, May 8 (UNI) Thunderstorm accompanied with lightning and gusty winds very likely at isolated places over Maharashtra and Goa States during next 24 hours.

#Rainfall very likely at isolated places over Maharashtra and Goa



Brazilian President speaks with PM Modi, expresses solidarity with India in fight against terrorism

New Delhi, May 8 (UNI) Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi today and expressed support and solidarity with India in its fight against terrorism.

#Brazilian President speaks with PM Modi #expresses solidarity with India in fight against terrorism

Punjab: Lineman electrocuted during power line repair

Phagwara, May 8 (UNI) A lineman with the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL)
lost his life due to electrocution while performing maintenance work in the Khassan village of Kapurthala district, police said on Thursday.

#Punjab: Lineman electrocuted during power line repair



AAP led govt in Punjab neither respects the Constitution nor the country’s constitutional institutions: Haryana CM Saini

Chandigarh, May 8 (UNI) In a strong response to the stance taken by the Punjab government on the ongoing water dispute, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini today said that the Aam Aadmi Party-led government in Punjab neither respects the Constitution nor the country’s constitutional institutions.

#AAP led govt in Punjab neither respects the Constitution nor the country’s constitutional institutions: Haryana CM Saini

Punjab: Murder accused proclaimed offender arrested after 27 years

Phagwara, May 8 (UNI) Punjab police have arrested a proclaimed offender who has been absconding for the last 27 years.

#Punjab: Murder accused proclaimed offender arrested after 27 years

Mumbai Falcons reveal squad at T20 Mumbai League Auction, featuring Raghuvanshi

Mumbai, May 8 (UNI) SoBo Mumbai Falcons officially joined the T20 Mumbai league for its much-anticipated third edition.

#Mumbai Falcons reveal squad at T20 Mumbai League Auction # featuring Raghuvanshi

OpenAI to invest in global efforts to develop infrastructure for AI advancement abroad

San Francisco, May 8 (UNI) US artificial intelligence (AI) research organisation OpenAI plans to invest in efforts outside of the country to develop the infrastructure necessary to run AI systems, building on its Stargate effort focused on AI data centers in the United States, according to Bloomberg News.

#OpenAI to invest in global efforts to develop infrastructure for AI advancement abroad



Turkish police detain 16 in Istanbul in IS terror probe

Istanbul, May 8 (UNI) Turkish police detained 16 suspects on Thursday over alleged links to the Islamic State (IS), in Türkiye''s largest city, Istanbul, according to authorities.

#Turkish police detain 16 in Istanbul in IS terror probe



Rupee slumps 77 paise against USD

Mumbai, May 8 (UNI) The Rupee dropped for the third straight session on Thursday, depreciating by 77 paise to 85.60 against USD, on brisk demand for the greenback from foreign banks and exporters, dealers at the Forex Market said.

#Rupee slumps 77 paise against USD



Namibia appoints Craig Williams as men''s national cricket head coach

Windhoek, May 8 (UNI) Cricket Namibia, the country''s cricket governing body, has appointed retired player Craig Williams as the new head coach of the senior men''s national team, known as the "Eagles."
Williams represented Namibia from 2007 to 2022, having played 400 games across all formats for
the national team and scored 15,000 runs.

#Namibia appoints Craig Williams as men''s national cricket head coach



Namibia appoints Craig Williams as men''s national cricket head coach

Windhoek, May 8 (UNI) Cricket Namibia, the country''s cricket governing body, has appointed retired player Craig Williams as the new head coach of the senior men''s national team, known as the "Eagles."
Williams represented Namibia from 2007 to 2022, having played 400 games across all formats for
the national team and scored 15,000 runs.

#Namibia appoints Craig Williams as men''s national cricket head coach

Rupee closes at 85.60, down by 77 paise against USD

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#Rupee closes at 85.60 # down by 77 paise against USD



SC tags Partha Chatterjee’s bail plea with co-accused in West Bengal''s cash-for-jobs scam

New Delhi, May 8 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Wednesday tagged the bail application of former West Bengal minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader, Partha Chatterjee, with a pending matter involving a co-accused in the high-profile multi-crore West Bengal''s cash-for-jobs scam, while scheduling the next hearing for July 17.

#SC tags Partha Chatterjee’s bail plea with co-accused in West Bengal''''s cash-for-jobs scam

Chinese Air Force participates in first-ever joint training exercises with Egyptian Air Force

Beijing/Cairo, May 8 (UNI) The Chinese Air Force dispatched its topline aircraft such as J-10C, KJ-500 and YY-20 to participate in its first-ever joint training exercise with Egypt, as part of Beijing''s efforts to bolster military ties with Africa.

#Chinese Air Force participates in first-ever joint training exercises with Egyptian Air Force

Korcomptenz Inc expands India operations with AI Innovation hub

Chennai, May 8 (UNI) Korcomptenz Inc, USA on Thursday expanded its Indian operations
by setting up offices in Chennai and Hyderabad.

#Korcomptenz Inc expands India operations with AI Innovation hub

Congress warns Modi govt against politicising ‘Operation Sindoor’

Kangra, May 8 (UNI) Sapan Sood, spokesperson of the District Kangra Congress Committee,
lauded the bravery and decisiveness of the Indian armed forces during ''Operation Sindoor'', but cautioned the Centre against politicising the military operation for electoral gains.

#Congress warns Modi govt against politicising ‘Operation Sindoor’

Puri Airport to unlock vast tourism and economic potential- Official

Bhubaneswar, May 8 (UNI) The proposed Greenfield Airport at Puri, recently approved by the Centre, is set to enhance air connectivity and unlock significant tourism and economic opportunities for the region.

#Puri Airport to unlock vast tourism and economic potential- Official



Again girls outshine boys in TN Plus-2 board exams

Chennai, May 8 (UNI) In line with the pattern seen over the
years, Girls once again outshone boys in the Plus-2 Board
exams conducted by the Tamil Nadu government, results
of which were announced on Thursday.

#Again girls outshine boys in TN Plus-2 board exams



Pak targeted our military assets, we hit back with ‘same domain and same intensity’: India

New Delhi, May 8 (UNI) Suggesting that Islamabad was escalating confrontation, India on Thursday said Pakistan last night “attempted to engage a number of military targets” in this country, prompting a response “in the same domain with same intensity”, with the neighbouring nation’s Air Defence Radars and Systems being targeted.

#Pak targeted our military assets #we hit back with ‘same domain and same intensity’: India



Heavy rains trigger mudslide at Ramban, Jammu-Srinagar NH shut

Jammu, May 8 (UNI) The strategic Jammu-Srinagar highway was closed for vehicular movement on Thursday morning due to mudslide triggered by heavy rains in mountainous Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir.

#Heavy rains trigger mudslide at Ramban #Jammu-Srinagar NH shut

The other places where Pakistan attempted to engage Indian military targets were Amritsar, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Adampur, Bhatinda , Chandigarh, Nal, Phalodi, Uttarlai and Bhuj, says the Defence Ministry spokesman

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#The other places where Pakistan attempted to engage Indian military targets were Amritsar # Kapurthala # Jalandhar # Ludhiana

These Pakistani attempts were neutralised by the Integrated Counter UAS Grid and Air Defence systems. The debris of these attacks is now being recovered from a number of locations that prove the Pakistani attacks," says the Defence Ministry

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#These Pakistani attempts were neutralised by the Integrated Counter UAS Grid and Air Defence systems. The debris of these attacks is now being recovered from a number of locations that prove the Pakistani attacks #" says the Defence Ministry



We are one in fight against terrorism: Message from all-party meet

New Delhi, May 8 (UNI) Complete unity was at display at the all-party meeting, where leaders belonging to ruling as well as Opposition endorsed the military operation against terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir and extended support to Operation Sindoor.

#We are one in fight against terrorism: Message from all-party meet



UNGA President urges for restraint, immediate de-escalation between India, Pakistan

United Nations/New Delhi, May 8 (UNI) UN General Assembly President Philemon Yang has voiced concern over the escalating hostilities between India and Pakistan and urged both sides to exercise maximum restraint and for an immediate de-escalation.

#UNGA President urges for restraint #immediate de-escalation between India #Pakistan



Raducanu & Norrie claim Rome wins as Boulter beaten

Rome, May 8 (UNI) Britain''s Emma Raducanu and Cameron Norrie won their first-round matches at the Italian Open as Katie Boulter failed to progress here.

#Raducanu & Norrie claim Rome wins as Boulter beaten



Raducanu & Norrie claim Rome wins as Boulter beaten

Rome, May 8 (UNI) Britain''s Emma Raducanu and Cameron Norrie won their first-round matches at the Italian Open as Katie Boulter failed to progress here.

#Raducanu & Norrie claim Rome wins as Boulter beaten



Raducanu & Norrie claim Rome wins as Boulter beaten

Rome, May 8 (UNI) Britain''s Emma Raducanu and Cameron Norrie won their first-round matches at the Italian Open as Katie Boulter failed to progress here.

#Raducanu & Norrie claim Rome wins as Boulter beaten



Raducanu & Norrie claim Rome wins as Boulter beaten

Rome, May 8 (UNI) Britain''s Emma Raducanu and Cameron Norrie won their first-round matches at the Italian Open as Katie Boulter failed to progress here.

#Raducanu & Norrie claim Rome wins as Boulter beaten



Indian, Pakistani NSAs spoke to each other, claims Pakistani FM Ishaq Dar

Islamabad, May 8 (UNI) Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has claimed that the National Security Advisors of Pakistan and India had spoken on Wednesday, amid the escalation in tensions.

#Indian #Pakistani NSAs spoke to each other #claims Pakistani FM Ishaq Dar



AIFF condoles death of former India midfielder DMK Afzal

New Delhi, May 8 (UNI) The All India Football Federation condoled the death of former India midfielder DMK Afzal, who passed away, on Wednesday.

#AIFF condoles death of former India midfielder DMK Afzal



AIFF condoles death of former India midfielder DMK Afzal

New Delhi, May 8 (UNI) The All India Football Federation condoled the death of former India midfielder DMK Afzal, who passed away, on Wednesday.

#AIFF condoles death of former India midfielder DMK Afzal

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In-form RCB eye fifth win against slumping LSG

Lucknow, May 8 (UNI) High-flying Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), buoyed by a four-match winning streak and Virat Kohli’s red-hot form, will look to tighten their grip on an IPL 2025 playoff berth. They take on a struggling Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) side battling a three-match losing slump, in the 59th league encounter at Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium here on Friday.

#In-form RCB eye fifth win against slumping LSG



In-form RCB eye fifth win against slumping LSG

Lucknow, May 8 (UNI) High-flying Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), buoyed by a four-match winning streak and Virat Kohli’s red-hot form, will look to tighten their grip on an IPL 2025 playoff berth. They take on a struggling Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) side battling a three-match losing slump, in the 59th league encounter at Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium here on Friday.

#In-form RCB eye fifth win against slumping LSG



In-form RCB eye fifth win against slumping LSG

Lucknow, May 8 (UNI) High-flying Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), buoyed by a four-match winning streak and Virat Kohli’s red-hot form, will look to tighten their grip on an IPL 2025 playoff berth. They take on a struggling Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) side battling a three-match losing slump, in the 59th league encounter at Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium here on Friday.

#In-form RCB eye fifth win against slumping LSG



Russia remains biggest threat to European security - New German Chancellor

Moscow, May 8 (UNI) New German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Russia remains the biggest threat to European security.

#Russia remains biggest threat to European security - New German Chancellor



Terai region in UP emerging as ecotourism hub

Lucknow, May 8 (UNI) While religious tourism continues to grow in Uttar Pradesh with destinations like Ayodhya, Kashi, and Mathura drawing visitors across India and abroad, the Terai region, featuring biodiversity hotspots like Dudhwa, Pilibhit and Katarniaghat, is rapidly emerging as a top ecotourism destination, sources said here on Thursday.

#Terai region in UP emerging as ecotourism hub

Bolivia's rainy season death toll hits 58

La Paz, May 8 (UNI) Bolivia''s rainy season has left 58 people dead, 10 missing and more than 860,000 families homeless since last November, a senior official said here on Wednesday.

#Bolivia's rainy season death toll hits 58



Clouds hover over Dharamshala IPL match amid security clearance uncertainty

Shimla, May 8 (UNI) The fate of today''s IPL match in Dharamshala hangs in the balance as the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) awaits final security clearance from the state police.

#Clouds hover over Dharamshala IPL match amid security clearance uncertainty



Clouds hover over Dharamshala IPL match amid security clearance uncertainty

Shimla, May 8 (UNI) The fate of today''s IPL match in Dharamshala hangs in the balance as the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) awaits final security clearance from the state police.

#Clouds hover over Dharamshala IPL match amid security clearance uncertainty



Clouds hover over Dharamshala IPL match amid security clearance uncertainty

Shimla, May 8 (UNI) The fate of today''s IPL match in Dharamshala hangs in the balance as the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) awaits final security clearance from the state police.

#Clouds hover over Dharamshala IPL match amid security clearance uncertainty



Rupee regains 28 paise against USD

Mumbai, May 8 (UNI) The Rupee on Thursday bounced back 28 paise at 84.54 in opening session on selling of US Dollar by bankers and importers, dealers at the Forex Market informed.

#Rupee regains 28 paise against USD

Rupee opens at 84.54, up 28 paise against USD

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#Rupee opens at 84.54 # up 28 paise against USD



Macron criticizes Israeli airstrike in Syria "bad practice"

Paris, May 8 (UNI) French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday criticized Israeli strikes in Syria, warning such actions would not guarantee "Israel''s long-term security."
He made the remarks during a joint press conference with Syrian interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa at the Elysee Palace in Paris.

#Macron criticizes Israeli airstrike in Syria "bad practice"



Spain to invest over $3.3bln in cybersecurity as part of defense plan - PM

Madrid, May 8 (UNI) Spain will spend about 3 billion euros ($3.39 billion) on developing cybersecurity as part of a new plan for the industrial and technological modernization of the kingdom''s security and defense sector, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said.

#Spain to invest over $3.3bln in cybersecurity as part of defense plan - PM



Iraqi PM, Azerbaijani FM discuss energy cooperation

Baghdad, May 8 (UNI) Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia'' al-Sudani met on Wednesday with visiting Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and discussed energy cooperation between the two countries.

#Iraqi PM #Azerbaijani FM discuss energy cooperation

Maha: Talathi in Raigad trapped in ACB net

Kolhapur / Raigad, May 7 (UNI) Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) officials on Wednesday arrested a talathi of Roha tehsil in Raigad district while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000 from a complainant.

#Maha: Talathi in Raigad trapped in ACB net

AI, blockchain, drones to bring next wave of digital transformation: IT secy

Mumbai, May 7 (UNI) As Artificial Intelligence, blockchain and drones are going to be the next wave of digital transformation, this wave will see a radical improvement in the functioning of the government, asserted Union Electronics & Information Technology secretary S Krishnan on Wednesday .

#AI # blockchain # drones to bring next wave of digital transformation: IT secy



ECI training field-level election functionaries from TN, Puducherry

New Delhi, May 7 (UNI) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has now taken another unprecedented step of training field-level election functionaries from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry in the Tamil language.

#ECI training field-level election functionaries from TN #Puducherry

Maha: Minister directs to give ex-gratia grant to families affected by 4-laning project of Virar-Dahanu Road railway

Mumbai, May 7 (UNI) Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said on Wednesday that ex-gratia grant would be given to families from Survey No 216 Asangaon who are affected due to the four-laning project of Virar-Dahanu Road railway and construction of a railway car shed.

#Maha: Minister directs to give ex-gratia grant to families affected by 4-laning project of Virar-Dahanu Road railway



Maha: CM, Deputy CMs praise Indian Army for Operation Sindoor

Mumbai, May 7 (UNI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday welcomed the move of India government and praised Indian Army for its Operation Sindoor.

#Maha: CM #Deputy CMs praise Indian Army for Operation Sindoor



BSF raises “bar of alertness” along India-Bangladesh border

Shillong, May 7 (UNI) In the wake of Operation Sindoor, the Border Security Force (BSF) has raised the “bar of alertness” at the India-Bangladesh border in Meghalaya sector.
“We have raised the bar of our alertness at the borders. Currently I am at the border reviewing the security arrangement. We have complete night dominance at this difficult terrain,” Inspector General of BSF, Meghalaya Frontier, O P Upadhyay told UNI.

#BSF raises “bar of alertness” along India-Bangladesh border

Hailstorms hit isolated areas in HP, MP, Vidarbha, Madhya Maharashtra

Pune, May 7 (UNI) Hailstorms occurred at isolated places over Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha and Madhya Maharashtra, India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Wednesday.

#Hailstorms hit isolated areas in HP # MP # Vidarbha # Madhya Maharashtra



Op Sindoor: France backs India in its ''fight against terror groups''

Paris/New Delhi, May 7 (UNI) France today said it “supports India in its fight against terrorist groups”, in a big show of support following India’s cross-border strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and POK.

#Op Sindoor: France backs India in its ''fight against terror groups''

Aizawl simulates wartime emergency in nationwide civil defence drill

Aizawl, May 7 (UNI) A large-scale emergency preparedness exercise simulating wartime scenarios such as air raids, power outages, and civilian evacuations was carried out in Aizawl on Wednesday, in synchrony with 243 civil defence districts across the country.

#Aizawl simulates wartime emergency in nationwide civil defence drill



India adopts a zero tolerance policy against terrorism-Odisha CM

Bhubaneswar, May 7 (UNI) India has been adopting a zero tolerance policy against terrorism and Operation Sindoor is a perfect example of this,Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said.

#India adopts a zero tolerance policy against terrorism-Odisha CM



Mock drills held at key locations in Mumbai, rest of Maha as part of nationwide exercise

Mumbai, May 7 (UNI) As part of a nationwide preparedness initiative, civil defence mock drills were held on Wednesday at various locations in Mumbai and the rest of Maharashtra in the backof escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.

#Mock drills held at key locations in Mumbai #rest of Maha as part of nationwide exercise



Lt Governor attends high-level security meeting chaired by Home Minister

Srinagar, May 7(UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday attended the high-level meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah through virtual mode.

#Lt Governor attends high-level security meeting chaired by Home Minister



India captain Rohit Sharma announces Test retirement

Mumbai, May 7 (UNI) Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has retired from Test cricket.

#India captain Rohit Sharma announces Test retirement



India captain Rohit Sharma announces Test retirement

Mumbai, May 7 (UNI) Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has retired from Test cricket.

#India captain Rohit Sharma announces Test retirement



UK urges India, Pakistan to show restraint, engage in direct dialogue

London/New Delhi, May 7 (UNI) The UK has urged India and Pakistan to show restraint and engage in direct dialogue to find a swift, diplomatic path forward, in the wake of India launching cross-border strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and POK to avenge the Pahalgam attack.

#UK urges India #Pakistan to show restraint #engage in direct dialogue

UAE fined for slow over-rate against Netherlands

Amstelveen (Netherlands), May 7 (UNI) The United Arab Emirates have been fined five per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against the Netherlands in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 match played here on Tuesday.

#UAE fined for slow over-rate against Netherlands

AP CM: All employees be imparted capacity building training

Vijayawada, May 7 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Mr Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday called for all the State Government employees to focus on capacity building for getting better results in discharging their duties.

#AP CM: All employees be imparted capacity building training



Haryana: Saini welcomes HC order on water row

Chandigarh, May 7 (UNI) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday welcomed the Punjab and Haryana High Court Order directing Punjab not to interfere in Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) affairs.

#Haryana: Saini welcomes HC order on water row

Caste enumeration decision a historic step: R Krishnaiah

Hyderabad, May 8 (UNI) Rajya Sabha MP and National BC Welfare Association President R Krishnaiah hailed the Central Government’s decision to proceed with caste enumeration as a historic achievement during the BC Round Table meeting held in Hyderabad on Wednesday.

#Caste enumeration decision a historic step: R Krishnaiah

Indian Railways sourcing week kicks off

Kolkata, May 7 (UNI) The 5th edition of three-day Indian Railways Sourcing Week kicked off on Wednesday with wide participation from industry leaders, senior Indian Railways officials and MSMEs.

#Indian Railways sourcing week kicks off



Modi has done what he had vowed: MP CM praises Operation Sindoor

Bhopal, May 7 (UNI) Praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi for Operation Sindoor, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday said the PM has done what he had vowed, and the Indian Army''s action has made every citizen proud.

#Modi has done what he had vowed: MP CM praises Operation Sindoor



EAM speaks with counterparts from Japan, France, Germany, Qatar, Spain on Op Sindoor

New Delhi, May 7 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke with his counterparts from a number of countries, including Japan, France, Germany, Qatar and Spain, on the cross-border strikes by India on terror camps in Pakistan and POK.

#EAM speaks with counterparts from Japan #France #Germany #Qatar



Civil Defence mock drill conducted at Chennai Port, Kalpakkam

Chennai, May 7 (UNI) In line with the Union Home Ministry''s directives to test
the defence preparedness of various agencies in the wake of the Pahalgam
terror attack, a mock war drill was conducted at Chennai Port Authority and
at Kalpakkam, about 70 km from here, housing Atomic Power stations, in
Tamil Nadu on Wednesday.

#Civil Defence mock drill conducted at Chennai Port #Kalpakkam



Cong lauds armed forces for bold action against terrorist bases in Pakistan, PoK

New Delhi, May 7 (UNI) Congress on Wednesday gave its full support to the Indian armed forces for taking bold action against the terrorist bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir under ''Operation Sindoor''.

#Cong lauds armed forces for bold action against terrorist bases in Pakistan #PoK



I salute Indian Armed Forces for avenging Pahalgam terror attack : Naidu

Vijayawada, May 7 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday commended the Indian Armed Forces for their successful strikes against terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

#I salute Indian Armed Forces for avenging Pahalgam terror attack : Naidu

Chhattisgarh: Govt confirms 'zero tolerance' policy against corruption

Raipur, May 7 (UNI) The Chhattisgarh government has reiterated its ''zero tolerance'' policy against corruption during the third phase of ''Sushasan Tihar''.

#Chhattisgarh: Govt confirms 'zero tolerance' policy against corruption



BJP demands action against Prof Sujatha for remarks on Op Sindoor

Hyderabad, May 7 (UNI) The BJP on Wednesday strongly condemned the remarks made by Professor Surapelli Sujatha, a member of the Telangana State Education Commission and faculty member at Satavahana University, regarding the Centre’s anti-terror operation "Operation Sindoor," calling her comments derogatory, irresponsible, and an insult to national sentiment.

#BJP demands action against Prof Sujatha for remarks on Op Sindoor

Noida International Airport to get 131 policemen soon

Lucknow, May 7 (UNI) With Noida International Airport (NIA) set to begin operations soon, the Uttar Pradesh Police is gearing up to ensure foolproof security while maintaining a passenger-friendly environment, official sources said here on Wednesday.

#Noida International Airport to get 131 policemen soon

Rupee down 39 paise against USD

Mumbai, May 7 (UNI) The Rupee continued its slide for second day on Wednesday, when it dropped further by 39 paise to close in negative at 84.82 against US Dollar on brisk demand for the greenback from foreign banks and exporters, dealers at the Forex Market said.

#Rupee down 39 paise against USD

Pahalgam attack victim's father said salutes army for 'Op Sindoor'

Kanpur, May 7 (UNI) The family of Shubham Dwivedi, a victim of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, on Wednesday expressed satisfaction over the action taken by the Indian Army on terrorist hideouts and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the armed forces.

#Pahalgam attack victim's father said salutes army for 'Op Sindoor'



Pahalgam survivors in Bengal want firm retaliation against terrorists

Kolkata, May 7 (UNI) Slain techie Bitan Adhikary''s widow Sohini on Wednesday wept uncontrollably, remembering her husband, and consoling herself in the lethal retribution against terrorists by Indian armed forces in Operation Sindoor deep inside Pakistan and PoK.

#Pahalgam survivors in Bengal want firm retaliation against terrorists



Operation Sindoor : TN rallies behind Armed forces, hails precision strikes on terror camps

Chennai, May 7(UNI) The State of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday rallied behind the
Indian Armed Forces on the Operation Sindoor that destroyed terror camps in
Pakistan an PoK in the aftermath of the dastardly Pahalgam terror attack.

#Operation Sindoor : TN rallies behind Armed forces #hails precision strikes on terror camps

Rupee closes at 84.82, down by 39 paise, against USD

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#Rupee closes at 84.82 # down by 39 paise # against USD



Maha: RSS praises Operation Sindoor, describes it as beginning of justice

Mumbai, May 7 (UNI) The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Wednesday praised Operation Sindoor as the “beginning of justice” for the victims of the Pahalgam terror strike.

#Maha: RSS praises Operation Sindoor #describes it as beginning of justice



Himachal airports shut amid security concerns

Shimla May 7 (UNI) Amid rising tensions along the India-Pakistan border, all civil flight operations at Himachal Pradesh’s three airports — Gaggal (Dharamshala), Kullu, and Shimla — have been suspended with immediate effect till May 9.

#Himachal airports shut amid security concerns

Philippines reports 1st case of highly pathogenic avian flu strain

Manila, May 7 (UNI) The Philippine Department of Agriculture''s Bureau of Animal Industry on Wednesday said it confirmed the detection of the country''s first case of "High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza Type A Subtype H5N9" in Camarines Sur province, southeast of Manila.

#Philippines reports 1st case of highly pathogenic avian flu strain



Mumbai CSMIA issues Advisory following Indo-Pak tension

Mumbai May 7 (UNI) Following tension between India and Pakistan, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) in Mumbai issued a public advisory on Wednesday urging passengers to check their flight status before heading to the airport.

#Mumbai CSMIA issues Advisory following Indo-Pak tension



N-E CMs hail Indian armed forces

Shillong, May 7 (UNI) Chief Ministers of the northeastern states on Wednesday hailed the Indian armed forces for carrying out 24 precision missile strikes on nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK).

#N-E CMs hail Indian armed forces

Telangana: Rich tributes paid to Damodaram Sanjeevaiah on his death anniversary

Hyderabad, May 7 (UNI) The 53rd death anniversary of former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Damodaram Sanjeevaiah was observed with great reverence and grandeur under the auspices of V Hanumantha Rao, Chairman of the Damodaram Sanjeevaiah Trust.

#Telangana: Rich tributes paid to Damodaram Sanjeevaiah on his death anniversary



We stand with Indian Army : Revanth; Chairs high-level meeting

Hyderabad, May 7 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Wednesday chaired a high-level review meeting on Operation Sindoor at the Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) in Hyderabad, issuing a series of directives to strengthen public safety, law enforcement, and emergency response across the state.

#We stand with Indian Army : Revanth; Chairs high-level meeting



UN chief calls for maximum military restraint between India, Pakistan

United Nations, May 7 (UNI) United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres voiced concern over the cross-border Indian military operations into Pakistan and POK and urged for maximum military restraint from both countries.

#UN chief calls for maximum military restraint between India #Pakistan



Bangladesh remain optimistic on fitness of key fast bowler Taskin Ahmed

Dhaka, May 7 (UNI) Bangladesh are confident that pace spearhead Taskin Ahmed will be fit to return to action for next month''s ICC World Test Championship series in Sri Lanka.

#Bangladesh remain optimistic on fitness of key fast bowler Taskin Ahmed



Bangladesh remain optimistic on fitness of key fast bowler Taskin Ahmed

Dhaka, May 7 (UNI) Bangladesh are confident that pace spearhead Taskin Ahmed will be fit to return to action for next month''s ICC World Test Championship series in Sri Lanka.

#Bangladesh remain optimistic on fitness of key fast bowler Taskin Ahmed



Bihar : Ruling party and opposition welcome air strike on terrorist camps in Pakistan

Patna, May 6 (UNI) The ruling party and the opposition welcomed the action of the Indian Army on nine terrorist hideouts in Pakistan after the Pahalgam attack in Jammu and Kashmir.

#Bihar : Ruling party and opposition welcome air strike on terrorist camps in Pakistan



Op Sindoor: Indian cross-border strike targeted home of Jaish chief Masood Azhar in Bahawalpur

Bahawalpur (Pakistan), May 7 (UNI) Indian cross-border strikes targeted the home of Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar, mastermind of the 2001 Parliament attack, in Pakistan’s Punjab city of Bahawalpur.

#Op Sindoor: Indian cross-border strike targeted home of Jaish chief Masood Azhar in Bahawalpur



Mother of slain Naval officer says Pahalgam victims have got justice

Chandigarh, May 7 (UNI) Asha Narwal, mother of Navy officer Vinay Narwal who was killed in Pahalgam terrorist attack, on Wednesday, lauded Operation Sindoor saying that the victims have got justice.

#Mother of slain Naval officer says Pahalgam victims have got justice



Chandigarh, Amritsar airports closed

Chandigarh, May 7 (UNI) Following escalation in tensions between Pakistan and India after Operation Sindoor, Amritsar and Chandigarh airports have been shut down, sources said.

#Chandigarh #Amritsar airports closed



Relatives of victims of Pahalgam attack hail ''Operation Sindoor

Mumbai, May 7 (UNI) The relatives of victims of Pahalgam attack in Maharashtra have hailed ''Operation Sindoor'' in which the Indian armed forces targeted nine terror hideouts deep inside Pakistan on Wednesday morning as a powerful response to the heinous act.

#Relatives of victims of Pahalgam attack hail ''''Operation Sindoor

India demonstrated considerable restraint but the Indian Armed forces are fully prepared for any Pakistani misadventure, the military officers said.

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#India demonstrated considerable restraint but the Indian Armed forces are fully prepared for any Pakistani misadventure # the military officers said.



Another U.S. fighter jet falls into Red Sea after landing failure on aircraft carrier

Los Angeles, May 7 (UNI) Another U.S. fighter jet fell into the Red Sea on Tuesday after falling over the side of the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier on Tuesday, NBC News reported, citing officials.

#Another U.S. fighter jet falls into Red Sea after landing failure on aircraft carrier



China terms India''s cross-border military strikes into Pakistan ''regrettable'', urges for restraint

Beijing, May 7 (UNI) China on Wednesday termed as “regrettable” India’s military operation of striking terror camps in Pakistan and POK, and urged both sides to exercise restraint and refrain from taking actions that could further complicate the situation.

#China terms India''s cross-border military strikes into Pakistan ''regrettable'' #urges for restraint

Op Sindoor was aimed at disabling capacity across the border to send more terrorists to carry out further attacks in India: Misri

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#Op Sindoor was aimed at disabling capacity across the border to send more terrorists to carry out further attacks in India: Misri

LeT is operating through so-called The Resistance Front which claimed responsibility for the April 22 attack in Pahalgam: Misri.

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#LeT is operating through so-called The Resistance Front which claimed responsibility for the April 22 attack in Pahalgam: Misri.

Pahalgam attack was barbaric, second biggest after Mumbai attacks, says Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri

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#Pahalgam attack was barbaric # second biggest after Mumbai attacks # says Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri



India hits nine Jaish, LeT camps in Pakistan and POK under Operation Sindoor

New Delhi, May 7 (UNI) India hit nine terror camps, including of the Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Jammu and Kashmir under Operation Sindoor.

#India hits nine Jaish #LeT camps in Pakistan and POK under Operation Sindoor



Rupee slips 7 paise against USD

Mumbai, May 7 (UNI) The Rupee on Wednesday lost further by 7 paise at 84.50 against the USD following a geographical tension between India and Pakistan.

#Rupee slips 7 paise against USD

Rupee opens at 84.50, declined 7 paise against USD.

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#Rupee opens at 84.50 # declined 7 paise against USD.



AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi welcomes ''Operation Sindoor''

Hyderabad, May 7 (UNI) All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) President and Member of Parliament Asaduddin Owaisi has welcomed Operation Sindoor, carried out by the Indian Defence Forces targeting terror camps in Pakistan.

#AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi welcomes ''Operation Sindoor''



Jagannath temple in Digha becomes main source of tourist attraction

Kolkata, May 7 (UNI) Though steeped in controversy since its inauguration — ranging from allegations of using surplus neem wood from the Puri temple for idol carving to claims of dedicating it as Jagannath Dham — the Jagannath temple in Digha has drawn unprecedented crowds, becoming the primary attraction for visitors to the coastal town.

#Jagannath temple in Digha becomes main source of tourist attraction

Jagannath temple in Digha becomes main source of tourist attraction

Kolkata, May 7 (UNI) Though steeped in controversy since its inauguration—ranging from allegations of using surplus neem wood from the Puri temple for idol carving to claims of dedicating it as Jagannath Dham—the Jagannath temple in Digha has drawn unprecedented crowds, becoming the primary attraction for visitors to the coastal town.

#Jagannath temple in Digha becomes main source of tourist attraction



Hezbollah member killed in Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon

Beirut, May 7 (UNI) An Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon on Tuesday killed a Hezbollah member and wounded another person, security sources said, in an apparent targeting of a car near the city of Nabatieh.

#Hezbollah member killed in Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon



Stalin led DMK regime steps into fifth year, high on confidence of retaining power in 2026

Chennai, May 7 (UNI) High on confidence banking on its four year achievements during which
it had launched several flagship programmes for all sections of the society, the ruling DMK''s
Dravidian Model Governance stepped into its fifth year on Wednesday, exuding confidence of
overcoming the so called anti-incumbency factor as claimed by the Opposition and forming the government for the seventh time in next year''s Assembly polls.

#Stalin led DMK regime steps into fifth year #high on confidence of retaining power in 2026



IAF used standoff weapons, claims Pak

New Delhi, May 7 (UNI) Pakistan early Wednesday claimed the Indian Air Force, "while remaining within Indian airspace used standoff weapons targeting civilian population."
A Pakistan government statement alleged the IAF targeted areas across International Border in Muridke and Bahwalpur in Pakistani Punjab and across Line of Control in Kotli and Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).

#IAF used standoff weapons #claims Pak



Srinagar airport closed for civilian flights

Srinagar, May 7 (UNI) Following the escalation in tensions between India and Pakistan after Operation Sindoor, air travel in Srinagar and several other parts of north India has been closed on Wednesday.

#Srinagar airport closed for civilian flights

South Central Railway collects Rs 4.65 lakh as penalty from unauthorised vendors

Hyderabad, May 6 (UNI) The South Central Railway (SCR) Vigilance Team and Railway Protection Force (RPF) have jointly conducted a special check against unauthorised vendors at Vijayawada Railway Station in Andhra Pradesh.The operation, which was conducted on Sunday, aimed to curb unregulated vending activities, which often contribute to overcrowding, hygiene concerns, and security risks, the railways said in a release here.

#South Central Railway collects Rs 4.65 lakh as penalty from unauthorised vendors

Operation Sindoor: Defemce Ministry says the strikes targeted camps rom where terrorist attacks against India have been planned and directed

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#Operation Sindoor: Defemce Ministry says the strikes targeted camps rom where terrorist attacks against India have been planned and directed

Hyderabad: Countering fake news is a big challenge: Siasat Urdu daily Editor

Hyderabad, May 6 (UNI): Congress MLC and Editor of the Siasat Urdu Daily Amer Ali Khan on Tuesday said that tackling the menace of fake news had become one of the biggest challenges for the media and government alike.

#Hyderabad: Countering fake news is a big challenge: Siasat Urdu daily Editor



GT edge Mumbai Indians in final-ball DLS thriller

Mumbai, May 6 (UNI) Gujarat Titans (GT) held their nerve in a rain-hit, edge-of-the-seat encounter to defeat Mumbai Indians (MI) by three wickets via the DLS method in a dramatic finish that spilled into the early hours of Tuesday at the Wankhede Stadium here.

#GT edge Mumbai Indians in final-ball DLS thriller



GT edge Mumbai Indians in final-ball DLS thriller

Mumbai, May 6 (UNI) Gujarat Titans (GT) held their nerve in a rain-hit, edge-of-the-seat encounter to defeat Mumbai Indians (MI) by three wickets via the DLS method in a dramatic finish that spilled into the early hours of Tuesday at the Wankhede Stadium here.

#GT edge Mumbai Indians in final-ball DLS thriller



GT edge Mumbai Indians in final-ball DLS thriller

Mumbai, May 6 (UNI) Gujarat Titans (GT) held their nerve in a rain-hit, edge-of-the-seat encounter to defeat Mumbai Indians (MI) by three wickets via the DLS method in a dramatic finish that spilled into the early hours of Tuesday at the Wankhede Stadium here.

#GT edge Mumbai Indians in final-ball DLS thriller

Rajasthan: Dead body recovered from drain during cleaning in Bhilwara

Bhilwara, May 6 (UNI) The body of a man in his 40s was recovered from a drain during cleaning operations by municipal corporation workers near the Traffic Branch in Pratap Nagar police station area of Bhilwara on Tuesday, police said.

#Rajasthan: Dead body recovered from drain during cleaning in Bhilwara

Telangana: Singareni to commence its production from Naini Coal mine in Odisha shortly

Hyderabad, May 6 (UNI) The production from the Naini Coal mine in Odisha having production capacity of 10 Million Tonnes per year which was allocated to state-owned Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) , will begin shortlym SCCL said in a statement on Tuesday.

#Telangana: Singareni to commence its production from Naini Coal mine in Odisha shortly

Maha: Woman among 3 die in road accident in Raigad

Kolhapur / Raigad, May 6 (UNI) In a bizarre accident, three people, including a woman, were killed on the spot after a speeding tempo hit a police jeep and a two-wheeler on Morba-Mangaon road in Mangaon of Raigad district on Tuesday.

#Maha: Woman among 3 die in road accident in Raigad

Meghalaya Dy CM chairs review meeting on fencing of India-Bangladesh border

Shillong, May 6 (UNI) Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister in-charge Home Prestone Tynsong on Tuesday chaired a high-level review meeting with Border Security Force (BSF), National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC) and State government officials over the remaining 49 km unfenced border with Bangladesh.

#Meghalaya Dy CM chairs review meeting on fencing of India-Bangladesh border

Hyd: CBI court sentences former K’taka Minister Gali Janardhan Reddy to 7-year jail

Hyderabad, May 6 (UNI) The special CBI court here rpt here (eds correct) on Tuesday sentenced former Karnataka Minister and MLA Gali Janardhan Reddy and three others to seven years'' imprisonment in the Obulapuram Mining Company (OMC) illegal mining case.

#Hyd: CBI court sentences former K’taka Minister Gali Janardhan Reddy to 7-year jail

India-UK FTA to further integrate Indian businesses into global value chain: FIEO Chief

Hyderabad, May 6 (UNI) The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) on Tuesday said the finalisation of the historic India–UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is a landmark step that will significantly boost bilateral trade, attract strategic investments, and further integrate Indian businesses into the global value chain.

#India-UK FTA to further integrate Indian businesses into global value chain: FIEO Chief

MP: Student dies by suicide after failing in Class 12 exams

Damoh, May 6 (UNI) A student in Madhya Pradesh''s Damoh district took her own life by hanging herself after failing in the Class 12 exams.

#MP: Student dies by suicide after failing in Class 12 exams

'Sushasan Tihaar': CM Sai visits ancient temples in rural Chhattisgarh

Raipur, May 6 (UNI) Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnudeo Sai on Tuesday visited ancient temples in villages as part of ''Sushasan Tihaar''.

#'Sushasan Tihaar': CM Sai visits ancient temples in rural Chhattisgarh

Mumbai cop suspended for arresting doctor without following protocol

Mumbai May 6 (UNI) A Senior Inspector of police was suspended for violating protocol by not informing his senior officers before registering a case and arresting an orthopedic surgeon, an official said on Tuesday.

#Mumbai cop suspended for arresting doctor without following protocol

Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje meets PMEGP beneficiaries in Mizoram, praises grassroots entrepreneurship

Aizawl, May 6 (UNI) Union Minister of State for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises and Labour & Employment, Shobha Karandlaje, who is on a two-day visit to Mizoram, interacted with several beneficiaries of the Prime Minister''s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) on Tuesday during field visits to multiple locations including rural villages and the state capital.

#Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje meets PMEGP beneficiaries in Mizoram # praises grassroots entrepreneurship

Power struggle intensifies at Mizoram's Lai Council as rival factions clash over CEM post

Aizawl, May 6 (UNI) The political deadlock in the Lai Autonomous District Council (LADC) has deepened following conflicting claims over the Chief Executive Member (CEM) post, with the Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) accusing the Governor of unconstitutional actions, while the BJP-MNF alliance defends the Governor’s decisions as constitutionally valid and necessary.

#Power struggle intensifies at Mizoram's Lai Council as rival factions clash over CEM post

Kashmiri journalist detained for 'instigating secessionist sentiment' on social media

Srinagar, May 6 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Police’s Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) wing on Tuesday detained a Kashmiri journalist, accusing him of “posting extremist content on social media.”

Police said Hilal Mir, a resident of Bemina Srinagar was detained as he "used to disseminate extremist or distorted content with an intention to disturb peace and promote disaffection and secessionist ideology and present India in a bad shape.”

Police statement didn’t mention Mir as a journalist.
Mir, an independent reporter, has previously worked with media organsations including Hindustan Times and Srinagar based newspapers. He also freelanced for Anadolu Agency, TRT and Huffpost.

#Kashmiri journalist detained for 'instigating secessionist sentiment' on social media

Arunachal Assembly’s Privilege panel initiates breach of privilege motion against RWD official

Itanagar, May 6 (UNI) The first sitting of the Privilege Committee of the 8th Legislative Assembly of Arunachal Pradesh was held on Tuesday under the chairmanship of Deputy Speaker Kardo Nyigyor, who also heads the Committee.

#Arunachal Assembly’s Privilege panel initiates breach of privilege motion against RWD official

Meghalaya signs MoU with AAI to operationalise Baljek airport

Shillong, May 6 (UNI) The Meghalaya government on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airports Authority of India (AAI) to operationalise the Baljek airport for 20-seater aircraft operations.

#Meghalaya signs MoU with AAI to operationalise Baljek airport

Majhi urges Mamata to refrain from using 'Jagannath Dham' for Digha Temple

Bhubaneswar, May 6 (UNI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday urged his West Bengal counterpart, Mamata Banerjee, to reconsider the use of the name “Jagannath Dham” in reference to the Jagannath temple in Digha.

#Majhi urges Mamata to refrain from using 'Jagannath Dham' for Digha Temple

Bhutan to train 400,000 citizens in digital skills by 2029

Thimphu, May 6 (UNI) Bhutan will roll out an ambitious digital literacy initiative this fiscal year to equip more than 400,000 Bhutanese with essential digital skills and the ability to safely navigate online services by 2029.

#Bhutan to train 400 #000 citizens in digital skills by 2029



MI manage to post modest 155/8 against GT

Mumbai, May 6 (UNI) Mumbai Indians endured a faltering innings at the Wankhede but managed to post a modest total of 155 for 8 in their 20 overs against Gujarat Titans in Match 56 of IPL 2025, thanks largely to a spirited late flourish by Corbin Bosch here on Tuesday.

#MI manage to post modest 155/8 against GT



MI manage to post modest 155/8 against GT

Mumbai, May 6 (UNI) Mumbai Indians endured a faltering innings at the Wankhede but managed to post a modest total of 155 for 8 in their 20 overs against Gujarat Titans in Match 56 of IPL 2025, thanks largely to a spirited late flourish by Corbin Bosch here on Tuesday.

#MI manage to post modest 155/8 against GT



MI manage to post modest 155/8 against GT

Mumbai, May 6 (UNI) Mumbai Indians endured a faltering innings at the Wankhede but managed to post a modest total of 155 for 8 in their 20 overs against Gujarat Titans in Match 56 of IPL 2025, thanks largely to a spirited late flourish by Corbin Bosch here on Tuesday.

#MI manage to post modest 155/8 against GT

MI post 155/8 against GT in Match 56 in Mumbai.

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#MI post 155/8 against GT in Match 56 in Mumbai.

Jake Holmes sues Led Zeppelin again for copyright infringement over ‘Dazed and Confused’

London/Los Angeles, May 6 (UNI) American folk rock singer Jake Holmes has once again sued Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page for taking songwriting credit for his 1967 track ‘Dazed and Confused’, which has often been incorrectly attributed to the band.

#Jake Holmes sues Led Zeppelin again for copyright infringement over ‘Dazed and Confused’

Haryana CM orders action against five officers in school bus accident case

Chandigarh, May 6 (UNI) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has directed action against five officers and employees of the District Transport Office in Narnaul for alleged negligence in the school bus accident near Kanina of Mahendragarh district last year.

#Haryana CM orders action against five officers in school bus accident case



Act on Supervisory Committee’s recommendations for Mullaperiyar Dam''s maintenance: SC to TN, Kerala

New Delhi, May 6 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the States of Tamil Nadu and Kerala to immediately act on the recommendations of the Supervisory Committee regarding the maintenance of the Mullaperiyar Dam, stressing that the matter involves urgent safety issues and prolonged inaction cannot be justified.

#Act on Supervisory Committee’s recommendations for Mullaperiyar Dam''s maintenance: SC to TN #Kerala



Pahalgam terror attack : Mock War drill at Chennai harbour, Kalpakkam Atomic stations tomorrow

Chennai, May 6 (UNI) In line with the Union Home Ministry''s directives to test
the defence preparedness of various agencies in the wake of the Pahalgam
terror attack, a mock war drill will be held at two places in Tamil Nadu-Chennai
Port and at Kalpakkam, about 70 km from here, housing Atomic Power stations,
tomorrow.

#Pahalgam terror attack : Mock War drill at Chennai harbour #Kalpakkam Atomic stations tomorrow

Thunderstorms, hail batter several areas of Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal, May 6 (UNI) The weather has taken a sudden turn in various parts of Madhya Pradesh, bringing with it thunderstorms, rain, and hail in several districts over the past 24 hours, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Tuesday.

#Thunderstorms # hail batter several areas of Madhya Pradesh

Haryana: Govt takes action against six officers in an illegal mining case

Chandigarh, May 6 (UNI) Taking strict cognizance of illegal mining activities, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has directed chargesheets to be filed against six officers of the Mining Department in an illegal mining case in Nuh district. He has also directed action against staff from the Panchayat and Forest Departments found involved in the case.

#Haryana: Govt takes action against six officers in an illegal mining case



Karnataka BJP chief Vijayendra accuses Siddaramaiah of using old caste report to ''divide''

Bengaluru, May 6 (UNI) Karnataka BJP chief Vijayendra Yediyurappa on Tuesday welcomed the Narendra Modi-led Central government’s decision to conduct a caste census, while launching a scathing attack on the Congress government in Karnataka for allegedly using an outdated report "to divide communities for political gain".

#Karnataka BJP chief Vijayendra accuses Siddaramaiah of using old caste report to ''divide''

Hefazat-e-Islam regrets ‘offensive language’ at grand rally, denies claims of being anti-women’s rights

Dhaka, May 6 (UNI) Facing flak over its attacks on the Women’s Affairs Reforms Commission, Bangladesh’s Islamic outfit Hefazat-e-Islam has expressed regret over any "offensive language" at its grand rally on May 3, at the Suhrawardy Udyan, and has also denied all claims that it was anti-women.

#Hefazat-e-Islam regrets ‘offensive language’ at grand rally # denies claims of being anti-women’s rights



Airtel, SpaceX partner for satellite internet services in Africa

Dubai, May 6 (UNI) Telecom major Airtel Africa on Tuesday announced a strategic agreement with SpaceX to bring Starlink’s high-speed satellite internet services to its customers across Africa.

#Airtel #SpaceX partner for satellite internet services in Africa



Godhra train burning case: SC rejects convicts’ plea for three-judge bench hearing

New Delhi, May 6 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday began the final hearing on a series of appeals related to the 2002 Godhra train burning case, rejecting the objection raised by some convicts that the matter must be heard by a three-judge bench since it involved death penalty sentences.

#Godhra train burning case: SC rejects convicts’ plea for three-judge bench hearing



Janardhan Reddy, 3 others jailed for 7 years in illegal mining case

Bengaluru, May 6 (UNI) A CBI court here on Tuesday sentenced former Karnataka Minister and mining baron Gali Janardhan Reddy and three others to seven years of rigorous imprisonment in the long-pending Obulapuram illegal mining case.

#Janardhan Reddy #3 others jailed for 7 years in illegal mining case

GT opt to bowl against MI in Match 56 of IPL 2025 in Wankhede.

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#GT opt to bowl against MI in Match 56 of IPL 2025 in Wankhede.



Deve Gowda slams Siddaramaiah for inaction on caste census

Bengaluru, May 6 (UNI) Former Prime Minister and Janata Dal (Secular) patriarch HD Deve Gowda on Tuesday came down heavily on Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, accusing him of "political hypocrisy" and inaction over the caste census during his earlier term.

#Deve Gowda slams Siddaramaiah for inaction on caste census



Maha: Three of family commit suicide by jumping before running train in Jalgaon

Jalgaon, May 6 (UNI) Three members of a family from Madhya Pradesh, including husband, wife and their three-year-old child, allegedly committed suicide by jumping in front of a speeding train between Pachora and Pardhade railway stations in the district.

#Maha: Three of family commit suicide by jumping before running train in Jalgaon

Storm, rain again create havoc in UP

Lucknow, May 6 (UNI) At least four persons died due to dust storms, rain and lightning in various parts of Uttar Pradesh, while crops have suffered extensive damage in the last 24 hours, official sources said here on Tuesday .

#Storm # rain again create havoc in UP



International airlines avoid using Pakistani airspace, citing recent tensions with India

Islamabad, May 6 (UNI) Amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, international airlines are avoiding using the Pakistani airspace for travel, following the Pahalgam massacre which led to 26 tourist casualties.

#International airlines avoid using Pakistani airspace #citing recent tensions with India



Hyundai celebrates 29 yrs in India with sales of 12.7 mn units since inception

Chennai, May 6 (UNI) Passengr car makers Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) on Tuesday celebrated 29 years in India having sold 12.7 million units since inception, including export of
3.7 million-pus units to more than 150 countries.

#Hyundai celebrates 29 yrs in India with sales of 12.7 mn units since inception