May 18, 2026 9:18 AM

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Barpali Weavers Keep Odisha’s Sambalpuri Heritage Alive

Barpali in Bargarh district has become synonymous with Odisha’s rich tie-and-dye handloom heritage, especially the celebrated Sambalpuri sarees. Known locally as Bandhakala, this detailed craft involves weaving intricate motifs on cotton and Tasar silk, a skill passed on across generations. Barpali ...

May 18, 2026 9:00 AM

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CBI intensifies probe into NEET paper leak case

The trail of the NEET paper leak case has now reportedly extended from Latur to Nanded in Maharashtra. A parent has been accused of purchasing the leaked question paper for five lakh rupees for his daughter. A CBI team questioned the individual yesterday and has summoned him to appear before the age...

May 18, 2026 8:56 AM

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Southwest Monsoon likely to hit Keralam coast on 26th May

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that the Southwest Monsoon is likely to set in over Keralam on the 26th of this month, six days ahead of its normal date of June 1. Akashvani correspondent reports that conditions are favourable for the southwest monsoon to advance into more parts o...

May 18, 2026 8:51 AM

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Home Minister Amit Shah extends birthday greetings to former PM H. D. Deve Gowda

Union Home Minister Amit Shah today extended birthday greetings to former Prime Minister H. D. Deve Gowda. In a social media post, he called H. D. Deve Gowda a son of the soil in the truest sense. He said that his lifelong dedication to farmers and rural India has left an indelible mark on the count...

May 18, 2026 8:45 AM

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Jannik Sinner wins Italian Open title

In tennis, Jannik Sinner won the Italian Open title in Rome after defeating Casper Ruud of Norway 6-4, 6-4 in the final. With the victory, Sinner became the first Italian man to win the tournament since Adriano Panatta in 1976. The World No. 1 also made history by becoming only the second player, af...

May 18, 2026 8:21 AM

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PM Narendra Modi holds bilateral talks with his Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson in Gothenburg

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with his Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson in Gothenburg last night. Prime Minister Modi was awarded Sweden's highest honour, the 'Royal Order of the Polar Star, Degree Commander Grand Cross,' in recognition of his exceptional contributions to bilateral ties...

May 18, 2026 8:13 AM

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India bag 10 medals in Asian Weightlifting Championships 2026 in Gandhinagar

India finished the Asian Weightlifting Championships 2026 in Gandhinagar with 10 medals, including one silver and nine bronze, marking a big improvement from the previous edition in Jiangshan, where India had returned without a medal. Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Lovepreet Singh delivered Ind...

May 18, 2026 8:08 AM

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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta launches various development projects worth approximately Rs 100 crore

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched various development projects worth approximately 100 crore rupees in the Dwarka assembly constituency of the National Capital yesterday. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said that after the completion of these projects, there will be significant ...