IMD issues orange alert for heavy rain in Andaman, West Bengal, Sikkim on May 17

May 16, 2026 10:32 PM

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IMD issues orange alert for heavy rain in Andaman, West Bengal, Sikkim on May 17

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy rainfall over Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Sub Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim for tomorrow. Similar conditions will prevail over Keralam, Mahe, Lakshadweep, South Interior Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal and...

Delhi govt cuts VAT on aviation turbine fuel from 25% to 7%
New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, along with other BJP leaders, addresses a press conference at the BJP Delhi office in New Delhi on Sunday, April 19, 2026. (Photo: IANS/Wasim Sarvar)

May 16, 2026 10:29 PM

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Delhi govt cuts VAT on aviation turbine fuel from 25% to 7%

Delhi Government has taken a significant decision to reduce the Value Added Tax on Aviation Turbine Fuel in the National Capital from 25 per cent to 7 per cent.   Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that the decision has been taken in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s emphasis on stren...

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari flags off Nagpur–Madgaon bi-weekly express train
Nagpur: Union Minister Nitin Gadhkari and others flag off Nagpur-Madgaon express at Nagpur Railway Station, Maharashtra, Saturday, May 16, 2026. (PTI Photo) (PTI05_16_2026_000370B)

May 16, 2026 10:10 PM

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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari flags off Nagpur–Madgaon bi-weekly express train

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari today flagged off the bi-weekly Nagpur-Madgaon Express from Nagpur Railway Station. Speaking on the occasion, Mr Gadkari said the new rail service has successfully linked the Konkan and Central Railway networks, providing major relief and convenience to passengers travel...

VP C. P. Radhakrishnan attends Sikkim Statehood Day celebrations in Gangtok

May 16, 2026 10:04 PM

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VP C. P. Radhakrishnan attends Sikkim Statehood Day celebrations in Gangtok

Sikkim celebrated its 51st Statehood Day today with a grand function at Manan Kendra in Gangtok. Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan attended the programme as the Chief Guest in the presence of Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya M. Scindia.     Chie...