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Tehran, May 11 (UNI) The fourth round of indirect, Oman-mediated talks between Iran and the United States on the Iranian nuclear program and US economic sanctions on Tehran began in the Omani capital of Muscat on Sunday, Iranian news agency ISNA reported.
Shimla, May 11 (UNI) Several parts of Himachal Pradesh received light to moderate rainfall over the past 24 hours, with Kasauli recording the highest at 27.0 mm, followed by Dharampur (12.6 mm) and Khadrala (9.0 mm).
Hyderabad, May 11 (UNI) Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds with speed ranging from 40-60 kmph are likely to occur at isolated places in Telangana during the next four days, the Meteorological Centre said on Sunday.
Hyderabad, May 11 (UNI) Telangana BC Welfare and Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar emphasised that the state has set a precedent for the entire nation by successfully conducting a transparent BC caste survey and passing a landmark bill to increase reservations for Backward Classes (BCs) in political and educational spheres by 42 per cent.
Dharamshala, May 10 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Whip, Kewal Singh Pathania, today informed that nearly 40 Himachali students studying in Jammu & Kashmir were being brought back home safely.
Mumbai, May 10 (UNI) The honorarium of contractual employees working for the last 12 years in the Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Research and Training (BARTI) Institute has been increased by 46 percent as per dearness allowance.
Patna, May 10 (UNI) Altogether 5,462 cases were settled in the National Lok Adalat held in Patna on Saturday.
Pune, May 10 (UNI) NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar on Saturday credited former Defence Minister late Manohar Parrikar for acquisition of S-400 missile system for the country''s defence, which proved to be a game-changer during skirmishes on the border with Pakistan.
Chennai, May 10 (UNI) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturdayconducted searches at 42 locations in eight states and arrested five people under ongoing Operation Chakra-V against Transnational Organised Cybercrime/Digital Arrest and to crackdown on sales of unauthorized SIM cards used in Cybercrime. In continuation of ongoing efforts to curb Cybercrime/digital arrest cases as part of Operation Chakra –V, CBI launched searches at multiple locations on premise of various Point of Sale Agents of Telecom Operators, allegedly acting in connivance with Cybercrime criminals and unknown executive of Telecom Service providers in issuing SIMs cards which are subsequently used in illegal activities involving digital arrest, impersonation, fraudulent advertisement, investment fraud, UPI frauds, etc.
Chandigarh, May 10 (UNI) In a move to tackle any unforeseen situation in the border areas, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday dedicated fire apparatus worth Rs 47 crore to strengthen emergency response in border areas of the state.
Shimla, May 10 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh witnessed widespread light to moderate rainfall in the past 24 hours, with several mid and high hill regions recording significant precipitation.
Agartala, May 10 (UNI) While anticipating thunderstorms and lightning for four days, Indian Meteorological Department on Saturday issued an alert for hot and humid weather for the next 48 hours across Tripura along with a health advisory.
Beijing/Canberra, May 10 (UNI) A team of Chinese and Australian researchers has for the first time discovered fossils of Palaeospondylus, a small, eel-like fish that lived millions of years ago.
Mumbai, May 10 (UNI) Snapping a winning streak of last three week, the BSE Sensex crashed 1,047.52 points or 1.30 percent to settle at 79,454.47 in a week ended Friday driven by escalating India-Pakistan tensions following drone and missile attacks by Pakistani forces Nifty too tanked 338.7 points or 1.39 percent to settle at 24,008.
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Addis Ababa, May 10 (UNI) The death toll from Africa''s ongoing mpox outbreak has surpassed 1,750, as the number of cases reported since the beginning of 2024 approaches 130,000, according to the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC).
Geneva, May 10 (UNI) The number of participating teams in the FIFA Women''s World Cup will be expanded from 32 to 48 from the 2031 edition.
Srinagar, May 9 (UNI) Amid heightened Indo-Pak border tensions, the flight operations at Srinagar International Airport have been suspended until May 14 night, officials said.
Patna, May 9 (UNI) Amid heightened tension with the neighbouring country after operation "Sindoor", Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary on Friday said Pakistan will get wiped out from the world map in 48 hours if India declares a full-fledged war.
Patna, May 9 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of 107 schemes worth Rs 64 crore 19 lakh for development of Begusarai.
Bhubaneswar, May 9 (UNI) The 16th KIIT International Chess Festival 2025 was inaugurated on Friday under the aegis of the All-India Chess Federation (AICF), drawing over 1,200 participants.
Malappuram, May 9 (UNI) Kerala Health Minister Veena George announced that 49 persons who were in contact with a confirmed Nipah infected 42-year-old woman patient in Malappuram district are under observation.
New Delhi, May 9 (UNI) Pakistan launched 300-400 Turkish made drones at 36 locations along the western border, which were brought down by the Indian armed forces. India in retaliation launched armed drones at four Pakistani air defence sites, and one of them destroyed a radar, defence officials said today.
Hyderabad, May 9 (UNI) In a major operation during April 2025, the Cyber Crime Unit of Hyderabad City Police arrested 24 individuals across six states involved in over 313 cyber fraud cases nationwide, with links to 53 cases in Telangana alone.
New Delhi, May 9 (UNI) Pakistan used 300-400 Turkish-made drones to attack 36 locations in India on the western sector, on the intervening night of May 8-9.
Chennai, May 9 (UNI) The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Chennai Zonal Office,has unearthed a deep-rooted and systemic corruption network across key Tamil NaduGovernment departments during recent raids and seized unaccounted cash to the tuneof Rs 4.73 crores. In a statement on Friday, the ED said it had conducted search operations across Chennai and Vellore on May six under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 at 16 premises associated with certain officer and various prominent consultants for Government departments of Tamil Nadu.
New Delhi/ Hyderabad, May 9 (UNI) In response to the current tensions along the international border, the Government of Telangana has established a dedicated Control Room at Telangana Bhavan in New Delhi to provide timely assistance, information, and support to residents of Telangana currently living in the border states.
Mumbai, May 9 (UNI) The BSE Sensex on Friday was heavily down by 880.34 pts to settle at 79,454.47 pts as a fresh missile attack by Pakistan deepened fears of further escalation.
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Srinagar, May 9 (UNI) As multiple attacks on Indian territory by Pakistan Armed Forces during the last night were “effectively repulsed and a befitting reply was given,” a woman was killed and four others injured in cross-border shelling in the Uri sector of Baramulla district.
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Khartoum, May 9 (UNI) At least three children were killed and four others injured on Thursday in a drone strike by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Omdurman city, northwest of Sudan''s capital Khartoum, according to a volunteer group.
Manila, May 9 (UNI) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Thursday it mobilized a record 8.7 billion U.S. dollars in non-sovereign cofinancing in 2024, underscoring the growing role of private sector engagement in advancing development across Asia and the Pacific.
Patna, May 8 (UNI) Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary on Thursday said the S-400 defence system of India, acquired during the tenure of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, had proved to be of immense use in foiling the misadventure of Pakistan of targeting 15 military bases in India.
Thiruvananthapuram, May 8 (UNI) Kerala government distributed 43,058 title deeds on Thursday, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said.
Quetta, May 8 (UNI) In a two-front-headache for the Pakistan Armed Forces, Baloch fighters have escalated their attacks against the military in Balochistan, following India’s successful execution of Operation Sindoor, which led to the destruction of various terror launch pads in POK and Punjab.
Moscow/Washington, May 8 (UNI) Notwithstanding the US sanctions, trade between Russia and the United States reached a two-year high of $573.4 million in March, according to data from the US statistics service. The stats show an increase in Russian exports to the US, and higher imports from Washington.
Mumbai, May 8 (UNI) The BSE Sensex on Thursday dropped 411.97 pts to settle at 80,334.81 as selling was seen across the board despite positive global cues.
Itanagar, May 8 (UNI) Police teams from Naharlagun and Banderdewa Police stations apprehended five people, including a woman, and seized over 140 grams of suspected heroin in two back-to-back operations, Naharlagun SP Mihin Gambo said on Thursday.
Chandigarh, May 8 (UNI) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has condoled the death of four people in Pakistani shelling at Gurdwara Sahib in the Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir near the Line of Control.
Mumbai, May 7 (UNI) Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said on Wednesday that ex-gratia grant would be given to families from Survey No 216 Asangaon who are affected due to the four-laning project of Virar-Dahanu Road railway and construction of a railway car shed.
Jammu, May 7 (UNI) The army soldier attained martyrdom while 14 civilians, including a woman and four children, were killed and as many as 60 injured after Pakistan resorted to heavy mortar shelling and artillery firing on Wednesday in the Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir.
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Tehran, May 7 (UNI) Iran''s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on Wednesday the definite date and venue of the fourth round of the indirect nuclear talks between Iran and the United States have not been determined yet.
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Phagwara (Punjab), May 7 (UNI) The Kapurthala police headed by SSP Gaurav Toora recovered the bodies of two persons, allegedly victims of a kidnapping gang, and arrested four key accused within days of the crime, unraveling a chilling plot.
Jammu, May 7 (UNI) At least ten civilians, including a woman and two children, were killed and as many as 45 injured after Pakistan resorted to heavy firing on Wednesday in the Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir.
Jammu, May 7 (UNI) At least three people, including a forest officer, were killed after Pakistan resorted to heavy firing early morning on Wednesday in the Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir.
Hyderabad, May 6 (UNI) The South Central Railway (SCR) Vigilance Team and Railway Protection Force (RPF) have jointly conducted a special check against unauthorised vendors at Vijayawada Railway Station in Andhra Pradesh.The operation, which was conducted on Sunday, aimed to curb unregulated vending activities, which often contribute to overcrowding, hygiene concerns, and security risks, the railways said in a release here.
Hyderabad, May 6 (UNI) The state Crime Investigation Department (CID) on Tuesday arrested Yogendra Singh, the CEO of Falcon Company, for allegedly cheating people to the tune of Rs 4,215 crores.
Hyderabad, May 6 (UNI) A large-scale civil defence mock drill will be conducted in Hyderabad on Wednesday as part of the nationwide ‘Operation Abhyas'' – Civil Defence (CD) exercise.
London/New Delhi, May 6 (UNI) The India-UK FTA, which is expected to increase bilateral trade by 25.5 billion pounds ($34 billion), comes days after Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and UK Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds held key talks in London on wrapping up the deal.
Thimphu, May 6 (UNI) Bhutan will roll out an ambitious digital literacy initiative this fiscal year to equip more than 400,000 Bhutanese with essential digital skills and the ability to safely navigate online services by 2029.
Chennai May 6 (UNI) Sundaram Home Finance (SHF) has registered a 26% rise in its Net Profit for the Q4 ended March 31, 2025 at Rs. 71.57 crores as compared to Rs. 56.80 crores registered in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.
Beijing, May 6 (UNI) A delegation of nearly 100 African military officers, representing 40 African nations, are on a visit to China aimed at enhancing military cooperation between African countries and Beijing.
Mumbai, May 6 (UNI) Snapping the winning streak of last two sessions, the BSE Sensex on Tuesday slipped by 155.77 points in a volatile session to settle in negative at 80,641.07 on profit-booking by local operators.
Pudukottai (Tamil Nadu), May 6 (UNI) Tension prevailed for some time in Vadakadu village in Pudukottai district of Tamil Nadu after a clash between youths belonging to two communities late on Monday night.
Sydney, May 6 (UNI) Four false killer whales have died after a group became stranded on a beach on Australia''s south coast.
Lucknow, May 6 (UNI) In yet another reshuffle, the Uttar Pradesh government has transferred 14 Indian Police Service (IPS) officers, including police chiefs of seven districts, an official spokesman said here on Tuesday.
Sanaa, May 6 (UNI) Israeli warplanes conducted dozens of airstrikes on Yemen''s Hodeidah province Monday, killing at least two people and wounding 42 others, according to health authorities run by the Houthi militant group.
Chandigarh, May 5 (UNI) Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal today came down heavily on Rahul Gandhi over the latter''s comments on the 1984 anti-Sikh riots in the US last month, and slammed the Congress leader for his “hypocritical, fake and meaningless words about the sins committed by his party against the brave and patriotic Sikh quom”.
Auraiya (UP), May 5 (UNI) A woman died and four others were injured after a wall of a house collapsed due to a storm in Ajitmal area of the district here in Uttar Pradesh on Monday, police sources said here.
Hyderabad, May 5 (UNI) The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, on Monday reported a 25 per cent jump in its consolidated net profit to Rs 522 crore for the fourth quarter ending March 31 2025 against Rs 418 crore in the corresponding quarter in the previous year.
Itanagar, May 5 (UNI) Continuing the crackdown on the drug menace under Operation Dawn 2.0, the Ziro Police has arrested four drug peddlers in two separate operations conducted under the leadership of Lower Subansiri district SP Keni Bagra, reflecting the Police department''s firm stance against narcotics trafficking in the region.
Mumbai, May 5 (UNI) Bollywood actress Huma Qureshi is shooting for her upcoming web series ''Maharani'' Season 4 in Bhopal under the scorching sun.
Mumbai, May 5 (UNI) The BSE Sensex on Monday gained further by 294.85 pts to close high at 80,796.84 following gains in Auto, Oil and Gas and BSE services stocks amid positive global cues.
Kabul, May 5 (UNI) The Afghan police have discovered 18 stocks of Kalashnikovs from illegal armed individuals in eastern Afghanistan''s Paktia province, the Ministry of Interior Affairs said in a statement on Monday.
Kolhapur, May 5 (UNI) The Kolhapur division, comprising Satara, Sangli and Kolhapur districts, recorded 93.64 pass percentage in the Maharashtra State Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examination results. The exams were conducted in February-March.
Phnom Penh, May 5 (UNI) Cambodia recorded about 20,000 new cases of cancers, with nearly 14,000 deaths a year, Prime Minister Hun Manet said here on Monday.
Sydney, May 5 (UNI) Four teenagers have been arrested and charged after a 17-year-old was hospitalized following a violent home invasion in southwest Sydney, Australia early Monday.
Aizawl, May 4 (UNI) More than 14,000 children below the age of 18 are among the over 41,000 refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) currently taking shelter in Mizoram, according to the latest data from the state authorities.
Kolkata, May 4 (UNI) A ferocious late onslaught by Andre Russell powered Kolkata Knight Riders to a commanding 206 for 4 against Rajasthan Royals in Match 53 of the Indian Premier League 2025 at Eden Gardens on Sunday.
Kolkata, May 4 (UNI) Kolkata Port or Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port (SMP) has reported a record 45.32 percent year-on-year growth in cargo handling in April 2025, shipping 5.967 million metric tonnes (MMT) compared to 4.106 MMT in April 2024.
Washington, May 4 (UNI) The US Army will hold a large-scale military parade on the streets of the US capital of Washington, DC, on June 14 to celebrate its 250th anniversary, with 6,600 soldiers, 50 aircraft and 150 ground vehicles taking part, according to a published statement.
Jerusalem, May 4 (UNI) Thirty-nine people, including three children, were killed in Israeli bombing of the Gaza Strip on Saturday, Al Jazeera reported, citing medical sources.
Kadapa, May 3 (UNI) The police seized 84 red sander logs worth over Rs 1 crore while being transported in a lorry by concealing them under the cabbage load at Vontimitta village.
Jammu, May 3 (UNI) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has chargesheeted three accused, linked with the banned ISIS and ISJK terrorist group, in the case of Srinagar market grenade attack, which killed one woman and left several other civilians injured, of 2024.
Pune, May 3 (UNI) Thunderstorm accompanied with lightning and gusty winds likely at isolated places over Madhya Maharashtra and Vidarbha during next 24 hours.
Thane, May 3 (UNI) The bodies of four members of a family, including a woman and her three daughters, were found hanging in their house in Fene village of Bhiwandi taluka of the district on Saturday.
Itanagar, May 3 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh’s Banderdewa police successfully busted a gang involved in a series of highway robberies along NH-415 near Karsingsa, with the arrest of four accused, saidNaharlagun SP Mihin Gambo on Saturday.
Mumbai, May 3 ( UNI) The equity market remained firm for another week as the BSE Sensex rallied 1289.46 pts or 1.63 per cent to settle at 80,501.99 during the week ended on Friday on strong gains, supported by robust corporate earnings and series of positive domestic data.
New York, May 3 (UNI) The Trump administration will hold a military parade on June 14, said White House spokesperson Anna Kelly in a post on social media on Friday.
Nanjing, May 3 (UNI) One person was killed, and four others were injured after a helicopter crashed on Friday in the city of Suzhou, east China''s Jiangsu Province, local authorities said Saturday.
Kannur, May 2 (UNI) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the first phase of the Muzhappilangad-Dharmadam beach project on May 4, marking a new chapter in tourism development in north Kerala by ramping up the facilities and ambience of Asia’s longest drive-in beach.
Bhubaneswar, May 2 (UNI) The Odisha government on Friday approved 19 investment proposals worth Rs 3,898.54 crore at the 136th meeting of the State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA), chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja.
Ahmedabad, May 2 (UNI) Gujarat Titans posted a formidable 224 for six against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their IPL 2025 clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Friday, with captain Shubman Gill (76 off 38) and Jos Buttler (64 off 37) leading the charge before a late three-wicket burst from Jaydev Unadkat tempered the final flourish.
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Hyderabad, May 2 (UNI) Telangana Chief Secretary K Rama Krishna Rao has instructed district collectors to ensure foolproof security arrangements for the NEET entrance examination scheduled for May 4.
Chandigarh, May 2 (UNI) In a significant fiscal milestone, Haryana has ascended to the 4th position in Gross GST Collection nationwide, registering a collection of Rs 14,057 crore in April 2025. This achievement comes as India recorded its highest monthly GST collection of Rs 2.37 lakh crore during the same period.
Agartala, May 2 (UNI) The Ministry of Housing has sanctioned Rs 14.96 Cr for the completion of the Light House Project in Tripura, a flagship housing initiative under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana for urban poor living in the slum areas.
Kolkata, May 2 (UNI) Amid the ongoing investigation into the devastating hotel fire on Madan Mohan Burman Street that left 14 people dead, Kolkata Police on Friday made a third arrest.
Mumbai, May 2 (UNI) The rupee on Friday closed at 84.53, marginally fell three paise against the USD on rising demand for US dollars from foreign banks and exporters, dealers at the Forex Market said.
Mumbai, May 2 (UNI) Auto Major Hero MotoCorp had sold 305,406 motorcycles and scooters units in April 2025, down by 43 per cent as compared with the 533,585 units recorded in April 2024.
Hyderabad, May 2 (UNI) Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) president Mahesh Kumar Goud, Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, and a delegation of Telangana Congress BC leaders met Governor Jishnu Dev Verma at Raj Bhavan on Friday and expressed their gratitude for approving the bill that provides 42 per cent reservation for Backward Classes (BCs) in political representation and educational opportunities.
Washington, May 2 (UNI) Ukraine manufactures approximately 4,000 drones each day, compared to just 5,000 purchased annually by the United States, Director of the Pentagon''s Defense Innovation Unit Doug Beck said on Thursday.
New York, May 2 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.4 jolted Mindanao, Philippines, at 22:26:38 GMT on Thursday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said.