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 11:21 AM

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Om Birla pays tribute to Param Vir Chakra awardee Piru Singh Shekhawat

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has paid tributes to Param Vir Chakra recipient Company Havildar Major Piru Singh Shekhawat on his birth anniversary. In a social media post, Mr Birla said that the indomitable courage, extraordinary valour and supreme sacrifice displayed by Piru Singh in the 1947–48 war w...

May 20, 2026 10:20 AM

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Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in Beijing on two-day state visit

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing last night on a two-day state visit for talks with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. The visit comes less than a week after US President Donald Trump wrapped up his Beijing trip. The Kremlin has said the two Presidents will discuss economic coope...

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...

May 20, 2026 9:41 AM

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IMD issues orange and yellow alerts amid intense heatwave in Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh is scorching under a severe heatwave, with orange and yellow alerts issued for several districts as the mercury touched 47 degrees Celsius in the state for the first time this season. The intense heat and blazing sun have made daily life extremely difficult. The India Meteorological D...