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BJP’s Sambit Patra slams Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge over Operation Sindoor remarks

New Delhi: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Sambit Patra, on Tuesday, criticised Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, for repeatedly demanding proof on Operation Sindoor. Patra said that Kharge’s description of the operation as a “small war” and Gandhi’s skepticism about the operation’s outcome make them “poster boys”.

Ayushman Bharat covers 580 million: PM Modi at WHO’s world health assembly

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 78th Session of the World Health Assembly in Geneva virtually from New Delhi on Tuesday, highlighting India’s contributions to global health initiatives under the unifying theme of “One World for Health.” PM Modi mentioned India’s Ayushman Bharat scheme, the world’s largest health insurance program, which covers 580.

Hafiz Saeed likes Rahul, now we know why: BJP’s Sambit Patra

Bhubaneswar: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sambit Patra on Tuesday targeted Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi Mallikarjun Kharge over their remarks concerning conflict with Pakistan and alleged that Islamabad had shown videos of remarks of Congress leaders in the wake of Operation Sindoor and that the comments of the leaders of opposition party provide “oxygen to.

Economic Offences Court grants bail to actor Ranya Rao in gold smuggling case

Bengaluru: Kannada actor Ranya Rao on Tuesday was granted conditional bail by the Economic Offences Court in an alleged connection with a gold smuggling case. Despite the bail, she will remain in jail under the COFEPOSA  (Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention of Smuggling Activities Act) case. Tarun Kondaraju, a co-accused in the gold smuggling.
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Entertainment

Cannes veteran Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Arrives in France with daughter Aaradhya

Bollywood actress and former Miss World, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is a regular at Cannes Film Festival. It was back in 2002, when she made her debut at the prestigious gala, and since then she has been winning hearts with her enchanting presence on the red carpet. As the 78th edition is underway at the French.

Kiran Rao Appointed to the Jury of 27th Shanghai International Film Festival

Mumbai: Celebrated Indian filmmaker Kiran Rao has been named to the international jury of the 27th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF). The appointment marks another milestone in Rao’s acclaimed career as a director, producer, and writer. Rao, whose recent film “Laapataa Ladies” (Lost Ladies) was India’s official entry for the Best International Feature Film category.

Mukesh and Nita Ambani featured in TIME’s 100 most influential in philanthropy 2025

New Delhi: Reliance Industries Chairman & Managing Director, Mukesh Ambani, and Reliance Foundation Founder-Chairperson, Nita Ambani, have been named in TIME magazine’s 2025 list of the 100 most influential people in philanthropy. Released on Tuesday, the list features a diverse array of personalities from various sectors, including finance, entertainment, technology, sports, activism, and academia. Mukesh.

Shirui Lily Festival Kicks Off in Manipur’s Ukhrul District Amid Tight Security

Imphal: The five-day-long Shirui Lily Festival began in Manipur’s Ukhrul district on Tuesday amidst tight security. The festival, organised by the Manipur Tourism Department, is being held for the first time since ethnic violence broke out in the state in May 2023. The inaugural ceremony at Heritage Ground in Ukhrul district’s Vangayan village was graced.

Actor Sohail Khan Meets CM Mann at Chandigarh; talks held on Film City plans

Bollywood actor Sohail Khan met Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann in Chandigarh on Tuesday. This meeting took place at the CM residence.

Sunny Deol meets Uttarakhand film officials on ‘Border 2’ set, praises state’s support for cinema

In a significant move to boost Uttarakhand’s standing as a preferred destination for filmmakers, actor Sunny Deol on Tuesday met with officials from the Uttarakhand Film Development Council.

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NCW issues strong recommendations to boost student safety after Bhopal assault case

New Delhi: The National Commission for Women (NCW), on Tuesday, issued a series of recommendations to improve student safety following a case in Bhopal involving sexual assault and blackmail, officials said. The commission is calling for stricter monitoring by educational institutions and better training for police personnel to handle such cases effectively. In this incident,.

Congress fulfilled 242 promises in Karnataka: CM Siddaramaiah

Karnataka: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said that the Congress government has kept its promises and will continue to work for the people. Addressing the gathering in Vijayanagara in Samarpane Sankalpa Rally, Siddaramaiah said, “Two years ago, we made many promises to the people. Our election manifesto had 593 promises. So far, we have.

Odisha Police arrests cyber fraudster from Hyderabad

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Police arrested a cyber fraudster from Hyderabad in Telangana for duping a person to the tune of over Rs 47 lakhs on the pretext of share trading, informed the crime branch in a press statement on Tuesday.  It further added that the victim, who hails from Cuttack city on May 21, 2024,.

Suryavanshi Shines as Rajasthan Royals end IPL 2025 with win over CSK

New Delhi: Young Vaibhav Suryavanshi top-scored with a delightful 57 as Rajasthan Royals signed off from IPL 2025 with a six-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday. The result also means that CSK will now finish IPL 2025 at the bottom of the points table, unless they beat table-toppers.

Jharkhand IAS officer Vinay Chaubey arrested by ACB in liquor scam case

Ranchi: Jharkhand Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Tuesday arrested IAS officer Vinay Chaubey in connection with the liquor scam case, officials said. A Joint Commissioner of the Excise Department has also been arrested in connection with the case, they added. Chaubey, who was the then Secretary of the Jharkhand Excise Department, had earlier been named in.

Sports

Suryavanshi Shines as Rajasthan Royals end IPL 2025 with win over CSK

New Delhi: Young Vaibhav Suryavanshi top-scored with a delightful 57 as Rajasthan Royals signed off from IPL 2025 with a six-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday. The result also means that CSK will now finish IPL 2025 at the bottom of the points table, unless they beat table-toppers.

IPL 2025: RR won the toss decided to bowl against CSK

New Delhi: Rajasthan Royals (RR) captain Sanju Samson won the toss and decided to bowl against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their final fixture of the 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Tuesday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The clash between the Super Kings and the Royals is a dead rubber in.

IPL 2025: BCCI moves RCB’s last home game to Lucknow due to weather alert

New Delhi: The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will not play their final home fixture of the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium after all. The IPL has officially relocated Match No. 65—RCB vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), which was originally scheduled for Friday (May 23) in Bengaluru—to the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal.

Former Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina announces retirement

Former Spanish and Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina has announced his retirement from professional football.

Khelo India Beach Games: Exciting times ahead as kabaddi moves from mat to sand

Simrat Gaikwad, working in the capacity of a venue coordinator and senior coach at the Ghoghla beach, the epicenter for all eight KIBG games, including two demonstration ones, believes these are exciting times for beach kabaddi.

Rohit, Virat must return from retirement to save Indian Test cricket: Yograj Singh

The 67-year-old former cricketer, who has coached current players like Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma besides his son Yuvraj Singh, added that Kohli still has more years to give to cricket.

IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians signs Jonny Bairstow, Richard Gleeson, Charith Asalanka

Jacks had returned to India ahead of MI's final two group-stage games but will be unavailable for the season's conclusion due to international duty.

IPL 2025: Abhishek, Klaasen power SRH to Six-wicket win over LSG

Lucknow: Explosive knocks by Abhishek Sharma and Heinrich Klaasen guided Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) to a six-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Ekana Stadium on Monday. LSG are now out of play offs, with five wins and seven losses. SRH are at the eighth spot, with four wins, seven losses and a no result.

IPL 2025: Harshal breaks Malinga’s record to become quickest to 150 IPL wickets by balls

Lucknow: Harshal Patel carved his name into the history books with a remarkable individual milestone during their clash against Lucknow Super Giants on Monday.  The right-arm pacer became the fastest bowler in Indian Premier League history to reach 150 wickets in terms of balls bowled, surpassing legendary names in the process. Patel achieved the feat.

Himachal

Growers in Himachal meet Guv, seek ban on Turkish apples

A delegation of the Sanyukt Kisan Manch, mainly comprising apple growers, on Tuesday, called on Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla at Raj Bhavan here and submitted a memorandum to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking a ban on the import of apples from Turkey.

Sanjay Kumar hoisted the tricolor on the 8,485 meter high Mount Makalu peak

. There is an atmosphere of happiness among the family members and villagers of Sanjay, who lives in Kanjyan Panchayat of Bhoranji subdivision of Hamirpur district

Himachal: High-secondary schools with 15 children in tribal areas to be merged, hostels will also be constructed

Hostels will also be built to increase the number of students in tribal areas.

Himachal Pradesh: Industries and commercial establishments will have to get borewells registered

. If anyone applies after the stipulated period, the department will cancel it.

Himachal weather update: yellow alert issued for 5 districts; Rain, thunderstorm expected today

Five districts of Himachal Pradesh may receive light rain today. The Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms along with rain at some places in Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi and Shimla districts.

Tiranga yatra held at 13,570 ft in Himachal to honour Indian armed forces

Himachal Pradesh: A Tiranga Yatra was organised in the Pangi area of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, on Monday. Locals marched at an altitude of 13,570 ft above sea level to honour the valour of the Indian Armed Forces. They held tri-coloured flags and chanted slogans such as “Bharat Mata Ki Jai!” (Victory to Bharat.

Himachal Govt approves major recruitment across key departments

Shimla: The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu, on Monday approved the Pashu Mitra Policy of 2025, enabling 1,000 posts of multi-task workers to be filled in the Animal Husbandry Department.  It also approved the filling of 100 posts of Junior Office Assistant (Library) in the Education Department, and additionally, approved the.

HPRCA Recruitment: Eight thousand youths registered for jobs in 24 hours

Due to OTR, candidates will not need to upload documents again and again for the recruitment examinations conducted by the commission, rather these will be available online on the registered ID of the candidate

Storm wreak havoc in Himachal Pradesh; Orange alert issued for heavy rains and hailstorms

Kangra, May 19: In Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, a huge banyan tree fell on a truck loaded with bricks due to a strong storm. This killed the driver and conductor. With the help of a JCB, the tree could be removed after four hours of hard work. The storm has caused devastation in many other areas.

Crime

Kerala HC slams authorities for withholding Class 10 results of 5 juveniles accused in murder case

Kochi: The Kerala High Court on Tuesday slammed the authorities for not publishing the results of five juveniles, arrested for involvement in the murder of a 15-year-old Class 10 student in Kozhikode. “How can you delay or deny publishing results?… Why should they even have to move the Child Rights Commission? Under what authority are.

Gujarat: Associate of Nigerian gang held in Ayurvedic product Scam

Vadodara: Vadodara Police in Gujarat have arrested Grabian Oyenka from Kalyan, Mumbai, an associate of a Nigerian gang, in connection with a major fraud case involving the illegal siphoning of Rs 1.24 crore from a local businessman. The gang orchestrated an elaborate network to defraud the victim under the pretext of supplying Ayurvedic products. According.

Delhi Police busts fake government job racket; two arrested

New Delhi: Delhi Police Cyber Police Station has apprehended a fake recruitment scam operating under the name National Rural Development and Recreation Mission (NRDRM) falsely projecting itself as part of Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), Government of India, leading to the arrest of kingpin behind the racket. Speaking with ANI, New Delhi Deputy Commissioner of.

18-year-old stabbed to death over DJ dispute in Delhi’s Mahendra park, four arrested

New Delhi: An 18-year-old succumbed to fatal stab injuries following a violent altercation in the Mahendra Park area of North-West Delhi. The victim, identified as Bheem Sen, a resident of Village Badhola, was rushed to BJRM Hospital but was declared dead during treatment. According to Delhi Police, the Mahendra Park PS received a medico-legal case.

Jalandhar Police Arrest Three, Seize 150 Grams Of Heroin And Four Illegal Firearms

In a significant achievement in the ongoing initiative “Yudh Nashian Virudh”, the CIA staff of Commissionerate Jalandhar apprehended three individuals and seized four illegal pistols (.32 bore), eight live rounds, and 150 grams of heroin. Divulging the details, Commissioner of Police Smt. Dhanpreet Kaur said that on May 17, 2025, CIA team was conducting routine.

Two stabbed to death, enraged villagers stage Chakka Jam 

Bhopal: Two young men were brutally stabbed to death in Seoni, triggering outrage among their families and villagers of Parasapani village of Keolari police station area.  In a dramatic turn of events, enraged locals set a liquor shop ablaze and blocked Mandla Road in protest. The tense situation prompted the immediate intervention of senior police.

Haryana

Sonipat court sends Professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad to Judicial Custody

Associate Professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad of Ashoka University, Sonipat, who was arrested for making comments against the army during 'Operation Sindoor', was produced in the court by the police on Tuesday.

Haryana Govt imposed restrictions on Youtube Channels following spies discoveries

In view of the cases of Pakistani spies being caught continuously in Haryana, on Tuesday, CM Nayab Saini has given instructions to impose restrictions on YouTubers of the state.

RDX bomb threat at Faridabad Mini Secretariat sparks panic, Nothing suspicious found

There has been a threat to blow up the Mini Secretariat in Faridabad, Haryana with RDX. The message came on the DC's mail ID on Tuesday morning.

Loot of Rs 2 lakh from shop in broad daylight, probe on

The police have registered a case and started an investigation.

Two motorcycles collide head-on in Ambala, 2 minor drivers injured

Seeing the serious condition of one of the motorcycle riders, he was referred from the Civil Hospital to PGI Chandigarh