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Cabinet approves ‘Mobile Team’ scheme for implementation across Maha
Mumbai, May 13 (UNI) The Maharashtra government, headed by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Tuesday gave its approval for implementation of the comprehensive scheme, ‘Mobile Team’, for rehabilitation of the street children in the state on a regular basis.
#Cabinet approves ‘Mobile Team’ scheme for implementation across Maha

Thailand conducts large-scale test for mobile emergency alert

Bangkok, May 13 (UNI) Thailand successfully conducted a large-scale test of its new mobile emergency alert system using cell broadcast technology on Tuesday, with full implementation expected by July, authorities said.

#Thailand conducts large-scale test for mobile emergency alert

BC, SC, ST backlog posts must be filled in two Telugu states: R Krishnaiah
Hyderabad, May 13 (UNI Rajya Sabha Member and National President of the BC Welfare Association, R Krishnaiah, has demanded that the Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana take urgent steps to fill backlog vacancies reserved for BC, SC, and ST communities.
#BC #SC #ST backlog posts must be filled in two Telugu states: R Krishnaiah

Kerala CM to inaugurate Science Center on May 29

Kottayam, May 13 (UNI) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the construction of a biodiversity garden and the first phase of a Science Center here on May 29.

#Kerala CM to inaugurate Science Center on May 29

Nizam VII's descendants' express disappointment over Miss World 2025 welcome dinner exclusion

Hyderabad, May 13 (UNI) The Telangana Tourism Department’s decision to host the Miss World 2025 Welcome Dinner at Chowmahalla Palace without inviting the direct descendants of the VII Nizam of Hyderabad has drawn strong criticism from Nawab Najaf Ali Khan, a grandson of Nizam VII, H.E.H. Nawab Sir Mir Osman Ali Khan Bahadur.

#Nizam VII's descendants' express disappointment over Miss World 2025 welcome dinner exclusion

Favourites move into second round winning their races easily in All India School Regatta

Kolkata, May 13 (UNI) Rowers from South Point, National High School. Modern High and St Lawrence, along with other contenders, moved into the second round of the 50th All India Invitation Schools Regatta being organised by Lake Club here Tuesday.

#Favourites move into second round winning their races easily in All India School Regatta

India will only discuss bilaterally with Pakistan, and the only matter concerns vacation of POJK: MEA
New Delhi, May 13 (UNI) Two days after US President Donald Trump said that he would work with India and Pakistan to see if a solution can be arrived at regarding Kashmir, New Delhi made very clear that any issue pertaining to J&K would be discussed directly with Pakistan, and it would be regarding "the outstanding matter of the vacation of the illegally occupied territory of POJK".
#India will only discuss bilaterally with Pakistan #and the only matter concerns vacation of POJK: MEA

Funds meant for SC and ST students, being spent on construction of roads in Bihar: Kanhaiya
Patna, May 13 (UNI) Firebrand Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar on Tuesday alleged that the Nitish Kumar government had spent funds allocated for SC and ST students, on the construction of roads and bridges in Bihar.
#Funds meant for SC and ST students #being spent on construction of roads in Bihar: Kanhaiya

Maha: Overall 94.10 percent students pass in SSC exam
Pune, May 13 (UNI) The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education on Tuesday announced the results of the class X examination, indicating a decline in overall pass percentage this year.
#Maha: Overall 94.10 percent students pass in SSC exam

India has a firm stance that it will not give in to nuclear blackmail or allow cross-border terrorism to be conducted invoking it. We have also cautioned various countries that their subscribing to such scenarios could hurt them in their own region: MEA spokesperson

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#India has a firm stance that it will not give in to nuclear blackmail or allow cross-border terrorism to be conducted invoking it. We have also cautioned various countries that their subscribing to such scenarios could hurt them in their own region: MEA spokesperson

Rajasthan: Overdue interest relief scheme for land development banks loan holders
Baran, May 13 (UNI) The Rajasthan government has implemented the Chief Minister''s Overdue Interest Relief Scheme 2025-26 for overdue loan holders of Land Development Banks, providing 100 per cent relief in overdue interest.
#Rajasthan: Overdue interest relief scheme for land development banks loan holders

The only outstanding matter to be discussed between India and Pakistan is the vacation of the illegally occupied territory of Kashmir by Pakistan: MEA spokesperson

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#The only outstanding matter to be discussed between India and Pakistan is the vacation of the illegally occupied territory of Kashmir by Pakistan: MEA spokesperson

Court rejects discharge plea of accused in Indian Overseas Bank fraud case
Mumbai May 13 (UNI) A special CBI court has rejected the discharge plea of a businessman, Premal Goragandhi,facing charges of defrauding the Indian Overseas Bank to the tune of Rs 297.56 crore a lawyer said here on Tuesday.
#Court rejects discharge plea of accused in Indian Overseas Bank fraud case

Maha: Court rejects discharge plea of accused in Indian Overseas Bank fraud case
Mumbai, May 13 (UNI) A special CBI court has rejected the discharge plea of a businessman, Premal Goragandhi, facing charges of defrauding the Indian Overseas Bank to the tune of Rs 297.56 crore, a lawyer said here on Tuesday.
While rejecting the plea, the court observed that a man may lie, but circumstances do not.
#Maha: Court rejects discharge plea of accused in Indian Overseas Bank fraud case

CSIR-IICT’s scientist awarded INSA distinguished Lecture Fellowship 2025

Hyderabad, May 13 (UNI) Dr Surya Prakash Singh, Senior Principal Scientist at the CSIR–Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT), Hyderabad, has been awarded the prestigious INSA Distinguished Lecture Fellowship for 2025 by the Indian National Science Academy (INSA).

#CSIR-IICT’s scientist awarded INSA distinguished Lecture Fellowship 2025

Six Russian civilians killed in Kiev's attacks during victory day ceasefire: Moscow

Moscow, May 13 (UNI) A total of 23 civilians were injured and six of them died in Ukrainian attacks during a three-day Victory Day ceasefire declared by Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Russian Foreign Ministry''s ambassador-at-large for crimes committed by Kiev, Rodion Miroshnik, said in a report obtained by Sputnik.

#Six Russian civilians killed in Kiev's attacks during victory day ceasefire: Moscow

Scotland duo Cross & Watt penalised for breaching ICC Code of Conduct
Amsterdam, May 13 (UNI) Scotland wicketkeeper-batter Matthew Cross and spinner Mark Watt have been fined 10 percent of their match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct for separate instances during their recent League 2 outing against Netherlands.
#Scotland duo Cross & Watt penalised for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

Sudarshan creates sand sculpture to commemorate Virat Kohli''s Test retirement
Puri, May 13 (UNI) Padma Shri awardee and renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has crafted a striking sand sculpture at Puri Beach in Odisha to honour Virat Kohli’s retirement from Test cricket.
#Sudarshan creates sand sculpture to commemorate Virat Kohli''''s Test retirement

Body of Padma Shri recipient scientist found in Cauvery
Mysuru, May 13 (UNI) Well-known agricultural scientist and Padma Shri awardee Dr Subbanna Ayyappan, who had been missing since May 7, was found dead under mysterious circumstances in the Cauvery river near Sai Ashram here on Saturday evening, police said.
#Body of Padma Shri recipient scientist found in Cauvery

Iranian, Egyptian FMs discuss Iran-U.S. talks, regional developments
Tehran/Cairo, May 13 (UNI) Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has held a phone conversation with his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty, exchanging views on the Iran-U.S. nuclear talks, the latest status of bilateral relations, and several regional issues, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Monday.
#Iranian #Egyptian FMs discuss Iran-U.S. talks #regional developments

China's Chang'e-5-lunar mission provides scientists with new insights into Moon's hidden interior

Beijing/Canberra, May 12 (UNI) Tiny green glass beads collected by China''s Chang''e-5 lunar mission are providing scientists with unprecedented insights into the Moon''s hidden interior, according to Chinese and Australian researchers on Monday.

#China's Chang'e-5-lunar mission provides scientists with new insights into Moon's hidden interior

Telangana: SCCL CMD awarded IIIE’s Performance Excellence Award in Shillong

Hyderabad, May 12 (UNI) The Indian Institution of Industrial Engineering (IIIE) awarded the Performance Excellence Award to N. Balram, chairman and managing director of Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) in recognition of his outstanding leadership in steering the State-owned coal mining giant on the path of progress and multifaceted expansion plans.

#Telangana: SCCL CMD awarded IIIE’s Performance Excellence Award in Shillong

Reset blood test reference values to suit Indian conditions: Scientist

Thiruvananthapuram, May 12 (UNI) A leading scientist in the field of metabolism and aging has emphasised the need for re-optimising the standard reference ranges for blood parameters to align them with Indian conditions, instead of following the values set for Western populations.

#Reset blood test reference values to suit Indian conditions: Scientist

India’s drones and missiles attacked with precision, attacked Pakistani air bases, about which Pakistani was very proud; We destroyed them so badly that they started looking for escape routes: PM Modi

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#India’s drones and missiles attacked with precision # attacked Pakistani air bases # about which Pakistani was very proud; We destroyed them so badly that they started looking for escape routes: PM Modi

Salute the Indian armed forces, our intelligence agencies, our scientists, on behalf of every Indian: PM Modi

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#Salute the Indian armed forces # our intelligence agencies # our scientists # on behalf of every Indian: PM Modi

Except in border areas, J&K schools and colleges to reopen Tuesday

Srinagar, May 12 (UNI) All schools and colleges in Jammu and Kashmir, except in the border districts that were closed due to heightened tensions, will reopen from Tuesday.

#Except in border areas # J&K schools and colleges to reopen Tuesday

Maha govt & armed forces meet to discuss security & preparedness

Mumbai, May 12 (UNI) Amidst India-Pakistan tensions, an important meeting on security and preparedness in Maharashtra was held between the armed forces and the state government at Chief Minister''s bungalow Varsha, under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, here on Monday.

#Maha govt & armed forces meet to discuss security & preparedness

Maha: 17 booked for paddy procurement scam in Gadchiroli, 5 held

Gadchiroli, May 12 (UNI) Police have registered a case against 17 people, including directors and secretary of a procurement centre at Deulgaon in the district in connection with an alleged scam involving 10,000 quintals paddy.

#Maha: 17 booked for paddy procurement scam in Gadchiroli # 5 held

Telangana Governor felicitates SSC toppers and Teachers of Raj Bhavan School

Hyderabad, May 12 (UNI) The Governor of Telangana, Jishnu Dev Varma, interacted with SSC toppers and teachers of Raj Bhavan School at Raj Bhavan on Monday, following the school’s impressive 97% pass percentage in the SSC examinations this year.

#Telangana Governor felicitates SSC toppers and Teachers of Raj Bhavan School

Nagaland Univ Research Scholar gets Fellowship grant from Norwegian Embassy for battery innovation

Chennai, May 12 (UNI) A Nagaland University Research Scholar Dipankar Hazarika has
won Fellowship Grant from the Norwegian Embassy in New Delhi for his Research on
Battery Technologies.

#Nagaland Univ Research Scholar gets Fellowship grant from Norwegian Embassy for battery innovation

Scooter rider killed as truck loses control near Thane''s Kapurbawdi Bridge
Mumbai, May 12 (UNI) A man was killed in a tragic road accident when a speeding truck lost control and rammed into a two-wheeler near Kapurbawdi Bridge in neighbouring Thane city, officials said here on Monday.
#Scooter rider killed as truck loses control near Thane''''s Kapurbawdi Bridge

UAE president, Syrian leader discuss bilateral ties, regional stability in phone call
Abu Dhabi, May 12 (UNI) United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan spoke on Sunday with Syrian leader Ahmed Al-Sharaa to discuss bilateral relations and regional developments, the UAE''s state news agency WAM reported.
#UAE president #Syrian leader discuss bilateral ties #regional stability in phone call

Maha: Global School of Aviation inaugurates state-of-art training facility in Pune

Pune, May 11 (UNI) In a significant boost to aviation skill development in Western India, Global School of Aviation, the training arm of Global Flight Handling Services (A concessionaire of Airport Authority of India for Airport Ground Handling at Pune Airport), inaugurated its Pune training facility at Aero Mall, adjacent to Pune International Airport here on Sunday.

#Maha: Global School of Aviation inaugurates state-of-art training facility in Pune

Maha: CM inaugurates Govardhan Cow School in Sindhudurg

Kolhapur / Sindhudurg, May 11 (UNI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday asked farmers to take up natural farming in place of chemicals-fed farming while emphasising on conservation of cows.

#Maha: CM inaugurates Govardhan Cow School in Sindhudurg

Hooda demands special Parliament session to discuss Pahalgam, ceasefire, and US mediation
Hisar, May 11 (UNI) Former Haryana chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Sunday said that the Narendra Modi government should convene a special session of Parliament to discuss the issues from the Pahalgam attack to the ceasefire and America''s mediation as well.
#Hooda demands special Parliament session to discuss Pahalgam #ceasefire #and US mediation

Awami League strongly rejects ban on its activities, hits out against 'fascist' Yunus regime

Dhaka, May 11 (UNI) The Awami League has rejected as "illegal and unconstitutional" the ban on its activities by the Interim Government of Bangladesh, and said it proves that the “fascist” Yunus regime is seeking to turn the country “into a fertile ground for anti-liberation forces and extremist groups.”
In a statement, the party said the very party under whose leadership Bangladesh achieved independence and emerged as a sovereign state has now had its activities banned by an unelected, anti-democratic, fascist government devoid of public mandate.

#Awami League strongly rejects ban on its activities # hits out against 'fascist' Yunus regime

Bengal Minister Firhad Hakim declares open 50th All India Schools Regatta at Rabindra Sarobar

Kolkata, May 11 (UNI) West Bengal Urban Development Minister and city Mayor Firhad Hakim on
Sunday declared open the 50th All India Schools Regatta Championship, being organised by Lake Club at the
Rabindra Sarobar in the city,
The opening day saw South Point school boys and Modern High School girls winning their races against
St Lawrence and Delhi Public School in senior boys fours and senior girls pairs events respectively.

#Bengal Minister Firhad Hakim declares open 50th All India Schools Regatta at Rabindra Sarobar

Minister Sukanta Majumdar pays tribute to Indian scientists and engineers

Kolkata, May 11 (UNI) Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar on Sunday paid glowing tributes to the Indian scientists and engineers who helped empower India as one of the nuclear capable nations as on this day in 1998, India had conducted nuclear underground tests at Pokhran.

#Minister Sukanta Majumdar pays tribute to Indian scientists and engineers

We also decided to further speak on May 12 at 1200 hrs to discuss the modalities that would enable longevity of the understanding. Lt Gen Ghai

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#We also decided to further speak on May 12 at 1200 hrs to discuss the modalities that would enable longevity of the understanding. Lt Gen Ghai

Erdogan hopes full ceasefire to contribute to Moscow-Kiev talks - Erdogan''s Office
Istanbul, May 11 (UNI) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told Russian President Vladimir Putin in a phone call on Sunday that a comprehensive ceasefire in Ukraine could create the necessary atmosphere for negotiations between Moscow and Kiev, the Turkish presidential administration said.
#Erdogan hopes full ceasefire to contribute to Moscow-Kiev talks - Erdogan''''s Office

Iran FM praises 'more serious atmosphere' at third round of nuclear deal talks with US in Muscat

Tehran/Washington/Muscat, May 11 (UNI) After reiterating Tehran''s refusal to back down on its nuclear deal, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi applauded the "more serious atmosphere" at the third round of discussions with the US in Muscat, compared to the previous rounds. "We have gradually started more detailed discussions," Araghchi said on Iranian television.

#Iran FM praises 'more serious atmosphere' at third round of nuclear deal talks with US in Muscat

Sindoor: Cong writes to PM Modi for special session of Parliament to discuss latest development
New Delhi, May 11 (UNI) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Sunday requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to immediately convene a special session of Parliament to discuss "Pahalgam terror attack, Operation Sindoor and India-Pakistan ceasefire announcements".
#Sindoor: Cong writes to PM Modi for special session of Parliament to discuss latest development

Bahrain, Syria discuss expanding cooperation during Syrian leader''s visit
Manama, May 11 (UNI) Bahrain and Syria have discussed expanding cooperation in various sectors, Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani said on Saturday during the first official visit by Syrian leader Ahmed Al-Sharaa.
#Bahrain #Syria discuss expanding cooperation during Syrian leader''s visit

Giripremi’s Jitendra Gaware scales Mt. Makalu, becomes first Maharashtrian to summit seven 8,000m peaks

Pune, May 10 ( UNI) Jitendra Gaware, an accomplished mountaineer from the Pune-based adventure and mountaineering organisation Giripremi, has successfully summited Mt. Makalu (8,485 m). With this achievement, he becomes the first Maharashtrian to scale seven 8,000-meter peaks and joins an elite group of Indian mountaineers to have climbed all the eight-thousanders located in the Nepal Himalayas.

#Giripremi’s Jitendra Gaware scales Mt. Makalu # becomes first Maharashtrian to summit seven 8 #000m peaks

Maha: Youth drowns in sea in Sindhudurg Distt, 2 rescued

Kolhapur / Sindhudurg, May 10 (UNI) A youth was drowned while swimming in sea off Tarkarli coast in Malvan of Sindhudurg district on Saturday evening.

#Maha: Youth drowns in sea in Sindhudurg Distt # 2 rescued

Will adhere to ceasefire, but any escalation by Pak will invite a decisive response: Indian armed forces
New Delhi, May 10 (UNI) As India and Pakistan announced an immediate ceasefire, the Indian armed forces on Saturday said that while they would adhere to the understanding they remain ever ready and any escalation by Pakistan will invite a decisive response.
#Will adhere to ceasefire #but any escalation by Pak will invite a decisive response: Indian armed forces

Punjab: CM Mann issues strict warning to hoarders, artificial scarcity will not be tolerated
Chandigarh, May 10 (UNI) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday categorically said that there is no shortage of essential commodities in the state and people should refrain from panic buying in this hour of crisis.
#Punjab: CM Mann issues strict warning to hoarders #artificial scarcity will not be tolerated

Fake Korean visa website scam busted, two held

Chennai, May 10 (UNI) A fake Korean Visa website scam was busted by the
Central Crime Branch (CCB) wing of the Greater Chennai City Police and
arrested two people--one in Mumbai and the other at Jaipur in Rajasthan--in
this connection.

#Fake Korean visa website scam busted # two held

Saudi FM Faisal bin Farhan dials EAM, Ishaq Dar, urges for de-escalation, end to military confrontation
Riyadh/New Delhi, May 10 (UNI) Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan spoke on the phone today with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and FM Ishaq Dar, calling for de-escalation of tensions and end to the military confrontation.
#Saudi FM Faisal bin Farhan dials EAM #Ishaq Dar #urges for de-escalation #end to military confrontation

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India launches CB650R, CBR650R with revolutionary E-Clutch Technology

Mumbai, May 10 (UNI) Auto major Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has launched the 2025 CB650R and CBR650R with revolutionary E-Clutch Technology.

#Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India launches CB650R # CBR650R with revolutionary E-Clutch Technology

All India Invitational inter-school Regatta championship begins from May 11

Kolkata, May 10 (UNI) About 400 students representing 44 schools from the city and around will vie for the top honours in the 50th All India School Regatta Championship being organised by Lake Club at its meet course in Rabindra Sarobar during May 11 to 17.

#All India Invitational inter-school Regatta championship begins from May 11

SC decision on permanent commission will boost morale of women officers: Congress
New Delhi, May 10 (UNI) The Congress on Saturday hailed the Supreme Court''s recent decision on granting permanent commission to women in the Indian Army, calling it a landmark step that will significantly uplift the morale of women officers across the country.
#SC decision on permanent commission will boost morale of women officers: Congress

AP: Devina sisters make sand sculpture on Op Sindoor

Kakinada, May 10 (UNI) The Devina sisters of Rangampeta, 35 km from here, have drawn sand sculptures on Operation Sindoor.

#AP: Devina sisters make sand sculpture on Op Sindoor

Ex-Air Marshal admits Pakistan ''in a difficult situation'' amid escalation with India
Islamabad, May 10 (UNI) Pakistan is in a "difficult situation" and "rattled" by the recent developments, with the Indian Armed Forces carrying out calibrated and swift precision strikes on select military installations across Pakistan, a former Pakistani Air Marshal has admitted.
#Ex-Air Marshal admits Pakistan ''in a difficult situation'' amid escalation with India

Fernando Diniz confirmed as new Vasco da Gama boss
Rio De Janeiro, May 10 (UNI) Former Brazil national team manager Fernando Diniz was confirmed as the new head coach of Vasco da Gama.
#Fernando Diniz confirmed as new Vasco da Gama boss

Fernando Diniz confirmed as new Vasco da Gama boss
Rio De Janeiro, May 10 (UNI) Former Brazil national team manager Fernando Diniz was confirmed as the new head coach of Vasco da Gama.
#Fernando Diniz confirmed as new Vasco da Gama boss

Aussies scramble for home as IPL, PSL suspended

Sydney, May 10 (UNI) Both the Indian Premier League and Pakistan Super League have suspended their tournaments amid the escalating conflict between nations
Australia''s highest-profile cricket stars are scrambling to fly out of India, with the Indian Premier League suspended for a week due to the country''s escalating conflict with Pakistan.

#Aussies scramble for home as IPL # PSL suspended

Chinese scientists develop global ocean circulation model as part of climate friendly governance

Beijing, May 10 (UNI) A group of Chinese scientists has jointly developed a global ocean circulation model with a horizontal resolution of one kilometer as part of its studies into climate friendly governance.

#Chinese scientists develop global ocean circulation model as part of climate friendly governance

Chinese-Australian researchers discover fossils of 400 million year old fish

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.

#Chinese-Australian researchers discover fossils of 400 million year old fish

US urges India, Pakistan to de-escalate, establish direct communications, offers to help
Washington/New Delhi, May 10 (UNI) Amid heightened escalation between New Delhi and Islamabad, and with Pakistan moving its troops to forward positions, the US today urged both sides to de-escalate and communicate with each other to “avoid miscalculation".
#US urges India #Pakistan to de-escalate #establish direct communications #offers to help

In a cowardly act, Pak attacked the medicare centres and school premises at the air bases of Srinagar, Awantipora and Udhampur: Wing Commander Vyomika Singh

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#In a cowardly act # Pak attacked the medicare centres and school premises at the air bases of Srinagar # Awantipora and Udhampur: Wing Commander Vyomika Singh

Rubio speaks to Munir, seeks de-escalation amid India-Pak tensions
Washington, May 10 (UNI) Amid escalating hostilities between India and Pakistan, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone conversation on Friday with Pakistan''s Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir, urging both nations to pursue de-escalation and offering US assistance in facilitating constructive dialogue to prevent further conflict.
#Rubio speaks to Munir #seeks de-escalation amid India-Pak tensions

Kiev trying to escape peace talks, Putin doing whatever possible - Peskov
Washington, May 10 (UNI) Russian President Vladimir Putin is doing everything possible to bring the Ukraine conflict to an end, but Kiev is doing everything to avoid peace talks, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in an interview with ABC News.
#Kiev trying to escape peace talks #Putin doing whatever possible - Peskov

Amid escalating conflict in border, TN CCB issues phising warning targetting Indo-Pak news on social media
Chennai, May 10 (UNI) In the wake of the escalating Indo-Pak conflicts, there is an
elevated risk of cyber-attacks, particularly from State sponsored advanced persistent
threats known for targeting Indian government agencies, military personnel, and critical
infrastructure citing Indo-Pak news through social media platforms.
#Amid escalating conflict in border #TN CCB issues phising warning targetting Indo-Pak news on social media

Hyd: ICFAI Business School reaccredited by AACSB International

Hyderabad, May 9 (UNI) ICFAI Business School (IBS), Hyderabad on Friday said it has received the coveted reaccreditation from AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International).

#Hyd: ICFAI Business School reaccredited by AACSB International

CPI(M) Marks Vijay Diwas, Calls for Unity Against Neo-Fascism

Shimla, May 9 (UNI) Communist Party of India (Marxist) commemorated Vijay Diwas at Kalibari Hall, marking the defeat of Nazi Germany on May 9, 1945, and the victory of the socialist Soviet Union in the Second World War.

#CPI(M) Marks Vijay Diwas # Calls for Unity Against Neo-Fascism

Banks and insurers meet Sitharaman, discuss cyber security and operational preparedness
New Delhi, May 9 (UNI) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday instructed all banks to stay vigilant and prepared to handle any eventuality or crisis in the backof the escalating India-Pakistan tension.
#Banks and insurers meet Sitharaman #discuss cyber security and operational preparedness

Maha: Man arrested for molesting minor by showing obscene video

Mumbai, May 9 (UNI) A 35-year-old was arrested by police for allegedly molesting an eight-year-old girl by showing her an obscene video in the Taddeo area of south Mumbai, police said here on Friday.

#Maha: Man arrested for molesting minor by showing obscene video

Arunachal Guv, CM discuss state's security, development issues, and digital governance

Itanagar, May 9 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu called on the State Governor Lt General (Retd) KT Parnaik at the Raj Bhavan here on Friday.

#Arunachal Guv # CM discuss state's security # development issues # and digital governance

Punjab govt to include terrorism/war victims in ''Farishte'' scheme, procure anti-drone systems for border districts
Chandigarh, May 9 (UNI) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann announced on Friday to include terrorism/war victims in the ''Farishte'' scheme, and to procure anti-drone systems for each of the six border districts to shoot down Pakistani drones which were a menace.
#Punjab govt to include terrorism/war victims in ''Farishte'' scheme #procure anti-drone systems for border districts

The provocative and escalatory action taken by Pakistan last night were targeted at Indian cities and civilian infrastructure in addition to some military targets: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri

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#The provocative and escalatory action taken by Pakistan last night were targeted at Indian cities and civilian infrastructure in addition to some military targets: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri

Telangana Govt must act swiftly to place BC Reservation Bills in Ninth Schedule: Dr VKM Rao

Hyderabad, May 9 (UNI) Dr Vakulabharanam Krishna Mohan Rao, former Chairman of the Telangana State BC Commission, has urged the state government to take immediate constitutional and political steps to ensure the inclusion of the Backward Classes (BC) reservation bills in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution.

#Telangana Govt must act swiftly to place BC Reservation Bills in Ninth Schedule: Dr VKM Rao

Mirwaiz appeals for de-escalation amid rising tensions
Srinagar, May 9 (UNI) Amid escalating border tensions, Hurriyat Conference chairman and Kashmir''s chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday urged India and Pakistan to urgently de-escalate and not tread the dangerous path, which can only lead to more destruction.
#Mirwaiz appeals for de-escalation amid rising tensions

US speaking with a variety of leaders in India, Pakistan to de-escalate tensions: US State Dept
Washington/New Delhi, May 9 (UNI) America has been speaking with a variety of leaders of both India and Pakistan over the last two days in an effort to de-escalate tension, US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said, but declined to provide details.
#US speaking with a variety of leaders in India #Pakistan to de-escalate tensions: US State Dept

Ex-Brazil boss Fernando Diniz set for Vasco move
Rio De Janeiro, May 9 (UNI) Former Brazil national team boss Fernando Diniz has reached a deal to take charge of Vasco da Gama, according to widespread media reports.
#Ex-Brazil boss Fernando Diniz set for Vasco move

Ex-Brazil boss Fernando Diniz set for Vasco move
Rio De Janeiro, May 9 (UNI) Former Brazil national team boss Fernando Diniz has reached a deal to take charge of Vasco da Gama, according to widespread media reports.
#Ex-Brazil boss Fernando Diniz set for Vasco move

River Plate beats Barcelona SC to eye Copa Libertadores last 16

Buenos Aires, May 9 (UNI) River Plate edged closer to qualifying for the Copa Libertadores knockout stage with a 3-2 away victory over Barcelona SC.

#River Plate beats Barcelona SC to eye Copa Libertadores last 16

Ved Prakash Sharma's iconic pulp thrillers to be reviewed for big screen

Mumbai, May 9 (UNI) The legendary author of Indian pulp fiction, Ved Prakash Sharma, is poised for a grand resurgence as his most celebrated thrillers are set to be adapted for the big screen.

#Ved Prakash Sharma's iconic pulp thrillers to be reviewed for big screen

Macao SAR, France sign agreement to boost scientific research cooperation

Macao, May 9 (UNI) China''s Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) government and the French government signed an agreement on Thursday to strengthen cooperation in scientific research and promote innovation and talent development.

#Macao SAR # France sign agreement to boost scientific research cooperation

Kidnapped man rescued, 11 nabbed in Manipur
Imphal, May 9 (UNI) A man allegedly kidnapped by suspected militants was rescued and 11 other militants were apprehended by security forces and Manipur Police in various operations in the last 24 hours.
#Kidnapped man rescued #11 nabbed in Manipur

Israeli forces close 6 UN-run schools in E. Jerusalem: UNRWA

Ramallah, May 9 (UNI) The UN agency for Palestine refugees said on Thursday that it has been forced to evacuate all children across the six schools it runs in East Jerusalem, after heavily armed Israeli forces entered three schools among them this morning.

#Israeli forces close 6 UN-run schools in E. Jerusalem: UNRWA

Russia in UN not discussing Ukraine settlement with US – Mission
United Nations, May 9 (UNI) Russia''s Permanent Mission to the United Nations does not have any separate channel for discussing the settlement in Ukraine with the United States, Russian Deputy Ambassador to the UN Dmitry Polyanskiy told RIA Novosti.
#Russia in UN not discussing Ukraine settlement with US – Mission

Zelensky, Trump discuss peace efforts in phone call
Kiev, May 9 (UNI) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday he held a phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss efforts to achieve peace in Ukraine.
#Zelensky #Trump discuss peace efforts in phone call

Ex-Brazil boss Diniz set for Vasco move
Rio De Janeiro, May 9 (UNI) Former Brazil national team boss Fernando Diniz has reached a deal to take charge of Vasco da Gama, according to widespread media reports.
#Ex-Brazil boss Diniz set for Vasco move

Maha: CM's visionary 'Silt -free Dam ...' becomes boon for small-scale farmers

Mumbai, May 8 (UNI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis'' visionary concept of sustainable management of water resources in the state and nourishing agriculture, ''Silt-free Dam, Silt-filled Shivar'' (Gaal Mukat Dharan,Gaal Yukta Shivar) scheme, has become a boon especially for small-scale and economically weak farmers, creating a new era of development in rural areas of the state.

#Maha: CM's visionary 'Silt -free Dam ...' becomes boon for small-scale farmers

Amid tensions all schools to remain shut in J&K on Friday

Srinagar, May 8 (UNI): Amid the escalating tensions, all schools, colleges, and universities across Jammu and Kashmir will remain closed on Friday, officials said on Thursday.

#Amid tensions all schools to remain shut in J&K on Friday

Escalation between India-Pakistan casts shadow over IPL match in Dharamshala
Shimla/Dharamshala, May 8 (UNI) In response to the escalating tensions along the Indo-Pak border, authorities in Himachal Pradesh on Thursday ordered the immediate cancellation of the ongoing IPL match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals at Dharamshala’s HPCA Stadium.
#Escalation between India-Pakistan casts shadow over IPL match in Dharamshala

Escalation between India-Pakistan casts shadow over IPL match in Dharamshala
Shimla/Dharamshala, May 8 (UNI) In response to the escalating tensions along the Indo-Pak border, authorities in Himachal Pradesh on Thursday ordered the immediate cancellation of the ongoing IPL match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals at Dharamshala’s HPCA Stadium.
#Escalation between India-Pakistan casts shadow over IPL match in Dharamshala

Escalation between India-Pakistan casts shadow over IPL match in Dharamshala
Shimla/Dharamshala, May 8 (UNI) In response to the escalating tensions along the Indo-Pak border, authorities in Himachal Pradesh on Thursday ordered the immediate cancellation of the ongoing IPL match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals at Dharamshala’s HPCA Stadium.
#Escalation between India-Pakistan casts shadow over IPL match in Dharamshala

In talk with US, Italy, EU, Iran, EAM conveys India''s determination to give firm response to Pakistani escalation
New Delhi, May 8 (UNI) Amid Pakistan firing drones and missiles at India and New Delhi hitting back, and unconfirmed reports of more escalation, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday received calls from the US, the EU, the Italian FM, and a personal visit from the Iranian Foreign Minister and the Saudi deputy foreign minister.
#In talk with US #Italy #EU #Iran

Sand Sculpture on “Sudarshan Chakra” at Puri Beach Pays tribute to Indian Armed Forces

Puri, May 8 (UNI) Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has created a stunning sand sculpture of the anti-missile system Sudarshan Chakra at Puri beach in Odisha, carrying the message “Jai Hind, Salute to Indian Armed Forces”.

#Sand Sculpture on “Sudarshan Chakra” at Puri Beach Pays tribute to Indian Armed Forces

Nitish launches scheme to provide financial incentives to Neera tappers and toddy palm tree owners

Patna, May 8 (UNI) Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday launched the "Mukhya Mantri Neera Sanvardhan Yojana'''' for providing financial incentives to Neera tappers and toddy palm tree owners in Bihar.

#Nitish launches scheme to provide financial incentives to Neera tappers and toddy palm tree owners

US calls on India, Pakistan for immediate de-escalation, backs direct dialogue between the two sides
Washington/New Delhi/Islamabad, May 8 (UNI) The US today called on India and Pakistan to immediately de-escalate the situation and backed direct dialogue between the two sides and efforts to improve communication.
#US calls on India #Pakistan for immediate de-escalation #backs direct dialogue between the two sides

Maha: Minister Save assures to solve problems of ashram schools on priority

Mumbai, May 8 (UNI) Maharashtra Other Backward Bahujan Welfare Minister Atul Save assured on Thursday that the problems of residential Ashram Schools of the Vimukta Jatis and Nomadic Tribes (VJNT) category run by the Department will be solved on priority.

#Maha: Minister Save assures to solve problems of ashram schools on priority

Amid tensions schools shut in several districts of J&K till Saturday
Srinagar, May 8 (UNI) Amid the escalating tensions, Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday shut schools in several districts till Saturday.
#Amid tensions schools shut in several districts of J&K till Saturday

Odisha CB arrests two accused in Multi-Crore Online Investment Scam

Bhubaneswar, May 8 (UNI) The Odisha Crime Branch has arrested two fraudsters in separate cases for defrauding innocent investors of crores of rupees through fake online investment and stock market schemes, promising to make them millionaires.

#Odisha CB arrests two accused in Multi-Crore Online Investment Scam

SC expresses concern over alleged midnight deportation of Rohingya refugees
New Delhi, May 8 (UNI) The Supreme Court was informed that several Rohingya refugees, including women and children holding UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees) cards, were allegedly picked up by police late on Wednesday night and deported to Myanmar, despite the matter being scheduled for hearing on Thursday.
#SC expresses concern over alleged midnight deportation of Rohingya refugees

SC slams BJP MP Nishikant Dubey for scandalous remarks against CJI, Judiciary
New Delhi, May 8 (UNI) The Supreme Court has come down heavily on BJP MP Nishikant Dubey for his inflammatory and scandalous remarks directed at Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna and the judiciary over the handling of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.
#SC slams BJP MP Nishikant Dubey for scandalous remarks against CJI #Judiciary

Australia batter Labuschagne set for County action ahead of WTC25 Final

London, May 8 (UNI) Australia''s star batter Marnus Labuschagne will feature in Glamorgan''s home games against Northamptonshire and Middlesex as he ramps up his preparations for the ICC World Test Championship 2023–25 Final, which begins on June 11.

#Australia batter Labuschagne set for County action ahead of WTC25 Final

There is mention on all sides of escalation. The attack at Pahalgam is the origin of escalation :Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri

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#There is mention on all sides of escalation. The attack at Pahalgam is the origin of escalation :Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri

Govt committed to extend benefits of DNT (Seed) scheme to last section of society: Minister

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, May 8 (UNI) Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Dr Virendra Kumar, on Thursday asserted that the government is committed to extend the benefits of the DNT (Seed) scheme to the last section of the society.

#Govt committed to extend benefits of DNT (Seed) scheme to last section of society: Minister

Nitish launches scheme to provide financial incentives to neera tappers, toddy palm tree owners

Patna, May 8 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday launched the ''Mukhya Mantri Neera Sanvardhan Yojana'' for providing financial incentives to neera tappers and toddy palm tree owners in Bihar.

#Nitish launches scheme to provide financial incentives to neera tappers # toddy palm tree owners

Arunachal police crack down on shadow militant group NSCT-UTA

Itanagar, May 8 (UNI) The Itanagar capital police made significant headway in an ongoing investigation into a shadowy militant outfit calling itself the National Socialist Council for Taniland (NSCT) and its armed wing, United Tani Army (UTA).

#Arunachal police crack down on shadow militant group NSCT-UTA

MDRF, US Scientists discover new diabetes subtype

Chennai, May 8 (UNI) In a major breakthrough, researchers from the Chennai-based Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF) and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis,
Missouri, USA, on Thursday jointly announced the discovery of a new subtype of MODY diabetes, potentially transforming how certain forms of the disease are diagnosed and treated worldwide.

#MDRF # US Scientists discover new diabetes subtype

SC tags Partha Chatterjee’s bail plea with co-accused in West Bengal''s cash-for-jobs scam
New Delhi, May 8 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Wednesday tagged the bail application of former West Bengal minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader, Partha Chatterjee, with a pending matter involving a co-accused in the high-profile multi-crore West Bengal''s cash-for-jobs scam, while scheduling the next hearing for July 17.
#SC tags Partha Chatterjee’s bail plea with co-accused in West Bengal''''s cash-for-jobs scam

Amid escalating tension, Mehbooba appeals to PM to choose dialogue to end hostilities
Srinagar, May 8 (UNI) Amid escalating tension, former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to choose dialogue to end hostilities.
#Amid escalating tension #Mehbooba appeals to PM to choose dialogue to end hostilities

SC allows Ashish Mishra to visit Lakhimpur Kheri on weekends, bars political activity
New Delhi, May 8 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Thursday modified the bail conditions of Ashish Mishra, the prime accused in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case, allowing him to visit his hometown every weekend to spend time with his family.
#SC allows Ashish Mishra to visit Lakhimpur Kheri on weekends #bars political activity

SC declines lawyer’s plea for report copy in Bengal VC row, says no scope for ‘mudslinging’ on ex-CJI
New Delhi, May 8 (UNI) The Supreme Court has firmly refused to share a copy of former Chief Justice of India U.U. Lalit’s report on the appointment of Vice Chancellors in West Bengal universities, rejecting a lawyer''s plea for access.
#SC declines lawyer’s plea for report copy in Bengal VC row #says no scope for ‘mudslinging’ on ex-CJI

SC delivers split verdict on minister’s wife''s conviction in DA case
New Delhi, May 8 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Wednesday delivered a split verdict in the appeal filed by P. Nallammal, wife of former Tamil Nadu Minister AM Paramasivam, in connection with her alleged abetment in a disproportionate assets case under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
#SC delivers split verdict on minister’s wife''''s conviction in DA case

UNGA President urges for restraint, immediate de-escalation between India, Pakistan
United Nations/New Delhi, May 8 (UNI) UN General Assembly President Philemon Yang has voiced concern over the escalating hostilities between India and Pakistan and urged both sides to exercise maximum restraint and for an immediate de-escalation.
#UNGA President urges for restraint #immediate de-escalation between India #Pakistan

Gujarat board class 10 result declared, girls score over boys
Gandhinagar (Gujarat), May 8 (UNI) The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSHSEB) on Thursday declared the results of Class 10 board examinations conducted in February-March this year.
#Gujarat board class 10 result declared #girls score over boys

Portable ID Scanner for Age Verification in Business

UNESCO renews call for enhanced protection of Africa's heritage sites

Nairobi, May 8 (UNI) The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has renewed its call for enhanced protection and recognition of Africa''s heritage sites, given their contribution to cultural pride and tourism.

#UNESCO renews call for enhanced protection of Africa's heritage sites



US expects completion of 1st B61-13 nuclear bomb unit ahead of schedule - Nuclear Agency

Washington, May 8 (UNI) The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) anticipates the delivery of the first production unit of the B61-13 nuclear bomb as soon as this month, a year sooner than planned, NNSA Acting Administrator Teresa Robbins said on Wednesday.

#US expects completion of 1st B61-13 nuclear bomb unit ahead of schedule - Nuclear Agency



UK actively discussing film tariffs with US - Deputy Minister

London, May 8 (UNI) The UK government has begun active discussions with the US administration on the issue of planned US tariffs on foreign films amid gloomy predictions from industry representatives about the consequences of these measures, UK Deputy Minister of Culture, Media and Sport Chris Bryant said.

#UK actively discussing film tariffs with US - Deputy Minister



Iraqi PM, Azerbaijani FM discuss energy cooperation

Baghdad, May 8 (UNI) Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia'' al-Sudani met on Wednesday with visiting Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and discussed energy cooperation between the two countries.

#Iraqi PM #Azerbaijani FM discuss energy cooperation

ED files chargesheets in biggest-ever scholarship scam; assets worth Rs 30.5 cr attached

Shimla, May 7 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed two chargesheets in the Special PMLA Court, Shimla, regarding an alleged scholarship scam, and attached movable and immovable assets worth approximately Rs 30.5 crore.

#ED files chargesheets in biggest-ever scholarship scam; assets worth Rs 30.5 cr attached



US President Donald Trump hopes India, Pakistan will stop the escalation, offers to help

Washington/New Delhi, May 7 (UNI) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he wants to see India and Pakistan stop the escalation, and offered his good offices to help ease the tensions.

#US President Donald Trump hopes India #Pakistan will stop the escalation #offers to help

Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje visits Khawzawl, reviews central schemes and local initiatives

Aizawl, May 7 (UNI) Union Minister of State for MSME and Labour & Employment Shobha Karandlaje on Tuesday visited Khawzawl district, where she reviewed the implementation of key central schemes and interacted with officials and beneficiaries during her day-long tour.

#Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje visits Khawzawl # reviews central schemes and local initiatives



GreenLine partners with Shriram Finance to scale up green logistics

Kolkata, May 7 (UNI) GreenLine Mobility Solutions Ltd, an Essar venture and India’s only green logistics operator of LNG and electric-powered heavy commercial trucks, on Wednesday flagged off a new fleet of LNG-powered trucks at Chakan, Pune.

#GreenLine partners with Shriram Finance to scale up green logistics



India pushing boundaries of scientific exploration : PM

Chennai/New Delhi, May 7 (UNI) Averring that India''s space journey is not about
racing other, but about reaching higher together, Prim Minister Narendra Modi on
Wednesday said the country was marching ahead with renewed onfidence pushing
the boundaries of scientific exploration.

#India pushing boundaries of scientific exploration : PM



Seven school children killed in road accident in Patiala

Chandigarh, May 7 (UNI) In a tragic accident, seven school children and a school van driver were killed when a tipper truck hit the van in Samana of Patiala district in Punjab, police said on Wednesday.

#Seven school children killed in road accident in Patiala



Ready to ''retaliate resolutely'' if Pak escalates: Doval

New Delhi, May 7 (UNI) Soon after the terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK was hit past midnight, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval briefed his counterparts in various countries and told them that India did not want to escalate but was ready to “retaliate resolutely” if Islamabad decides to escalate.

#Ready to ''retaliate resolutely'' if Pak escalates: Doval



Maha: RSS praises Operation Sindoor, describes it as beginning of justice

Mumbai, May 7 (UNI) The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Wednesday praised Operation Sindoor as the “beginning of justice” for the victims of the Pahalgam terror strike.

#Maha: RSS praises Operation Sindoor #describes it as beginning of justice

CCMB Scientists discover how protein flexibility enables binding with multiple partners

Hyderabad, May 7 (UNI) In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists at the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) have revealed that the function of proteins is not solely determined by their fixed three-dimensional structures.

#CCMB Scientists discover how protein flexibility enables binding with multiple partners



Telangana Transport Minister travels by RTC bus, highlights success of Maha Lakshmi Scheme

Hyderabad, May 7 (UNI) Telangana Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar travelled by RTC bus from Duddeda Toll Gate to the Siddipet Collectorate in Karimnagar on Wednesday, receiving a warm response from fellow passengers during the journey.

#Telangana Transport Minister travels by RTC bus #highlights success of Maha Lakshmi Scheme



J&K: Ten civilians killed; 45 injured as Pakistan resorts to heavy shelling in Poonch, schools shut in 4 border districts

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.

#J&K: Ten civilians killed; 45 injured as Pakistan resorts to heavy shelling in Poonch #schools shut in 4 border districts

On April 25, Pakistan's pressure to remove the reference to TRF from the media release of UNSC shouldn't be ignored: Misri

UNI AKK SSP.

#On April 25 # Pakistan's pressure to remove the reference to TRF from the media release of UNSC shouldn't be ignored: Misri



US asks India, Pakistan to keep lines of communication open, avoid escalation

Washington/New Delhi, May 7 (UNI) The US has asked both India and Pakistan to keep lines of communication open and avoid escalation, after India launched strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir and Islamabad has vowed revenge.

#US asks India #Pakistan to keep lines of communication open #avoid escalation



3 killed, 5 injured in heavy firing along J&K LoC; schools shut in several districts

Jammu/Srinagar, May 7 (UNI) At least three people, including a forest officer, were killed and five civilians were injured after Pakistan resorted to heavy firing during Wednesday night along the Line of Control in J&K.

#3 killed #5 injured in heavy firing along J&K LoC; schools shut in several districts



Forest officer among 3 killed in heavy firing by Pak in Poonch; schools shut in 4 districts

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.

#Forest officer among 3 killed in heavy firing by Pak in Poonch; schools shut in 4 districts

Bhutan attempts to bridge science, religion, culture in first of a kind nature preservation project

Thimphu, May 6 (UNI) In a first-of-its-kind project, Bhutan’s Druk Nyo Foundation has launched an initiative seeking to rediscover and document Buddhism’s deep reverence of nature, and laying the foundation of a new nature conservation movement by connecting the country’s ancient culture, spiritualism and modern science.

#Bhutan attempts to bridge science # religion # culture in first of a kind nature preservation project

Hyderabad: CID arrests Falcon Company CEO for Rs 4,215 cr scam

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: CID arrests Falcon Company CEO for Rs 4 #215 cr scam

Chhattisgarh: Tehsildar suspended over alleged land scam leading to tribal man's suicide

Balrampur, May 6 (UNI) In a significant action, the Chattisgarh government has suspended the then Tehsildar and Registrar Officer Yashwant Kumar in connection with a land scam that allegedly led to the suicide of a tribal man in Balrampur district.

#Chhattisgarh: Tehsildar suspended over alleged land scam leading to tribal man's suicide



Internet of Things technology to help increase efficiency: NASSCOM expert

Mumbai, May 6 (UNI) Internet of Things technology will bring dynamism to various government services and increase efficiency as well as help improve the quality of life of citizens, asserted Ravindra Deshpande, System Integration expert of NASSCOM, on Tuesday.

#Internet of Things technology to help increase efficiency: NASSCOM expert

Haryana CM orders action against five officers in school bus accident case

Chandigarh, May 6 (UNI) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has directed action against five officers and employees of the District Transport Office in Narnaul for alleged negligence in the school bus accident near Kanina of Mahendragarh district last year.

#Haryana CM orders action against five officers in school bus accident case



Act on Supervisory Committee’s recommendations for Mullaperiyar Dam''s maintenance: SC to TN, Kerala

New Delhi, May 6 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the States of Tamil Nadu and Kerala to immediately act on the recommendations of the Supervisory Committee regarding the maintenance of the Mullaperiyar Dam, stressing that the matter involves urgent safety issues and prolonged inaction cannot be justified.

#Act on Supervisory Committee’s recommendations for Mullaperiyar Dam''s maintenance: SC to TN #Kerala



SC orders Maharashtra SEC to notify local body elections within four weeks

New Delhi, May 6 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Maharashtra State Election Commission (SEC) to issue a notification for holding local body elections within four weeks.

#SC orders Maharashtra SEC to notify local body elections within four weeks

MP: Girls top high school and higher secondary exams, CM congratulates

Bhopal, May 6 (UNI) Girls have excelled in both High School and Higher Secondary examinations conducted by the Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education, the results of which were announced on Tuesday
This year, 76.22% of students passed the High School examination, while 74.48% of candidates cleared the Higher Secondary examination, breaking the record of the past 15 years.

#MP: Girls top high school and higher secondary exams # CM congratulates



SC holds Andhra Deputy Collector guilty of contempt for demolishing slum-dwellers’ huts

New Delhi, May 6 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday held an Andhra Pradesh Deputy Collector guilty of contempt of court for demolishing slum-dwellers’ huts in violation of a High Court order.

#SC holds Andhra Deputy Collector guilty of contempt for demolishing slum-dwellers’ huts

Chhattisgarh: Rs 23 crore scam unearthed in Sarguja's Tribal Cooperative Society

Sarguja, May 6 (UNI) A scam worth Rs 23 crore has been uncovered in the Adim Jati Sahakari Samiti in Sarguja district of Chhattisgarh.

#Chhattisgarh: Rs 23 crore scam unearthed in Sarguja's Tribal Cooperative Society

Trump course to host revived Scottish Championship

London, May 6 (UNI) Donald Trump''s Aberdeenshire golf course will host a DP World Tour event for the first time as the Scottish Championship returns to the circuit from August 7-10.

#Trump course to host revived Scottish Championship



SC directs SCBA elections on May 20

New Delhi, May 6 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed that elections to the office bearers of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) be conducted on May 20, affirming that the voter list finalised for the 2024 elections will remain valid.

#SC directs SCBA elections on May 20



Godhra train burning case: SC rejects convicts’ plea for three-judge bench hearing

New Delhi, May 6 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday began the final hearing on a series of appeals related to the 2002 Godhra train burning case, rejecting the objection raised by some convicts that the matter must be heard by a three-judge bench since it involved death penalty sentences.

#Godhra train burning case: SC rejects convicts’ plea for three-judge bench hearing



UNSC discusses India-Pakistan tensions, Islamabad probed regarding LeT role in Pahalgam attack

United Nations, May 6 (UNI) The issue of escalating India-Pakistan tensions was discussed with concern at a closed-door meeting of the UN Security Council (UNSC) where Islamabad was asked tough questions, including about the role of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror group in the Pahalgam attack, sources said.

#UNSC discusses India-Pakistan tensions #Islamabad probed regarding LeT role in Pahalgam attack



JKSA writes to Amit Shah to withdraw ‘discriminatory’ DU circular

Srinagar, May 6 (UNI) The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) has written a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, urging the immediate withdrawal of a circular issued by Delhi University (DU), that allegedly profiles students from Jammu and Kashmir.

#JKSA writes to Amit Shah to withdraw ‘discriminatory’ DU circular

HLL-VSSC to open AMRIT pharmacies across VSSC campuses in Kerala

Thiruvananthapurm, May 6 (UNI) In a significant step to expand access to affordable medicines, the HLL Lifecare Limited and the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to open four new AMRIT (Affordable Medicines and Reliable Implants for Treatment) pharmacy outlets across VSSC campuses in Kerala.

#HLL-VSSC to open AMRIT pharmacies across VSSC campuses in Kerala



Allu Arjun undergoing major transformation for new Atlee sci-fi project

Hyderabad, May 6 (UNI) Telegu cinema superstar Allu Arjun is going all out with preparations for his upcoming project with Tamil cinema director Atlee.

#Allu Arjun undergoing major transformation for new Atlee sci-fi project



Punjab Cong leaders meet Manish Tewari, discuss challenges being faced by state

Chandigarh, May 6 (UNI) Senior Punjab Congress leaders from various districts met former Union minister and Chandigarh MP Manish Tewari on Tuesday and discussed with him the challenges being faced by the state, especially in the agrarian-industrial environment. They also shared the road map of the future in order to meet these challenges.

#Punjab Cong leaders meet Manish Tewari #discuss challenges being faced by state



SC Judge likens reservation system in India to ''train journey''

New Delhi, May 6 (UNI) In a significant observation during the hearing of a case concerning OBC reservations in Maharashtra''s local body elections, Supreme Court Judge Justice Surya Kant on Tuesday likened the reservation system in India ''''to a train journey where those already seated are reluctant to let others in''''.

#SC Judge likens reservation system in India to ''train journey''

Labuschagne to play two matches for Glamorgan in May

London, May 6 (UNI) Glamorgan are set to have Australia star Marnus Labuschagne available for
two Championship matches against Northamptonshire and Middlesex late in May.

#Labuschagne to play two matches for Glamorgan in May



Injured Cox to have scan with England place in doubt

London, May 6 (UNI) Essex batter Jordan Cox will have a scan on Tuesday to determine the seriousness of a side injury that could rule him out of England''s Test squad to play Zimbabwe.

#Injured Cox to have scan with England place in doubt



Injured Cox to have scan with England place in doubt

London, May 6 (UNI) Essex batter Jordan Cox will have a scan on Tuesday to determine the seriousness of a side injury that could rule him out of England''s Test squad to play Zimbabwe.

#Injured Cox to have scan with England place in doubt



Mumbai river cleaning scam: Police register FIR against BMC contractors

Mumbai, May 6 (UNI) The Mumbai police on Tuesday registered an FIR against five contractors, three Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials, three middlemen, and two private company officials for causing more than Rs 65.54 crore loss to the civic body in the alleged Mithi river cleaning project scam. The scam is claimed to be worth Rs 1,000 crore.

#Mumbai river cleaning scam: Police register FIR against BMC contractors



India set to lead world in 6G: Jyotiraditya Scindia

New Delhi, May 6 (UNI) Describing India’s 5G rollout as “monumental”, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday said the country is not just keeping pace with global telecom developments but is now on course to lead the world in 6G technology.

#India set to lead world in 6G: Jyotiraditya Scindia



SC reinstates CPI(M) MLA A Raja, sets aside Kerala HC order

New Delhi, May 6 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday quashed the Kerala High Court’s decision that had annulled the election of CPI(M) legislator A Raja from the Devikulam Assembly constituency in the 2021 Kerala Legislative Assembly elections.

#SC reinstates CPI(M) MLA A Raja #sets aside Kerala HC order



UN Secretary General Guterres urges India, Pakistan to avoid military escalation

United Nations/New Delhi, May 6 (UNI) UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has said it pains him to see relations between India and Pakistan “reach a boiling point” and urged both countries to avoid a military confrontation that could easily spin out of control.

#UN Secretary General Guterres urges India #Pakistan to avoid military escalation



UNSC asks tough questions of Pakistan, refuses to accept false flag narrative on Pahalgam attack

United Nations/New Delhi, May 6 (UNI) The UN Security Council discussed the rising tensions between India and Pakistan at close-door consultations yesterday, during which the members refused to accept the “false flag” narrative peddled by Pakistan and asked whether the Lashkar-e-Taiba was likely to be involved in the Pahalgam terror attack.

#UNSC asks tough questions of Pakistan #refuses to accept false flag narrative on Pahalgam attack

Manipur: BJP leaders hold talks to discuss government formation

Imphal, May 5 (UNI) BJP MLAs of Manipur have started a campaign to restore Popular government in the state, which is under President’s Rule from February 13 last.

#Manipur: BJP leaders hold talks to discuss government formation



Khelo India Youth Games: Sports Council screens J&K Fencing Team for participation

Jammu, May 5 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council on Monday screened the J&K Fencing Team for its participation in the Seventh Khelo India Youth Games underway at Bihar.

#Khelo India Youth Games: Sports Council screens J&K Fencing Team for participation

Meghalaya: Vehicle Scrappage Policy to deliver multiple benefits

Shillong, May 5 (UNI) The Meghalaya government on Monday said that the Vehicle Scrappage Policy 2025 is expected to deliver multiple benefits, including the creation of employment opportunities through the formalisation of the vehicle scrapping and recycling industry.

#Meghalaya: Vehicle Scrappage Policy to deliver multiple benefits

Newborn rescued from alleged child-trafficking in Tripura, investigation underway

Agartala, May 5 (UNI) The Tripura State Commission for Protection of Child Rights and Tripura Police have launched separate investigation into a possible case of child-trafficking, after a five-day old girl was recovered on Monday from a family in the state’s Khowai district.

#Newborn rescued from alleged child-trafficking in Tripura # investigation underway

US President Donald Trump says he is reopening San Francisco’s notorious Alcatraz Prison

Washington, May 5 (UNI) US President Donald Trump has said he is ordering the reopening and expansion of the notorious Alcatraz prison in San Francisco to house "the most ruthless and violent offenders".

#US President Donald Trump says he is reopening San Francisco’s notorious Alcatraz Prison

Maha: Revenue Minister discusses issue of land acquisition for proposed Purandar airport with farmers opposing it

Pune, May 5 (UNI) Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Monday discussed the issue of land acquisition for the proposed international airport at Purandar with agitating farmers from seven villages for about two hours at the district collector''s office here and said this project, like the MIHAN project in Nagpur, will change the picture of western Maharashtra forever.

#Maha: Revenue Minister discusses issue of land acquisition for proposed Purandar airport with farmers opposing it

Bihar: Gold loan, payment gateway scheme initiated in Cooperative banks

Patna, May 5 (UNI) The Bihar government has initiated gold loan and payment gateway scheme facilities in the Cooperative banks.

#Bihar: Gold loan # payment gateway scheme initiated in Cooperative banks

Karnataka LoP Narayanaswamy alleges tender scam, links minister

Bengaluru, May 5 (UNI) Senior Karnataka Opposition leader Chalavadi Narayanaswamy on Monday levelled grave allegations of widespread irregularities in government tenders, accusing the ruling Congress dispensation of brazenly misusing public funds through manipulated procurement practices.

#Karnataka LoP Narayanaswamy alleges tender scam # links minister

Empowering adolescent girls through awareness programme, the Jharkhand police way

Ranchi, May 5 (UNI) In a novel awareness initiative, a police station in Jharkhand welcomed a group of school girls in its premises and briefed them about police functions and procedures.

#Empowering adolescent girls through awareness programme # the Jharkhand police way

SC rejects “Descendant of Bahadur Shah Zafar” claim seeking Red Fort possession

New Delhi, May 5 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea filed by a woman claiming to be the descendant of the last Mughal emperor, Bahadur Shah Zafar, seeking possession of the Red Fort on the basis of her lineage.

#SC rejects “Descendant of Bahadur Shah Zafar” claim seeking Red Fort possession



Disability rights are not charity, but Constitutional Guarantees : SC

New Delhi, May 5 (UNI) In a landmark judgment reinforcing the constitutional rights of persons with disabilities, the Supreme Court on Monday ruled that “reasonable accommodation is not a matter of charity but a fundamental right flowing from Articles 14, 16, and 21 of our Constitution.”
The observation came from a Division Bench of Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta while directing the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, to allot an MBBS UG 2025 seat to a Scheduled Caste candidate with locomotor disability under the Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) quota.

#Disability rights are not charity #but Constitutional Guarantees : SC

BJP determined for uplift of SC-ST: Dharmpal

Lucknow, May 5 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh unit General Secretary (Organisation) of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Dharampal Singh on Monday said that BJP has always worked to ensure the economic, social upliftment and political participation of Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe class.

#BJP determined for uplift of SC-ST: Dharmpal



SC dismisses PIL on tourists safety after Pahalgam terror attack

New Delhi, May 5 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by an advocate seeking enhanced safety measures for tourists visiting hilly and remote regions of the country, following the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives.

#SC dismisses PIL on tourists safety after Pahalgam terror attack

Munsey's 78 ensures Scotland sink UAE in World Cup League 2

Amstelveen (Netherlands), May 5 (UNI) George Munsey''s 78 helped Scotland overcome United Arab Emirates by three wickets in their ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 fixture.

#Munsey's 78 ensures Scotland sink UAE in World Cup League 2



SC issues notice to Samay Raina & others over jokes mocking disabled persons

New Delhi, May 5 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to comedians Samay Raina, Vipul Goyal, and three others in response to a writ petition alleging that they made derogatory and insensitive jokes targeting persons with disabilities.

#SC issues notice to Samay Raina & others over jokes mocking disabled persons



SC seeks fresh FSL report on leaked audio clips allegedly implicating Ex-CM Biren Singh

New Delhi, May 5 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Union Government to submit a fresh Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) report after expressing dissatisfaction with the existing CFSL analysis of leaked audio clips allegedly implicating former Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh in the State’s ethnic violence.

#SC seeks fresh FSL report on leaked audio clips allegedly implicating Ex-CM Biren Singh

SC for fresh FSL report on leaked audio clips 'involving' ex-Manipur CM Biren

New Delhi, May 5 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Union government to submit a fresh Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) report after expressing dissatisfaction with the existing CFSL analysis of leaked audio clips allegedly implicating former Manipur chief minister N. Biren Singh in the State’s ethnic violence.

#SC for fresh FSL report on leaked audio clips 'involving' ex-Manipur CM Biren



Security forces discover 18 AK-47 rifles in E. Afghanistan

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.

#Security forces discover 18 AK-47 rifles in E. Afghanistan



Waqf Act Challenge: SC defers hearing, transfers case to Justice Gavai-led Bench

New Delhi, May 5 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Monday deferred the hearing on a batch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, transferring the matter to a bench led by Justice B.R. Gavai for further proceedings on May 15, 2025.

#Waqf Act Challenge: SC defers hearing #transfers case to Justice Gavai-led Bench

Maha HSC results: 93.64 pass percentages in Kolhapur division

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.

#Maha HSC results: 93.64 pass percentages in Kolhapur division



Odisha: Daitapati Ramakrishna under scanner over Daru Controversy at Jagannath Temple

Puri (Odisha), May 5 (UNI) Sri Jagannath Temple Daitapati Ramakrishna Dasmahapatra has come under scrutiny following an interview he gave to a West Bengal TV channel, in which he claimed that the idols (Bigrahas) of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, Subhadra, and Mahalaxmi installed at the Jagannath Temple in Digha were carved from surplus Daru (sacred wood) left over from the 2015 Nabakalebar ritual.

#Odisha: Daitapati Ramakrishna under scanner over Daru Controversy at Jagannath Temple

83.51 pc candidates pass in class 12 science stream exam in Gujarat

Gandhinagar, May 5 (UNI) This year, 83.51 per cent students have passed the science stream examination of class 12th at the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB).

#83.51 pc candidates pass in class 12 science stream exam in Gujarat

In Karnataka, love scores higher than marksheet

Bagalkot, May 5 (UNI) In a quiet neighbourhood of Bagalkot, a family''s unconventional response to academic failure has struck a chord across India — not for its defiance of social norms, but for the compassion at its core.

#In Karnataka # love scores higher than marksheet

Karnataka govt launches SC sub-caste survey

Bengaluru, May 5 (UNI) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday reaffirmed his government’s commitment to implementing internal reservation for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and launched a comprehensive caste survey aimed at gathering empirical data on sub-caste demographics across the state.

#Karnataka govt launches SC sub-caste survey

Postal Dept issues alert against job scams

Kochi, May 5 (UNI) The Central Region of Postal Department has issued warning against job scams following the arrest of two persons.

#Postal Dept issues alert against job scams



Delhi court acquits school teacher in rape case

New Delhi, May 4 (UNI): A Delhi court has acquitted a school teacher in an alleged case of rape filed by a woman in 2019 by saying if the prosecution case appears to be improbable or lacks credibility the necessarily the benefit of doubt necessarily has to go to the accused.

#Delhi court acquits school teacher in rape case

Maha: Eminent Islamic scholar Maulana Ghulam Mohammad Vastanvi passes away

Mumbai, May 4 (UNI) Maulana Ghulam Mohammad Vastanvi, an eminent Islamic scholar, visionary educationist and founder-rector of Jamia Islamia Ishaatul Uloom, Akkalkuwa, passed away on Sunday at age of 75.

#Maha: Eminent Islamic scholar Maulana Ghulam Mohammad Vastanvi passes away



Punjab Minister Bains suspends school in charge for forcing students to serve snacks at function

Chandigarh, May 4 (UNI) On the directions of Punjab School Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains, the In-charge of Government Senior Secondary School, Goindwal Sahib in Tarn Taran district, has been suspended with immediate effect after students were reportedly forced to serve snacks during a function at the school.

#Punjab Minister Bains suspends school in charge for forcing students to serve snacks at function



Himachal: HC dismisses UPSC aspirant’s plea for extra attempt over Covid disruption

Shimla, May 4 (UNI) The Himachal Pradesh High Court has dismissed a plea by a civil services aspirant seeking an additional attempt to appear in the UPSC examination, citing COVID-19 disruption in 2020.

#Himachal: HC dismisses UPSC aspirant’s plea for extra attempt over Covid disruption

Patrick Schwarzenegger campaigns for role of Patrick Bateman in Luca Guadagnino’s rendition of ‘American Psycho’

Los Angeles, May 4 (UNI) Patrick Schwarzenegger has been campaigning aggressively to star as iconic serial killer Patrick Bateman in director Luca Guadagnino‘s upcoming adaptation of ‘American Psycho’.

#Patrick Schwarzenegger campaigns for role of Patrick Bateman in Luca Guadagnino’s rendition of ‘American Psycho’



SRH fading playoff hopes meet DC''s steady ascent

Hyderabad, May 4 (UNI) With their playoff hopes hanging by a thread, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will look to salvage pride as they take on Delhi Capitals (DC) in Match 55 of the Indian Premier League 2025 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here on Monday.

#SRH fading playoff hopes meet DC''s steady ascent



SRH fading playoff hopes meet DC''s steady ascent

Hyderabad, May 4 (UNI) With their playoff hopes hanging by a thread, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will look to salvage pride as they take on Delhi Capitals (DC) in Match 55 of the Indian Premier League 2025 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here on Monday.

#SRH fading playoff hopes meet DC''s steady ascent



SRH fading playoff hopes meet DC''s steady ascent

Hyderabad, May 4 (UNI) With their playoff hopes hanging by a thread, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will look to salvage pride as they take on Delhi Capitals (DC) in Match 55 of the Indian Premier League 2025 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here on Monday.

#SRH fading playoff hopes meet DC''s steady ascent



Miss Brazil Jessica Scandiuzzi Pedroso arrives in Hyderabad for Miss World Pageant

Hyderabad, May 4 (UNI) The city of Hyderabad is abuzz with excitement as international beauty queens begin to arrive for the upcoming Miss World competition.

#Miss Brazil Jessica Scandiuzzi Pedroso arrives in Hyderabad for Miss World Pageant