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Mad Heart Be Brave: Nayab Midhas Journey from Engineering to Poetry Stages

In a candid conversation with DC Conversations, Nayab opens up about the rise of spoken word poetry in India

AI Engineering Services Limited Announces 65 Vacancies for Trainee Aircraft Maintenance Engineers

New Delhi, May 22: AI Engineering Services Limited (AIESL) has officially announced the recruitment of eligible candidates for 65 positions of Tr

NEET-UG re-test June 21: Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan assures error-free exam amid irregularities

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said tough decisions were required in the wake of the NEET-UG irregularities and assured that the gov

Madhya Pradesh HC allows second postmortem of Twisha Sharma, say her family members

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has allowed a second postmortem for Twisha Sharma. Sharma, a model and actor, was found dead at her Bhopal home. He

Jammu Woman Sets Herself On Fire After Boyfriend Ignores Calls; Hospitalised With 80% Burns

JAMMU, May 22: A 22-year-old woman allegedly set herself ablaze here after her boyfriend did not respond to her phone calls, police said on Frida

Planet Parade this weekend: How to see Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury shine together after sunset

Planetary alignments continue to capture public fascination because they make astronomy feel approachable and easy to experience. Unlike distant

Are cartoons in NCERT textbooks proper? Supreme Court asks retired judge panel to review

The order came after Solicitor General Tushar Mehta raised the issue and said 'textbook is not a place where you use cartoons'

Donald Trump immunity from IRS audit shocks experts, who warn it could undermine trust in tax system

Donald Trump's tax probes have ended. The Internal Revenue Service agreed to drop all pending investigations into the former president's tax paym

Human Rights Groups Condemn Rape and Murder of Minor in Bangladesh

Dhaka, May 22: Human rights organizations have strongly condemned the rape and murder of a minor schoolgirl in Dhaka. Local media reports indicat

Beyond age, beyond limits: Men who keep running forward | Times Internet Half Marathon 2026

Bakrid: Leaders, clerics urge No Cow Slaughter ahead of festival

Parents guide to stress-free lunchboxes

As school reopens, here are some easy one-pot meals, colourful twists and clever prep hacks to solve the weekday lunchbox scramble

Contract employee suspended over bribe demand for Aadhaar address verification at Erode GH

Karnataka State Wakf Council urges government to ensure protection during Bakrid celebrations

The council urged the State Government and Home Department to take stringent action against those engaging in threats, violence, vehicle check, a

ACC Approves Mukesh Singhs Inter-Cadre Deputation To Manipur

JAMMU, May 22: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the inter-cadre deputation of 1996-batch AGMUT cadre IPS officer Muke

Canada: Indian-Origin Man Held for Filming Women in Fitting Rooms

The police believe there could be more victims who have not yet come forward, so they released his photograph to the public as part of the ongoin

Sports development fund pilferage demoralising sportspersons: Congress

The Congress has alleged that funds from the National Sports Development Fund (NSDF), intended to support athletes, were diverted for the constru

Rising Concerns Over Enforced Disappearances and Killings in Balochistan

Quetta, May 22: Amid ongoing violence against civilians in Balochistan, a prominent human rights organization has highlighted the alleged extraju

'Marwa denge tujhe': Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke receives death threats on Whatsapp

Founder of the satirical Cockroach Janta Party, Abhijeet Dipke, has reported receiving death threats on WhatsApp, urging him to shut down the vir

Warsh takes over Fed with a policy problem already in view

Kevin Warsh takes charge as the new Fed leader. He faces a critical juncture for the economy and monetary policy. Inflation is high and could ris

India's informal job generation marked key milestone in January-March 2026

India's informal sector employment has surged past 15 crore for the first time during January-March. This marks a significant 15% increase year-o

Decided to bring back to India some persons deported to Bangladesh: Centre to SC

The Indian government will bring back individuals previously deported to Bangladesh. These people will then have their claims of Indian citizensh

Medak Assistant Divisional Engineer in ACB Net

The tainted bribe amount of Rs.25,000 was recovered from the possession of Reddy: ACB

Funny old world: The week's offbeat news

From Donald Trump's fans in Bangladesh to a scandal over hot priests in Rome. - Fallen angels - In a shock akin to the pope embracing Buddhism, a

Andhra Pradesh Prepares for Rajya Sabha Elections with NDAs Clean Sweep in Sight

Amaravati, May 22: The ruling NDA, led by the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), is expected to secure all four Rajya Sabha seats in the elections schedul

Everything in this Kerala cafe is coconut-based

The interiors, the decor, the cutlery and the menu are part of the founder Ubais Alis mission to promote coconut in all its forms

Union Health Ministry brings pregabalin under Schedule H1 to prevent misuse

The decision has been taken in view of reports received from certain states regarding the misuse and abuse of Pregabalin, particularly among yout

Maharashtra's economy to surpass those of Singapore, UAE in 2 to 3 years: Fadnavis

Maharashtra's economy is set to outpace Singapore and the UAE within two to three years. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis highlighted rapid growt

5 pink-coloured drinks that help reduce body heat naturally

When temperatures start soaring, nothing feels better than a chilled drink that actually helps cool the body down. Interestingly, many naturally

Severe Heatwave Conditions Likely To Prevail Over Parts Of India: IMD

NEW DELHI, May 22: Heatwave to severe heatwave conditions are likely to persist over the plains of northwest India, Central and East India, and p

She waited decades to become a mother, wanted to send him abroad: Delhi woman and adopted son found murdered at home days after Manali trip

A mother and her adopted teenage son were brutally stabbed to death in Southeast Delhi. The 40-year-old woman, Sharda, and her son, Kushal, were

Cockroach Janta Party's Instagram followers are now double BJP's, but it may still not beat India's political giants; UPSC teacher explains why

A satirical online group, the Cockroach Janta Party, is outperforming major Indian parties on Instagram, sparking debate on viral popularity vers

Strengthening India-EU Partnership: A Strategic Alliance for Global Stability, Says Cyprus President

New Delhi, May 22: Amid rising geopolitical uncertainties, Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides emphasized the need for a deeper engagement bet

Ajmer Sharif cleric demands national animal status for cow, ban on slaughter, beef export

The cleric's appeal days ahead of Eid-ul-Azha on May 28. Mr. Chishti said that the cow holds deep religious significance for the Hindu community

Man Gets 2 Months Imprisonment for Harassing Elderly Parents in Narayanguda

The accused G. Srinivas had been constantly harassing his aged parents. Based on a complaint received from the aggrieved parents, Naryanguda poli

Two Friends, Sparring Over Girlfriend, Rammed Vehicles Into Each Other in Vjayawada

Lingamaneni Rohit, an engineering student belonging to Tadigadapa, and Bolla Om, belonging to Bharati Nagar in Vijayawada, helps his father in th

59th Telangana State Ranking Chess Tournament To Be Held On May 24

Entries for the chess tournament must be submitted before 6 pm on May 23, with no spot registrations allowed.

La Trobe Corridor Opens Australian Pathway for Indian Startups

Australias La Trobe University is boosting startup collaboration through its BioInnovation Corridor

SingHealth Receives International Awards for Healthy Ageing and Population Health Initiatives

StanChart CEO apologises for 'upset caused' by AI comments

Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters has apologized for comments about artificial intelligence replacing workers. He stated that the bank is inves

IPL Playoff Scenarios: 4 Teams Battling for Final Spot

While CSK has now been eliminated from the race for playoffs, four other teams still have a chance to reach the IPL Playoffs

Bengal SIR: Tribunals dispose of 6,581 appeals so far, allow 61.5% cases back in voter rolls

West Bengal's appellate tribunals have processed only a small percentage of nearly 25 lakh appeals concerning electoral roll revisions. Out of ov

'Traffic jam on Mount Everest': Think Manali is crowded? Worlds highest peak just saw record 274 climbers reaching summit in one single day

A record 274 climbers reached the summit of Mount Everest from the Nepali side on Wednesday, marking the highest number of single-day ascents eve

Interview | Yann Martel on Son of Nobody, myth-making and the legacy of Life of Pi

Martel blends Homericmyth with the breakdown of marriage in his new novel

Bhojpuri Actress Invites Akshay Kumar to Showcase His Talent in Her Film

Mumbai, May 22: Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar enjoys a massive fan following across the globe. His popularity has inspired many celebrities to

Indonesia tightens control over key commodities in major trade takeover, influencing global exports

The new regulation announced by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto mandates that a recently set up state-owned enterprise will handle the coun

Startup news and updates: daily roundup (May 22, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Friday, May 22, 2026.

China Foreign Minister to chair UN Security Council meeting in U.S., visit Canada

Beijing has said Xi Jinping is expected to pay a state visit to the U.S. in the fall

How to Choose the Right Fund Option in a ULIP Plan

Choosing how to stash your cash in a Ulip plan can feel a bit like staring at an overly long restaurant menu. You know you want something thats g

Srihari Distributes Assistive Devices to Persons with Disabilities in Narayanpet

The Minister distributed 34 retro-fitted motor vehicles, nine battery wheelchairs, eight laptops and tricycles distributed free of cost to benefi

From Gym to Office: Versatile Digital Watches for Every Occasion

Lets be real, the daily grind is absolutely hectic nowadays. One minute you are smashing a morning workout session, and the next you are running

SC grants bail to accused in UAPA case over recruitment of 'hybrid' terrorists

The Supreme Court has granted bail to Suhail Ahmad Thokar. He was arrested in a UAPA case related to alleged conspiracy with terrorist groups. Th

Indian-American Business Leaders Welcome Closure of Adani Case, Cite Lack of Evidence

Washington, May 22: Indian-American business leaders and policy experts welcomed the closure of the case against the Adani Group in the United St

Strait Of Hormuz Shutdown, Oil Supply Crisis Triggers 'Red Zone' Warning

King Charles III passed away? UK radio station issues apology after circulating false news

A British radio station accidentally declared King Charles III dead live on air. Radio Caroline suddenly announced that the king had died, played

VCK, IUML join Tamil Nadu government as Vijay expands Cabinet

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Friday expanded his Cabinet with the induction of VCK MLA Vanni Arasu and IUML MLA A.M. Shahjahan. G

Flipkart's 13-minute delivery really impressive: Walmart Inc President and CEO

Walmart acquired a 77% controlling stake in Flipkart in 2018, in a $16 billion deal. Its shareholding now stands at over 80%.

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: How he made Global Community through Art of Living Foundation

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has inspired social service through the Art of Living Foundation. The spiritual teacher has brought together million

Centre Extends NCB Chief Anurag Garg's Tenure Till July Next Year

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved extension in Garg's deputation tenure as DG, NCB, beyond May 23, 2026, up to July 31, 2027

Twisha Sharma's 2nd Autopsy Cleared By Court, Husband Withdraws Bail Plea

Twisha Sharmas Second Autopsy By AIIMS Delhi Team Cleared By High Court

Hello, Goodbye: Late Show Host Stephen Colbert Bows Out

But one A-lister who eluded the comic to the end was the pope, whom Colbert, a devout Catholic, had long touted as his dream guest.

Life Imprisonment for Sukveer Singh in Mathura Guest House Murder Case

Mumbai, May 22: In a landmark ruling, a fast-track court has sentenced Sukveer Singh to life imprisonment for the rape and murder of a young woma

Why coding, AI, and real-world projects are the new foundation of B. Tech education

Some lectures put you to sleep. Some put you in the CEOs chair with a crisis on the table.

CBSE's digital evaluation system likely to continue next year; sources defend mechanism amid OSM controversy

Even as CBSE's newly introduced On-Screen Marking (OSM) system continues to face backlash, Education Ministry sources indicated that the digital

Is UAE Building Anti-Drone Shield Around Oil Facilities Amid Iran Attacks?

Iran has increasingly singled out the Emirates in its war messaging as it attacked the United States and Israeli targets in the Middle East, repe

OTM Identified by Study Respondents as the Leading Travel Trade Show in India and Asia for the Third Consecutive Year

In a customised study commissioned by Fairfest Media and conducted by NielsenIQ, 71% of eligible respondents claimed OTM provides the highest ove

Transcorp Delivers All-Time High Earnings for Q4 and FY26; Declares 30% Dividend and Gains Access to RBIs Centralised Payment Systems With NEFT/RTGS Capabilities

Severe heatwave conditions forecast for multiple Telangana districts

Hyderabad is expected to remain in the 4144C range throughout the five-day forecast period

TechD Cybersecurity Launches TECHD ONE: AI-Native Unified Cybersecurity Platform

The new platform debuts on techdefence.ai with four AI-native modules - Dark Vector AI, Provenance AI, Human Trust AI, and OT Shield AI.

Ebola Alert: Surveillance, Health Screening Measures Intensified At Kochi Airport

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Health authorities have intensified surveillance and precautionary measures against the Ebola virus at Cochin Internatio

Tragic Deaths of Four Family Members in Chhattisgarh Raise Questions

Raipur, May 22: In a shocking incident in Chhattisgarhs Durg district, four members of a single family were found dead under suspicious circumsta

Hate Michael Jackson for Dying Ram Gopal Varma Gets Emotional After Watching Biopic

He further shared how he first watched 'Thriller' in a small video parlour in Vijayawada during his engineering college days.

'If I do attend, I get killed': Donald Trump says he 'has a thing called Iran' stopping him from attending son's wedding

US President Donald Trump said he hopes to attend his eldest son Donald Trump Jr's wedding this weekend, but admitted the timing was difficult am

Punjab-Haryana High Court Advocates Carpooling Amid Fuel Crisis

Chandigarh, May 22: The Punjab-Haryana High Court has emphasized the importance of carpooling and digital hearings in light of the ongoing fuel c

UP BEd JEE Admit Card 2026 Released: Download Hall Ticket for May 31 Exam

UP BEd JEE Admit Card 2026 download link has been activated by Bundelkhand University. Candidates can download hall tickets before the May 31 exa

ClickUp Cuts 22% Workforce as India's Unincorporated Sector Records Strong Employment Growth

ClickUp has laid off 22 per cent of its workforce, with the company's CEO taking responsibility for the decision amid continued pressure on the g

Getting Threats From Pak, Bangladesh: Man Who Sold Jhalmuri To PM In Bengal

PM Modi stopped at Sao's shop for a brief Jhalmuri snack on April 19 during the high-voltage campaign.

'Nail scratches, eardrum ruptured, head slammed against wall': Family of Delhi woman claims beatings never stopped over dowry demands

A 25-year-old woman died after allegedly falling from her terrace in West Delhi, with her brother alleging dowry harassment and abuse by her in-l

Delhi government to develop 100 'oxygen parks' to improve city climate: CM Rekha Gupta

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced the plan to develop 100 oxygen parks. The first park is coming up in Mukhmelpur village. These parks w

Can Astrotalk build the Amazon of spiritual commerce?

The astrology startup that built a profitable consultations business is now pushing into ecommerce, gemstones, and offline stores, as it bets on

Tragic Road Accident in Odisha Claims Six Lives, CM Expresses Condolences

Bhubaneswar, May 22: A devastating road accident in the Purushottampur area of Ganjam district, Odisha, has resulted in the loss of six lives. Th

Twisha Sharma Case: CCTV System Malfunctioned, Not Tampered With, Says Installer

Bhopal, May 22: In the ongoing investigation into Twisha Sharmas death, a statement from the CCTV installer has emerged. Vinod Vani, the installe

India dominates World's 100 Hottest Cities list for second week in a row; check all names

Indian cities are currently the hottest globally, with 97 out of the top 100 hottest locations. Cities in states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and O

TVK Slams DMK's A Raja Over 'Bent Coconut Tree' Jibe

DMK deputy general secretary A Raja, with a penchant for making controversial remarks, alluded the two parties joining the TVK Cabinet as a cocon

CCI levies Rs 50 lakh penalty on Manipal Group for not disclosing stake hike in Aakash Educational Services

The Competition Commission of India has fined Manipal Group Rs 50 lakh. This penalty is for not disclosing stake increases in Aakash Educational

Twisha Sharma death: Madhya Pradesh government proposes to transfer case to CBI

The family of Twisha Sharma, the 33-year-old model turned actor accused her in-laws of pushing their daughter to death

Lokesh Inaugurates 600 MW Solar Projects in Kadapa

The commissioning of these projects reflects Andhra Pradesh's commitment to fast-paced industrial growth and clean energy expansion: Lokesh said

Apple rejected over two million app submissions for not meeting guidelines

Apple stressed on a combination of human expertise and machine learning in order to weed out bad actors by identifying malicious patterns

UK police renew call for witnesses as they broaden inquiry into former Prince Andrew

Police in Britain are expanding their probe into allegations against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. The investigation covers potential misconduct in