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IAS Officer Pranjal J Hazarika Given Addl Charge Of JKBOCWWB

JAMMU, May 21: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has assigned additional charge of CEO/Secretary, J&K Building and Other Construction Workers Welf

PM Modi Expands One Tree for Mother Initiative in Ethiopia and Mauritius

New Delhi, May 21: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has returned home after a five-day foreign tour, with Italy being the final destination. T

Karnatakas Sakrebail Elephant Camp Temporarily Closes After Tourist Fatality

Shivamogga, May 21: The Sakrebail Elephant Camp in Karnataka has been temporarily closed to tourists following a tragic incident at the Dubare El

Maisie Gour Selected for IPMAT Rohtak Interview

Udaipur, May 21 (Udaipur Kiran) Radiant Academy student Maisie Gour has been selected for the interview round of the Integrated Programme in Man

Ensure that Karnataka complies with SC judgment on Cavuery waters, farmers group urges Vijay

The Cauvery Rights Retrieval Committee points out that the Cauvery River Protection Committee in Karnataka, headed by Justice (retd.) V. Gopala G

Former TMC MLA Aditi Munshi and Husband Seek Anticipatory Bail in Kolkata High Court

Kolkata, May 21: Former Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Aditi Munshi and her husband, Debaraj Chakraborty, approached the Kolkata High Court on Thur

Textile delegation meets CM

Domestic cricket has played huge role in maiden India call-up, says Harsh Dubey

The first thing I saw was my name. I didnt even see the rest of the team, Dubey said. I didnt know how to react.

Indian Sports Ministry Proposes Strict Anti-Doping Law to Protect Athletes

New Delhi, May 21: The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has released proposed amendments to Indias anti-doping legal framework for public con

Telangana Government Increases Minimum Wage for Workers

Hyderabad, May 21: The Telangana government has announced an increase in the minimum wage for workers across the state. Chief Minister K. Chandra

Watch: CM Vijays expanded cabinet: Who are the new ministers?

The members were sworn in by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar at the Lok Bhavan, Chennai. Previously,10 members, including the Chief Minister

Rupee recovers 49 paise from all-time low to settle at 96.37 against U.S. dollar

Forex traders said the rupee had gained after the recent geopolitical developments

Margos Got Money Troubles series review: Elle Fanning anchors a warm, star-studded dramedy

While there are some major deviations from Rufi Thorpes book, David E. Kelley and his stellar cast have created a tragic-comic slice of life shap

BJP Govt Gags WB Staff On Criticism In Media

A circular issued by the office of the chief secretary said the existing conduct rules governing members of the All India Services, West Bengal C

Uttar Pradesh Lekhpal Recruitment Exam 2026 Conducted Smoothly with Moderate Difficulty Level

Lucknow, May 21: The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) successfully conducted the Lekhpal Main Recruitment Exam 20

Businesses can digitally record 'goods delivered' on e-way bill portal: GSTN

GST registered businesses can now digitally close e-way bills upon delivery completion. This new voluntary feature on the GST portal strengthens

Gujarats Vadnagar Skill Institute Trains Workforce for Major Infrastructure Projects

Mehsana, May 21: A skill training institute in Vadnagar, located in Gujarats Mehsana district, has officially commenced operations. Graduates fro

Sara Tendulkar Hits Back At Paparazzo Over Body-Shaming Comment

The post caught Sara's attention, and in no time, she slammed the pap for his disgusting remark.

Kadambrayar pollution: Kerala State Pollution Control Board starts inspecting erring units to fix environmental compensation

Board officials say that a final count of violators will become clear only after studying the report submitted by local bodies sharing the banks

BJP Leaders Condemn Rahul Gandhis Remarks on PM Modi as Inappropriate and Unparliamentary

New Delhi, May 21: Leaders from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have strongly criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his comments labeling

Air India Flight Encounters Tail Strike During Landing in Bengaluru

Bengaluru, May 21: An Air India flight traveling from New Delhi to Bengaluru experienced a tail strike while landing at Bengaluru International A

In Focus Podcast | Should the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) be decentralized?

The chaotic cancellation of NEET-UG 2026 raises questions about corruption and exam integrity. Join Dr. G.R. Ravindranath and Balaji Sampath in T

Germany Recalls Manuel Neuer Out of Retirement For 2026 FIFA World Cup

Neuer retired from international duty in 2024 but coach Julian Nagelsmann named him in his squad

Word of the Day: Philokalist

Word of the Day: Philokalist reflects a growing cultural desire to romanticize everyday life, from sunsets and bookstores to rain, handwritten no

AP CM Reviews Investment Proposals Worth Rs 11.47 Lakh Crore Cleared By SIPB

The CM said 282 projects worth Rs 11.47 lakh crore have been approved through the SIPB so far.

Shocking Murder Case Unfolds in Lucknow: Father and Relatives Arrested for Daughters Gruesome Death

Lucknow, May 21: A shocking incident has come to light in Lucknow, where the body of a teenage girl was discovered in a suitcase under a seat on

Are these AI-written stories? Commonwealth Short Story Prize 2026 faces massive backlash after AI detectors flag winning entries

The Commonwealth Foundation is facing growing scrutiny after winners of the 2026 Commonwealth Short Story Prize were accused of using artificial

A Decade of Contemporary Art: Gallery Weekend Beijing Turns 10

A decade on, the 2026 edition arrives as a moment to take stock of the platforms development alongside that of Beijings contemporary art scene

Protecting Children from Heat Stroke Amidst Severe Heatwave

New Delhi, May 21: The country is currently experiencing a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring to 45 degrees Celsius in several states. Th

Marking its 20-year legacy, Star Health launches Value Plus affordable health insurance with nearly 20% lower premiums

Stock markets end marginally lower in volatile trade

The 50-share NSE Nifty skidded 4.30 points, or 0.02%, to end at 23,654.70

Losing interest in dating and work: Ex-Tinder head says ghosting and quiet quitting are connected and share a common solution

A dating and workplace connection expert says modern work culture has more in common with dating apps than people realise. Speaking at the Fortun

RCB Aims for Qualifier 1 Victory Against SRH in IPL 2026 Showdown

Hyderabad, May 21: The 67th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 is set to take place at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium today, featu

Shocking Honor Killing in Lucknow: Teenager Murdered and Dismembered

Lucknow, May 21: A horrifying case of alleged honor killing has emerged in Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh. The Government Railway Police (

Education Ministry Clarifies Guidelines for Private Unassisted Schools in 2026

New Delhi, May 21: The School Management Committee (SMC) guidelines will not be mandatory for private unassisted schools. This applies to schools

Jharkhand Governor Calls for Universities to Focus on Skill Development and Innovation

Ranchi, May 21: Jharkhands Governor and Chancellor of universities, Santosh Kumar Gangwar, emphasized the urgent need for significant reforms in

MBOSE SSLC Supplementary Result 2026 Date and Time: When will the Meghalaya board announce results at mboseresults.in?

The Meghalaya Board of School Education (MBOSE) will release the SSLC Supplementary Result 2026 tomorrow, May 22, at 11 AM. Students can check th

Rajnath Singh inaugurates Indian War Memorial in South Korea, remembers war veterans

Rajnath Singh was joined by the Republic of Koreas Minister of Patriots & Veterans Affairs in unveiling the war memorial at the Imjingak Park in

Kidnapped Child Rescued by Police in Bihar Within 12 Hours

Motihari, May 21: In a swift response, police in Bihars East Champaran district thwarted a kidnapping attempt, successfully rescuing a child with

BJP Legislator Visits Border Area, Highlights Smuggling and Infiltration Issues

Kolkata, May 21: BJP legislator Chitta Mukherjee visited the border area following the West Bengal governments decision to allocate land to the B

Census 2027: UP Self-Enumeration Ends, Door-to-Door Survey Begins Friday

The self-enumeration phase of Census 2027 in Uttar Pradesh ends today, with door-to-door surveys set to begin from May 22. Over 4.4 million resid

Pulwama Attack Mastermind Hamza Burhan Shot Dead in PoK

Burhan was designated as a terrorist by the Union Home Ministry in 2022

Congress workers clash with police during NEET protest in Jaipur

Congress workers clashed with police in Jaipur during a protest over the alleged NEET paper leak. Led by Rajasthan Congress chief Govind Singh Do

Startup news and updates: daily roundup (May 21, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Thursday, May 21, 2026.

Union Minister Virendra Kumar to launch JEEVAN app, SHATAYU dashboard on May 22

Union Minister Virendra Kumar will launch the JEEVAN mobile app for senior citizens and the SHATAYU dashboard for geriatric caregivers on Friday.

Ukraine says its drones hit another refinery deep inside Russia as long-range strikes escalate

Ukrainian drones attacked a Russian oil refinery overnight. This is the latest long-range strike targeting Russia's oil industry. President Zelen

Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma Addresses Villagers in Chura, Resolves Local Issues

Jaipur, May 21: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma visited the remote tribal village of Chura in Banswara district on Thursday. Under the

Ranjit Kumar Das Elected Speaker: A Proud Moment for BJP Workers, Says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Guwahati, May 21: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated on Thursday that the election of senior BJP leader Ranjit Kumar Das as the Spea

'BAN THEM FOREVER!': Ted Cruz explodes over insider leaks, rigged games and Americas sports betting

Bandar trailer: Bobby Deol plays a fading star accused of rape in Anurag Kashyaps film

Bandar also stars Sanya Malhotra, Indrajith Sukumaran, Saba Azad, Jitendra Joshi, Raj B.Shetty, Sapna Pabbi, Ankush Gedam, Riddhi Sen, Nagesh Bho

Fuel Supply Adequate, Oil Companies Dismiss Rumors of Shortages

New Delhi, May 21: Major government oil companies, including HPCL, IOCL, and BPCL, have dismissed rumors regarding fuel shortages. They assured t

Uttarakhands First Grand Yamuna Ghat Under Construction in Haripur Kalasi

Dehradun, May 21: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has directed the completion of the states first grand Yamuna Ghat in Haripur Kal

Politics to parties: Kolkata's latest viral trend has people dancing to political slogans

Why are Kolkata club-goers dancing to Mamata Banerjees Hamba Hamba and the BJPs Mach Chor ? From campaign songs and election slogans to viral ree

Bomb and Threatening Letter Found Outside BJP Leaders Home in Bashirhat

Kolkata, May 21: A homemade bomb and a threatening letter were discovered outside the home of a BJP leader in the Bashirhat area of North 24 Parg

Apurva Arora Discusses Challenges of Night Shoots in Upcoming Film Momaku

Mumbai, May 21: Actress Apurva Arora is fully prepared for the release of her upcoming film Momaku. Set against a Haryanvi backdrop, the film wil

Investment proposals of over Rs 7 lakh cr ready for grounding through GBC 5.0 in UP

Uttar Pradesh is gearing up for Ground Breaking Ceremony 5.0. Over Rs 7 lakh crore in investment proposals are set to be grounded. Chief Minister

Major Voter List Revision Campaign Launched Across 16 States and 3 Union Territories

New Delhi, May 21: The Election Commission of India has initiated a Special Intensive Revision (SIR Phase 3) program aimed at making the voter li

'Proud Boys are WHITE SUPREMACISTS!': SPLC hearing turns chaotic as Rep Crockett rips GOP witnesses

India Postpones Africa Summit After Ebola Outbreak

The India-Africa Forum Summit had been scheduled to take place in New Delhi from May 28-31

RG Kar rape-murder: Calcutta HC orders CBI SIT probe into evidence destruction

There have been allegations that evidence was destroyed and attempts were made to downplay the incident in its immediate aftermath. The SIT was d

Sudharsan Praises Gill as a Mastermind in IPL 2026

New Delhi, May 21: In IPL 2026, Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill have showcased remarkable performances while playing for Gujarat Titans (GT). This

NHAI Invites DPR Bids For Proposed Four-Lane KatraReasi-Mahore-Gulabgarh-Nandimarg-Kulgam Highway Corridor

Jammu, May 21: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has invited tenders for preparation of a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the pro

Major Voter List Revision Campaign Launched Across 16 States and 3 Union Territories in India

New Delhi, May 21: The Election Commission of India has initiated a Special Intensive Revision (SIR Phase 3) program to enhance the accuracy and

Government urges to stop panic buying; petrol and diesel supply remains normal

The government has clarified that there is no shortage of petrol, diesel or LPG in India despite panic buying and rising fuel demand. Officials s

Delhi riots 2020: HC grants bail to Salim Malik in UAPA case

The Delhi High Court has granted bail to Salim Malik, who faced serious allegations under the UAPA linked to the 2020 Delhi riots. Described as a

AP Government Appoints 25 Artistes to Nataka Academy

The Andhra Pradesh Nataka Academy is a state-level cultural organization dedicated to preserving, promoting, and advancing theatre, drama, and pe

Ahmedabad Kalupur Overbridge to Remain Closed at Night for Bullet Train Project Work

Ahmedabad Traffic Police has announced night-time closure of the Kalupur Overbridge from May 22 to 25 due to bullet train project work. Check div

U.P. Governor mandates uniform for students in all State colleges, universities

Governor stressed the need for the holistic development of students and directed teachers to attend classes on time and ensure the regular attend

Madhya Pradesh Establishes State Merchant Welfare Board

Bhopal, May 21: The State Merchant Welfare Board has been established in Madhya Pradesh. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will serve as the boards pres

Pooja Gaur Talks About Her Role in the Upcoming Web Series Looteri Dulhan

Mumbai, May 21: Actress Pooja Gaur is set to star as Sub-Inspector Sandhya Yadav in the upcoming crime-suspense web series Looteri Dulhan. This s

Political Showdown in Kerala Assembly as Speaker Elections Approach

Thiruvananthapuram, May 21: The stage is set for a significant political contest in the Kerala Assembly. All three major fronts have decided to f

Indian Stock Market Closes in Red Amid Weak Global Signals

Mumbai, May 21: The Indian stock market ended in the red on Thursday, closing slightly lower due to weak global signals amidst ongoing conflicts

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei says enriched uranium must stay in Iran: sources

Iran's top leader has ordered that the nation's enriched uranium must stay within the country. This directive complicates peace talks with the U.

RG Kar rape case: Calcutta High Court orders CBI probe into alleged cover-up in murder incident

The Calcutta High Court has taken a bold step by appointing a three-member CBI special investigation unit to delve into the harrowing incident in

Jagan Accuses CM Naidu Of Misleading People Over Amaravati Project

Nearly two years after the TDP-led coalition government came to power, Reddy claimed that people had seen no tangible benefits from Naidu's rule

Measles Outbreak in Bangladesh Raises Alarm as UNICEF Warns of Vaccine Shortage

Dhaka, May 21: The measles outbreak in Bangladesh is escalating alarmingly. Amid rising cases, UNICEF has revealed that it has repeatedly warned

Shocking Revelations in Twisha Sharma Death Case: Mother-in-Laws Calls to Judges

Bhopal, May 21: A startling revelation has emerged in the highly publicized death case of former model Twisha Sharma from Madhya Pradesh. Accordi

HC Grants Interim Relief to Suspended RAS Officer Pinky Meena

Jaipur, May 21 (Udaipur Kiran) The Rajasthan High Court has granted interim relief to suspended RAS officer Pinky Meena in a corruption case by

Pulwama attack mastermind Hamza Burhan killed in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir: Report

Hamza Burhan, a prominent figure linked to the Pulwama terror attack that claimed the lives of 40 CRPF personnel back in 2019, has reportedly met

How different were Trump, Putin's visits to China

During Trump's visit, China sought to stabilize ties with the United States, while Putin's trip served to deepen its strategic partnership with R

Protests Erupt in Jaipur Over NEET Paper Leak, Clashes with Police

Jaipur, May 21: Protests erupted in Jaipur on Thursday as Congress workers clashed with police while marching towards the BJP headquarters over t

Why Bengals Muslim OBCs Are Uneasy About BJPs Reservation Push

The BJP alleges the TMC's OBC policy favoured the Muslim caste groups at the expense of Hindu OBC communities.

Shilpa and Shamita Shetty Celebrate Vian Raj Kundras 14th Birthday with Love and Memories

Mumbai, May 21: Actress Shilpa Shettys son, Vian Raj Kundra, celebrated his 14th birthday on Thursday. On this special occasion, both Shilpa and

Fact-Check: Video Comparing Petrol Prices in Bhutan and India Is Misleading

The video is old. There are no credible sources to support the claim.

Education shapes our daughters future, say single mothers of Class 10 toppers in Chennai

IMF Engages in Key Discussions on Pakistans Economic Reforms and Stability

Washington, May 21: A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reported that it engaged in constructive discussions regarding Pakistan

Why neuro-symbolic AI may be more suitable for Indian education

India, Africa Union postpone New Delhi summit amid Ebola outbreak

India and the African Union have postponed the upcoming India-Africa Forum Summit in New Delhi. The decision, citing an emerging public health si

Businessman spent 57 days in jail over aamchur & garam masala in airport luggage. Heres what went horribly wrong

A businessman was wrongly jailed for 57 days after airport security mistook aamchur and garam masala for narcotics. The Madhya Pradesh High Court

Poland summons Israeli envoy over detention of activists; demands release, apology

Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said Poland expected its citizens to be treated in line with international standards