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Do younger craftspeople want to stay on in their parents profession? A new survey has the answer

May 18, 2026 19:36 IST

The Economics of Indian Craft study looks at the size of the sector and offers a toolkit for future research on how to build resilience

Shah said the idea of developed India 2047 is incomplete without a developed Bastar.

‘I proudly declare — India is now Naxal-free’: Amit Shah in Bastar on first visit after his March 31 deadline

May 18, 2026 19:06 IST

Next target is to make Chhattisgarh’s Bastar a developed region, he tells crowd made up of security personnel and families of those killed in Maoist violence

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Bajrang Dal protest sparks chaos in Dehradun, FIR filed over road blockade and coercion

May 18, 2026 17:48 IST

FIR filed after Bajrang Dal supporters allegedly blocked key Dehradun roads for hours, stopped commuters and coerced people to join protest; comes days after ‘jihadi’ was written on shoe store employees’ nameplates

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Leaked NEET Chemistry question bank found at arrested Maharashtra teacher’s home

May 18, 2026 17:43 IST

CBI said Motegaonkar was an “active member” of the network responsible for leaking and circulating the NEET-UG 2026 question papers before the exam held on May 3.

NMC chief says AI won't replace your doctor, but change medical education forever: Here's why

NMC chief says AI won’t replace your doctor, but change medical education forever: Here’s why

May 18, 2026 17:08 IST

Speaking at the conference, Dr Abhijat Sheth, Chairperson of the National Medical Commission (NMC) and President of the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (MBEMS), said AI is already becoming an integral part of healthcare.

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Heatwave grips north and central India; mercury may touch 45°C in Delhi this week

May 18, 2026 17:06 IST

According to the IMD, isolated pockets of Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh and Madhya Maharashtra are likely to experience heatwave conditions on May 18, while Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi and Madhya Pradesh are expected to remain under heatwave conditions between May 18 and 24.

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What did Dutch PM Rob Jetten say on minority rights in India

May 18, 2026 17:12 IST

According to several Dutch newspapers, Rob Jetten told reporters that there were concerns among the Netherlands and other EU member states about “developments in India”.

Newly sworn-in Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan takes charge at his office in the state secretariat, in Thiruvananthapuram

UDF govt’s first decision after swearing in – free bus travel for women

May 18, 2026 21:14 IST

Soon after the swearing-in ceremony, Satheesan chaired his first Cabinet meeting.

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‘Sexual exploitation’ of woman inmate in Ranchi jail sparks political storm, BJP alleges cover-up

May 18, 2026 15:26 IST

In a letter to Chief Minister Hemant Soren, Leader of Opposition Babulal Marandi claimed a woman inmate was subjected to ‘continuous mental and physical exploitation’ by the jail superintendent and subsequently became pregnant

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Monsoon advances further; IMD warns of heavy rain over South India till Thursday

May 18, 2026 13:39 IST

A heatwave is likely over Northwest India till Saturday, while UP will experience a severe heatwave, according to the IMD.

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AAP leader Deepak Singla arrested by ED in Delhi; searches underway in Goa

May 18, 2026 14:38 IST

A source said the searches are being conducted at one flat in North Goa, where some of AAP's organisation team resides.

‘Lack of understanding’: MEA rejects Dutch PM’s remarks on press freedom, minority rights in India

PM Modi visits Dutch water management project Afsluitdijk as India, Netherlands sign Kalpasar pact

May 18, 2026 10:04 IST

Netherlands Prime Minister Rob Jetten said his country is looking forward to deepening cooperation with India in the water sector.

Passenger train coach catches fire at Bihar's Sasaram Station (Image: CPRO/ECR)

Passenger train catches fire at Bihar’s Sasaram station a day after Rajdhani Express incident

May 18, 2026 10:02 IST

Bihar Passenger Train Fire: A coach of the Sasaram-Patna passenger train caught fire at Bihar’s Sasaram station. Officials said no casualties were reported in the incident.

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Kerala CM Oath Ceremony LIVE: V D Satheesan takes charge as Kerala CM after UDF’s victory in Assembly polls

May 18, 2026 12:24 IST

Kerala CM V D Satheesan Oath Ceremony LIVE Updates: The Congress-led UDF returned to power after winning 102 seats in the 140-member Assembly, while the LDF secured 35 seats and the BJP won three in the elections held on April 9.

CBI: Teacher among ‘masterminds’, plotted leak for monetary gains

Beautician key link in NEET-UG paper leak case: CBI probe

May 18, 2026 10:02 IST

Seeking Manisha Mandhare’s 14-day custody Sunday, the CBI told the court that a larger conspiracy was at play, and several accused were yet to be identified and arrested.

Another maternal death in Kota, family asks: ‘Who will take responsibility?’

Another woman dies in Kota after C-section, family asks who is responsible

May 18, 2026 11:35 IST

Opposition demands action after maternal care crisis in Kota government hospitals leaves at least 4 women dead over last 2 weeks and sends several other women to ICU.

Held captive, ‘now missing’: Manipur hostage crisis keeps tensions on the boil

Held captive, now missing? Manipur hostage crisis keeps tensions on the boil

May 18, 2026 05:19 IST

5 days after killing of church leaders led to hostage taking by groups from both Kuki and Naga communities, crisis continues despite hostage swap, with Nagas saying 6 of their people remain unaccounted for

Bhopal ‘love jihad’ assault: Police say accused not linked to right-wing groups

Bhopal ‘love jihad’ assault: Police say accused not linked to right-wing groups

May 18, 2026 09:18 IST

Complaint by social worker says victim – since arrested over older charges – suffered “physical injuries, extreme mental trauma”, with him and his family facing “fear and insecurity”

4 years on, Govt plugs cost escalation loophole in Jal Jeevan projects

4 years on, Govt plugs cost escalation loophole in Jal Jeevan projects

May 18, 2026 11:24 IST

The safeguard, called “Tender premium”, refers to the additional amount quoted by a project bidder that is higher than the Government’s estimated cost.

Despite top court raps, Jharkhand does not secure Saranda’s prized sal forests, jumbo herds

Despite top court raps, Jharkhand does not secure Saranda’s prized sal forests, jumbo herds

May 18, 2026 05:16 IST

One of the country’s most significant sal forest landscapes, Saranda is a biodiversity hotspot. But deforestation and mining in the region have increasingly pushed elephant herds into neighbouring states.

Long lines at petrol pumps, teacher rides horse to go on Census duty in Jharkhand

Long lines at petrol pumps, teacher rides horse to go on Census duty in Jharkhand

May 18, 2026 05:13 IST

He says he decided to ditch his motorcycle as petrol was not easily available in his locality in recent days

Indians hit by drones near Moscow: One dead, 3 injured

Indian killed, 3 more injured as Ukraine drones hit Moscow

May 18, 2026 05:25 IST

120 drones headed to capital were shot down: Russia; Zelenskyy says strikes ‘entirely justified’

‘Lack of understanding’: MEA rejects Dutch PM’s remarks on press freedom, minority rights in India

‘Lack of understanding’: MEA rejects Dutch PM’s remarks on press freedom, minority rights in India

May 18, 2026 05:25 IST

According to Dutch newspaper, De Volkskrant, PM Jetten told reporters at The Hague, before meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, that “the Dutch government, too, has concerns regarding developments in India…It is not just about press freedom…but also about the rights of minorities, which are under severe pressure there.”

PM visits iconic Afsluitdijk dam in Netherlands

PM Modi visits iconic Afsluitdijk dam in Netherlands

May 18, 2026 01:37 IST

PRIME MINISTER Narendra Modi on Sunday visited the iconic Dutch water management project Afsluitdijk – a 32-km dam and causeway. Afsluitdijk is considered a global benchmark in flood control and land reclamation, protecting large parts of the Netherlands from the North Sea while enabling freshwater storage. Modi was accompanied by Netherlands Prime Minister Rob Jetten. […]

Rajdhani Express fire: High-level HAG committee formed for detailed probe (Image: WCR)

Rajdhani Express fire: Railways forms high-level committee for detailed probe

May 17, 2026 21:33 IST

Railways has constituted a high-level committee to investigate the Rajdhani Express fire incident and examine safety measures and cause of the blaze.

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