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Kerala Congress leader and MLA-elect says his statement about welcoming Kerala Congress (M) with open arms was was driven by a genuine wish that K.M. Mani’s party should not fade away

Penalties imposed during hearings in April against officials who failed to respond to notices issued by the commission or neglected providing information sought by applicants, says Information Commissioner

Speaker, Deputy Speaker to be elected on May 12

Experts say these trees required a focused management approach, including pruning and removal, which has not been carried out over the years

The peaceful conduct of the Assembly elections in various States recently reflects the strength of India’s electoral system, says the Chief Election Commissioner

Work on the two projects to start soon, Santosh Kumar informs Minister Venkat Reddy

SOP’s primary objective is to ensure safe, efficient and reliable operation of distribution network, minimise supply interruptions and to ensure that all the statutory and regulatory frameworks are complied with

Urvil Patel etched his name in IPL history by smashing a 13-ball half-century for Chennai Super Kings against Lucknow Super Giants. This explosive innings equalled Yashasvi Jaiswal's record for the fastest fifty in the tournament. Patel, a 27-year-old wicketkeeper-batter from Gujarat, has a proven track record of rapid scoring in domestic cricket.

Requests Hyderabad Metro Rail, Future City Musi rejuvenation and other Telangana projects to be cleared

The civil society groups said that the use of drones, rocket launchers, and other military-grade weapons, along with reports that armed cadres crossed the India-Myanmar border, pointed to a well-coordinated foreign-backed assault

Deputy SP says police have intensified surveillance in view of the large crowds expected during the traditional jatara and immersion processions, particularly on May 12 and 13

The incident occurred in the afternoon when the mini-bus, which was descending, crashed into the KSRTC bus that was climbing uphill

Urvil Patel unleashed an explosive batting display, smashing 25 runs off Avesh Khan in the fifth over and another 25 off Digvesh Rathi in the sixth. He became the first batter in IPL history to hit six sixes in his first eight balls, racing to 41. Patel then achieved a breathtaking half-century in just 13 balls, equalling the IPL record.

Suryakumar Yadav celebrated the birth of his daughter by distributing sweets to the paparazzi at Mumbai airport ahead of the IPL 2026 clash against RCB. He will lead Mumbai Indians in the absence of Hardik Pandya, whose fitness is being monitored. The team faces a crucial match to boost playoff hopes.

An oil spill near Iran's Kharg Island, the country's primary oil export hub, has raised concerns amid a US naval blockade. Satellite images show a significant oil slick, potentially amounting to 3,000 barrels lost. This incident occurs as Iran faces a storage crisis due to the blockade, with capacity nearing its limit.