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Are cartoons in NCERT textbooks proper? Supreme Court asks retired judge panel to review

The order came after Solicitor General Tushar Mehta raised the issue and said 'textbook is not a place where you use cartoons'

22 May 2026 3:58 pm
Parents guide to stress-free lunchboxes

As school reopens, here are some easy one-pot meals, colourful twists and clever prep hacks to solve the weekday lunchbox scramble

22 May 2026 3:54 pm
Karnataka State Wakf Council urges government to ensure protection during Bakrid celebrations

The council urged the State Government and Home Department to take stringent action against those engaging in threats, violence, vehicle check, assault, or attempts to disturb communal harmony

22 May 2026 3:51 pm
As water level rises, Keralas Karapuzha dam shutters to be opened as precautionary measure

District Collector D.R. Meghasree, who is also the chairperson of District Disaster Management Authority, has granted permission to raise the shutters on Saturday as part of monsoon preparedness measures

22 May 2026 3:45 pm
Everything in this Kerala cafe is coconut-based

The interiors, the decor, the cutlery and the menu are part of the founder Ubais Alis mission to promote coconut in all its forms

22 May 2026 3:43 pm
Union Health Ministry brings pregabalin under Schedule H1 to prevent misuse

The decision has been taken in view of reports received from certain states regarding the misuse and abuse of Pregabalin, particularly among youth, Union Health Ministry said

22 May 2026 3:43 pm
La Trobe Corridor Opens Australian Pathway for Indian Startups

Australias La Trobe University is boosting startup collaboration through its BioInnovation Corridor

22 May 2026 3:29 pm
Interview | Yann Martel on Son of Nobody, myth-making and the legacy of Life of Pi

Martel blends Homericmyth with the breakdown of marriage in his new novel

22 May 2026 3:24 pm
Indonesia tightens control over key commodities in major trade takeover, influencing global exports

The new regulation announced by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto mandates that a recently set up state-owned enterprise will handle the country's exports

22 May 2026 3:24 pm
China Foreign Minister to chair UN Security Council meeting in U.S., visit Canada

Beijing has said Xi Jinping is expected to pay a state visit to the U.S. in the fall

22 May 2026 3:22 pm
Kerala Cabinet: Latin Catholic Church remains dissatisfied with exclusion; Fisheries Minister meets Archbishop

IUML leader and Fisheries Minister Abdul Gafoors mission to iron out difficulties with Church leadership in a closed-door meet with Thiruvananthapuram Archbishop Thomas J. Netto appears to have yielded mixed results

22 May 2026 3:16 pm
VCK, IUML join Tamil Nadu government as Vijay expands Cabinet

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Friday expanded his Cabinet with the induction of VCK MLA Vanni Arasu and IUML MLA A.M. Shahjahan. Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the oath of office and secrecy at Lok Bhavan in Chennai. Shahjahan has been assigned the Minorities Welfare portfolio, while Vanni Arasu will head the Adi Dravidar Welfare and Hill Tribes Department and serve as the Minister for Social Justice. The expansion marks the first time the VCK has secured repres

22 May 2026 3:16 pm
Flipkart's 13-minute delivery really impressive: Walmart Inc President and CEO

Walmart acquired a 77% controlling stake in Flipkart in 2018, in a $16 billion deal. Its shareholding now stands at over 80%.

22 May 2026 3:16 pm
OTM Identified by Study Respondents as the Leading Travel Trade Show in India and Asia for the Third Consecutive Year

In a customised study commissioned by Fairfest Media and conducted by NielsenIQ, 71% of eligible respondents claimed OTM provides the highest overall business value among evaluated travel trade shows.

22 May 2026 3:11 pm
Severe heatwave conditions forecast for multiple Telangana districts

Hyderabad is expected to remain in the 4144C range throughout the five-day forecast period

22 May 2026 3:10 pm
TechD Cybersecurity Launches TECHD ONE: AI-Native Unified Cybersecurity Platform

The new platform debuts on techdefence.ai with four AI-native modules - Dark Vector AI, Provenance AI, Human Trust AI, and OT Shield AI.

22 May 2026 3:10 pm
PM Modi, Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides hold bilateral meeting

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri are among those present

22 May 2026 3:10 pm
Twisha Sharma death: Madhya Pradesh government proposes to transfer case to CBI

The family of Twisha Sharma, the 33-year-old model turned actor accused her in-laws of pushing their daughter to death

22 May 2026 3:01 pm
Apple rejected over two million app submissions for not meeting guidelines

Apple stressed on a combination of human expertise and machine learning in order to weed out bad actors by identifying malicious patterns

22 May 2026 3:00 pm
After CM Vijays order to revive Amma Canteens, AIADMK hopes for comeback of other legacy schemes

AIADMK functionaries have urged the revival of other flagship welfare schemes introduced during the Dravidian partys previous tenures

22 May 2026 3:00 pm
DU hostlers observe nightlong sit-in over lack of water, forced eviction

Administration has declared a virtual red alert, shutting down the water supply across two full blocks and stripping the reading room of basic chairs, the group said in the statement

22 May 2026 2:56 pm
Want to alter your clothes? This Kochi startup can do it in 10 minutes

By making clothing repairs fast and convenient, Fix My Fit hopes to promote more sustainable fashion choices in Kochi

22 May 2026 2:55 pm
Samsung workers begin voting on pay deal, some non-chip employees to oppose it

Samsung Electronics workers in South Korea on Friday began voting on a pay deal

22 May 2026 2:47 pm
Watch: Kamal Haasans message to PM Modi on Iran crisis

Kamal Haasan has issued a strong message to Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid the ongoing Iran crisis and rising global energy tensions.

22 May 2026 2:46 pm
Ebola surveillance stepped up at Kochi airport after emergency meet

A Cochin International Airport Limited spokesperson said a 24-hour monitoring system has now been activated at the airport as part of efforts to detect possible symptoms early and strengthen coordinated public health response measures

22 May 2026 2:44 pm
Actor Indrans credits RJ Balaji for helping him overcome apprehensions in Karuppu

The actor talks about working with Suriya and how he got over fear of being able to handle Tamil when he signed on for Karuppu

22 May 2026 2:43 pm
How AI robots are revolutionising hospital disinfection in India | Health Wrap | EP 33

In this episode, we explore how AI-powered UV-C robots are transforming hospital disinfection, eliminating harmful pathogens without chemicals, reducing human error, and improving safety in critical spaces like ICUs and operation theatres.

22 May 2026 2:24 pm
Some Kerala cultural institution heads reluctant to step down despite government change

Kerala State Film Development Corporation chairperson K. Madhu is yet to resign

22 May 2026 2:24 pm
80-year-old man undergoes heart pump implantation at private hospital in Chennai

The patient had been experiencing severe breathlessness, repeated ICU admissions, and worsening kidney function, as his heart was no longer pumping sufficient blood

22 May 2026 2:21 pm
Remote tribal hamlets get bus connectivity in Erode district

The two villages, located about 8 km off the Dhimbam-Thalavadi Road near Bejalatti, had long remained cut off due to inadequate road infrastructure and the absence of public transport facilities

22 May 2026 2:09 pm
Chand Mera Dil movie review: Ananya Panday and Lakshya light up an agonisingly poignant romance

Writer-director Vivek Soni balances real-world accountability with the traditional, sweeping magic of young romance.

22 May 2026 2:09 pm
22 May 2026 2:08 pm
Centre asks States to step up Ebola preparedness after WHO-declares global health emergency

The Ministry has also circulated a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) covering disease surveillance, sample collection, storage and referral mechanisms for suspected Ebola cases

22 May 2026 1:59 pm
Visakhapatnam MP Sribharat meets TDP cadre; ward reorganisation, port dust among issues raised

Party workers from the North Assembly Constituency flag ward reorganisation changes, the Urban Land Ceiling issue, port dust and heavy vehicles on city roads at the meeting

22 May 2026 1:52 pm
Karnataka's new excise regime: What are the revised alcohol prices?

With the new prices kicking in, lower-end liquor in Karnataka has become dearer while certain premium labels have become cheaper.

22 May 2026 1:49 pm
Delhi HC pulls up Wrestling Federation over decision to declare Vinesh Phogat ineligible

The court asked the Centre to form expert committee to evaluate Ms. Phogat to ensure her participation in upcoming Asian Games selection trials.

22 May 2026 1:25 pm
KTR demands white paper on procurement all Rabi crops

The BRS leader argues that not more than 35% of the total paddy produced as procured so far; demands ex-gratia to all farmers who died due to delay in procurement

22 May 2026 1:24 pm
Acuity Analytics Launches Domain-Led Agentic AI Platform to Help Financial Institutions Move From Experimentation to Enterprise Value

Combining agentic AI with deep human expertise to deliver governed, decision ready outcomes.

22 May 2026 1:12 pm
Greater Pacific Capital Announces Leadership Transition in India Business

Nandan Desai Assumes Full Leadership of India Office, Akshaya Prasad Steps Down

22 May 2026 1:09 pm
NoBroker Packers and Movers Emerges as Bangalores Benchmark for Organised, Technology-Driven Shifting Services

Platform-led accountability model, upfront pricing, and verified vendor network position NoBroker as a structural answer to Bangalores fragmented, largely unorganised moving sector, even as the city adds 400,000 new residents annually.

22 May 2026 1:09 pm
Twoday Global Prosperity Summit 2026 concludes successfully

Second-day highlights: digital finance, international trade,aerospace development

22 May 2026 1:08 pm
Building AI-Ready Enterprises: New Initiatives to Drive AI Deployment at Scale and Strengthen Digital Resilience

InauguralSME AI Impact Awards and new public-private partnerships to accelerate enterprise AI transformation, strengthen cyber resilience, and secure Singapores digital infrastructure

22 May 2026 1:07 pm