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India has accused Pakistan of violating the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) due to persistent cross-border terrorism. At a conference in Tajikistan, Kirti Vardhan Singh condemned Pakistan's attempt to misuse the forum by raising IWT issues. Singh highlighted the need to reassess the treaty due to changed circumstances like technological advancements and climate change.

Officials say that the contractor could not mobilise sufficient machinery and workforce in time; WRD Minister asks officials to issue notice to contracting agency   

An Israeli airstrike on May 13 targeted and killed Muhammad Sinwar, a senior Hamas figure, while he was operating in a tunnel beneath the European Hospital in Khan Younis. The strike also eliminated Muhammad Shabana and Mahdi Quara, commanders within Hamas's ranks. When Yahya Sinwar was killed in combat in October 2024, Muhammad Sinwar became the leader of Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

Mr. Vidya Sagar was unanimously elected as president of the association at a meeting held recently

Satyanarayana calls Mahanadu event a drama, says the event aimed at diverting attention from the ‘failures of the NDA government’

The investigating officers took the accused into custody from the Vijayawada jail and and questioned them for the second day

The aim is to enhance aerial security and prevent unauthorised drone activity in the airspace of the temple town 

The Delhi High Court upheld the 2017 termination of an Army officer who refused to participate in regimental religious parades due to his Christian faith. The court emphasized that the armed forces are united by their uniform, not divided by religion, and the officer's behavior was against the secular norms of the Army.

Director of Public Health said that Tamil Nadu has implemented comprehensive interventions focussed on enforcement, awareness, capacity building, cessation services and safeguarding institutions from tobacco exposure

CDS General Anil Chauhan acknowledged India's initial fighter jet losses during Operation Sindoor against terror hubs in Pakistan and PoK on May 7. He refuted Pakistan's claims of shooting down six IAF aircraft, including Rafales. India adapted its tactics, inflicting significant damage on Pakistani airbases deep inside the border before a ceasefire was established.

In Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, all poultry shops are closed for 21 days after avian influenza strains H5N1 and H9N2 were detected in bird samples from five city localities. Following confirmation from NIHSAD Bhopal, culling operations began within a 1km radius of infected zones.

For nearly three decades, very few improvements were made to the primary urban-suburban rail network of Chennai. Although the MRTS and Metro Rail were introduced, the Metro has become more popular due to its superior services. Now, it seems that for the first time, there appears to be a focused effort to improve rail services in Chennai. Along with enhancements to the Metro, will the city have an enviable rail service in a decade?

What are the situations in which countries can close their airspace? Are only military planes banned? What happens to civilian flights? After Operation Sindoor, are Indian planes now being allowed in Pakistan and vice-versa?

Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin visited his elder brother M K Alagiri at his Madurai residence on Saturday night, marking a significant reunion after years of estrangement. The visit, prompted by Alagiri's invitation, occurred after Stalin's roadshow in the city. This is the second time Stalin is meeting Alagiri in a long time, previously meeting in Vellore in 2024.

India's active Covid-19 cases have surpassed 3,000, with Kerala reporting the highest number. Recent data indicates a rise in cases over the past ten days, accompanied by a few deaths. Health officials are closely monitoring the situation, emphasizing that the infections appear mild and are primarily being managed at home, with genome sequencing identifying Omicron sub-variants as the cause.

A senior citizen couple successfully sued South Western Railway after being denied a refund for a train journey they couldn't undertake due to severe overcrowding. The consumer commission ruled in their favor, citing deficiency in service, and ordered a full refund along with compensation for mental agony and litigation costs.

In Gurgaon's Ridgewood Estate, concerned neighbors alerted authorities to the plight of an elderly couple allegedly abandoned by their son living abroad. The Haryana Human Rights Commission intervened, ordering a comprehensive assessment after residents reported the couple's distress and lack of proper care.

DGP Gaurav Yadav announces intensified crackdown with fresh action plans, while Congress challenges AAP’s ‘drug-free Punjab’ deadline

What are the draft proposals? What has the Ministry of Finance clarified? What will be the impact on borrowers?