States

J&K Police tightens anti-drug crackdown with GPS monitoring, property demolition

20 May 2026 | 3:40 PM

Srinagar, May 20 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday intensified its anti-narcotics campaign under the ongoing “Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan” by introducing GPS-based monitoring of a bailed-out accused, demolishing an alleged narcotics-linked property in Srinagar and initiating administrative action against persons involved in drug-related cases.

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Suvendu Adhikari promises monthly North Bengal visits, says BJP will fulfil every poll commitment

20 May 2026 | 3:31 PM

Kolkata, May 20 (UNI) West Bengal Chief Minister said North Bengal has stood firmly with the BJP for the past 17 years and asserted that it was now the party’s turn to repay the people by fulfilling every electoral promise made to them.

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Left parties not averse to VCK joining Vijay's cabinet, warns of reconsidering support to TVK if AIADMK rebels inducted

20 May 2026 | 3:28 PM

Chennai, May 20 (UNI) With the eagerly awaited expansion of the TVK cabinet likely tomorrow, which could see heralding of a first ever coalition government in Tamil Nadu and its new found ally Congress becoming part of the government after six decades, the unconditional support offered by the two Left Parties to bail out the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Government headed by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay seems to have now turned conditional.

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JDU MLA Anant Singh’s anticipatory bail verdict reserved in viral video, arms act case

20 May 2026 | 3:24 PM

Gopalganj, 20 May (UNI) District and Session Judge-III-cum special judge MP and MLA court Rajendra Kumar Pandey today reserved a verdict on the anticipatory bail application of the ruling JDU MLA Anant Singh in connection with the case related to a viral video and an arms act.

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Gov stresses on quality education during visit to rural school

20 May 2026 | 3:21 PM

Dharamshala, May 20 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta on Wednesday visited the Government Primary School at Gujrehra in Kangra district and emphasized that there should be no compromise with the quality of education in rural areas of the state.

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SC grants Karnataka final extension till Aug 31 for GBA polls

20 May 2026 | 3:15 PM

Bengaluru, May 20 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted Karnataka government a final extension till August 31 to conduct the long-pending elections to the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) civic bodies, warning that no further delay would be permitted.

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'Brand Bihar' initiative to strengthen state identity, perception and investment

20 May 2026 | 3:06 PM

Patna, May 20 (UNI) The Bihar Government on Wednesday launched “Brand Bihar”, a strategic state-wide initiative to build a cohesive and forward-looking identity for the State, strengthening perception through facts and ground-level transformation and positioning Bihar as an emerging destination for investment, innovation, and opportunity.

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Hyderabad to be key global technology hub for Southwest Airlines, says CIO Lauren Woods

20 May 2026 | 2:53 PM

Hyderabad, May 20 (UNI) Southwest Airlines Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer (CIO) Lauren Woods on Wednesday said the airline’s newly inaugurated Global Innovation Centre (GIC) in Hyderabad would serve as a key hub within its global network to strengthen business and technology capabilities and support future-ready aviation solutions.

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ICMR PCOS Task Force raises objection to renaming of PCOS as PMOS

20 May 2026 | 2:43 PM

Srinagar, May 20 (UNI) The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) PCOS Task Force has strongly objected to the proposed renaming of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) to “Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS),” calling it premature, regionally skewed, and lacking global clinical consensus.

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Japan keen to expand economic, cultural ties with Odisha

20 May 2026 | 2:40 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 20 (UNI) Japan has expressed keen interest in expanding its economic, cultural and tourism engagement with Odisha, with both sides agreeing to strengthen cooperation in trade, investment, technology and skill development.

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J&K Police seize heroin in Jammu’s Bishnah, suspect drone drop from Pakistan

20 May 2026 | 2:37 PM

Jammu, May 20 (UNI) In a major breakthrough, Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday seized a major haul of heroin suspected to be drone dropped from the Pakistan side close to an international border in Bishnah belt here.

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Kerala Cabinet recommends extension of PSC Rank lists till Nov 30

20 May 2026 | 2:35 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 20 (UNI) The Kerala Cabinet on Wednesday decided to recommend to the Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) that the validity of all PSC rank lists due to expire on August 31 be extended till November 30, 2026.

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Southwest Airlines opens Global Innovation Centre in Hyderabad

20 May 2026 | 2:28 PM

Hyderabad, May 20 (UNI) Global carrier Southwest Airlines on Wednesday inaugurated its Global Innovation Centre (GIC) at the Argus Building in Sattva Knowledge City, Gachibowli, marking a significant addition to Hyderabad’s growing Global Capability Centre (GCC) ecosystem.

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Japan, Odisha explore stronger cooperation in trade, tourism, technology & youth employment

20 May 2026 | 2:22 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 20 (UNI) Odisha and Japan are set to deepen bilateral ties with Japan’s Tottori Prefecture and Odisha agreeing to establish a “Sister State” partnership aimed at boosting cooperation in trade, investment, tourism, technology and academic exchanges.

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Severe heat wave grips Uttar Pradesh, red alert issued in 11 districts

20 May 2026 | 2:18 PM

Lucknow, May 20 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh is reeling under intense heat and heatwave conditions, with Banda remaining the hottest city in the country for the third consecutive day, recording a temperature of 48.2 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, 4.7 degrees above normal.

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