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Supreme Court dismisses PIL challenging caste enumeration in upcoming Census

Supreme Court of India has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation challenging the Centres decision to conduct caste enumeration during the upcomi

Modi Govts Council Of Ministers To Meet On Thursday; Presentation Of Ministries On Card

NEW DELHI, May 20: The functioning of various ministries, key decisions taken and their outcomes and future plans, among other subjects, will be

Nepal weighs Romeo-Juliet clause in rape law to shield consensual teenage couples, sparks concern

Nepal is considering a Romeo-Juliet Clause to differentiate consensual teenage relationships from rape. The proposed amendment would exempt roman

'The Boys' Season 5 episode 8 'Blood and Bone': Release time and what to expect from the series finale

The wait is over for The Boys fans. Season 5 episode 8, Blood and Bone, has arrived. It concludes seven years of storytelling. The finale feature

SC Rejects PIL Challenging Caste Enumeration during Census

The top court said the government must know the number of persons belonging to backward castes to frame welfare measures

BPCL Increases Crude Oil Purchases from Russia Amid Middle East Crisis

New Delhi, May 20: Amid the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, the state-owned oil company Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has ramped

The Leela Hyderabad Appoints Deepika Jonnala to Spearhead Front Office Experience

Deepika Jonnala brings nearly a decade of experience in front office operations and luxury hospitality.

No-Car Day In Chandigarh: Punjab Governor Takes Electric Bus; Officials Ride Bicycles To Work

CHANDIGARH, May 20: Punjab Governor and Chandigarh Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria on Wednesday travelled by an electric bus while many officia

Chitra Lakshumanan explores the diversity in the Bharatanatyam repertoire

The young dancer, a disciple of Srekala Bharath, made the most of the many interesting facets of the margam during her HCL Concert Series perform

Pharmacy strike shuts thousands of medical stores in Hyderabad on May 20, leaves patients searching for medicines

Pharmacies in hospitals, corporate pharmacy chains remained open

Thailand Cuts Visa-Free Stays, Citing Crime by Foreigners

A recent series of high-profile arrests of foreigners has included cases linked to drug offences, sex trafficking and foreigners operating busine

Kerala CM V D Satheesan reveals UDF was unaware full rendition of Vande Mataram would be sung at swearing-in ceremony

Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan clarified the full Vande Mataram rendition at the UDF swearing-in was a Lok Bhavan decision. He and his colle

Assam govt aims 20% cut in fuel cost, 10% down in revenue expense as part of austerity measures

Assam government has announced austerity measures to boost fiscal prudence. Fuel expenditure will be cut by 20 per cent. Minister and official co

'What is wrong with it?' On caste census, SC says govt should know number of people in backward class

The Supreme Court has upheld the Centre's decision to conduct caste enumeration in the upcoming 2027 Census, stating there is othing wrong with

Exciting News for Youth: CNP Nashik Extends Application Deadline for 534 Positions Until June 3

Mumbai, May 20: The Currency Note Press (CNP) in Nashik, a unit of the Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited (SPMCIL), has a

Politicising Zubeen Garg's death backfired on Congress-led opposition in Assam polls: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma visited Zubeen Garg's cremation site, asserting the Congress-led opposition paid for politicizing the musician's dea

StanChart CEO seeks to reassure staff over AI-linked job cuts

Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters reassured staff following news of job cuts, emphasizing that the bank is replacing lower-value human capital

Is 4-day work week allowed after New Labour codes roll out? Here's what new work rules say about the work timings

India's new labour codes permit a four-day workweek, allowing employees to complete 48 weekly hours over fewer days. This compressed schedule, re

NMC, ICMR plan to make clinical research part of medical training

Medical students in India are set to gain more exposure to clinical research, ethics, and scientific writing through a new NMC-ICMR initiative. T

Chief minister Dhami pays heartfelt tribute to General Khanduri

J&K Govt Constitutes Enquiry Committee Over Demolition Of Tribal Houses In Jammu

JAMMU, May 20: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has constituted a two-member fact-finding committee to enquire into alleged violations of the For

Lahore Reclaims Pre Colonial Identity, Hindu, Sikh and Colonial Names Restored

This move is a strategic attempt to rebrand Pakistans global image from radical to one that is tolerant, inclusive and multicultural

Bangladesh Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto Expresses Desire for More Test Matches Against Top Teams

Silhat, May 20: Bangladesh has achieved a historic 2-0 victory in their home Test series against Pakistan. This marks Bangladeshs first Test seri

Why CEA Anantha Nageswaran says India is facing a Live Balance of Payments Stress Test

India faces significant external sector challenges due to rising oil prices, foreign investor exits, and a weakening rupee. Chief Economic Adviso

Jammu and Kashmir Police Dismantles Illegal Opium Cultivation in Baramulla

Srinagar, May 20: The Jammu and Kashmir Police announced on Wednesday that they have successfully destroyed illegal opium cultivation in Baramull

CNP Nashik Extends Application Deadline for 534 Positions

Mumbai, May 20: The Currency Note Press (CNP) Nashik, a unit of the Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited (SPMCIL), has anno

Modi and Swedish PM Highlight Global Challenges in Joint Op-Ed

New Delhi, May 20: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Swedish counterpart, PM Ulf Kristersson, have articulated a shared vision for India-Swede

Medical Shops Shutdown Near-total in Telangana

The shut down was called by the All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD) to oppose illegal e-pharmacy operations and predatory pr

T.N. CM Vijay pays tribute to social reformer Pandit Iyothee Thass; launches operation of 40 new vehicles for DMRHS

Mr. Vijay, along with his Cabinet colleagues including Ministers N. Anand, Aadhav Arjuna, K.A. Sengottaiyan, P. Venkataramanan, R. Nirmalkumar, R

Autonomous AI marketing platform Protaig launches with Maia, the worlds first AI Account Director that operates within the flow of work

Visa and Trip.com Group Ink Strategic Collaboration, Enabling Consumers to Chase Their Passions Through Travel

Minister TG Bharath Files Criminal Defamation Case Against Byreddy Siddharth

The case follows remarks Byreddy Siddharth made during a protest at the Kurnool Collectorate recently, where he made serious allegations against

Chandrayaan Lander Hopped A Little In 2023, Now ISRO Is Jumping At Discovery

What began as a last minute call to use leftover fuel has turned into a landmark experiment in understanding the Lunar surface

ANRF Selects 10 Research Centers to Promote Multidisciplinary Innovation

New Delhi, May 20: The Research National Research Foundation (ANRF), Indias leading research funding agency, has selected 10 Convergence Research

Bengal Police Arrest Two Trinamool Leaders in 2024 Sandeshkhali Case

Kolkata, May 20: Bengal police have arrested two female leaders of the Trinamool Congress linked to the already detained strongman Sheikh Shahjah

Beyond the honey jar: How bees sustain food systems and why their decline should alarm us all

Bees are vital pollinators, crucial for global food security and ecosystems, yet face severe threats from climate change, pesticides, and habitat

Failed Wage Negotiations Raise Fears of Strike at Samsung Electronics

Government officials have threatened to invoke rarely used emergency powers to force a settlement at Samsung, where the union, which represents m

Mumbai University 2026 UG admissions open: Check important dates, steps to apply, courses offered, documents needed and other guidelines

Mumbai University's undergraduate admissions for 2026-27 are closing soon. Candidates have until May 21, 2026, to register. The first merit list

6-year-old boy finds rusty metal on Norway school trip; it turns out to be 1,300-year-old pre-Viking sword

A six-year-old boy in Norway discovered a 1,300-year-old pre-Viking sword during a school trip. The rare single-edged weapon, found in a ploughed

AP Govt Clears 2,250 MW Adani Pumped Storage Project in Kadapa

The state government has been pushing large-scale renewable energy, pumped storage and green industrial projects under the Integrated Clean Energ

CPI(M) Leaders Criticize Pinarayi Vijayan After Kerala Election Defeat

Thiruvananthapuram, May 20: In a significant shift within the CPI(M), the partys internal dynamics have erupted into open criticism following a d

Cyprus President Christodoulides Arrives in India for Strengthening Bilateral Ties

Mumbai, May 20: President Nikos Christodoulides of the Republic of Cyprus is visiting India from May 20 to 23 at the invitation of Prime Minister

Northern Bengal Voters Show Continued Trust in BJP, Says Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari

Kolkata, May 20: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari stated on Wednesday that voters in Northern Bengal have consistently shown their tru

Indias Two-Wheeler Sector Expected to Grow by 5% in FY27: Report

New Delhi, May 20: Indias two-wheeler sector is projected to achieve an annual growth rate of 5% in FY27, driven by a reduction in GST and increa

4 Killed, 2 Injured As Car Rams Truck On Highway In UP's Amroha

Police said the impact of the collision was so severe that the car was badly mangled.

Age, Height Mismatch: The Unanswered Questions In Twisha Sharma Case

Twisha Sharma's death came barely five months after her marriage to Samarth Singh, a lawyer. The victim was 33 years old.

Future of AI depends on ethical systems, JP Nadda at WHO assembly in Geneva

'PM says don't go abroad, but himself flies in planes worth thousands of crores': Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's advice to cut fuel use and avoid gold purchases, accusing him of burdening common citizens

New Delhi Implements Work From Home Initiative Following PM Modis Appeal

New Delhi, May 20: Following Prime Minister Narendra Modis appeal, government offices and institutions in New Delhi began a Work From Home initia

Multinational Military Exercise Pragati 2026 Launched in India with 12 Friendly Nations

New Delhi, May 20: A significant multinational military exercise, Pragati 2026, has commenced in India. Organized by the Indian Army, this exerci

Chopper Carrying Delhi Family Hits Power Line, Lands In Field In Uttarakhand

According to reports, a technical issue developed in the Trans Bharat Aviation company's helicopter while it was flying over the Chamba-Arakot ar

How Israel's decision to dissolve parliament might lead to an unexpected election

Israel's parliament is set to vote on dissolving itself. This move could lead to early national elections. Current polls suggest Prime Minister B

Karnataka womens commission chairperson expresses concern over increasing crimes against minors

Karnataka State Womens Commission Chairperson Nagalakshmi Choudhary has said that it was deeply disturbing that even after enacting several laws,

Sharad Pawar chairs NCP (SP) meet on political situation; Rohit skips citing urgent water issue

Sharad Pawar led a crucial NCP (SP) meeting in Mumbai to strategize for the party's revival and discuss national and state political scenarios. R

Norway-India Green Partnership: A Practical Model for Global Climate Cooperation

New Delhi, May 20: Former Norwegian Minister of Climate and Environment, Erik Solheim, stated on Wednesday that the growing green strategic partn

TVK Clarifies Stance on AIADMK Rebel Faction Led by Shanmugam

Chennai, May 20: The TVK government, led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, has addressed rising speculation regarding its expansion and the pote

Twisha Sharma death: No objection to second autopsy, says Bhopal Police chief; court to examine case diary

The police commissioners statement came on the day a Judicial Magistrate First Class court is scheduled to examine the case diary on the plea mov

Kylie Minogue Reveals She Privately Battled Cancer for Second Time in 2021

Minogue also shared that the diagnosis came after a routine checkup. She said early detection helped her and also urged others to get regular che

Celina Jaitly Seeks Blessings at Maa Baglamukhi Temple Amid Personal Struggles

Mumbai, May 20: Actress Celina Jaitly is currently navigating a challenging phase in her personal life. To find solace, she visited the Maa Bagla

Did Dhurandhar Out Details Of Army Ops? Court Asks Centre To Check

The court remarked that the movie may be a work of fiction, but the concerns raised by a security force personnel can't be ignored.

Arshad Madani Calls for Cow to be Declared National Animal to End Mob Lynching and Hate Politics

New Delhi, May 20: Arshad Madani, the president of Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind, has demanded that the cow be declared the national animal of India. He em

Trump's portrait hits New Delhi traffic as US Embassy rolls out 'Happy Birthday America!' rickshaws

U.S. President Donald Trump's image is appearing on auto-rickshaws in New Delhi as part of a campaign to mark America's 250th independence annive

From Teesta to border fencing: How BJPs Bengal win could affect India-Bangladesh ties

'They Don't Have Parents': Woman Elopes With Lover, Leaves Children On A Bus

The woman seated her two children on the Pandharpur-Sambhaji Nagar bus and departed with her lover on a scooter she had stolen from her father.

Philanthropy Asia Summit: Asian leaders push for digital infrastructure, strong regional ties

The Philanthropy Asia Alliance emphasised the need to move beyond traditional, family and charity-based philanthropy towards more institutional a

Suvendu Adhikari promises systemic change in Bengal; vows end to cut-money, syndicate raj

A systemic change is underway in Bengal, according to Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. He stated that the BJP government is implementing its Sank

Celebrating Four Years of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2: Director Anees Bazmee Thanks Fans

Mumbai, May 20: Director Anees Bazmees horror-comedy film Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 has completed four successful years since its release. On this occasi

Anil Kumble backs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to break Chris Gayles IPL sixes record

Teen batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is rapidly emerging as a strong contender to surpass Chris Gayles all-time IPL sixes record, with for

Vaibhav Suryavanshi Shines with Explosive Performance in IPL 2026

Jaipur, May 20: The Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur witnessed an electrifying performance from 15-year-old explosive batsman Vaibhav Suryavanshi

'Economic storm brewing and ...': Rahul Gandhi takes 'nautanki' swipe at PM Modi's 'Melody' gift to Meloni

Rahul Gandhi criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for gifting toffees to Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni in Rome, while accusing him of lau

New Underbridge Inaugurated in Chandigarh to Ease Traffic for Nearly 1 Million Vehicles Daily

Chandigarh, May 20: Union Minister of State for Railways, Ravneet Singh Bittu, inaugurated a new underbridge on Wednesday to enhance public conve

Modernization of Railways: New Parcel Trolleys Designed at NID to Enhance Platform Handling

Ahmedabad, May 20: Students at the National Institute of Design (NID) in Ahmedabad have developed a special parcel trolley for Indian Railways. T

CCI keeping pace with market trends, taking firm stance against cartelisation: CAG CCI

The Competition Commission of India is aligning with evolving market dynamics, taking a bold approach against cartel activities. This vigilant an

'Yo sir, you cant park there': Tesla Cybertruck sinks in Texas lake during botched attempt to activate Wade Mode. Watch viral video

A Texas man was arrested after driving his Tesla Cybertruck into Grapevine Lake to test its Wade Mode. The electric pickup became disabled shortl

We have no objection to a second autopsy of Twisha Sharma: Bhopal police chief

Bhopal Police stated they have no objection to a second post-mortem for Twisha Sharma. Her family sought this after she was found hanging at her

Modi vs Salman vs Aamir Khan: Doctor says Sattvic lifestyle gives your face a natural glow. Heres what the Sattvic diet is and its benefits

A doctor suggests a non-alcoholic, non-smoking vegetarian Sattvic lifestyle may contribute to youthful skin and slower aging, drawing parallels b

Randeep Hooda Remembers the Painful Days of Sarbjit on Its 10th Anniversary

Mumbai, May 20: Randeep Hooda and Aishwarya Rai Bachchans film Sarbjit marks its 10th anniversary today. On this occasion, the actor took to soci

Gaurav Masalewala Arrested in Attempted Murder Case in Najafgarh

New Delhi, May 20: The Delhi Polices Crime Branch has apprehended Gaurav, also known as Love Sharma or Sandeep Masalewala, the main shooter in an

India must be alert amid West Asia crisis, no immediate worry: Civil Aviation Minister Naidu

Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu also announced that Jharkhands Dumka, Hazaribag, Chaibasa, Daltonganj and some other districts will get air connectivity

Bheemili MLA finds liquor bottles at Madhurawada health centre during surprise inspection

Residents tell the MLA of cattle on the grounds and people drinking on the premises at night; he orders a cleanup and night police patrols

70 crore money laundering case: ED gets 'godman' Ashok Kharat's custody till May 26

The financial crime investigation agency has accused Kharat of orchestrating a massive extortion racket and laundering over 70 crore through a we

Centre willing to proceed with Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase II on 50:50 cost-sharing basis: Khattar informs Kishan Reddy

Under the Centres AMRUT 2.0 scheme, 39 sewage treatment plants (STPs) were sanctioned to treat wastewater flowing into the Musi, says Union Minis

ED Takes Ashok Kharat into Custody for Alleged 5 Crore Fraud

Mumbai, May 20: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) presented Ashok Kharat, an alleged fraudster from Nashik, in a special PMLA court after his arre

Over 25,000 Medical Stores Shut Down in Telangana Amid Nationwide Strike

Hyderabad, May 20: A nationwide strike called by the All India Organization of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD) led to the closure of over 25,000 m

1 crore home today or 6 crore corpus after 20 years - how to decide between buying & renting?

Suspected Drone-Dropped Packet With Drugs Recovered In Jammu Border Belt

JAMMU, May 20: Security forces on Wednesday recovered a suspected drone-dropped packet containing suspected narcotics from the border belt of Jam

Delhi experiences warm morning; 'orange' alert issued for heatwave

An orange alert stands for 'be prepared', while the maximum temperature is expected to hover around 46 degrees Celsius

Iran Conflict: U.S. Reports Damage to 42 Fighter Jets, Claims Acknowledged by Iranian Officials

Washington, May 20: A recent report from the Congressional Research Service (CRS) has revealed that approximately 42 U.S. aircraft have either be

Pakistans Cricket Team Faces Major Setback Ahead of ODI Series Against Australia

New Delhi, May 20: The Pakistan cricket team has suffered a significant blow ahead of the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia. Vete

Supreme Court extends time till Aug 31 for holding Bengaluru civic body elections

The Supreme Court has granted an extension for Bengaluru civic body elections. The polls are now scheduled to be held by August 31. This decision