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Andhra Population Incentive Scheme Offers Rs 30,000 For Third Child Andhra CM Announces Population Incentive Scheme Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has announced a new population incentive scheme to encourage larger families in the state. The move comes amid concerns over declining birth rates and changing demographic trends in Andhra Pradesh. Under the Andhra third child incentive plan, familie

Indian Stock Market Recovers As IT And Banking Stocks Support Sensex, Nifty Sensex Recovers From Day’s Low The Indian stock market ended on a positive note on May 18, 2026, after a sharp recovery from early losses. According to India Today, the S&P BSE Sensex gained 77.05 points to close at 75,315.04, while the NSE Nifty50 rose 6.45 points to end at 23,649.95. The Se

Central Govt Employees May Get Revised Salary From April 2027 Central government employees and pensioners are waiting for the 8th Pay Commission update, as revised salaries and pensions are likely to be implemented around April 2027.   8th Pay Commission Salary Date Expected In 2027 The 8th Pay Commission salary date is being closely watched by lakhs of central government employees and pen

Punjab Four Children Proposal Sparks Debate Over Sikh Population Decline Punjab BJP leader Dr Jagmohan Singh Raju has urged Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to consider cash incentives for Sikh families with more children, citing concerns over Sikh population decline in Punjab and the need to protect the community’s cultural and demographic strength.   Punjab BJP Leader Raises Four Children Proposal Punjab BJP state genera

Bengal Cabinet Clears Rs 3,000 Women's Aid And Free Bus Travel Suvendu Adhikari's cabinet decisions in West Bengal have brought major welfare and policy changes, including women’s financial support, free bus travel, and the phasing out of religion-based schemes. Women To Get Rs 3,000 Under Annapurna Yojana The Bengal second cabinet meeting approved the Annapurna Yojana, West Bengal, under which eligible women will rec

UDF Returns To Power In Kerala After 10 Years VD Satheesan was sworn in as Kerala’s new Chief Minister, marking the United Democratic Front’s return to power after a 10-year gap. UDF Forms Government In Kerala Congress leader VD Satheesan took oath as the Chief Minister of Kerala at a grand ceremony in Thiruvananthapuram. The United Democratic Front secured a strong victory by winning 102 seats in the 140-member Assembly,

Fuel Price Hike Fear Grows After Russian Oil Waiver Ends Russian Oil Waiver Ends, Fuel Price Pressure Rises India may face fresh pressure on petrol and diesel prices after the United States allowed a key sanctions waiver on Russian seaborne oil purchases to expire. The decision comes at a sensitive time when global crude oil prices are already rising due to West Asia tensions and fears of supply disruption around the Strait of Horm

Revanth Reddy’s Telangana 2034 Roadmap Signals Bigger National Role Revanth Reddy’s 2034 Telangana Roadmap Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has drawn major political attention after publicly outlining his Revanth Reddy 2034 plan, signalling that he aims to remain at the centre of Telangana politics until 2034 before moving towards a larger Delhi ambition. His st

Air India Flight Delay Leaves Passengers Waiting Onboard at Mumbai Airport   Air India Flight Grounded in Mumbai An Air India flight travelling from Hyderabad to Mumbai was grounded at Mumbai airport on Monday, May 18, 2026, after landing. The Hyderabad to Mumbai Air India flight was grounded at Mumbai airport, reportedly faced a delay due to a strike by ground and technical staff. Passengers were made to remain seated i

India Responds To Dutch Concerns Over Press Freedom And Minority Rights   India Responds To Dutch Remarks On Press Freedom And Minority Rights India has firmly rejected reported concerns raised in the Netherlands over press freedom and minority rights, stating that such comments show a lack of understanding about the country’s democratic values and diverse social structure. The response came during Prime Minister Narendra Modi?

Karuppu Box Office Collection: Suriya Film Crosses Rs 120 Crore   Suriya’s Karuppu Crosses Rs 120 Crore In Three Days Suriya has delivered a strong box office comeback with Karuppu, which has grossed Rs 120.75 crore worldwide in its opening weekend. Directed by RJ Balaji and co-starring Trisha, the fantasy action drama opened with mixed reviews but managed to attract solid audience turnout across domestic and overseas markets.

KKR Halt GT Winning Run To Strengthen IPL 2026, Qualification Hopes KKR Dominate With Bat At Eden Gardens Kolkata Knight Riders produced a powerful all-round performance to defeat Gujarat Titans by 29 runs in their IPL 2026 clash at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The win helped KKR strengthen their qualification hopes and also ended GT’s five-match winning run. Batting first, Kolkata posted a huge total of 247/2 in 20 overs, putting Guja

RCB Playoff Qualification 2026 Confirmed After Big Win Over PBKS   RCB Storm Into IPL 2026 Playoffs Royal Challengers Bengaluru became the first team to qualify for the IPL 2026 playoffs after defeating Punjab Kings by 23 runs at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala. This RCB vs PBKS match report highlights a complete all-round show from Bengaluru, who posted 222/4 before restricting PBKS to 199/8.

Kazakhstan Launches Altyn Visa Kazakhstan has announced a new 10-year Golden Visa programme called the Altyn Visa to attract foreign investors, entrepreneurs and skilled professionals. The scheme is part of the country’s wider immigration reforms aimed at bringing global capital and talent into key sectors while reducing dependence on oil revenues. Under the proposed programme, foreign nationals investing at least $300,000 in Kazakhstan may qualify for

IUML Procession In Kerala Sparks Row Over Provocative Slogans   Controversy During Celebration A celebratory procession by the Indian Union Muslim League in Kerala’s Idukki district created a major political controversy after workers reportedly raised provocative slogans following the announcement of VD Satheesan as the next Chief Minister of Kerala. The march, organised by the Congress ally, initially celebrated Satheesan’s