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Chennai blood cancer patient undergoes stem cell transplant with cells from Poland

As no suitable donor was available within the family, the hospital collaborated with DKMS Foundation, a global non-profit that connects blood can

Keralas UDF govt scraps K-Rail project launched by LDF

Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan says all land acquired for the project will be de-notified and yellow concrete markers that demarcated the prospect

Chemists in A.P. respond to bandh call, down the shutters of medical shops

Druggists say e-pharmacies let people buy habit-forming drugs, antibiotics and pregnancy-termination kits without the prescription that chemist s

SC seeks response of Centre, States on PIL seeking 30% quota for women lawyers in Govt panels

The plea refers to startling empirical evidence to say that while women are entering law schools in record numbers, they are systematically block

Kolkata swelters as Meteorological department forecasts heavy rain in North Bengal

Heavy downpour is likely over the sub-Himalayan districts of Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar and Cooch Behar from May 21 to 25

TVKs victory is not a tsunami or a wave: Anbumani

The PMK has withstood and held its own against much bigger waves in the past, Dr. Anbumani said

Taiwans Lai says he would tell Trump he hopes to continue arms purchases from US

TAIPEI (Taiwan), May 20: Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said Wednesday that if given the chance he would tell US President Donald Trump of his hop

How NK Dairy Equipments LLP is Supporting Modern Dairy Processing Through Integrated Solutions

Yamunanagar, Haryana: As Indias dairy industry continues moving toward organized and technology-driven operations, the need for reliable processi

SIR timeline for Karnataka, training workshop for officers in Belagavi

SIR training workshop for divisional level officers

orissaresults.nic.in CHSE 12 Result 2026: Alternative websites to check Odisha +2 board exam result if chseodisha.nic.in not working

Odisha CHSE 12th result 2026: Odisha Class 12 results for Science, Commerce, Arts, and Vocational streams were released, causing heavy traffic on

Board of Peace will ask UNSC to press Hamas to disarm

GENEVA, May 20: The body overseeing the US-brokered ceasefire in Gaza will ask the United Nations Security Council to press the Hamas militant gr

Umesh Yadav Praises Prince Yadavs Selection for Indias ODI Team

New Delhi, May 20: Veteran Indian fast bowler Umesh Yadav has expressed his support for young right-arm pacer Prince Yadav, who is currently play

PM Modi Celebrates Indian Dance Styles in Rome, Highlights Global Appeal

Rome, May 20: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome from the Indian diaspora and various artists in Rome on Wednesday. They expres

TVK extends open invitation to VCK, IUML to be part of Vijay-led Cabinet

We invite VCK leader Thol. Thirumavalavan to be part of the Council of Ministers. This is the wish of the Chief Minister as well. Similarly, the

PM Modi working to protect Indias prestige on global stage: Sharad Pawar

Mumbai, May 20: NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar has said even though he may differ with Narendra Modi politically, one must not forget that as pr

In Pictures: Meloni Welcomes Modi to Rome

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni hosted Prime Minister Narendra Modi for dinner and accompanied him on a visit to the iconic Colosseum ahead of the

Senate advances bill aimed at ending Iran war as Cassidy, after primary loss, flips to support it

Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy switched sides to deliver a crucial vote to pass the legislation

India must stay alert amid West Asia crisis: Civil Aviation Minister Naidu

India must stay alert to West Asia crisis fallout, though not worried now. Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu stated this in Ranchi

Who is a Pro-tem Speaker, and why is the role crucial for a new Assembly?

The Pro-tem Speaker serves as the essential bridge of a new Assembly, anchoring the legislative process by administering oaths and steering the H

Wav.Tech Launches WAV Mobile to Help Consumers and Dealers Address Rising Counterfeit Watch Risks

Woxsen Universitys Dr. Raul Villamarin Rodriguez Joins Poets&Quants Global 40 Under 40 Elite List

Chemists strike on May 20: Reasons behind todays all-India strike

While major pharmacy chains and government medical outlets will remain operational, the strike highlights significant tensions within the industr

FIMER Announces Strategic Partnership With Redington Solar To Strengthen Pan India Distributor Network

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Business Wire India

News from the world of Education: May 20, 2026

Information on colleges, admissions, scholarships, events, MoUs, and more

YouTuber Gulshan Pahuja gets 6-month jail term for criminal contempt

The Delhi High Court has sentenced YouTuber Gulshan Pahuja to six months in jail for criminal contempt. He was found to have scandalised the judi

Trisha Krishnan Celebrates Success of Karuppu with Heartfelt Gratitude

Mumbai, May 20: South Indian cinemas beloved actress Trisha Krishnan is basking in the success of her latest film, Karuppu, which has recently hi

Farhana Bhatt Opens Up About Sacrifices for Her Dreams

Mumbai, May 20: Farhana Bhatt, a prominent contestant from Salman Khans reality TV show Bigg Boss 19, has candidly discussed the most challenging

India Defence: Suryastra rockets of 150 km & 300 km range, built by Nibe Ltd, successfully tested

Brain-eating amoeba: Kerala reports another death from amoebic meningoencephalitis

Deceased is a 73-year-old woman from Kothamangalam in Ernakulam district

Country Must Stay Alert Amid West Asia Crisis: Civil Aviation Minister Naidu

RANCHI, May 20: Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu on Wednesday cautioned that the country must remain vigilant and prepared

SC Seeks Centres Response On Plea To Ban Sale Of Liquor In Tetra Packs, Sachets

NEW DELHI, May 20: The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought responses from the Centre and others on a plea seeking direction to forthwith ban the sa

Great Nicobar project is purely commercial with no military infrastructure element: Congress

Jairam Ramesh accused the Centre of pursuing what he termed a policy of Continuing, Calibrated Capitulation to China

Karan Tacker Remembers Cannes Film Festival with Tanvi the Great Team Photos

Mumbai, May 20: Actor Karan Tacker took a trip down memory lane during the Cannes Film Festival, sharing glimpses of his presence at the 2025 eve

Assistant Professor Suspended Amid Sexual Harassment and Paper Leak Scandal at LU

Lucknow, May 20: A serious controversy has erupted at Lucknow University (LU). Following the circulation of an audio recording between a B.Sc. th

Six arrested for posing as police officers, extorting rice trader

Nothing wrong in holding caste census, any govt of the day should know who is backward, SC says

The Chief Justice said it was not within the courts domain to decide whether a caste enumeration should necessarily be a part or not of Census 20

KG-basin dispute: RIL, two firms tell SC they will write to Centre for mediation

On May 19, the top court commenced final hearing on appeals of RIL and two other foreign firms challenging a Delhi High Court verdict that set as

PM Narendra Modi gifts Melody toffee to Italian PM Giorgia Meloni. Watch video

Modi gifts Melody to Meloni: Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted a packet of Melody Toffee to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The gesture

Meta told employees to work from home, then sent 4 am layoff emails to US staff, leaked memo reads: 'Were now at the stage where...'

Meta Layoffs: Meta has laid off approximately 8,000 employees globally, with many receiving termination emails early Wednesday. This move is part

Strengthen Your Spine and Improve Digestion with Half Spinal Twist Pose, Says AYUSH Ministry

New Delhi, May 20: Every year, June 21 marks International Yoga Day, highlighting the importance of yoga. With the day approaching, the AYUSH Min

Norwegian journalist, who questioned PM Modi, got suspended from Facebook and Instagram

Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng reported her Facebook and Instagram accounts were suspended after questioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Lyng,

Shocking Move: Telugu Film Chamber Withdraws Letter?

The letter was issued and withdrawn due to a few differences but everything will be sorted today, he said.

BJP Criticizes TVK-CPM Alliance, Poonawala Calls It Driven by Power and Corruption

New Delhi, May 20: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has responded to the warning issued by the ruling party in Tamil Nadu, TVK, against its ally,

Over 8.5 Million Developers Utilize Google AI Models, Company to Invest $190 Billion: Sundar Pichai

New Delhi, May 20: Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced that over 8.5 million developers are using the companys artificial intelligence (AI) models

Tamil Nadu SSLC Results 2025-26: Pass Percentage Rises to 94.31%

Pudukkottai district secured the highest pass percentage of 97.57, followed by Sivaganga, which registered 97.54 pass percentage

Bangladesh beat Pakistan by 78 runs to complete a 2-0 test series sweep

Bangladesh secured a commanding 78-run victory over Pakistan in the second cricket test. This win completed a 2-0 series sweep for Bangladesh. Ta

DRDO successfully tests ULPGM-V3 precision missile in both air-to-air and air-to-ground modes

HeadsUp B2B sees Rs 2,500 crore revenue by 2030: Founder

HeadsUp B2B anticipates Rs 2,500 crore revenue by 2030 at current investment levels. Achieving Rs 10,000 crore requires additional funding and st

Major Drug Bust in Amritsar: Police Seize 14 Kilograms of Narcotics

Amritsar, May 20: Punjab police have achieved a significant breakthrough in the fight against drug trafficking. The Amritsar Commissionerate poli

OP Rajbhar Criticizes Akhilesh and Rahul, Defends PM Modis Foreign Tours

Lucknow, May 20: The political landscape in Uttar Pradesh is heating up with discussions on issues like public prayers, Prime Minister Narendra M

At Google I/O 2026, Alphabet rewrites search playbook, unveils Gemini 3.5 Flash

Google launched AI Mode roughly a year ago and the feature has already crossed a billion monthly active users, with queries more than doubling ea

First and foremost: On the Bhojshala ruling | The Hindu Editorial

Shared use of disputed religious sites should be allowed to continue

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurates state-of-the-art Assam Cricket Museum at ACA Stadium

Massive Fire Breaks Out at Vehicle Workshop in Ghaziabad, Several Cars Destroyed

Ghaziabad, May 20: A massive fire erupted early Wednesday at a vehicle workshop near the New Bus Stand in the Hindon area of Ghaziabad, causing p

Early Trade Sees Markets Slip on Weak Global Peers, Higher Oil

The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 517.11 points to 74,667.51 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 152.45 points to 23,475.80.

She moved to Delhi with an offer letter, a joining date, and a promise, but...: IIM graduates 75,000 relocation experience sparks outrage

An IIM Bodh Gaya MBA graduate has gone viral after claiming she moved to Delhi for a confirmed job offer, spent 75,000 relocating, and then disco

HeadsUp B2B sees Rs 2,500 cr revenue by 2030: Founder

NEW DELHI, May 20: HeadsUp B2B, a one-stop infrastructure marketplace, expects to generate about Rs 2,500 crore in revenues by 2030 at its curren

Cannes 2026 | Nepals Abinash Bikram Shah: My goal is to move from them to us

After Cannes Special Jury Mention for his short film Lori in 2022, Abinash Bikram Shah now makes a historic Cannes feature debut with Elephants i

Pune-based defence firm tests 300 km precise Suryastra rocket to provide big boost to Indian Army

Nibe Limited has successfully demonstrated its Suryastra rockets. The rockets achieved ranges of 150 km and 300 km. These firings took place at t

Rupee falls to record low of 96.90 against US dollar in early trade

MUMBAI, May 20: The rupee depreciated 20 paise to an all-time low of 96.90 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday weighed down by a st

Missing Student Found Dead in Jharkhand

Udaipur, May 20: A shocking incident has emerged from Jharkhands Giridih district, where the body of an 11th-grade student, Payal Kumari, was dis

Heavy Rain Brings Relief from Heat in Tamil Nadu, Warning Issued for Five Districts

Chennai, May 20: Heavy rainfall across Tamil Nadu, including Chennai and Puducherry, has provided significant relief from the oppressive heat exp

EC doubles security arrangements for Falta repoll in West Bengal

According to an official at the state Chief Electoral Officer, eight Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) personnel, equivalent to one full section,

Torrential rain, floods batter China; at least 12 killed

BEIJING, May 20: Torrential rain and floods hit parts of China this week, killing at least 12 people and forcing tens of thousands of people to e

CUK Announces Austerity Measures, Online Classes, WFH On Fridays

SRINAGAR, May 20: The Central University of Kashmir (CUK) has ordered a series of austerity measures, including online classes and work from home

CPI(M), BJP Spar Over Vande Mataram at Kerala Cabinet Swearing-In

Distancing itself from the row, sources in the new government said they had no role in the programme, as it was fully organised by the Lok Bhavan

US announces federal charges against Indian national wanted for 2017 murder of New Jersey mother, son

NEW YORK, May 20:The US has announced federal charges against an Indian national wanted for his alleged involvement in the 2017 murder of a mothe

Jitan Ram Manjhi Issues Strong Warning to RJD: Dalits and Mahadalits Will Not Bow Down

Patna, May 20: Union Minister and leader of the Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM), Jitan Ram Manjhi, launched a fierce attack on the Rashtriya Janata

Body of Missing Student Found Near Usri River in Jharkhand

Ranchi, May 20: The discovery of the body of an 11th-grade student, Payal Kumari, near the Usri River in Giridih district, Jharkhand, has sent sh

Stock markets fall in early trade amid weak global peers, elevated oil prices

The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 517.11 points to 74,667.51 in early trade, whereas the 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 152.45 points to 23,475.80

Modi govt pursuing policy of continued calibrated capitulation to China: Cong

NEW DELHI, May 20: The Congress on Wednesday targeted the Modi government over its approach towards Beijing and accused it of pursuing a 4C polic

Telangana RERA Chairman Satyanarayana Resigns Citing Health Reasons

Satyanarayana said prolonged hearings, lasting up to five hours daily, caused severe back pain and other health problems, requiring continuous ph

Class 10 Board exam results: Tamil Nadu records 94.3% pass rate

While Pudukottai topped the State, with a pass percentage of 97.57%, Sivaganga came second, with 97.54%, followed by Thanjavur, at 97.41%

Krishna-Godavari basin dispute: Reliance and others seek mediation, SC refuses to halt hearing

Reliance Industries Limited and two foreign partners told the Supreme Court they will ask the Indian government to resolve the Krishna-Godavari (

Iqra Hasan's dont touch me video goes viral after brief detention following clash with DIG over Shamli youth death case

Samajwadi Party MP Iqra Hasan was briefly detained and filmed repeatedly saying don't touch me while being escorted by police in Saharanpur. The

Tamil Nadu Board Announces Impressive 94.31% Pass Rate for Class 10 Exams

Chennai, May 20: The Tamil Nadu Board has reported a remarkable pass rate of 94.31% for the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) Class 10

Bangladesh Triumphs Over Pakistan by 78 Runs, Clinches Series 2-0

Silhat, May 20: The Bangladesh cricket team has emerged victorious against Pakistan, winning the second Test match by 78 runs. This victory secur

The World Test Championship table has a new disruptor and it is not India

Bangladesh has climbed to fifth in the World Test Championship rankings, surpassing India who have dropped to sixth. This shift occurred after Ba

Indian Astronaut Shubhashu Shukla Shares Unique Space Experience from ISS

New Delhi, May 20: Group Captain Shubhashu Shukla, the first Indian astronaut to travel to the International Space Station (ISS), continues to sh

Greater Chennai Corporation to Implement Biometric Attendance System for 36,381 Employees

Chennai, May 20: The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) in Tamil Nadu is set to launch a comprehensive biometric attendance system for its employe

Pentagon says it has reduced brigades in Europe from four to three

The reduction in brigade combat teams is the culmination of weeks of anticipation about U.S. force reduction in Europe, and Washington's insisten

Punjab: New batch of teachers leaves for Finland for advanced training; CM Bhagwant Mann flags off team

Seventy-two government school teachers from Punjab are in Finland for advanced training. This initiative seeks to bring international best practi

DG ICAR Jat felicitates progressive millet farmer K Chikkana at ICAR-IIMR

Chikkana significantly increased his yield and income by adopting improved varieties and scientific practices, transforming his farm into a profi

Prashanth Neel, NTRs Dragon first glimpse reveals a blood-soaked saga

The ambitious action film starring Rukmini Vasanth as female lead is a period drama set in the backdrop of international opium trade

Allegations of Sexual Abuse Against Minor in Mumbais Agripada: 40-Year-Old Suspect on the Run

Mumbai, May 20: A 40-year-old man has been accused of sexually abusing a 13-year-old boy in the Agripada area of Mumbai. Authorities reported on

One-day nationwide chemists' strike begins on mixed note

AIOCD General Secretary Rajiv Singhal reiterated that AIOCD is protesting the GSR 817 and GSR 220 notifications, as these are effectively regular

Meta Announces Layoffs of 8,000 Employees Amid AI Restructuring

New Delhi, May 20: Meta Platforms has announced the layoff of approximately 8,000 employees, effective Wednesday. This decision is part of a rest

NEET Paper Leak Accused M Sir Bought 8-Acre Plot To Open School, College

After the arrest of Shivraj Raghunath Motegaonkar, the founder of Renukai Chemistry Classes (RCC), over his alleged involvement in the NEET UG pa

Karnataka Congress Awaits Clarity on CM Post, Cabinet Expansion

Speculation over a possible leadership change intensified after Chief Minister Siddaramaiah completed two-and-a-half years in office

Uttar Pradesh weather today: IMD issues severe heatwave alert for 11 districts as Banda bakes at 48C; check Lucknow, Noida, Ghaziabad forecast

UP Banda heatwave: Uttar Pradesh is enduring a severe heatwave, with Banda recording India's highest temperature at 48.2C for three consecutive d