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According to the CBSE Board, a total of 1,780,365 students registered for the Class 12 examinations in 2026.
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A Pakistan-made fan found at a madrasa in Uttar Pradesh sparked controversy after its photo went viral online. Police investigation revealed the fan was legally shipped from Saudi Arabia by a worker there, and no illegal activity or wrongdoing was discovered
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Bandi Sai Bageerath, son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar, failed to appear before police for questioning in a POCSO case registered at Pet-Basheerabad Police Station. Investigators have intensified the probe as his anticipatory bail plea is expected to come up for hearing
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The incident happened between Kotzim and Kotlen villages
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A 56-year-old farmer died after being engulfed in flames while attempting to control a fire that spread from burning maize stubble to his standing paddy crop in Kanakapur village of Nirmal district. Police said the incident occurred on Tuesday
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov pointed out that Russia has never failed to fulfil its obligations to India or anyone else when it comes to energy supplies
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A 28-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by unidentified persons in Putnur village of Palakurthy mandal in Peddapalli district. Her body was found by a census enumerator on Wednesday, following which police launched an investigation and shifted the body for postmortem
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Ashwini Vaishnaw said proposed bullet train corridors could connect Hyderabad with Bengaluru in just over two hours and Chennai in under three hours. The Centre plans major investments in high-speed rail infrastructure, with land acquisition expected to begin shortly.
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The swearing-in ceremony was held at the Puducherry Lok Bhavan
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Chawla talks about playoffs chances of CSK and RR
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Department of Biotechnology has extended the application deadline for the DBT-Research Associateship 2025–26 to May 27. The postdoctoral fellowship supports advanced research in Biotechnology and Life Sciences and offers stipends, HRA and contingency grants to selected researchers.
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Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector Srikanth Reddy escaped unhurt after a tractor carrying paddy fell on an RTA department vehicle near Chinna Kodur in Siddipet district. A constable sustained minor injuries after a speeding lorry allegedly triggered the accident on Rajiv Rahadari
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'Every team has its small blips once in a while', says SRH coach Vettori after record loss to GT
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Healthy ageing is increasingly linked to lifestyle choices rather than genetics alone. Experts highlight quality sleep, regular physical activity, balanced nutrition and stress management as key habits that may improve overall well-being and support longer, healthier lives.
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Akshay Kumar has sparked excitement among fans after sharing a stylish social media post teasing his upcoming film “Welcome to the Jungle”. The movie, part of the popular Welcome franchise, features a star-studded cast and marks his on-screen reunion with Raveena Tandon
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Amazon India said Telangana and Andhra Pradesh have emerged among the fastest-growing markets for Amazon Bazaar, driven by strong demand in fashion, home and electronic accessories categories. Hyderabad led customer growth, while tier-2 and tier-3 cities showed rising online shopping adoption.
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A 16-year-old Intermediate student from Nalgonda district died by suicide in a private college hostel in Madhapur, Hyderabad. The teenager had come to the city for betterment examinations. Police suspect academic stress may have contributed to the incident and are investigating the case.
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Mahindra University has opened admissions for its 2026–27 undergraduate programmes and launched the RISE Scholars Programme for BTech students. The university also introduced a new BBA in Infrastructure Management to cater to India’s rapidly expanding infrastructure and development sector.
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Bangar appreciated Rabada’s resurgence this season under Nehra’s guidance.
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Inox India Ltd reported a 15 per cent increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 75.23 crore in the March quarter of FY26, driven by higher income. The company’s quarterly revenue also rose significantly compared to the corresponding period last year
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Crude oil futures rose by Rs 29 on the Multi Commodity Exchange as traders increased positions amid firm spot demand. Global crude benchmarks, including Brent and West Texas Intermediate, also traded higher during Wednesday’s session, supporting the positive trend in domestic futures markets
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Tamil Nadu Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin criticised the TVK government during the Assembly floor test, claiming it lacked majority voter support and questioning its political alliances, while also urging the new dispensation to continue key welfare schemes introduced by the previous DMK government
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Think tank GTRI has said the sharp rise in gold and silver import duties could increase imports routed through Dubai under the India-UAE CEPA agreement, while also creating larger tariff advantages and arbitrage opportunities for precious metal traders and importers
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The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council has urged the government to consult industry stakeholders following the hike in gold import duty, warning that higher duties could increase smuggling, raise exporter costs and worsen liquidity pressures, especially for MSMEs in the jewellery sector
