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With the once-in-12-years Saraswati Pushkaralu under way, the town of Kaleshwaram has transformed into a sacred theatre of ritual and riverine power. At this rare confluence of three rivers — Godavari, Pranahita and the invisible Saraswati — pilgrims gather to seek spiritual liberation, guided by myths and the deep pull of something unseen yet powerfully felt, writes P. Sridhar

In Ghaziabad, a 13-year-old girl was allegedly raped by her 19-year-old cousin. The accused, who had asked the girl to help with cooking after his wife's death, stayed overnight at her residence and allegedly assaulted her in her room. He threatened her into silence. The assault was discovered when the girl complained of stomach pain.

An expelled Pakistan High Commission staffer, identified as an ISI officer, attempted to recruit Indian nationals by targeting visa applicants and their relatives. He aimed to gather sensitive information and promote pro-Pakistan narratives online. This incident follows a pattern of Pakistani intelligence operatives using the high commission for espionage, leading to previous expulsions and staff reductions.

Eastern border districts fare worse than their western counterparts, data show

This development comes as the ruling Trinamool Congress leaders have accused BJP of trying to include duplicate and fake voters in Bengal’s voter lists

In its reaction, India said it has consistently supported Mauritius's "legitimate claim" over the Chagos Archipelago in keeping with its principled position on "decolonisation, respect for sovereignty, and the territorial integrity of nations".

Boats and tractors were pressed into service to rescue people as pre-monsoon showers battered the city and left many layouts and roads flooded. K.V. Aditya Bharadwaj and Shreyas H.S. examine the systemic problems that have pushed the city into such situations repeatedly

According to an order issued by Directorate of School Education Kashmir, the new timing in schools within the municipal limits of Srinagar city will be from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., while in the areas falling outside the municipal limits, the timing will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

This comes amidst a nationwide push for a transition to clean energy sources, with a target of achieving 500 gigawatts (GW) of energy from non-fossil sources by 2030

Mr. Raut called for a thorough probe into the matter to investigate the person under whose name room 102 was booked

They are aimed at stalling development of the State and Amaravati, and terrorise industrialists, says the Finance Minister

Cards are being issued in 21 days of submission of application, subject to compliance with the eKYC norm, he says

As of May 19, there were no Coronavirus cases in the State, according to an official release

In May 2024, the Calcutta High Court cancelled all Other Backward Classes (OBC) certificates issued in West Bengal since 2010

Rishabh Pant expressed satisfaction after Lucknow Super Giants' 33-run victory over Gujarat Titans, highlighting the team's potential despite their IPL 2025 playoff exit. He praised the batting performances of Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, and Nicholas Pooran, acknowledging the team's resilience amidst injury concerns. While noting fielding lapses, Pant remained optimistic about learning and improving.

Individuals previously aligned with the Awami League are increasingly being subjected to mob attacks and legal persecution under the Yunus-led interim government; at least 119 people have been killed and 74 injured since the interim government assumed office in August, says Human Rights Support Society

The IMD forecasted heavy rainfalls till May 27 across various districts in Uttar Pradesh.

Cultivation must be restricted to crops with strong market demand, he says, adding that short-term and long-term challenges need to be addressed through the Cabinet Sub-Committee