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Fadnavis Govt Signs Rs 6.5 Lakh Crore MoUs for 25,400 MW Nuclear Energy

This initiative makes Maharashtra the first state to directly partner with the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) in atomic power

Collector Directs School Repairs Before Reopening

Asifabad Collector K. Haritha reviewed measures to improve teaching standards and provide quality education through digital classes in government

Did your favorite Hollywood star start on Reality TV? Before Hollywood fame, these 7 stars were secretly competing on Reality TV

Several well-known actors launched their careers on reality television before achieving Hollywood stardom. From Emma Stone's quest for a new Part

SC refuses to recall its order on stray dogs

The Supreme Court has upheld its earlier order preventing the release of vaccinated stray dogs back into public areas like hospitals and schools.

Tamil Nadu Government Ensures Uninterrupted Supply of Medicines Amid Chemists Strike

Chennai, May 20: Amid a nationwide strike by chemists scheduled for May 20, K.G. Arunraj assured that essential medical services and the supply o

U.S. Secretary of State Rubio to Visit India for Four-Day Tour Starting May 23

Washington, May 20: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to embark on a four-day visit to India. According to information shared by the U.S

Rebel Group in AIADMK Insists on GC

Palaniswami said that the AIADMK would lose its importance if it went behind the TVK and added that there was no tsunami that swept away the part

HC issues notices to Kejriwal, other AAP leaders in a defamation case

The Delhi High Court has issued notices to Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, Sanjay Singh, and other AAP leaders in a suo motu contempt of court p

Casper Ruud Dominates at Geneva Open, Advances with Confidence

Geneva, May 19: Casper Ruud kicked off the Geneva Open with a confident performance on Tuesday. The clay court specialist defeated Jenson Brooksb

M&M, DBS Bank unveil sustainability-linked dealer financing

Psychology says women often mature faster than men, and its not just stereotype or biology, but the truth involves a more complex reason

The psychology behind women often appearing more mature than men suggests the explanation goes beyond simple stereotypes. Factors such as brain d

Rajasthan Receives WHO Recognition for Tobacco Control Program

Jaipur, May 19: Rajasthan has achieved a significant global milestone in tobacco control. The states Health Department has been awarded a prestig

Putins Upcoming Visit to India: A Strategic Boost Amidst Tensions in West Asia

Oslo, May 19: Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit India this year. He will participate in the BRICS Summit 2026 scheduled for Septem

Assam Government Imposes Penalties for Delayed Pension Payments to Retired Employees

Guwahati, May 19: The Assam government has taken a significant step to ensure timely pension payments for retired employees. Officials responsibl

Drinking Water Scarcity Begins in Godavari Districts

According to Panchayat department officials, orders have been issued to clean water tanks once every 15 days.

Rs 50 lakh bribery case: CBI arrests Army Ordnance Corps colonel

A Colonel from the Army Ordnance Corps has been arrested in a bribery case. He allegedly manipulated tenders and approved substandard samples for

PM Modi arrives in Rome for final leg of five-nation tour; India-Italy ties, trade on agenda

Adani Enterprises stock up 1% as U.S. drops bribery charges

Why Arunachal CM hasn't been asked to step down: Congress

Congress has questioned the continued tenure of Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu. The Supreme Court had ordered a CBI probe into alle

Bihar Administration on High Alert Amid Protests Over Teacher Recruitment Delays

Patna, May 19: The Patna administration has issued a stern warning to coaching institute operators and teachers in light of rising concerns over

Uttar Pradesh Lawmakers Controversial Statement on Praying in Public Spaces

Lucknow, May 19: A statement regarding public prayer in Uttar Pradeshs Sonbhadra has sparked significant discussion. Bhupesh Chaube, the BJP legi

Civil Supplies Services Must Be Expanded: Manohar

Focusing on safeguarding public interests and improving the efficiency of civil supplies operations, the minister held discussions with senior Un

India to back Vietnam's defence modernisation

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh affirmed India's dedication to Vietnam's defence modernization. Discussions with Vietnam's Deputy PM and Defence M

100 Bonded Labourers Rescued From Brick Kilns In Armoor

Police raid five units in Armoor mandal; cases to be filed against owners

Viral Kumbh Mela woman, husband move M.P. High Court over forged age record to portray her as minor

Couple alleges harassment by Madhya Pradesh Police, demands restoration of birth certificate and independent investigation

Kremlin Confirms: Vladimir Putin to Visit New Delhi for BRICS Summit in September

This will be the first visit of Putin to India this year, and second within a year.

Putin Arrives in Beijing for State Visit Amid Strengthening China-Russia Ties

Beijing, May 19: Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on Tuesday night for a state visit at the invitation of President Xi Jinping

Nasha Mukt Abhiyaan: LG Sinha leads anti-drug march in Pulwama

Assam Achieves 65% Urban Waste Disposal Milestone

Guwahati, May 19: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Tuesday that effective urban waste management is one of the significant y

Assam Achieves 65% Urban Waste Disposal, Claims Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma

Guwahati, May 19: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Tuesday that effective urban waste management is one of the significant y

Vandana Das murder accused challenges conviction before HC

Southampton Expelled From Play-Off Final Over Spying Charges: EFL

Middlesbrough have been reinstated and are set face Hull at Wembley on Saturday for a place in the Premier League

Do you think President Trump called and asked me to interview Maxwell?: Blanche loses cool at Reed

NEET 2026 Paper Leak: Whistleblower Shashikant Praises NTA and Investigation Agencies

New Delhi, May 19: Shashikant Suthar, a chemistry teacher from Rajasthan and whistleblower in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case, shared details of

Falta TMC Candidate: I'm Out of Polls; Party Stumped, Calls It a 'Personal Decision', Blames BJP

Several party offices have been vandalised, shut down and forcibly captured in broad daylight through intimidation, while the EC continues to tur

Tamil Nadu Government Ensures Public Access to Medicines Amid Pharmacy Strike

Chennai, May 19: Tamil Nadus Health Minister Arunraj announced on Tuesday that the state government has taken measures to ensure that the public

More than 8,800 cases admitted under IBC, creditors realise over Rs 4.11 lakh cr till Dec 2025

India's Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code has seen significant success. By December 2025, over 8,800 corporate insolvency cases were admitted. Credi

Villagers keep Kashmir spring alive with clean-and-fish fest

Prataprao Jadhav Launches AYUSH Grant Portal to Enhance Funding Transparency

New Delhi, May 19: Prataprao Jadhav, the Union Minister of State for AYUSH and Health, launched the AYUSH Grant Portal on Tuesday. This platform

Second Spell of Rise in Fuel Price in a Week Hurts All

Meanwhile, Rythu Bazar authorities say that the rise in fuel prices may not be having any major impact on the price of vegetables that are availa

West Bengal Government Regularizes 66 OBC Categories in Reservation List

Kolkata, May 19: The West Bengal government, led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, announced on Tuesday the regularization of 66 communities in

'When Usha has our baby': JD Vance JOKES Karoline Leavitt should be Vice President for two weeks

Karnataka Pharmacies To Hold 24-Hour Strike Against Online Platforms Tomorrow

Pharmacies and medical stores across Karnataka are set to observe a 24-hour statewide bandh on May 20, protesting against online medicine deliver

Out of jail on interim bail, Baramulla MP attends fathers funeral at native village

Chemists, druggists in Madurai to down shutters to protest against online sale of medicine

'This is not for me, its for other Presidents: Trump touts his 'gift to America ballroom

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India Strengthens Ties with Central America and Caribbean Nations

New Delhi, May 19: Indias Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles, Pabitra Margerita, recently completed an official visit to Costa R

Putin arrives in China to deepen 'anti-West' partnership with Xi following Trumps 'failed' summit

AP Launches Urban Green Drive With EV Push

Municipal corporations and selection-grade municipalities will be covered in the first phase.

Quote of the day by Aristotles teacher, Plato: Wise men speak because they have something to say, fools Powerful words by the Greek philosopher that silence can be wiser than noise

The lasting power of Platos quote lies in its simplicity. Most people have experienced moments where excessive talking exposed insecurity or poor

Youre a BIG-TIME HYPOCRITE, Senator!: Kash Patel loses calm in senate over 'DRINK ON DUTY' claims

IBBI issues new guidelines to speed up appointment of insolvency professionals

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India has released new rules for insolvency professionals. These guidelines aim to speed up appointments i

Woman Harassed in Alkapur, Cops Trace Suspect

Officials added that if the accused is identified before the victim approaches police, legal opinion would be sought and a suo motu case consider

Goondas Act invoked on ganja peddler in Cuddalore

The police arrested him with the contraband at Salakarai Road in Naduveerapattu on April 3

Icelands Prime Minister Emphasizes the Importance of Connection in Global Context

Oslo, May 19: Icelands Prime Minister Katrn Jakobsdttir highlighted the unique linguistic ties between India and Iceland on Tuesday. She expresse

Newly elected legislators to take oath on Wednesday

Assembly Secretary J. Dayalane, meanwhile, has issued a release announcing the Assembly Secretariats decision to accept the resignation of N. Ran

Hopes Rise Ahead of CMs Asifabad Visit

Residents seek new colleges, tribal school and early rollout of DIET admissions

'Hegseth's arrogance is problem': Dramatic clash erupts at hearing over Iranian girls' school strike

Uttarakhand Mourns the Passing of Former Chief Minister Major General Bhuvan Chandra Khanduri

Dehradun, May 19: The Uttarakhand government has declared three days of state mourning following the sudden demise of former Chief Minister Major

Denmarks Prime Minister Highlights Global Stability Through Partnership with India

Oslo, May 19: Denmarks Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen emphasized Indias significant global role during a joint press conference with Prime Mini

DC Edit | US Move Big Relief For Adani Group

The case was registered in 2024 by the US justice department against Adanis and various officials from his company for allegedly paying bribes to

Chilling Video Shows US Cargo Jet's Engine Tearing Off Seconds Before Deadly Crash That Killed 15

Investigators said the engine detached violently, erupting into a fireball as debris scattered across the airport perimeter and nearby industrial

Traffic Advisory Issued for High-Level Summit Rehearsal in New Delhi

New Delhi, May 19: The Delhi Traffic Police has announced a traffic advisory in anticipation of a high-level summit rehearsal scheduled for Wedne

'Medicaid fraud is tier one slush fund, not': Sen Kennedy jabs Van Hollen over California spending

Centre to Bring Separate Laws on Pesticides, Seeds to Protect Farmers: Chouhan

Responding to questions on fertiliser availability amid global geopolitical tensions, the Union minister acknowledged that Indias imports had bee

Can you commit Trump family gets nothing? Coons corners Blanche over DOJs $1.8 b slush fund

Doctor Couple, 11-Year-Old Harassed By Cops At Gujarat Temple, Action Follows

The doctor couple were humiliated over a false criminal complaint and their 11-year-old daughter was illegally detained at the police station unt

What is ALS? 90 Day Fianc star Jenny Slatten reveals emotional diagnosis update with husband Sumit Singh

Jenny Slatten, known for 90 Day Fianc: The Other Way, has revealed that she has been diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Jenny shared t

India and Nordic Countries Forge New Green Technology Partnership

Oslo, May 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Tuesday that India and the Nordic countries have decided to elevate their relationship to

Gujarat Expands Post-Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Caste Students with 18 Crore Initiative

Gandhinagar, May 19: The Gujarat government has approved an 18 crore scholarship scheme aimed at benefiting male students from Scheduled Caste (S

'Why Defame Someone Who's Dead?' Twisha Sharma's Relative On In-Laws' Remarks

It is ok to accuse. It is OK to defame the entire family... It is OK to do that for the living... but it is really shocking and appalling to do s

White House BRIEFING LIVE | VP JD Vance steps into WH spotlight after Trump's China visit | Iran War

Medical shops to remain open in NTR district on May 20during nationwide bandh

LPG: Ship scarcity hits U.S. imports

In March, 4.5 lakh LPG shipments left the U.S. for India, up from 3.2 lakh and 2.7 lakh tonnes in previous months, as per data from Kpler; subseq

Coastal Security Police get new building, to boost maritime vigilance

T.S. Singh Deo Critiques Amit Shahs Comments on Naxalism and Fuel Prices

Raipur, May 19: T.S. Singh Deo, former Deputy Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh and Congress leader, has responded to Union Home Minister Amit Shahs

Kozhikode native in Saudi jail to be released after legal formalities

A turning point in the case took place when the Malayali diaspora managed to raise 35 crore, the blood money the victims family had demanded, in

Lack of infrastructure a major challenge at grassroots level: Cristaldi

With Punjab FC enjoying immense success in age-group tournaments organised by the All India Football Federation, Cristaldi, who is Technical Dire

Chandragiri Woman Stranded in Kuwait Seeks Government Help

Bhaghyavathi appeals to CM Chandrababu Naidu and Dy CM Pawan Kalyan for rescue

Vijay Urges PM to Meet Fertilizer Need

Agricultural activities were in full swing to cultivate paddy, black gram, green gram, groundnut, gingelly and horticultural crops across the sta

Commitment to democracy makes India, Nordic nations natural partners: Modi

India and Nordic countries announce Green Tech and innovation Strategic Partnership with focus on sustainable energy and maritime research; joint

Congress alleges mismanagement, corruption in ONGC and GSPC; seeks PMs reply on fuel output decline

The party claims India has suffered an annual loss of 3.695 million metric tonnes in petrol, diesel, and gas production since 2014

Eknath Shindes Delhi Visit Sparks Political Discussions in Maharashtra

Mumbai, May 19: The political landscape in Maharashtra is abuzz following Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shindes recent visit to Delhi. Minister Sa

Farm to Fortune conclave with focus on ways for farmers to earn more income held

DC Edit | Bail Can Be Seen Almost As A Fundamental Right

It also raises the hope that Parliament will stop enacting laws that curtail the freedoms guaranteed under Articles 21 and 22 of the Constitution

Amit Shahs Commitment to Eradicating Naxalism Celebrated by BJP Leaders

Mumbai, May 19: BJP spokesperson Shah Nawaz Hussain welcomed the recent statements made by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. He noted that people ac

Gujarat Doctor Demands Rs 4,000 To Perform Free Surgery, Arrested

The accused has been charged under anti-corruption provisions for abusing his position and accepting illegal gratification.

Ensuring safety of people at Adyar bridge is a challenge for police and rescue teams

Police have suggested that civic authorities install barriers, raise the parapet walls, or add protective netting to prevent suicide attempts

You have been eating plastic for years; this fermented Korean food might finally help you fight back

South Korea kimchi research benefits: Scientists have discovered a special bacterium in kimchi. This tiny microbe can attach to nanoplastics insi