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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

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

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 we

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 Minis

Agnikul Successfully Test-Fires 4 Semi-Cryogenic Rocket Engines

Indias space startup Agnikul successfully test-fired 4 semi-cryogenic rocket engines in a single test, marking a major step toward future orbital

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

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

IPL 2026: Did Langer-Moody duo completely mess up Lucknow Super Giants' combinations?

Lucknow Super Giants experienced a disappointing IPL season. Confused selections and questionable team combinations plagued the franchise. Despit

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.

Bangladesh border barbed wire fencing: Key meeting coming up between Suvendu Adhikari, BSF DG

West Bengal government is set to transfer land for barbed fencing near the Bangladesh border. A high-level meeting is scheduled in Kolkata. Land

'Just remembered my father, what's wrong,' asks Kerala CM VD Satheesan on row over use of caste surname in swearing-in

Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan has defended using his caste surname Menon during his swearing-in. He stated he was only mentioning his fathe

Joint military exercise of 13 nations begins in Meghalaya, focus on counter-terrorism operations

A significant joint military exercise, PRAGATI 2026, has commenced in Meghalaya. Defence personnel from 13 nations are participating. The exercis

UN cuts India's 2026 GDP forecast to 6.4 pc, still among fastest-growing economies

The United Nations has lowered India's economic growth forecast for 2026 to 6.4 percent. This adjustment reflects global uncertainties and econom

Kerala Reports Another Death Due to Brain-Eating Amoeba

Kerala reported 19 cases of amoebic brain fever this month alone

Keralas UDF govt scraps K-Rail project launched by LDF

Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan says all land acquired for the project will be de-notified and yellow concrete markers that demarcated the prospect

Chemists in A.P. respond to bandh call, down the shutters of medical shops

Druggists say e-pharmacies let people buy habit-forming drugs, antibiotics and pregnancy-termination kits without the prescription that chemist s

Seven year-old Pune kid dies after being trapped in society's lift for over a hour

A seven-year-old boy tragically died after becoming trapped between a lift's collapsible grille and wooden door in Pune. The child reportedly ent

'Parle will never find brand ambassadors like these again': PM Modi gifts melody to Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni and internet can't keep calm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's thoughtful gift of Parle Melody toffees to Italian PM Giorgia Meloni has captivated the internet. As soon as the v

Srinagar Police Demolishes Illegal Property Worth 1.5 Crore Linked To Wanted Drug Peddler

Srinagar, May 20: Continuing its intensified campaign against drug trafficking and narcotics-related activities under the Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kash

SC seeks response of Centre, States on PIL seeking 30% quota for women lawyers in Govt panels

The plea refers to startling empirical evidence to say that while women are entering law schools in record numbers, they are systematically block

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.

Supreme Court seeks response of Centre, states on PIL seeking 30% quota for women lawyers in govt panels

The Supreme Court has asked the Centre and all states for their views on a Public Interest Litigation that demands a 30 per cent quota for women

Greater Noida Dowry Death Sparks Outrage | Deepikas Family Demands Bulldozer Action & Encounter

CAG calls for use of data, tech to detect unfair practices in govt tenders

India should use data and technology to detect corruption and unfair practices in government tenders, with stronger coordination between the Comp

Medha Kulkarni appointed new chairperson of Parliamentary panel on Science, Environment

Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan has appointed Medha Vishram Kulkarni to lead the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science and Technolog

Nepal embassy invites Indian content creators for sponsored trip; check eligibility and details

Nepal's Embassy in New Delhi is seeking Indian social media influencers for a special trip. Five content creators will be chosen to explore Nepal

136 Deaths, Rare Ebola Strain, No Vaccine: Why The Bundibugyo Outbreak In Congo Is Proving Difficult To Contain

The current Ebola outbreak in Congo is particularly concerning because it involves the Bundibugyo strain with no approved vaccines or licensed th

I love that word Sambandh: Iceland PM highlights similarities with India

New Twist In JPMorgan Case: Lorna Hajdini Files Countersuit Against Ex-Banker

JPMorgan Chase executive Lorna Hajdini files defamation suit against former banker, alleging fabricated misconduct claims.

Video: PM Modi Cashes In On Internet Memes With Melody Gift For Meloni

Internet users often use the Melodi hashtag to describe the friendly equation between the two leaders.

CHSE Odisha 12th Result 2026 (OUT) LIVE: 84.50% Students Pass Arts, Plus Two Scorecard Download Link Here

Odisha 12th Result LIVE Updates: CHSE Plus Result Out today at 12:30 on chseodisha.nic.in. Check direct link, official websites here.

Why do you want to kill citizens? Pawan Khera criticises PM modi over fuel prices

Video: NASA Shares Epic Visuals Of Bright Object Streaking Through Upper Atmosphere

Reacting to the video, one user said it looks like Optimus Prime on the way, referring to the main protagonist of the Transformers franchise.

Meta Tracked Really Smart Staff To Train AI Before Layoffs, Hints Viral Clip

A purported leaked audio clip of Mark Zuckerberg has reignited fears that Meta employees may be unknowingly training the AI systems poised to rep

Why Indian Working Professionals Are Discovering Persona Series Romance and Social Link Mechanics in 2026

Summary: How Indian working professionals navigating demanding careers are discovering Persona series social link romance mechanics and broader J

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 compani

Watch: Modis Melody'ous gift to Meloni that wins netizen's hearts and steals spotlight

Turn Every Occasion Grand with Heavy Party Wear Sarees

A partywear saree, which is heavy and embellished, is the ideal way to capture the beauty of a celebration. A statement saree definitely makes a

New Jersey man hears about unclaimed jackpot, finds $5.9 million lottery ticket in old pants pocket

A New Jersey man nearly lost a $5.9 million lottery jackpot after forgetting the winning ticket in an old pair of pants for almost a year. He dis

TVK Junks AIADMK Cabinet Buzz After CPM Warning, Offers Invites To Allies

The Congress - the biggest of the TVK's allies with five seats - is expected to share power, Arjuna, who is the Public Works Department and Sport

CBSE Class 12 Answer Book Portal Faces Technical Glitch, Services To Resume By 2 PM

CBSE Class 12 answer book portal faced technical glitches today. Board extended the application deadline till May 23, 2026, for scanned copies.

Rupee not just weak against dollar, falls over 10% in a year versus Pakistan's currency, Bangladesh Taka

Indian rupee vs Pakistan rupee: The Indian rupee has experienced a significant decline, not only against the US dollar but also against the Pakis

Punjab Police Arrests Two Linked To International Smuggling Racket, Recover 10 Kg ICE, 4 Kg Heroin

CHANDIGARH, May 20: The Punjab Police on Wednesday said it has busted an international drug smuggling module with the arrest of two persons and r

Odisha 12th Board Result 2026 Out: Direct Link, Pass Percentage, Merit List

CHSE Odisha 12th Result 2026: According to data shared by the board, a total of 4,00,736 students had registered for the Plus Two board examinati

Does This Video Show a Demolition Drive in West Bengal? No, It's From Bangladesh

The viral video was uploaded by several Bangladesh-based news outlets, confirming that the incident is from Jessore.

PM Modi Gifts Melody Toffees To Italian PM Meloni In Sweet Gesture

Rome [Italy], May 20: Prime Minister Narendra Modi brought the Melody moment to life, gifting his Italian counterpart, Giorgia Meloni, a set of M

Trainee IAS Officers Meet Revanth Reddy

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

Google's AI Boss Hints Bots May Surpass Human Intelligence Soon

Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis says Superhuman AI is close

'Wants to function like family': TVK's unity pitch amid alliance strain over AIADMK rebels

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay desires a unified cabinet, including supporting parties, amidst alliance strains. Cracks appeared as CPM threaten

India key partner, Estonia will be very happy if PM Modi visits: Foreign Minister

TALLINN, May 20: Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna has called for more high-level visits from India to deepen bilateral ties and said Esto

Modern Digital Audiences Expect Faster and More Reliable Video Experiences

Video has become one of the most dominant forms of communication across the modern internet. News platforms, businesses, educational organization

Taiwans Lai says he would tell Trump he hopes to continue arms purchases from US

TAIPEI (Taiwan), May 20: Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said Wednesday that if given the chance he would tell US President Donald Trump of his hop

How NK Dairy Equipments LLP is Supporting Modern Dairy Processing Through Integrated Solutions

Yamunanagar, Haryana: As Indias dairy industry continues moving toward organized and technology-driven operations, the need for reliable processi

SIR timeline for Karnataka, training workshop for officers in Belagavi

SIR training workshop for divisional level officers

Board of Peace will ask UNSC to press Hamas to disarm

GENEVA, May 20: The body overseeing the US-brokered ceasefire in Gaza will ask the United Nations Security Council to press the Hamas militant gr

Umesh Yadav Praises Prince Yadavs Selection for Indias ODI Team

New Delhi, May 20: Veteran Indian fast bowler Umesh Yadav has expressed his support for young right-arm pacer Prince Yadav, who is currently play

PM Modi Celebrates Indian Dance Styles in Rome, Highlights Global Appeal

Rome, May 20: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome from the Indian diaspora and various artists in Rome on Wednesday. They expres

TVK extends open invitation to VCK, IUML to be part of Vijay-led Cabinet

We invite VCK leader Thol. Thirumavalavan to be part of the Council of Ministers. This is the wish of the Chief Minister as well. Similarly, the

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-ter

PM Modi working to protect Indias prestige on global stage: Sharad Pawar

Mumbai, May 20: NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar has said even though he may differ with Narendra Modi politically, one must not forget that as pr

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 the

Senate advances bill aimed at ending Iran war as Cassidy, after primary loss, flips to support it

Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy switched sides to deliver a crucial vote to pass the legislation

Who is a Pro-tem Speaker, and why is the role crucial for a new Assembly?

The Pro-tem Speaker serves as the essential bridge of a new Assembly, anchoring the legislative process by administering oaths and steering the H

Wav.Tech Launches WAV Mobile to Help Consumers and Dealers Address Rising Counterfeit Watch Risks

Woxsen Universitys Dr. Raul Villamarin Rodriguez Joins Poets&Quants Global 40 Under 40 Elite List

Chemists strike on May 20: Reasons behind todays all-India strike

While major pharmacy chains and government medical outlets will remain operational, the strike highlights significant tensions within the industr

Two-day Global Prosperity Summit 2026 officially opens

FIMER Announces Strategic Partnership With Redington Solar To Strengthen Pan India Distributor Network

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Business Wire India

News from the world of Education: May 20, 2026

Information on colleges, admissions, scholarships, events, MoUs, and more

YouTuber Gulshan Pahuja gets 6-month jail term for criminal contempt

The Delhi High Court has sentenced YouTuber Gulshan Pahuja to six months in jail for criminal contempt. He was found to have scandalised the judi

Farhana Bhatt Opens Up About Sacrifices for Her Dreams

Mumbai, May 20: Farhana Bhatt, a prominent contestant from Salman Khans reality TV show Bigg Boss 19, has candidly discussed the most challenging

India Defence: Suryastra rockets of 150 km & 300 km range, built by Nibe Ltd, successfully tested

Brain-eating amoeba: Kerala reports another death from amoebic meningoencephalitis

Deceased is a 73-year-old woman from Kothamangalam in Ernakulam district

Country Must Stay Alert Amid West Asia Crisis: Civil Aviation Minister Naidu

RANCHI, May 20: Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu on Wednesday cautioned that the country must remain vigilant and prepared

Dubai Reinforces Role as Global Growth Platform for Indian Businesses With 3,995 New Companies Joining Dubai Chamber of Commerce in Q1 2026

Indian companies form Dubai Chamber of Commerces largest foreign business community, reaching 84,088 active members by the end of March 2026

SC Seeks Centres Response On Plea To Ban Sale Of Liquor In Tetra Packs, Sachets

NEW DELHI, May 20: The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought responses from the Centre and others on a plea seeking direction to forthwith ban the sa

Great Nicobar project is purely commercial with no military infrastructure element: Congress

Jairam Ramesh accused the Centre of pursuing what he termed a policy of Continuing, Calibrated Capitulation to China

Karan Tacker Remembers Cannes Film Festival with Tanvi the Great Team Photos

Mumbai, May 20: Actor Karan Tacker took a trip down memory lane during the Cannes Film Festival, sharing glimpses of his presence at the 2025 eve

Six arrested for posing as police officers, extorting rice trader

Nothing wrong in holding caste census, any govt of the day should know who is backward, SC says

The Chief Justice said it was not within the courts domain to decide whether a caste enumeration should necessarily be a part or not of Census 20

KG-basin dispute: RIL, two firms tell SC they will write to Centre for mediation

On May 19, the top court commenced final hearing on appeals of RIL and two other foreign firms challenging a Delhi High Court verdict that set as

PM Narendra Modi gifts Melody toffee to Italian PM Giorgia Meloni. Watch video

Modi gifts Melody to Meloni: Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted a packet of Melody Toffee to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The gesture

Pakistan Captain Shan Masood Reflects on Test Series Loss to Bangladesh

Silhat, May 20: Pakistan cricket continues to face tough times as the team suffered a 2-0 defeat in the Test series against Bangladesh. After los

Meta told employees to work from home, then sent 4 am layoff emails to US staff, leaked memo reads: 'Were now at the stage where...'

Meta Layoffs: Meta has laid off approximately 8,000 employees globally, with many receiving termination emails early Wednesday. This move is part

Strengthen Your Spine and Improve Digestion with Half Spinal Twist Pose, Says AYUSH Ministry

New Delhi, May 20: Every year, June 21 marks International Yoga Day, highlighting the importance of yoga. With the day approaching, the AYUSH Min

Norwegian journalist, who questioned PM Modi, got suspended from Facebook and Instagram

Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng reported her Facebook and Instagram accounts were suspended after questioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Lyng,

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.

BJP Criticizes TVK-CPM Alliance, Poonawala Calls It Driven by Power and Corruption

New Delhi, May 20: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has responded to the warning issued by the ruling party in Tamil Nadu, TVK, against its ally,

Over 8.5 Million Developers Utilize Google AI Models, Company to Invest $190 Billion: Sundar Pichai

New Delhi, May 20: Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced that over 8.5 million developers are using the companys artificial intelligence (AI) models

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