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Large parts of India continued to reel under severe heatwave conditions on Friday, with temperatures soaring close to 47 degrees Celsius in several cities. Here’s a look at some of the hottest cities in India today (May 21).

According to the US Justice Department, the fund would provide a formal process for people alleging political targeting to seek financial compensation, formal apologies and other forms of redress.

If aliens ever come visiting Earth, they would not be in their physical form. Harvard scientist Avi Loeb says they would send a robotic probe first, just like humans do. They would definitely be a threat to us because of the advanced technology they would possess.

Bella Hadid walked the red carpet at Cannes 2026 in a custom-made Schiaparelli gown, which has significantly created buzz among the netizens. Read more to know the details of the gown.

Google has announced a major shift in its artificial intelligence strategy, with CEO Sundar Pichai focusing on bringing AI agents into everyday products used by billions of people.

Radio Caroline accidentally announced the death of King Charles III after a computer error triggered the UK’s “Death of a Monarch” protocol. The station later apologised, calling it an accidental activation of the emergency system.

Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal recently joined the viral ‘Melody’ trend inspired by the widely shared reel featuring PM Narendra Modi and Italian PM Giorgia Meloni. The couple’s playful take on the moment quickly grabbed attention on social media, creating a massive buzz.

Over the course of a century, the company has expanded through multiple phases of Indian economic history, from the pre-liberalisation era to the rise of satellite television and the digital economy.

During the operation, the team intercepted a suspicious individual in the village of Mohammadpora and subjected him to questioning and a personal search. The arrested individual has been identified as Aadil Hussain Lone, son of Mohd Sadiq Lone, a resident of Mohammadpora in Kulgam district.

At Essel Group’s 100-year celebration, Chairman Subhash Chandra reflected on the Group’s journey through growth, setbacks and resilience, urging employees to embrace innovation, certainty and a startup culture for the future.

Higher fuel prices are hitting households across the eurozone. The impact on consumption, however, is not uniform. The oil price shock from the Iran war has quickly filtered through to households.

The resolution urged all nations to take steps, consistent with the Paris Agreement and their respective national circumstances, to limit the increase in global average temperatures to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.

In a significant political development, the Congress party has reportedly returned to the Tamil Nadu Cabinet after a gap of 59 years. The move marks a major shift in the state’s coalition dynamics and reflects evolving alliances ahead of key political developments. Leaders say the inclusion aims to strengthen governance cooperation, while opposition parties are closely watching the impact on Tamil Nadu’s political landscape.

The RBI has announced a $5 billion USD/INR buy-sell swap auction for May 26, 2026, to inject liquidity into the banking system after heavy intervention to defend the rupee amid rising oil prices and foreign fund outflows.

The visit by Pakistans army chief comes a day after Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

A severe heatwave has pushed temperatures past 45°C in several parts of India, triggering health warnings and increased demand for electricity and water. Authorities have advised residents to take precautions as extreme heat conditions continue to affect daily life, agriculture, and public health. Meteorologists warn that such intense heatwaves may persist in the coming days across northern and central regions.

Delhi is preparing for a record-breaking surge in electricity demand this summer as soaring temperatures push energy consumption to new highs. Power authorities are ramping up supply and grid management efforts to avoid shortages during peak usage hours.

As the Essel Group marked 100 years on Thursday (May 21), chairman Subhash Chandra shared his thoughts on artificial intelligence, calling it a transformative tool that can improve efficiency across sectors, but insisting that human intelligence will always remain superior. Scroll down.

Heavy rainfall has triggered flooding in parts of North Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir, prompting authorities to issue a fresh rain alert across the region. Several low-lying areas have been affected as rising water levels disrupt normal life and transportation. Rescue and monitoring teams are on alert as officials warn of further rainfall and possible worsening conditions in the coming hours.