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Daughter seeks father’s missing watch, sweater after death at Bengaluru hospital; says it is her memory of him

IANS | May 22, 2026 12:07 PM

Bengaluru, May 22 (IANS) A woman in Bengaluru has approached the police alleging that a luxury Rado wristwatch worth Rs 1.80 lakh and a half-sleeve sweater belonging to her deceased father — which she described as one of the last memories she had of him — were stolen while he was undergoing treatment at a private hospital in the city.

Why am I being treated like a terrorist: Twisha Sharma’s mother-in-law denies ignoring police notices

IANS | May 22, 2026 11:40 AM

Bhopal, May 22 (IANS) In a significant development in the high-profile dowry death case of Twisha Sharma, her mother-in-law Giribala Singh on Friday denied claims that she ignored three police notices and questioned why she was being treated "like a terrorist under UAPA.”

Centre brings Pregabalin drug under Schedule H1 to prevent misuse, boost regulation

IANS | May 22, 2026 11:33 AM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Health Ministry on Friday said it has notified the inclusion of the drug ‘Pregabalin’ under Schedule H1 of the Drugs Rules, 1945. The decision has been taken in view of reports received from certain states regarding the misuse and abuse of Pregabalin, particularly among youth.

Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan elected as new Kerala Assembly Speaker in triangular contest

IANS | May 22, 2026 11:02 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 21 (IANS) In a moment that blended parliamentary tradition with rare political theatre, seven-time Congress legislator Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan was on Friday elected Speaker of the 16th Kerala Legislative Assembly after a historic three-cornered contest that underscored the new political equations in the state.

ECI announces bypolls to two Rajya Sabha seats from Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu

IANS | May 22, 2026 10:46 AM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced bypolls to the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) on Friday, to fill two casual vacancies arising from Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu.

US firm Capital Group invests heavily in Adani companies, cuts exposure to Reliance: Report

IANS | May 22, 2026 10:46 AM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) In a major shift among foreign investors regarding their investments in India's largest conglomerates, the prominent investment management firm Capital Group has increased its exposure to Adani Group companies while decreasing holdings in Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), according to a new report.

ECI announces Rajya Sabha polls for 24 seats in 10 states on June 18

IANS | May 22, 2026 10:29 AM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday announced the schedule for the biennial elections to the Rajya Sabha to fill 24 seats, which are falling vacant due to the retirement of members in June and July 2026.

After notices to Abhishek Banerjee’s properties, Mamata Banerjee calls meet with KMC councillors

IANS | May 22, 2026 10:24 AM

Kolkata, May 22 (IANS) Trinamool Congress supremo and former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has convened an emergency meeting with all the party councillors in Kolkata Municipal Corporation, following successive notices from the KMC to her nephew Abhishek Banerjee’s multiple properties during the last seven days.

From IAS officers, judges to CCTV operators: Twisha Sharma’s lawyer releases Giribala Singh’s call list

IANS | May 22, 2026 10:10 AM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) The mystery surrounding Twisha Sharma’s death is deepening as her lawyer released a list of mobile numbers contacted by retired Bhopal judge Giribala Singh after her daughter-in-law died.

BSF women conquer Mt Everest as force marks diamond jubilee; Amit Shah praises 'Nari Shakti'

IANS | May 22, 2026 9:57 AM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday extended his heartfelt congratulations to the all-women mountaineering team of the Border Security Force (BSF) for scripting history by successfully summiting Mount Everest.

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Daughter seeks father’s missing watch, sweater after death at Bengaluru hospital; says it is her memory of him

Why am I being treated like a terrorist: Twisha Sharma’s mother-in-law denies ignoring police notices

Centre brings Pregabalin drug under Schedule H1 to prevent misuse, boost regulation

Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan elected as new Kerala Assembly Speaker in triangular contest

ECI announces bypolls to two Rajya Sabha seats from Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu

US firm Capital Group invests heavily in Adani companies, cuts exposure to Reliance: Report

ECI announces Rajya Sabha polls for 24 seats in 10 states on June 18

After notices to Abhishek Banerjee’s properties, Mamata Banerjee calls meet with KMC councillors

From IAS officers, judges to CCTV operators: Twisha Sharma’s lawyer releases Giribala Singh’s call list

BSF women conquer Mt Everest as force marks diamond jubilee; Amit Shah praises 'Nari Shakti'

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