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Publisher: Sai-Krishna-Publishers

Category: Newspaper

Language: English

Frequency: Daily

Indian Chronicle is English Daily News Paper

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May 16, 2025

Kerala Bar Council Disbars Advocate Beyline Das Over Assault on Junior Lawyer“

Bar Council of Kerala has disbarred Advocate Beyline Das from practising law after allegations surfaced that he assaulted a junior lawyer in Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday.

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UPSC recruitment calender for 2026 released

The union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Thursday released the annual recruitment calendar for 2026, scheduling the Civil Services preliminary examination on May 24, 2026.

1 mins

Meru International School Shines Bright in CBSE Board Results

Hyderabad:Meru International School has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to academic excellence, achieving remarkable results in the CBSE Grade 10 and 12 Board Examinations for the academic year 2024-25.

1 mins

Cong wants local units to decide on allies in local body polls

A day after Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) constituent Nationalist Congress Party (SP) discussed giving authority to local units on deciding who to ally with in the upcoming local body polls, Maharashtra Congress too on Thursday said that the party has authorised district committees to decide on alliances.

1 mins

Tata Play Binge partners with BBC Player to bring the Finest British Entertainment to India

Hyderabad; Tata Play Binge today announced an exciting new partnership with BBC Player, enriching its diverse content library with globally acclaimed British entertainment.

2 mins

"Let's Make the Nationwide Strike a Big Success""-Erravelli Muthyam Rao, CITU District General Secretary."

Today, the CITU organized the release of strike booklets at the Manthani Municipal office. Speaking at the event, Erravelli Muthyam Rao said that trade unions across the country have called for a nationwide strike on the 20th of this month to oppose the Central Government's antiworker and anti-farmer policies.

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Telangana Jagruti to host young poets' meet on June 2 to mark Telangana Formation Day

Telangana Jagruti will host a young poets's meet, Yuva Kavi Sammelanam, on June 2 to mark Telangana Formation Day.

1 mins

Saraswati Pushkaralu Begin at Kaleshwaram““-

Ceremonially inaugurated by Sri Sri Sri Madhavananda Saraswati and Minister Sridhar Babu“

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DICV demonstrates resilience in a challenging 2024 and sets the course for sustainable growth

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG (“Daimler Truck”), today reflected on its resilient and transformative performance in 2024.

1 mins

Unanimous Election of New Executive Body for Manthani Mandal Chemists & Druggists Association

\".“PS Ashokan“Indian Chronicle“Manthani May, 15“In a display of unity and mutual trust, the Manthani Mandal Chemists and Druggists Association unanimously elected its new executive committee on Thursday.

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Former MLA Puttamadhukar Receives Warm Welcome at Garepalli Residence.

“PS Ashokan“Indian Chronicle“Manthani May,15.“‘In a gesture reflecting mutual respect and strong grassroots connect, legislative luminary and former Manthani MLA Sri Puttamadhukar paid a cordial visit to the residence of Shri Gaddam Lakshmaiah at the Employees’ Colony in Garepalli village, Katharam Mandal, following a personal invitation extended by the host.“

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Govt picks 6 depts to implement pilot phase of ‘unified data hub’ project

The Delhi government has selected six key departments to implement the pilot phase of its ambitious Unified Data Hub (UDH) project, which will consolidate data from various departments in a single space to ensure only eligible people avail of the benefits of its welfare schemes.

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980 trees felled in Greater Noida: In affidavit before NGT, UP official says company ‘denied responsibility’

Nearly three months after the National Green Tribunal (NGT) observed that the illegal felling of 980 trees in Greater Noida was not taken seriously by the Uttar Pradesh authorities and also asked the principal chief conservator of forests (CCF) to appear virtually before it on May 13, he filed a detailed affidavit before the green body on Saturday.

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Hyderabad police warn citizens of cyber-attack risks amid tensions with Pakistan

The Hyderabad city police in wake of the escalating Indo-Pakistan conflicts have warned the citizens about risk of cyber-attacks, particularly from State sponsored advanced persistent threats known for targeting Indian government agencies, military personnel, and critical infrastructure.

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West Bengal to open immigrant cell to address complaints of overseas workers, students

The West Bengal Government is set to open an immigrant cell to help migrant labourers working abroad, based on the advisory of the External Affairs Ministry and the Union Home Ministry to all states, officials said.According to the state administration, the primary job of the cell is to look into the complaints of labourers getting deceived by employers or agents.

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UPA govt failed to give befitting reply to terrorists, says Union minister Muralidhar Mohol

Union minister and Pune city MP Murlidhar Mohol has sparked a political controversy with a statement that the Congress-led UPA government failed to give a befitting reply to terrorist attacks during its rule.

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BMC to inaugurate Gokhale Bridge after over two years

After a wait of over two years, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is finally set to inaugurate Gopal Krishna Gokhale Bridge on Sunday evening and will open it for the public In what will ease vehicular congestion, the launch of the crucial link will facilitate smooth east to west traffic in Andheri while also aiding vehicular movement between Western Express highway and areas such as Juhu.

2 mins

How did human music originate?

The origins of human music are obscure because of the many contexts in which it could have arisen and for a variety of purposes.

1 mins

A grief that refuses to fade

The morning after the Pahalgam massacre, we remembered the laughter that vanished mid-air.

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Detaining prisoner without trial amounts to pre-trial punishment; bail is rule, says HC

The Bombay High Court has emphasised that the principle of bail is the rule, and refusal is an exception, saying detaining a prisoner for a long period without trial amounts to \"pre-trial punishment\".

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Construction of second part of new integrated terminal at Chennai airport further delayed to June 2026

As the construction work has been delayed, it may take longer to complete the second part of the new integrated terminal building (NITB) at Chennai airport that will handle international flight operations.Officials of Airports Authority of India (AAI) said the work on NITB will be completed by June 2026 and it will be available for air passengers by August 2026.

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Who is General Asim Munir, Pakistan’s army chief?

On April 17, while speaking at a gathering of expatriates in Islamabad, Gen. Asim Munir, Pakistan's army chief, said “we are different from Hindus in every possible aspect of life”, invoking the two-nation theory.

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Iran, U.S. to resume nuclear talks amid clashing red lines

Top Iranian and U.S. negotiators will resume talks on Sunday (May 11, 2025) to address disputes over Tehran's nuclear programme, in a push for progress as Washington hardens its stance ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's Middle East visit.

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15 U.S. States sue over Trump’s move to fast-track oil and gas projects via energy emergency’ order

A coalition of 15 States in the U.S. is suing over President Donald Trump's efforts to fast-track energy-related projects, saying the administration is bypassing environmental protection laws and threatening endangered species, critical habitat and cultural resources.

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Columbia suspends over 65 students following pro-Palestinian protest in library

Columbia University has suspended dozens of students and barred alumni and others who participated in a pro-Palestinian demonstration inside the school's main library earlier this week, a school spokesperson said The Ivy League institution in Manhattan placed more than 65 students on interim suspension and barred 33 others, including those from affiliated institutions such as Barnard College, from setting foot on campus.

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No provision for 'no' vote: Why India abstained from IMF vote to grant Pakistan $2.4 bn funding

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday (May 8, 2025) night voted to approve $2.4 billion of funding to Pakistan across two programmes.

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Tariff talks begin between U.S., Chinese officials in Geneva as world looks for signs of hope

The U.S. Treasury Secretary and America’s top trade negotiator began talks with high-ranking Chinese officials in Switzerland on Saturday (May 10, 2025) aiming to de-escalate a dispute that threatens to cut off trade between the world’s two biggest economies and damage the global economy.

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China 'strongly' urges India, Pakistan to exercise calm, restraint

China on Saturday (May 10, 2025) “strongly” urged India and Pakistan to exercise calm and restraint and return to the track of peaceful settlement.

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Surge in cyber attacks, Maharashtra cyber department warns to stay vigilant

Amid the rising tensions along the India-Pakistan border, Maharashtra State Cyber Department on Saturday (May 10, 2025), instructed citizens to “stay vigilant” while interacting with digital content or accessing documents from unverified sources, as there has been a surge in cyber attacks after India launched ‘Operation Sindoor’.

1 mins

Listen, don’t leap: Charles Assisi writes on coping with opposing worldviews

I have a friend who everyone thinks is unflappable.

3 mins

Can India repeat Operation Trident of 1971?

During the India-Pakistan war in December 1971, the Indian Navy had unleashed its fury and firepower on the neighbouring country’s harbour in Karachi.

1 mins

Why birds are just like us

What is a bird? Textbook definitions would say ‘warm-blooded vertebrates that have feathers, toothless, beaked jaws and lay hard-shelled eggs’.

5 mins

Scientists create first 'pangenome' of Asian rice

Scientists have assembled a first of its kind ‘pangenome’, a kind of reference genome, by stitching together key parts of genomes from 144 varieties of wild and cultivated varieties of rice from Asia.

2 mins

The Wire says website unblocked after portal removed article

The Wire news portal said that unblocking orders were issued for its website shortly after it reached out to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting about the censorship of its website, it said in a statement on Saturday (May 10, 2025).

2 mins

NCC camp inspires youth

The camp had activities to motivate the cadets towards the Armed Forces.

1 mins

A new normal in India-Pakistan ties

On September 22, 1965, during a speech at the UN Security Council, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, who was then part of the Ayub Khan administration, declared that Pakistan “will wage a war for 1,000 years” against India.

4 mins

Why the global counter-terrorism order fails India

\"I was told to kill as many Hindus as possible. We were told that Muslims in J&K are not allowed to pray,\" confessed lanky Mohammad Abdullah, his jawline shadowed by the sparse, hesitant beard of his teenage years. Abdullah was involved in the killing of 28 slum dwellers, including many children, in Qasim Nagar on the evening of July 13, 2002, on the outskirts of Jammu city. In a powerful act of resistance, Kaka, a Gujjar Muslim and resident of the nearby Raikha forests, risked his life to subdue the armed militant on August 2 with a cot, and tied him with a rope when the militant sought shelter in his home, as the police searched the nearby forests for the hiding terrorists. Kaka alerted the police and ensured the perpetrator was handed over to the authorities. The words of Mohammad Abdullah were no different from those of Ajmal Kasab, one of the terrorists who was nabbed by a daredevil act of Mumbai police assistant sub-inspector Tukaram Omble during the Mumbai terror attack of 2008. Armed only with a lathi (bamboo stick), Omble charged at the hijacked vehicle and was shot five times after he opened the passenger door where Kasab was seated. In Mumbai, the dead also included 26 foreign nationals from 14 different countries. These are among the few cases in which terrorists who carried out carnage were arrested and can be cited as clinching evidence of Pakistani nationals’ involvement in some of the attacks that gained international attention.

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In Goa, a stampede and screams before sunrise

On May 2, Sonia Nandadurgi’s son, Sagar Shivkumar Nandadurgi, 31, a devotee of Goddess Lairai, boarded a bus with six friends from Piligao village to Shirgao village, 13 kilometres away.

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The terror trio of Pakistan | Hizb-ul-Mujahideen, LeT and JeM

Flanked by top Pakistani military officials, Abdur Rauf, a local cleric and a U.S.-designated terrorist, led prayers for those killed on May 7 by Indian attacks, inside Lashkar-e-Taiba's (LeT) headquarters in Muridke, Punjab. Wrapped in Pakistan's 'Star and Cresent' flag, the slain were awarded 'state honours', and wreaths were reportedly laid by Pakistani Army Chief Gen. Asim Munir and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on their remains. The Indian government confirmed that five high-profile terrorists were killed during 'Operation Sindoor'. India said it hit nine terror camps of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), LeT and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan. Hafiz Muhammad Jameel and Mohammad Yusuf Azhar, two brothers-in-law of JeM founder Maulana Masood Azhar, LeT commanders Mudassar Khadian, Khalid and JeM's Mohammad Hassan Khan were among the dead.

4 mins

How will India’s military response be assessed under international law?

India and Pakistan on Saturday (May 10, 2025) agreed to halt “all firing and military action” after several days of heightened tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbours.

4 mins

The wedding season

The grand spectacle of the Indian wedding season is here. Just when you thought you could peacefully transition from Holi and Sankranti to summer, the floodgates open — lavish invitations arrive in golden envelopes, WhatsApp groups start buzzing with blurry PDFs, and distant relatives you haven't spoken to in years suddenly want you to be a part of their special day.

3 mins

Three men in a lab (to say nothing of an element)

German chemist Robert Bunsen was born on March 30, 1811 in Gottingen.

4 mins

Swiggy's March quarter net loss nearly doubles to Rs 1,081 cr

Food delivery and quick commerce platform Swiggy on Friday reported widening of consolidated net loss during the March quarter to Rs 1,081.18 crore due to significant investments in quick commerce.

1 mins

Pakistan gets IMF tranche but economy too stretched to sustain long standoff

The Board of the International Monetary Fund Friday cleared $2.3 billion in funding for cash-strapped Pakistan, even as New Delhi abstained from the vote after having firmly opposed the move stating providing funds to a country that supports cross border terrorism carries reputational risks and undermines international norms.

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How did India's national health programmes contribute to increased longevity?

India has registered a rise on the Human Development Index (HDI), ranking 130 out of 193 countries as per the 2025 Human Development Report (HDR) released earlier this week by the United Nations Development Programme.

3 mins

All you need to know about: Lupus

While the general prevalence of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in India is reported as 3.2 per 100,000 population, specific data on various types of lupus within India are limited.

3 mins

Bharat Forge, Mahindra among private defence suppliers instructed to step up production of munition, carriers

The government is learnt to have reached out to multiple private companies that are into defence equipment production, including Bharat Forge and Mahindra & Mahindra’s defence division.

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From a dashing batter to making a mark in Telugu sports commentary, Suman aces it!

Well, for the dashing batter of yesteryears, Tirumulasetty Suman, it has been a pleasing transition from taking on the best of the bowlers on the field to making a critical analysis with the mike, donning the role of a tv commentator for Star Sports Telugu channel.

1 mins

Jannik Sinner returned to winning ways after doping ban

World number one Jannik Sinner returned to victorious ways in the second round of the Italian Open after a three-month doping ban.Earlier this year, Sinner agreed a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency in February and began an immediate three-month suspension after authorities accepted that the anabolic agent clostebol had entered his system via massages from his physiotherapist.

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Archery World Cup: Madhura Dhamangaonkar makes dream comeback after technique tweaks, bags three medals in Shanghai

Madhura Dhamangaonkar won three medals at the Archery World Cup Stage 2 in Shanghai on Saturday, the highlight being an individual gold to go with a silver in the women's team event and a bronze in the compound mixed team event alongside Abhishek Verma, to make it a remarkable return to international competition after three years.

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'Virat Kohli's intention to retire is right, timing wrong': Navjot Sidhu

Navjot Sidhu said that Virat Kohli should re-consider the timing of his Test retirement. (BCCI)Navjot Sidhu said that Virat Kohli should re-consider the timing of his Test retirement.

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'We didn't want any situation where fans panicked in the stadium': IPL chairman Arun Dhumal

Arun dhumal IPL 2025 interviewArun Dhumal, IPL Chairman enjoying match 1 of the Indian Premier League season 17 (IPL 2024) between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on the 22nd March 2024.IPL chairman Arun Dhumal is hopeful that foreign players, who have flown back home, will be back when the league resumes. How-ever, he said a decision on restarting the IPL will be taken only after consulting the government. In a chat with The Indian Express, Dhumal spoke about the reason for stop-ping the game in Dharamsala mid-way and getting a spe-cial train for the cricketers to travel to Delhi.

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Italian Open: Alcaraz beats Lajovic, Sabalenka advances

Carlos Alcaraz returned from a brief injury layoff with a 6-3 6-3 victory over Serbian qualifier Dusan Lajovic at the Italian Open here on Friday. The third-ranked Alcaraz

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'Test cricket needs Virat': Brian Lara says Kohli will be persuaded to not retire before England tour

West Indies batting legend Brian Lara has come out to urge India veteran Virat Kohli not to give up on Test cricket just yet after the 36-year-old recently told the selectors that he wanted to retire from the longest format ahead of India’s highly anticipated five-match tour to England.On Saturday, the Indian Express reported that Kohli wished to retire from Test cricket with immediate effect, but the BCCI’s top brass had urged him to reconsider his decision.

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Javed Akhtar felt it was 'impossible' for Shatrughan Sinha to pay Rs 60 as rent, refused to live with him: 'You will get me evicted as well'

Veteran screenwriter and lyricist Javed Akhtar, who arrived in Mumbai in the 1960s, faced his share of hardships before establishing himself in the Hindi film industry.

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PVR sues Maddock Films for Rs 60 crore after cancellation of Bhool Chuk Maaf's theatrical release: report

After Maddock Films cancelled the theatrical release of Bhool Chuk Maaf on Thursday, and said that they would release the film directly on OTT, PVR has reportedly decided to sue them.

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Asin's husband Rahul Sharma reveals how Micromax went from Rs 12,000 crore to bust in five years: 'Bouncer after bouncer, clean-bowled by full-toss'

Former actor Asin's husband, Rahul Sharma, co-founded one of the biggest players in the mobile phone arena, Micromax.

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Juhi Chawla had a secret wedding with Jay Mehta because she was afraid of losing her career, mother-in-law ‘allowed’ her to continue working

Actor Juhi Chawla tied the knot with businessman Jay Mehta in the mid-90s, but they kept it a secret initially.

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Archana Puran Singh and Parmeet Sethi eloped at midnight because his father was against their marriage; disapproving pandit asked, ‘Ladki baalik hai?’

Archana Puran Singh and Parmeet Sethi have been married for three decades now, and they've happily settled into a new phase in their careers thanks to YouTube.

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