After Jayam Ravi’s emotional press meet, Aarti Ravi shares cryptic post: ‘You never wake a sleeping lion’

Tamil actor Jayam Ravi on Saturday held a press conference amid his ongoing divorce case with wife Aarti Ravi. During the emotional press meet, the Ponniyin Selvan actor revealed that he will not act until his divorce is legally finalised.

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CBSE rolls out three-language rule for Classes 9 to 10 from July 1; details here

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has mandated the three language rule for students from Class 9 beginning July 1. However, there will be no board examination for the third language in Class 10. “With effect from 1st July 2026, for Class IX, the study of three languages (R1, R2, R3) shall be compulsory, with at least two languages being native Indian languages,” the circular stated. 

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India’s first Captagon bust: Everything you need to know about the ‘Jihadi drug’ seized by NCB

In a major anti-drug operation, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has seized Captagon tablets worth nearly Rs 182 crore, marking the first-ever recovery of the drug in India. The operation, named ‘Operation RAGEPILL’, also led to the arrest of a foreign national allegedly linked to the consignment. Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the drugs were meant to be smuggled to the Middle East and described the seizure as a major success in India’s fight against narcotics trafficking.

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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay allocates portfolios, keeps home ministry; KA Sengottaiyan gets finance

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay allocates portfolios, keeps home ministry; KA Sengottaiyan gets finance

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Rs 30,000 for third child, Rs 40,000 for fourth: This Indian state just announced a unique scheme

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday announced a rather interesting scheme aimed at boosting the state’s population. Speaking at a public event in Narasannapeta, the chief minister said the government will provide a sum of Rs 30,000 to families on the birth of a third child and Rs 40,000 for a fourth child.

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UPSC Civil Services (CSE) Prelims admit card 2026 out at upsconline.nic.in; here’s how to download

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the admit card for Civil Services (CSE) prelims exam 2026 today, May 15. All those who registered for the UPSC CSE 2026 exam can now download their call letters from the official website, upsconline.nic.in. This year, the commission will conduct Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination on May 24 across the country at various exam centres. UPSC Prelims exam will be objective-type and will be held in two sessions.i.e. Forenoon and Afternoon.

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Mitchell Marsh’s masterclass bulldozes Chennai Super Kings out of Lucknow, propels LSG to dominant victory

Lucknow Super Giants registered a brilliant victory against Chennai Super Kings in the 59th game of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026. The two sides met at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on May 15th. The clash began with Chennai Super Kings coming in to bat first after losing the toss. 

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Bengal: FIR against Abhishek Banerjee over alleged provocative poll speeches, remarks on Amit Shah

An FIR has been registered against Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee at the Bidhannagar North Cyber Crime Police Station over alleged provocative and inflammatory speeches delivered during the West Bengal Assembly Election 2026 campaign.

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CAQM unveils major anti-pollution push across Delhi-NCR; electric 3-wheelers to become mandatory

In a sweeping move aimed at cutting vehicular pollution across Delhi-NCR, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has announced a phased transition toward cleaner transport, including mandatory registration of only electric L5-category three-wheelers in the region over the next few years.

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