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The Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy directed District Collectors to remain on constant alert as severe heatwave conditions are likely to persist over the next three days
Petrol and diesel prices rose again across the country, marking the third fuel price hike in just eight days and pushing cumulative increases to nearly INR 4.8 per litre since May 15. CNG prices also went up in parts of North India as soaring global crude rates continued to pressure domestic oil companies.
The Tamil Nadu government would act firmly to ensure strict punishment under the law for those involved in such criminal acts against women and children: CM Vijay
The accused were allegedly manipulating SSC examinations for recruitment of constables in the CAPF, and SSF, and riflemen in the Assam Rifles, at an online examination centre operating under the name Balaji Digital Zone in the Knowledge Park area
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The prosecution informed Additional Sessions Judge Amit Bansal that the supplementary chargesheet was filed under Sections 186, 353, 153, 452, 201, 34 and 120B of the IPC, along with Sections 13, 16 and 18 of the UAPA
The two sides are also expected to deliberate on the West Asia crisis and its economic impact, including on energy supplies
Javed Ranas decision to boycott the event reflected a growing rift between the elected government and officials who report to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha directly in J&K
The Chairman, Rajya Sabha has, on 20 May 2026, nominated Dr Menaka Guruswamy, Member, Rajya Sabha, to be a member of the Joint Committee on the Corporate Laws [Amendment] Bill, 2026, says Rajya Sabha secretariat.
Preliminary investigation indicate the SUV may have been waiting at a short distance away before deliberately targeting the advocate
He said that Andhra Pradeshs Heritage Citys value would be enhanced if it looked good with cleanliness
Rajendra Arlekar called for serious introspection on the current system and lamented that the country lacks a mechanism to groom its political leaders.
The Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, without naming the RSS directly, asked who foots the bills of these sangi-sathi illegal associates
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NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar has written to the Director General of Police, Uttar Pradesh, directing that an immediate, impartial and time-bound investigation be conducted in the matter
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis visited Shirdi to participate in the inauguration function of a defence and aerospace complex
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Almost everything restaurants depend on vegetables, milk, meat, groceries, cooking supplies, and even laundry materials arrives through transport networks dependent on diesel.
All the injured passengers were rushed to the Government Medical College hospital at Tiruvarur, sources said
Official sources said the crash site was close to the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Shyok River region of Eastern Ladakh bordering China
On May 15, a Division Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court declared the disputed Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex in Dhar a temple dedicated to goddess Saraswati, based on a survey by the ASI. While Hindus are celebrating the unrestricted access they have been given to the historical monument, Muslims allege that the survey and verdict were predetermined.Mehul Malpanireports from the sensitive town
Other projects include construction of a roofed pathway for steps leading from Vaikuntha Dwaram to the hilltop at a cost of 1.41 crore and construction of steps towards Mada Veedhi near the Rathashala for 1.35 crore
The workers were standing on a swing-like platform suspended inside a well to install a horizontal-boring machine when it snapped and plunged into the well, causing the trio to fall, says official
The visit to the so-called Terra dei Fuochi, or Land of Fires, comes on the eve of the 11th anniversary of Pope Francis' big ecological encyclical Laudato Si (Praised Be)
The CPI(M) leader Mohammed Salim said the party will fight for the safety of the minorities and any impending danger to the culture of West Bengal and amity among the people
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Oil companies had earlier revised prices upward by around 3 per litre on May 15, followed by another 90 paise increase on May 19.
A purported video of Ajay Rai went viral on Friday in which he was heard making abusive remarks against PM Modi in Mahoba
Karthik (33) of Nagapattinam, who has been residing at Pallapalayam near Coimbatore, and his friend Mohanraj were arrested for their alleged involvement in the crime
Without directly naming Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharya, Kalyan Banerjee, who is himself a senior advocate, raised questions on the CPI(M) leader for defending his own partys former MLA and her husband both of whom face serious allegations of corruption.
Social activist Deepak Sharma wanted to open the eyes of the incompetent officials who have virtually turned a blind eye to the Yamuna pollution and the rampant filth in the city
Among all the Cabinets formed in Tamil Nadu so far, the one led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay features the highest number of Ministers from the Scheduled Caste (SC) community with eight persons getting ministerial berths. We look back at the repesentation of the SC community in TN governments going back to 1937, when the region was known as Madras Presidency.
The Prime Minister listed out the agreements signed during his visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy, and said, These agreements will directly benefit Indias youth. All these agreements come with a guarantee of a bright and capable India
The RMC has forecast light to moderate rains over a few places in Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Ranipet, Tiruvallur, Tiruvannamalai, Vellore, and Villupuram districts of Tamil Nadu
The company said petrol sales during May 1-22 rose 14% year-on-year, while diesel sales increased around 18%, reflecting sustained and exceptionally high growth in demand that it continued to meet across the country
The incident occurred near the Paramekkavu temple while the elephant was being bathed
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharifs four-day visit to China aims to strengthen Pakistan-China relations and enhance CPEC cooperation
The Prison Department assisted inmates with filling examination forms, supplied books and study materials, and conducted subject-wise classes inside prison facilities.
President Rodrigo Paz has attempted to take the heat out of the protests by firing his unpopular Labour Minister and promising to give the miners and other groups in the street more of a say in shaping policy.
Independent outfits are opening at a pace not seen in years. The new format is smaller, more curated, more local, and the business is increasingly bolstered by cafs and events
Monique Vledder gave no details on the size of the financing package being prepared, but it was clear that more funding would be needed in coming months
Written and directed by Abinash Bikram Shah in his feature debut, the film was also the first Nepali film to be selected in the segment, which runs parallel to the main competition for the Palme d'Or and highlights emerging filmmakers and distinctive storytelling voices.
As solo dining gains popularity globally, restaurants are beginning to view the table for one not as an inconvenience, but as an opportunity to offer a more thoughtful and attentive hospitality experience
Kishan, who brought up his 500 runs in this IPL during the match against RCB, said keeping it simple was also crucial for SRH
Half a century after maestro Ilaiyaraajas debut as a composer, his music continues to defy categorisation, dissolving boundaries between folk idioms, Carnatic grammar and Western classical architecture.
The list of all unmapped voters will be displayed at all polling booths from Saturday (May 23, 2026), he said
Asked about the State government's recommendation for a CBI probe, Bhopal Commissioner said local police would continue the investigation until the central agency formally takes over the case
According to USCIS spokesman Zach Kahler, the new rule represents a return to the original intent of the law to ensure that potential immigrants navigate the U.S. immigration system properly
Residents losing property or educational documents face protracted bureaucratic procedures before securing non-traceable certificates required for getting duplicate copies

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