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Heatwave grips North India, temperatures cross 45 degrees Celsius, IMD issues red, orange alerts

IANS | May 20, 2026 8:28 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Severe heatwave conditions continued to intensify across Delhi and several parts of North India on Wednesday, with temperatures crossing 45 degrees Celsius in many areas of Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue red and orange alerts in multiple states.

Cyprus President arrives in Mumbai on four-day State Visit to India

IANS | May 20, 2026 8:02 PM

Mumbai, May 20 (IANS) Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides on Wednesday arrived in Mumbai for his four-day State Visit to India.

Woman arrested with drugs in J&K's Reasi; third NDPS case filed

IANS | May 20, 2026 8:02 PM

Reasi, May 20 (IANS) Continuing its sustained crackdown on drug trafficking under the ongoing 'Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyaan', police in the Union Territory's Reasi district recovered 58 grams of 'ganja' (narcotics) from a woman, officials said on Wednesday.

NCW steps in; ex-servicemen take to streets in Bhopal demanding justice for Twisha Sharma

IANS | May 20, 2026 7:34 PM

Bhopal, May 20 (IANS) The National Commission for Women has taken suo motu cognisance of the suspicious death of Twisha Sharma, a young woman from Noida who died in Bhopal just five months after her marriage, amid serious allegations of dowry harassment and torture.

Avoid direct exposure, keep hydrated: Ganga Ram Hospital doctor's advice amid prevailing heatwave

IANS | May 20, 2026 7:32 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) A top doctor of Sir Ganga Ram Hospital's Department of Internal Medicine on Wednesday advised people to avoid direct exposure to the sun and keep themselves hydrated as much as possible, amid the prevailing heatwave conditions in different parts of the country.

Kerala CM Satheesan keeps key portfolios as UDF finalises ministerial allocations

IANS | May 20, 2026 7:04 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 20 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan has retained the plum portfolios of Finance, Law and Ports in the 21-member United Democratic Front (UDF) ministry, whose portfolio allocation was finalised after days of intense coalition discussions and internal bargaining.

PM Modi gifting Melody toffees to Meloni breaks internet, video crosses past 100 million views

IANS | May 20, 2026 6:27 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) The video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifting a pack of Melody toffee to Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday morning first took social media by storm and has now created a record of sorts in terms of views and public engagement.

Melody to ears: India’s toffee exports jump nearly 166 pc since FY14, says Piyush Goyal

IANS | May 20, 2026 5:50 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said India’s toffee exports have witnessed a sharp rise of nearly 166 per cent since 2013-14.

India’s core infra industries clock 1.7 per cent growth in April

IANS | May 20, 2026 5:38 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) The combined index of India’s eight core infrastructure industries increased by 1.7 per cent during April this year, compared to the same month of the previous year, with cement, steel and electricity recording a positive growth, according to data released by the Commerce and Industry Ministry on Wednesday.

Piyush Goyal slams Rahul Gandhi over remark on PM Modi's Italy visit

IANS | May 20, 2026 5:34 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal hit out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday after the latter criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Italy in a snide social media post on X.

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Heatwave grips North India, temperatures cross 45 degrees Celsius, IMD issues red, orange alerts

Cyprus President arrives in Mumbai on four-day State Visit to India

Woman arrested with drugs in J&K's Reasi; third NDPS case filed

NCW steps in; ex-servicemen take to streets in Bhopal demanding justice for Twisha Sharma

Avoid direct exposure, keep hydrated: Ganga Ram Hospital doctor's advice amid prevailing heatwave

Kerala CM Satheesan keeps key portfolios as UDF finalises ministerial allocations

PM Modi gifting Melody toffees to Meloni breaks internet, video crosses past 100 million views

Melody to ears: India’s toffee exports jump nearly 166 pc since FY14, says Piyush Goyal

India’s core infra industries clock 1.7 per cent growth in April

Piyush Goyal slams Rahul Gandhi over remark on PM Modi's Italy visit

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