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MEA clarifies EAM Jaishankar's remarks on Op Sindoor; calls out 'utter misrepresentation of facts'

New Delhi, May 17 -- The Ministry of External Affairs today sought to highlight the "utter misrepresentation of facts" over EAM S Jaishankar's remarks two days ago on Operation Sindoor. The MEA said ... Read More


China renews yellow alert for thick fog

Beijing, May 17 -- China's national observatory on Saturday morning renewed a yellow alert for thick fog in some parts of the country. From Saturday morning to noon, heavy fog with visibility under ... Read More


Trump blasts SC over blocking of deportations

Washington, May 17 -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday lashed out at the U.S. Supreme Court after it blocked his administration's effort to swiftly deport Venezuelan immigrants using a wartime la... Read More


Palestinian, Egyptian presidents urge immediate end to Israeli Gaza offensive

Baghdad, May 17 -- Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi on Saturday urged an immediate and permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Speaking at the 34th Arab... Read More


DVAC raids Ex-AIADMK Minister premises in DA case

Chennai, May 17 -- The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) on Saturday conducted searches at the residences of former AIADMK Minister Sevur S. Ramachandran, a sitting MLA from the Ara... Read More


Hemant Govt's new liquor policy to benefit favourites: Jharkhand BJP chief

Ranchi, May 17 -- Bharatiya Janata Party's Jharkhand state president and Leader of Opposition, Babulal Marandi, on Saturday strongly criticised the Hemant government's new liquor policy, alleging that... Read More


21 killed as suspected tornadoes hit US Missouri, Kentucky

Washington, May 17 -- At least 21 people were killed as suspected tornadoes swept through parts of the U.S. states of Missouri and Kentucky from Friday into Saturday morning, said authorities. Kentuc... Read More


Five drown, 3 escape as Van plunges in 50 ft deep well

Chennai, May 17 -- Five people were drowned while three others managed to escape when the van in which they were travelling plunged into a 50 ft deep road side well near Sathankulam in the southern ... Read More


UN chief urges permanent ceasefire, free flow of aid in Gaza

Baghdad, May 17 -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday urged a permanent ceasefire, unconditional release of all hostages, and the free flow of humanitarian aid in the Gaza Strip. Gute... Read More


Israeli army says killed Hezbollah commander in S Lebanon

Jerusalem, May 17 -- The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement that it struck and killed a Hezbollah commander in southern Lebanon on Saturday. According to the statement, the commander, w... Read More