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People-to-people contact key to breaking Pakistan deadlock: RSS's Hosabale

Hosabale said Pakistan's military and political leadership have lost India's confidence and it is time for civil society to lead the way

Road map set for Indian P&I club, says DFS secretary M Nagaraju

West Asia bound vessels to benefit from coverage under Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool

Supreme Court says Kapur family feud would make 'Mahabharata seem small'

Supreme Court to hear Rani Kapur's plea alleging attempts to alter control of family-linked firm despite ongoing mediation in Sunjay Kapur estate dispute

IMD launches two AI-enabled monsoon forecast models for first time in India

IMD says 2026 monsoon likely to reach parts of south Bay of Bengal, Andaman Sea and Andaman & Nicobar Islands by the weekend

CJI forms panel to assess court infrastructure, seek ₹50,000 crore

The panel will assess judicial infrastructure gaps, recommend reforms, and build a case for a dedicated Rs 40,000-50,000 crore allocation

Centre cancels NEET-UG 2026 amid paper leak allegations; re-test to follow

NTA further said the Government of India has decided to hand over the matter to the CBI for a 'comprehensive inquiry' into the allegations

Vijay shuts 717 liquor outlets: Tamil Nadu's long battle with prohibition

Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay's decision to shut 717 TASMAC liquor outlets has revived the long-running debate over prohibition, liquor regulation and state-controlled alcohol sales in Tamil Nadu

CBI takes over probe into killing of Suvendu's aide Chandranath Rath

The central probe agency has also re-registered the FIR earlier lodged by the police, they said, adding that a DIG-rank officer is heading the SIT

Himanta Biswa Sarma takes oath as Assam CM for second straight term

The swearing-in ceremony marks the formation of the third successive NDA government in the state

CM Vijay orders closure of 717 retail liquor shops across Tamil Nadu

There has been widespread demand, especially from women and a few political parties in the state, that all the liquor shops in the state should be closed

BMC announces 10% water cut across Mumbai from May 15 over monsoon concerns

The authorities appealed to the citizens of Mumbai not to panic and advised judicious use of water

BJD demands rejection of disputed votes cast during March 16 RS elections

The Naveen Patnaik-led BJD alleged grave statutory violations in the Odisha Rajya Sabha elections and sought an independent probe into the issuance of second ballot papers

Heatwave intensifies in west India; rain, storms likely in Delhi-NCR

IMD has warned of prolonged heatwave conditions across western and central India even as thunderstorms, gusty winds and heavy rain are expected in parts of the north, south and Northeast

Four ministers to take oath in new Assam govt along with CM Sarma today

Former minister and senior BJP leader Ranjeet Kumar Dass will be the NDA's candidate for the position of Speaker of the state Assembly, Sarma said in a post on X

Supreme Court suggests steps for speedy disposal of bail pleas in HCs

The Supreme Court has directed High Courts to ensure timely disposal of bail pleas and avoid casual adjournments in matters involving personal liberty

NCW alleges 'toxic workplace environment' at TCS Nashik back office

The case has attracted nationwide attention as it involves India's top software-services exporter, which has annual revenue of $30 billion and is part of the salt-to-aviation Tata Group

J&K to auction 12 limestone blocks in second tranche from May 12

The Ministry of Mines will auction 12 limestone blocks in Jammu & Kashmir to support industrial growth, infrastructure development and economic activity

Bengal CEO Manoj Agarwal appointed chief secretary by Adhikari-led BJP govt

Agarwal came into political focus during the Assembly elections after overseeing the Election Commission-mandated Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls

Adhikari-led Bengal Cabinet okays BSF fencing land transfer, Census rollout

The meeting, attended by the five ministers sworn in so far, also decided to induct Bengal into multiple central government schemes, including the Ayushman Bharat health coverage programme

Govt says no shortage of fuel day after PM Modi's austerity appeal

A government official said India had sufficient crude inventories and that refinery operations were continuing without disruption