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PM Modi receives Food and Agriculture Organisation’s highest honour: Agricola Medal

PM Modi receives Food and Agriculture Organisation’s highest honour: Agricola Medal

May 20, 2026

Pune Civic Body Seals RCC Coaching Centre In NEET Paper Leak Probe

Pune Civic Body Seals RCC Coaching Centre In NEET Paper Leak Probe

Pioneer News Service•May 20, 2026

PM Modi gifts ‘Melody’ to Giorgia Meloni, revives viral ‘Melodi’ trend in Rome

PM Modi gifts ‘Melody’ to Giorgia Meloni, revives viral ‘Melodi’ trend in Rome

Pioneer News Service•May 20, 2026

Air India AI-171 crash probe in final stage, report expected soon: Aviation Minister

Air India AI-171 crash probe in final stage, report expected soon: Aviation Minister

Pioneer News Service•May 20, 2026

Putin tells Xi Russia-China ties have reached ‘Unprecedented High Level’

Putin tells Xi Russia-China ties have reached ‘Unprecedented High Level’

Pioneer News Service•May 20, 2026

Trending News

Delhi High Court asks CBFC to review ‘Dhurandhar 2’ over security concerns

Delhi High Court asks CBFC to review ‘Dhurandhar 2’ over security concerns

May 20, 2026

CM Rekha Gupta criticizes Congress and Rahul Gandhi amid political exchange

CM Rekha Gupta criticizes Congress and Rahul Gandhi amid political exchange

May 20, 2026

Severe Heatwave Alert Issued for Noida, Ghaziabad and West UP

Severe Heatwave Alert Issued for Noida, Ghaziabad and West UP

By • May 20, 2026

Rahul Gandhi slams PM Modi over ‘Melodi Toffees’ gift to PM Meloni amid economic criticism

Rahul Gandhi slams PM Modi over ‘Melodi Toffees’ gift to PM Meloni amid economic criticism

By • May 20, 2026

US Report claims 42 Aircraft lost in Iran War including F-15, F-35 And MQ-9 Reaper Drones

US Report claims 42 Aircraft lost in Iran War including F-15, F-35 And MQ-9 Reaper Drones

By • May 20, 2026

PM Modi holds Delegation-Level talks with Italian President Sergio Mattarella in Rome

PM Modi holds Delegation-Level talks with Italian President Sergio Mattarella in Rome

By • May 20, 2026

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India

Gandhinagar cyber raid busts terror, drug network

India•May 20, 2026

Gandhinagar cyber raid busts terror, drug network

Drug peddler’s property worth Rs 1.5 cr attached in Srinagar

India•May 20, 2026

Drug peddler’s property worth Rs 1.5 cr attached in Srinagar

Maharashtra Govt signs MoUs for nuclear energy projects

India•May 20, 2026

Maharashtra Govt signs MoUs for nuclear energy projects

Prioritise maintenance of ponds: Haryana CM to officials

India•May 20, 2026

Prioritise maintenance of ponds: Haryana CM to officials

Dutch pact boosts Gujarat’s Kalpasar project

India•May 20, 2026

Dutch pact boosts Gujarat’s Kalpasar project

CPI(M), BJP clash over Vande Mataram in Kerala

India•May 20, 2026

CPI(M), BJP clash over Vande Mataram in Kerala

In Memorium of General BC Khanduri

India•May 20, 2026

In Memorium of General BC Khanduri

TVK dismisses AIADMK Cabinet buzz, extends invitation to allies due yo political speculation

India•May 20, 2026

TVK dismisses AIADMK Cabinet buzz, extends invitation to allies due yo political speculation

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami pays emotional tribute to former CM B.C. Khanduri

India•May 20, 2026

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami pays emotional tribute to former CM B.C. Khanduri

Dalai Lama attends long life prayer ceremony at Tsuglagkhang temple in Dharamsala

India•May 20, 2026

Dalai Lama attends long life prayer ceremony at Tsuglagkhang temple in Dharamsala

BJP Releases list of 43 properties allegedly linked to Abhishek Banerjee, TMC rejects claims

India•May 20, 2026

BJP Releases list of 43 properties allegedly linked to Abhishek Banerjee, TMC rejects claims

Supreme Court dismisses plea against caste enumeration in census

India•May 20, 2026

Supreme Court dismisses plea against caste enumeration in census

International News

Video and satellite photos show Iran’s oil spill on Persian Gulf island

Video and satellite photos show Iran’s oil spill on Persian Gulf island

Manoj Sharma sworn new Chief Justice of Nepal SC

Manoj Sharma sworn new Chief Justice of Nepal SC

Security officer found dead at Indian mission in Bangladesh

Security officer found dead at Indian mission in Bangladesh

Putin arrives in China for talks with Xi after Trump’s visit

Putin arrives in China for talks with Xi after Trump’s visit

Iranian Nobel laureate released from hospital

Iranian Nobel laureate released from hospital

China responds positively to Trump’s remarks on Taiwan

China responds positively to Trump’s remarks on Taiwan

Business & Money

ED gets Godman Ashok Kharat’s custody till May 26 in Rs 70 crore money laundering case

Business•May 20, 2026

ED gets Godman Ashok Kharat’s custody till May 26 in Rs 70 crore money laundering case

Stocks end lower on fag-end selling in blue-chips

Business•May 20, 2026

Stocks end lower on fag-end selling in blue-chips

Adani group stocks rally; NDTV surges over 7%

Business•May 20, 2026

Adani group stocks rally; NDTV surges over 7%

Shares of oil marketing companies rally more than three per cent

Business•May 20, 2026

Shares of oil marketing companies rally more than three per cent

PepsiCo India to invest Rs 5,700 cr by 2030 on capacity expansion

Business•May 20, 2026

PepsiCo India to invest Rs 5,700 cr by 2030 on capacity expansion

Ind-Ra projects GDP growth to slow to 6.7% in FY27

Business•May 20, 2026

Ind-Ra projects GDP growth to slow to 6.7% in FY27

India’s edible oil imports rise three pc in FY26

Business•May 20, 2026

India’s edible oil imports rise three pc in FY26

Rupee falls to 96.60 in intraday trade; settles at all-time low of 96.52/$

Business•May 20, 2026

Rupee falls to 96.60 in intraday trade; settles at all-time low of 96.52/$

Goyal asks industry to turn global uncertainties into opportunities

Business•May 20, 2026

Goyal asks industry to turn global uncertainties into opportunities

Gold rebounds Rs 800 to Rs 1.63 lakh/10g

Business•May 20, 2026

Gold rebounds Rs 800 to Rs 1.63 lakh/10g

Rupee falls to record low, drops 23 Paise against US Dollar

Business•May 19, 2026

Rupee falls to record low, drops 23 Paise against US Dollar

India to continue buying Russian oil, says official

Business•May 19, 2026

India to continue buying Russian oil, says official

Impact

How Samuel Leeds Restored a Historic Castle Linked to Churchill and De Gaulle — and Earned the Gratitude of the Last Surviving Free French Soldier

Impact•May 09, 2026

How Samuel Leeds Restored a Historic Castle Linked to Churchill and De Gaulle — and Earned the Gratitude of the Last Surviving Free French Soldier

Used Car Loan vs Dealer Finance: Which Option Actually Saves You More Money?

Impact•May 01, 2026

Used Car Loan vs Dealer Finance: Which Option Actually Saves You More Money?

Health Insurance Plans in India for Self- Employed Professionals: A Tailored Buying Guide

Impact•May 01, 2026

Health Insurance Plans in India for Self- Employed Professionals: A Tailored Buying Guide

Best International Travel Insurance From India: How to Evaluate Plans on The Dimensions That Predict Real Performance

Impact•Apr 30, 2026

Best International Travel Insurance From India: How to Evaluate Plans on The Dimensions That Predict Real Performance

The West Texas Data Center Boom With Ryan Gibson

Impact•Apr 30, 2026

The West Texas Data Center Boom With Ryan Gibson

First All India Moot Court Competition at Dr Akhilesh Das Gupta Law School concludes

Impact•Apr 30, 2026

First All India Moot Court Competition at Dr Akhilesh Das Gupta Law School concludes

ZKTOR’s Larger Story, A Trust-Led Indian Digital Ecosystem for South Asia

Impact•Apr 29, 2026

ZKTOR’s Larger Story, A Trust-Led Indian Digital Ecosystem for South Asia

Dr Akhilesh Das Gupta Law School to host 1st All India Moot Court Competition

Impact•Apr 28, 2026

Dr Akhilesh Das Gupta Law School to host 1st All India Moot Court Competition

Tesamorelin: Expanding Research Horizons in Growth Hormone–Releasing Hormone Analog Science

Impact•Apr 24, 2026

Tesamorelin: Expanding Research Horizons in Growth Hormone–Releasing Hormone Analog Science

A Practical Guide to What Comprehensive Bike Insurance Covers

Impact•Apr 24, 2026

A Practical Guide to What Comprehensive Bike Insurance Covers

A Modern Approach to Living Room Styling by Wooden Street

Impact•Apr 21, 2026

A Modern Approach to Living Room Styling by Wooden Street

DSIP: Neuroendocrine and Systemic Patterns

Impact•Apr 13, 2026

DSIP: Neuroendocrine and Systemic Patterns

Law & Justice

YouTuber sentenced to six months jail over ‘Dictatorship’ remarks against Judiciary

YouTuber sentenced to six months jail over ‘Dictatorship’ remarks against Judiciary

May 20, 2026

Contempt case: Delhi HC seeks response from Kejriwal, others

Contempt case: Delhi HC seeks response from Kejriwal, others

By • May 20, 2026

SC refuses to recall order on sterilisation of stray dogs

SC refuses to recall order on sterilisation of stray dogs

By • May 20, 2026

Do NGOs, activists claiming to care for stray animals accept liability, asks SC

Do NGOs, activists claiming to care for stray animals accept liability, asks SC

By • May 20, 2026

SC asks SpiceJet to move Delhi HC for extension of time

SC asks SpiceJet to move Delhi HC for extension of time

By • May 20, 2026

Agenda

NEET: Technology, institutions and top brains failed again

NEET: Technology, institutions and top brains failed again

May 17, 2026

Shut the coaching factories down

Shut the coaching factories down

By Rohit Kumar Singh • May 17, 2026

Thalapathy storms the citadel, interval for Dravidian dominance

Thalapathy storms the citadel, interval for Dravidian dominance

By Bhopinder Singh • May 10, 2026

Lotus blooms in Bengal, Vijay whistles in Tamil Nadu

Lotus blooms in Bengal, Vijay whistles in Tamil Nadu

By Dr. Murli Manohar Joshi • May 10, 2026

New labour codes: The reordering of Indian labour relations

New labour codes: The reordering of Indian labour relations

By Manoj kumar jha • May 03, 2026

Bystanders

Bystander Photo

Cricket

Rishabh Pant dropped from ODI squad

Rishabh Pant dropped from ODI squad

By • May 20, 2026

That was Ishan’s best innings, says coach Franklin

That was Ishan’s best innings, says coach Franklin

By • May 20, 2026

Trying to stay in the hunter mindset: RCB Director

Trying to stay in the hunter mindset: RCB Director

By • May 20, 2026

Sooryavanshi takes Rajasthan Royals closer to play-offs

Sooryavanshi takes Rajasthan Royals closer to play-offs

By • May 20, 2026

KKR face must-win test; MI out to spoil party

KKR face must-win test; MI out to spoil party

By • May 20, 2026

India squad in good shape for T20 World Cup: Smriti Mandhana

India squad in good shape for T20 World Cup: Smriti Mandhana

By • May 20, 2026

CSK in transition phase post-Dhoni era: Ashwin

CSK in transition phase post-Dhoni era: Ashwin

By • May 20, 2026

SRH beat CSK by five wickets

SRH beat CSK by five wickets

By • May 19, 2026

It was class bowling in last six overs: DC skipper Axar

It was class bowling in last six overs: DC skipper Axar

By • May 19, 2026

Hockey

Women’s coach Tim White praises hockey talent pool

Women’s coach Tim White praises hockey talent pool

By • May 20, 2026

Other Sports

IPL 2026 ESA Match Day to bring joy to 20,000 children at Wankhede: Rohit Sharma

Sports•May 20, 2026

IPL 2026 ESA Match Day to bring joy to 20,000 children at Wankhede: Rohit Sharma

Rishabh Pant dropped from ODI squad

Cricket•May 20, 2026

Rishabh Pant dropped from ODI squad

That was Ishan’s best innings, says coach Franklin

Cricket•May 20, 2026

That was Ishan’s best innings, says coach Franklin

Trying to stay in the hunter mindset: RCB Director

Cricket•May 20, 2026

Trying to stay in the hunter mindset: RCB Director

Sooryavanshi takes Rajasthan Royals closer to play-offs

Cricket•May 20, 2026

Sooryavanshi takes Rajasthan Royals closer to play-offs

KKR face must-win test; MI out to spoil party

Cricket•May 20, 2026

KKR face must-win test; MI out to spoil party

India squad in good shape for T20 World Cup: Smriti Mandhana

Cricket•May 20, 2026

India squad in good shape for T20 World Cup: Smriti Mandhana

CSK in transition phase post-Dhoni era: Ashwin

Cricket•May 20, 2026

CSK in transition phase post-Dhoni era: Ashwin

Indian Open of Surfing from May 29 to 31

Sports•May 20, 2026

Indian Open of Surfing from May 29 to 31

Women’s coach Tim White praises hockey talent pool

Hockey•May 20, 2026

Women’s coach Tim White praises hockey talent pool

SRH beat CSK by five wickets

Cricket•May 19, 2026

SRH beat CSK by five wickets

It was class bowling in last six overs: DC skipper Axar

Cricket•May 19, 2026

It was class bowling in last six overs: DC skipper Axar

Opinion

Italy and India: A strategic partnership for the Indo-Mediterranean

OPINION•May 20, 2026

Italy and India: A strategic partnership for the Indo-Mediterranean

Many excuses for not accepting God

OPINION•May 20, 2026

Many excuses for not accepting God

The case for incentivising population growth

OPINION•May 20, 2026

The case for incentivising population growth

Satheesan’s rise ends Congress rift in Kerala

OPINION•May 19, 2026

Satheesan’s rise ends Congress rift in Kerala

Discipline: The foundation of a strong society

OPINION•May 19, 2026

Discipline: The foundation of a strong society

Prime Minister Modi’s five-nation outreach

OPINION•May 19, 2026

Prime Minister Modi’s five-nation outreach

Cannes 2026 and the Future of Cinema

OPINION•May 18, 2026

Cannes 2026 and the Future of Cinema

Hypertension: India’s biggest public health emergency

OPINION•May 18, 2026

Hypertension: India’s biggest public health emergency

Trump in Beijing: A pragmatic pause

OPINION•May 18, 2026

Trump in Beijing: A pragmatic pause

Bengal’s verdict against the ‘Kabuliwala trap’

OPINION•May 16, 2026

Bengal’s verdict against the ‘Kabuliwala trap’

Can we afford to waste food any longer?

OPINION•May 16, 2026

Can we afford to waste food any longer?

BRICS at Delhi: Voice of the Global South

OPINION•May 16, 2026

BRICS at Delhi: Voice of the Global South

Analysis

Revenue records and the crisis of outdated judicial assumptions

ANALYSIS•May 20, 2026

Revenue records and the crisis of outdated judicial assumptions

World Bee Day: Saving pollinators for food Security

ANALYSIS•May 20, 2026

World Bee Day: Saving pollinators for food Security

Time for a Citizen-Led Financial Audit System in India to bring Transparency

ANALYSIS•May 20, 2026

Time for a Citizen-Led Financial Audit System in India to bring Transparency

From Anaimangalam to Leiden: Reclaiming a civilisation’s memory

ANALYSIS•May 19, 2026

From Anaimangalam to Leiden: Reclaiming a civilisation’s memory

India’s crisis of imported gas and how to resolve it

ANALYSIS•May 19, 2026

India’s crisis of imported gas and how to resolve it

India is building its solar future, now it must plan for what comes after

ANALYSIS•May 19, 2026

India is building its solar future, now it must plan for what comes after

Why Conversion Cases Like TCS Nashik Persist?

ANALYSIS•May 18, 2026

Why Conversion Cases Like TCS Nashik Persist?

ANALYSIS•May 18, 2026

From ‘Make in India’ to ‘Make in India Brand’: Reimagining rural manufacturing

From whistles to whispers!

ANALYSIS•May 16, 2026

From whistles to whispers!

India asserts its maritime power to ensure energy shipping

ANALYSIS•May 16, 2026

India asserts its maritime power to ensure energy shipping

Sanatan: Tradition Loudly Possessed, Quietly Unread

ANALYSIS•May 16, 2026

Sanatan: Tradition Loudly Possessed, Quietly Unread

Environmental and economic damages due to Iran war

ANALYSIS•May 15, 2026

Environmental and economic damages due to Iran war

Technology

Google, Samsung unveil Gemini AI-Powered Smart Glasses At Google I/O 2026

Google, Samsung unveil Gemini AI-Powered Smart Glasses At Google I/O 2026

$Silicon Valley is spending $700 billion on AI: Why is India trying to match the math?$

Silicon Valley is spending $700 billion on AI: Why is India trying to match the math?

AI rewiring India’s roads for a safer tomorrow

AI rewiring India’s roads for a safer tomorrow

Pope Leo XIV to launch pontiff’s AI encyclical on May 25

Pope Leo XIV to launch pontiff’s AI encyclical on May 25

India condemns attack on UAE nuclear plant calls it dangerous escalation

India condemns attack on UAE nuclear plant calls it dangerous escalation

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India-Nordic ties at strategic high: PM

India-Nordic ties at strategic high: PM

May 20, 2026

Heated exchange at MEA press briefing in Norway

Heated exchange at MEA press briefing in Norway

By • May 20, 2026

Cab, auto drivers’ unions call 3-day strike

Cab, auto drivers’ unions call 3-day strike

By • May 20, 2026

Fuel prices hiked again, second time in 5 days

Fuel prices hiked again, second time in 5 days

By • May 20, 2026

Putin set to visit India in September

Putin set to visit India in September

By • May 20, 2026

Entertainment

Your Ride History

Entertainment•May 17, 2026

Your Ride History

Mango me crazy...

Entertainment•May 17, 2026

Mango me crazy...

Beat the frizz

Entertainment•May 17, 2026

Beat the frizz

Finding a language for the unspoken

Entertainment•May 17, 2026

Finding a language for the unspoken

Ranbir Kapoor buys land worth ₹3.31 crore in Ayodhya ahead of Ramayana role

Entertainment•May 14, 2026

Ranbir Kapoor buys land worth ₹3.31 crore in Ayodhya ahead of Ramayana role

Junaid Khan says he no longer involves father Aamir Khan in his films after 'Ek Din' failure

Entertainment•May 12, 2026

Junaid Khan says he no longer involves father Aamir Khan in his films after 'Ek Din' failure

She remembers everything

Entertainment•May 10, 2026

She remembers everything

Witnesses to the unsaid

Entertainment•May 10, 2026

Witnesses to the unsaid

The art of dress

Entertainment•May 10, 2026

The art of dress

Naseeruddin Shah gives voice to forests of the Northeast

Entertainment•May 10, 2026

Naseeruddin Shah gives voice to forests of the Northeast

Nora Fatehi to perform at opening ceremony of FIFA World Cup 2026

Entertainment•May 09, 2026

Nora Fatehi to perform at opening ceremony of FIFA World Cup 2026

After BJP’s Bengal win, Vivek Agnihotri’s The Bengal Files to release in West Bengal

Entertainment•May 07, 2026

After BJP’s Bengal win, Vivek Agnihotri’s The Bengal Files to release in West Bengal

Videos

Trump Warns Iran of “Very Strong Action” Over Protester Executions

Trump Warns Iran of “Very Strong Action” Over Protester Executions

Maharashtra Civic Polls 2026: BMC Election Battle, Thackeray Reunion & Key Stakes

Maharashtra Civic Polls 2026: BMC Election Battle, Thackeray Reunion & Key Stakes

Supreme Court Steps In: ED vs West Bengal Government Tension Over I-PAC Raids

Supreme Court Steps In: ED vs West Bengal Government Tension Over I-PAC Raids

India faces potential 75% tariff risk amid U.S.-Iran trade tensions

India faces potential 75% tariff risk amid U.S.-Iran trade tensions

Pakistani Drones Intrude into Jammu and Kashmir: Indian Forces on High Alert

Pakistani Drones Intrude into Jammu and Kashmir: Indian Forces on High Alert

State Editions

Goel welcomes SC order on stray dogs

May 20, 2026

Greater Noida dowry death: Postmortem reveals rupture of internal organs

NDMC to clean Nehru Park lake using bio-remediation treatment

Over 8 lakh women get Pink Saheli Smart Cards

DERC audit of Delhi discoms by CA firm

DTC bus climbs divider after brake failure

Traffic alert for today rehearsal at Bharat Mandapam

Delhi Secretariat hosts grand Sikkim Day celebration

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