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Hek urges Nadda to tackle state’s high cancer burden
From Our Special CorrespondentFrom Our Special Correspondent NEW DELHI, May 26: BJP leader and former health minister, A.L. Hek called on Union Minister Health Minister J.P. Nadda on…
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Relief for students as NEHU Academic Council clears FYUP final year syllabi
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 26: The 34th emergent Academic Council meeting of North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) on Tuesday approved the curriculum and syllabi for the seventh and…
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Pala claims ‘division’ in NPP, says Congress only viable alternative
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 26: Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Vincent H. Pala on Tuesday claimed that internal divisions within the ruling National People's Party (NPP)…
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MSCW probe into woman cricketer’s sexual harassment case faces delay
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 26: The Meghalaya State Commission for Women (MSCW) could not conclude its inquiry on Tuesday into the alleged failure of Meghalaya Cricket Association…
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Centre forms panel to study ‘unnatural’ demographic changes
From Our Special CorrespondentFrom Our Special Correspondent NEW DELHI, May 26: In a move which will impact the bordering region, particularly the Northeast, the Centre on Tuesday constituted…
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IN LOVING MEMORY(1st March 1954 - 25th May 2026) S/o (L) Delipson Pyngrope and (L) Jensimai Nongbet It is with deep sadness that we mourn the peaceful passing…
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Why this relaxation for M’laya?
Netas, babus go on foreign visitsBy Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 26: At a time when Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma has directed all government departments to strictly follow…
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MeECL staff dies of electrocution in West Garo Hills
From Our CorrespondentFrom Our Correspondent TURA, May 26: An MeECL employee lost his life on Monday while repairing electric lines near the Edenbari locality, on the outskirts of…
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BJP demands tender norms review for local contractors
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 26: The BJP's Meghalaya unit on Tuesday urged the state government to revisit tender eligibility norms to create greater opportunities for local contractors,…
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Rajasthan man held for impersonating IPS officer in cyber fraud
Our BureauOur Bureau SHILLONG/NONGPOH, May 26: In a significant breakthrough, Ri-Bhoi Police have arrested a man from Rajasthan for allegedly impersonating an IPS officer through a fake social…
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio during the signing of the framework on securing supplies of mining and processing of critical minerals…
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Stock markets snap rally to end lower
PTI MUMBAI, May 26: Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower in a volatile trade on Tuesday following a spike in crude oil prices amid reports of…
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Gold price drops Rs 2,800 to Rs 1.62 lakh/10g
PTI NEW DELHI, May 26: Gold prices declined by Rs 2,800 to Rs 1.62 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Tuesday as military tensions between…
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Fuel price hikes could push inflation to 5 per cent: Economists
NEW DELHI, May 26: Fuel price hikes and higher import duties on gold and silver could push retail inflation to 5 per cent by June, but the RBI…
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BRIEF ADVERTISEMENT.Secretary, Meghalaya Public Service Commission. Shillong. Email ID – [email protected] Website: www.mpsc.meghalaya.gov.in Advt No. 03/2026 Dated Shillong, the 25th May, 2026. Applications are invited on (On-line mode)…
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WALK-IN-INTERVIEWSd/- Principal PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya EAC Upper Shillong P.O.: Nonglyer, East Khasi Hills Shillong, Meghalaya-793009 For the academic session 2026-27, a Walk-in-Interview will be conducted for the…
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SITUATION VACANT
Meghalaya Table Tennis Association invites applications for Young Professional (Accounts & Administration) on contract. Graduate in Accounting/ Finance/Commerce/ Business Administration with 1+year experience in Accounts, administration, government/institutional coordination,…
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I, Shri Binansius Shakwa, son of Shri Robi Karmakar, hereby declare that both the names namely Bimansius Jakwa and Binansius Shakwa belong to one and same person i.e.…
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Rupee falls 44 paise to close at 95.70 vs USD
(PTI) MUMBAI, May 26: The rupee depreciated 44 paise to close at 95.70 against the US dollar on Tuesday, on renewed geo-political tensions in West Asia and a…
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Pala raps govt over Lapangap row, ‘failed’ scientific mining
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 26: Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Vincent H Pala on Tuesday criticised the state government’s handling of the interstate border dispute with…
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Army’s K9 units steal the show at PRAGATI
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 26: The Indian Army's K9 units took centre stage on Tuesday during the ongoing Exercise PRAGATI 2026 at Umroi, demonstrat- ing their operational…
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Conrad launches free exam prep kit for Ri-Bhoi youths
Project aims to help local candidates clear SSC, Banking and Railway examsBy Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 26: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has launched 'Project Aspire,' a digital…
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VPP slams excise policy, alleges loss to retailers
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 26: Voice of the People Party (VPP) spokesperson Dr AW Rani has raised concerns over the Me-ghalaya government's Integrated Excise Management System (IEMS),…
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Govt launches unified helpline, dial 112
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 26: The state government has introduced 112 as the unified emergency helpline under the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) which integrates previous emergency…
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Church hits out at Synod-ousted ‘pastor’
MISSING CHURCH FUNDSBy Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 26: The opposing faction of the Mawkhaw Presbyterian Church (MPC), under Mawkhaw District, Shillong Ri-Lum Presbytery and KJP Synod Sepngi, has…
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Speaker joins Canadian parl seminar in Ottawa
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 26: Meghalaya Legislative Assembly Speaker Thomas A Sangma is attending the 16th Canadian Parliamentary Seminar in Ottawa, Canada, held from May 25 to…
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ASF outbreak: Farmers seek 100% waiver of Piggery Mission loans
Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 26: The newly formed Federation of Piggery Farmers has petitioned the Meghalaya government for a 100 per cent waiver of all Piggery Mission loans,…
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Cultural prog
Bongiya Sahitya Parishad, Shillong, will organise a cultural programme on the occasion of the 127th birth anniversary of acclaimed Bengali poet Kazi Nazrul Islam at its own auditorium…
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Digital platform to boost clinical competency of nurses in state
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 26: The Meghalaya Nursing Council (MNC), in collaboration with the Meghalaya Health Systems Strengthening Project (MHSSP), on Tuesday launched the "Continued Nursing Education…
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WEATHER UPDATE
Source: IMD Shillong MAX Shillong 24.4 Sohra 21.6 Umiam 28.2 MIN Shillong 13.8 Sohra 15.4 Umiam 18.2 RAIN Shillong 21.6 Sohra 72.2 Umiam 13.0 FORECAST Moderate rain is…
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SHORT NOTICE INVITING QUOTATIONMayurbhanj Complex, Nongthymmai, Shillong - 793014 NLUM/PRCT-1/70/2024/641 Dated: 26th May 2026 The National Law University of Meghalaya, Shillong invites quotation for providing and hosting Student…
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Two reported missing from Shillong
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 26: Two persons have been reported missing from Shillong in separate incidents, the East Khasi Hills Police informed in a statement issued on…
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PRESS RELEASE
Sd/- (Shri. R. Hinge) District Transport Officer East Khasi Hills, Shillong GOVERNMENT OF MEGHALAYA OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT TRANSPORT OFFICER EAST KHASI HILLS :: SHILLONG. No.DTO/S/PRC/65/2025/440 Dated Shillong…
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OBITUARY
Dlicktimai Wannianng, a retired teacher of KJP Higher Secondary School, wife of (L) Oralstone Marwein, and a resident of Pdengshnong, Lower Mawprem, Shillong, passed away on Monday. Her…
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Bike taxi riders gather at the District Transport Office in the city on Tuesday. (UB)
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 26: A group of bike taxi riders on Tuesday met Transport department officials, seeking clarification after the department said that no bike taxi…
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Nagaland Univ study sheds light on tectonic history, basin evolution in Indo-Myanmar region
From Our Special Correspondent GUWAHATI, May 26: Researchers from Nagaland University have carried out an integrated geological investigation of the Upper Disang Formation in Nagaland, generating new insights…
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Govt to become Rs 10 lakh crore economy by 2028: Assam CM
THE SHILLONG TIMES / 2026-05-27, 4, Shillong(PTI) GUWAHATI, May 26: Asserting that the assembly election results were an affirmation of the BJP-led NDA's commitment to peace and prosperity…
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Himanta slams Congress for trying to politicise Zubeen’s death before polls
From Our Special Correspondent GUWAHATI, May 26: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday lambasted the Congress and people who took Zubeen Garg's name for political mileage…
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Mizoram to introduce new land law
AIZAWL, May 26: The Mizoram government will introduce a comprehensive new land law aimed at over-hauling the state's land administration system to meet the changing needs and administrative…
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Suspected robber killed in gunfight with cops in Assam
NAGAON, May 26: A suspected robber was allegedly killed in a gunfight with the police in Assam's Nagaon district in the early hours of Tuesday, officials said. Nagaon…
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Prez Droupadi Murmu visits Ridge Park Orchidarium in Sikkim
(PTI) GANGTOK, May 26: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday visited the Ridge Park Orchidarium here on the first day of her three-day visit to Sikkim. During her tour…
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Four involved with abduction of Naga civilians held in Manipur
IMPHAL, May 26: Four persons were apprehended in Manipur's Kangpokpi district for their suspected involvement in the abduction of six Naga civilians, who are allegedly still being held…
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Assam CS approves action plan for watershed devp in state
From Our Special Correspondent GUWAHATI, May 26: Assam chief secretary Ravi Kota on Tuesday approved the annual action plan for 2026-27 for watershed development with a proposed outlay…
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PTI Members of the All Assam Students' Union stage a protest against the hike in petroleum prices, in Guwahati, on Tuesday. ===AUTHOR=== PTI
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Tripura HC acquits 2 persons sentenced to life for murder
(PTI)AGARTALA, May 26: A division bench of the Tripura High Court on Tuesday acquitted two persons, who were sentenced by a lower court to life term imprisonment for…
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Request for Proposal for Selection of Procurement, Installation & Commissioning of On-Premise AI-Enabled Media Infrastructure
(Advertisement No. MAL/MyMeG/13/2026/40 dated 25.05.2026)Sd/- Chairman and Managing Director, Meghalayan Age Limited MEGHALAYAN AGE LTD. A GOVERNMENT OF MEGHALAYA UNDERTAKING Shalom Building, 1st Floor, Lower Lachumiere, Shillong –…
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Request for Proposal for Selection of Procurement, Installation & Commissioning of On-Premise AI-Enabled Media Infrastructure
(Advertisement No. MAL/MyMeG/13/2026/40 dated 25.05.2026)Sd/- Chairman and Managing Director, Meghalayan Age Limited MEGHALAYAN AGE LTD. A GOVERNMENT OF MEGHALAYA UNDERTAKING Shalom Building, 1st Floor, Lower Lachumiere, Shillong –…
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One more AIADMK MLA quits, joins TVK
(PTI) CHENNAI, May 26: A fourth AIADMK MLA, again from the rebel camp led by C Ve Shanmugam-SP Velumani duo, on Tuesday resigned from the Tamil Nadu Assembly,…
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Parl panel summons Education Ministry officials, CBSE chief on June 2 to review NEET, OSM system
(PTI) NEW DELHI, May 26: A parliamentary panel has summoned officials of the Union Education Ministry and the CBSE on June 2 to review the use of the…
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‘Mere speculation, no reality’: Congress on Karnataka leadership change talks
PTI BENGALURU, May 26: The Congress on Tuesday termed as "mere speculation" the talk about any leadership change in Karnataka and asserted that the day-long discussions between the…
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Eye on China: Quad ramps up Indo-Pacific surveillance, critical mineral cooperation
India, US sign landmark pact to secure critical minerals supply chain amid China concerns(PTI) NEW DELHI, May 26:The Quad grouping on Tuesday expanded cooperation in critical minerals and…
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Woman trafficked, raped; husband among seven arrested
(PTI) PALANPUR (Gujarat), May 26: A man and six others were arrested in Gujarat's Banaskantha district for allegedly trafficking his wife for Rs 50,000, after which she was…
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National Nuggets
5 labourers killed as soil caves in during well excavationP A N N A ( M a d h y a Pradesh), May 26: Five labourers were killed…
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Bengal anti-infiltration drive triggers ‘reverse exodus’; CM Suvendu says ‘leave quickly’
(PTI) KOLKATA, May 26: West Bengal’s BJP government’s decision to establish district-level holding centres for suspected illegal immigrants appears to have triggered a fresh “reverse exodus” through the…
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PTI Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, EAM S Jaishankar, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a joint press conference in New…
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Meghalaya’s Education Crisis: A Wake-Up Call And The Way Forward
By Forwardman NongremBy Forwardman Nongrem The recent national education rankings placing Meghalaya at the bottom among all Indian States and Union Territories should not merely be viewed as…
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War, rising prices
THE central government and the oil marketing companies are into a game of their own. Fuel prices are steadily being increased in recent days, with the hikes totalling…
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My Shillong MP and M
By Toki BlahBy Toki Blah The unfortunate and un- timely passing away of (L) Dr Ricky Syngkon, Lok Sabha member from Shillong constituency on Feb 19, 2026 left…
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Climate change likely to worsen summer air quality in future
THE SHILLONG TIMES / 2026-05-27, 7, Shillong(The Conversation) Across the world, air pollution is associated with more early deaths than any other environmental exposure, raising risks of dying…
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City school hosts fete on 150 years celebration
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 26: Gorkha Pathshala Higher Secondary School, Mawprem, on Tuesday organised a one-day School Fete-cum-Food Fest as part of its yearlong sesquicentennial celebrations. Principal…
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KSU expresses satisfaction with NH-6 infra progress
From Our CorrespondentFrom Our Correspondent NONGPOH, May 26: The Khasi Students' Union (KSU) North Khasi Hills District unit on Tuesday welcomed the progress of several long-pending infrastructure projects…
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Meghalaya Air Quality Index (May 3rd week, 2026)
Meghalaya AQI 3rd Week May 2026 AIR QUALITY INDEX (AQI) OF CITY/TOWN/INDUSTRIAL AREAS IN THE STATE OF MEGHALAYA (A) MONITORED UNDER : NATIONAL AIR MONITORING PROGRAM (NAMP) Sl.…
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BJP demands tender norms review…
(Contd from P-1) contractors, then our own people are being denied opportunities,” Kharkrang said. He said the matter assumes significance at a time when Meghalaya is facing unemployment…
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Study reveals duration of depression may impact severity of brain changes
First author Tamires Zanao, a Sao Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) fellowship recipient, University of Sao Paulo. The duration for which one remains depressed may impact how severely the…
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Pala claims division in NPP…
(Contd from P-1) He said Congress workers across districts are actively connecting with people at the household level, believing this direct approach will be more effective in re-building…
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ASF outbreak: Farmers seek…
(Contd from P-3) has further damaged the local industry by crashing prices and increasing the risk of disease transmission. Calling the current situation “morally insupportable,” the group demanded…
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‘FWICE directive can spell trouble for Ranveer’s films’
Ranveer Singh is not working on any film at the moment. If he was, he would be in trouble after the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE)…
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BTS wins Artist of the Year award at American Music Awards
(PTI) K-pop band BTS has won the Artist of the Year award at the 2026 American Music Awards. The group comprising RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and…
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K Jo wears mother’s expensive diamond necklace on his 53rd b’day
(IANS) Filmmaker Farah Khan, on account of filmmaker and BFF Karan Johars 53rd birthday, revealed that he had worn his mother, Hiroo Johar's expensive diamond necklace on the…
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Kajol gets nostalgic as Fanaa marks 20 years
(PTI) Kajol shared a series of pictures on social media from her film Fanaa as it completed 20 years. The film released on May 26, 2006 and was…
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Sonal Mansingh slams Ananya’s Chand Mera Dil Bharatanatyam performance
'Absolute trash'(IANS) Renowned Bharatanatyam and Odissi dance exponent Sonal Mansingh has strongly criticised actor Ananya Panday over her Bharatanatyam fusion performance in Chand Mera Dil, calling it 'absolute…
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Data theft at Zoya’s production house, two held
ANI In a shocking incident, a major data theft was recently reported at filmmakers Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti's production house, Tiger Baby Digital. Mumbai police have arrested…
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Netflix announces MED – first-ever medical drama from Brazil
(ANI) Netflix is all set to launch MED - its first-ever medical drama straight out of Brazil, reported Deadline. Netflix recently announced a slate of new Brazilian originals,…
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Imtiaz Ali clarifies remarks on Deepika
'Would never be mean to you'(PTI) Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali on Tuesday issued a clarification over his viral remark about actor Deepika Padukone's casting in his 2012 movie Cocktail,…
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STAR GAZING
By Pandit Ajai Bhambi 'Birthday Forecast' Moon square Jupiter on your solar return chart and will give amazing results. You may confront a tough challenge at your workplace.…
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Veteran actor Ramakant Daayama dies
The entertainment industry is mourning the loss of veteran actor Ramakant Daayama, who passed away at the age of 69 on May 26, 2026, following a prolonged illness.…
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Iran deal progress murky after US military’s strikes
Iran condemns strikes as show of 'bad faith', warns of consequencesBy AP DUBAI, May 26: President Donald Trump insists a peace deal is close on the 88th day…
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Russia maintains attacks on Ukraine
Kyiv is warned to brace for possible major barrage(AP) KYIV, May 26: Russia fired more than 100 drones and two ballistic missiles at Ukraine overnight, the Ukrainian air…
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North Korea launches ballistic missile in latest show of force
SEOUL, May 26: North Korea launched a close-range ballistic missile and other weapons toward the sea on Tuesday, South Korea's military said, days after the leaders of Russia…
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Israel and Hezbollah clash along strategic Lebanese river following overnight strikes
(AP) BEIRUT, May 26: Israel's military clashed with the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group Tuesday along a strategic river in Lebanon as Israeli troops tried to push farther north,…
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Canadian police arrest 17 men of ‘Indian’ origin for extortion
OTTAWA, May 26: Canadian police have arrested 17 persons, believed to be of Indian origin, for their alleged involvement in extortion and organised crime targeting South Asian business…
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19 Australians linked to IS group reach Australia
AP MELBOURNE, May 26: Two planes carrying 19 Australian women and children linked to the Islamic State group in Syria landed in Melbourne and Sydney on Tuesday, despite…
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World Watch
Eid gatherings could worsen measles outbreak in BangladeshDHAKA, May 26: As Bangladesh's escalating measles outbreak claimed over 500 lives, public health experts and physicians have warned that mass…
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4 dead, 5 hurt in crash between train and school bus in Belgium
BUGGENHOUT, May 26: A crash between a bus and a train travelling at high speed in northern Belgium killed four people, including two children, and injured five other…
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China, Pakistan agree to ‘unswervingly safeguard’ bilateral ties
PTI ISLAMABAD/BEIJING, May 26: Pakistan and China have agreed to “unswervingly safeguard” and develop their bilateral relations by working closely to build a shared future, according to a…
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Against formation of exclusive groupings, China on Quad FMs meet
(PTI) BEIJING, May 26: China on Tuesday reiterated its opposition to the Quad, saying it was opposed to the formation of exclusive groupings and engaging in bloc confrontation.…
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PTI: Israeli settler parents travel with their baby on camels in the Judean Desert near the settlement of Kochav Hashachar, in the West Bank, on Monday.
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PTI A police officer runs after launching tear gas at protesters during an anti-government demonstration in La Paz, Bolivia, on Monday.
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PTI Supporters of Turkey's main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) listen to speeches by deposed leader Ozgur Ozel during a rally in Izmir, Turkey, on Tuesday. Riot police…
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South Korean Starbucks boss apologises for campaign that evoked massacre
(AP) SEOUL, May 26: South Korean retail tycoon Chung Yong-jin on Tuesday issued his second apology in two weeks as Starbucks' local operation faces a backlash over a…
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How New Shillong is emerging as Meghalaya’s next major sports hub
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 26: Meghalaya's ambitious push to strengthen its sporting infrastructure gathered momentum on Tuesday as the Committee on Government Assurances of the Meghalaya Legislative…
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GAUFF ADVANCES AS MEDVEDEV CRASHES OUT
PARIS, May 26: Defending champion Coco Gauff began her French Open campaign in commanding fashion with a straight-sets victory over fellow American Taylor Townsend to storm into the…
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UNITY CUP MARKS ENGLAND RETURN AFTER 24 YEARS
India face Jamaica challenge(PTI) LONDON, May 26: The Indian men's national team will return to English soil after 24 years as they take on Jamaica in the Unity…
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Shkenshynriah SC demolish Nangkiew for place in MSL semis
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 26: Rymbai Shkenshynriah SC joined Langsning FC from Group B in the semifinals of the 5th Meghalaya State League after the conclusion of…
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YOUNG CHAMPIONS RISE
Members of the Meghalaya Kudo team pose with their medals after winning four golds and one silver at the 4th National Kudo Championship held in Pune, Maharashtra, from…
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WC 2026 TO FEATURE NEW CONCUSSION SUBS RULE
(Agencies) ZURICH, May 26: FIFA will introduce a special “concussion substitution” rule at the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026, marking the first time the tournament will feature a…
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CANADA SQUAD
GOALKEEPERS: Maxime Crepeau (Orlando City), Owen Goodman (Barnsley), Dayne St. Clair (Inter Miami). DEFENDERS: Zorhan Bassong (Sporting Kansas City), Moise Bombito (Nice), Derek Cornelius (Rangers), Alphonso Davies (Bayern…
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Argentina’s Alvarez eyes another WC glory
(AP) BUENOS AIRES, May 26: Argentina forward Julian Alvarez has said the reigning world champions will head into the FIFA World Cup 2026 with the same winning mentality…
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Rafael Jodar shaping up as Next Big Thing in tennis
(AP) PARIS, May 26: Two-time reigning cham- pion Carlos Alcaraz is out injured. Promising 21-year-old French player Arthur Fils also pulled out with a physical issue. Jack Draper…
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Kumar Mohit, Chandermohan strike gold in Vietnam
DA NANG (VIETNAM), May 26: Indian freestyle wrestlers maintained their solid form at the U-23 Asian Championships here Tuesday, adding four more medals to the country's tally on…
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Sabalenka takes advantage of heat wave in Paris win; Medvedev loses
PARIS, May 26: Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka took advantage of the heat wave at the French Open to impose her attacking game in the first round Tuesday. Daniil Medvedev…
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From McEnroe to Medvedev, meltdowns on courts are part of sport’s mental challenge
(AP) PARIS, May 26: The tennis season is heating up with the French Open under-way. That means that racket-smashing moments can't be far off. In a sport known…
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Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag win at Singapore Open
SINGAPORE, May 26: Star Indian shuttler PV Sindhu advanced to the second round of the women's singles competition with an impressive straight-game win over fifth seed Putri Kusuma…
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Govt notifies rules for NSB, NST
NEW DELHI, May 26: The Sports Ministry on Tuesday notified the rules of operation for the soon-to-be-formed National Sports Tribunal (NST) and the National Sports Board (NSB), stating…
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Ahead of maiden World Yogasana C’ship, Sports Min says pushing for Olympic inclusion
(PTI) NEW DELHI, May 26: Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday said Yogasana would be pushed for inclusion in the future Olympic Games roster keeping in mind India's…
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Gukesh, Pragg bag Armageddon wins
(PTI) OSLO, May 26: D Gukesh emerged victorious after a bruising, nerve-jangling marathon battle against Vincent Keymer, and R Praggnanandhaa outplayed Alireza Firouzja but world No. 1 Magnus…
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Manya Balani upsets AGM Rajveer Nahar in All India Chess
(PTI) MUMBAI, May 26: Manya Balani (1653) produced an upset victory over higher ranked AGM Rajveer Nahar (1801) in the fourth season of the Mumbai FIDE Rated All…
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Panneerselvam wins double gold at Commonwealth Chess C’ship
(PTI) NEW DELHI, May 26: Grandmaster Iniyan Panneerselvam clinched double gold after winning both the Rapid and Blitz titles at the Commonwealth Chess Championship in Sri Lanka. The…
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India lose 1-2 against Australia in opening match of friendly series
(PTI) PERTH, May 26: The Indian women's hockey team squandered an early advanatage to go down a 1-2 against Australia in the opening match of the four-game friendly…
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Shahidi to lead Afghanistan in Test and ODI series against India
NEW DELHI, May 26: Left-handed batter Hashmatullah Shahidi was on Tuesday named captain of the Afghanistan squad which will play a one-off Test and three ODIs against India…
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CAMEROON SCRIPT RECORD ONE-WKT T20 WIN
(Agencies) GABORONE, May 26: Cameroon scripted a dramatic world-record victory over Sierra Leone in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier, pulling off the biggest one-wicket win…
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Coach Franklin hails improved Nitish Reddy
(PTI) MULLANPUR, May 26: Nitish Reddy has flourished in a bigger role and is a much improved T20 cricketer from the last Indian Premier League season, said Sunrisers…
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How cricket’s social media ecosystem created a monster it can no longer control
PTI NEW DELHI, May 26: When Jessica Davies, wife of Australian batter Travis Head, recently spoke about the torrent of online abuse directed at her family after her…
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Patidar blitz powers RCB into 2nd straight IPL final
(PTI) DHARAMSALA, May 26: Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru marched into a second successive IPL final with a 92-run demolition of Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 here on…
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Royals, Sunrisers set for high-stakes eliminator clash
Rajasthan Royals' Yashasvi Jaiswal during a practice session in Mullanpur on Tuesday. (PTI)MULLANPUR, May 26: The ferocity and fearlessness of a 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will be pitted against…
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SHANAKA HAILS SOORYAVANSHI’S MATURITY
(PTI) MULLANPUR, May 26: Dasun Shanka, a Sri Lanka captain, says he has been blown away by the composure and poise of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and he has not…