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FAO Awards Prime Minister Modi with Agri-Colla Medal, Sparking Joy Across India

New Delhi, May 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been honored with the prestigious Agri-Colla Medal by the Food and Agriculture Organization (

Karnataka Hijab Controversy: Sri Ram Sena to Distribute Saffron Scarves in Schools

Davanagere, May 21: The hijab versus saffron scarf controversy in Karnataka is intensifying once again. Sri Ram Sena announced on Thursday that i

Indigenous Vayu Astra-1 completes high-altitude trials in Uttarakhand, Pokhran

Pune-based Nibe Limited completes no-cost, no-commitment demonstrations of its indigenous loitering munition system

India Announces 18-Member Squad for Mens Under-18 Asia Cup

Bhopal, May 21: The Mens Under-18 Asia Cup 2026 is set to commence on May 29, with matches taking place in Kakamigahara, Japan, until June 6. Hoc

India great partner, ready to expand energy cooperation: Rubio

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will be in India from May 23-26 and will visit Kolkata, Agra, Jaipur and New Delhi

Rajasthan BJP Chief Distributes Chocolates, Calls Rahul Gandhis Remarks Childish

Jaipur, May 21: Amid protests against Congress MP Rahul Gandhis comments targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, Raja

Sai Sudharsan Thrilled to Join the Ranks of Legends like Sehwag, Warner, and Buttler

Ahmedabad, May 21: Sai Sudharsan, the Gujarat Titans batsman, expressed his excitement about joining the elite club of cricket legends such as Vi

Chhattisgarh CM Criticizes Rahul Gandhis Comments, Emphasizes Governance Initiatives

Raipur, May 21: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai has criticized Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi

Ebola case confirmed in rebel-held Congo area far from outbreaks epicentre

An Ebola case was also confirmed last week in Goma, the capital of neighbouring North Kivu province, which is under M23 control

Manipur: Kuki Organization Extends Shutdown Demanding Release of Villagers

Imphal, May 21: The Kuki Inpi Manipur announced on Thursday an extension of the ongoing shutdown in Kuki-Jo areas for an additional 48 hours. Thi

LICs Q4FY26 Net Up 23%

The net profit for the year ended March 31, 2026 was the highest ever at Rs 57,419 crore as compared to Rs 48,151 crore for the year ended March

Tribal Cultural Festival Set for May 24 in New Delhi

New Delhi, May 21: The Tribal Cultural Festival will be held on May 24 in New Delhi, organized by the Tribal Security Forum and the Tribal Awaren

Lokesh to Open 3,000-Cr SAEL's 600 Mw Solar Project in Kadapa Today

The power generated from the projects will be supplied to the national grid under a 25-year power purchase agreement with the solar energy corpor

Aurobindo Pharma Q4 net up 2% to 921 cr

The company said its European business crossed 1 billion in revenues during the fiscal

Madhya Pradesh to Launch Accessible Transport Service Scheme Soon: Chief Minister Mohan Yadav

Bhopal, May 21: Chief Minister Mohan Yadav of Madhya Pradesh has announced the swift initiation of the Accessible Transport Service Scheme during

Social media post on medical emergency prompts government action

Bandi Bageerath Anticipatory Bail Plea Dismissed as Withdrawn

Before orders could be pronounced, the accused was taken into custody by the police, rendering the petition infructuous

ISL | Mumbai City beats Punjab to finish third

Karnataka government mulls legal action over SIR

Congress likely to convene a meeting of its legislators, defeated candidates and former legislators for a meeting on May 24

GAILs fourth quarter net profit dips amid elevated pressure on gas supplies with West Asia conflict

Supplies of natural gas globally have been affected since March amidst the escalating tensions in West Asia.

China and Russia Strengthen Ties with Joint Declaration on Cooperation

Beijing, May 21: China and Russia issued a joint declaration on May 20, emphasizing their comprehensive strategic coordination and friendly coope

No coercive action against Abhishek Banerjee: Calcutta HC directs West Bengal Police

The court, however, makes oral observations that the TMC leaders remarks were uncalled for

Munagala Records Seasons Highest 46.5C in Telangana

Other locations also recorded extreme temperatures

Quote of the Day by Marcus Tullius Cicero: The wise are instructed by reason, average minds by experience, the stupid Powerful warning about intelligence, instinct and human nature

Quote of the Day: Marcus Tullius Ciceros words continue to resonate because they push people to reflect on how they learn, react and evolve. Do w

Congress Leader Tariq Anwar Celebrates Death of Pulwama Attack Mastermind

New Delhi, May 21: Congress MP Tariq Anwar expressed his satisfaction on Thursday regarding the reported killing of Hamza Burhan, one of the key

2020 Delhi riots: HC grants bail to Salim Malik in UAPA case

The Bench notes that Malik has been in custody for more than five years and 10 months and the stage of the trial is that arguments on the charges

'Why this hatred for CHRISTIANS?': Rep. Knott TORCHES Democrat witness at fiery SPLC House hearing

AP Eyes UK Partnership For Sustainable Urban Growth

The two sides explored cooperation in power generation and transmission, sustainable urban transport systems, green mobility initiatives, riverfr

Bageerath Did Not Surrender, Was Arrested, Says Revanth

CM accuses BRS leaders of politicising a sensitive case involving Union ministers son

Rythu Sangham Seeks All-Party Meet on Irrigation Projects

Prabhakara Reddy questioned how the Chief Minister and Water Resources Development minister could announce the completion of 36 projects within t

Youths organs harvested, donated

Insurance Ombudsmen decided 41,055 grievances in FY26, 79% in favour of policyholders

IRDAI Chairman Ajay Seth said the institution of the insurance ombudsman promises to provide free, speedy and accessible grievance redressal to p

China and the U.S. Should Foster Favorable Conditions for Bilateral Agricultural Trade: Chinese Commerce Ministry

Beijing, May 21: During a regular press conference held by the Chinese Commerce Ministry, spokesperson He Yadong addressed questions regarding Ch

Rubio says a Hormuz tolling system would make Iran diplomatic deal unfeasible

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared that Iran's proposed toll system in the Strait of Hormuz would make diplomatic deals imposs

Karnatakas Education Dept. to conduct story, poetry, essay competitions to utilise school libraries better

PM Modi To Hold Talks With Cyprus President on Friday

The visit of Christodoulides is taking place within a year of the visit of Modi to Cyprus in June last year, which was the first visit by an Indi

Gauhati HC issues new guidelines for Principal Seat, Benches and District Courts

Gauhati High Court introduces new guidelines for its courts and district courts. Matters on Mondays and Fridays will be heard via video-conferenc

Sribharat Asks TD Cadre to Uphold Public Trust

Sribharat said party cadre had witnessed the hardships faced by people during the previous YSRC government and must now work with greater sinceri

DMK faces a challenge as allies set to join TVK government

While the Congress abandoned the DMK soon after polls and joined Chief Minister C Joseph Vijays Cabinet on Thursday, the IUML and VCK are set to

'Well sell India all the energy it wants!: Marco Rubio makes big remarks ahead of Delhi visit

Discover the Majestic Kakolat Waterfall: A Natural Retreat in Bihar

New Delhi, May 21: Across India, scorching heat, dry winds, and humidity have left many seeking relief. In this quest for natural coolness and tr

Study reveals steady increase in thunderstorm and lightning activities in Bengaluru

Because heat and humidity are foundational building blocks for storm development, the probability of more severe localised thunderstorms is expec

Mojtaba forbids export of enriched uranium: officials

Exporting the material would increase Irans vulnerability to future U.S. or Israeli attacks, believe top officials; Irans Hormuz authority claims

Grand Sports Day held as a part of Praja Palana Pragathi programme

Temple Panel Missing in Probe Into Rs 70-Lakh Crown

His inquiries revealed that the crown had been mortgaged by temple committee members for 38 lakh.

Namma Metro to begin operations at 6 a.m. for UPSC prelims

SC Refuses To Club 53 FIRs in 49-Crore Investment Fraud Case

The cases are pending in Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa and Andhra Pradesh

Ahead Of Bakri Eid, High Court Junks Pleas On Bengal Cattle Slaughter Rules

The notice, issued on May 13 by the Suvendu Adhikari government, said no animal, including cows, bulls, buffaloes and calves, can be slaughtered

Thyroid disorders emerging as hidden factor behind infertility among urban women, warn Bengaluru specialists

Calcutta HC Shields Abhishek From Arrest Till July 31, Refuses To Quash FIR

The court, however, restrained him from leaving the country without prior permission and directed him to cooperate with the police if summoned fo

Heatwave continues to scorch north Andhra districts; health experts urge caution

Governor Mangubhai Patel Highlights Government Efforts for Tribal Welfare

Madhya Pradesh, May 21: Governor Mangubhai Patel participated in a dialogue program with the tribal community in Aamla village, Pandhurna, on Thu

Rupee Recovers 62 Paise to 96.20 Per Dollar on RBI Intervention

According to traders, RBI sold $ 5-6 billion during the day in order to control the currencys slide

'Rather than monitoring, SPLC became a hate group itself!': Onder explodes in fiery House showdown

China and Russia Propose New Framework for International Relations

Beijing, May 21: China and Russia have jointly released a statement advocating for multipolarity and a new type of international relations. This

Ladakh leaders to meet Home Ministry officials tomorrow, Sonam Wangchuk part of delegation

This is the first such meeting of members of the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), the two bodies representing Leh an

'I am child of Civil Rights movement': McBath erupts over black voting rights & 'White Supremacists'

China tells U.S. to stop brandishing judicial stick against Cuba

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun says, China firmly supports Cuba in safeguarding its national sovereignty and national dignity and

HC Pulled the Authorities for Not Extending Accreditation Cards

The issue was earlier heard on May 14, when the federation had stated that accredited journalists were facing difficulties due to the non-renewal

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Ukrainian traveller injured in suspected elephant attack near Coimbatore

Delhi HC draws fine line between defamation and political criticism in Chadha plea

Ukraine boosts border security with Belarus over attack fears

Ukraine is increasing security along its border with Belarus. This comes amid concerns that Russia might launch a new attack from Belarusian terr

IPL 2026: Gujarat Titans Set a Stiff Target of 230 Runs Against Chennai Super Kings

Ahmedabad, May 21: In the 66th match of IPL 2026, held at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Gujarat Titans (GT) posted a formidable total of 229

Calcutta HC Orders Fresh CBI Probe into RG Kar case

It also constituted a three-member CBI special investigation team (SIT), headed by the CBI joint director (East Zone) based on Kolkata, and direc

TMA Pai Hospital in Udupi to operate from Kadekar from June 1

Watch: I feel a strong sense of responsibility, says A Srinath after being sworn in as Fisheries Minister

Heatwave scorches India, Banda district hottest at 47.6 degrees Celsius

India is experiencing severe heatwaves. Uttar Pradesh's Banda recorded the highest temperature at 47.6 degrees Celsius. Delhi temperatures hovere

Punjab Set to Host Mens Asian Hockey Championship Trophy for the First Time

Chandigarh, May 21: Punjab is gearing up to host the Mens Asian Hockey Championship Trophy for the first time. Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann

Telangana HC Grants Bail To Warangal Sub-Registrar in ACB Case

The prosecution alleged that during a surprise check in Office of the Registrar, Warangal on April 2, about 20 unauthorised private document writ

Quote of the Day by First Lady of the United States Eleanor Roosevelt: If someone betrays you Inspiring lessons on trust, boundaries, experience and why self-respect matters by the trailblazing political figure known for her courage, humanitarian values, and global influence

Quote of the Day by Eleanor Roosevelt: Eleanor Roosevelts quote, If someone betrays you once, its their fault; if they betray you twice, its your

'Monitoring': Officials After Rajkot Sees Petrol And Diesel Stock Concerns

In a post on X, Bharat Petroleum said reports about fuel shortages or supply disruptions are misleading and do not reflect the actual on-ground s

'DHS OFFICIAL ORDERED ME TO DELETE': Witness reveals SHOCKING details of Minnesota Child Care fraud

Three men booked for sexual harassment

Russia Hijacked Bluesky Accounts To Push Fake News On Ukraine: Report

The operation targeted a wide range of users on the social media platform, from journalists and professors to artists and filmmakers, whose accou

Three Accused Arrested in West Bengal Bombing Case in Mumbai, Mastermind Captured

Mumbai, May 21: The Mumbai Crime Branchs Unit-6 has made significant progress by arresting three fugitives linked to a bombing and shooting incid

Pulwama Attack Mastermind Burhan Hamza Shot Dead By Unknown Men in PoK

Originally from Khar in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district, Hamza was once associated with Al Badr, moved to Al Baraq, and maintained a close a

Telangana ikat Makes Red Carpet Debut At Cannes

She represented India on the red carpet, presenting a look themed Pochampally to Cannes, highlighting the Geographical Indication-tagged handloom

Security Tightened at Bhojshala Ahead of First Friday After HC Ruling

Over 1,500 personnel deployed as Hindus call for collective prayers at disputed site

Watch: Vande Mataram: Whats the bigger picture in West Bengal? | Above the Fold | 20.05.2026

In todays episode, West Bengal politics dominates headlines as the State makes Vande Mataram compulsory in madrasas, announces action against ill

Capacity building programme for vocational trainees held in Madurai

Eid-Ul-Adha 2026: Expected Date, History And Significance Of Bakrid

The occasion is marked by reflection, sacrifice, charity, and joyous celebrations among Muslims worldwide.

Warning against possible rise in diseases during monsoon in Palakkad

Senior AIADMK Leader P. Dhanapal Resigns, Strikes at Party Leadership

Chennai, May 21: The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), a major opposition party in Tamil Nadu, faced a significant setback on Th

Satheesan to open State-level Pravesanotsavam on June 1

Government Model Girls Higher Secondary School, Pattom, to host the celebration; Minister for General Education N. Samsudheen will preside

Operation Clean Sweep To Cover 123 Urban Local Bodies Across AP

The government has directed officials to ensure strict adherence to timelines, daily monitoring and real-time reporting through a centralised sys

Dry Borewells Leave Tribal Villages in Komaram Bheem Asifabad and Adilabad Thirsty

In interior and tribal areas, the shortage is more severe, with villagers travelling long distances to fetch water from streams, rivulets and agr

Three from Vellore arrested for extorting money from senior citizens through digital arrest

Taiwan President Says 'Happy' To Talk To Trump As US Signals Outreach

Trump told reporters on Wednesday that he would speak to Lai, as the White House weighs arms sales to the democratic island.

In 1853 a kitchen complaint created a global snack obsession: How the furious chef George Speck trying to mock a customer accidentally created potato chips

Potato chips did more than become a popular snack, they helped transform the way people consumed comfort food. Before packaged chips entered the