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Central govt declares May 28 holiday for Bakrid 2026

According to the official notification, the revised holiday will apply to all Central government administrative offices functioning in the nation

Two Indians die while descending from Everest summit, says official

KATHMANDU, May 22: Two Indian mountaineers who summited Everest have died while descending, an official said on Friday. The climbers have been id

Riddhi Dogra Urges Youth to Embrace Reality of Marriage in Thought-Provoking Post

Mumbai, May 22: Renowned actress Riddhi Dogra shared a powerful message on social media on Friday, addressing the youth about the evolving meanin

People Wait on the Streets for LPG Cylinders for Days

Despite the authorities saying there is no LPG crisis; people of Gorakhpur forced to sleep on the streets waiting for gas cylinders

23 terrorists killed in operations in Pakistan

PESHAWAR, May 22:Pakistani security forces killed 23 terrorists during a series of operations conducted on Wednesday and Thursday in the countrys

World Bank chief backs Small AI for farmers, rural communities in Singapore summit

SINGAPORE, May 22: World Bank President Ajay Banga has called for the deployment of Small AI locally deployed artificial intelligence running on

Restaurant blast death toll rises to two

US sanctions Tanzanian police chief over human rights violations

NAIROBI, May 22: The United States has sanctioned Tanzanias police chief and barred him from entering the US, citing alleged human rights violati

Political activity set to pick up in Karnataka with notification of elections to four Rajya Sabha seats

The elections have been necessitated by completion of the term of former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha M

Alberta province plans public vote on whether to hold binding referendum on leaving Canada

TORONTO, May 22: Canadas oil-rich province of Alberta will hold a referendum in October on leaving Canada, but the provinces premier said it wont

Stay Cool Without AC: Simple Tips for Beating the Heat During Nautapa

New Delhi, May 22: The scorching heat across the country has begun to take its toll. Temperatures are rising day by day. From May 25 to June 2, t

Routine rotavirus vaccine halves severe diarrhoea cases in Kerala children: JMMCRI Study

Jubilee Mission reports 95.6% success in non-surgical care

Power shutdown in Thanjavur on May 26

Delhi HC Pulls Up WFI Over Vinesh Phogat Ineligibility Row, Seeks Expert Review

Delhi High Court questioned WFI over declaring Vinesh Phogat ineligible and asked the Centre to form an expert panel for her Asian Games trial pa

Leader of opposition not allotted room in Bengal assembly: TMC

The Trinamool Congress has raised concerns about the functioning of democratic institutions in the West Bengal assembly. The party alleges that t

AP: Engg Student Drowns At Pollur Waterfall

Five students of GIET went to Pollur Waterfalls in Chintur mandal from Rajahmundry to enjoy their summer vacation. The five friends went to the p

WebQoof Recap: Of Misinformation Surrounding PM Modi, Petrol Prices and More

Read our recap to find the viral pieces of fake news we fact-checked this week!

Indian Stock Market Closes Higher as Rupee Strengthens Against Dollar

Mumbai, May 22: The Indian stock market ended on a positive note on Friday, buoyed by the strengthening of the domestic currency against the US d

RBI injects Rs 81,590 cr transient liquidity into banking system via 3-day VRR auction

MUMBAI, May 22: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday injected Rs 81,590 crore transient liquidity into the banking system through a three-da

Maternity need not be proved through DNA test before donating kidney to child: Madras High Court

Justice G.R. Swaminathan rules in favour of comes to the rescue a West Bengal-based mother and son, who intended to undergo the transplantation s

LG Sinha Says Drug Trade Fuelling Terrorism In J&K, Vows To Protect Youth

JAMMU, May 22: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that drugs and terrorism are two sides of the same coin in Jammu and Kashmir, ass

Pawan Khera Critiques NEET Paper Leak Statement: Questions Leaked, Not the Paper

New Delhi, May 22: Congress leader Pawan Khera has responded critically to the statement made by the NTA chief regarding the NEET paper leak. In

DRI seizes 60,000 kg smuggled foreign-origin areca nuts

NEW DELHI, May 22: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized 60,000 kg of smuggled foreign-origin areca nuts in the north-east reg

Greenlanders demonstrate against Trump as U.S. diplomats open new consulate

How Instagram Replaced Aspiration With Performative Relatability

The constant performance has altered how one experiences life. People are more about curating the perfect candid moments or creating content from

CBSE reevaluation 2026 shocker: Student reports answer sheet photocopy fee jumped to nearly Rs 3 lakh for 4 papers

CBSE reevaluation 2026 Class 12: CBSE's post-result troubles escalated as students reported shocking and rapidly changing reevaluation fees on th

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

From spice markets to snack aisles: The rise of grocery tourism among Indian travellers

From Balis supermarkets and Tokyos cookware stores to Lucknows attar shops and Goas local bazaars, a growing tribe of Indian travellers is explor

Bernstein Remains Bullish on Adani Group Amid Strong Implementation and Balance Sheet

Mumbai, May 22: Global brokerage firm Bernstein maintains a bullish outlook on the Adani Group, citing its robust implementation capabilities and

RBI declares record Rs 2.87 lakh crore dividend to cushion war shock

The Reserve Bank of India announced a record surplus transfer to the government for FY27, though it falls short of budget estimates. This signifi

No distance will ever weaken my AAP commitment: CJP founders 2024 post

An 2024 social media post by Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke thanking AAP leader Manish Sisodia and declaring No distance will ever

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

Kumar Sanu and Daughter Shannon to Perform Grand Live Concert in London

Mumbai, May 22: Renowned singer Kumar Sanu, a prominent figure in the golden era of Hindi film music, is set to captivate audiences once again. K

70 Lucknow Judges Cycle to Court to Spread Fuel Saving Awareness

Around 70 district judges in Lucknow cycled to court to promote fuel conservation and environmental protection as part of a unique awareness camp

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'

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

Gujarat Kisan Parivahan Yojana 2026: Farmers to Get Subsidy of Up to Rs 75,000 on Sanedo

Gujarat government increases subsidy under Kisan Parivahan Yojana. Farmers can now get up to Rs 75,000 assistance on Sanedo vehicle purchases.

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

Would Kasab Have Got Bail? Centre Asks SC as Top Court Weighs Relief for Delhi Riots Accused

Most probably we will consider granting relief. However, we will look into the arguments made on behalf of Delhi Police for reference of the ques

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

Senior Cong leader Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan elected Kerala Assembly Speaker

Radhakrishnan secured 101 votes in the election held in the Assembly, comfortably defeating candidates fielded by the opposition parties

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

PM Modi, Cyprus President hold delegation-level talks in Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides held delegation-level talks in New Delhi focusing on trade, investment, d

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

SBI staff threaten nationwide strike from May 25 over recruitment issues

SBI employees threatened a nationwide strike from May 25 over recruitment shortages, outsourcing concerns, pension issues and employee board repr

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

What Every Second-Hand Bike Owner Should Know Before Hitting The Road

If your bike is in good condition, opting for a comprehensive plan can be more beneficial.

La Trobe Corridor Opens Australian Pathway for Indian Startups

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

Major Reduction in Water and Sewer Charges in New Delhi Brings Relief to Residents

New Delhi, May 22: The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has announced significant changes to the Infrastructure Fee Charges (IFC) related to water and sewer

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

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

NPS Swasthya Explained: Can It Replace Your Health Insurance?

Experts say NPS Swasthya is not designed to replace health insurance. Instead, it may work best as a second layer of financial protection.

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

Heavy rain likely in south Kerala; orange alert issued in Alappuzha

The IMD has forecast heavy rainfall in southern Kerala and issued an orange alert for Alappuzha district, along with yellow alerts in six other d

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

Govt scared of lazy and unemployed youth: Sanjay Raut on Cockroach Janta Party

Reacting to the viral movement, Raut said, The government, which conducted Operation Sindoor, has got scared of the Cockroach Janta Party. It is