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Punjab: Bhagwant Mann govt launches underground wiring project in Satoj under pole-free village plan

Under a plan to rid villages of electricity poles, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann launched an underground wiring project in his native villa

'Body Getting Decomposed. Please Take It': Cops To Twisha Sharma's Family

'Body Getting Decomposed. Please Take It': Cops To Twisha Sharma's Family

Bengaluru vs Germany: Techie says there's no silence, lifestyle changes more than he imagined; netizens say 'be happy'

A German software engineer, Tanuj, shared his significant lifestyle shift after moving to Bengaluru. He highlighted stark contrasts in daily rout

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Bihar Police Engages in Shootout, Wounded Criminal Captured

Samastipur, May 20: In Bihar, police have intensified their efforts against crime. Late Tuesday night, a shootout occurred in Samastipur district

Boman Irani Speaks Out Against North-South Cinema Debate: Its About Story and Work, Not Language

Mumbai, May 20: Actor Boman Irani is gearing up for the release of his film Peddy in theaters. As he promotes the film, he has shared his thought

She Broke Down As She Spoke: Gadkari recalls emotional 25-year water mission journey

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

PM Modi at India-Nordic Summit: Green tech, 6G among key outcomes

Meta, LinkedIn Announce Fresh Job Cuts Amid AI Push

Meta is planning a major restructuring exercise that includes layoffs affecting nearly 10 per cent of its workforce, while shifting around 7,000

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

Gold and Silver Prices Plummet Over One Percent Amid Dollar Strength

Mumbai, May 20: Gold and silver prices have experienced a significant decline on Wednesday. Both precious metals fell by more than one percent. O

Pharmacists Strike Against Online Drug Sales Shows Mixed Impact

New Delhi, May 20: A nationwide strike by pharmacists demanding a ban on online drug sales has had mixed results across various regions. While mo

Suneil Narang Steps Down as Telangana Chamber President in Crisis Moment

Narang also cited health concerns as a factor behind his decision, stating that his condition was not supporting him in such a stressful environm

J&K: Excessive Heat Wave Impacts Flowering Season in Udhampurs Jakhani Park

Despite the challenging weather conditions, park management is working hard to minimise the impact by regularly watering the remaining flowers an

PM Modi Thanks Indian Community in Rome for Warm Welcome

New Delhi, May 20: Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed gratitude on Wednesday for the warm welcome extended by the Indian community in Rome, I

Baramulla Police Dismantles Illegal Opium Cultivation in Anti-Drug Campaign

Baramulla, May 20: The police in Baramulla district have achieved a significant success under the Drug-Free Jammu and Kashmir Campaign. They rece

PM Modi Thanks Indian Community for Warm Welcome in Rome

New Delhi, May 20: Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed gratitude on Wednesday for the warm welcome extended by the Indian community in Rome, I

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

Dhruv Jurel Poised for Greatness, Says Ambati Rayudu

New Delhi, May 20: In an exciting IPL 2026 match held at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) triumphed over the Luckn

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Visits the Colosseum with Italian Counterpart Giorgia Meloni

Rome, May 20: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the iconic Colosseum during his trip to Italy on Wednesday. He was accompanied by Italian Prim

J&K Govt Places Four IPS Officers as In-Charge IGPs

JAMMU, May 20: The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday ordered the placement of four IPS officers as In-charge Inspect

Samajwadi Party Accuses BJP Government of Reservation Violations in Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow, May 20: A large poster has been displayed outside the headquarters of the Samajwadi Party in Uttar Pradeshs capital, Lucknow. This poste

Meta Orders Work From Home First, Then Lays Off 8,000 Employees At 4 AM

Meta confirmed layoffs last month. Inside the company, morale dipped sharply. Some staffers 'began collecting free snacks and spare laptop charge

Rajnath Singh Honors Heroes During South Korea Visit

New Delhi, May 20: Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, on an official visit to South Korea, paid tribute to the nations brave soldiers at the

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

Temperatures May Soar Up To 42C Till May 25 In Hyderabad

The heat conditions are expected to come down on May 26 with the day temperatures are expected to hover around 39 degrees Celsius against 40 degr

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.

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

Donald Trump settles tax case, unlocks 'forever immunity' clause

The US government has dropped all tax claims against Donald Trump, his sons, and the Trump Organization. This move is part of a settlement resolv

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

China says it will buy 200 Boeing jets, seek extension of US tariff truce

China confirmed a major deal to purchase 200 Boeing aircraft. This agreement follows President Trump's visit to China. Beijing also plans to exte

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

Bihar Government Launches Sahayog Shivir to Address Public Issues

Patna, May 20: Bihar government minister Ramkripal Yadav has made significant statements regarding crime and law enforcement in the state. Praisi

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

Called Good For Nothing By Teachers, Bihar Student Kills Self In Bengaluru

Chunnu, 23, was allegedly insulted publicly in classrooms, called good for nothing, burdened with excessive project, and mentally tortured by the

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

Vaibhav Suryavanshi Nears Chris Gayles 14-Year IPL Record

New Delhi, May 20: Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 15-year-old cricket sensation, is on the verge of breaking Chris Gayles long-standing IPL record from 1

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

Donald Trump to attend G7 Summit in France amid tensions with European allies

According to a White House official cited by Axios, Trump will participate in the annual summit scheduled to take place from June 15 to 17 in Evi

'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

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

Rome , May 20 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni over dinner shortly after arriving in Rome on Tuesday, on

Rana Daggubati to Turn Antagonist for Mirai 2?

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

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

Trump Delays Military Action Against Iran Following Allies Appeal

Washington, May 20: President Donald Trump announced that the United States was just one hour away from launching military action against Iran. H

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

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

Trump Unveils Plans for a Drone-Proof Ballroom at the White House

Washington, May 20: President Donald Trump has announced the construction of a new ballroom at the White House, describing it as a highly secure

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

NTR: From Child Actor to Pan-India Superstar

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

'Vaibhav Suryavanshi is still just a kid': Rajasthan Royals' teen batting sensation's adorable post-match moment goes viral. Watch

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Orange Cap: Teenage cricket star Vaibhav Suryavanshi's innocent moment after an IPL award has captured hearts online. The yo

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

Delhi temperature today: Capital crosses 46C, inches closer to record high; IMD predicts more scorching days ahead. Check latest forecast

Delhi Weather Today: Delhi experienced its hottest day of the season as temperatures soared past 46 degrees Celsius, triggering severe heat stres

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