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‘I Laughed It Off’: VCK Chief Reveals Surprise CM Offer From DMK-AIADMK ‘Even After Backing TVK’
Speaking exclusively to News18, Thol Thirumavalavan confirmed that talks between the rival Dravidian giants did take place at the peak of the government formation drama this month
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Fire breaks out in Bihar passenger train; no casualties reported
A fire broke out in the Sasaram-Patna passenger train on Monday due to a suspected short circuit at Sasaram Junction in Bihar.No casualties have been reported so far. Read More
She Was On Her Way To College. A Railway Car Hit Her. Nine Years Later, The Fine Is Rs 25,000
Bombay high court wanted Rs 5 crore for her. Railways said no — and added she was on her phone when the signal was red. Read More
Bihar Train Fire: Massive Blaze Erupts In Patna Fast Passenger Coach At Sasaram A Day After Rajdhani Incident
A major fire gutted a coach of the Patna Fast Passenger Train at Sasaram railway station in Bihar on Monday. Read More
WHO declares Ebola outbreak global health emergency
NEW DELHI: As the World Health Organization on Sunday declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), Indian health experts said there is no reason for panic as Ebola does n Read More
Dr. Hook frontman Dennis Locorriere passes away at 76
Dennis Locorriere, the renowned voice of the band Dr. Hook, passed away at the age of 76 on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Read More
Huma: ‘Aishwarya made film festivals so important’
Actor and producer Huma Qureshi made her big return to the Cannes Film Festival over the weekend, where she appeared at the Red Sea Film Foundation’s Women in Cinema gala. Read More
Janhvi Kapoor went beyond acting in ‘Peddi’
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Janhvi Kapoor has earned glowing praise from Buchi Babu Sana for her commitment to ‘Peddi’. Read More
‘Raja Shivaji’ grosses over Rs 100 crore on Day 17
Riteish Deshmukh’s ‘Raja Shivaji’ is currently in its third week at the theatres. The movie, based on the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, has been earning steadily after completing two weeks in cinemas. Read More
Yash explains ‘Toxic’ delay reason
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‘KGF’ star Yash is playing a much larger role than just the lead in the upcoming actioner ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’. Read More
PM Modi woos Swedish cos to invest in India, says ‘reform express’ going at full speed
Gothenburg, May 17 (PTI): Asserting that India’s “reform express” is going at full speed, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday asked Swedish companies to enhance their presence in manufacturing, green hydrogen mission, clean ener Read More
India, Sweden agree to elevate ties to Strategic Partnership as PM Modi holds talks with Swedish counterpart
Gothenburg (Sweden), May 17 (PTI): India and Sweden on Sunday agreed to elevate their relationship to a Strategic Partnership, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with his Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson, focusing on trade, technology, de Read More
India To Build 30-Million-Barrel Strategic Oil Reserve In UAE, Boosting National Stockpile By 70%
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Deals enhance energy security amid West Asia instability. Read More
Big Relief For Flyers: Maharashtra Government Cuts Aviation Fuel VAT Sharply
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Maharashtra slashes Aviation Turbine Fuel VAT to 7%.
Reduced VAT aims to ease airline costs and airfares.
New rate effective until November 14 for relief. Read More
EXCLUSIVE | Homebuyers Go Premium, NRIs Hit Pause: Why Rs 1.5 Cr+ Homes Now Dominate India Market
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Real estate market shifts towards premium, infrastructure-driven growth.
India’s real estate market is undergoing a sharp transformation. Read More
Georgia showcases Iconic hiking trails for global adventure travellers
Positioned between Europe and Asia, Georgia is gaining visibility among international adventure travellers for its expanding hiking and trekking offerings across the Caucasus Mountains. Read More
tulah Clinical Wellness unveils flagship integrated wellness sanctuary in Kerala
tulah Clinical Wellness has officially unveiled its flagship wellness sanctuary in Kerala, marking a significant step in positioning India as a growing force in the global wellness and integrative healthcare landscape. Read More
Tourism sector braces for impact after PM Modi calls for cut in overseas leisure travel
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called on citizens to voluntarily reduce overseas travel, postpone destination weddings abroad and curb non-essential imports as India seeks to shield itself from the e Read More
ANA partners Aamir Khan Productions for film ‘Ek Din’, marks entry into Indian cinema collaborations
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has announced a strategic travel partnership with Aamir Khan Productions Pvt. Ltd. for the upcoming Hindi film ‘Ek Din’, marking the airline’s first collaboration with the Indian film industry. Read More
‘I Laughed It Off’: VCK Chief Reveals Surprise CM Offer From DMK-AIADMK ‘Even After Backing TVK’
Speaking exclusively to News18, Thol Thirumavalavan confirmed that talks between the rival Dravidian giants did take place at the peak of the government formation drama this month
Go to Source
Read More
Fire breaks out in Bihar passenger train; no casualties reported
A fire broke out in the Sasaram-Patna passenger train on Monday due to a suspected short circuit at Sasaram Junction in Bihar.No casualties have been reported so far. Read More
She Was On Her Way To College. A Railway Car Hit Her. Nine Years Later, The Fine Is Rs 25,000
Bombay high court wanted Rs 5 crore for her. Railways said no — and added she was on her phone when the signal was red. Read More
Bihar Train Fire: Massive Blaze Erupts In Patna Fast Passenger Coach At Sasaram A Day After Rajdhani Incident
A major fire gutted a coach of the Patna Fast Passenger Train at Sasaram railway station in Bihar on Monday. Read More
WHO declares Ebola outbreak global health emergency
NEW DELHI: As the World Health Organization on Sunday declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), Indian health experts said there is no reason for panic as Ebola does n Read More
Dr. Hook frontman Dennis Locorriere passes away at 76
Dennis Locorriere, the renowned voice of the band Dr. Hook, passed away at the age of 76 on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Read More
Huma: ‘Aishwarya made film festivals so important’
Actor and producer Huma Qureshi made her big return to the Cannes Film Festival over the weekend, where she appeared at the Red Sea Film Foundation’s Women in Cinema gala. Read More
Janhvi Kapoor went beyond acting in ‘Peddi’
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Janhvi Kapoor has earned glowing praise from Buchi Babu Sana for her commitment to ‘Peddi’. Read More
‘Raja Shivaji’ grosses over Rs 100 crore on Day 17
Riteish Deshmukh’s ‘Raja Shivaji’ is currently in its third week at the theatres. The movie, based on the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, has been earning steadily after completing two weeks in cinemas. Read More
Yash explains ‘Toxic’ delay reason
FB
‘KGF’ star Yash is playing a much larger role than just the lead in the upcoming actioner ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’. Read More
PM Modi woos Swedish cos to invest in India, says ‘reform express’ going at full speed
Gothenburg, May 17 (PTI): Asserting that India’s “reform express” is going at full speed, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday asked Swedish companies to enhance their presence in manufacturing, green hydrogen mission, clean ener Read More
India, Sweden agree to elevate ties to Strategic Partnership as PM Modi holds talks with Swedish counterpart
Gothenburg (Sweden), May 17 (PTI): India and Sweden on Sunday agreed to elevate their relationship to a Strategic Partnership, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with his Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson, focusing on trade, technology, de Read More
India To Build 30-Million-Barrel Strategic Oil Reserve In UAE, Boosting National Stockpile By 70%
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Deals enhance energy security amid West Asia instability. Read More
Big Relief For Flyers: Maharashtra Government Cuts Aviation Fuel VAT Sharply
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Maharashtra slashes Aviation Turbine Fuel VAT to 7%.
Reduced VAT aims to ease airline costs and airfares.
New rate effective until November 14 for relief. Read More
EXCLUSIVE | Homebuyers Go Premium, NRIs Hit Pause: Why Rs 1.5 Cr+ Homes Now Dominate India Market
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Real estate market shifts towards premium, infrastructure-driven growth.
India’s real estate market is undergoing a sharp transformation. Read More
Georgia showcases Iconic hiking trails for global adventure travellers
Positioned between Europe and Asia, Georgia is gaining visibility among international adventure travellers for its expanding hiking and trekking offerings across the Caucasus Mountains. Read More
tulah Clinical Wellness unveils flagship integrated wellness sanctuary in Kerala
tulah Clinical Wellness has officially unveiled its flagship wellness sanctuary in Kerala, marking a significant step in positioning India as a growing force in the global wellness and integrative healthcare landscape. Read More
Tourism sector braces for impact after PM Modi calls for cut in overseas leisure travel
Picture used for representation only
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called on citizens to voluntarily reduce overseas travel, postpone destination weddings abroad and curb non-essential imports as India seeks to shield itself from the e Read More
ANA partners Aamir Khan Productions for film ‘Ek Din’, marks entry into Indian cinema collaborations
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has announced a strategic travel partnership with Aamir Khan Productions Pvt. Ltd. for the upcoming Hindi film ‘Ek Din’, marking the airline’s first collaboration with the Indian film industry. Read More
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Who Is Kami Rita Sherpa? Meet The Climber Who Summited Everest 32 Times
Kami Rita Sherpa had climbed Mount Everest, known as Sagarmatha in Nepali, twice each in 2023 and 2024. Read More
‘Lack Of Understanding’: India Rejects Dutch PM’s Remarks On Minorities, Press Freedom
According to Dutch newspaper De Volkskrant, PM Jetten had said that the Dutch government had concerns regarding developments in India, including press freedom and minority rights. Read More
Australian Fashion Week wraps up five-day extravaganza in Sydney
Published May 18, 2026
Australian Fashion Week wrapped up its 2026 schedule on Friday, bringing down the curtain on a five-day fashion extravaganza in Sydney, where both established and emerging brands showcased their newest collections to g Read More
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