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Rupee falls to record low of 96.90 against U.S. dollar in early trade

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the Rupee opened at 96.89 against the U.S. dollar, then slipped further to 96.90, registering a fall of

Venezuela to release 300 prisoners under amnesty law

Between yesterday and this Friday, 300 people will be released, some involved in acts in proven crimes but (others) who are minors, over 70 years

G. Sudhakaran sworn in as Kerala Assembly Pro Tem Speaker

Appointment of Sudhakaran, who won from Ambalappuzha constituency with UDF backing after a high-profile rebellion against his former party, CPI(M

Maharashtra Govt signs MoUs of 6.5 lakh crore to generate 25,400 MW of nuclear power

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said, The investment coming to the State in the clean energy generation sector will strengthen the country to be

Farmers urge Centre to supply required quantity of fertilisers to Karnataka

Karnatakas Agriculture Minister N. Chaluvarayaswamy had said that the State will face a shortage of 38,000 metric tonnes of fertiliser

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Further hostilities in West Asia 'inadvisable', Xi tells Putin in Beijing talks

U.S. President Trump says the war would be over very quickly; Vance acknowledges difficulties in negotiating with a fractured Iranian leadership

How death leaves behind unfinished plans and unanswered questions

In some books, neat endings and the ticking off of bucket lists are narrative devices meant to reassure us that death brings with it a reckoning.

Western Railway begins anti-encroachment drive near Mumbais Bandra station

The drive is set to clear at least 400 unauthorised structures across 5,200 square metres of land

The very Paw-some Sergeant Stubby

Unlikely heroes make for the most fascinating stories, changing the way we see courage. But how unlikely of a hero would a little dog make for? T

Maharashtra completes documentation of over 23,000 wetlands

According to the Maharashtra wetlands dashboard maintained by the NCSCM data, Chattrapati Sambhaji Nagar and Nagpur division has the highest wetl

KKRDB approves action plan for 5,000 crore allocation in Karnataka budget

Of the 5,000 crore allocation, the Board decided to earmark 2,900 crore for micro and macro development projects, with 70% of the amount to be sp

Cannes Film Festival Wrestles With the Promise and Peril of AI

The day before the festival began, Cannes' artistic director Thierry Frmaux wryly responded to a question about AI, noting that he had also heard

India tests ULPGM-V3 fire and forget missile that can be launched from drones; Check its features

DRDO ULPGM-V3 has successfully completed development trials in both air-to-ground and air-to-air modes, marking a major boost to Indias indigenou

India-Italy Relations at Decisive Stage: Modi, Meloni

Modi is currently in Italy as part of the final leg of his five-nation tour

Assam Police summons Congress leader Randeep Surjewala over cases filed by CM Himanta Sarma's wife

Assam Police have summoned senior Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala for questioning on May 23 in connection with cases filed by Assam CM's

Q-Line Biotech Announces Rs 214.48 Crore SME IPO

The net proceeds from the IPO will be used to meet working capital requirements of Rs 110 crore, repay certain borrowings worth Rs 90 crore, and

Colonial mindset: Norwegian newspaper publishes cartoon of PM Modi as snake charmer, calls him a cunning and slightly disturbing man; triggers massive backlash

A Norwegian newspaper published a cartoon of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi that sparked outrage. Critics called the illustration racist, li

Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin to hold tea diplomacy talks in Beijing after Donald Trump visit

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet in Beijing today. The summit will cover bilateral and international matter

RR vs LSG IPL 2026: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Powers Rajasthan Royals to Thrilling Win

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed 93 off 38 balls as Rajasthan Royals chased down 221 to beat Lucknow Super Giants by 7 wickets in a thrilling IPL 202

Trump Claims Iran Eager for Deal Amid Military Strikes

Washington, May 20: President Donald Trump stated that Iran is very eager to make a deal following recent U.S. military strikes. He claimed that

Simultaneous polls could save Rs 7 lakh crore: Joint parliamentary panel chief

Holding Lok Sabha and state assembly polls together could save India Rs 7 lakh crore. This significant saving can be channeled into development p

Assams Majbat Railway Station Transformed into a Modern Hub

Udalguri, May 20: The Majbat Railway Station in Assams Udalguri district has undergone a significant transformation under the Amrit Bharat Railwa

PM Modi arrives in Rome; to meet Italian PM Meloni | Live

Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives a ceremonial welcome as he lands in Rome, Italy, on the last leg of his five-nation visit

Salman Khan Expresses Anger Over Paparazzi Behavior at Hospital

Mumbai, May 20: Actor Salman Khan voiced his displeasure regarding the behavior of paparazzi at a hospital on Tuesday. On Wednesday, he took to s

Jordan Imposes Temporary Travel Ban from DRC and Uganda Amid Ebola Outbreak

Amman, May 20: Jordan has announced a temporary travel ban on passengers arriving from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda. This de

Yoga: A Path to Peace and Balance, Says AYUSH Ministry

New Delhi, May 20: As International Yoga Day approaches, the AYUSH Ministry of the Indian government has urged citizens to embrace yoga and incor

WHO Raises Alarm Over Speed Of Ebola Outbreak As Congo Announces 134 Deaths

The virus spread undetected for weeks after the first known death as authorities tested for a more common type of Ebola and came up negative, hea

Pentagon downsizes NATO brigade presence in Europe, delays deployment in Poland

In a statement issued, the Department of War mentions it has reduced the total number of Brigade Combat Teams (BCTs) assigned to Europe from four

NTR as God of War on Cards? Producer Drops Major Hint

The post immediately sparked discussion among fans, with many interpreting it as an indirect confirmation that God of War is finally moving ahead

Tamil Nadu SSLC Class 10 results declared: Heres how to check marks

Students can choose one of several ways provided to download their marksheets

'Ye personal matter hai': Vaibhav Suryavanshi shares what his signature 'A' sign means. Watch

Fifteen-year-old Rajasthan Royals cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi captured hearts by shyly withholding his mother's name during an interview. This

U.S. Pledges Support Amid Ebola Crisis, Criticizes WHO for Delays

Washington, May 20: The Trump administration has pledged significant assistance to combat the rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak in Central Africa,

Strong Earthquake Hits East China Sea

New Delhi, May 20: A strong earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale struck the East China Sea on Wednesday morning. The National Seismology

Strong 6.0 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes the East China Sea, Local Authorities Alerted

New Delhi, May 20: A powerful earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale struck the East China Sea on Wednesday morning. The National Seismolo

tnresults.nic.in Tamil Nadu SSLC Results OUT at dge.tn.gov.in: Check steps to download and other details

Tamil Nadu Class 10 board examination results for 2026 have been announced by the Directorate of Government Examinations. Students can check thei

Rana Daggubati to Turn Antagonist for Mirai 2?

They have erected a massive arena set on the outskirts of Hyderabad for filming grand sequences.

Minority Communities are Being Targeted: Mamata

TMC general secretary Abhishek Banerjee also asserted that the party would continue its political battle against the BJP despite the electoral se

Andhra Braces for Severe Heatwave, Temperatures May Touch 47 Degrees Today

Andhra Pradesh experiences severe heatwave with highest temp at 45.6C in Palnadu district

Devotees Experience Divine Blessings at Ujjains Bhasma Aarti

Ujjain, May 20: The renowned Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, witnessed a magnificent Bhasma Aarti early Wednesday

UoH Student Ends Life amid Allegations of Assault by ABVP Activists

Mayukh Kundu, a first-year financial economics student from West Bengal, was found dead in the lake in the campus

Taiwan Travelogue wins International Booker Prize 2026

The novel, originally written in the Mandarin Chinese,succeeds as both a romance and an incisive postcolonial novel

PM Modi, Italian PM Meloni visit Colosseum after dinner, share pictures

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Rome for the final leg of his visit. He met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni over dinner. The l

Severe Heatwave Hits NCR, Orange Alert Issued Until May 25

Noida, May 20: The National Capital Region (NCR) is currently grappling with extreme heat and a heatwave. Following the issuance of an orange ale

mid-day Opinion: Ensure genuine train passengers get their seats

What was needed was a large-scale operation to weed out illegal seat occupation and see that only genuine passengers get their seats

BJP Will Be Removed From Centre In Coming Days: Mamata Banerjee

Mamata Banerjee has boldly claimed that the BJP-led Central government will be emoved from power in future

Petrol, Diesel prices today on May 20: Check fuel rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and other metro cities

Petrol, Diesel prices today: Fuel prices remained steady on Wednesday after recent hikes, with petrol and diesel rates seeing an increase of up t

JD Vance warns Iran nuclear capability may spark global arms race

Vance said the US remains committed to negotiations with Iran but made it clear that Washington would not compromise on preventing Tehran from ob

Quote of the day by Mother Teresa: 'If you judge people, you have no time to...' - Timeless wisdom on humanity and compassion by Saint Teresa of Calcutta

Mother Teresa, born Anjez Gonxhe Bojaxhiu, dedicated her life to serving the destitute, founding the Missionaries of Charity in 1950. Her profoun

mid-day Opinion: Surender Mohan Pathak Ji ki jai ho!

Hows Vimal Khanna, a show on Amazon MX Player, so significant to Indias popular crime-fiction history?

Significance of Skanda Shashthi: A Day of Auspicious Yogas and Rituals

New Delhi, May 20: Skanda Shashthi, dedicated to Lord Skanda (Kartikeya), the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, holds special significance.

Modi Meets Meloni in Rome Ahead of Bilateral Talks

Rome, May 20: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni upon his arrival in Italy. The two leaders discussed va

Taiwan Candidates Anti-India Billboard Sparks Row

The campaign quickly drew backlash from Indian-origin residents in Taiwan and social media users

Vaibhav Suryavanshi Leads Orange Cap Race in IPL 2026

New Delhi, May 20: As the IPL 2026 season unfolds, Vaibhav Suryavanshi has emerged as a frontrunner for the Orange Cap. When asked about his run

NTR: From Child Actor to Pan-India Superstar

From a child actor to a global star, his rise has been remarkable, says a producer. .

PM Modi attends a dinner hosted by Italy PM Giorgia Meloni in Rome

Suvendu Adhikari aide murder case: CBI arrest fifth accused from UP`s Varanasi

Officials said the accused has been identified as 40-year-old Vinay Rai alias Pumpum Rai, originally hailing from the Zamani area of Uttar Prades

Hyderabad Water Board GM Remanded To 14 Days Judicial Custody

The ACB arrested him after registering a disproportionate assets (DA) case against Kumar, who is posted in Project Division-VIII at HMWS & SB in

Centre betting big on Brahmaputra as economic lifeline: Minister Sarbananda Sonowal

The Indian government is developing the Brahmaputra river into a major economic corridor. This initiative focuses on transport, trade, and touris

India Expands Affordable and Quality Healthcare for All: JP Nadda

New Delhi, May 20: Jagat Prakash Nadda, the National President of the Bharatiya Janata Party and Union Health Minister, addressed the 79th World

Welcome to Rome, my friend!: Giorgia Meloni welcomes PM Modi to Italy

PM Modi is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Meloni and meet President Sergio Mattarella

Indian Community Expresses Joy After Meeting PM Modi in Rome

Rome, May 20: During his visit to Italy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with members of the Indian community. The gathering was filled with exc

NEET paper leak: CBI searches houses of three students in Nagpur, Chandrapur

A team from New Delhi, along with CBI personnel in Nagpur, raided the houses of two students from Nagpur and one student from Brahmapuri taluka i

Nationwide chemists strike today over online medicine sales concerns

The protest has been organised to highlight concerns over what chemists describe as inadequate regulation of online medicine sales

CHSE Odisha 12th Result 2026 today at chseodisha.nic.in, DigiLocker: Check steps to download Plus 2 results, passing marks and more

Odisha CHSE 12th Result date time: Odisha students eagerly await their Class 12 results today. The Council of Higher Secondary Education will rel

Rajasthan MLA pours petrol on self during protest march in Barmer

The protest march was organised following a large workers convention and rally at the private company, where labourers and truck drivers have bee

Xi Greets Putin at Great Hall of the People in Beijing

Putin and Xi walked down a red carpet rolled out to greet the Russian leader, and stood as a military band played their two national anthems

22-year-old man shot dead near college in northeast Delhis Welcome area

A firing incident was reported during the intervening night of May 19 and 20 in the Welcome area, it added.

Severe Heatwave Strikes Rajasthan, Yellow and Orange Alerts Issued for 18 Districts

Jaipur, May 20: Rajasthan continues to endure a severe heatwave, with Chittorgarh recording the highest temperature in the state at 46.3 degrees

Indian Society Is Notorious for Abandoning Daughters...:Kangana Ranaut on Recent Dowry Deaths

She claimed that Twisha was adamant about terminating the pregnancy.

Kerala Launches Statewide Initiative Canveen to Detect Oral Cancer Early

Kochi, May 20: Kerala has initiated a significant statewide effort to enhance the early detection of oral cancer. This initiative brings together

Rubio says WHO was 'a little late' on identifying Ebola outbreak

The State Department announced on Tuesday (May 19, 2026) that it would fund up to 50 Ebola treatment centres in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Human trafficking bust in Jharkhand: 36 rescued, including six minors

The arrested accused were identified as Nikunj Borsania, 32, and Kadivar Nilesh Bhai, 34.

Tamil Nadu Class 10 Board Results to be Announced Today

Chennai, May 20: The Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE) in Tamil Nadu will announce the results of the Class 10 public examinations for

SC allows euthanasia for incurably ill, rabid stray dogs to protect human life

The bench emphatically stated that ordering the euthanasia of stray dogs is the most important direction it is issuing to authorities and officia

Minimum temperatures are rising faster than maximum

The IMDs data for April found that maximum temperatures were near normal while minimum temperatures averaged 0.5 degrees Celsius above normal

IPL 2026: Rajasthan Royals Secure Fourth Place with Victory Over LSG

New Delhi, May 20: The 64th match of IPL 2026 took place on Tuesday at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, featuring the Rajasthan Royals (RR)

Global spotlight on Beijing as Putin and Xi meet following Trumps China tour

The visit coincides with the 25th anniversary of the Sino-Russian Treaty of Friendship signed in 2001

Tamil Nadu to Announce Class 10 Board Results Today, Ending Long Wait for Millions

Chennai, May 20: The Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE) in Tamil Nadu will announce the results for the Class 10 public examinations fo

Italian Artists Praise PM Modi During Memorable Performance in Rome

Rome, May 20: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Italy as part of his visit to five countries. He was warmly welcomed by both Indian cit

Rajasthan Government Transfers 17 IPS Officers, Changes SPs in Seven Districts

Jaipur, May 20: The Rajasthan government has executed a significant reshuffle in the police department, transferring 17 IPS officers and changing

Woman Abducted In Attapur; CCTV Footage Under Scanner

The police are examining CCTV footage and investigating all possible angles to determine whether it was a kidnapping or linked to another dispute

Tambaram residents miffed with silent water charges hike and deposit burden

Tambaram residents challenge new water tariff as well as deposits and decry the lack of a consultation prior to the revision of the charges

Intense Gunfight in Sonipat: Police Clash with Notorious Criminals

Sonipat, May 20: A fierce encounter erupted late Tuesday night between Crime Unit-1 and notorious criminals in Sonipat, Haryana. The clash took p

Russia exploring joint projects with US and China as Putin meets Xi Jinping

Russia is exploring joint projects with both the United States and China. Kirill Dmitriev, head of Russia's sovereign wealth fund, revealed these

5.9-magnitude earthquake strikes southern Japan: Reports

An earthquake hit Japan's Kagoshima Prefecture on Tuesday. The magnitude was estimated between 5.9 and 6.2. Parts of Amami in Kagoshima felt a st

Tamil Nadu Board 10th Toppers List 2026: Check TN SSLC district wise topper, marks, pass percentage and other details

Tamil Nadu Board 10th Toppers List 2026 : Tamil Nadu Class 10 results are expected on May 20, 2026, with the Directorate of Government Examinatio

US lost 42 aircraft, including fighter jets, MQ-9 Reaper drones in Iran war: Report

A U.S. Congressional Research Service (CRS) report said at least 42 American aircraft, including fighter jets and drones, were lost or damaged du

Iran Warns US Of Many More Surprises After Trump Threatens New Strikes

Araghchi said that Iranian forces are confirmed to be the first to down an American F-35 fighter jet, citing a US congressional report on aircraf

Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon kill 19, including children and women, officials say

Beirut, May 20: Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon on Tuesday killed at least 19 people, including four women and three children, Lebanon's H

NATO not drawing up plans for Hormuz mission, top commander says

NATO is not currently planning a mission in the Strait of Hormuz, with the alliances top commander saying any such operation would first require