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YS Sharmila on hunger strike to support Visakhapatnam Steel Plant workers

Congress leader Sharmila criticised the management of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, accusing them of ignoring workers' problems and acting in a harsh and controlling manner

Security forces kill 27 maoists in Chhattisgarh's Abujhmad forest

The encounter took place during a joint anti-Naxal operation involving DRG personnel from four districts; top Maoist leader Basavaraju suspected among the dead

Two-thirds of job seekers open to new roles but unsure of sectors: Report

The report by LinkedIn is based on inputs from over 2,001 employed and unemployed respondents aged 18-78 years between April 25, to May 6, 2025

'This is India, I'll speak Hindi': SBI staff sparks Hindi-Kannada row

An SBI official refusing to speak Kannada in Bengaluru triggered public outrage, an official apology, CM Siddaramaiah's condemnation, and a renewed Kannada pride debate

Violation of human rights: NHRC takes cognizance of Ashoka professor arrest

Professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad was arrested earlier this week for his social media post over India's 'Operation Sindoor'

India reaffirms global health commitment at 78th World Health Assembly

The health secretary reiterated India's strong support for a legal, binding framework that enhances global cooperation while respecting national sovereignty and capacities

Why demolition drive at Delhi's Sarojini Nagar market has sparked outcry

Sarojini Nagar market vendors have complained that the NDMC's encroachment drive also targeted legal structures and came without formal notice

Why did US reject 25 MT of mangoes? India alleges inspection lapse

India alleges US inspectors bypassed protocol during mango inspections, leading to destruction of 25 MT fruit and loss of $500,000 for exporters

Mizoram declared India's first fully literate state, confirms CM Lalduhoma

On May 20, CM Lalduhoma announced Mizoram as the country's first fully 'literate' state. He said it in presence of Union Minister of State for Education Jayant Chaudhary at a Mizoram University event

CM Siddaramaiah slams SBI manager for refusing to speak Kannada

In a post on X, Siddaramaiah said that all bank employees should treat customers with dignity and make every effort to communicate in the local language

Lawyers avoid work during vacations, judiciary blamed for backlog, says CJI

A two-judge bench comprising CJI Gavai and Justice Augustine George Masih were annoyed after a lawyer requested for listing of a matter after the summer vacation

SC grants anticipatory bail to ex-IAS officer Puja Khedkar in fraud case

Supreme Court says custodial interrogation not needed; Puja Khedkar is accused of using fake disability and OBC certificates to qualify for the civil services exam

Delhi govt withdraws order cancelling officials' leave amid Pak tensions

The services department of Delhi government said it's previous order dated May 8 cancelling all leaves of officers/officials stands withdrawn with immediate effect

National Herald case: ED has prima facie case against Rahul, Sonia Gandhi

In April, the ED filed a chargesheet in connection with the money laundering case linked to the National Herald case, naming Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi

Mamata urges North Bengal officials to stay alert for cross-border threats

She also asked the officials to stay alert in view of potential flooding due to heavy rain

No one can claim government land as Waqf, Centre tells Supreme Court

Centre defends Waqf (Amendment) Act in Supreme Court, says even land used for religious activity cannot override state ownership if it's government property

ED searches at educational institutions linked to Karnataka Home minister

Searches were underway at Sri Siddhartha Medical College and Sri Siddhartha Institute Of Technology in Tumakuru and Sri Siddhartha Institute Of Medical Sciences in Nelamangala

SC grants interim bail to Ashoka professor, raps him for 'choice of words'

Ashoka University's Associate Professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad gets interim bail amid Operation Sindoor post row, with Supreme Court ordering SIT probe

Murshidabad violence: HC panel blames police, names TMC leader in report

Calcutta High Court panel says TMC leader led targeted attacks on Hindu homes while police failed to act as shops, temples and houses were looted and burned

Delhi Police cracks down on illegal narcotic medicines racket, 1 arrested

The information revealed that the peddlers have set up a few godowns in the Mehram Nagar area where these prohibited items are being stored