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TTD has opened admissions to S.V. Balamandiram for orphaned Hindu children aged five to 10. Applications close on May 16, 2026

Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, aged 15, has earned high praise from Mohammad Kaif for his explosive 103 off 37 balls in IPL 2026. Kaif lauded the youngster's fearless, aggressive approach against top bowlers, calling him a rare, once-in-a-generation talent. His consistent high strike-rate and mature batting suggest a bright future for Indian cricket.

Following a shooting scare at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, President Trump stated he has studied assassinations and believes impactful leaders are often targeted. He linked the incident to his presidency's influence, suggesting those unhappy with changes are responsible. Trump also commented on the personal risks of political life and criticized the hotel's security.

Efforts are on to reunite the animal with its mother, say Forest Department officials

Panic buying pushed Andhra Pradesh’s petrol and diesel sales 50% above the daily average on Saturday, shutting 421 of 4,510 outlets

The proposed addition will be over and above the roughly three GWh of installed storage capacity the company expects to reach shortly, following the commissioning of 1.4 GWh during FY26, it said during its earnings call

The Sakthi App came to the rescue of the student on the National Highway between Vijayawada and Guntur, said Mangalagiri DSP Ch. Murali Krishna

The FTA between the two countries is one of the fastest-negotiated trade agreements that India has entered into, with negotiations being announced in March 2025 and concluded in December that same year.

In a detailed statement, an airline spokesperson said there were 228 passengers and four infants on board and six passengers are undergoing medical evaluation

Security has been reportedly withdrawn from Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh, who recently switched from AAP to BJP. This move follows protests by AAP workers, who labelled the defecting MPs as 'traitors'. Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann accused the BJP of attempting to destabilize AAP and betraying Punjab's mandate. The seven MPs cited ideological differences for their departure.

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s one-point agenda is to remain in power, and for that she is willing to do anything, claims former Minister Tapas Roy, now candidate from Maniktala seat in north Kolkata.

Ricky Ponting hailed Shreyas Iyer’s leadership after Punjab Kings pulled off a record chase of 265 against Delhi Capitals, with Iyer anchoring the win with an unbeaten 71. He praised the strong start by Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya, calling their partnership key. Ponting said the team draws confidence from Iyer’s presence in chases, but added that bowling and fielding still need improvement despite the historic victory.

Rai leaves behind a prolific career which spanned over half a century

During his Mann ki Baat address, the Prime Minister also urged citizens to take part in the ongoing Census 2027 enumeration process.

The villages – Bobiya, Kadyala, Gajnal, Karol Krishna, Rathua, and Gujjar Chak — along the International Border were identified at a meeting chaired by Kathua Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Sharma on April 25, says officials

The chairman of Apparel Export Promotion Council emphasised the need to bridge the technology and quality gaps within the textile industry

Deaths due to firecracker unit blasts in the Sivakasi region have become a periodic occurrence, especially during summer. The recent incident, in which 25 workers died in a series of blasts, again spotlights the gross violations in the operation of firecracker factories and the inadequate monitoring of these units

A 15-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi set the internet ablaze with four consecutive sixes and a century in just 36 balls. His explosive batting against Sunrisers Hyderabad captivated fans, sparking widespread awe and comparisons to cricketing legends. Despite his team's loss, Suryavanshi's emotional reaction underscored the profound impact of his arrival on the cricket scene, marking him as a present-day phenomenon.

Legendary photographer Raghu Rai, who shaped India's visual memory for over five decades, passed away on Sunday. His iconic images, from the Bhopal Gas tragedy to portraits of national figures, gave permanence to history. Rai believed visual history was more important than fine art, emphasizing closeness to truth in his immersive photographic practice.