North India Heatwave: 48°C, Power Demand Hits 265.44 GW
North India faces extreme heatwave with temperatures soaring to 48°C in Banda, Delhi at 46°C. Peak power demand hits record 265.44 GW, AQI at 153.
North India faces extreme heatwave with temperatures soaring to 48°C in Banda, Delhi at 46°C. Peak power demand hits record 265.44 GW, AQI at 153.
Delhi airport issues advisory for international passengers amid Ebola outbreak concerns. Passengers from affected regions to undergo screening.
Iran introduces new maritime traffic system in Strait of Hormuz, requiring permits for vessels. US warns of military action as talks stall. Oil prices volatile amid supply fears.
The USS Nimitz strike group has entered the Caribbean Sea as US-Cuba tensions rise following the indictment of former Cuban President Raul Castro for the 1996 shootdown of civilian planes.
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RecommendedA massive fire at Gamdevi market near Thane railway station killed a fireman and a security guard, and injured two firefighters. The blaze engulfed vegetable and clothing stalls; cause unknown.
Ebola outbreak in DRC caused by Bundibugyo strain has no approved vaccine, with 139 deaths and 600 suspected cases. WHO says vaccine is 6-9 months away.
Taiwan's defense ministry reported 7 Chinese aircraft sorties, 7 vessels, and 1 official ship near its territory, with no incursions into its airspace or waters.
Three people died and over a dozen first responders were quarantined after exposure to an unknown substance in New Mexico. Authorities investigate the hazardous material.
Karnataka plans satellite imaging to reveal Lakkundi's buried heritage and seeks UNESCO World Heritage status for the historic temple town.
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RecommendedDiscover the Panchang for May 21, 2026: tithi, nakshatra, yoga, auspicious muhurats, Rahu Kaal timings across Indian cities, and practical guidance for a balanced day.
The Centre told the Supreme Court it opposes new hydro-electric projects in Alaknanda and Bhagirathi river basins, allowing only seven of 28 planned projects to proceed due to environmental risks.
A rare ruddy turnstone, typically found in the high Arctic tundra, was sighted in Vidarbha, possibly the first recorded sighting in the region. Birdwatchers observed it feeding at a lake on Umred Road.
Residents in Chennai suburbs face LPG cylinder refill delays of over 25 days, forcing reliance on induction stoves and black market, where prices have doubled to Rs 3,000-5,000.
Punjab government has submitted an affidavit to the National Green Tribunal detailing conservation efforts for the endangered Indus river dolphin, including habitat protection, fishing bans, and community engagement.
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RecommendedA 23-year-old Chennai woman with acute myeloid leukemia received a life-saving bone marrow transplant using stem cells flown from Poland, arranged by Rela Hospital and DKMS Foundation.
Two sisters aged eight and five died of suffocation after getting trapped inside a parked car in Alwar. The girls were playing near a repair centre when they entered the damaged vehicle.
Gurgaon's first dog shelter will be built on 3 acres in Kadarpur village, housing up to 5,000 stray dogs. The project aims to comply with Supreme Court directives and strengthen animal birth control efforts.
Varanasi police and SWAT team arrested four interstate smugglers in Bhadohi, seizing 604.20 kg of cannabis worth Rs 3.02 crore from a vehicle and truck container.
Chhattisgarh police recovered over 7.5 kg gold jewellery worth Rs 9.17 crore from a luxury car's secret chamber, and 95.5 kg silver anklets with 760 mobile phones in separate operations, probing illegal transport and cyber fraud.
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RecommendedMadhya Pradesh will host the curtain-raiser for the first International Big Cat Alliance Summit 2026 at IIFM Bhopal on May 22, highlighting its big cat conservation efforts.
Porcupine quills were found embedded in tiger T-120 (Ganesh) in Ranthambore. Forest officials are monitoring the tiger's condition closely, as such injuries can be fatal.
The traditional Kere Bete fishing festival took place at Chittur Lake in Sorab taluk, Shivamogga, drawing participants who caught fish using traditional methods.
Himachal Pradesh faces intense heatwave with Una hitting 44°C, Shimla at 30.5°C. Temperatures soar 3-5°C above normal; heat alert issued for multiple districts.
Pune district administration submitted final proposal to state govt for permanent transfer of 44.5 acres in Mundhwa to Botanical Survey of India, following high-level committee recommendations to prevent future irregularities.
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RecommendedChhatbir Zoo in Mohali has implemented comprehensive measures to protect animals from scorching summer heat, including desert coolers, agro nets, and water pools.
A planned waste-processing plant in Thaltej to recycle temple flowers into incense sticks faces resistance from residents citing illegal tree cutting and pollution concerns, leading to a temporary halt.
Excise department and police seized 1,386 litres of illegal foreign liquor hidden under bricks on a tractor in Bagaha, West Champaran. Two arrested, investigation underway.
Afroz Ansari, 26, drowned while bathing in Tilaiya Dam under Barhi police station. Friends failed to rescue him; body retrieved by local, declared dead at hospital.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded the FAO Agricola Medal in Rome, honoring his leadership in agriculture. He dedicated the award to India's farmers (annadatas).
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