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Congress, activist questions U.P. Culture department’s ‘silence’ over repeated RTI requests on public money

Sun, 05/17/2026 - 05:18
Congress leader Alam alleged through delay and even not responding to forwarding by the Chief Secretary office, the culture department is giving impression that it wants to hide information
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A summer story

Sun, 05/17/2026 - 04:55
Searing summer heat has already caused the electricity demand in Tamil Nadu to touch an all-time high this year, even as power managers struggle to maintain sustained power supply. While extensive infrastructure upgrades and anticipatory power purchase agreements are in place, the reality of a financial crisis in the power sector cannot be wished away, says R. Srikanth
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Fire breaks out in coach of Rajdhani Express, no casualties

Sun, 05/17/2026 - 04:33
The fire broke out in the B-1 coach carrying 68 passengers prompting emergency measures, senior railways commercial manager Sourbah Jain said
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Southwest monsoon advances into parts of Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, Andaman and Nicobar: IMD

Sun, 05/17/2026 - 04:24
The IMD on May 15, said that the southwest monsoon is expected to set in early over Kerala on May 26
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Now book an appointment for bulky waste to be picked up from your doorstep

Sun, 05/17/2026 - 04:10
The Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Limited (BSWML), responsible for Solid Waste Management in the city, has launched a new mobile app ‘DClutter’ through which you can book for such a visit by waste collectors
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Congress expands monitoring committee to oversee Haryana’s SIR exercise; Hooda flays BJP

Sun, 05/17/2026 - 04:04
Former Chief Minister and Leader of the Opposition Bhupinder Singh Hooda said the Congress would not allow the wrongful deletion of any legitimate vote or the retention of any invalid vote
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T.N. Cabinet portfolios: CM Vijay to hold Home; Finance for Sengottaiyan; Aadhav Arjuna gets PWD

Sun, 05/17/2026 - 02:56
N. Anand has been assigned Rural Development and Water Resources, whereas S. Keerthana has been allocated Industries
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S.P. Velumani | From loyalist to rebel

Sun, 05/17/2026 - 02:35
Once seen as Edappadi Palaniswamy’s trusted lieutenant, the AIADMK legislator and former Minister is now leading a revolt within the party following its electoral defeat
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News in Frames: Symmetry and soul

Sun, 05/17/2026 - 02:27
The master chronicler didn’t just document India with his lens; he taught his audience how to see it; his black-and-white statements live on, preserving the soul of a nation
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Why is the Prime Minister advocating austerity?

Sun, 05/17/2026 - 01:55
What are the seven set of suggestions that Prime Minister Narendra Modi made for the public? How has the war in West Asia impacted various sectors in India and how will these cutbacks help? What measures is the government taking?
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Marathwada floods: Relief out of reach

Sun, 05/17/2026 - 01:41
Nearly a year after the Marathwada floods in Maharashtra, many farmers affected by the destruction that followed say they are still waiting for parts of the compensation the government promised. Snehal Mutha finds that some have taken additional loans for the next crop, while some have given farming a break for the year
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Why has the RSS called for dialogue with Pakistan?

Sun, 05/17/2026 - 01:32
What did RSS leader Dattatreya Hosabale say about ties with Pakistan and what reactions did his remarks trigger in India and Pakistan? Can his statement be read as reflecting government policy? What has the RSS’s stance on talks with Pakistan been?
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Karjat MLA Rohit Pawar hits out at CJI comment on youngsters

Sun, 05/17/2026 - 01:06
Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi pulled up a lawyer for “pursuing” a senior advocate designation, saying that there are already “parasites” in society who attack the system, and asked the petitioner whether he wanted to join hands with them
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Uttarakhand SSC exam cheating racket: Another accused arrested

Sun, 05/17/2026 - 00:57
The racket was busted on February 13 this year during the online examination conducted by the SSC for Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff and Havaldar posts
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India, Netherlands elevating ties to strategic partnership, says PM Modi

Sun, 05/17/2026 - 00:06
India and the Netherlands inked a number of agreements to further enhance their cooperation in a range of areas
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Suvendu targets Abhishek, says all his properties will be accounted for

Sat, 05/16/2026 - 22:00
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari held his first public meeting after winning elections at Falta, which falls under the Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha seat held by Abhishek Banerjee; Re-polling in the Falta assembly seat will be held on May 21
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Centre to roll out pilot programme for linking out-of-school adolescents to open school

Sat, 05/16/2026 - 20:44
The initiative will include app-based mapping of out of school children in the age group of 14-18 years, monitoring systems, incentive mechanisms, and district-level convergence strategies
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BNI meet begins in Jaipur with focus on long-term growth opportunities for startups

Sat, 05/16/2026 - 20:07
The two-day conference of the BNI, considered as the world’s largest business networking organisation, seeks to create a platform for building trusted business relationships and fostering new opportunities
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TMC sends fact-finding teams across Bengal, alleges attacks and killings after poll defeat

Sat, 05/16/2026 - 19:40
Party claims over 3,000 workers were attacked and at least 10 killed in post-poll violence; BJP dismisses exercise as “drama” while Calcutta High Court orders safe return of victims
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India stands at a historic juncture where it possesses a confluence youth power, diversity, scientific temperament, democratic spirit: Karnataka Governor

Sat, 05/16/2026 - 19:35
We must ensure that innovation is accessible to every individual in our society. When technology is dedicated to the service of humanity, it truly becomes a catalyst for nation-building
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