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Karnataka womens commission chairperson expresses concern over increasing crimes against minors

Karnataka State Womens Commission Chairperson Nagalakshmi Choudhary has said that it was deeply disturbing that even after enacting several laws, crimes against minors had continued, which was a matter of concern

20 May 2026 2:24 pm
Twisha Sharma death: No objection to second autopsy, says Bhopal Police chief; court to examine case diary

The police commissioners statement came on the day a Judicial Magistrate First Class court is scheduled to examine the case diary on the plea moved by Twishas family seeking a fresh postmortem examination

20 May 2026 2:20 pm
SEIL Energy lays foundation for 4.5-crore inclusive sports academy for disabled in Nellore

Enclosed all-weather indoor stadium at the Composite Regional Centre to seat 300 and host sports for persons with physical and intellectual disabilities

20 May 2026 2:15 pm
Philanthropy Asia Summit: Asian leaders push for digital infrastructure, strong regional ties

The Philanthropy Asia Alliance emphasised the need to move beyond traditional, family and charity-based philanthropy towards more institutional and collaborative models for addressing common problems in Asian countries

20 May 2026 2:14 pm
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 soon

20 May 2026 2:01 pm
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

20 May 2026 2:01 pm
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 web of 'benami' bank accounts

20 May 2026 2:00 pm
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 Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs

20 May 2026 1:59 pm
Delhi experiences warm morning; 'orange' alert issued for heatwave

An orange alert stands for 'be prepared', while the maximum temperature is expected to hover around 46 degrees Celsius

20 May 2026 1:55 pm
Nearly 200 samples from joyride horses in Chennai sent to Haryana to test for glanders

This follows a joyride horses death due to the highly contagious bacterial disease in the city. Samples from handlers have also been sent to the facility for analysis

20 May 2026 1:28 pm
No uniform definition of liquor bottle; SC seeks response from Centre, States

The court said lack of a clear definition has led to very deceptive packaging of cheap alcohol, with liquor even passed off as fruit juice; some excise laws include sacks and wrappers as bottle

20 May 2026 1:24 pm
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 countries announced a new Green Technology and Innovation Strategic Partnership, with discussions focusing on trade, sustainable energy, Arctic research, global conflicts and counter-terror cooperation.

20 May 2026 1:18 pm
Chennai blood cancer patient undergoes stem cell transplant with cells from Poland

As no suitable donor was available within the family, the hospital collaborated with DKMS Foundation, a global non-profit that connects blood cancer patients with unrelated stem cell donors. A compatible donor was identified in Poland, and the stem cells were transported under specialised conditions

20 May 2026 1:02 pm
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 prospective line will be removed

20 May 2026 1:01 pm
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 shops require

20 May 2026 1:00 pm
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 blocked from professional advancement

20 May 2026 12:56 pm
Kolkata swelters as Meteorological department forecasts heavy rain in North Bengal

Heavy downpour is likely over the sub-Himalayan districts of Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar and Cooch Behar from May 21 to 25

20 May 2026 12:51 pm
TVKs victory is not a tsunami or a wave: Anbumani

The PMK has withstood and held its own against much bigger waves in the past, Dr. Anbumani said

20 May 2026 12:45 pm
SIR timeline for Karnataka, training workshop for officers in Belagavi

SIR training workshop for divisional level officers

20 May 2026 12:27 pm
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 IUML should also join the Council of Ministers. We have conveyed our invitation to IUML leaders, Minister Aadhav Arjuna told reporters in Chennai.

20 May 2026 12:26 pm
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

20 May 2026 12:22 pm
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 House toward the election of its permanent Speaker

20 May 2026 12:22 pm
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 industry that could impact access to medications nationwide.

20 May 2026 12:21 pm
News from the world of Education: May 20, 2026

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

20 May 2026 12:19 pm
Brain-eating amoeba: Kerala reports another death from amoebic meningoencephalitis

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

20 May 2026 12:17 pm
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

20 May 2026 12:15 pm
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

20 May 2026 12:13 pm
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 2027

20 May 2026 12:10 pm
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 aside an arbitral award in their favour in the Krishna-Godavari Basin gas migration dispute with the Centre

20 May 2026 12:09 pm
First and foremost: On the Bhojshala ruling | The Hindu Editorial

Shared use of disputed religious sites should be allowed to continue

20 May 2026 11:55 am
Cannes 2026 | Nepals Abinash Bikram Shah: My goal is to move from them to us

After Cannes Special Jury Mention for his short film Lori in 2022, Abinash Bikram Shah now makes a historic Cannes feature debut with Elephants in the Fog on Nepals trans community

20 May 2026 11:48 am
Security forces carry out search operation in Manipur to trace those held hostage by armed groups

More than 38 people were abducted and held hostage by armed groups in Kangpokpi and Senapati districts on May 13

20 May 2026 11:46 am
EC doubles security arrangements for Falta repoll in West Bengal

According to an official at the state Chief Electoral Officer, eight Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) personnel, equivalent to one full section, will be deployed at each polling booth

20 May 2026 11:45 am
Stock markets fall in early trade amid weak global peers, elevated oil prices

The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 517.11 points to 74,667.51 in early trade, whereas the 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 152.45 points to 23,475.80

20 May 2026 11:42 am
Andhra Pradesh attracted 23 lakh crore investments under NDA, says CM Naidu

Royal Enfield plant planned for Tirupati; defence, drone, space and electronics units to come up in Rayalaseema

20 May 2026 11:41 am
Pentagon says it has reduced brigades in Europe from four to three

The reduction in brigade combat teams is the culmination of weeks of anticipation about U.S. force reduction in Europe, and Washington's insistence that its allies on the continent invest more in their own defense

20 May 2026 11:32 am
One-day nationwide chemists' strike begins on mixed note

AIOCD General Secretary Rajiv Singhal reiterated that AIOCD is protesting the GSR 817 and GSR 220 notifications, as these are effectively regularising online pharmacies.

20 May 2026 11:27 am
DRDO completes final trials of ULPGM-V3 precision missile near Kurnool

Missile tested in air-to-ground and air-to-air modes; Bharat Dynamics and Adani Defence named as production agencies

20 May 2026 11:23 am
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