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Netherlands returns Chola-era copper plates to India during Modi’s visit
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Perikatan Nasional chairman named Malaysia’s new opposition leader
He replaces former Bersatu deputy president Hamzah Zainuddin. ...
Malaysian delivery riders among 35 arrested for alleged loan sharking activities in Singapore
Malaysian riders were allegedly recruited through Telegram groups. ...
187 arrested as Malaysian police bust global scam rings
Police chief says KL's visa-exemption policy 'makes it easier for foreign criminals to operate' ...
Car crashes into pool at South Korea sports centre, swimmers rescue driver
There were about eight people in the pool at the time. ...
Samsung Electronics, South Korea union to resume pay talks on May 18, union says
Samsung Electronics chairman apologised to customers and the public over the labour dispute. ...
513 uncontested candidates selected ahead of June 3 local elections
A total of 513 candidates, including three local government heads, have been selected without a vote as they ran unopposed ahead of the June 3 local elections, the
India arrests kingpin in Neet case; paper leaked in coaching classes at his home
India's CBI arrested a kingpin in the Neet-UG 2026 case, who they identified as the source of the paper leak. The accused was identified as PV Kulkarni, a chemistry lecturer involved in the process of examination on behalf of India's National Testing Agency.
Japan pharmaceutical firm warns against rare diseases drug after deaths
Tokyo, Japan: A Japanese pharmaceutical firm has warned doctors against prescribing a drug for rare autoimmune diseases to new patients following the deaths of 20 people who took it. Kissei Pharmaceutical, which sells the drug Tavneos in Japan, sent a
2026 Taklimakan Rally starts in Urumqi, Xinjiang
URUMQI, May 16 (Xinhua) -- The Taklimakan Rally started Saturday in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, with an extended route that pushes nearly 300 competitors into the demanding edition. The rally will cross Xinjiang,
NEET-UG leak: CBI traces 2nd kingpin, a biology lecturer who was part of NTA panel
The woman lecturer,
What is Captagon and why is it called ‘Jihadi drug’? Explained
Captagon is the common
\u2018Anger with former MLA, disappointment with the system\u2019: How Pune Porsche crash victim\u2019s parents are living out their days
Aneesh Awadhiya, an IT
Millions of small choices can help shield India\u2019s economy
A rupee defended at
Sunetra Pawar vs old guard: Why NCP totters as first family cuts Praful, Tatkare down to size
Patel-Tatkare camp maintains
Anatomy of a bank account: How a mule account linked to cyber fraud operates
A simple investment
Teen, friend held after mother found stabbed; accused wanted to be “mafia don”
Hyderabad: A 16-year-old boy from Vizianagaram district allegedly killed his mother with the help of a friend, stole gold and cash, and fled across several
Oxfam India's activities against country’s economic interest: MHA to Delhi HC
The Ministry of Home Affairs has reportedly informed the Delhi High Court that Oxfam India was involved in what it described as a “negative and malicious campaign” against Assam’s tea industry, while also allegedly mobilising communities against the coal
UAE, India discuss regional security and economic cooperation during Modi visit
President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed economic cooperation and regional security during talks in Abu Dhabi on Friday.The meeting focused on expanding cooperation under the Comprehensive Strategic
NEET UG 2026: CBI arrests Pune lecturer as source of paper leak
New Delhi: The CBI said Friday it has arrested a retired Pune lecturer who worked on behalf of the National Testing Agency and was the “source” of the NEET UG 2026 paper leaks. P V Kulkarni, a former chemistry lecturer at Dayanand Junior
High Court rules Bhojshala is a Saraswati temple; Hindus offer prayers, Muslims plan SC challenge
Dhar: Devotees from the Hindu community entered the Bhojshala complex in Dhar district on Saturday and offered prayers after the Indore bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court declared the disputed site a temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati. The bench set
Owaisi calls Bhojshala verdict majoritarian-leaning like Babri Masjid, fears fallout for other sites
The Madhya Pradesh High Court verdict that rejected the Muslim side’s argument over its right to prayer at the disputed ASI-protected site by declaring Bhojshala a temple and not the Kamal Maula Mosque was, however, excoriated for allegedly being “biased” on
Telangana gig workers join global ‘switch off’, halt apps 12 pm to 5 pm
Hyderabad: Gig and platform workers in Telangana joined a nationwide shutdown and global solidarity action on Saturday, staging a coordinated “switch off” and deciding halting app based services from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. to protest rising fuel costs, low payouts
J&K: Sopore police conduct searches at multiple locations in connection with JeI-related UAPA case
During the searches, confiscated materials, including "incriminating material," like litrature linked to the banned organisation, documents, and digital devices, were seized and taken into custody for further investigation and examination. ...
Telangana HC refuses interim protection from arrest to Union Minister's son in POCSO case
Bageerath was booked on May 8 under
India makes first-ever seizure of `Jihadi Drug` Captagon worth Rs 182 crore; foreign national held: ...
India has recorded its first-ever seizure of Captagon,
UP: Lucknow University Professor detained over alleged exam paper leak offer and obscene calls
The complaint provided detailed particulars regarding the professor's alleged offer to leak examination question papers, as well as his obscene interactions with the student. ...
Bengal orders massive audit of 1.69 crore SC, ST, and OBC caste certificates issued since ...
In a major crackdown, the West Bengal Backward Classes Welfare department has ordered an urgent audit of all 1.69 crore SC, ST, and OBC certificates issued since 2011 following massive allegations of fraudulent quota claims. ...