UAE: Drone Strike Triggers Fire Outside Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabi

May 17, 2026 8:38 PM

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UAE: Drone Strike Triggers Fire Outside Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabi

In the United Arab Emirates, a drone strike triggered a fire outside the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabi today. According to the Abu Dhabi Media Office, the blaze broke out in an external electrical generator located outside the plant’s perimeter. Authorities said there were no injuries and...

Badminton: Shriyanshi Valishetty Wins Silver at Baoji China Masters

May 17, 2026 4:41 PM

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Badminton: Shriyanshi Valishetty Wins Silver at Baoji China Masters

In Badminton, India's Shriyanshi Valishetty clinched the silver medal in women’s singles at the Baoji China Masters in China today. She went down to local favourite An Qi Yuan in straight sets, 14-21, 6-21, in the summit clash of the Super 100 event at Baoji City Gymnasium.

Iran Bans Transit of “Enemy” Military Equipment Through Strait of Hormuz

May 17, 2026 4:38 PM

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Iran Bans Transit of “Enemy” Military Equipment Through Strait of Hormuz

Iran has announced that it will no longer permit the transit of what it describes as “enemy” military equipment through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, which is a major maritime choke point for world energy trade. Country's First Vice President, Mohammad Reza Aref, stated that Tehran h...

National Test House establishes advanced Shoe Testing Laboratory in Ghaziabad

May 17, 2026 4:20 PM

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National Test House establishes advanced Shoe Testing Laboratory in Ghaziabad

The National Test House (NTH) of Northern Region in Ghaziabad, under the Department of Consumer Affairs, has established a state-of-the-art Shoe Testing Laboratory. The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution said, the laboratory will significantly enhance NTH’s capability to prov...

India managed record peak power demand of 256.4 GW in a single day: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi
The Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Coal and Mines, Shri Pralhad Joshi addressing a press conference post the conclusion of Monsoon Session along with the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and Justice, Parliamentary Affairs and Culture, Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal and the Minister of State for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs, Shri V. Muraleedharan, in New Delhi on August 11, 2023.

May 17, 2026 4:14 PM

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India managed record peak power demand of 256.4 GW in a single day: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi said India has now successfully managed a record peak power demand of 256.4 Gigawatt in a single day. In a conversation with a private English news daily, Mr Joshi said nearly 33% of the power demand is met through Renewable Energy sources. He...

PM Narendra Modi to reach Gothenburg today on two-day visit to Sweden

May 17, 2026 5:49 PM

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PM Narendra Modi to reach Gothenburg today on two-day visit to Sweden

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reach in Gothenburg today on a two-day visit to Sweden, marking a historic milestone in India-Sweden relations. He will hold bilateral talks with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson to review cooperation in trade, green transition, AI, emerging technologies, star...