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From alert to action: Why India's weather warnings still miss the last mile

Why does a modern warning ecosystem still fail to protect people on the ground? Experts detail deeper problems in India's weather alert system

From alert to action: Why India's weather warnings still miss the last mile
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 5:54 PM IST

Nights are getting warmer in India: Why this trend will only worsen

From climate change to concrete heat traps, rising night-time temperatures are reducing cooling hours and making heatwaves more dangerous across Indian cities

Nights are getting warmer in India: Why this trend will only worsen
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 5:41 PM IST

PM Modi gifts Melody to Italian PM Meloni; investors buy wrong Parle stock

A video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifting Melody toffees to Italy's Giorgia Meloni during his Rome visit sparked a social media frenzy and sent Parle Industries shares soaring 5%

PM Modi gifts Melody to Italian PM Meloni; investors buy wrong Parle stock
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 4:37 PM IST

Why are transporters in Delhi-NCR protesting revised ECC charges?

Delhi raised Environment Compensation Charges as part of its anti-pollution drive, while transporters warn the move could hurt supply chains and businesses

Why are transporters in Delhi-NCR protesting revised ECC charges?
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 2:44 PM IST

Disarming people with firearms across Manipur is of urgent need, says CM

Singh made the remarks during a meeting with a delegation of Tangkhul Naga community from Sinakeithei Village in Ukhrul district who urged him to deploy state police forces in the village

Disarming people with firearms across Manipur is of urgent need, says CM
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 2:38 PM IST

Constitution under constant attack from BJP-RSS, says Rahul Gandhi

He was addressing a 'Bahujan Swabhiman Sabha' in Raebareli, his parliamentary constituency, in memory of revolutionary Veera Pasi who belonged to the district

Constitution under constant attack from BJP-RSS, says Rahul Gandhi
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 2:21 PM IST

Kerala govt scraps Silverline project, to revoke land acquisition notices

Satheesan said at a press conference here that the notifications with regard to acquiring land for the project will be revoked

Kerala govt scraps Silverline project, to revoke land acquisition notices
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 2:04 PM IST

Super El Niño 2026 threat grows: Why India could face major risks

A developing Super El Niño risks weakening India's monsoon, hurting farm output, raising food prices and intensifying heatwaves, posing risks to the economy at large

Super El Niño 2026 threat grows: Why India could face major risks
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 1:38 PM IST

Country must stay alert amid West Asia crisis: Civil aviation minister

Naidu, during his maiden visit to Ranchi, said every sector, including civil aviation, must take responsibility and plan proactively to minimise the impact on citizens and the country

Country must stay alert amid West Asia crisis: Civil aviation minister
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 1:21 PM IST

SC seeks Centre, states reply on PIL seeking 30% quota for women lawyers

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

SC seeks Centre, states reply on PIL seeking 30% quota for women lawyers
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 1:20 PM IST

KG-basin dispute: RIL, others seek mediation, SC refuses to halt hearing

The counsel urged the bench that hearing in the case may be stopped till the mediation outcome

KG-basin dispute: RIL, others seek mediation, SC refuses to halt hearing
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 12:02 PM IST

Govt pursuing policy of 'continued calibrated capitulation' to China: Cong

Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh also raised the issue of the Great Nicobar project to attack the government

Govt pursuing policy of 'continued calibrated capitulation' to China: Cong
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 11:38 AM IST

IMD forecasts severe heat in north India; Delhi under 'orange alert'

The IMD has forecast heatwave to severe heatwave conditions over large parts of northwest and central India over the coming days till May 25

IMD forecasts severe heat in north India; Delhi under 'orange alert'
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 10:01 AM IST

Simultaneous polls could save ₹7 trillion: Joint parliamentary panel chief

JPC chairman PP Chaudhary claimed that if simultaneous elections are held, the country will save ₹7 trillion, increasing the GDP by 1.6 per cent

Simultaneous polls could save ₹7 trillion: Joint parliamentary panel chief
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 9:58 AM IST

NTA strengthens leadership with appointment of DG, ADG level officers

This move comes after NEET-UG 2026, conducted on May 3, was cancelled by the NTA on May 12 following allegations of a coordinated paper leak

NTA strengthens leadership with appointment of DG, ADG level officers
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 7:58 AM IST

High power costs put cooling out of reach in India's parched heart

Rising electricity costs is worsening heat stress for low-income households

High power costs put cooling out of reach in India's parched heart
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 7:38 AM IST

SC allows euthanasia of rabid, ill, and demonstrably dangerous stray dogs

The Supreme Court said civic authorities may euthanise dangerous stray dogs after veterinary assessment in areas facing serious public safety threats

SC allows euthanasia of rabid, ill, and demonstrably dangerous stray dogs
Updated On : 19 May 2026 | 11:33 PM IST

Court denies interim bail to Umar Khalid, says grounds not justified

A Delhi court rejected Umar Khalid's interim bail plea in the 2020 northeast Delhi riots case, citing insufficient grounds for temporary release

Court denies interim bail to Umar Khalid, says grounds not justified
Updated On : 19 May 2026 | 11:05 PM IST

SC asks SpiceJet to seek Delhi HC relief on Rs 144 crore payment timeline

The Supreme Court asked SpiceJet to move the Delhi High Court for more time to pay Rs 144 crore to Kalanithi Maran and Kal Airways

SC asks SpiceJet to seek Delhi HC relief on Rs 144 crore payment timeline
Updated On : 19 May 2026 | 7:02 PM IST

Grap-1 restrictions imposed across Delhi-NCR as air quality turns 'poor'

CAQM has imposed Stage 1 restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (Grap) across Delhi-NCR after the region's air quality slipped into the "poor" category

Grap-1 restrictions imposed across Delhi-NCR as air quality turns 'poor'
Updated On : 19 May 2026 | 6:48 PM IST