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PM Modis Gift to Meloni Goes Viral, Hits 112 Million Views in Hours

New Delhi, May 20: During his visit to Italy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented a famous Indian candy, the Melody to Italys Prime Minister G

Two questioned for assaulting TASMAC employee in Erode

Kerala CM says UDF unaware full version of Vande Mataram will be sung at swearing-in, ceremony as per Lok Bhavans arrangements

World Bee Day: The Impact of Bee Extinction on Our Food Supply

New Delhi, May 20: Bees, the tiny creatures that pollinate flowers and fruits, play a crucial role in our ecosystem. Their decline poses a signif

Srimukhalingam chief priest Naidugari Rajasekhar joins Cong.

NOTE: PHOTO FOLLOWS THE REPORT

Chemists, druggists close shops in Shivamogga, stage protest

Shipping delays hit cashew sector in Kerala

Shipping bottlenecks, especially around the critical Strait of Hormuz, have hit the industry from ends, blocking the import of raw cashew nuts an

VOC Flower Market vendors in Salem allege violation of High Court order

BJP Issues Show-Cause Notices to Four Leaders in West Bengal for Alleged Misconduct

Kolkata, May 20: The West Bengal BJP has taken action against four of its leaders following an incident involving alleged misconduct and assault

Gujarat Waqf Board Urges Completion of Umeed Portal Registration by May 26

Gandhinagar, May 20: The Gujarat Waqf Board has urged all Mutawallis (administrators), trustees, waqf institutions, and stakeholders across the s

Govt. signs MoU with agri firm to strengthen Farmer Producer Organisations

The initiative will help organise farmer producer groups and provide them with improved access to national and international markets, says Food P

Suspense continues over West Bengal Cabinet expansion

There are 54 departments in the West Bengal government and Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari holds charge of 42 of them, including Home, Finance, I

Xi calls for immediate end to all hostilities in West Asia

The meeting between Mr. Xi and Mr. Putin is being closely watched as both countries maintain close strategic ties with Iran amid growing tensions

Collector, MLA promote PMDS method to boost rain-fed agriculture in Kurnool

Inspecting crops being cultivated using Pre-Monsoon Dry Sowing at Chinnatekur, A. Siri says the government is actively promoting the method

Governor Advocates for Uniforms and Employment-Oriented Education in Universities

Lucknow, May 20: Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel emphasized the importance of student welfare, quality improvement, employment-oriented ed

Minister Madhu Bangarappa, advocates meet CM Siddaramaiah, appeal for HC bench in Shivamogga

New trust floated to promote classical art

17.5 kg MDMA seized in major drug bust, 8 held

Stud Poker, Prokofiev, Siege Courageous and Redefined excel

Collector inspects PHC construction and development works in Mayiladuthurai district

Assam Congress MLA Nurul Huda Opposes Interference in Religious Practices by Proposed UCC

Guwahati, May 20: Assam Congress MLA Nurul Huda criticized the BJP government on Wednesday regarding the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC). He st

Strengthening Ties: The Foundation of India-Italy Relations through Modi-Meloni Meetings

New Delhi, May 20: Prime Minister Narendra Modis recent visit to Italy marked the final leg of his five-nation tour. Upon his arrival in Rome, he

Violation of RTI Act: A.P. Information Commission imposes 25,000 penalty on Mines Director

The official, while he was Public Information Officer, failed to provide information sought by a complainant within the stipulated period, the Co

What fighting a forest fire near my farm taught me about community

Forest fires in India have risen by over 80%, and the only way to fight them is to create your own micro-climate

Pharmacies strike against online sale of medicines sees widespread participation in Tiruchi region

Bengaluru: Lokayukta police arrest school staffer in 20,000 bribery case

U.S.-Iran talks: Pakistan's Interior Minister travels to Tehran for second time within a week

Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Tehran for his second visit within a week as regional diplomatic activity intensified amid ong

Six Arrested in Jamshedpur for Extortion and Shooting Incident

Jamshedpur, May 20: Police have made significant progress in a shooting incident involving a textile businessman in Jamshedpurs Jugsalai market.

Coimbatore youth saves five lives through organ donation

Several lower level police officers of Karur transferred out of the district

No power in parts of Coimbatore on May 21

SEC, office bearers of various associations call on CM Vijay

Central districts shine in SSLC results; Pudukottai tops State with 97.57%

ASHA workers hold celebratory march in Thrissur to welcome hike in honorarium

Government gives hope to all skilled workers, says INTUC

Keralas New Cabinet Formed Under Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan, 14 First-Time Ministers Appointed

Thiruvananthapuram, May 20: After days of political maneuvering and intense discussions, the allocation of departments in Keralas 21-member Unite

MSME Sector to Strengthen Uttar Pradeshs Economy: Bhupendra Chaudhary

Lucknow, May 20: Bhupendra Chaudhary, the Minister for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Uttar Pradesh, stated on Wednesday that th

Hema Malini Praises Krishnaavataram Part 1

Mathura, May 20: The divine tales of Lord Krishna have always captivated audiences, especially when adapted into films. Recently, the movie Krish

O.S. Manian denies AadhavArjunas claim on attempt to forge DMK-AIADMK alliance

The AIADMK general secretary had,both inside and outside the legislaturein the last five years, highlighted vigorously the lapses of the previous

In Focus Podcast | Cockroach Janta Party: What does it mean to represent Indias cockroaches?

Abhijeet Dipkes Cockroach Janta Party is energizing Gen Z, transforming humor into a powerful movement for youth voices in politics.

Coimbatore records improved 97.09% pass rate; Tiruppur achieves 96.28% in Class X public examination

Core sector growth quickens to 1.7% in April 2026 on higher activity in steel and cement sectors

The government data also revised upwards the growth in the eight core industries in March 2026, as compared to the preliminary data released last

Rajnath Singh Highlights Operation Sindoor as a Symbol of New Indias Strength

Seoul, May 20: Defense Minister Rajnath Singh stated that Operation Sindoor exemplifies Indias emergence as a strong, confident, and capable nati

UAE Condemns Barakah Drone Attack as Terrorist Act, Urges Iraq to Curb Aggressive Activities

Abu Dhabi, May 20: The UAE has labeled the recent drone attack on the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant as a terrorist act. In a statement released on

'How many more Americans will die?': Rep. Moulton explodes at Adm. Brad Cooper over Iran war

Young Cricketer Manav Suthar Selected for Test Series Against Afghanistan

Shri Ganganagar, May 20: Young cricketer Manav Suthar from Shri Ganganagar has been selected for the Indian team for the upcoming Test series aga

Ministers Arrive by E-Rickshaw for Cabinet Meeting Amid Energy Crisis

Bhopal, May 20: The ongoing conflict in West Asia has intensified the energy crisis in many countries around the world. To prevent such a situati

Government Cracks Down on Misinformation Ahead of NEET-UG Re-Examination

New Delhi, May 20: In light of the upcoming NEET-UG re-examination, the central government has directed Meta, Google, and Telegram to take strict

ED Summons Former West Bengal Minister Rathin Ghosh Again in Municipal Recruitment Scam

Kolkata, May 20: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has intensified its investigation into the high-profile municipal recruitment scam in West Beng

Residents of Lithuania's capital told to shelter as drone alarm underlines NATO's eastern jitters

Authorities in Vilnius instructed residents to take shelter after drone alarms were triggered, underscoring growing security concerns along NATOs

I left my seven-figure Barclays job at 21 without another offer: LSR graduate shares why her perfect on paper life didnt feel right

Vidhi Moondra, a recent graduate, left her seven-figure job at Barclays at age twenty-one. She felt disconnected despite a seemingly perfect care

UDF Scraps SilverLine Project, to De-Notify Land Orders

Govt to review protest cases, remove survey stones

Bengaluru: Govt gets 2-month breather to hold civic polls amid concerns of setback in Congress

The Supreme Court has granted a two-month extension for Bengaluru's city corporation elections, pushing the deadline to August 31. This decision

Awami League Voices Concern Over Rising Violence Against Its Members in Bangladesh

Dhaka, May 20: The Awami League of Bangladesh expressed deep concern on Wednesday regarding the ongoing attacks on its leaders, activists, and th

Chinese proverb of the day: 'If people are of one heart, even loess can become...' - life lessons on teamwork, collective effort and how unity can transform challenges into success

Chinese proverb of the day: Human history shows unity builds societies and aids recovery. A Chinese proverb states that with one heart, even ordi

2020 Delhi riots: Court acquits four, says relying on police witnesses would be 'dangerous'

The court found serious discrepancies in the evidence and noted that the complainant could not be produced during the trial

Ukraine ally Britain eases sanctions on Russian oil as fuel prices surge over Iran conflict

The closure of Strait of Hormuz and fears of fuel shortage have pushed Britain to temporarily ease sanctions on Russian oil refined in third coun

Namakkal administration claims Collector inspired Class 10 school topper

Tribute to Bravery: J&K School Named After Pahalgam Hero Adil Shah

The institution, formerly known as Hapatnar High School, has now been officially rechristened as Shaheed Aadil Memorial High School.

U.K. cancels a planned rise in motor fuel tax

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the government is stepping in to keep fuel costs down for millions of drivers, understanding the pressure of ene

Major Scam Uncovered in Ghaziabad Housing Project: CBI Exposes Builder-Bank Nexus

New Delhi, May 20: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has unveiled a significant builder-bank nexus linked to fraudulent activities involv

Drone-Dropped Narcotics Consignment Recovered Along Jammu Border

According to official sources, the recovery was made in the Bahadurpur Panchayat area of the Bishnah sector after a local farmer noticed a suspic

Young Man Climbs Power Pole After Girlfriend Refuses Marriage Proposal

Bengaluru, May 20: A young man in Karnataka climbed a power pole on Wednesday after his girlfriend rejected his marriage proposal, causing chaos

Politicising Zubeen Garg's death backfired on Congress-led Opposition in Assam polls: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

The 52-year-old singer had gone to the Southeast Asian nation to perform in the 4th edition of the festival

Evening news wrap: PM Modi and Meloni elevate strategic ties; fathers 'selling' daughters in Afghanistan & more

India and Italy elevated their bilateral ties to a Special Strategic Partnership, focusing on AI, space, and innovation. Meanwhile, Kerala's new

Salem district registers pass percentage of 94.21 in Class 10 examination

IPL 2026 | From reluctant bowler to rising all-rounder: Madhav steps up at Capitals

SC stand on caste census a ray of hope for BCs: National BC Dal president

Assam BJP MLA Calls for Reduction in VIP Convoys and Security Expenses

Guwahati, May 20: BJP MLA Mrinal Saikia from the Khumtai constituency in Assam has called for a significant reduction in the culture of VIP convo

Why are terror operatives opting for cosmetic procedures: Personal reasons or biometric escape plan?

A Lashkar-e-Taiba operative reportedly paused his infiltration mission in Srinagar for a hair transplant, while another, arrested in Delhi, had a

Rajnath Singh Strengthens India-South Korea Ties with Key Agreements

New Delhi, May 20: India and South Korea exchanged several significant agreements on Wednesday. These include a pact to enhance defense cyber coo

Gujarat Government Imposes Strict Travel Curbs on Staff to Save Fuel

The Gujarat government has issued strict new guidelines to save fuel, including curbs on foreign travel, reduced vehicle usage, promotion of EVs

How this Ghaziabad ward residents solved stray dogs problem without euthanasia; become first in UP to achieve...

Even as the Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to recall its decision to remove stray dogs from public places like hospitals, schools and railway

Pet exhibition to be held at Yercaud Summer Festival on May 24

Multilateral military exercise PRAGATI 2026 commences in Meghalaya

Military exercise PRAGATI 2026 has begun in Meghalaya. Twelve friendly nations are participating. The exercise focuses on counter-terrorism in ch

US test fires mobile rocket system near Mount Fuji in rapid 'shoot and scoot' drill

US Marines conducted a rocket test firing in Japan. The exercise showcased the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, a crucial weapon for the Am

J&K Orders Probe into Jammu Demolitions Amid Row over Tribal Rights and Forest Land

The panel has been tasked with conducting a detailed investigation into the circumstances surrounding the demolition and submitting its findings

Decision on joining TVK-led Tamil Nadu Cabinet soon: VCK chief Thirumavalavan

Speaking to reporters after TVK leader and Public Works Minister Aadhav Arjuna gave an open invitation to the VCK to join the Cabinet, Mr. Thirum

CBI Custody of Shubham Khairnar Extended in NEET Paper Leak Case

New Delhi, May 20: The investigation into the NEET UG paper leak case is intensifying. The Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi has extended the Central B

Road namaz not prayer but disturbance: VHP seeks nationwide ban

The Vishva Hindu Parishad has urged state governments to prohibit namaz on roads, citing constitutional and judicial directives. The organization

Why You Should Never Eat Lychee On An Empty Stomach: Doctor Explains Toxicity, Encephalitis Risks

Dr Arun Shah explains why you should never eat litchi on an empty stomach. There are various serious health risks associated with it, and how to

Ricky Ponting Backs Punjab Kings Skipper Shreyas Iyer as Future India T20 Captain After Suryakumar Yadav

Ricky Ponting believes Shreyas Iyer is among the top contenders to become Indias next T20 captain, praising his leadership, maturity and IPL perf

NEET-UG Re-Exam: Dharmendra Pradhan Holds High-Level Security meeting, Orders Crackdown on Fake Telegram Channels

NEET UG Re-Exam 2026: Dharmendra Pradhan orders crackdown on fake Telegram channels spreading misinformation ahead of the NEET UG re-examination.

Erode district registers 97.03 pass percentage in Class 10 examinations

'I don't mean to be rude...': Sen. Kennedy TORCHES 'woke' lawyer over Racial Gerrymandering ruling

IUML will decide on joining Cabinet on May 21: Kader Mohideen

We have no issues with the AIADMK rebel faction [joining the Cabinet]. We will withdraw support if BJP is included in the Cabinet

How Meta wants to profile 13-year-olds on Insta, Facebook

Instagram and Facebook have a problem with underage users there's too many of them. Parent company, Meta, aims to root out under-13s with an age

Population incentives reflect need for debate on low fertility rates: Nara Lokesh

We felt that this is the right way to create a mechanism where families that choose to have more children are supported by the State, says IT & E

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister To Write To CBI For Probe Into Twisha Sharma Case

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister To Write To CBI For Probe Into Twisha Sharma Case

Top news of the day: India, Italy agree to elevate ties, TVK extends open invitation to VCK, IUML to be part of Tamil Nadu Cabinet; and more

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Banks Asked to Nudge APY Subscribers Towards Higher Pension Plans

The flagship social security scheme, Atal Pension Yojana (APY), has witnessed gross enrolments crossing the 9 crore mark, and in FY26, a record 1