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"India's first satellite-tagged Ganges softshell turtle released at Kaziranga": Assam CM Himanta Sarma
Guwahati (Assam) [India], May 15 (ANI): Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the country's first satellite-tagged Ganges softshell turtle was released at Kaziranga National Park on Friday, and called it a "proud moment" for Assam. Sharing the information on X, the Assam Chief Minister said the "major step for wildlife conservation" wa
Delhi: Massive blaze engulfs parked vehicles in Shahdara
Shahdara (New Delhi) [India], May 15 (ANI): A massive fire broke out in several vehicles parked at a parking lot near the railway line in Bihar Colony under the Farsh Bazar police station area of Shahdara district on Friday. No casualties or injuries have been reported so far. According to initial information, multiple cars parked in the park
Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya assesses India's preparedness for CWG 2026 in Glasgow
New Delhi [India], May 15 (ANI): Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya chaired a high-level review meeting to assess India's preparations for the Commonwealth Games 2026 scheduled to be held in Glasgow, Scotland. The meeting focused on ensuring seamless coordination among all stakeholders and strengthening the supp
JioStar powers IPL 2026 to its highest-ever reach as playoff race intensifies
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 15 (ANI): As teams in IPL 2026 head into a thrilling race for the play-offs, JioStar continues to witness sustained growth in reach and engagement across linear TV and digital platforms. With playoff spots still wide open, season 19 has maintained a level of unpredictability that has translated into IPL 2026
Eros Innovation showcases Asia's sovereign AI Vision at Cannes Next
Cannes [France], May 15 (ANI): Eros Innovation showcased "AI in Asia" at Cannes Next on May 14, 2026, highlighting the growing impact of artificial intelligence across Asia's media and entertainment industries. The three-hour programme at Village Innovation, Pantiero, followed by a reception, brought together 200+ studio leaders, sovereign fu
Trump wanted to go nuclear, stopped as Joint Chiefs Chairman said no: Ex CIA Analyst
New Delhi [India], May 15 (ANI): Former CIA Analyst, Larry Johnson, said on Friday that US President Donald Trump asked US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Dan Caine, if they could use the nuclear weapons, but the latter denied. Johnson, while speaking to ANI on the Iran war, said that Trump was mulling nuclear action. "There have been
US-Iran negotiations suffering "mistrust": Iranian FM Araghchi pivots to China, as Pakistan mediation hits "difficult course"
New Delhi [India], May 15 (ANI): Highlighting the precarious state of regional diplomacy, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Friday suggested that efforts to de-escalate tensions in West Asia are currently hamstrung by deep-seated friction with Washington. Addressing a press conference in the national capital, the Iranian diplomat poi
Pakistan: KP health department's administrative cadre near collapse amid policy shifts
Peshawar [Pakistan], May 15 (ANI): The administrative cadre established in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's health department to manage key managerial positions is rapidly losing relevance due to the absence of fresh inductions over the past several years, according to officials familiar with the matter. The cadre, introduced in 2009, was originally desi