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Sixteen die of heatstroke in Telangana, government announces 4 lakh ex gratia

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

23 May 2026 2:59 pm
Watch | Petrol, diesel prices hiked again; third increase in eight 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.

23 May 2026 2:53 pm
Sulur minor girl abduction and murder: T.N. CM Vijay expresses shock, orders swift probe

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

23 May 2026 2:48 pm
U.P. STF busts SSC exam-rigging racket in Greater Noida; seven held

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

23 May 2026 2:46 pm
Jack Ryan: Ghost War movie review: John Krasinski cannot save this by-the-numbers thriller

A routine return for Jack Ryan and friends, as a new conspiracy pulls him out of civilian life, but this globe-trotting actioner is more functional than fun

23 May 2026 2:32 pm
Delhi Police file 14,000-page supplementary chargesheet in 2023 Parliament breach case

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

23 May 2026 2:26 pm
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in New Delhi to reset strained bilateral relations

The two sides are also expected to deliberate on the West Asia crisis and its economic impact, including on energy supplies

23 May 2026 2:20 pm
J&K Forest Minister boycottsown departments event to protest demolitions in Jammu

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

23 May 2026 2:02 pm
Raghav Chadha appointed chairman of Rajya Sabha Committee on Petitions

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.

23 May 2026 2:02 pm
Advocate killed after SUV rams into him in suspected hit-and-run case in Hyderabads Masab Tank

Preliminary investigation indicate the SUV may have been waiting at a short distance away before deliberately targeting the advocate

23 May 2026 2:01 pm
Heritage city must be clean says In-charge Collector Sedhu Madhavan

He said that Andhra Pradeshs Heritage Citys value would be enhanced if it looked good with cleanliness

23 May 2026 1:49 pm
No system to groom political leaders in India; youth must enter public life with awareness: Governor Arlekar

Rajendra Arlekar called for serious introspection on the current system and lamented that the country lacks a mechanism to groom its political leaders.

23 May 2026 1:49 pm
Invisible weapons secretly carrying out dangerous attack on country: Akhilesh Yadav

The Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, without naming the RSS directly, asked who foots the bills of these sangi-sathi illegal associates

23 May 2026 1:46 pm
Ukraine needs to win this war: Iceland PM says India and Nordics have different views on Russia, but common cause with peace

At 38, one of the worlds youngest leaders pitches for Indian film industry to shoot in Iceland, building trade through renewable energy

23 May 2026 1:24 pm
NCW takes cognisance of teen's killing over suspected interfaith relationship

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

23 May 2026 1:16 pm
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis warns against black-marketing of fuel; assures diesel supply for farmers

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis visited Shirdi to participate in the inauguration function of a defence and aerospace complex

23 May 2026 1:10 pm
FIFA World Cup 2026: Thomas Tuchel drops big names from England squad

Thomas Tuchel excludes big names from Englands FIFA World Cup 2026 squad, prioritising team spirit over individual talent

23 May 2026 1:03 pm
Fuel price hike: Bengaluru hoteliers feel the heat

Almost everything restaurants depend on vegetables, milk, meat, groceries, cooking supplies, and even laundry materials arrives through transport networks dependent on diesel.

23 May 2026 1:01 pm
Ten passengers injured as TNSTC bus overturns near Thiruneiper

All the injured passengers were rushed to the Government Medical College hospital at Tiruvarur, sources said

23 May 2026 12:53 pm
Army officers selfie with crashed helicopter puts spotlight on May 20 accident in Ladakh

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

23 May 2026 12:52 pm
Saffron clashes with green, again

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

23 May 2026 12:52 pm
Telangana CM lays foundation stones for development works worth 99.55 crore at Yadagirigutta

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

23 May 2026 12:49 pm
Two workers killed, one injured in well-boring accident in Beed

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

23 May 2026 12:47 pm
Pope Leo visits Italy's Land of Fires as families seek justice for children lost to toxic waste

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)

23 May 2026 12:46 pm
CPI(M) says TMC melting down faster than ice; hopes to take over Opposition space in West Bengal

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

23 May 2026 12:46 pm
Scholarships: May 23, 2026

Information on financial aid for students

23 May 2026 12:42 pm
The art of questioning in the classroom

How inquiry-based learning moulds reasoning, intellectual engagement, and creativity across disciplines

23 May 2026 12:41 pm
Fuel price hike: Petrol in Bengaluru at 108.09, diesel at 95.99

Oil companies had earlier revised prices upward by around 3 per litre on May 15, followed by another 90 paise increase on May 19.

23 May 2026 12:25 pm
Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai booked over 'abusive' remarks against PM Modi

A purported video of Ajay Rai went viral on Friday in which he was heard making abusive remarks against PM Modi in Mahoba

23 May 2026 12:20 pm
Two arrested in connection with abduction and murder of minor girl in Sulur

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

23 May 2026 12:17 pm
Trinamools Kalyan upset with CPI(M)s Bikash for lawyering for former TMC MLA

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.

23 May 2026 12:13 pm
Man reaches Mathura civic body office dressed as cockroach to draw attention to Yamuna pollution,

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

23 May 2026 12:07 pm
Watch: Vijays Tamil Nadu cabinet has 8 ministers from the SC community, a historic first

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.

23 May 2026 12:07 pm
19th Rozgar Mela: World wants to become part of Indias Vikas Yatra, says PM Modi

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

23 May 2026 12:05 pm
Chennai and neighbouring areas to get light to moderate rains over the weekend

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

23 May 2026 12:01 pm
IndianOil says no nationwide fuel shortage; supply issues at some outlets 'highly localised'

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

23 May 2026 11:53 am
Elephant runs amok in busy Thrissur locality; causes panic, damage to property

The incident occurred near the Paramekkavu temple while the elephant was being bathed

23 May 2026 11:50 am
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif leaves for China for four-day visit

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharifs four-day visit to China aims to strengthen Pakistan-China relations and enhance CPEC cooperation

23 May 2026 11:45 am
From prison cells to exam halls: 44 Gujarat inmates pass GSEB Board examinations

The Prison Department assisted inmates with filling examination forms, supplied books and study materials, and conducted subject-wise classes inside prison facilities.

23 May 2026 11:44 am
Police, protesters clash in new marches against Bolivian leader

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.

23 May 2026 11:35 am
Plot twist: bookstores in India are alive

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

23 May 2026 11:30 am
World Bank says responding to Ebola outbreak, plans to increase funding

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

23 May 2026 11:28 am
Cannes 2026: Nepals Elephants in the Fog creates history, wins Un Certain Regard Jury Prize

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.

23 May 2026 11:17 am
Dining alone: Heres why solo dining is becoming more popular

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

23 May 2026 11:17 am
IPL 2026: More than having maturity, it's about shot selection, says Ishan Kishan

Kishan, who brought up his 500 runs in this IPL during the match against RCB, said keeping it simple was also crucial for SRH

23 May 2026 11:16 am
Ilaiyaraaja, the eternal experimenter

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.

23 May 2026 11:09 am
Ahead of SIR, 75% of voters mapped with 2003 rolls in Jharkhand: CEO

The list of all unmapped voters will be displayed at all polling booths from Saturday (May 23, 2026), he said

23 May 2026 11:07 am
Twisha Sharma death case: husband Samarth Singh brought to Bhopal, police to seek remand

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

23 May 2026 11:04 am
U.S. immigrants seeking Green Cards, including Indians, will now have to return home to apply

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

23 May 2026 11:02 am
The chase around missing documents

Residents losing property or educational documents face protracted bureaucratic procedures before securing non-traceable certificates required for getting duplicate copies

23 May 2026 11:00 am