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Mother, neighbour arrested for murder of six-year-old girl in Alwal

At Google I/O 2026, Alphabet rewrites search playbook, unveils Gemini 3.5 Flash

Google launched AI Mode roughly a year ago and the feature has already crossed a billion monthly active users, with queries more than doubling ea

First and foremost: On the Bhojshala ruling | The Hindu Editorial

Shared use of disputed religious sites should be allowed to continue

Cannes 2026 | Nepals Abinash Bikram Shah: My goal is to move from them to us

After Cannes Special Jury Mention for his short film Lori in 2022, Abinash Bikram Shah now makes a historic Cannes feature debut with Elephants i

Security forces carry out search operation in Manipur to trace those held hostage by armed groups

More than 38 people were abducted and held hostage by armed groups in Kangpokpi and Senapati districts on May 13

EC doubles security arrangements for Falta repoll in West Bengal

According to an official at the state Chief Electoral Officer, eight Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) personnel, equivalent to one full section,

Andhra Pradesh attracted 23 lakh crore investments under NDA, says CM Naidu

Royal Enfield plant planned for Tirupati; defence, drone, space and electronics units to come up in Rayalaseema

Punjab launches underground power supply network in Satouj village

Crop fires & accidents caused by electricity wires will now be prevented: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann

Class 10 Board exam results: Tamil Nadu records 94.3% pass rate

While Pudukottai topped the State, with a pass percentage of 97.57%, Sivaganga came second, with 97.54%, followed by Thanjavur, at 97.41%

No place for personal enmity in politics, says G. Sudhakaran on swearing in former Kerala CM Pinarayi as MLA

Sudhakaran, who has been sworn in as Pro Tem Speaker of Kerala Assembly, says he sees no difference between Pinarayi Vijayan and any other MLA to

Nellore emerging as industrial hub with 10,000 crore investment: Chandrababu Naidu

Naidu announces roads connecting 25 fishing villages at a cost of 6.27 crore, desilting of North Buckingham Canal with 6.19 crore; seven industri

Pentagon says it has reduced brigades in Europe from four to three

The reduction in brigade combat teams is the culmination of weeks of anticipation about U.S. force reduction in Europe, and Washington's insisten

Allegations of Sexual Abuse Against Minor in Mumbais Agripada: 40-Year-Old Suspect on the Run

Mumbai, May 20: A 40-year-old man has been accused of sexually abusing a 13-year-old boy in the Agripada area of Mumbai. Authorities reported on

One-day nationwide chemists' strike begins on mixed note

AIOCD General Secretary Rajiv Singhal reiterated that AIOCD is protesting the GSR 817 and GSR 220 notifications, as these are effectively regular

Karnataka Congress Awaits Clarity on CM Post, Cabinet Expansion

Speculation over a possible leadership change intensified after Chief Minister Siddaramaiah completed two-and-a-half years in office

Uttar Pradesh weather today: IMD issues severe heatwave alert for 11 districts as Banda bakes at 48C; check Lucknow, Noida, Ghaziabad forecast

UP Banda heatwave: Uttar Pradesh is enduring a severe heatwave, with Banda recording India's highest temperature at 48.2C for three consecutive d

DRDO completes final trials of ULPGM-V3 precision missile near Kurnool

Missile tested in air-to-ground and air-to-air modes; Bharat Dynamics and Adani Defence named as production agencies

Bihars Crime Control Measures: A Response to Opposition Criticism

Patna, May 20: The Bihar governments decision to set up support camps in every panchayat has been welcomed by JDU spokesperson Rajiv Ranjan Prasa

Dont want to work anymore: Techie quits 25 LPA corporate job due to burnout; what he wants to do next goes viral

A 29-year-old software engineer has gone viral after revealing that he quit his 25 lakh per annum job because he no longer wanted to keep running

Ebola, hantavirus show world's risk preparedness lagging: Pandemic expert

Global health crisis response has improved since Covid-19. However, a leading expert warns that awareness of pandemic risks remains low. Recent h

One Dead, Four Injured in Southwest Sydney Shooting Incident

Sydney, May 20: A shooting incident in southwest Sydney has resulted in one death and left four men in serious condition in the hospital. Police

Kolkata man in Germany says India handled passport renewal faster than Berlin permit

An Indian national living in Germany shared his passport renewal experience. He found India's administrative process impressive despite its scale

SSI suspended for obtaining bribe in Tiruppur

Payments firm Primer raises $100M in Series C to build AI infra for global payments

The company said the fresh capital will be used to accelerate development of its AI-powered payments products and expand aggressively in the US m

'Impact on India less due to good management, foresight': Harsh Vardhan Shringla on global energy challenges due to West Asia crisis

India's energy crisis impact remains limited. Rajya Sabha MP Harsh Vardhan Shringla credits the government's effective planning and timely interv

No place for personal enmity in politics: G Sudhakaran on swearing-in Vijayan as MLA

Pro tem Speaker G Sudhakaran will administer the oath to MLAs including former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. Sudhakaran emphasized no personal

Unlocking Flexibility: The Benefits of Practicing Malasana Daily

New Delhi, May 20: The Indian tradition of yoga includes several vital postures aimed at enhancing bodily growth and balancing energy flow. Among

Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Shares Unique Space Experience

New Delhi, May 20: Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian to travel to the International Space Station (ISS), continues to share his e

IPL 2026: RR captain Riyan Parag urges IPL commentators to talk about cricket

Rajasthan Royals skipper Riyan Parag has requested TV commentators to focus on cricket. He urged them to respect players and avoid personal attac

Bowlers beware, Sooryavanshi's best yet to come, Justin Langer says

Lucknow Super Giants coach Justin Langer is impressed by 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The Rajasthan Royals opener is the league's highest sc

G. Sudhakaran Appointed Protem Speaker of Kerala Assembly

Thiruvananthapuram, May 20: Veteran legislator and former CPM leader G. Sudhakaran has been appointed as the Protem Speaker of the Kerala Assembl

Repoll in Falta: Election Commission of India doubles security arrangements in West Bengal for peaceful voting

Ahead of the repoll in Falta, Election Commission of India has significantly strengthened security measures across sensitive polling areas in Wes

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PM Modi attends dinner hosted by Italian PM Giorgia Meloni in Rome

PM Modi lands in Rome, to meet Italian PM Meloni later today

AI Reshapes Cyber Security With Faster Threat Detection

Artificial intelligence is making cloud security much smarter and easier to manage

Singer-Songwriter Aseem Trivedi Enters a More Personal Chapter with New Single Murshid

Releasing on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, Murshid marks a deeply personal chapter for Aseem, one rooted in honesty and vulnerability.

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

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

MHT CET PCM answer key: Check how to download from cetcell.mahacet.org, steps to challenge and price per question

The Maharashtra CET Cell will release the MHT CET 2026 PCM provisional answer key today. Candidates can check their response sheets and question

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

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

$46-million lottery prize remains unclaimed: Manitoba ticket wins Lotto 6/49 Gold Ball jackpot - How long does the winner have to claim?

Canada celebrated new lottery millionaires this past Victoria Day long weekend. A single player in Manitoba won a massive $46 million Lotto 6/49

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

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

Odisha CHSE 12th Toppers List 2026: Check Science, Commerce, Arts & Vocational toppers, pass percentage, best performing districts

Odisha CHSE 12th Toppers List 2026: Odisha Class 12 results are out today, with details on toppers and pass percentages announced at 12:30 PM. St

Direct selling, ecommerce competition intensifies: Report

Indias direct selling industry is facing rising competition from ecommerce, D2C and quick-commerce platforms as consumer expectations shift towar

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

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

Who Is Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Trump's 1st Choice For Iran's New Leader

Many who remembered Ahmadinejad's term in office from 2005 to 2013 recall him as a Holocaust denier, an atom-bomb fanatic, and someone who shoved

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

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

PM Modi, Meloni in Rome: Car ride, dinner and Colosseum visit ahead of talks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni for dinner and a walk through the Colosseum upon his arrival in Rome. The lea

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

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

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

Assams Majbat Railway Station Transformed into a Modern Hub

Udalguri, May 20: The Majbat Railway Station in Assams Udalguri district has undergone a significant transformation under the Amrit Bharat Railwa

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