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If the monsoon arrives in Kerala as expected, it will be the earliest onset over the Indian mainland since 2009, when it began on May 23, according to IMD data

Maheshwari Chauhan narrowly missed an Olympic medal. The shooter is using the loss as motivation. She faced another setback at the World Cup. Maheshwari is focused on future competitions. She aims to consistently reach finals and secure podium finishes. Her goals include the Asian Games and the World Championship. She is also aiming for the 2028 Olympics.

Nankana Sahib is the birthplace of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, and the gurdwara is a revered shrine and pilgrimage centre for Sikhs

The plea claimed that the blocking was effected by the intermediary pursuant to an undisclosed direction allegedly issued by the Centre citing "vague" grounds of "national security" and "public order"

Following Operation Sindoor, PIB FactCheck has debunked several fake social media posts spreading misinformation. Claims of crashed IAF jets, ATM closures, airport shutdowns, and electricity grid failures due to cyberattacks are all false.

The blasts were heard around 11:45 a.m. with residents living near the Dal Lake and Lasjan areas of the Valley spotting fragments of unidentified-projectile

Bharati Cements Director Govindappa Balaji also has been served notice by the Special Investigation Team in connection with the alleged liquor scam.

Contrary to what Congress wants the public to believe, the IMF does not have a system for casting a 'no' vote. The only legitimate way to register disagreement is by abstaining, which India rightly did, says Assam CM

In response to Pakistan's drone attacks in Jammu & Kashmir and Punjab, the Indian Army launched Operation Sindoor, destroying terrorist launch pads near the Line of Control. The operation, executed on May 8-9, targeted hubs used for planning attacks on Indian civilians and security forces. Earlier, Indian air defense units intercepted and destroyed multiple armed drones over Amritsar.

The incident took place around 11 p.m. on Thursday (May 7, 2025) in the Chanho Police Station area, around 45 km from Ranchi city

The groups involved in this type of cyber attack use sophisticated tactics, such as sending phishing emails, fake login pages, and malicious attachments to gain unauthorised access to sensitive information

Verification may be done via video call if situation doesn’t improve: KEA

District administrations and police officials have asked residents to remain indoors and avoid unnecessary movement

All RDCs, collectors and DMs, who are now on leave, are instructed to return to headquarters and join duty immediately

As Krishna told the original peacenik of the Mahabharata—the man who put the “him” in Ahimsa—there comes a time when even the most reluctant warrior must pick up his bow.

Central banks globally, including India, are increasing gold reserves to diversify holdings and hedge against economic uncertainties. From 2009 to 2024, collective gold holdings grew significantly, with Russia, Egypt, and Argentina leading in expanding gold's proportion within their foreign exchange reserves.

Authorities enforced blackouts at many places, including Ferozepur, Pathankot, Amritsar, Hoshiarpur, Fazilka, Muktsar and Sangrur

Judea Pearl, father of Daniel Pearl, celebrated the reported death of Abdul Rauf Asghar. Asghar was linked to his son's murder. Pearl sang Israel's national anthem. He questioned Pakistan's actions regarding terrorists. Pearl seeks justice for his son's kidnapping and murder in 2002. He highlighted the unpunished roles of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and Omar Sheikh.

The government addressed claims of damaged Indian air bases during Operation Sindoor. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, Col Sofiya Qureshi, and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh presented evidence. Col Qureshi stated Pakistan attempted air infiltration at multiple locations. She confirmed damage to equipment at air force bases in Udhampur, Bhuj, Pathankot, and Bathinda. Wing Commander Singh noted troop movements suggesting potential escalation.

Secretary of State Rubio emphasised that both sides need to identify methods to de-escalate and re-establish direct communication to avoid miscalculation, says Spokesperson Tammy Bruce