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Chandigarh Citizens Foundation launches ‘Project Sewa’ to cater to elderly residents, enhance their engagement

IANS | May 18, 2026 7:41 PM

Chandigarh, May 18 (IANS) Marking a new beginning in its engagement and outreach with the senior citizens of Tricity, the Chandigarh Citizens Foundation (CCF) has rolled out ‘Project Sewa’, a one-of-its-kind initiative to address their emotional, mental, social, and physical needs besides extending assistance in medical exigencies.

Telangana: Warangal police parade rowdy sheeters on roads

IANS | May 18, 2026 7:05 PM

Hyderabad, May 18 (IANS) In what is being described as a strong and unusual crackdown on criminal activities, police in Warangal town of Telangana paraded rowdy sheeters on the road on Monday.

Kerala CM Satheesan's Sudhakaran twist puts Vijayan in a tight spot

IANS | May 18, 2026 6:42 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 18 (IANS) After suffering a bruising electoral setback and growing criticism within his own party district committee meetings, Kerala's former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan now finds himself facing yet another politically uncomfortable moment, this time from the newly sworn-in government led by V. D. Satheesan.

Chhattisgarh: HM Amit Shah inaugurates public service centre in former Maoist stronghold

IANS | May 18, 2026 6:38 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Union Minister of Home Affairs and Cooperation Amit Shah’s Monday visit to Netanar village in Chhattisgarh's Bastar district witnessed a moment of deep emotion when he met family members of soldiers Kalendra Prasad Nayak and Pawan Kumar Mandavi, martyred in a Maoist attack in Bijapur.

Over 1.72 crore domestic LPG cylinders sold in four days

IANS | May 18, 2026 6:34 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) More than 1.72 crore domestic liquefied petroleum gas cylinders were delivered during the last four days, against bookings of around 1.69 crore cylinders, as the supply of cooking gas remains normal with no dry-outs reported at retail distributorships despite supply chain disruptions due to the Middle East conflict, according to an update issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on Monday.

OMCs still losing nearly Rs 750 crore daily despite fuel price hike: Petroleum Ministry official

IANS | May 18, 2026 5:04 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) State-run oil marketing companies continue to face severe financial pressure, with daily under-recoveries remaining close to Rs 750 crore despite the recent increase in fuel prices, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Sujata Sharma said on Monday.

100 DMs feature in preliminary findings of Fame India’s ‘Best District Magistrates’ Survey

IANS | May 18, 2026 4:35 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Fame India, an acclaimed rating magazine has listed 100 District Magistrates (DMs) in its survey findings, as the “outstanding and best-performing” administrative heads of the state and is set to feature the twenty-five most distinguished of them, in its upcoming 2026 edition.

NIA files investigation report against five juveniles in Pakistan-linked Ghaziabad espionage case

IANS | May 18, 2026 4:11 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday filed its investigation report against five Juveniles in Conflict with Law (JCLs) in connection with a Pakistan-linked terror conspiracy involving espionage activities aimed at endangering India’s safety and security.

Mountaineer Shradha Gupta advances towards Everest summit after historic Manaslu climb

IANS | May 18, 2026 4:09 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Indian mountaineer Shradha Gupta is currently on her Mount Everest expedition, marking another major milestone in her rapidly rising climbing journey after successfully summiting Mount Manaslu (8,163 metres) -- the world’s eighth-highest mountain.

NSUI protests in Delhi over NEET paper leak; seeks Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, ban on NTA

IANS | May 18, 2026 4:04 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) The National Students' Union of India (NSUI), on Monday staged protests in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh over the alleged NEET paper leak issue, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, and a ban on the National Testing Agency (NTA).

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Chandigarh Citizens Foundation launches ‘Project Sewa’ to cater to elderly residents, enhance their engagement

Telangana: Warangal police parade rowdy sheeters on roads

Kerala CM Satheesan's Sudhakaran twist puts Vijayan in a tight spot

Chhattisgarh: HM Amit Shah inaugurates public service centre in former Maoist stronghold

Over 1.72 crore domestic LPG cylinders sold in four days

OMCs still losing nearly Rs 750 crore daily despite fuel price hike: Petroleum Ministry official

100 DMs feature in preliminary findings of Fame India’s ‘Best District Magistrates’ Survey

NIA files investigation report against five juveniles in Pakistan-linked Ghaziabad espionage case

Mountaineer Shradha Gupta advances towards Everest summit after historic Manaslu climb

NSUI protests in Delhi over NEET paper leak; seeks Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, ban on NTA

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