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Heatwave warning for 15 Telangana districts on May 21

The maximum and minimum temperatures in Hyderabad are likely to be around 41 and 29 respectively

20 May 2026 4:18 pm
The flamingo phenomenon: Why photographers and birders flock to Pulicat lake

Pulicat, a historic lagoon town near Chennai, draws birders and photographers from across South India who go on boating trips to see the graceful flamingo in still waters

20 May 2026 4:13 pm
20 May 2026 4:13 pm
Civil rights bodies, Christian groups flay murder drama enacted by self-styled pastor

The CRII, APCLF, and TUCPA have demanded accountability and strict legal action, warning that fabricated incidents like the alleged murder drama threaten communal harmony and exploit vulnerable communities.

20 May 2026 4:10 pm
Telangana heatwave | CM urges people not to travel in afternoons

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy directs officials to ensure availability of adequate ORS packets, supply of drinking water and uninterrupted power supply to residents

20 May 2026 4:09 pm
Flood mitigation measures will be a priority: Chennais new Corporation Commissioner 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 4:07 pm
Keralas UDF governments 100-day action plan from June 1

Directives issued to all departments to take necessary steps for implementation of all promises in UDFs election manifesto by 2031

20 May 2026 4:04 pm
In Focus Podcast | Is the IPL losing its appeal?

As the IPL approaches its 2026 playoffs, host Reuben Joe Joseph and broadcast expert Jasdeep Pannu explore shifting viewer habits and discuss how the league can maintain its excitement and relevance.

20 May 2026 4:01 pm
After Trump visit, Xi hosts Russias Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing during his two-day state visit to China. The two leaders discussed bilateral ties, global issues and signed a joint statement on strengthening strategic coordination between the two countries.

20 May 2026 3:59 pm
Storage room near TASMAC outlet catches fire in Nagapattinam district

The incident has drawn attention, as local residents and women had staged protests in recent weeks demanding the removal of the liquor outlet, alleging inconvenience to the public

20 May 2026 3:55 pm
An actors wealth lies in the number of people he knows: Anupam Kher

Ahead of the staging of his new production,Jaane Pehchaane Anjane,Anupam Kher reveals the secret of his longevity on screen and stage, and why he sees theatre as a tool for emotional communication.

20 May 2026 3:51 pm
A Gooseberry and a Tear: The other crucial Straits of the Indian Ocean

While the Strait of Hormuz remains a global flashpoint, two more Indian Ocean chokepoints are equally crucial for global commerce.

20 May 2026 3:50 pm
T.N. Class 10 results: Chennai Corporation schools record 89% pass percentage

According to data from the Chennai Corporations Education Department, 6,271 of the 7,081 students who appeared for the examination cleared it

20 May 2026 3:50 pm
K.V. Thomas quits as Keralas Special Representative in New Delhi after new UDF govt takes over

Thomas clarified that his tenure naturally came to an end when the term of former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan ended

20 May 2026 3:49 pm
N.S.K. Umesh to be Kerala Chief Ministers Officer on Special Duty

Umesh will continue to hold the post of Director of General Education till another person is appointed

20 May 2026 3:49 pm
Twisha Sharma death: NCW seeks report, details on accused husband

Police have announced a cash reward of 10,000 for information leading to the arrest of the husband, who has been absconding

20 May 2026 3:45 pm
Taiwan's Lai says he would tell Trump he hopes to continue arms purchases from U.S.

Lai Ching-te said Taiwan intends to continue purchasing weapons from the United States, adding that he would convey the islands defence priorities to Donald Trump amid rising regional security concerns

20 May 2026 3:43 pm
Why are pharmacies and chemists across India protesting?

Medical stores across several parts of India remained shut on May 20 as over 15 lakh chemists and druggists joined a nationwide bandh called by the AIOCD, protesting against illegal online medicine sales, deep discounting and unregulated e-pharmacy operations.

20 May 2026 3:43 pm
Madras High Court summons former Chennai Police Commissioner Arun in Goondas Act case against real estate developer

Judges say the branding of a real estate developer as a goonda, on the basis of a complaint lodged by DMDK Rajya Sabha member L.K. Sudhishs wife, shocks their conscience

20 May 2026 3:42 pm
Women with Parkinson's more likely to experience falls, report higher rates of pain than men: Study

The analysis found substantial sex-based differences in how Parkinsons disease manifests and progresses, highlighting the need for more personalised approaches to prevention, diagnosis, and care

20 May 2026 3:31 pm
CM Rangasamy, Ministers take oath as MLAs in Puducherry

28 legislators took the oath in the Well of the House, and one of the TVK legislators, Sai J. Saravanan Kumar, who arrived later, was administered the oath by Pro-tem Speaker A. Anbalagan inside the Speakers chamber in the Assembly

20 May 2026 3:17 pm
Chitra Lakshumanan explores the diversity in the Bharatanatyam repertoire

The young dancer, a disciple of Srekala Bharath, made the most of the many interesting facets of the margam during her HCL Concert Series performance in Chennai recently.

20 May 2026 3:01 pm
20 May 2026 3:01 pm
T.N. CM Vijay pays tribute to social reformer Pandit Iyothee Thass; launches operation of 40 new vehicles for DMRHS

Mr. Vijay, along with his Cabinet colleagues including Ministers N. Anand, Aadhav Arjuna, K.A. Sengottaiyan, P. Venkataramanan, R. Nirmalkumar, Rajmohan, and T.K. Prabhu, legislators, and officials, paid tributes to the social reformer

20 May 2026 2:46 pm
European Union paves way to finalise U.S. trade deal and avoid Trump tariff hike

The European Union makes a provisional agreement with the U.S. on May 20 agreeing to remove import duties on U.S. industrial goods and grant preferential access to U.S. farm and sea produce

20 May 2026 2:40 pm
Uncertainty prevails over alternative road planned along Uyyakondan riverbank

Residents seek steps to develop the road between the MGR Statue Junction and Sunnambukaranpatti

20 May 2026 2:40 pm
Karnataka womens commission chairperson emphasises Implementation of safety measures

She said that every institution should mandatorily implement safety measures in the wake of increase in instances of sexual harassment, sexual abuse, and mental harassment against women at workplaces

20 May 2026 2:32 pm
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, crimes against minors had continued, which was a matter of concern

20 May 2026 2:24 pm
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 moved by Twishas family seeking a fresh postmortem examination

20 May 2026 2:20 pm
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 disabilities

20 May 2026 2:15 pm
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 and collaborative models for addressing common problems in Asian countries

20 May 2026 2:14 pm
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 soon

20 May 2026 2:01 pm
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

20 May 2026 2:01 pm
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 web of 'benami' bank accounts

20 May 2026 2:00 pm
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 Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs

20 May 2026 1:59 pm
Delhi experiences warm morning; 'orange' alert issued for heatwave

An orange alert stands for 'be prepared', while the maximum temperature is expected to hover around 46 degrees Celsius

20 May 2026 1:55 pm
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 missing girl in Nagpur apparently did not have diesel, and attack on a petrol pump worker in Jalgaon over alleged fuel shortage

20 May 2026 1:33 pm
Nearly 200 samples from joyride horses in Chennai sent to Haryana to test for glanders

This follows a joyride horses death due to the highly contagious bacterial disease in the city. Samples from handlers have also been sent to the facility for analysis

20 May 2026 1:28 pm
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 excise laws include sacks and wrappers as bottle

20 May 2026 1:24 pm
India-Nordic Summit: From trade, research to security, Heres what PM Modi, Nordic leaders discussed

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met leaders of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden during the Third India-Nordic Summit in Copenhagen. The countries announced a new Green Technology and Innovation Strategic Partnership, with discussions focusing on trade, sustainable energy, Arctic research, global conflicts and counter-terror cooperation.

20 May 2026 1:18 pm
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

20 May 2026 1:17 pm