Samir Burahgohain

A fire broke out in an AC coach of the Thiruvananthapuram-Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express in Madhya Pradesh's Ratlam district early Sunday. The B-1 coach, carrying 68 passengers, was detached, and all passengers were safely deboarded without injuries. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

CNG prices in Delhi-NCR have seen another increase, rising by Re 1 per kg to ₹80.09, following a ₹2 hike just two days prior. This latest revision, effective May 17, mirrors broader fuel price increases across India, attributed to rising global energy costs amid the West Asia conflict.

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has struck down a 2003 ASI order permitting Friday namaz at the disputed site, in a verdict that aligns with the Supreme Court’s 2019 judgment in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid case

A Marshall Islands-flagged LPG carrier carrying nearly 20,000 tonnes of fuel safely docked in Kandla, having crossed the Strait of Hormuz. This marks a crucial energy supply movement amidst ongoing Middle East conflict, which has disrupted India's crude reserves by nearly 15%.

Chennai Super Kings' IPL 2026 playoff hopes hinge on the Punjab Kings vs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru match. An RCB victory would simplify CSK's path to qualification, allowing them to control their destiny by winning their remaining two games. A PBKS win, however, would intensify the pressure and potentially lead to a Net Run Rate battle.

An 80-year-old man confessed to fatally hacking his 72-year-old wife with an axe while she slept outside their daughter's home. The accused, Harpal, surrendered at a police outpost early Saturday. Authorities found Urmila deceased with multiple axe wounds. Preliminary investigations point to prolonged domestic disputes and the accused's alleged mental health issues as contributing factors to the tragic incident.

The govt should decontrol the price of all fertilisers and instead give all farmers a flat grant of Rs 5,000, paid into their bank accounts

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt declared the era of manual code writing is over, citing AI's explosive power. He believes programmers still using traditional methods are behind, as AI enables individuals to build powerful applications previously requiring large teams. This shift is causing a sell-off in software stocks, with companies needing to adapt quickly to survive.

Rajasthan Royals' 15-year-old batting sensation, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, is drawing significant fan attention with his aggressive style and impressive strike rate of 236.55. He has amassed 440 runs and smashed 40 sixes in 11 IPL games. Coaches emphasize letting him enjoy his batting while acknowledging the challenges of evolving against future opposition.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu announced financial incentives for families having a third child (₹30,000) and a fourth child (₹40,000) to combat declining population rates. With the state's Total Fertility Rate at a low 1.5, Naidu aims to reverse this trend, viewing children as vital economic resources. This initiative complements existing measures to boost population growth.