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Bengal: ABVP clash with left-wing students’ union near Calcutta University

Kolkata: Several students were injured in a clash between ABVP and the Left-wing DSO near the College Street campus of Calcutta University, officials said Tuesday, May 5. Democratic Students’ Organisation (DSO) state…
Heavy rains cause paddy damage in Jayashankar Bhupalpally

Hyderabad: Heavy rains with strong winds hit the Kataram sub-division on the night of Tuesday, May 5, leading to flooding at the IKP centre in Mahadevpur mandal. The overflow caused damage to…

Assam: BJP-linked political play shows demolition of minority family’s house

Guwahati: A Bharatiya Janata Party-linked local political play during the election campaign in Assam drew criticism for portraying a Muslim family’s house demolition, while the audience laughed at the depiction. A video…
Thieves drag away IDFC Bank ATM using Bolero in Andhra Pradesh

Hyderabad: In a brazen early morning heist, a gang of masked thieves stole an entire IDFC First Bank ATM in Dharmavaram town of Sri Sathya Sai district in Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday,…
Detained Gaza flotilla activist Thiago Avila’s mother dies during imprisonment

Teresa Regina de Avila e Silva, the mother of detained Brazilian Gaza flotilla activist Thiago Avila, has passed away in Brasilia while her son remains in Israeli custody after being seized in…
CEC orders arrest of those involved in post-poll violence in Bengal: Official

Kolkata: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar directed the authorities concerned to immediately arrest those involved in post-poll violence and vandalism in West Bengal, an official said on Wednesday, May 6. The Election…
Cancer survivors to get post-treatment care at Goa Medical College

Panaji: A dedicated survivorship facility for cancer patients has been started at the Goa Medical College (GMC), aimed at supporting patients even after completion of the treatment, Health Minister Vishwajit Rane has…

Bomb threat poster triggers panic in Shimla; SDM office, court evacuated

Shimla: Panic erupted here after a poster warning of a bomb threat targeting the local court and the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) office in Rohru was discovered, police said on Wednesday, May 6.…
Too big for bus: Hyderabad’s 6’6″ conductor finds job he can stand up in

Hyderabad: For most conductors, the toughest part of the job is dealing with rowdy passengers or chasing down exact change. For Ameen Ahmed Ansari of Telangana State Road Transport Corporation’s (TGSRTC) Mehdipatnam depot,…
University of Hyderabad opens applications for executive MBA program

Hyderabad: The University of Hyderabad (UoH) has announced admissions for its Executive MBA program for the 2026-28 academic batch. The School of Management Studies is inviting applications from working professionals seeking to…
Four farmers killed as iron shed collapses due to heavy winds in Telangana

Hyderabad: Four farmers were killed and four others were injured when an iron shed at a procurement centre collapsed due to heavy winds in Telangana’s Mancherial district, said officials on Wednesday, May…
Samsung crosses USD 1 trillion valuation as AI boosts demand for chips

Samsung Electronics is now worth USD 1 trillion, joining a tiny club of the world’s most valuable companies, after a global rush to build artificial intelligence (AI) systems sent demand for its…
HC seeks comprehensive plan for crowd management in Mathura

Prayagraj: Taking note of crowd-related disasters in Mathura during festivals, the Allahabad High Court has asked the district authorities as to whether a comprehensive plan for crowd and crisis management exists for…
Every 6th BJP MP in LS won through ‘vote chori’: Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday, May 6, alleged that every sixth BJP MP in the Lok Sabha secured his or her seat through “vote chori” and asked if they…
Telangana sees strong response to VAHAN portal for vehicle registrations

Hyderabad: Telangana is witnessing a shift towards digital vehicle services as the VAHAN portal rollout gains pace. Over 79,000 vehicles out of 89,392 applications have received permanent registrations online. In addition, 3,223…