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May 22 Panchang: Auspicious Timing and Rahu Kaal for the Day

New Delhi, May 21: The Panchang holds significant importance in Sanatan Dharma, encompassing five essential elements: Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Kar

Congress MP JB Mathur Criticizes PM Modis Gift to Italian Counterpart

Thiruvananthapuram, May 21: Congress MP JB Mathur has criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for gifting Melody Toffees to Italian Prime Ministe

Discover the Spiritual Beauty of Madhyamaheshwar Temple in Rudraprayag

Rudraprayag, May 21: Nestled in the sacred land of Uttarakhand, the Madhyamaheshwar Temple is a gem among the Panch Kedar. Revered as the second

Severe Heatwave Continues in NCR, No Relief Expected for Six Days

Noida, May 21: The National Capital Region (NCR) is currently experiencing extreme heat and scorching winds. The India Meteorological Department

Obesity's Hidden Health Risks and the Growing Role of Bariatric Surgery

India is witnessing a rapid rise in obesity and lifestyle-related health conditions across different age groups. Once considered primarily an urb

Power Cut in Over 30 Areas of Kota Today 21 May

Kota, May 21 (Udaipur Kiran) Power supply will remain affected in more than 30 areas of Kota on Wednesday due to scheduled maintenance work by t

OpenAI to file IPO paperwork in coming days, reports WSJ

The IPO push also comes amid persistent questions about Altman's trustworthiness that gained fresh prominence during the Musk trial

After Schools, Vande Mataram Must For West Bengal Madarsahs

The order will be applicable to all recognised, aided and unaided madrasahs that come under the Minority Affairs and Madrasah Education Departmen

Auto and Taxi Drivers in Delhi-NCR Strike Over Rising Fuel Prices

New Delhi, May 21: Auto and taxi drivers in the Delhi-NCR region have initiated a three-day strike starting today. This action is in response to

Fire Tragedy in Thane Vegetable Market Claims Two Lives

Thane, May 21: A devastating fire broke out early Thursday morning in a vegetable market in Thane, Maharashtra, resulting in the deaths of two in

Tragic Fire in Thane Vegetable Market Claims Two Lives, Injures Firefighters

Thane, May 21: A devastating fire broke out early Thursday morning in Thane, Maharashtra, resulting in the deaths of two individuals. Officials f

Longtime Meta Employee's Emotional Layoff Post Goes Viral: 'AI Is Here To Stay, Human Isn't'

The post went viral on social media, but the employee urged people to espect and give time to the thousands of affected employees.

Accountant Told To Stay In 'Namaste Position' With Eyes Closed In Bizarre Virtual Interview

The accountant recounted an interview where they were required to keep their hands visible and eyes closed, only to be falsely flagged for AI use

Always Sad To Say Goodbye: Mark Zuckerberg To 8,000 Laid-Off Meta Employees

The layoff notifications went out beginning in the early morning hours, with Singapore-based Meta workers among the first to be informed.

People's Conference chief Sajad Lone put under house arrest on father's death anniversary

The party called the house arrest undemocratic

KKRs Remarkable Comeback in IPL 2026 Attributed to Support Staff: Ajinkya Rahane

Mumbai, May 21: In the 65th match of IPL 2026, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) triumphed over Mumbai Indians (MI) by four wickets. This victory marks

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Iran weighs U.S. offer as Trump says peace talks on 'borderline'

Iran warned on Wednesday, May 20, that war in West Asia would spread far beyond the region if the United States and Israel resumed their attacks

Jasmine Sandlas Concert in Dehradun Halted Amid Chaos

Mumbai, May 21: Indian Punjabi singer Jasmine Sandlas has been actively performing concerts following her appearances in the films Dhuraandhar an

IPL Playoffs Scenarios: How CSK, PBKS, RR, KKR Or DC Can Qualify For Top 4

The IPL 2026 Playoffs race got even more interesting as Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Mumbai Indians by 4 wickets on Wednesday.

Heatwave alert for Delhi, UP, Punjab, Haryana and more: What to expect over next 5 days

Northwest India is battling severe heatwave conditions, with temperatures soaring across multiple states. Uttar Pradesh's Banda recorded a scorch

Still No Broadcaster For FIFA World Cup 2026 In India; Prasar Bharti Takes Big Call

Indian fans have already begun special preparations for FIFA World Cup 2026. However, a major concern remains unresolved - which broadcaster will

Jasmine Sandlas Concert in Dehradun Halted Due to Crowd Chaos

Mumbai, May 21: Indian Punjabi singer Jasmine Sandlas has been actively performing since her appearances in the films Dhuraandhar and Dhuraandhar

Ongoing Dialogue with Pakistan, But Trusting the U.S. Remains Challenging: Ismail Bagheri

Tehran, May 21: Irans Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Ismail Bagheri, stated that communication between Iran and the United States continues throu

Delhi Chakka Jam live updates: Why drivers are on strike today in NCR; Check areas affected in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad and NCR

Delhi Chakka Jam News: A three-day transport strike has started today across Delhi-NCR. Commercial vehicle drivers are protesting rising fuel pri

Sen.Bernie slams oligarch influence in politics:Citizens get one vote, billionaires buy candidates

Trump Signals Potential Shift in U.S. Policy Towards Cuba

Washington, May 21: President Donald Trump has hinted at a possible change in U.S. policy regarding Cuba. He defended his administrations handlin

Centre Ropes In Meta, Google, Telegram To Curb Leak Ahead Of NEET-UG Re-Exam

High-level meeting reviews NEET-UG re-exam security and misinformation mitigation measures.

Vice Admiral Sameer Saxena flags in IOS Sagar after landmark IOR deployment

Jahangir Pushpa Khan Out Of Race, West Bengal's Falta Votes In Repoll

Fresh polling was ordered across all 285 polling stations in the Falta after reports of electoral malpractices

SpaceX, the sprawling company targeting the stars, Mars and an IPO

SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk, is now a dominant force in the commercial space industry, aiming for Mars colonization and Moon missions with its S

Saraswati Antya Pushkaralu Begin With Pomp In Bhupalpally

The district administration has made all arrangements to ensure devotees face no inconvenience during pushkaralu

Cab, auto strike in Delhi-NCR: Three-day Chakka jam in Capital, Noida, Gurugram and Ghaziabad begins today; check what's affected for commuters

Cab strike in Delhi NCR: Delhi-NCR faces a three-day cab and auto strike from May 21-23. Drivers demand fare hikes due to soaring fuel costs and

Over 10,000 Kedarnath Pilgrims Rescued After Massive Landslide in Rudraprayag

Continuous rockfalls, heavy rainfall, darkness, and challenging mountainous terrain created a highly difficult situation for the stranded travell

Over 10,000 Kedarnath pilgrims rescued after massive landslide in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag

Over 10,000 pilgrims were safely evacuated from the Kedarnath route in Rudraprayag after a landslide at Munkatiya blocked the highway. Joint resc

Bibi's Hair Was On Fire: Inside Trump, Netanyahu's Tense Call Over Iran War

Despite disagreement with Netanyahu, Trump maintained a united front in public about their Iran plan. He told reporters that Netanyahu will do wh

'Bombs its own people': India slams Pakistan at UNSC, flags 'long-tainted record of genocidal acts'

India has strongly criticized Pakistan at the UN Security Council, accusing it of a long record of violence against civilians and citing recent i

Voting begins for re-polling in Falta Assembly seat in West Bengal

Polling for the Falta Assembly seat was held in the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections on April 29; after large-scale irregularit

Sen. Bernie slams oligarch influence in politics: Citizens get one vote, billionaires buy candidates

Tributes Paid to Rajiv Gandhi on His Death Anniversary

New Delhi, May 21: On the death anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, Congress leaders gathered at his memorial, Veer Bhoomi, near R

Jenna Ortega to Star in Leos Carax's Next Film 'Lily May B'

Produced by French producer Hugo Selignac under Chi-Fou-Mi Productions, a Mediawan banner, the film is described through a cryptic synopsis as a

Musk Eyes Wall Street Record with SpaceX IPO

If successful, the listing of the rocket and satellite giant would dwarf any IPO in history and cement Musk's status as one of the most consequen

PM Modi To Chair Council Of Ministers Meet Today Amid Cabinet Reshuffle Buzz

The meeting will be held at 5 PM and will be attended by all cabinet ministers, ministers of state with independent charge and other ministers of

Retired Navy Captain Under CBI Scanner For Assets Over Rs 3 Crore

CBI files case against retired Navy Captain Raminder Singh Wadhwa for unexplained wealth amassed from 2010 to 2020

Stock Market LIVE Updates, Sensex Today: Sensex, Nifty Likely To Open In Green Amid Positive Global Cues

Stock Market, Sensex, Share Market, Nifty LIVE Updates:

Silver Heart Offered at Sanwaliya Seth Temple

Udaipur, May 21 (Udaipur Kiran) A devotee family offered a silver heart and a silver tubewell at the famous Sanwaliya Seth temple after the succ

Violence Erupts During Wedding Procession in Mathura; Elderly Woman Injured

Mathura, May 21: A wedding procession in Narhauli village turned chaotic due to a dispute, leading to a violent stone-pelting incident. An elderl

US Envoy says big things ahead in India-US nuclear energy collaboration

Big things are coming for India-US nuclear energy cooperation. US Ambassador Sergio Gor sees major collaboration ahead. Maharashtra's Chief Minis

Defeat of delimitation Bill is south Indias loss: Nara Lokesh

The vote against Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill has placed southern States at a disadvantage Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Telangana and Andhra Prade

Trump Issues Strong Warning to Iran During Coast Guard Academy Graduation

Washington, May 21: President Donald Trump delivered a powerful address at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy graduation ceremony, praising the graduat

Re-Elections in Falta: Long Lines of Voters Amid Tight Security

Kolkata, May 21: Re-elections for the Falta assembly seat in West Bengals South 24 Parganas district have commenced. Voters have been seen formin

Mumbai Cyber Police Achieves Major Milestone: 101 Crore Rupees Saved from Cyber Fraud in Five Months

Mumbai, May 21: The Mumbai Cyber Police have scored another significant victory in their fight against digital fraud. From January to May 2026, t

Congress Joins Tamil Nadu Cabinet After 59 Years, Two MLAs to Take Oath

Chennai, May 21: For the first time in nearly six decades, Congress is set to become a part of the Tamil Nadu Cabinet. Two party MLAs will take t

KKR Keeps Playoff Hopes Alive with Thrilling Win Over MI in IPL 2026

New Delhi, May 21: In a gripping encounter of IPL 2026, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) triumphed over Mumbai Indians (MI) by four wickets. This vict

Falta repolling: Voting begins in Bengal's high-stakes seat amid tight security

Falta, which falls within Abhishek Banerjees bastion of Diamond Harbour, reflected the intense on-ground political heat during the West Bengal As

Karnataka, Bengaluru weather update: Bangalore to get more rainfall, IMD warns of heavy showers and thunderstorms across state

Karnataka, including Bengaluru, is set for continued rainfall until May 21, with a yellow alert issued for the capital and surrounding areas. Hea

MSME Growth Conclave in Vijayawada on May 25

The initiative will be unveiled during the MSME Growth Conclave scheduled to be held at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Kala Vedika in Vijayawada on May 25.

Trump's revenge tour against Republicans could cost the party in November

Donald Trump is purging Republican politicians who have not shown him loyalty. This strategy energizes his core supporters. However, some Republi

Shocking Double Murder in New Delhi: Mother and Son Stabbed to Death

New Delhi, May 21: A chilling incident unfolded late Wednesday night in the Govindpuri area of New Delhi, where a mother and her son were brutall

Cubas President Defends Raul Castro Against US Allegations

Havana, May 21: Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel has come to the defense of Raul Castro, the leader of the Cuban Revolution, following accusatio

Woman held over bid to murder another woman for gold in Manipal

The Manipal police registered a case for offences under Sections 109 (attempt to murder) and 309(4) (robbery) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

CM offers sarey on behalf of TTD to Goddess Gangamma in Kuppam

The Chief Minister and his wife perform special rituals and offer prayers

Gang Rivalry Sparks Firing in Udaipur

Udaipur, May 21 (Udaipur Kiran) Panic gripped the Hathipol area of Udaipur after six miscreants allegedly opened fire on three youths late on We

Salman Khan Receives Apology from Paparazzi for Hospital Behavior

Mumbai, May 21: Bollywood actor Salman Khan recently expressed his anger towards paparazzi both online and in real life. He publicly advised medi

Trump, Netanyahu had tense phone call on future of Iran war: reports

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a tense phone call regarding the war on Iran. Washington favors a de

US envoy Sergio Gor hints at big things in India-US nuclear energy partnership

India calls out Pakistans long-tainted record of genocidal acts at UNSC

Harish Parvathaneni's remarks came after Pakistans representative raised the issue of Jammu and Kashmir at the debate.

China's Xi may visit North Korea as early as next week: Report

Chinese President Xi Jinping might visit North Korea next week. This visit could see him mediating between US President Donald Trump and North Ko

Gold price, silver rate today: How will gold, silver move on Thursday?

U.S. Treasury yields and oil prices fell as hopes increased that the U.S. is nearing a deal with Iran to end the war in the Middle East, while ma

Indias deepening dowry crisis; Ola Electric narrows quarterly loss

According to data from the Crime in India 2024 report by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), India recorded 5,737 dowry deaths in 2024.

Telangana weather today: IMD issues severe heatwave alert for 14 districts, Hyderabad temperature to touch 43 degrees; rainfall likely

Telangana heatwave alert: Telangana faces a severe heatwave as the IMD issues a red alert for 14 districts, with temperatures potentially reachin

DR Congo Cancels World Cup Training in Kinshasa Amid Ebola Outbreak

The 17th Ebola outbreak to hit the DRC is already suspected of having caused 139 deaths from around 600 probable cases.

Re-Elections Underway in Falta, West Bengal Amid Security Concerns

Kolkata, May 21: Re-elections are taking place today in the Falta assembly constituency of South 24 Parganas, West Bengal. All 285 polling booths

US Forces Board Iranian Oil Tanker Amid Blockade Breach Suspicion

US Central Command said on social media that the M/T Celestial Sea was searched and redirected after being suspected of trying to head to an Iran

Quote of the day by Richard Feynman: The first principle is that you must not fool yourself and you are the easiest person to... a powerful reminder about self-deception, critical thinking, personal growth, and why facing the truth is often the hardest part of becoming wiser

Quote of the day by Richard Feynman: Richard Feynman quote on self-deception still shapes modern thinking, leadership, science, and personal grow

Trumps $1.776 billion IRS settlement sparks debate as critics question legality of the compensation fund

A major legal settlement involving Donald Trump and the IRS faces scrutiny. A $1.776 billion fund for alleged weaponization and a ban on auditing

NIA arrests Kolkata resident for spying for Pak on espionage charges

Authorities from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) have arrested a man in Kolkata, believed to be involved in a dangerous espionage ring ta

Bribery Case Twist: ASI Sunil Vishnoi Accused of Torturing Youth for Cash

Udaipur, May 21, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran) New details have emerged in the bribery case involving suspended ASI Sunil Vishnoi of Pratapnagar police s

Quote of the day by the greatest painter Vincent Van Gogh: 'I don't know anything with certainty, but...'- The influential painters Starry Night dream still inspires the world

Vincent van Gogh, despite battling loneliness, poverty, and mental suffering, found wonder in the night sky, transforming it into swirling, emoti

Encounter in Etah: One Criminal Injured, Another Arrested

Etah, May 21: In a late-night encounter on Wednesday, the police of Kotwali Nagar in Etah engaged with criminals, resulting in one suspect being

Encounter in Etah: Police Clash with Transformer Thieves, One Injured, Another Arrested

Etah, May 21: In a late-night encounter on Wednesday, police in Etah, Uttar Pradesh, clashed with suspected thieves, resulting in one suspect bei

Oil prices today: Why are International oil rates rising after two days of losses?

Oil price today: Brent crude futures rose 81 cents, or 0.77 per cent, to $105.83 a barrel, and U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures were up 97 ce

Trump to sign order on AI oversight as security fears mount among supporters

President Trump is expected to sign an executive order on AI and cybersecurity, establishing a voluntary framework for developers to share new mo

Florida Lyft Driver Accused Of Using AI-Generated Photos To Claim Fake Damage Fees From Riders

A Florida Lyft driver used AI-generated photos to falsely charge riders extra cleaning fees.

Business Insider CEO Barbara Peng to depart end June

Business Insider CEO Barbara Peng is stepping down by the end of next month to pursue new opportunities driven by technological change. Christian

Caps, Cold Water, ORS: Delhi's Heat Relief Vans See Rush As City Sizzles At 46 Degrees

The relief vans have been deployed across all 13 districts of Delhi under the government's Heat Action Plan 2026 and are operating daily during p

Airbnb expands into hotels, cars, groceries

Airbnb, facing tighter local regulations on short-term home rentals, announced Wednesday it is adding boutique hotels, car rentals and grocery de

U.S. stock market prediction for Thursday: S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq, Russell 2000 eye positive trading

U.S. stock market bounced back after pressure eased on Wall Street from the bond market and oil prices gave back some of their big gains.

India Slams Pakistan at UNSC Over Civilian Attacks in Afghanistan

The Indian envoy accused Pakistan of disregarding international humanitarian obligations and ignoring calls by the UN Secretary-General to protec

Morning Digest: Congress to join Tamil Nadus first coalition government in decades today; Marco Rubio to visit India on May 23, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day.

Power Shutdown in Several Areas of Udaipur Today 21 May

Udaipur, May 21, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran) Electricity supply will remain suspended in several areas of Udaipur on Wednesday due to scheduled mainten