Patna, May 14 (UNI) Bihar Urban Development and Housing Minister Nitish Mishra today directed officials to fully strengthen the drainage system across the state, drawing lessons from waterlogging issues faced in previous years.
Washington, May 14 (UNI) House Democrats managed to secure enough signatures with Republican aid to bypass Speaker Mike Johnson and force a House vote on a combined package, introducing new sanctions on Russia while also providing billions of dollars in military and financial aid to Ukraine.
New Delhi, May 14 (UNI) Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Thursday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, with the two leaders reviewing progress in bilateral cooperation and exchanging views on key regional and global developments, including the conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia.
Chennai, May 14 (UNI) The Well Marked Low Pressure Area over the Bay persisted over the same region on Thursday promising rains in West Ghat, Cauvery delta an southern districts for the next 4-5 days.
London, May 14 (UNI) Braintree Town defender Tommy Smith has been named alongside Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood in New Zealand''s World Cup squad.
Lucknow, May 14 (UNI) Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken cognizance of the damage caused by storm, rain, and lightning in Uttar Pradesh.
Bhubaneswar, May 13 (UNI) In a significant step towards strengthening rail connectivity across Odisha, the Railway Board has approved the introduction of a new tri-weekly express train between Puri and Koraput under the East Coast Railway zone.
Peddapalli, May 13 (UNI) Peddapalli Member of Parliament Gaddam Vamsi Krishna on Wednesday alleged discrimination in grain procurement operations in Peddapalli district and accused officials of neglecting farmers, particularly those from neighbouring Mancherial district.
Baramati, May 13 (UNI) A training aircraft crashed in Maharashtra’s Baramati on Wednesday morning. According to preliminary reports, the aircraft went down near Gojubavi village during a routine training sortie. Fortunately, the pilot escaped without any injury.
Raipur, May 13 (UNI) The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders will begin at 8.45 pm IST as a full 20-overs-a-side match after rain and a wet outfield delayed proceedings at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium here on Wednesday evening.
By Parmod KumarNew Delhi, May 13 (UNI) Terming it "atrocious", the Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed a Madras High Court order restraining newly elected Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) MLA R. Seenivasa Sethupathi from voting in any floor test or trust vote in the Tamil Nadu Assembly. Sethupathi had won the Tiruppattur Assembly constituency in Sivagangai district by a margin of one vote.
Mosccow, May 13 (UNI/Sputnik) Russia does not rule out that the West is preparing another "bloody hoax" in Ukraine similar to the one arranged in the city of Bucha in 2022, Yulia Zhdanova, the head of the Russian delegation at the Vienna talks on military security and arms control, said on Wednesday.
New Delhi, May 13 (UNI) With the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games around the corner, the Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) approved two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra''s request for 47-day off-season training camp in Switzerland during its 173rd meeting here on Wednesday.
Washington, May 13 (UNI) US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rejected growing concerns that America''s weapons stockpiles are being dangerously depleted, calling political claims and reports about strained munitions "foolishly and unhelpfully overstated" during tense Congressional hearings this week about cost of Iran war.
Moscow, May 13 (UNI/Sputnik) A train has derailed in the Belgorod Region due to a gap of about 6.5 feet in the track, which may have been caused by the detonation of an explosive device, governor of the Belgorod Region, Vyacheslav Gladkov, said on Wednesday.
Hyderabad, May 12 (UNI) International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad (IIIT-H) and Athenian Tech Private Limited have entered into a partnership to advance research, education and industry collaboration in cybersecurity, with a focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML) and digital identity protection.
Washington/Kyiv, May 12 (UNI) The US and Ukraine have drafted a memorandum laying out the framework for a possible new defence partnership focused heavily on military technology and drone production, according to sources familiar with the discussions.
Dimapur, May 12 (UNI) Several districts in Nagaland, including Kohima, Chumoukedima, Dimapur, Peren, Wokha, Mokokchung, Mon, Longleng, and Tseminyu, are expected to experience localised thunderstorms, accompanied by lightning and light to moderaterainfall on May 13.
Thiruvananthapuram, May 12 (UNI) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rainfall warning for Kerala, forecasting intense showers across several districts between May 14 and May 16, 2026.
Chennai, May 12 (UNI) On the eve of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and TVK Founder C Joseph Vijay all set to seek a no trust vote in the Assembly to prove his majority, a vacation Bench of the Madras High Court on Tuesday restrained his party Tirupattur MLA Seenivasa Sethupathy from taking part in it on a petition filed by former DMK Minister K R Periyakaruppan, who had lost the April 23 elections to him by one vote.
Lucknow, May 12 (UNI) Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) National President Mayawati has expressed concern that uncertainty over the US–Iran conflict is contributing to a growing energy crisis and putting pressure on India’s foreign exchange reserves.
Hyderabad, May 12 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Tuesday directed District Collectors to work in “Mission Mode” to complete grain and maize procurement operations across the state without causing inconvenience to farmers.
Chandigarh, May 12 (UNI) Large parts of Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh witnessed a sharp change in weather conditions on Tuesday, with rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds bringing relief from rising temperatures, while the Meteorological Department issued orange alerts for several districts over the next few days.
Brussels, May 11 (UNI) Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas on Monday criticised Russian President Vladimir Putin over what she described as "very cynical" ceasefire calls related to the war in Ukraine.
Brussels, May 11 (UNI) The European union will disburse the first tranche of its €90 billion ($105.7 billion) loan package to Ukraine next week, EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos said Monday ahead of the EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Brussels.
Shahid K Abbas New Delhi, May 11 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to citizens to cut discretionary spending, conserve fuel, postpone gold purchases and embrace work-from-home practices has triggered a sharp national debate over whether the Indian economy is facing deeper structural stress than the government is publicly acknowledging.
Hamirpur (HP), May 11 (UNI) A powerful dust-storm followed by thunder showers repeatedly lashed all parts of the Hamirpur district on the intervening nights of Sunday and Monday and caused huge damage to the government and private properties.
New Delhi, May 10 (UNI) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday concluded two-day residential training camps for its Naveen Shahdara, North East, New Delhi and Karol Bagh district units under the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Mega Training Campaign, with senior leaders emphasising cadre development, ideological clarity and organisational expansion ahead of future political challenges.
New Delhi, May 10 (UNI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday said that for any organization, both resolve and training are essential, and training is the process that develops ideological clarity and efficiency within a worker.
Pune, May 9 (UNI) Social activist and Creative Foundation President Sandeep Khardekar has urged Navalkishore Ram, Commissioner of the Pune Municipal Corporation, to immediately provide water and drainage connections to the "Pink Buses" converted into mobile toilets for women, alleging that several such facilities are lying unused despite being ready for operation.
Pune, May 9 ( UNI) Maharashtra is likely to witness a mix of intense heat, humid weather and unseasonal rainfall over the next few days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned.
Lucknow, May 9 (UNI) The weather in Uttar Pradesh took an unexpected turn in the first week of May with unseasonal rain, and between May 1 and 7, the state recorded 730% more rainfall than normal.
Chennai, May 9 (UNI) Incessant raons, with heavy at times, lashed several parts of Tamil Nadu, including, North, south and Cauvery delta and Western Ghat regions bringing the much needed respite from the peak summer heat, even as Low Pressure was likely form over the Bay in the next 48 hrs, which would bring more showers for the next five days.
Moscow, May 9 (UNI) As Russia marked the 81st anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War with a tightly staged parade on Red Square, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday drew a direct line between the Soviet Union''s struggle against Nazi Germany and Russia''s ongoing confrontation with Ukraine, which he described as part of a broader conflict with a unified Western bloc.
Washington, May 9 (UNI) US President Donald Trump has announced a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, following renewed accusations from both sides that earlier truce agreements had been violated during Victory Day commemorations marking the Soviet Union’s defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II.
Hyderabad, May 8 (UNI): South Central Railway (SCR) Board member and Rajya Sabha MP, R. Krishnaiah, has urged Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to introduce a direct train service between Hyderabad/Secunderabad and Bhuj or Gandhidham in Kutch district of Gujarat.
Pune, May 8 (UNI) Pre-monsoon activity has intensified across the country, bringing sudden changes in weather conditions and offering relief from scorching heat in several states.
Mumbai, May 8 (UNI) As the Mumbai civic administration and ruling alliance leaders intensify their efforts to speed up drain cleaning work across the city ahead of the upcoming monsoon season, tensions have surfaced in Mumbai Mahayuti over Mayor’s drain cleaning inspection tours.
Lucknow, May 7 (UNI) Mitchell Marsh delivered a commanding batting masterclass as Lucknow Super Giants held their nerve to defeat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 9 runs in a rain-affected 19-over DLS Indian Premier League contest here on Thursday.
Chandigarh, May 7 (UNI) Roundglass Hockey Academy (RGHA) continues to shine on the national stage as three of its talented athletes have been named in the 24-member Indian U-18 Men''s squad for the upcoming home test series against Australia.
Nagpur, May 7 (UNI): A 35-year-old transperson allegedly died by suicide at a government hospital in Maharashtra’s Nagpur city on Thursday, nearly a month after undergoing amputation of both legs following a train accident, police said.
Varanasi, May 7 (UNI) The continuously declining groundwater level is becoming a matter of grave concern in Kashi, the parliamentary constituency of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
New Delhi, May 6 (UNI) Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) opened the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) field training and demonstration Centre at Burari plains in the national capital, on Wednesday.
Shimla, May 6 (UNI): The State Food Commission Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday stressed inter-departmental convergence and capacity-building to strengthen nutrition-related interventions across the state.
New Delhi, May 6 (UNI) The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has alleged administrative negligence by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) following the death of a two-year-old girl who fell into an open drain in Mukundpur Part-2.
Lucknow, May 6 (UNI) A significant change in weather patterns was observed in Uttar Pradesh following the rains on Tuesday, with a notable drop recorded in daytime temperatures.
Moscow, May 6 (Sputnik/UNI) Mahmood Khan Achakzai, the leader of the opposition in the National Assembly of Pakistan and chairman of the Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party, called on the government to resume dialogue with Afghanistan, warning that tense relations with the neighbouring state and political miscalculations are exacerbating Pakistan''s economic woes, Afghan news portal Ariana News reported.
Chandigarh, May 6 (UNI) Rainfall accompanied by hailstorms continued to bring relief from heat across Haryana for the third consecutive day, with the India Meteorological Department issuing a yellow alert for multiple districts. The impact of a western disturbance has led to a noticeable drop in both day and night temperatures across the state.
New Delhi, May 5 (UNI) Chief Minister Rekha Gupta today expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of an innocent child who had fallen into an open drain in the Mukundpur area of Bhalswa Dairy, Outer North Delhi.
New Delhi, May 5 (UNI): The Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, inaugurated a conference on ‘Brain-Computer Interface (BCI): Expanding Neural Frontiers & Its Strategic Implications’ jointly organised by Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) and the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies in the national capital, today.