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CPI seeks legal guidelines for regulating online medicine sales

CPI demands that the government strengthen Drug Control Administration and State Pharmacy Council, introduce strict digital monitoring systems an

Cannes 2026: How Maradona and Cantona football documentaries stole the show

Ahead of the FIFA World Cup in June, two football documentaries at the79th Cannes Film Festival show how the sport reflects life and history

CPI(M) opposes population incentive policy of A.P. government

Encouraging larger families without improving living standards will push the society into poverty and inequality, says CPI(M) State secretary

Measure for measure: On Indias courts and criticism

Courts should not react defensively to every line of criticism

J&K school renamed to honour sacrifice of tourist guide Adil

A government school in Hapatnar, Kashmir, has been renamed Shaheed Adil Memorial High School. This honors tourist guide Adil Hussain Shah, who di

Chemists Bandh Passes Off Peacefully in Telangana

He said medical shops across all 33 districts of Telangana voluntarily participated in the bandh in large numbers.

SIT Finds Ex-Minister Jogi Ramesh Helped Main Accused in Spurious Liquor Case

The charge sheet mentioned that A-1 and A-2 maintained a long-standing personal and social acquaintance with Jogi Ramesh (A-18) and his brother J

Watch: From Home to Finance: Key portfolios in V. D. Satheesans Cabinet

Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has announced the portfolio allocation for the newly formed Congress-led cabinet, assigning key ministries i

Taxi and Auto Drivers in Delhi-NCR to Strike from May 21 to 23 Demanding Fare Hike

New Delhi, May 21: Taxi and auto drivers in the Delhi-NCR region are set to embark on a significant three-day strike from May 21 to 23. This acti

Leaders in Constitutional Positions Must Use Respectful Language: Alok Kumar

New Delhi, May 21: The controversy surrounding Rahul Gandhis remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah is intensifyi

Conservancy workers hold demonstration for job regularisation in Chennai

Falta Assembly Poll Today Under Tight Security

According to the Election Commission (EC) officials, final preparations were in full swing at the dispersal centre on Wednesday with the polling

Ponguleti: Indiramma Housing Festival from Telangana Formation Day in Asifabad

Ponguleti said the government was prioritising women in welfare schemes such as Mahalaxmi, Gruhajyoti, ration cards, Indira Mahila Shakti and Raj

AP CM Naidu Offers Silk Robes to Gangamma at Kuppam Jatara

The offering was made on behalf of the state government and the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams,in keeping with the long-standing tradition associ

India, South Korea to jointly develop laser weapons, air defence systems

India and South Korea are set to collaborate on advanced defence technologies. Plans include joint development and production of next-generation

Severe Heatwave Hits Odisha and Surrounding States, Temperatures Soar Near 45 Degrees

Bhubaneswar, May 20: Intense heat is making life difficult for residents in various parts of the country. States like Odisha, Punjab, Haryana, an

Omar govt orders inquiry into demolition drive in Jammu to free forest land of illegal occupation

KG Basin case: Supreme Court refuses to pause hearing for 'mediation'

The three companies wanted a bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi to stop the hearing in t

Political Tensions Rise Over Rahul Gandhis Remarks, BJP Leaders Demand Apology

Chandigarh, May 20: Political tensions have escalated following remarks made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in the Lok Sabha regarding Prime Min

AP Showcases Waste Management Model Under Swachh Bharat 2.0

Narayana said the state government was implementing sanitation programmes with public participation by creating awareness on cleanliness in both

Rohit Pawars Absence Fuels Speculation of Discord in Sharad Pawar Camp

Rohit was conspicuous by his absence as he was away in Pune for a meeting related to water supply.

Rahul targets PM, Shah; BJP chief says 'it is insult to people'

Rahul Gandhi labelled Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Shah as raitors for allegedly attacking the Constitution and handing over national a

Chemists Strike Triggers Helpline Calls

Several residents complained that local chemists pressured even Apollo and MedPlus outlets to shut down. Drug inspectors stayed on alert to ensur

How Lashkar Terrorist Directed Pahalgam Terror Attack From Pakistan: NIA Chargesheet

Saifullah alias Sajid Jatt alias 'Langda', a terrorist of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and its proxy The Resistance Front (TRF), operated from Pakis

Major NIA Action: Kolkata Resident Arrested for Spying for Pakistan

New Delhi, May 20: In a significant operation against anti-national conspiracies and espionage networks, the National Investigation Agency (NIA)

Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Approves Crop Insurance Scheme for Next Five Years

Bhopal, May 20: The Madhya Pradesh government has provided significant relief to farmers during the Kisan Kalyan Varsh. Under the leadership of C

Where there's a will, there are funds to deal with urban challenges

Projects worth 15,000 crore across six states are being awarded to kick-start the Centre's 1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund. These initiatives i

Centre tells Supreme Court no new hydel projects should come up in upper Ganga

Three Union Ministries submit common affidavit in top court saying the government is not in favour of permitting any new projects in the Alaknand

'Tourism on Wheels' Initiative Draws Crowds Across Telangana

According to officials, the campaign highlights eco-tourism destinations, pilgrimage centres, traditional arts, handlooms and GI-tagged products,

J&K Congress Leaders Call For Rethink On Alliance With Omar Abdullah's Party

The rift came to light when 19 Congress district presidents in J&K urged the party high command to withdraw support from the National Conference.

Tripura Launches Rooftop Solar Panel Scheme for Just 1,000

Agartala, May 20: Tripuras Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath announced on Wednesday that the state government, in collaboration with the Tripura Stat

OpenAI To File IPO Papers As Soon As Friday, Issue Set For September: Report

Sam Altmans OpenAI was valued at $852 billion after a recent funding round.

Tripura Launches Rooftop Solar Panel Scheme at Just 1,000

Agartala, May 20: Tripuras Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath announced on Wednesday that the state government, in collaboration with the Tripura Stat

WFH Plan: Employee Leaders Putting Spoke Into CMs Wheel

Employees cite infrastructure gaps, operational issues and policy confusion over WFH rollout

Psychology says women often feel the need to control everything at home and it is not OCD but generational mental load

The psychology behind women wanting things done a certain way often points to a deeper link between stress, mental load, anxiety and social expec

Former Uttarakhand CM Bhuvan Chandra Khanduri Laid to Rest with Full Military Honors

Haridwar, May 20: Former Chief Minister of Uttarakhand and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, Major General (Retd) Bhuvan Chandra Khandu

India, Italy look to expand trade, defence ties amid Persian headwinds

India and Italy have elevated their relationship to a Special Strategic Partnership. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Gior

Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav Criticizes Rahul Gandhis Remarks, Calls for Resignation

Lucknow, May 20: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has sharply criticized opposition leader Rahul Gandhi for his derogatory comments dire

Tragic Incident in Rajasthan: Mother Allegedly Forces Baby to Drink Acid, Leading to Death

Jaipur, May 20: A heartbreaking incident has emerged from Bhivadi, Rajasthan, where a mother allegedly forced her eight-month-old daughter to dri

'Not Expecting More Company-Wide Layoffs This Year,' Meta CEO Tells Staff

He made the announcement on the same day the Facebook owner carried out a massive restructuring of the company, laying off 10 per cent of its wor

TMC Protests Against Post-Poll Violence in West Bengal

Kolkata, May 20: Amid rising political tensions and post-election violence in West Bengal, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) staged a protest at the a

Gujarat Completes Construction of 130-Meter Steel Bridge for Bullet Train Project

Ahmedabad, May 20: The construction of a 130-meter-long steel bridge in Gujarats Bharuch district, part of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train proj

OpenAI IPO filing could come before SpaceX goes public: Will Sam Altman beat Elon Musk and Anthropic in the biggest AI and space market race of 2026? Complete details on Wall Streets largest IPO wave

OpenAI IPO: Wall Street is entering its biggest IPO wave since 2022. OpenAI, SpaceX, Anthropic, Shein, and Kunlunxin could together raise nearly

Woman Arrested For Attempt To Murder And Robbery

The arrested accused has been identified as Sushma Annappa Naik, a native of Bavikeri village in Ankola taluk of Uttara Kannada district: Police

Celebrating the Legacy of Sharad Joshi: A Literary Icon Who Embraced Writing as Life

Mumbai, May 20: Sharad Joshi is a prominent name in Hindi literature and satire, known for his impactful writing that deeply critiqued society, p

Satire | Pista and the cockroach

On nuts, resilient insects and knowing your place in society

Uttar Pradesh Forms Backward Classes Commission for Local Bodies

Lucknow, May 20: The Uttar Pradesh government has established a dedicated Backward Classes Commission for local rural bodies. This commission wil

Former Cuban President Raul Castro charged with murder in US

Former Cuban President Raul Castro faces murder charges in the United States. This indictment stems from a 1996 incident where Cuban jets shot do

From strategic partnership upgrade to defence roadmap: Key outcomes of PM ModiMeloni meeting in Rome

India and Italy have elevated their ties to a Special Strategic Partnership, fostering deeper cooperation in defence, technology, and trade. A de

Why SPLC got special treatment in Biden era?: Witness drops explosive details at explosive hearing

'Left used SPLC': Van Drew erupts over FBI misuse and curtailed religious freedom during Biden era

Answer the question Admiral Cooper: Jason Crow goes nuclear on CENTCOM Chief over laws of war

Bollywood Film Ishqa to be Shot in Cyprus, Promises a Heartfelt Romantic Story

Mumbai, May 20: The Bollywood film Ishqa is currently generating significant buzz in the industry. This excitement stems not only from its storyl

Stolen 60 Years Ago And Smuggled To USA, Rare 7th-Century Buddha Idol Set To Return To Chhattisgarh

The idol, discovered during excavation at the famous Buddhist archaeological site of Sirpur in Mahasamund district in east Chhattisgarh in 1939:

Cgarh: Bastar Produces First Tribal PhD Holder in Agriculture

Honoured With Young Scientist Award

Didnt you get $2mn from Big Pharma?: Murray melts down as Duffy reads out her donor list

Trump: Negotiations with Iran in Final Stages

Six weeks since Trump paused Operation Epic Fury for a ceasefire, talks to end the war have shown little progress so far. Trump has said this wee

War would spread beyond West Asia, say Iran Guards

Irans Revolutionary Guards issued their own threat, saying, if the aggression against Iran is repeated, the promised regional war will this time

'I represent a white majority district': Rep. Wesley Hunt TORCHES Democrats over 'Jim Crow 2.0'

Parle Products Thanks PM Modi for Melody Gift to Italian PM Meloni

New Delhi, May 20: A video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifting Melody to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has gone viral on social media

'Their ultimate goal is END OF USA': Grothman ignites fiery clash over SPLC & left-wing extremism

NIA arrests Kolkata man in Pakistan-linked espionage and terror case

TMC MP Kakoli Gets Y Level Security From Centre

A team of CISF personnel has been deputed to give her Y category from Tuesday following a report by intelligence agencies to the ministry of home

Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel Launched at GRSE

New 3,000-tonne warship to boost Indian Navys patrol, rescue and anti-piracy capabilities

CSK Aims for Big Win Against GT in IPL 2026 Showdown

Mumbai, May 20: In the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will face Gujarat Titans (GT) on Thursday. The match will take

Madurai district records pass percentage of 94.91 in Class X exam

Quote of the day by Martin Luther King Jr.: 'The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to...' - inspiring lessons on education, critical thinking and why character matters more than grades by the Baptist minister and activist

Quote of the day by Martin Luther King Jr.: He emphasized that true education cultivates both intensive and critical thinking, alongside strong c

Jyotika Shares Insights on Film Trends and Her Role in System

Mumbai, May 20: Actress Jyotika is making headlines with her upcoming streaming film System. During promotional events, she openly discussed curr

Journalist K.G. Parameswaran Nair passes away

Delhi HC dismisses PIL to deregister AAP, disqualify Arvind Kejriwal

The Delhi High Court has rejected a plea to deregister the Aam Aadmi Party and disqualify its leaders. The court found the petition lacked merit.

Gujarat Approves Atalwadi Scheme for Community Halls and Disaster Shelters

Gandhinagar, May 20: The Gujarat government has approved a new rural infrastructure initiative aimed at constructing community facilities across

Maharashtra Ensures Steady Supply of Petrol, Diesel, and LPG Amidst Consumer Concerns

Mumbai, May 20: Public sector oil marketing companies, including Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL), Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL), and Hindusta

PM Modi Receives Prestigious FAO Agricola Medal

PM Modi, who arrived in Italy on Tuesday night on the concluding leg of his five-nation tour, received the award from Dr Qu Dongyu

ACB Takes Major Action Against Corruption in Jalgaon

Jalgaon, May 20: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Jalgaon unit has taken significant action against corruption in the cooperative department by r

Over 70% of medical shops remained closed in A.P. in protest against e-pharmacies

Russian jets 'dangerously' intercept UK aircraft over Black Sea

Russian fighter jets repeatedly and dangerously intercepted a British surveillance plane over the Black Sea. The Russian aircraft flew extremely

CM Yogi Directs Action Against Reckless Driving and Road Safety Violations

Lucknow, May 20: In a recent meeting chaired by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, road safety measures were discussed. The CM express

Quote of the day by Japanese poet Matsuo Basho: Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise. Seek what Why chasing wisdom matters more than copying successful people

Quote of the day: Part of what makes Matsuo Bashs words feel timeless is their emotional honesty. Many people today experience pressure to follow

Sleeping Odisha Couple Set On Fire, Family Suspects Revenge Over Son's Affair

Bijay Behera and Aarti Behra were sleeping when a group barged into the house and set afire the cot they were sleeping on.

Rajasthan Ensures Adequate Fuel Supply Amidst Concerns

Jaipur, May 20: Rajasthans Chief Secretary, V. Srinivasan, chaired a high-level review meeting at the Secretariat on Wednesday to assess the supp

Nashik Legislative Council Elections: Voting on June 18, Counting on June 22

Nashik, May 20: The countdown for the Nashik local authority constituency elections for the Maharashtra Legislative Council has officially begun.

Israels Ben Gvir sparks row over video of bound activists

Captioned Welcome to Israel, the footage posted by Minister Itamar Ben Gvir shows dozens of activists forced to kneel with their hands tied and f

Bandi Says BRS Propaganda Targeting Him

Minister rejects misuse claims, says son's case is sub judice amid political blame game

10 jailed for drunk driving in Vijayawada

India ready to provide technical guidance, support in maternal, child healthcare: Nadda

India is a leader in delivering healthcare interventions with fairness. Union Health Minister JP Nadda highlighted this at the World Health Assem

Hyundai vehicle fire risk recall: Why is Hyundai Motor recalling over 54,000 vehicles? Check model, key details

Hyundai's latest recall covers certain 2024-2026 Elantra Hybrid vehicles. Overheating in the hybrid power control unit under high electrical load

Heatwave Conditions Worsen, Doctors Warn Against Afternoon Outings

New Delhi, May 20: Severe heat across various parts of the country has disrupted daily life. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued

MVA Delegation Demands Transparency in Voter List Revision in Maharashtra

Mumbai, May 20: On Wednesday, a delegation from the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) met with Maharashtras Chief Electoral Officer, S. Chokalingam, to dem

Naidu highlights importance of spirituality for holistic progress

Participating in the 70th birthday of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, says the spiritual leader has earned the trust of both common people and global insti