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The state has also pushed virtual meetings, EV and CNG usage, and reduced official vehicle movement following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal for fuel conservation. Meanwhile, government-owned oil companies including Indian Oil Corporation, Hindust

Tripura announces two-day weekend to save fuel as Indian oil firms lose Rs 600 crore daily amid crude price surge

Amid rising crude oil prices, the Tripura government has announced a two-day weekend and revised office timings to save fuel and electricity. State-run oil firms like Indian Oil Corporation, Hindustan Petroleum and Bharat Petroleum continue losing nearly Rs 600 crore daily despite fuel price hikes.

May 25, 2026

'Forced to wear skullcap, offer namaz': explosive claims emerge in TCS Nashik scandal; family says accused Nida Khan is pregnant

Who Is Hania? New Twist In Nashik TCS Conversion Case As Investigators Question Nida Khan

A fresh development has surfaced in the Nashik religious conversion and rape case linked to a TCS office, with the SIT recovering chats mentioning the name "Hania," allegedly connected to the complainant's religious conversion and name change.

May 25, 2026

Hema Malini Accepts late Dharmendra's Padma Vibhushan; Ahana Cries, President Honours Harmanpreet Kaur, Uday Kotak at Padma Awards

Legendary actor Dharmendra was awarded the Padma Vibhushan posthumously for his immense contribution to Indian cinema. His wife and MP Hema Malini received the honour on his behalf. Renowned violinist Dr. N. Rajam also received the Padma Vibhushan for popularising the "Gayaki Ang" violin style.

May 25, 2026

K'taka on high alert after WHO declares Ebola outbreak global health emergency

DGCA issues Ebola precaution SOP for airlines linked to Congo, Uganda

DGCA issued SOP for airlines connected to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda amid concerns over Ebola cases in Africa. The SOP applies to carriers including Air India, IndiGo, Akasa Air, Qatar Airways, Emirates and Ethiopian Airlines

May 25, 2026

Trump rejects Iran's response to new US proposal

'Mandatorily requesting': Trump calls on Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkey and other nations to join Abraham Accords

US President Donald Trump urged Muslim-majority nations including Saudi Arabia and Qatar to normalize relations with Israel by joining the Abraham Accords as part of an emerging Iran peace deal. In a Truth Social post, Trump said broader participation would strengthen regional peace and suggested Iran could eventually join the accords too.

May 25, 2026

PIL in Supreme Court of India over viral 'Cockroach Janta Party' campaign as 'Cockroach' protests erupt in Coimbatore, Madurai over unemployment, NEET irregularities

'Don't take it so sentimentally': CJI tells lawyer who complained about 'activities' of Cockroach Janta Party, fake law degrees

SC was hearing a plea seeking action against the alleged distortion, memeification and commercial exploitation of judicial oral remarks on digital platforms. The petition argued that courtroom exchanges were being selectively clipped and circulated online without context, turning judicial proceedings into viral spectacles.

May 25, 2026

Marco Rubio, wife Jeanette visit Taj Mahal and Jaipur's Amber Fort

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, the visit included cultural receptions and heightened security arrangements in Jaipur. Rubio's India trip, covering Kolkata, Agra, Jaipur and New Delhi, is focused on boosting India-US cooperation in trade, defence, energy and strategic affairs.

May 25, 2026

'Divorced Daughter Than Dead One': SC Takes Up Twisha Sharma Death Case, CBI Probe Set to Begin

Twisha Sharma Death Case Hearing: CJI Surya Kant ordered a fair and independent investigation, urging Twisha Sharma's family and accused Samarth Singh and Giribala Singh to stop making public statements

May 25, 2026

"Hands on the trigger": Iran adviser claims legal right over Strait of Hormuz as US deal talks enter critical stage

Iranian adviser Mohsen Rezaei said Tehran has the "legal right" to manage the Strait of Hormuz. US President Donald Trump has claimed that a deal involving Iran and reopening the Strait of Hormuz has been "largely negotiated".

May 25, 2026

Nashik TCS harassment case: Police issue summons to AIMIM's Mateen Patel

A 1,500-page chargesheet has already been filed against multiple accused, including Patel, with police claiming to have uncovered evidence related to forced religious conversion, identity alteration, and digital communications between the accused and the victim.

May 25, 2026

Petrol, diesel prices hiked again for 4th time; fuel up Rs 7.5 in under 2 weeks

Fuel Prices Rise Again: Petrol Up ₹2.61, Diesel ₹2.71 Amid US-Iran Tensions and Crude Oil Surge

Petrol and diesel prices were hiked again across India, with petrol becoming costlier by ₹2.61 per litre and diesel by ₹2.71 per litre. This is the fourth fuel price hike in two weeks, taking the cumulative increase to over ₹7.5 per litre.

May 25, 2026

Trump, Netanyahu Agree Iran Deal Must End Nuclear Threat; Tehran Signals Hormuz Traffic May Resume Within 30 Days

Iran signalled that traffic through the Strait of Hormuz could return to normal within 30 days of a deal. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said "significant progress" had been made, raising hopes for a breakthrough that could ease regional tensions and stabilise global energy supplies.

May 24, 2026

PIL in SC over CJP campaign, 'Cockroach' protests erupt in Coimbatore, Madurai over unemployment, NEET irregularities

The plea argued that courtroom observations were being transformed into memes, monetised content and political branding, undermining judicial dignity. Youth-led "Cockroach" protests in Madurai and Coimbatore over unemployment, exam irregularities, fuel prices and corruption.

May 24, 2026

'I am a big fan of Prime Minister Modi, India can count on me': Trump

US President Donald Trump virtually addressed the US Embassy's 250th Independence Day celebration in New Delhi on Sunday, saying he loved India and called PM Narendra Modi his friend. ANI reported that Trump said India could count on him "100%".

May 24, 2026

India sends medical supplies, protective kits to Africa amid Ebola outbreak

WHO has declared the Ebola outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, while the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) termed it a continental health emergency. WHO has advised stricter surveillance and discouraged travel to affected areas. India.

May 24, 2026

Punjab police ASI killed as unidentified bike-borne assailants rain bullets at him in Amritsar

A Punjab Police ASI, Joga Singh, was shot dead by unidentified bike-borne assailants near Majitha in Amritsar while on his way to duty ahead of Municipal Council elections. The attackers reportedly fired four rounds at the officer before fleeing the scene.

May 24, 2026

Russia unleashes massive strike on Ukraine days after drone attack on college in Starobilsk

Russia launched a massive strike on Ukraine using ballistic, hypersonic, and cruise missiles days after a deadly drone attack on the Starobilsk Professional College in the Luhansk region. Moscow claimed the strikes targeted Ukrainian military and defence infrastructure, not civilians.

May 24, 2026

NEET exams to be computer-based from next year: Dharmendra Pradhan

Dharmendra Pradhan sends for IIT experts to resolve CBSE website glitches

Dharmendra Pradhan has asked CBSE to overhaul its payment gateway and IT systems after repeated re-evaluation portal glitches. Experts from Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur and banks including State Bank of India will help improve portal stability and payment systems.

May 24, 2026

Karnataka: Eight, including seven women, drown in river; President Murmu condoles loss of lives

At least eight people, including seven women from the same family, drowned in the Thatte Hakkalu river in Karnataka while reportedly collecting mussel shells. Several others were swept away by strong currents, triggering a major rescue operation.

May 24, 2026

No fuel shortage in country, PSU oil firms managing supply smoothly: Former BPCL Marketing Director

He also highlighted the volatile global oil market situation, pointing to rising crude oil prices, shipping and insurance costs, and fluctuating exchange rates as major challenges for oil companies. Rupee-dollar exchange rate has increased from around 89–90 to nearly 96.

May 24, 2026

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Tripura announces two-day weekend to save fuel as Indian oil firms lose Rs 600 crore daily amid crude price surge

Who Is Hania? New Twist In Nashik TCS Conversion Case As Investigators Question Nida Khan

Hema Malini Accepts late Dharmendra's Padma Vibhushan; Ahana Cries, President Honours Harmanpreet Kaur, Uday Kotak at Padma Awards

DGCA issues Ebola precaution SOP for airlines linked to Congo, Uganda

'Mandatorily requesting': Trump calls on Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkey and other nations to join Abraham Accords

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Marco Rubio, wife Jeanette visit Taj Mahal and Jaipur's Amber Fort

'Divorced Daughter Than Dead One': SC Takes Up Twisha Sharma Death Case, CBI Probe Set to Begin

"Hands on the trigger": Iran adviser claims legal right over Strait of Hormuz as US deal talks enter critical stage

Nashik TCS harassment case: Police issue summons to AIMIM's Mateen Patel

Fuel Prices Rise Again: Petrol Up ₹2.61, Diesel ₹2.71 Amid US-Iran Tensions and Crude Oil Surge

Trump, Netanyahu Agree Iran Deal Must End Nuclear Threat; Tehran Signals Hormuz Traffic May Resume Within 30 Days

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