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UN Security Council condemns attack on UAE nuclear plant

The unclaimed drone struck an electrical generator on May 17 near the Arab worlds first nuclear power plant in Barakah in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, triggering a fire but causing no injuries nor radiation leak

20 May 2026 3:38 am
Super Classic Chess: Praggnanandhaa draws with Wesley So, stays joint second

On a day without any decisive games, Germany's Vincent Keymer maintained his half-point lead, moving up to 3.5 points. Praggnanandhaa shares the second spot with Dutch duo of Anish Giri and Jorden Van Foreest

20 May 2026 2:30 am
Modi and Meloni outline road map for India-Italy strategic partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni joint op-ed talks about emerging Indo-Mediterranean corridor and pushes for 20-billion bilateral trade target by 2029.

20 May 2026 2:16 am
Amid soaring temperatures, India successfully meets record peak power demand of 260.45 GW

Thermal power accounted for about 62.5% of the power generated when the peak demand was met.

20 May 2026 2:16 am
Examining the Tadmetla encounter inquiry

The investigation of grave offences, particularly involving banned organisations such as the CPI (Maoist), requires special skills

20 May 2026 2:09 am
Government misleading people on inflation, fuel shortage: Ashok Gehlot

Ashok Gehlot said the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party was engrossed in elections during the last three months despite Congress leader Rahul Gandhi having warned that a storm of inflation was coming to the country

20 May 2026 1:58 am
Gulf conflict pushes upfertiliserprices, but supply will stay steady: Jakhar

Sunil Jakhar urged farmers to usefertilisersjudiciously, in line with recommendations of agricultural universities to avoid wastage and protect soil health

20 May 2026 1:52 am
A test for political accountability

A POCSO case against a Ministers son has spiralled into a scandal in Telangana

20 May 2026 1:50 am
Rubio to attend NATO talks, pay first visit to India

The State Department confirmed that Marco Rubio would participate on Friday (May 22, 2026) in talks among NATO Foreign Ministers in Helsingborg, Sweden, which will prepare for a NATO summit in Turkey in July

20 May 2026 1:41 am
A China-U.S. summit that drew global attention

Global turmoil has heightened the need for stable China-U.S. ties

20 May 2026 1:35 am
Indias EV ambition needs a grid strategy to match

Indias EV future depends on a strong and clean energy electricity grid

20 May 2026 1:33 am
First and foremost: On the Bhojshala ruling

Shared use of disputed religious sites should be allowed to continue

20 May 2026 1:19 am
Delhi HC sentences YouTuber guilty of criminal contempt to six months jail

In his YouTube channel Fight 4 Judicial Reforms, Gulshan Pahuja personally attacked three Delhi judicial officers and even imputed that in case a litigants case is listed before them, such litigant should not expect justice

20 May 2026 1:18 am
Watch, but do not wait: On the Ebola outbreak

Extra caution should guide international responses to Ebola outbreak

20 May 2026 1:11 am
Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary launches Sahyog Shivir to resolve peoples grievances

Issues to be resolved at the camp include mattersrelating to ration, pension, housing, MGNREGA,land disputes, mutation, demarcation,caste certificates, income certificates, residential certificates, electricity, water, roads, education,andhealth.

20 May 2026 1:05 am
High drama in Barmer as MLA douses himself in petrol during protest

Ravindra Singh Bhati was taken inside the Collectorate for talks with the senior officers to resolve the issue, while the premises were placed under heavy police deployment

20 May 2026 12:55 am
Boy killed, another injured as tractor falls into well

The police said the tractor was parked near the house when the two children climbed into the vehicle and began playing

20 May 2026 12:48 am
PM Modi lands in Rome, to meet Italian PM Meloni

Narendra Modi was received at the airport by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani

20 May 2026 12:42 am
Nearly 5,000 pharmacies to remain open during nationwide strike

T.N. govt appoints drug inspectors to ensure medicine supply

20 May 2026 12:34 am
Alarming rise in crimes against women in Bihar since new emperor took oath, says Tejashwi Yadav

The RJD leader released a list of 50 incidents of crimes reported in the State within one month since BJP leader Samrat Choudhary took oath as Chief Minister on April 15

20 May 2026 12:30 am
IPL 2026 RR vs LSG: Sooryavanshis stunning knock takes Royals closer to playoffs

The teen sensation smashes 93 off just 38 balls to set up a facile win; stand-in skipper Jaiswal and Jurel also get going in the chase; LSG openers Marsh and Inglis fireworks in vain; a victory over MI would seal the Rajasthan sides qualification

20 May 2026 12:27 am
Flood mitigation measures will be a priority, says new GCC Commissioner G.S. Sameeran

He says the civic body will focus on increasing own-source revenue to tackle deficit, which has risen to 1,602 crore in 2026-27. He announces that a preliminary review of all internal departments will be held today. Strict action will be taken against those encroaching on government lands, he adds

20 May 2026 12:25 am
BBL in Chennai franchise cricket takes a new direction

Indias interest in the sport in terms of fans, finance, venues, television interest is of such a magnitude that it effectively runs world cricket. The interest shown by the BBL is hardly unique

20 May 2026 12:19 am
TVK MLA Kanimozhis meeting with Coimbatore Corporation officials in astrology office draws ire

Kanimozhi, who claims to have an honorary doctorate in astrology, told The Hindu the Corporation officials visited her voluntarily and she did not ask them to visit her

20 May 2026 12:18 am
Birth certificates to be sent to parents WhatsApp

The release added that birth certificates could also be downloaded through the civic bodys WhatsApp chatbot

20 May 2026 12:16 am
Delhi sizzles at 45.1Celsius, IMD warns of week-long heatwave

Seasons hottest, Tuesdays temperature 4.7Celsius above normal for this time of the year;weatherman advises people to take adequate precaution; rising heat leads to increased power consumption, with the seasons peak demand at 7,776 MW

20 May 2026 12:16 am
21st century should be a period of intellectual decolonisation: P.K. Mishra

At the third convocation of Nalanda University, he says the world is facing geopolitical conflicts and uncertainties despite making tremendous advances in communication technology

20 May 2026 12:05 am
Viral Kumbh Mela woman, husband move M.P. High Court over forged age record to portray her as minor

Couple alleges harassment by Madhya Pradesh Police, demands restoration of birth certificate and independent investigation

19 May 2026 11:49 pm
Modi broke democratic tradition of asking, answering questions: Congress

Drawing parallels, he claimed that in the last 12 years, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has held 129 press conferences and answered countless unfiltered questions

19 May 2026 11:37 pm
Goondas Act invoked on ganja peddler in Cuddalore

The police arrested him with the contraband at Salakarai Road in Naduveerapattu on April 3

19 May 2026 11:27 pm
Newly elected legislators to take oath on Wednesday

Assembly Secretary J. Dayalane, meanwhile, has issued a release announcing the Assembly Secretariats decision to accept the resignation of N. Rangasamy from Thattanchavady constituency

19 May 2026 11:26 pm