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Heavy Rain Alert for Five Districts in Tamil Nadu, Forecasts Continued Rain for a Week

Chennai, May 21: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rain alert for five districts in Tamil Nadu. According to the weath

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma takes oath as MLA in new Assembly

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took oath as an MLA on the first day of the new assembly. He swore allegiance in the Assamese language.

RBI considers rate hike as rupee slumps: reports

This comes after the rupee touched a new low of 96.95 against the dollar on May 20

MANN+HUMMEL opens tech, innovation centre in Karnataka

The new facility is designed to accelerate global product development and customer-centric innovation by integrating advanced research labs, test

Nvidia posts record $81.6 billion quarterly revenue on AI spending boom

Net profit surged to $58.3 billion, more than tripling from $18.8 billion in the year-earlier period

NEET UG 2026 re-exam refund portal live: What students should know about NTA rules

The NTA has issued clarifications for the NEET UG 2026 re-examination, scheduled for June 21, and confirmed the fee refund portal goes live today

Kerala Govt Forms First-Ever Artificial Intelligence Ministry

The move marks a significant shift in the states governance structure, with the AI portfolio placed under the Industries and Commerce department

After High Court verdict, Hindu petitioners seek free entry for devotees at Bhojshala in Madhya Pradesh

Petitioner Ashish Goyal, associated with the 'Hindu Front for Justice', in his application to the ASI on Wednesday (May 20, 2026), said worshippe

Adani Power Acquires 24% Stake in Jaypee Power Ventures for 4,194 Crores

Ahmedabad, May 21: Adani Power announced on Thursday that it has entered into an agreement with Jaypee Associates Limited (JAL) to acquire a 24%

Bihar hits a rare earth mineral jackpot: Cobalt found in Banka, gold in Jamui, says state minister

Bihar rare earth minerals discovery: Bihar is poised to join India's rare minerals race with the discovery of cobalt, titanium, and rare earth el

Deep under China's coal basins, PetroChina is unlocking gas from rocks

China is unlocking a new energy frontier with coal rock gas extracted from deep within its coal basins. This ambitious multi-billion-dollar initi

Parle Melody: The 1 soft power twist Modi served to Meloni and the world

Prime Minister Modi's gift of a Parle Melody toffee to Italy's Giorgia Meloni symbolised India's evolving soft power. Beyond traditional exports,

India-Nordic Summit signals New Delhi's emergence as 'co-author of global governance': Analysis

When Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen described India in Oslo as ot a middle power, but one of the world's greatest powers, it signall

Samsung Electronics' shares jump after tentative wage deal suspends strike

The companys proposal of paying performance bonuses in company stock rather than cash appeared to reflect Samsung managements preference

Prime Minister Modi to Chair Cabinet Meeting in New Delhi After Diplomatic Tour

New Delhi, May 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will preside over a significant Cabinet meeting at Seva Teerth in New Delhi on Thursday. This mar

UP Lekhpal Main Exam Conducted with Strict Security Measures

Lucknow, May 21: The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) conducted the Lekhpal main examination on Thursday from 10

'Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke's post for AAP's Manish Sisodia before leaving for studies in US emerges: 'No distance will weaken my commitment...'

A satirical political movement, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), founded by former AAP volunteer Abhijeet Dipke, has gained significant traction

No Faith, No Law, No Morality: India Slams Pak's 'Genocidal Acts' At UNSC

The Indian envoy said that such heinous acts of aggression by Pakistan should not come as a surprise from a country that ombs its own people and

Abused, Unpaid, Children Among 400 Workers 'Bonded' At Telangana Factories

One rescued labourer from Sivakasi in Tamil Nadu alleged that he had been working at the kiln for nearly four years without receiving actual wage

Relieve Neck Pain and Stiffness with These Yoga Poses

New Delhi, May 21: With just a month left until International Yoga Day, the Indian governments Ministry of AYUSH is actively promoting yoga as a

European work culture shocks Indian man, says no one glorifies staying late at work, people turn down promotions...

An Indian man living in Europe shared his biggest work culture shock. He noted Europeans prioritize life outside work, not seeing it as their sol

SC issues notice to states and UTs, objects to misleading labelling

Amid rising concerns over misleading alcohol packaging, the Supreme Court is considering a petition aimed at uniform standards for liquor contain

Testing Google's New Video Generation Model | TechPulse

Trump calls Cuba failing nation, hints at policy shift but denies escalation

Speaking to reporters during an extended media interaction on Wednesday (local time), Trump described Cuba as a failing nation and suggested that

Delhi Police Dismantles Notorious Kaku Gang Module, Arrests Key Criminal

New Delhi, May 21: The police in South Delhi have achieved a significant breakthrough. They have arrested an active member of the infamous Kaku G

Loud, broken, baffling: Britain reflects on America at 250 in the age of Trump

Britons view America in 2026 through the lens of President Donald Trump. This perception often precedes any admiration for the nation's qualities

Food Safety Raids Expose Major Hygiene Violations at Nagole Eateries

Violations included pest infestation, expired and mislabeled food products, improper food storage, suspected repeated use of cooking oil, and poo

Congress set to join Tamil Nadu Cabinet after nearly 59 years

The Congress currently has five MLAs in the Tamil Nadu Assembly and emerged as a key supporting force for the TVK government following the Assemb

BPCL jumps as its consolidated net profit grows 28% in Q4

Mumbai, May 21 (Udaipur Kiran): Bharat Petroleum Corporation is currently trading at Rs. 291.15, up by 4.60 points or 1.61% from its previous clo

Iran reviews latest US response as Trump suggests he can wait

Iran war: Trump has indicated he is ready to wait for the right answers from Tehran. He also warned of renewed attacks if an agreement is not rea

Hardik Pandya Expresses Disappointment After MIs Loss to KKR

Kolkata, May 21: In the 65th match of IPL 2026, the Mumbai Indians (MI) faced a 4-wicket defeat against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). This los

Persistent Systems moves up on collaborating with IIM Ahmedabad to introduce AI Value Compass

Mumbai, May 21 (Udaipur Kiran): Persistent Systems is currently trading at Rs. 5101.80, up by 38.90 points or 0.77% from its previous closing of

Tamil Nadu's Vijay-led TVK govt expands cabinet, 23 MLAs to take oath as ministers today

Twenty-three newly elected MLAs will join the Tamil Nadu State Cabinet. Governor has approved their appointments. The swearing-in ceremony is sch

KFin Technologies inches up on launching integrated investor relations intelligence platform AEGIX

Mumbai, May 21 (Udaipur Kiran): KFin Technologies is currently trading at Rs. 826.50, up by 1.60 points or 0.19% from its previous closing of Rs.

White House briefs AI firms on plans for model review: Report

As part of the framework, the companies could share advanced models with government agencies up to 90 days before public launch, the report said

Aditya Birla Real Estate gains as its arm records Rs 1,007 crore sales booking at Birla Taranya

Mumbai, May 21 (Udaipur Kiran): Aditya Birla Real Estate is currently trading at Rs. 1279.00, up by 7.05 points or 0.55% from its previous closin

Peoples Conference Chief Sajad Lone Put Under House Arrest On Fathers Death Anniversary

SRINAGAR, May 21: Peoples Conference president Sajad Gani Lone has put under house arrest on the 24th death anniversary of his father, the party

Kerala Cabinet Meetings Mark Historic Progress, Says Kodikunnil Suresh

Thiruvananthapuram, May 21: Congress MP Kodikunnil Suresh has termed the first and second cabinet meetings of the Kerala government as historic.

KKRs Path to IPL 2026 Playoffs: Key Scenarios Explained

New Delhi, May 21: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have made a remarkable comeback in IPL 2026. After suffering six consecutive losses in their first

Humanity Faces Its Toughest Test Amid Terror and Global Conflicts

Udaipur, May 21 (Bhagwan Prasad Gaur) National Anti-Terrorism Day is observed every year on May 21 in memory of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gand

U.P. CM Adityanath conducts review of Data Centre Cluster, Project Ganga and wheat processing policy

The Chief Minister said that the data centre cluster will create the basic infrastructure for Uttar Pradeshs AI mission

After Bihar poll drubbing, Prashant Kishor opts for ashram life till next polls

Prashant Kishor has relocated to a Patna ashram until the Bihar assembly polls, aiming for his Jan Suraaj Party to make an impact after a previou

Bhadrasan: The Ultimate Remedy for Modern Lifestyle Fatigue

New Delhi, May 21: In todays fast-paced world, prolonged sitting and unhealthy lifestyles can gradually deteriorate our physical and mental well-

Mourning the Loss of S. Soma Somasegar: A Pillar of the Tech Community

Washington, May 21: The tech community worldwide is in mourning following the passing of S. Soma Somasegar, a prominent Indian-American technolog

Modi Pays Tributes To Ex-Pm Rajiv Gandhi On Death Anniversary

NEW DELHI, May 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tributes to Rajiv Gandhi, his former counterpart, on his death anniversary. Gand

PM Modi leaves for home after concluding five-nation tour

PM Modi concludes a five-nation tour, enhancing strategic partnerships and cooperation with Italy, UAE, Netherlands, Sweden, and Norway

IPL 2026: Karthik Tyagi Enters Purple Cap Race as Vaibhav Suryavanshi Leads Orange Cap

New Delhi, May 21: In a thrilling encounter of IPL 2026, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) defeated Mumbai Indians (MI) by four wickets. KKRs fast bowl

Modi Concludes Italy Visit, Thanks Meloni and People for Friendship

During the visit, PM Modi and Giorgia Meloni held one-on-one and delegation-level talks focused on bilateral relations and major regional and glo

India-US nuclear partnership gains pace as Maharashtra eyes major investments

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor indicated that deeper collaboration between the two countries in the nuclear energy sector is expected in the c

Trump's false claims about the 2020 election are casting a shadow over Georgia's GOP runoffs

Donald Trump's persistent claims of a fraudulent 2020 election continue to dominate Georgia's Republican primaries, influencing candidates for go

Anthropic nears first quarterly profit, agrees to pay SpaceX $1.25 billion monthly for computing power

Elon Musk posted on X that SpaceX was in discussions with other companies about offering AI compute as a service at significant scale

Kerala MLAs arrive for swearing-in on foot, bicycle, vehicles

Newly elected MLAs reached the Kerala Legislative Assembly for their swearing-in ceremony -- some on foot, others by cycle, and many in vehicles.

Beware of Fake IPL Ticket Booking Links: Malkajgiri Police

The police came to the know circulation of fraudulent websites and fake booking links on social media platforms claiming to provide tickets for t

TVK Rolls Back Rs 17 Lakh Contract After DMK Red Flags Six-Hour Tender

The tender row is the second major bump Vijay's government has faced since taking charge; the first was fallout over the actor-politician's appoi

Indian Stock Market Opens Strong Amid Positive Global Signals; Sensex Surpasses 75,500

Mumbai, May 21: The Indian stock market opened on a positive note, buoyed by strong global signals. The Sensex rose by 414 points or 0.53 percent

Kerala Assembly: MLA-designates arrive for swearing-in on foot, bicycle, vehicles

Congress MLA-elect from Puthuppally Chandy Oommen, son of former Kerala CM Oommen Chandy, arrived on a bicycle wearing a shirt with an image of h

US announces charges against former Cuban leader Raul Castro in 1996 aircraft shootdown

US prosecutors have charged former Cuban President Raul Castro. The charges relate to the 1996 downing of civilian planes. Four Americans died in

RBI mulls all options, including rate hike, as rupee slumps

The Reserve Bank of India is exploring all avenues to steady the rupee. Options include raising interest rates and currency swaps. Officials are

Rajiv Gandhi 35th death anniversary: Gandhi family pays homage at Vir Bhumi in Delhi

'Find Work In 60 Days Or Leave US': Layoffs Put Indian Techies In A Pickle

Nearly half of Indian professionals in US would consider returning to India if they lost jobs. Others looking at Canada and Europe as alternative

Parle Top Official Thrilled With PM Modi's 'Melody' Diplomacy In Italy

Parle Products plan to scale up the global presence of Melody and take it to countries other than the existing 100.

FIFA World Cup 2030 may adopt UEFA Champions League-style competition format

UEFA is changing how European teams qualify for major tournaments. A new Champions League-like system will be used for the 2030 FIFA World Cup an

Congress MP JB Mathur Criticizes PM Modis Gift to Italian Counterpart

Thiruvananthapuram, May 21: Congress MP JB Mathur has criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for gifting Melody Toffees to Italian Prime Ministe

From 'Melodi' camaraderie to strategic deals: Key takeaways from PM Modis Italy visit

Marco Rubio says US eager to celebrate 250th Independence anniversary with India

Rubio is scheduled to visit India from May 23 to 26, with stops planned in New Delhi, Agra, Jaipur and Kolkata; his visit comes at a time when In

Discover the Spiritual Beauty of Madhyamaheshwar Temple in Rudraprayag

Rudraprayag, May 21: Nestled in the sacred land of Uttarakhand, the Madhyamaheshwar Temple is a gem among the Panch Kedar. Revered as the second

Severe Heatwave Continues in NCR, No Relief Expected for Six Days

Noida, May 21: The National Capital Region (NCR) is currently experiencing extreme heat and scorching winds. The India Meteorological Department

Obesity's Hidden Health Risks and the Growing Role of Bariatric Surgery

India is witnessing a rapid rise in obesity and lifestyle-related health conditions across different age groups. Once considered primarily an urb

Power Cut in Over 30 Areas of Kota Today 21 May

Kota, May 21 (Udaipur Kiran) Power supply will remain affected in more than 30 areas of Kota on Wednesday due to scheduled maintenance work by t

PM Modi, Italy PM Meloni plant Black Mulberry sapling under 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni planted a black mulberry plant in Rome. This initiative promotes environme

OpenAI to file IPO paperwork in coming days, reports WSJ

The IPO push also comes amid persistent questions about Altman's trustworthiness that gained fresh prominence during the Musk trial

After Schools, Vande Mataram Must For West Bengal Madarsahs

The order will be applicable to all recognised, aided and unaided madrasahs that come under the Minority Affairs and Madrasah Education Departmen

Auto and Taxi Drivers in Delhi-NCR Strike Over Rising Fuel Prices

New Delhi, May 21: Auto and taxi drivers in the Delhi-NCR region have initiated a three-day strike starting today. This action is in response to

Fire Tragedy in Thane Vegetable Market Claims Two Lives

Thane, May 21: A devastating fire broke out early Thursday morning in a vegetable market in Thane, Maharashtra, resulting in the deaths of two in

Tragic Fire in Thane Vegetable Market Claims Two Lives, Injures Firefighters

Thane, May 21: A devastating fire broke out early Thursday morning in Thane, Maharashtra, resulting in the deaths of two individuals. Officials f

Longtime Meta Employee's Emotional Layoff Post Goes Viral: 'AI Is Here To Stay, Human Isn't'

The post went viral on social media, but the employee urged people to espect and give time to the thousands of affected employees.

Accountant Told To Stay In 'Namaste Position' With Eyes Closed In Bizarre Virtual Interview

The accountant recounted an interview where they were required to keep their hands visible and eyes closed, only to be falsely flagged for AI use

Cockroach Janta Party surpasses BJP on Instagram, has over 10 million followers: Who is CJP's founder Abhijeet Dipke and how is he linked to Arvind Kejriwal's AAP?

A satire website, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has rapidly gained over 10 million Instagram followers, surpassing India's ruling BJP. Founded by

Severe Heatwave Grips Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Temperatures Cross 47 Degrees

Telangana and Andhra Pradesh face a severe heatwave with temperatures soaring above 44C across multiple districts.

mid-day Opinion: Prevent shanty towns from mushrooming in Mumbai

A WR spokesperson said the idea is to convert the place into an integrated station complex, build related infra and shift maintenance facilities

mid-day Opinion: Macleans wait and weight

A tribute to recently departed John Maclean, who pundits felt was picked for Australia seven years after he was tipped to stand behind the stumps

Donald Trump says Iran talks in final stages, warns of tougher action

Speaking to reporters, Trump said his administration was prepared to wait a few more days for what he called the right answer from Tehran

KKRs Remarkable Comeback in IPL 2026 Attributed to Support Staff: Ajinkya Rahane

Mumbai, May 21: In the 65th match of IPL 2026, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) triumphed over Mumbai Indians (MI) by four wickets. This victory marks

Re-polling begins for Bengal`s Falta Assembly constituency

The polling process had been peaceful till the time the report was filed

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Iran weighs U.S. offer as Trump says peace talks on 'borderline'

Iran warned on Wednesday, May 20, that war in West Asia would spread far beyond the region if the United States and Israel resumed their attacks

Jasmine Sandlas Concert in Dehradun Halted Amid Chaos

Mumbai, May 21: Indian Punjabi singer Jasmine Sandlas has been actively performing concerts following her appearances in the films Dhuraandhar an

IPL Playoffs Scenarios: How CSK, PBKS, RR, KKR Or DC Can Qualify For Top 4

The IPL 2026 Playoffs race got even more interesting as Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Mumbai Indians by 4 wickets on Wednesday.

Heatwave alert for Delhi, UP, Punjab, Haryana and more: What to expect over next 5 days

Northwest India is battling severe heatwave conditions, with temperatures soaring across multiple states. Uttar Pradesh's Banda recorded a scorch

Still No Broadcaster For FIFA World Cup 2026 In India; Prasar Bharti Takes Big Call

Indian fans have already begun special preparations for FIFA World Cup 2026. However, a major concern remains unresolved - which broadcaster will

Jasmine Sandlas Concert in Dehradun Halted Due to Crowd Chaos

Mumbai, May 21: Indian Punjabi singer Jasmine Sandlas has been actively performing since her appearances in the films Dhuraandhar and Dhuraandhar