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UDF Scraps SilverLine Project, to De-Notify Land Orders

Govt to review protest cases, remove survey stones

20 May 2026 6:09 pm
Tribute to Bravery: J&K School Named After Pahalgam Hero Adil Shah

The institution, formerly known as Hapatnar High School, has now been officially rechristened as Shaheed Aadil Memorial High School.

20 May 2026 6:03 pm
Drone-Dropped Narcotics Consignment Recovered Along Jammu Border

According to official sources, the recovery was made in the Bahadurpur Panchayat area of the Bishnah sector after a local farmer noticed a suspicious packet while tilling his field.

20 May 2026 6:02 pm
J&K Orders Probe into Jammu Demolitions Amid Row over Tribal Rights and Forest Land

The panel has been tasked with conducting a detailed investigation into the circumstances surrounding the demolition and submitting its findings within a period of seven days.

20 May 2026 5:53 pm
Banks Asked to Nudge APY Subscribers Towards Higher Pension Plans

The flagship social security scheme, Atal Pension Yojana (APY), has witnessed gross enrolments crossing the 9 crore mark, and in FY26, a record 1.35 crore new subscribers were added

20 May 2026 5:47 pm
Janhvi Kapoor Trolled for Too Much Exposure in Peddi

Social media users commented that the hyper sexualization of the actress feels completely out of place. Several viewers specifically targeted the way Janhvi was presented visually in the trailer.

20 May 2026 5:45 pm
Protest Erupts in Manipur Districts as Six Abducted Naga Men Remain Untraced

A large number of protesters gathered at the demonstration site, expressing anger over the continued captivity of the six men nearly a week after their abduction.

20 May 2026 5:38 pm
Dhoni Not the Only Reason Behind CSKs Debacle

One of the biggest reasons behind CSKs decline has been their delayed transition from an ageing core.

20 May 2026 5:34 pm
Basanta Kumari Samanta: Odishas Pioneer Woman Artist Who Blended Poetry With Painting

Born in 1943 in the erstwhile princely estate of Khallikote to Pournamasi Devi and Chandra Sekhar Das Badajena, Basanta Kumari spent her childhood in the pre-Independence era when women were largely expected to remain confined to household life.

20 May 2026 5:33 pm
EU Moves Closer to US Trade Deal to Avoid Trump Tariff Hike

Under the terms of the deal struck at U.S. President Donald Trump's Turnberry golf resort in Scotland last July, the EU agreed to remove import duties on U.S. industrial goods and grant preferential access to U.S. farm and sea produce, while the U.S. imposes tariffs of 15% on most EU goods.

20 May 2026 5:27 pm
Veteran Midfielder Xhaka To Lead Switzerland at FIFA World Cup 2026

Switzerland have reached the last 16 of the last three World Cup tournaments and the quarter-finals of the last two European Championships

20 May 2026 4:59 pm
Arsenal Players in Dawn Celebrations After Winning Premier League

Thousands of fans had gathered outside the stadium while Manchester City, needing a win to keep the title race alive, played at Bournemouth

20 May 2026 4:53 pm
Environmental Damage in Bundelkhand Is Making Banda Hotter Every Summer

Experts believe this is not only because of the heatwave, but also due to environmental damage in the Bundelkhand region

20 May 2026 4:48 pm
After Surya, Shreyas One of Main Contenders For India T20 Captaincy: Ricky Ponting

Suryakumar recently captained India to an unprecedented second World Cup title but his form has dipped drastically in the last 12 months and he has been far from his best even in the ongoing IPL

20 May 2026 4:44 pm
Cockroach Janta Party's Founder Alleges Account Hacking

In a video message posted online, Dipke claimed that attempts had been made to compromise the partys account

20 May 2026 4:28 pm
TN Temple Gives Out Money to Devotees, Goes Viral

Here, the deity is Karuppusamy, a fierce village guardian god, who protects the people of the land and local clans, according to worshippers

20 May 2026 4:20 pm
Dragon Teaser Drives Online Buzz On NTRs Birthday

Birthday teaser releases have become common in Telugu cinema, with production houses using them to announce titles, first looks and release updates linked to actors birthdays. In the case of Dragon, the release turned NTRs birthday into a film launch event online.

20 May 2026 3:26 pm
Jr NTRs Dragon OTT Rights Sold For Fancy Price

The makers of the movie recently unveiled the sneak peek, and it has received a overwhelmingly positive response from all quarters.

20 May 2026 3:19 pm
Centre Ready In Principle for 50:50 Funding of Hyderabad Metro Phase II: Kishan Reddy

Manohar Lal told Reddy that the Centre would take a final decision after receiving the Detailed Project Report (DPR) and other technical details from the state government

20 May 2026 3:10 pm
SC Rejects PIL Challenging Caste Enumeration during Census

The top court said the government must know the number of persons belonging to backward castes to frame welfare measures

20 May 2026 3:04 pm
The Leela Hyderabad Appoints Deepika Jonnala to Spearhead Front Office Experience

Deepika Jonnala brings nearly a decade of experience in front office operations and luxury hospitality.

20 May 2026 3:01 pm
Thailand Cuts Visa-Free Stays, Citing Crime by Foreigners

A recent series of high-profile arrests of foreigners has included cases linked to drug offences, sex trafficking and foreigners operating businesses such as hotels and schools without proper permits

20 May 2026 2:59 pm
Lahore Reclaims Pre Colonial Identity, Hindu, Sikh and Colonial Names Restored

This move is a strategic attempt to rebrand Pakistans global image from radical to one that is tolerant, inclusive and multicultural

20 May 2026 2:52 pm
Medical Shops Shutdown Near-total in Telangana

The shut down was called by the All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD) to oppose illegal e-pharmacy operations and predatory pricing by large corporates

20 May 2026 2:47 pm
Minister TG Bharath Files Criminal Defamation Case Against Byreddy Siddharth

The case follows remarks Byreddy Siddharth made during a protest at the Kurnool Collectorate recently, where he made serious allegations against the Minister of taking a bribe from a pharma company.

20 May 2026 2:43 pm
Failed Wage Negotiations Raise Fears of Strike at Samsung Electronics

Government officials have threatened to invoke rarely used emergency powers to force a settlement at Samsung, where the union, which represents more than 70,000 workers, says the company has failed to offer adequate compensation despite its soaring profits fueled by the global boom in artificial intelligence

20 May 2026 2:41 pm
AP Govt Clears 2,250 MW Adani Pumped Storage Project in Kadapa

The state government has been pushing large-scale renewable energy, pumped storage and green industrial projects under the Integrated Clean Energy Policy 2024 to position Andhra Pradesh as a major clean energy investment destination

20 May 2026 2:37 pm
Kylie Minogue Reveals She Privately Battled Cancer for Second Time in 2021

Minogue also shared that the diagnosis came after a routine checkup. She said early detection helped her and also urged others to get regular checkups.

20 May 2026 2:19 pm
Jr NTR Birthday Wishes Pour in from Tollywood Celebs

Coinciding with high-profile updates from his highly anticipated upcoming projects, the birthday is special.

20 May 2026 2:08 pm
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

20 May 2026 1:26 pm
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.

20 May 2026 1:14 pm
Kerala Reports Another Death Due to Brain-Eating Amoeba

Kerala reported 19 cases of amoebic brain fever this month alone

20 May 2026 1:02 pm
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.

20 May 2026 12:56 pm
40,000 Medical Shops Shut Across Tamil Nadu During Nationwide Chemists Strike

The association has given a call for this one-day strike to oppose illegal e-pharmacy operations and predatory pricing by large corporate companies, etc

20 May 2026 12:39 pm
Trainee IAS Officers Meet Revanth Reddy

MCRHRD Vice Chairperson Shanti Kumari and Course Director Kandukuri Usha Rani were also present

20 May 2026 12:32 pm
Hyderabad Emerges as Hub for Aviation, Deep-Tech Growth: Sridhar Babu

The Hyderabad facility marks Southwest Airlines first-ever Global Innovation Centre outside the United States, highlighting the companys long-term commitment to Hyderabad and Telanganas growing prominence as a global innovation destination

20 May 2026 12:24 pm
In Pictures: Meloni Welcomes Modi to Rome

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni hosted Prime Minister Narendra Modi for dinner and accompanied him on a visit to the iconic Colosseum ahead of their formal talks aimed at further boosting India-Italy ties

20 May 2026 12:23 pm
Shocking Move: Telugu Film Chamber Withdraws Letter?

The letter was issued and withdrawn due to a few differences but everything will be sorted today, he said.

20 May 2026 12:03 pm
Tamil Nadu SSLC Results 2025-26: Pass Percentage Rises to 94.31%

Pudukkottai district secured the highest pass percentage of 97.57, followed by Sivaganga, which registered 97.54 pass percentage

20 May 2026 12:01 pm
Early Trade Sees Markets Slip on Weak Global Peers, Higher Oil

The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 517.11 points to 74,667.51 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 152.45 points to 23,475.80.

20 May 2026 11:52 am
CPI(M), BJP Spar Over Vande Mataram at Kerala Cabinet Swearing-In

Distancing itself from the row, sources in the new government said they had no role in the programme, as it was fully organised by the Lok Bhavan

20 May 2026 11:44 am
Telangana RERA Chairman Satyanarayana Resigns Citing Health Reasons

Satyanarayana said prolonged hearings, lasting up to five hours daily, caused severe back pain and other health problems, requiring continuous physiotherapy and medical treatment during recent weeks

20 May 2026 11:40 am
Southern California Wildfire Sparks Evacuations for Over 17,000 Residents

The wind-driven Sandy Fire was reported Monday in the hills above Simi Valley, about 30 miles (48 kilometers) northwest of Los Angeles.

20 May 2026 11:33 am
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

20 May 2026 11:25 am
AI Reshapes Cyber Security With Faster Threat Detection

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

20 May 2026 11:11 am
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.

20 May 2026 11:10 am
Meta, LinkedIn Announce Fresh Job Cuts Amid AI Push

Meta is planning a major restructuring exercise that includes layoffs affecting nearly 10 per cent of its workforce, while shifting around 7,000 employees into AI-focused roles

20 May 2026 10:53 am
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 environment.

20 May 2026 10:50 am
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 and plants to prevent further damage and preserve the beauty of the park.

20 May 2026 10:48 am
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 degrees Celsius and above: IMD

20 May 2026 10:35 am