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Rohit, Kohli return as BCCI announces Test, ODI squads for Afghanistan series; Gill to lead

Guwahati, May 19 -- The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday unveiled the squad for the upcoming Test match and three-match ODI series against Afghanistan. India is set to face Afg... Read More


Law must take its course but do not mistreat workers: SC on plea alleging custodial torture of accused in Noida workers protest case

New Delhi, May 19 -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed that the judicial custody of two key accused in the Noida Phase-2 workers' protest case continue and cautioned the Uttar Pradesh Police again... Read More


Due to courage, sacrifice of security forces, Naxalism eradicated before March 31 deadline: HM Amit Shah

Jagdalpur, May 19 -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that India became Naxal-free even before the March 31 deadline, owing to the "courage and sacrifice" of the security forces. Address... Read More


Meets record 257 GW peak power demand without shortage; system remains stable: Govt

New Delhi, May 19 -- India successfully met its highest-ever peak electricity demand of 257.37 GW without any shortfall, marking a new milestone in the country's power sector, according to the Union P... Read More


Sanjeev Sanyal proposes "Transparency of Rules Act' to simplify regulations, improve ease of doing business

New Delhi, May 19 -- Sanjeev Sanyal, member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, on Tuesday proposed for the enactment of a "Transparency of Rules Act" to make all norms, regulation... Read More


TVK functionary fulfils vow at church by walking on Knees after Vijay's assembly election victory

Nagapattinam, May 19 -- After Vijay won the Tiruchirappalli East constituency and assumed office as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, TVK functionary Gerald Milton fulfilled his prayer vow at the Vela... Read More


Union Jal Shakti Minister chairs 14th HPRB meeting of Brahmaputra Board in Guwahati

Guwahati, May 19 -- The 14th Meeting of the High-Powered Review Board (HPRB) of the Brahmaputra Board was held on Tuesday at Guwahati under the chairmanship of Union Minister of Jal Shakti, CR Patil. ... Read More


SC refuses to interfere in SpiceJet deposit dispute, asks Airline to approach Delhi HC for relief

New Delhi, May 19 -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to interfere with the Delhi High Court's order rejecting SpiceJet's plea to substitute a Rs 144 crore deposit with immovable property in its d... Read More


Indian Railways approves 54 Km Kiul-Jhajha 3rd line project at Rs 962 Crore to boost capacity on high-density Howrah-Delhi route

New Delhi, May 19 -- Indian Railways has approved the Kiul-Jhajha 3rd Line Project (54 km) at a cost of Rs 962 crore, reinforcing its commitment towards enhancing capacity, improving operational effic... Read More


Russian President Putin to attend BRICS summit in New Delhi this September, confirms Kremlin aide

Moscow, May 19 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend the BRICS summit scheduled to be held in New Delhi later this year under India's chairmanship for the year 2026, the Kremlin has confirme... Read More