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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

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,

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

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

SEIL Energy lays foundation for 4.5-crore inclusive sports academy for disabled in Nellore

Enclosed all-weather indoor stadium at the Composite Regional Centre to seat 300 and host sports for persons with physical and intellectual disab

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

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

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

IPL 2026: Mark Boucher says Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins executes plans with clarity while staying calm

Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins is praised for his calm and clear execution of plans. Former coach Mark Boucher admires Cummins' leadersh

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

Denmark PM calls India one of the biggest powers at Nordic Summit; flags changing old world order

Justice Demanded for Twisha Sharma as Ex-Servicemen Hold Bike Rally

Bhopal, May 20: Ex-servicemen organized a bike rally on Wednesday to demand justice for Twisha Sharma, who recently passed away. Led by retired M

Anti-Corruption Bureau Uncovers Bribery at APMC Office, Two Officials Arrested

Navi Mumbai, May 20: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has made significant strides in a bribery case at the APMC office in Navi Mumbai, arresting

Justice Demanded for Twisha Sharma as Veterans Hold Bike Rally

Bhopal, May 20: In a call for justice in the case of Twisha Sharmas death, former military personnel organized a bike rally on Wednesday. Led by

Video of EAM S Jaishankar Talking About Pakistans Response Is a Deepfake

The video is a deepfake. There is no evidence of EAM S Jaishankar making this statement on the ANI podcast.

Quote of the Day by Banksy: People who get up early in the morning cause war

Renowned anonymous street artist Banksy, known for provocative and politically charged works, challenges societal norms and authority. His art, o

Kerala Government Cancels Silver Line Land Acquisition, Withdraws Cases Against Protesters

Thiruvananthapuram, May 20: The cabinet led by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has initiated the formal process to cancel the controversial Silver

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

Self-proclaimed spiritual leader Ashok Kharat has been remanded to Enforcement Directorate custody until May 26 in connection with an alleged Rs

India Questions UN Security Council Reform Process, Accuses of Suppressing Majority Opinion

New Delhi, May 20: India has raised concerns about the record-keeping methods in the ongoing discussions regarding the reform of the United Natio

Term Insurance for a NonWorking Spouse: Why It Matters More Than You Think

Insurance decisions within families are often shaped by income logic. The earning member is insured because their income supports the household,

U.S. Claims Irans Military Power Significantly Weakened Post-Operations

Washington, May 20: Admiral Brad Cooper defended the military operations against Iran conducted during the Trump administration, stating that Ira

TVK Government Led by Vijay Set for Cabinet Expansion Tomorrow

Chennai, May 20: The Tamilga Vetrik Kazhagam (TVK) government, led by C. Joseph Vijay, is preparing for its first cabinet expansion on Thursday.

India key partner, Estonia will be 'very happy' if PM Modi visits: Foreign minister

Estonia desires stronger ties with India. Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna invites Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a visit. He also seeks India's

Has double-engine govt run out of oil? Opposition questions Maharashtra Govt over fuel shortage reports

Congress Legislature Party leader Vijay Wadettiwar and NCP (SP) MLA Jayant Patil cited incidents where a police vehicle sent to search for a miss

Constitution, voice of Gandhi, Ambedkar, under attack: Rahul in Raebareli

Rahul Gandhi asserts the Constitution faces an attack. He emphasizes its importance as a reflection of Ambedkar and Gandhi's ideals. Gandhi warns

Telangana Official Sent to Judicial Custody for Disproportionate Assets

Hyderabad, May 20: A special court in Hyderabad has sent a senior official from the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board to jud

Safe Haven Assets: Why Investors Are Watching Gold and Silver Today

When markets get shaky, investor behaviour tends to follow a familiar pattern. Stocks become unpredictable, currencies fluctuate, and suddenly th

Rahul Gandhi Warns of Economic Crisis and Threats to Constitution

Raebareli, May 20: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi delivered a strong critique of the central government and the BJP during the unveiling of the statue

PM Modi, Donald Trump may come face-to-face at G7 Summit in France next month

Competition Commission of India says it wont allow winner-takes-all tyranny of Big Tech firms in digital markets

Competition Commission of India has said it will not allow dominant technology firms to create a winner-takes-all ecosystem in Indias fast-growin

Woman Murdered Over Witchcraft Suspicions in Jharkhand; One Arrested

Chaibasa, May 20: A 55-year-old woman was murdered in West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand, over suspicions of witchcraft. Police have arrested one

Naidu Offers Prayers, Silken Raiment to Deity at Kuppam Temple

Accompanied by his wife, N Bhuvaneshwari, the chief minister offered silken raiment to the deity

No uniform definition of liquor bottle; SC seeks response from Centre, States

The court said lack of a clear definition has led to very deceptive packaging of cheap alcohol, with liquor even passed off as fruit juice; some

Xi Jinping Warns of Global Chaos Amidst Middle East Conflicts

Beijing, May 20: Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a significant meeting on Wednesday at the Great Hall of t

Vaibhav Suryavanshis Talent Leaves Sanjay Bangar Speechless

New Delhi, May 20: Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi has taken the IPL 2026 by storm with his explosive batting, leaving opposing bowlers in f

Meet Andrej Karpathy, OpenAI founding researcher hired by rival Anthropic; His education, Tesla role and others

Andrej Karpathy joins Anthropic: Andrej Karpathy one of the most recognised names in artificial intelligence and a founding member of OpenAI ha

A nation of sporting moments, not yet a sporting culture

India celebrates sports in flashes, with non-cricket athletes often struggling for recognition and financial security. Despite government schemes

Citi sees India tightening currency controls to halt Rupee slump

India may introduce more measures in the coming months to support the rupee and boost foreign reserves, including possible curbs on overseas inve

Uthara Unnikrishnan reimagines Suprabhatham for a new generation

Uthara, daughter of the well-known singer P. Unnikrishnan, was inspired by M.S. Subbalakshmis rendition of the popular hymn

PM Modi meets Italian PM Meloni, visits Colosseum | Live

Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives a ceremonial welcome as he lands in Rome, Italy, on the last leg of his five-nation visit

IPL 2026: Did Langer-Moody duo completely mess up Lucknow Super Giants' combinations?

Lucknow Super Giants experienced a disappointing IPL season. Confused selections and questionable team combinations plagued the franchise. Despit

Maruti Suzuki India Launches Smart Factory Lab for Skill Development in Lucknow

Lucknow, May 20: Maruti Suzuki India announced on Wednesday the establishment of a Smart Factory Lab at the Government Polytechnic College in Luc

Trinamool Congress Councillor Debaraj Chakraborty Detained in Kolkata

Kolkata, May 20: Authorities reported on Wednesday that Debaraj Chakraborty, a councillor from the Trinamool Congress and husband of former MLA a

Samsung faces major strike after pay talks with union falls apart

Union leaders have demanded a compensation structure in which Samsung would commit to spend 15% of its annual operating profit on employee bonuse

Jr NTR Steps In for Fans After Security Team Stops Them

The film now officially stars Anil Kapoor in a pivotal role. It will be released in theatres on 11 June 2027.

Historic Baulies in Udhampur: A Lifeline for Local Communities

Udhampur, May 20: The historic baulies in Udhampur district, Jammu and Kashmir, continue to serve as a lifeline for thousands of people. These tr

Bangladesh border barbed wire fencing: Key meeting coming up between Suvendu Adhikari, BSF DG

West Bengal government is set to transfer land for barbed fencing near the Bangladesh border. A high-level meeting is scheduled in Kolkata. Land

'Just remembered my father, what's wrong,' asks Kerala CM VD Satheesan on row over use of caste surname in swearing-in

Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan has defended using his caste surname Menon during his swearing-in. He stated he was only mentioning his fathe

Joint military exercise of 13 nations begins in Meghalaya, focus on counter-terrorism operations

A significant joint military exercise, PRAGATI 2026, has commenced in Meghalaya. Defence personnel from 13 nations are participating. The exercis

UN cuts India's 2026 GDP forecast to 6.4 pc, still among fastest-growing economies

The United Nations has lowered India's economic growth forecast for 2026 to 6.4 percent. This adjustment reflects global uncertainties and econom

CM Suvendu begins first North Bengal tour, promises to fulfill region's developmental aspirations

The BJP government will work towards giving north Bengal its developmental dues to erase the deprivation meted out to the region earlier, says We

Kerala Reports Another Death Due to Brain-Eating Amoeba

Kerala reported 19 cases of amoebic brain fever this month alone

Chennai blood cancer patient undergoes stem cell transplant with cells from Poland

As no suitable donor was available within the family, the hospital collaborated with DKMS Foundation, a global non-profit that connects blood can

Keralas UDF govt scraps K-Rail project launched by LDF

Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan says all land acquired for the project will be de-notified and yellow concrete markers that demarcated the prospect

Seven year-old Pune kid dies after being trapped in society's lift for over a hour

A seven-year-old boy tragically died after becoming trapped between a lift's collapsible grille and wooden door in Pune. The child reportedly ent

'Parle will never find brand ambassadors like these again': PM Modi gifts melody to Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni and internet can't keep calm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's thoughtful gift of Parle Melody toffees to Italian PM Giorgia Meloni has captivated the internet. As soon as the v

Srinagar Police Demolishes Illegal Property Worth 1.5 Crore Linked To Wanted Drug Peddler

Srinagar, May 20: Continuing its intensified campaign against drug trafficking and narcotics-related activities under the Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kash

SC seeks response of Centre, States on PIL seeking 30% quota for women lawyers in Govt panels

The plea refers to startling empirical evidence to say that while women are entering law schools in record numbers, they are systematically block

World Streaming Day 2026: Best South Movies on JioHotstar

JioHotstar offers a perfect mix of emotion, entertainment, and experimentation, making it your ideal companion for May 20, 2026.

Supreme Court seeks response of Centre, states on PIL seeking 30% quota for women lawyers in govt panels

The Supreme Court has asked the Centre and all states for their views on a Public Interest Litigation that demands a 30 per cent quota for women

Kolkata swelters as Meteorological department forecasts heavy rain in North Bengal

Heavy downpour is likely over the sub-Himalayan districts of Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar and Cooch Behar from May 21 to 25

Greater Noida Dowry Death Sparks Outrage | Deepikas Family Demands Bulldozer Action & Encounter

CAG calls for use of data, tech to detect unfair practices in govt tenders

India should use data and technology to detect corruption and unfair practices in government tenders, with stronger coordination between the Comp

Medha Kulkarni appointed new chairperson of Parliamentary panel on Science, Environment

Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan has appointed Medha Vishram Kulkarni to lead the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science and Technolog

Nepal embassy invites Indian content creators for sponsored trip; check eligibility and details

Nepal's Embassy in New Delhi is seeking Indian social media influencers for a special trip. Five content creators will be chosen to explore Nepal

136 Deaths, Rare Ebola Strain, No Vaccine: Why The Bundibugyo Outbreak In Congo Is Proving Difficult To Contain

The current Ebola outbreak in Congo is particularly concerning because it involves the Bundibugyo strain with no approved vaccines or licensed th