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May 20, 2026, 04:51 PM

BJP Slams Rahul Gandhi for 'Frustrated' Statements, Suggests He Seek Psychiatric Treatment

Gandhinagar: The BJP has reacted sharply to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's statement. A BJP spokesperson from Gandhinagar hit out at Rahul Gandhi, saying that after losing more than 100 elections in the country, Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party are showing great frustration and disappointment, and these controversial statements are the result of that frustration. He has lost his mental balance as the Congress is repeatedly falling short of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's global popularity and the Home Minister's meticulous strategy. Gujarat BJP spokesperson ડો.અનિલ Patel alleged that Rahul Gandhi should actually go to a good psychiatrist for treatment. He has cases pending against him in various courts of the country for similar controversial statements in the past and is out on bail even today. Rahul Gandhi and the opposition cannot tolerate the country's economic progress and PM Modi's growing reputation internationally. Insulting the Prime Minister is not just an insult to one person, but to 140 crore people of the country.

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The Financial Express

May 20, 2026, 04:30 PM

Gold Prices in India Rise to ₹160,410 per 10 Grams Amid Global Trends

On 20 May 2026, the price of 24K gold at ₹160,410 per 10 grams, reflecting a gain of ₹860 compared to its previous close. Meanwhile, 22K gold is at ₹147,043 per 10 grams. Gold prices in India are largely influenced by international spot gold rates, US dollar fluctuations, and import duties on Gold among other things. Gold prices in India continue to remain higher than in Dubai. On 20 May 2026 the price of 24K gold in India is at ₹160,410 per 10 grams, while in Dubai it is ₹143,434, reflecting a difference of ₹16,976 or 11.84%. Similarly, 22K and 18K gold prices in India were also about 11.84% costlier compared to the price of gold in Dubai , not accounting for fees, duties, and taxes. Gold prices are trending down on the back of surging US Treasury bond yields and a strong dollar , as the yellow metal hit a six-week low. A firm dollar makes precious metals like gold more expensive for overseas investors, thereby denting demand. The standstill in the West Asia conflict has added to the slump in gold prices, as oil prices continue to trade at elevated levels and the chokepoint, the Strait of Hormuz , remains largely closed, reinforcing expectations of tighter monetary policy by central banks globally. ALSO READ Gold hits 6-week low, silver plummets 6% as investors brace for prolonged high US interest rates Markets currently price in no rate cut by the US Federal Reserve this year and expect the US central bank to hike rates later in December. Analysts expect gold prices to remain range-bound in the near term due to the deadlock in the US-Iran war, which is keeping oil prices elevated and mounting inflationary pressures. Expectations of higher interest rates weigh negatively on bullion, as investors divert towards interest-bearing assets. “MCX Gold June has support near Rs 158,000–157,700/10g, and on the flip side, Rs 159,000/10g is resistance. The intraday outlook for today is bearish,” said Jigar Trivedi, Senior Research Analyst at IndusInd Securities. Retail investors are advised to track not just domestic rates but also international trends before making buying decisions. ALSO READ Gold hits 6-week low, silver plummets 6% as investors brace for prolonged high US interest rates

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Free Press Journal

May 20, 2026, 04:00 PM

Trump Warns Against 'Rogue State' Cuba Hosting Hostile Foreign Operations

US President Donald Trump, on May 20, delivered a forceful message on Cuba, declaring that the United States would not tolerate what he described as a "rogue state" hosting hostile foreign military, intelligence and terror operations close to American territory. In remarks that underscored his administration's hardline stance toward Havana, Trump said the United States remained committed to supporting the Cuban people's aspirations for freedom and democracy. Let us know! 👂 What type of content would you like to see from us this year? "America will not tolerate a rogue state harbouring hostile foreign military, intelligence and terror operations just ninety miles from the American homeland," Trump said. The President added that Washington would continue to press for political change on the island, arguing that Cuba's current leadership had departed from the ideals envisioned by the country's founding figures. "We will not rest until the people of Cuba once again have the freedom their forefathers fought so valiantly to establish over 100 years ago," he stated. Let us know! 👂 What type of content would you like to see from us this year? Trump also accused the Cuban government of betraying the sacrifices made by the nation's independence-era patriots. "The regime in Havana today is the direct betrayal of the nation their founding patriots bled and died for," he said.

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Indian Express

May 20, 2026, 03:55 PM

US Indicts Former Cuban President Raul Castro Amid Pressure Campaign

Former Cuban President Raul Castro has been indicted in the United States, a senior Trump administration official said on Wednesday, in a move that marks an escalation in Washington’s pressure campaign against the Caribbean island’s communist government. The indictment comes as US President Donald Trump has pushed for a regime change in Cuba, where Castro’s communists have been in charge since his late brother Fidel Castro led a revolution in ⁠1959. It represents the latest instance of Trump’s Justice Department using criminal prosecution to target his political adversaries at home and abroad. Historically, US indictments of foreign leaders are rare. The US has effectively imposed a blockade on Cuba by threatening sanctions on countries supplying it with fuel, triggering power outages and exacerbating its worse crisis ⁠in decades. Castro, 94, served as Cuba’s defense minister before assuming the presidency in 2008 after his brother fell ill. Fidel died in ‌2016. Raul Castro stepped down from the presidency in 2018 but remains a powerful figure in Cuban politics. Havana has not commented directly on the threat of an indictment, though Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez expressed defiance in public comments on May 15. “Despite the (U.S.) embargo, sanctions and threats of the use of force, Cuba continues on a path of sovereignty towards its socialist development,” Rodriguez ⁠said. Born ⁠in 1931, Raul Castro was a key figure alongside his older brother in the guerrilla war that toppled ⁠U.S.-backed dictator Fulgencio Batista. ‌He helped defeat the US-organized Bay of Pigs invasion in 1961. The filing of the criminal case against a ‌US adversary like Castro recalls the earlier drug-trafficking indictment of imprisoned former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, an ally of Havana’s. The Trump administration cited that ‌indictment as a justification for the January 3 raid on Caracas by the US military in which Maduro was captured and brought to New York to face the charges. He has pleaded not guilty. Trump says Cuba’s communist government ⁠is corrupt, and in March threatened that Cuba “is next” after Venezuela. Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said on Monday that any US military action against Cuba would lead ‌to a “bloodbath” and that ⁠the island does not represent a threat.

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Ganashakti Patrika

May 20, 2026, 03:47 PM

Bolivians Demand President's Resignation in Mass Protests

Despite many repressions, the Bolivian people are not being stopped. Thousands of people are marching in this Latin American country to demand the resignation of center-right President Rodrigo Paz. Leftist leaders and former President Evo Morales are chanting. Farmers and workers who have marched for seven days in a row are in El Alto, near the capital La Paz. See also City & Local Guides Newsletter SubscriptionMapsThe leaders of the movement say that the government is being given 90 days to resign. Either resign and hold new elections. Or else prepare to face a popular uprising. Nelson Vieira, a peasant leader, said, "The way Rodrigo Paz's administration is repressing ordinary people is nothing but criminal. Video footage circulating on social media shows people marching in Qatar. Armed security forces standing in front. Strong slogans are rising from inside the enclave. Rodríguez Rodríguez Rodríguez is leading the protests.

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Ganashakti Patrika

May 20, 2026, 03:39 PM

Dinhata Municipality Corruption Probe Resumes Amid Allegations of Extortion and Nepotism

The investigation into the building plan passage fraud case has resumed. But will the allegations of corruption in the House for All project against the TMC-run Dinhata municipality be covered up when this case comes to light? Questions have already begun to be raised. It is alleged that this corruption took place during the tenure of former North Bengal Development Minister and Trinamool leader Udayan Guha, who was the municipal head of Dinhata Municipality from 2015 to 2021. The municipal authorities have been accused of extorting money from consumers in the name of providing houses in this project, nepotism, and robbing these consumers of their democracy. By 2022, a central delegation also came to Dinhata. Notably, Udayan Guha served as the municipal head of Dinhata Municipality from 2015 to 2021. During this period, allegations of unlimited irregularities have been made against the Dinhata Municipality. Initially, the municipality was supposed to collect 25 thousand rupees from the consumers under the House for All project, but the Municipal Authority of Budhlakote Municipality has not only collected money from the consumers.

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Ganashakti Patrika

May 20, 2026, 03:38 PM

US-Iran Conflict Results in Significant Military Losses and Costly Operation

The conflict in the United States and Iran has resulted in at least 42 U.S. fighter aircraft destroyed, as well as many drones, including several fighter jets, lost or damaged. An official report states that the conflict has caused many casualties. The damage may be exacerbated by many factors. The Congressional Research Service (CRS) report states that this includes classification, ongoing combat operations, and support aircraft. See also Newspaper Advertising Bureau UpdatePolitical analysis, announced by the Pentagon that the cost of Operation Epic Fury, the military strike on Iran, has already risen to $29 billion. Defense Department Economic Chief Jules Hurst III said during a May 12 hearing that, "Having a refined budget for equipment repair or replacement costs has led to a large increase in U.S. spending in the conflict in the United States and Iran." Although the Defense Department and U.S. Defense News Service (CRSS) have not yet published full U.S. Department of Defense and Defense policy analyses, no U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) reports have been completed.

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Akila News✓

May 20, 2026, 03:38 PM

India Seizes Opportunity to Boost Oil Imports Amid Middle East Crisis

New Delhi, તા.20: The devastating war in the Middle East between Iran, Israel, and the US has rattled the global oil market, but India is now poised to overcome the crisis. Foreign - After the astute diplomacy of S. Jaishankar and a high-level meeting with the Iranian foreign minister, India has taken the historic decision to cross the Strait of Hormuz. According to a Bloomberg report, oil tankers of the Shipping Corporation of India are just waiting for the final green light to enter the Persian Gulf. This is a route through which 20% of the world's oil supply passes and is currently considered extremely dangerous due to war. India's strategy is not limited to bringing oil, but it is a symbol of India's growing strength on the global stage. With oil prices in the US rising by 50% and inflation in India as well, it has become imperative for India to start traditional imports from Middle Eastern countries that have sought LPG from other countries.

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Ganashakti Patrika

May 20, 2026, 03:34 PM

Kolkata Mayor and TMC MLA Deny Involvement in Sending Notices to TMC MP's Properties

Kolkata mayor and TMC MLA Firhad Hakim, who addressed a press conference virtually clearing Abhishek of the illegal construction notice, said, "I don't know anything about this whole issue. And honestly, I don't know. The mayor has nothing to do with who will or won't be served a legal notice by the municipality. It's not in my jurisdiction." Firhad then virtually shrugged off the responsibility and said, "I can't talk about his personal issues." The Kolkata municipality has sent notices to 17 properties of TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee. The controversy has started since then. While the TMC calls the notice a case of political vendetta, the TMC wants to leave the matter to Abhishek's neck. In the assembly today, the TMC MLA from Beleghata, Kunal Ghosh, said, "I am saying what the party as a spokesperson thinks about the issue. But whose house the notice has gone to, whether the notice has gone to Kolkata or not, is the only thing he can say about it."

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The Moscow Times

May 20, 2026, 03:33 PM

Finnish Authorities Set to Deport Anti-War Russian Activist Despite Pending Appeal

Finnish authorities plan to deport an anti-war Russian man on May 28 after his asylum appeals were rejected, the exiled broadcaster TV Rain reported Wednesday, citing an exiled politician from St. Petersburg familiar with his case. Roman Golikov entered Finland on a tourist visa in September 2022, a week before President Vladimir Putin announced a partial mobilization of reservists to fight in the war against Ukraine. In Russia, Golikov faces potential conscription into the army, having already been issued a military summons, which TV Rain said it had seen. Since mobilization remains legally active, he would be required to report to a military enlistment office upon his return. Golikov also previously donated to late Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny’s Anti-Corruption Foundation in 2021 and 2022, during the period when Russian authorities designated the group as an “extremist” organization. In Finland, he participated in pro-Ukraine rallies. Finnish immigration authorities initially denied Golikov’s asylum application in April 2025. A Helsinki court subsequently rejected his appeal this February, ruling that his political actions “cannot be considered to arouse special interest from the [Russian] authorities.” The court argued it could not be stated with sufficient certainty that Golikov would face serious human rights violations or targeted state scrutiny if he returned to Russia. Dozens of people have been jailed in Russia for donating to Navalny’s FBK, according to the exiled news outlet Mediazona. Providing money to an “extremist” organization carries a maximum sentence of eight years in prison. Golikov’s lawyer has filed a final appeal with the Finnish Supreme Court alongside an injunction request to suspend the expulsion, Mediazona reported. Despite the pending high court appeal, Finnish police detained Golikov and placed him in a cell to await an upcoming flight out of the country.

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Amar Ujala

May 20, 2026, 03:33 PM

BJP Leader Accused of Threatening TMC MP Saayoni Ghosh, Raises Concerns Over Women's Safety

ExtensionsAdd as a preferredsource on google Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Saayoni Ghosh accused Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Pradip Dixit of allegedly threatening to kill her. She said, It was very shocking for me. I was shocked when I heard that the president of a BJP-affiliated municipality in Secunderabad has announced a reward of one crore rupees to anyone who beheads me. Read Trending Videos She said, I have made a post on X about this matter and tagged the Prime Minister, the Home Minister, the Chief Minister of West Bengal and the Director General of Police. Now the whole world and the country is watching how serious this is if even a woman member of Parliament and a woman leader is not safe in this country. Saayoni Ghosh said, If such things can happen against a sitting woman MP, then in what atmosphere of fear and insecurity can ordinary women be won over, this can be gauged.

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The Financial Express

May 20, 2026, 03:32 PM

India's Insurance Regulator Faces Industry Pushback Over Efficiency-Linked KPIs

The proposal from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority ( Irdai ) to introduce efficiency-linked key performance indicators (KPIs) for chief executives and senior management personnel has drawn industry-wide pushback, with companies across the life and general insurance sectors arguing that the move could undermine the role of boards and raise concerns among prospective foreign investors over the extent of regulatory oversight in India’s insurance market. In a discussion paper circulated among insurance company chiefs, the regulator proposed linking the remuneration of key managerial personnel (KMPs) to a defined KPI framework. The proposal has suggested a 40-30-30 evaluation structure, with 40% weightage linked to customer-related metrics, 30% to shareholder-linked parameters and 30% to regulatory compliance metrics. “If 70% of a company’s KPIs are effectively determined by the regulator, then we are entering a very unique situation. Neither the RBI nor Sebi has this kind of micro regulation,” said the chief executive of a private life insurer . The executive added that while customer experience, claims settlement and expense management can form part of management evaluation, the regulator should limit itself to laying down broad principles and allow boards to frame actual performance metrics. “What role do the board and the nomination and remuneration committee play in defining these management outcomes?” the executive asked. Irdai has argued that there is a need “to move beyond short-term financial performance and focus on sustainable, policyholder-centric outcomes”, noting that existing compensation structures are largely tied to revenue, profit and shareholder returns, and fail to adequately capture long-term value creation through customer outcomes. The regulator’s concerns stem partly from the high share of management expenses due to senior executive compensation. “The intent is right, but the one-size-fits-all approach will not work,” said a senior executive at a private life insurer. They pointed to the Irdai’s existing expenses of management (EoM) regulations to highlight how uniform benchmarks impact insurers differently. “There are 25 life insurers and more than 30 general insurers, each at a different stage of growth and maturity. How can remuneration frameworks for key managerial personnel across all these companies be standardised?” the executive quoted above said. Executives have also warned that the move could end up being counterproductive to Irdai’s objective of improving customer outcomes. “The regulator’s concern is genuine. The health insurance system has issues, but putting everything into managerial KPIs is not the solution,” said a senior executive at a private general insurer. “It could create perverse incentives where customer “complaints” are classified as “service requests” to show lower complaint numbers. This is already happening in some companies and could intensify.” Another executive at a private general insurer said the lack of a level playing field within the industry makes uniform KPI-linked compensation structures difficult to implement. “The regulator has asked all insurers to reduce expenses by 5% every year, but three out of four PSU general insurers have been loss-making for several years. There is no level playing field.” “With these proposals, shareholders and promoters are effectively reduced to providers of fresh capital while KPIs are being directed by the regulator. This could become counterproductive, especially at a time when the sector is being opened up further to foreign investors,” the executive added, describing the move as “going beyond regulation into policymaking.” The Life Insurance Council and General Insurance Council have submitted feedback recommending greater flexibility for boards and nomination and remuneration committees to decide which customer-focused metrics are most relevant for their organisations. Industry executives said it remains unclear whether Irdai will incorporate the suggestions or proceed largely with the original draft.

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The Financial Express

May 20, 2026, 03:30 PM

Gold Prices Surge in India Amid Global Trends

On 20 May 2026, the price of 24K gold at ₹160,160 per 10 grams, reflecting a gain of ₹610 compared to its previous close. Meanwhile, 22K gold is at ₹146,813 per 10 grams. Gold prices in India are largely influenced by international spot gold rates, US dollar fluctuations, and import duties on Gold among other things. Gold prices in India continue to remain higher than in Dubai. On 20 May 2026 the price of 24K gold in India is at ₹160,160 per 10 grams, while in Dubai it is ₹143,434, reflecting a difference of ₹16,726 or 11.66%. Similarly, 22K and 18K gold prices in India were also about 11.66% costlier compared to the price of gold in Dubai , not accounting for fees, duties, and taxes. Gold prices are trending down on the back of surging US Treasury bond yields and a strong dollar , as the yellow metal hit a six-week low. A firm dollar makes precious metals like gold more expensive for overseas investors, thereby denting demand. The standstill in the West Asia conflict has added to the slump in gold prices, as oil prices continue to trade at elevated levels and the chokepoint, the Strait of Hormuz , remains largely closed, reinforcing expectations of tighter monetary policy by central banks globally. ALSO READ Gold hits 6-week low, silver plummets 6% as investors brace for prolonged high US interest rates Markets currently price in no rate cut by the US Federal Reserve this year and expect the US central bank to hike rates later in December. Analysts expect gold prices to remain range-bound in the near term due to the deadlock in the US-Iran war, which is keeping oil prices elevated and mounting inflationary pressures. Expectations of higher interest rates weigh negatively on bullion, as investors divert towards interest-bearing assets. “MCX Gold June has support near Rs 158,000–157,700/10g, and on the flip side, Rs 159,000/10g is resistance. The intraday outlook for today is bearish,” said Jigar Trivedi, Senior Research Analyst at IndusInd Securities. Retail investors are advised to track not just domestic rates but also international trends before making buying decisions. ALSO READ Gold hits 6-week low, silver plummets 6% as investors brace for prolonged high US interest rates

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Siasat News✓

May 20, 2026, 03:25 PM

Congress Rejoins Tamil Nadu Cabinet After 59-Year Gap

The Congress will be part of the Tamil Nadu cabinet after a gap of 59 years as two of its MLAs, Rajesh Kumar and P Vishwanathan, will take oath as ministers on Thursday, the party said on Wednesday, May 20. Announcing the decision, AICC general secretary, organisation, K C Venugopal said, “INC President Sh Mallikarjun Kharge ji has approved the induction of INC MLAs Adv. Rajesh Kumar and Thiru P Vishwanathan into the Tamil Nadu cabinet led by CM Thiru Vijay, and they will be taking oath as Ministers tomorrow.” “This is a historic occasion for us, as the Congress joins the Tamil Nadu cabinet after a long gap of 59 years!” he said in a post on X. “I convey my best wishes to them, we are confident that they will deliver on the hopes and aspirations of the people of Tamil Nadu, and will work to realise the bold vision of welfare and pro-people governance laid down by LOP Sh Rahul Gandhi ji,” Venugopal said. The Congress has five MLAs in the Tamil Nadu assembly after the just concluded assembly polls, in which the party contested in a pre-poll alliance with the DMK . However, after Vijay’s TVK fell short of a majority in the 234-member Tamil Nadu house, the Congress extended its support in government formation ro actor-turned-politician C Joseph Vijay.

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Amar Ujala

May 20, 2026, 03:07 PM

BJP Leader Hits Back at SP Chief, Demands Recruitment and Nepotism Audit of His Government

ExpandAdd as a preferredsource on google BJP state president and Union minister of state for finance Pankaj Chaudhary hit back at SP chief Akhilesh Yadav's PDA audit, asking him to issue a "recruitment and nepotism audit" of his government's tenure if he had the guts.

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Amar Ujala

May 20, 2026, 02:56 PM

Congress Pursues Alliance With Mayawati Despite Her Announcement to Contest Alone

ExtensionAdd as a preferredsource on google Bahujan Samaj Party national president and former chief minister Mayawati may have put an end to the alliance speculation by saying that she will contest the assembly elections alone, but the Congress has not given up hope. Congress SC-ST department national president Rajendra Pal Gautam and MP Tanuj Punia tried to meet Mayawati on Tuesday, increasing the distance between the two parties. The BSP camp is trying to assess the political pros and cons of this meeting. On the other hand, senior Congress leaders are also constantly clarifying about this. Read Trending Videos Senior BSP leaders say that this move of the Congress was planned so that Mayawati could be pressured to form an alliance. The BSP supremo had returned to the capital on Sunday, after which she was constantly meeting party leaders. On Tuesday, Congress leaders were returned from her residence but on Wednesday, she met BSP's Lok Sabha candidate from Lalganj, Indu Chaudhary.

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Akila News✓

May 20, 2026, 02:54 PM

Rahul Gandhi Calls PM Modi and Amit Shah Traitors, Warns of Economic Storm

Rae Bareli તા.20: Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has made a controversial statement. He called Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah traitors. He also targeted the RSS. Rahul Gandhi asserted that an economic storm is coming in the country and the government will not be able to save it. The BJP has also responded to Rahul Gandhi's statement, calling him an urban Naxal. After reaching his constituency Rae Bareli, Rahul Gandhi said that Narendra Modi has sold India's economic system. Now, an economic storm is coming, and Narendra Modi and the Indian government will not be able to save you. He will complain, cry and say that it is not his fault. I tell you, the fault lies only with Narendra Modi, Amit Shah and the RSS because they have destroyed the Constitution. He said that the country may soon be heading towards an economic crisis, and the common people will be the worst affected. Addressing the gathering, Rahul Gandhi said that the rising tensions in Asia and Iran have affected global trade in essential commodities. He claimed that global prices of essential commodities and other commodities may increase in the future.

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Navbharat Times

May 20, 2026, 02:49 PM

Telangana Cabinet Reshuffle: Vijayashanti Among Those Being Considered for Ministerial Role

Hyderabad: After TVK Udayan and then Joseph Vijay became CM in Tamil Nadu, Congress has announced to join the government. Congress will come to power after 59. Amid all this, speculation is rife in Congress-ruled Telangana that Chief Minister Revanth Reddy is likely to induct two ministers in the cabinet. Names of about 10 MLAs are doing the rounds. One of them is actress-filmmaker-turned-politician Vijayashanti. She has been named'The Lady Superstar'and Lady Amitabh for her powerful roles in women-centric films. Revanth Reddy is said to be in talks to change the cabinet. In such a situation, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy may drop at least two and at most five ministers. The total number of members in the Telangana assembly is 119. As per constitutional norms, there can be a maximum of 18 ministers in the government. Currently, there are three vacancies in the cabinet. Vijayashanti Reddy was sworn in as a member of the Telangana Legislative Council on April 7.

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Navbharat Times

May 20, 2026, 02:49 PM

Swiggy-Zomato Orders May Become Costlier Due to Rising Fuel Prices

New Delhi: Your Swiggy-Zomato order may now be costlier. The Iran war is also to blame. In fact, the total order value is expected to increase as fuel prices rise. According to a report by Elara Capital, the average delivery cost for Quick Commerce is expected to be 35-50 per order and 55-60 for food delivery. This comes after the second increase in petrol-diesel prices in just a few days. Delivery costs are calculated. If fuel accounts for about 20% of delivery costs, then fuel costs (on an average basis) will be 9-10 per order. This means that a fuel price increase of about 4% will have a negative impact of ₹0.404 per order. If fuel prices rise further to ₹10 per litre in 3-6 months, the average impact on each order will be about ₹ID1. According to the report, some portion of this impact can be recovered by the platform itself.

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Siasat News✓

May 20, 2026, 02:47 PM

BJP Central Observers Arrive in Karnataka to Discuss State President Appointment and SIR Issue

Political activity within the Karnataka unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has intensified with the arrival of the first batch of central observers to discuss the appointment of the party’s new state president and deliberate on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) issue. Senior BJP leaders, including Shiv Prakash, Baijayant Jay Panda and Dr Radha Mohan Das Agarwal, reached Bengaluru on Wednesday, May 20. The observers are scheduled to interact with key BJP leaders across the state on Thursday, May 21, and collect their views regarding the leadership transition in the Karnataka BJP unit. Apart from discussions on the state president’s selection, the central team is also expected to conduct meetings with party leaders concerning the upcoming SIR-related developments in the state. Party insiders indicated that a second team of observers may arrive in Karnataka on May 25 to continue the consultation process with senior leaders before the high command finalises its decision. At the same time, speculation over the restructuring of the BJP’s state core committee has once again gained momentum. The Karnataka BJP core committee has reportedly remained unchanged since 2021, with vacancies created after the exit of senior leaders KS Eshwarappa and Laxman Savadi yet to be filled. According to party sources, prominent leaders such as Sunil Kumar, Shobha Karandlaje, V Somanna and Jagadish Shettar are said to be making efforts to secure positions in the revamped core committee.

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Amar Ujala

May 20, 2026, 02:46 PM

Trump Prioritizes Opening Strait of Hormuz, But Not Rushing

US President Donald Trump has made a big and strong statement about Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, a very sensitive waterway for global trade. In a video released by the US network Pool via the news agency Reuters, Trump said that keeping the waterway open is his priority, but he will not rush it. He said that his strategy is ready, he wants to open this waterway immediately through a limited agreement, but he is not in any rush for it. On Trending Videos#WATCH, US President Donald Trump says, "We have not opened the Strait of Hormuz. We are going to give it one shot. We are not in a hurry." Advertisement (Video Source: US Network Pool via Reuters) pic.twitter.com/oKVE6qOf1X - ANI (May 20, 2026)

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Navbharat Times

May 20, 2026, 02:44 PM

Supreme Court Issues Notice on PIL Seeking 30% Reservation for Women Lawyers in Government Legal Panels

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Centre and all states on a PIL seeking at least 30 per cent reservation for women lawyers in government legal panels.

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Free Press Journal

May 20, 2026, 02:43 PM

Congress Returns to Power in Tamil Nadu Cabinet After 59-Year Gap

In a historic political development, the Indian National Congress is set to return to the Tamil Nadu cabinet after a gap of 59 years, with two of its MLAs Rajesh Kumar and P Viswanathan to be sworn in as ministers on Thursday. The announcement was made by Congress General Secretary (Organisation) K. C. Venugopal, marking a major milestone for the party’s renewed role in Tamil Nadu politics. Congress Leadership Approves Cabinet Induction In a statement posted on X, Venugopal said Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge had approved the induction of the two legislators into the state cabinet. “This is a historic occasion for us, as the Congress joins the Tamil Nadu cabinet after a long gap of 59 years,” Venugopal said, expressing confidence that both leaders would serve the people and contribute to a welfare-focused government. Let us know! 👂 What type of content would you like to see from us this year? He added that the ministers would help advance the “bold vision of pro-people governance” championed by Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi. Two First-Time Ministers from Key Constituencies Rajesh Kumar won the Killiyoor assembly seat by a narrow margin of 1,311 votes (0.7%), defeating TVK candidate Sabin S. P Viswanathan secured victory from Melur, winning by 2,724 votes (1.4%) against TVK’s A. Maduraiveeran. Out of Congress’s five winning MLAs in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, these two have been chosen to represent the party in the cabinet. Congress’s Strategic Shift After Elections Congress had won five seats in the 2026 election and later extended support to Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), helping Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay> form a coalition government. The move came after the party exited the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam>-led Secular Progressive Alliance during post-election negotiations. The cabinet induction signals Congress’s deeper integration into the new ruling coalition. ‘A New Chapter in History’ Congress MP Manickam Tagore welcomed the development, calling it an emotional and historic moment for party workers. “After 59 years, two khadi-clad Congress ministers have secured a place in the Cabinet. For thousands of Congress cadres like me, this is an emotional and historic moment,” he said. Tagore also praised Vijay for keeping his promise to give alliance partners a share in governance, saying the people of Tamil Nadu had voted for collaborative administration. A Significant Political Milestone Congress’s return to ministerial power in Tamil Nadu marks a symbolic revival for the party in a state long dominated by regional political forces. As Rajesh Kumar and P Viswanathan prepare to take oath, the development is being seen as both a strategic alliance milestone and a fresh chapter in Tamil Nadu’s evolving political landscape.

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Amar Ujala

May 20, 2026, 02:41 PM

Congress Joins Tamil Nadu Government After Nearly Six Decades

Follow Whatsapp Channels and Read Trending Videos After almost six decades, Tamil Nadu politics is going to see a major change. Indian National Congress is going to be a part of the Tamil Nadu government for the first time. Two Congress MLAs will be sworn in as ministers in the TVK government led by Chief Minister Vijay on Thursday. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has approved the induction of Congress MLAs S. Rajesh Kumar and P. Viswanathan into the state cabinet. AICC General Secretary के.सी confirmed the development through an advertisement social media post. Venugopal said that Mallikarjun Kharge has approved the induction of Congress MLAs Advocate Rajesh Kumar and Thiru P. Viswanathan into the Tamil Nadu cabinet and they will be sworn in as ministers tomorrow. The return of Congress to the Tamil Nadu cabinet after nearly 59 years is being seen as a reinforcement of the changing political situation in the state and the alliance supporting the TVK government. The advertisement will be a continuation of the Congress party from power after six decades.

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May 20, 2026, 02:39 PM

US President Trump Threatens Military Strikes Against Iran

Experts say -'hollow rhetoric'Chinese President Xi Jinping also recently met with Donald Trump, so this meeting is considered very important for world peace. New Delhi: US President Donald Trump has once again threatened to attack Iran, which has heated up global politics. US President Donald Trump has once again opened a front against Iran and announced major military strikes in the coming days. Speaking to reporters at the White House on Wednesday, Trump said, "I hope we don't need a war, but Iran may have to be given another big blow." When asked when this new attack will happen, Trump clarified that this military action can be carried out for a limited time in the next two to three days, i.e. Friday, Saturday, Sunday or early next week. છે.નોંધનીય Trump's statement is in stark contrast to his earlier statement on Tuesday that he is not insisting on an attack on Iran due to the Gulf claims of the UAE.

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Dainik Statesman

May 20, 2026, 02:38 PM

'One Nation One Election' Could Boost Economy: BJP MP Prem Prakash Chaudhary

BJP MP Prem Prakash Chaudhary, who is the chairperson of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on One Nation One Election, claimed that the implementation of the policy could have a major positive impact on the country's economy. He said at an event in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, on Wednesday that the introduction of this system could save about ₹7 lakh crore and increase the country's GDP growth rate by about 1.60%. He also said that there are plans to integrate panchayat and municipal elections in the next phase with this structure, not only with the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. He claimed that the Lok Sabha and assembly elections would be held together, as recommended by a committee headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind. Then there is also a proposal to bring panchayat and municipal elections in a phased manner within 100 days. Notably, the 129th Constitution Amendment Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha in December 2024. The proposal is already under discussion in the JPC. There are several political parties in the 39-member Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.

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Western Times

May 20, 2026, 02:35 PM

Rahul Gandhi Warns of Economic Storm Hitting India Due to Global Chaos

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has warned that the global chaos caused by the Middle East war is set to hit India with a major economic storm. He also appealed to the people of the country to avoid foreign travel in the wake of the fuel crisis. He also said that inflation will continue to rise until there is a change of power in the country. Inaugurating a wedding hall in Bachhrawan, Uttar Pradesh, Rahul said that the war between the United States, Israel and Iran has resulted in the blockage of the important oil transportation route in the world. The oil, fertilizer and diesel crisis around the world. Targeting Modi, he said that the Prime Minister himself has never seen an appeal to people to avoid traveling abroad.

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Navbharat Times

May 20, 2026, 02:31 PM

Nitish Kumar's Unique Approach to Politics: 'Homeopathy' for Opponents

Patna: In Bihar politics, former chief minister and Rajya Sabha MP Nitish Kumar is perhaps the only politician who treats his opponents with'homeopathy '. Nitish does it the same way he treats his opponents. His opponents have never been tortured by harsh behaviour or high-pitched voices. But inside, Nitish Kumar does something so slow that even the one in front is perplexed. Although Nitish Kumar's trickery has been overcome, there are many. Those who have been defeated by Nitish's policy can be divided into two categories. One who fell and could not get up again and one who returned with sanjeevi from somewhere. Nitish's'homeopathy'treatment did not raise the political graph of these leaders. Nitish Kumar was the next to Lalu Prasad to elevate Nitish Kumar. Political analysts believe that Satish Kumar was the one who took Nitish Kumar to the heights of politics. Remember that Satish Kumar was the organizer of the historic rally held on February 12, 1994 at Patna's Chetna Maidan. Satish Kumar, the former MLA and Satish Koiri, the main organiser of the rally.

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The Financial Express

May 20, 2026, 02:29 PM

India's Toffee Industry Hits Global Spotlight After Viral Gift Exchange Between Modi and Meloni

India’s toffee industry has suddenly found itself at the centre of global internet culture, diplomacy and even stock market excitement after a viral moment involving Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni. India’s toffee exports have jumped 166 percent over the last 12 years, rising from Rs 49.68 crore in 2013-14 to Rs 132 crore in 2025-26. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal came up with the data after Meloni thanked PM Modi for gifting her ‘Melody’ toffees, reviving the light-hearted “Melodi” wordplay associated with the two leaders on social media. “India’s TOFFEE TALE would surely be melody to the ears! Exports have grown nearly 166% since 2013-14,” Goyal said in a post on social media. In the clip, Meloni can be heard saying, “Prime Minister Modi brought as a gift, a very, very good toffee — Melody.” The light-hearted moment – the video crossed 100 million views on Instagram within a few hours – quickly revived the hugely popular “Melodi” trend, a social media nickname created by combining Modi and Meloni’s names after their interactions at global events, including the COP28 summit in Dubai in 2023. The online buzz around Melody toffees did not remain limited to memes and diplomacy. It also spilled over into Dalal Street. Shares of Parle Industries witnessed heavy buying on Wednesday and surged 5 percent to hit the upper circuit limit after Meloni’s video went viral. The stock initially opened quietly but gained momentum as retail investors rushed to buy shares after seeing the word “Melody” trend online alongside the “Parle” name. More than 8.5 lakh shares of the company were traded on the BSE during the session. However, there was one major confusion behind the rally. Many investors mistakenly assumed that Parle Industries was the company behind Melody toffees. In reality, Melody is manufactured by Parle Products, the FMCG giant known for brands such as Parle-G, Monaco, KrackJack, Hide & Seek and Kaccha Mango Bite. Unlike Parle Industries, Parle Products is not listed on the stock market. Market experts say the incident highlights how social media trends and viral moments are increasingly influencing investor behaviour, especially in penny stocks and lesser-known companies. Parle Industries itself operates in entirely different sectors, including infrastructure, real estate, paper and allied products. Still, the viral Melody moment was enough to create a sudden spike in trading activity. The episode also shows how internet culture can unexpectedly intersect with business, politics and financial markets within hours. What started as a simple gift exchange between two world leaders eventually boosted conversations around Indian exports, revived a viral meme trend and triggered confusion-driven buying on Dalal Street.

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The Financial Express

May 20, 2026, 02:25 PM

Rahul Gandhi Slams PM Modi Over Foreign Visit Amid Economic Woes

Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday (May 20) slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for taking a foreign visit after announcing austerity measures amid rising inflation and fuel price hikes, while accusing him of selling off “India’s economic system”. Addressing the gathering at the Bahujan Swabhimaan Sabha, the Congress leader slammed PM Modi for urging the public against buying gold and travelling abroad only to embark on a five-nation tour shortly after. Reiterating his warning of an upcoming “economic storm,” he alleged that the PM and the government would be unable to save the country. “Narendra Modi tells the public – Don’t buy gold. Don’t go abroad and drive an electric vehicle. Immediately after saying all this, he boards a multi-thousand-crore aircraft and heads abroad, while the public watches silently. Meanwhile, an economic storm is brewing in the country. There will be severe inflation, prices of everything will rise, and there will be a shortage of fertilisers,” Rahul Gandhi said. “PM Narendra Modi has sold off India’s economic system. He has handed over India’s economic system to Ambani, Adani and America. Now an economic storm is coming, and PM Narendra Modi and the government of India will not be able to save you. They will cry and say it’s not my fault. I am telling you, the fault lies only with PM Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, and RSS because they have destroyed it (the Constitution),” he added. The Congress leader also questioned PM Modi over the hike in fuel prices, stating that the government had assured no price increase before the elections. On Tuesday, the Centre has hiked the price of petrol and diesel by about 90 paise per litre across the country. This is the second increase in five days following the Rs 3 upward revision last Friday (May 15) after four years. “Before the elections, it was said that there’s no shortage of petrol or gas. Petrol prices will not increase. Today, when petrol prices are rising, Ambani is exporting petrol from India. Ambani buys petrol from Russia and sells it outside, and with that money, they fund PM Narendra Modi. This is the truth,” Rahul Gandhi said, according to news agency ANI. The Congress leader further reflected on the teachings of revered Veera Passi and Dr BR Ambedkar while affirming that every citizen should be treated equally and according to the Constitution. Attacking the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Rahul Gandhi said that the country belongs to everyone, not to one caste or organisation. He affirmed that everyone should work together to protect the Constitution of India. “Vira Paasi ji, Ambedkar ji had said that in Hindustan every citizen is equal, every person should get the right fruit of their practice, and everyone should get equal rights. This country belongs to everyone, not to any one caste or organisation. The country’s constitution also says the same thing. The constitution is the voice of the people of Hindustan. It is the duty of all of us to protect the Constitution,” he said. “The Constitution is not some ordinary book–its ideology was in the blood of Baba Saheb Ambedkar ji, Mahatma Gandhi ji, Veera Pasi ji. The RSS and its ideology trample upon Baba Saheb’s Constitution, tearing it to shreds. Therefore, it is absolutely essential that, along with bowing our heads before Baba Saheb’s statue, we also stand firm to protect his Constitution,” he added. Rahul Gandhi earlier unveiled the statue of “Veera Passi” at Lodhwari, Rahi, Sadar Assembly. His remarks come as PM Modi is currently in Italy for the final leg of his five-nation tour. Earlier, the Prime Minister was in Norway for the fourth leg, before his Oslo visit, he had been in Sweden, the Netherlands and the United Arab Emirates. The dual hike in domestic petrol and diesel prices is garnering significant attention as policymakers look for strategic tools to defend India’s foreign exchange reserves. According to an economic report by HSBC Securities and Capital Markets India, adequate increases in retail pump prices can help absorb two-thirds of the total FX reserves shortfall by curbing excessive consumption and generating much-needed fiscal savings. However, the brokerage said that domestic price corrections are only a short-term buffer; sustainable structural reforms and significantly stronger capital inflows will be required to mitigate medium-term external vulnerabilities driven by an escalating currency depreciation and global oil shock. HSBC projects that India’s current account deficit (CAD) will sharply widen to 2.3% of GDP in FY27, up from a comfortable 0.9% in FY26. Left unchecked, this broadening trade gap could trigger a staggering $65 billion Balance of Payments (BoP) deficit for the current fiscal year, placing unprecedented pressure on the country’s external safety buffers.

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Dainik Jagran

May 20, 2026, 02:21 PM

Xi and Putin Meet Amid Global Tensions, Criticize US Policies

The meeting comes as the world grapples with the Ukraine war, rising tensions in the Middle East, and growing US-China-Russia strategic competition. During the meeting, Xi and Putin repeatedly described their relationship as "stronger than ever" and hit out at US policies without naming them.

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TV9 Hindi

May 20, 2026, 02:21 PM

Akhilesh Yadav's Strategy Shift: SP Focuses on Broad Issues, Soft Hindutva Approach

The political ground is being prepared for the assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh and the Samajwadi Party has also started making major changes in its strategy. SP President Akhilesh Yadav is no longer limited to traditional caste politics, but is trying to give a broad political message by focusing on issues like the Constitution - Reservation - Unemployment - Inflation and Social Justice. Along with this, he is moving towards'Soft Hindutva '. If you look at the political activities of Akhilesh Yadav in recent times, there are clear indications that the SP is now working to get out of the image of being limited only to the Muslim-Yadav equation. The party leadership is now moving forward by linking the PDA formula with the politics of social justice and saving the Constitution. At a press conference in Lucknow on Monday, Akhilesh Yadav released a booklet called'PDA Reservation Scam '. Yadav said that this fight is of 5% vs 95%.

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Dainik Statesman

May 20, 2026, 02:20 PM

West Bengal Government Announces Crackdown on Illegal Immigrants

The new BJP government in West Bengal has announced strict action against illegal immigrants. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, who held a press conference in Nabanna on Wednesday, said that people outside the purview of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) will be identified, arrested and handed over directly to the Border Security Force (BSF). The chief minister claimed that the central government had sent guidelines in this regard last year, but the previous government did not implement it.

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Amar Ujala

May 20, 2026, 02:18 PM

Calcutta High Court to Hear Petitions Seeking Exemptions from West Bengal Animal Slaughter Control Act Restrictions Ahead of Bakrid Festival

ExtensionAdd as a preferredsource on google Several petitions were filed in the Calcutta High Court on Wednesday in view of the festival of Bakrid next week. These petitions have sought exemption under the West Bengal Animal Slaughter Control Act, 1950. The new BJP government has imposed certain restrictions due to which these petitions have been filed. Read Trending Videos Hearing the petitions on Thursday. A division bench headed by Chief Justice Sujay Paul will hear these petitions on Thursday. The court said that the newly appointed government counsel has sought time to understand the petitions. A petition filed by Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Akhruzzaman has sought exemption under Section 12 of the Act, through which the state government can grant such permission. AdvertisementMahua Moitra argued? TMC MP Mahua Moitra said outside the court that she has sought exemption under the West Bengal Animal Slaughter Control Act, 1950. She said that the notification issued on May 13 or May 27 has been given in view of the Mahua Moitra festival.

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TV9 Hindi

May 20, 2026, 02:14 PM

Putin and Xi Slam US Policy as 'Jungle Raj', Demand End to Interference

In their joint statement after the talks in Beijing, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping have sharply commented against the United States. Both leaders have criticized the United States on 4 issues. Jinping has called American policy a jungle raj policy. Not only this, both have said to uphold the UN treaty. Putin has demanded a large-scale alliance of Eurasian countries in his speech. Putin has said that the use of BRICS countries has been successful. Now we need to work on the Eurasian policy. 1-Jinping and Putin indirectly targeted the United States and said that interference in the internal affairs of other countries and provoking conflicts between factions should be stopped. This statement said to stop America's habit of interfering in the internal affairs of other countries. 2- At the same time, in view of the ongoing oil shortage in the world, China's influence in the Western region and China's high latitude gas fields (Russia's military supplies) to Russia and Russia.

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News 18✓

May 20, 2026, 02:10 PM

Tensions Escalate: Iran Allows Ships Through Strait of Hormuz Amid Ongoing Blockade

The Iranian Revolutionary Guards Navy reported that it had allowed more than 25 ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours. These included oil tankers. This statement comes amid an effective blockade of this strategic waterway by Iran since the start of the war with the United States and Israel on 28 February. Despite the ceasefire, Washington has maintained a naval blockade since 13 April. Iran has demanded that all ships obtain permission from its armed forces before passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The United Arab Emirates has called on Iraq to immediately halt hostile attacks from its soil after a drone strike targeting a nuclear facility in Abu Dhabi. According to an AFP report, the Emirati Foreign Ministry has called on the Iraqi government to intervene immediately and unconditionally to prevent further cross-border attacks. This comes after a military incident on 17 May 202. An unidentified nuclear power plant was targeted near the Barak nuclear power plant.

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Navbharat Times

May 20, 2026, 02:10 PM

Congress Joins Tamil Nadu Government Led by CM Joseph Vijay

Chennai: The Congress in Tamil Nadu will join the Vijay-led TVK government. The Congress has announced the names of two MLAs who were sworn in as ministers ahead of CM Joseph Vijay's cabinet expansion. Congress MLAs Advocate Rajesh Kumar and Thiru P. Viswanathan will be inducted into the Tamil Nadu cabinet. Both leaders were sworn in as ministers yesterday. In the Tamil Nadu assembly elections, the Congress had contested in alliance with the DMK, but after TVK emerged as the single largest party in the election results, the party decided to support Vijay. The Congress has won five seats. Joseph Vijay drove a Bolero after asking for a driver. Anand Mahindra was sworn in as the chief minister on 10 May. Vijay TVK chief Thalapathy Vijayan was sworn in on 10 May. Vijay-led TVK won 108 seats in the elections. After Vijay resigned from Trichy East, the number of TVK MLAs has come down to 107. Vijay's government has the support of Congress (5), VU (2), CPI (M) and CPI (2).

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Kalinga TV

May 20, 2026, 02:09 PM

Rajya Sabha MP Urges Finance Minister to Bring Petrol and Diesel Under GST

Rajya Sabha MP Sasmit Patra has formally urged Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to address the long-standing demand to bring petrol and diesel under the Goods and Services Tax (GST). In a letter to the Finance Minister, Patra urged her to put this issue on the formal agenda for the next GST Council meeting, pushing for a thorough discussion and agreement between the Centre and the states. Highlighting the urgency of the matter, Patra emphasized that rising fuel prices are hitting both families and businesses hard. As fuel gets more expensive, so does transportation, and that’s driving up the cost of food and adding to the country’s inflation woes. He also pointed out that the Constitution already allows for bringing petroleum products under GST. Citing Article 279A, Patra cited the government that the GST Council has the power to recommend when this rollout should happen. He argued that leaving petrol and diesel outside the GST has created market distortions, with big price differences from state to state thanks to varied and unpredictable VAT rates. Watch the video here:

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Dainik Jagran

May 20, 2026, 02:09 PM

Indian State Cabinet Approves 13 Proposals, Including ₹10.4 Crore Tender for IndiGo Airlines

This decision was taken in the state cabinet meeting held on Wednesday under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary. A total of 13 proposals were approved in today's meeting. The meeting also approved a proposal to ensure water supply for the Integrated Manufacturing Cluster (IMC) at Dobhi in Gaya district under the Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor Project. After the cabinet meeting, Additional Chief Secretary to the Cabinet Arvind Kumar Chaudhary informed that the cabinet has approved the single tender of M / s InterGlobe Aviation Limited (IndiGo Airlines) on nomination basis with a maximum amount of Rs.10.40 crore for one year under viability gap funding.

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Dainik Jagran

May 20, 2026, 02:05 PM

Party Leadership Urges In-Charges to Strengthen Organization and Boost Mass Outreach

The party leadership has called upon all the in-charges to strengthen the organisation up to the booth level, maintain regular communication with the workers and effectively conduct the mass contact campaign.

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Amar Ujala

May 20, 2026, 02:03 PM

BJP Government Under Fire for Terminating Services of PESA Mobilizers

ExpansionAdd as a preferredsource on google Leader of Opposition Umang Singhar launched a scathing attack on the BJP government over the termination of services of PESA Mobilizers. He wrote a letter to Chief Minister Mohan Yadav demanding the continuation of the services of PESA motivators working in Gram Panchayats. Singhar said that thousands of motivators were appointed in the state for the implementation of the Panchayat Provisions and Extension to Scheduled Areas Act (PESA Act), but now the state government has terminated their services citing the budget. This will affect the work of government schemes in tribal areas. Read Trending Videos Thousands of Jobs The Leader of Opposition released a video alleging that the government showed the way out of thousands of mobilizers without any alternative arrangement. He said that these same employees went from village to village and worked as a link between the administration and the villagers. Singhar said that many people took jobs, loans, and advertisements for thousands of families.

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Odisha TV

May 20, 2026, 02:00 PM

Tangi-Choudwar Block Sees Political Tension Amid Journalist Complaint Over BJP Leader's Remarks

Political tension intensified in the Tangi-Choudwar block of Cuttack district on Wednesday after some journalists filed a police complaint over Arindam Roy’s social media remarks. On the other hand, BJP leaders Arindam Roy and Abhaya Barik visited the block office today following a call from the Block Development Officer (BDO). They reached the office to raise various public grievances and local development-related issues concerning the area. According to officials, the BDO accepted the complaints submitted by the BJP leaders and assured them that necessary investigations would be carried out before appropriate action is taken. Meanwhile, the Tehsildar informed that the pen-down protest, which had been continuing at the block office for the last four days, has now been withdrawn. The issue gained attention after an incident on May 15, when BJP leader Arindam Roy, along with several party workers, allegedly surrounded the Assistant Block Development Officer (ABDO) at the Tangi block office. The BJP leaders had accused the local administration of not inviting party representatives to Panchayat Samiti meetings and various other government programmes. However, the controversy had escalated further after Arindam allegedly made objectionable remarks against journalists on social media. Following the comments, some members of the journalists’ association lodged a formal complaint against him at the Tangi-Choudwar police station. The journalists alleged that Arindam’s remarks insulted the dignity and credibility of media professionals. In his social media post , he allegedly stated that some media houses might have received small amounts of money per view for broadcasting news related to the Tangi block incident and used that money to buy rice for their square meals. The statement had triggered strong resentment among journalists in the region. As a mark of protest, the journalists arrived carrying rice, potatoes, and brinjals, intending to hand them over to the BJP leader in symbolic opposition to his remarks. The incident has sparked political debate and renewed discussions over the relationship between politicians and the media. No comments were received either from Arindam or the journalists in this regard.

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Akila News✓

May 20, 2026, 01:59 PM

Rajkot Municipal Corporation's First Meeting to Appoint Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and Standing Committee Members

RAJKOT: The first meeting of the Rajkot Municipal Corporation will be held next week. Apart from the mayor, the deputy mayor and 12 members of the standing committee will be appointed. The city BJP coordination committee has submitted a panel of four names each for all five posts in the parliamentary board. However, the names of five corporators are under discussion for the mayoral post. The names of Shukla, Narendra Singh Jadeja, Ketan Patel have been submitted as a panel for the mayoral post. But for the last several days, the name of Ashwinbhai Bhoraniya is being discussed as a strong contender. If he is given the post of mayor or chairman, then the possibility of appointing a Brahmin corporator as the chairman of the standing committee is more likely. Raghuvanshi Mahila Nagarsevika as the deputy mayor is almost final. While the leader of the ruling party will be given a chance as a Scheduled Caste corporator and the corporator of the party will be given 5 OBC seats.

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Dainik Statesman

May 20, 2026, 01:59 PM

Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari Vows to Govern State in Line with Party Ideology

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said that he will run the government in line with the party. On Wednesday, after landing at Bagdogra Airport, he went to the BJP's party office in Mallagudi by road. He was received by MP Manoj Tigga, state secretary Bapi Goswami, district BJP president Arun Mondal and other party leaders.

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Akila News✓

May 20, 2026, 01:58 PM

BJP MLA Shri Bharat Kikubhai Patel Celebrates 71st Birthday

Rajkot, તા.20: Shri Bharat Kikubhai Patel, BJP MLA from Valsad constituency in South Gujarat was born on તા.20 May 1956. Entered 71st year today. He has previously been an MLA from 2012 to 2017. He is associated with agriculture and trade. He has contributed to institutions like Valsad Taluka Koli Samaj, Taluka Patel Samaj Pragati Mandal, South Gujarat Koli Patel Mandal, Pardi Gram Panchayat etc. Reading, cricket, public service, bhajan etc are his favourite activities. મો.96383 35951 Valsad.

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Navbharat Times

May 20, 2026, 01:57 PM

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Visits India for Quad Partnership, Energy Security, Trade, and Defence Cooperation Talks

New Delhi: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is on his first official visit to India from May 23-26. He will visit different states of the country. He is expected to focus on Quad partnership, energy security, trade and defence cooperation. According to reports, Marco Rubio will visit Kolkata, Agra, Jaipur and Delhi during his visit. Energy, trade and defence cooperation will be discussed. Rubio will meet several senior Indian leaders and officials during his visit to India. The talks will cover key issues such as energy security, regional trade, tariffs, supply chains and defence cooperation. Rubio will also participate in a meeting of foreign ministers of the Quad countries in New Delhi on May 26. The meeting will also be attended by India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu.

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Siasat News✓

May 20, 2026, 01:54 PM

Union Minister's Son Cooperates with Police in POCSO Case, Alleges KTR of Spreading Falsehoods

Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Wednesday, May 20, said he has directed his son to cooperate with police in the POCSO case against him, while alleging that BRS leader K T Rama Rao is running a “fake media factory” and spreading falsehoods against him. Asked by reporters about rumours that he would be arrested, Bandi Sanjay said the matter of the POCSO case against his son is before the court. “Is there any other instance in politics of a father handing over his son to the police? As soon as I got the information, I handed him over to cooperate with the investigation. KCR’s son (Rama Rao) is running a fake media factory. Since he is behind all these conspiracies about what will happen, he will answer if you ask him,” he said. When asked about speculation that he would be dropped from the Union Cabinet in view of the case against his son and related developments, Bandi Sanjay said the BRS was seeking his removal as the BJP had “demolished the feudal and family rule and corrupt empire of the BRS.” On speculation that he would float his own party, Bandi Sanjay strongly denied it and said every committed BJP worker wants his body to be draped in the BJP flag after his death. The union minister had earlier said he has complete faith in the legal process and that truth will ultimately prevail following his son Bageerath’s arrest in a POCSO case. Bageerath was arrested on May 16 after the Telangana High Court refused to grant him interim protection from arrest.

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Akila News✓

May 20, 2026, 01:47 PM

Rajkot Municipal Corporation Sees Election and Mayoral Vote

Rajkot તા.20: The term of the elected corporators of the Municipal Corporation તા.11 expires on March 2026. તા.26 The election of the Municipal Corporators was conducted by the Election Commission on April 2026. તા.28 The names of the candidates elected by the Election Commission have been published in the Gujarat Government Gazette after the counting of votes was conducted on April. The first meeting of the elected corporators after the general election of the Municipal Corporation is to be called by મ્‍યુનિ.કમિશનર Shri. The election of the 23rd Mayor of the city will be held on the next તા.28 at 11 am on Thursday in the Rameshbhai Chhaya auditorium of the Municipal Corporation. In-charge મ્‍યુનિ.કમિશનર Anandu Suresh Govind has called the first meeting of the 72 corporators of the total 18 wards of the city at 11 am on Thursday at Rameshbhai Chhaya, the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and 12 members of the standing committee.

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DNA Hindi

May 20, 2026, 01:46 PM

Swami Avimukteshwaranand's 'Gavishti Yatra' Shifts Focus to Political Messages

Ritwik Jaiswal Swami Avimukteshwaranand's'Gavishti Yatra'is now more about political messages and power-centric confrontation than its religious nature. The 81-day, ambitious political journey of 403 assemblies has so far covered more than 90 assembly constituencies in Purvanchal, entering its 18th day on Wednesday. But as the yatra progresses, a bigger question looms large: Why did Avimukteshwaranand make Uttar Pradesh the centre of his political and ideological activism after Bihar? While elections were held in states like West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala after Bihar, where the issue of cow protection was most burning, why were such yatras not held there? LATEST ATTENTION PARTIES! Mumbai train services to be affected b GST boosts Donald 2. 0 Putins big Navratri sales for Hyundai News, Maruti Suzuki Kartik Aaryan makes HUGE investments in Mumbai, Russian buys dials over Modi's property boosts PM Modi 2. Why were such trips not held there?

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Amar Ujala

May 20, 2026, 01:43 PM

BJP Leader Criticizes Rahul Gandhi Over 'Chaotic' Statement

ExtensionAdd as a preferredsource on google BJP National President Nitin Navin strongly criticized the recent statement of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. He called Gandhi's statement unfortunate and a manifestation of chaotic mindset. Naveen said that in Indian politics, propriety and social harmony are rooted in mutual respect, and Gandhi's statement in this context is regrettable.

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