French traveler tests positive for Andes Hantavirus after returning from cruise

May 11, 2026 4:51 PM

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French traveler tests positive for Andes Hantavirus after returning from cruise

A French woman, who traveled aboard the Hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius, tested positive for the Andes Hantavirus during her return to France. French Health Minister Stephanie Rist confirmed this today. The woman was among five French nationals evacuated from the cruise ship and repatriated to...

India and Costa Rica hold talks on Science, Innovation, Technology

May 11, 2026 5:40 PM

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India and Costa Rica hold talks on Science, Innovation, Technology

Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita today held a meeting with Minister of Science, Innovation, Technology and Telecommunications of Costa Rica, Paula Bogantes Zamora, in Costa Rica. In a social media post, Mr Margherita said that the meeting involved a discussion on exploring i...

Ministry of Mines to launch second limestone blocks in J&K

May 11, 2026 4:26 PM

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Ministry of Mines to launch second limestone blocks in J&K

The Ministry of Mines is set to launch the second tranche of the auction of limestone blocks in Jammu and Kashmir tomorrow in Srinagar.  Under Tranche II, the Ministry, in collaboration with the Government of Jammu & Kashmir, is offering 12 limestone blocks for auction. These blocks are located ...

IOS Sagar departs from Chattogram after maritime engagement with Bangladesh Navy

May 11, 2026 4:22 PM

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IOS Sagar departs from Chattogram after maritime engagement with Bangladesh Navy

Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) Sagar (Indian Naval Ship Sunayana) departed from Chattogram on Sunday following a successful port call marked by diplomatic engagements, professional exchanges and joint maritime exercises with the Bangladesh Navy (BN). The vessel is now sailing towards Colombo, Sri Lanka, as...

Puducherry: Preparation underway for swearing-in of N. Rangasamy as CM
The Chief Minister of Puducherry, Shri N. Rangaswamy calling on the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, in New Delhi on March 16, 2015.

May 11, 2026 4:11 PM

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Puducherry: Preparation underway for swearing-in of N. Rangasamy as CM

Arrangements are underway for the swearing-in ceremony of NDA leader N. Rangasamy as the Chief Minister of Puducherry. Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan will administer the oath of office at a function to be held at Lok Nivas on Wednesday. Our correspondent reports that Union Minister and BJP ele...

Government debunks fake video on Vice Admiral AN Pramod’s remarks

May 11, 2026 2:39 PM

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Government debunks fake video on Vice Admiral AN Pramod’s remarks

The Government has debunked a video circulating on social media claiming that Vice Admiral AN Pramod has made claims that Pakistan targeted Indian planes and air-bases during Operation Sindoor. The Fact Check Unit of the Press Information Bureau termed the claim fake. The Unit said, the digitally al...

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurates MLFF barrier-less toll system in Delhi

May 11, 2026 2:35 PM

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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurates MLFF barrier-less toll system in Delhi

Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari today said that India has entered a new era of technology-driven highway management, with the launch of the Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) barrier-less toll collection system. Inaugurating the advanced tolling system at Mundka Bakkarwala toll plaza in ...

Tamil Nadu Assembly: Over 100 MLAs sworn in, CM Joseph Vijay takes oath
**EDS: THIRD PARTY IMAGE** In this image posted on May 11, 2026, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay takes oath of office as a Member of the Legislative Assembly. (@CMOTamilnadu/X via PTI Photo) (PTI05_11_2026_000042B)

May 11, 2026 2:31 PM

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Tamil Nadu Assembly: Over 100 MLAs sworn in, CM Joseph Vijay takes oath

In the 17th Assembly session of Tamil Nadu today, more than 100 members were sworn in after Pro-tem Speaker Karuppaiah invited the members. Chief Minister Joseph Vijay and cabinet members, Opposition leader Udhayanidhi Stalin, and former Chief Ministers Edappadi K. Palaniswami and O. Panneerselvam t...