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PM to decide Naqvi's India visit for ICC meetingsPublished on: May 17, 2026 4:57 AM

Pakistan, May 17 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will decide whether Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi travels to India for upcoming International Cricket Council (ICC) meetings, a P... Read More


Stench of neglect: Citizens gasp for clean air around Kanjurmarg landfill

India, May 17 -- When the Bombay High Court (HC) reconvenes after the summer vacations in June, as part of an ongoing hearing, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will have to submit a detail... Read More


Government imposes curbs on import of silver, moves it to 'restricted' category

New Delhi, May 17 -- The government on Saturday made its authorisation necessary to import silver by shifting the metal from the "free" to the "restricted" category after imports surged 157.16% on an ... Read More


Suvendu Adhikari signals end of Bengal's era of impunity

India, May 17 -- The walls of Nabanna, West Bengal's state secretariat on the banks of the Hooghly, have witnessed much political theatre over the years. But the seven days following Suvendu Adhikari'... Read More


Trump claims Iran interested in reaching an agreementPublished on: May 17, 2026 4:14 AM

Pakistan, May 17 -- United States President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Iran had "an interest in reaching an agreement" as negotiations over the country's nuclear programme and the ongoing conf... Read More


Congress had a tough time choosing Satheesan over Venugopal as Keralam CM

India, May 17 -- Even as Congress named V. D. Satheesan as Keralam Chief Minister, knocking out from the race contenders such as K. C. Venugopal and Ramesh Chennithala, party insiders said that it was... Read More


Examination system faces credibility crisis after NEET-UG cancellation

India, May 17 -- India's central examination system is facing its deepest credibility crisis in years after the nationwide cancellation of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEE... Read More


The Thucydides trap: How Trump fell for Xi's bluff

India, May 17 -- The body language of US delegation members was evidence of their unease at the patronizing manner that Xi had while speaking to the US President. Each meeting was laden with the symbo... Read More


NEET-UG leak 'mastermind' held, row reaches SC

India, May 17 -- A Delhi court granted CBI custody of two accused in the widening NEET-UG paper leak investigation. A Rouse Avenue court granted 10 days' custody of Manisha Waghmare and Prahalad Kulk... Read More


UP govt shifts gears towards carpooling, public transport

LUCKNOW, May 17 -- Amid growing emphasis on fuel conservation, the Uttar Pradesh government has directed departments to promote carpooling, reduce avoidable vehicle use and encourage public transport ... Read More