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May 20, 2026 2:13 PM

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Uttarakhand bids farewell to former Chief Minister Bhuvan Chandra Khanduri

The last rites of former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Major General (Retd.) Bhuvan Chandra Khanduri were performed with full state honours in Haridwar today. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, along with several senior leaders from the state, reached Haridwar to...

May 20, 2026 2:02 PM

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Possible sabotage angle emerges in recent train fire incidents: Railways

The investigations into recent incidents of fire reported in trains have revealed the possible involvement of anti-social elements in several cases. Sources said that the Indian Railways has taken these incidents seriously, and the Railway Protection Force (RPF) is carrying out intensive investigati...

May 20, 2026 1:55 PM

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Severe heatwave grips Rajasthan; IMD issues orange and yellow alerts

Most districts of Rajasthan are currently in the grip of intense heatwave conditions. The Meteorological Centre has issued an orange alert for heatwave conditions in two districts of the state today, while a yellow alert has been issued for 14 districts. Severe heat and hot winds are troubling peopl...

May 20, 2026 12:52 PM

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Punjab Police bust Dubai-based international drug smuggling module

Punjab Police have busted a Dubai-based international drug smuggling module that was operating from Abu Dhabi to traffic narcotics into the border state of Punjab and the National Capital Territory of New Delhi. The Amritsar Commissionerate Police, which conducted the operation, apprehended two drug...

May 20, 2026 11:47 AM

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Heatwave conditions persist in Punjab and Haryana for next three to four days

Punjab and Haryana are reeling under severe heatwave conditions, with maximum temperatures ranging between 40 and 47 degrees Celsius across both states. The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for the region. The Union Territory of Chandigarh is also experiencing intense heatw...

May 20, 2026 9:51 AM

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Telangana High Court directs GHMC to remove illegal encroachments from footpaths

The Telangana High Court has issued strong directions to the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) and Traffic Police officials to expedite the removal of illegal encroachments on footpaths and pavements across Hyderabad. The court has also directed the authorities to ensure that the encroa...

May 20, 2026 9:45 AM

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IMD issues yellow alert for heatwave conditions in Delhi till May 25

The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for heatwave conditions in the national capital till 25th May. Isolated parts of New Delhi are likely to experience intense heat during the day, with maximum temperatures expected to range between 44 and 46 degrees Celsius today. The mini...