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ECI announces biennial elections for 16 Maha Legislative Council seats, polling on
3+ hour, 52+ min ago (436+ words) June 18 Mumbai, May 18: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday announced the schedule for the long-delayed biennial elections to the Maharashtra Legislative Council (MLC) from 16 Local Authorities" Constituencies. The polling is scheduled on June 18, and the counting of votes will…...
Hybrid MFs attract Rs 1. 55 lakh cr in FY26 on diversified investment appeal
16+ hour, 48+ min ago (115+ words) The Shillong Times Hybrid MFs attract Rs 1. 55 lakh cr in FY26 on diversified investment appeal New Delhi, May 17: Hybrid mutual fund schemes attracted inflows of Rs 1. 55 lakh crore in 2025-26, a 29 per cent increase over the preceding fiscal year, as investors increasingly…...
Pant's vice-captaincy under scanner ahead of Afghanistan Test series
11+ hour, 50+ min ago (246+ words) The Shillong Times Pant's vice-captaincy under scanner ahead of Afghanistan Test series New Delhi, May 17: The Indian Test team won't have too many surprises but there could be serious conversations about Rishabh Pant's future as red-ball format vice-captain when the…...
World Bank team reviews healthcare, youth welfare projects in Sohra
14+ hour, 29+ min ago (108+ words) The Shillong Times World Bank team reviews healthcare, youth welfare projects in Sohra SHILLONG, May 17: A World Bank delegation visited Sohra on Saturday to review the progress of key healthcare and adolescent welfare initiatives under the Meghalaya Health Project and…...
Students begin to find their voice as SPARK expands to 10 districts
14+ hour, 9+ min ago (118+ words) The Shillong Times Students begin to find their voice as SPARK expands to 10 districts SHILLONG, May 17: Meghalaya is attempting to dismantle the culture of "classroom silence" in rural schools as the state-backed SPARK initiative'now expanded to 10 districts'replaces rigid school rules…...
Sports Snippets
12+ hour, 27+ min ago (516+ words) The Shillong Times India finish at 11th in Asian Senior Weightlifting C'hips Gandhinagar, May 17: India finished 11th in the medal table with 11 medals while the women's team ended third in the rankings in the Asian Senior Weightlifting Championships which concluded here on…...
India flags concerns in UN over attack on oil vessels in Hormuz
15+ hour, 17+ min ago (106+ words) The Shillong Times India flags concerns in UN over attack on oil vessels in Hormuz United Nations, May 17: Targeting commercial shipping, endangering civilian crew and impeding freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz is "unacceptable, India's Permanent Representative to…...
RCB secure playoffs berth as PBKS lose again
11+ hour, 40+ min ago (86+ words) The Shillong Times RCB secure playoffs berth as PBKS lose again INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | GUJARAT TITANS" SAI SUDHARSAN FASTEST TO 3, 000 IPL RUNS MATCH TODAY " CHENNAI SUPER KINGS VS SUNRISERS HYDERABAD AT 7: 30 PM Dharamsala, May 17: Royal Challengers Bengaluru held their nerve…...
Indian men win silver; women finish fourth at CASA Rugby 7s
12+ hour, 12+ min ago (116+ words) The Shillong Times Indian men win silver; women finish fourth at CASA Rugby 7s Tashkent, May 17: India's senior men's team secured the silver medal while the women's side finished fourth at the inaugural CASA (Central Asia and South Asia) Rugby 7s 2026 held…...
Starc magic, Rahul-Porel stand keep DC alive in playoff race
11+ hour, 45+ min ago (89+ words) The Shillong Times Starc magic, Rahul-Porel stand keep DC alive in playoff race INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | GUJARAT TITANS" SAI SUDHARSAN FASTEST TO 3, 000 IPL RUNS MATCH TODAY " CHENNAI SUPER KINGS VS SUNRISERS HYDERABAD AT 7: 30 PM New Delhi, May 17: Mitchell Starc produced…...