Breaking News, Latest Updates May 21 | HIGHLIGHTS

As per the information provided by Karnataka Health Minister, "We have about 200 cases (Black Fungus) that have been reported till date officially from all districts. We are in the processing of obtaining required medicine.  I am in constant touch with the Union Minister Sadananda Gowda, who assured me he will do his best."

Mumbai: Bandra unit of Anti Narcotics Cell arrested a Nigerian drug peddler and recovered 150 grams of drugs - worth Rs 18 Lakhs in the international market - from his possession. Case has been registered under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, investigation is underway.

Today Samyukta Kisan Morcha has written a letter to the Prime Minister, asking for the resumption of talks with farmers: Samyukta Kisan Morcha.

Indian Navy’s first Kashin-class destroyer INS Rajput was decommissioned at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam after serving the nation for 41 glorious years today.

Jammu and Kashmir reports 3,848 new COVID-19 cases, 4466 recoveries and 43 deaths in the last 24 hours.

Maharashtra reports 29,644 new COVID-19 cases, 44,493 recoveries and 555 deaths in the last 24 hours.

Punjab: Ludhiana has reported 30 cases of Black Fungus till now, informs Deputy Commissioner Varinder Kumar Sharma.

As per the information provided by Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa, "We had a meeting with senior officials and ministers. We have taken a decision on lockdown. We had strict restrictions till 24th May. As per the opinion of experts, we are extending the strict restrictions till 7th June at 6 am."

Karnataka: Different parts of the state receive heavy rainfall, visuals from Hubli.

Maharashtra: NCB Mumbai nabbed one drug peddler and seized 62 grams of Mephedrone from him on 20th May. Interrogation of the accused is underway. 

SN Shrivastava, presently holding the additional charge of Commissioner of Police, Delhi is hereby appointed to the post of Commissioner of Police: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).

Rajasthan High Court rejects interim bail plea of Asaram Bapu, serving life imprisonment in a rape case. He was seeking interim bail on health grounds. He was admitted to AIIMS after contracting COVID and as per his health bulletin he has completed his quarantine period and can be discharged

Haryana: Panchkula administration sets up drive-through COVID19 vaccination center at Parade Ground, Sector 5.

Dera Sacha Sauda Chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, who is undergoing a 20-year jail sentence for raping two followers, was granted parole today to look after his ailing mother.

Delhi Police files chargesheet in Republic Day violence case; details awaited.

Delhi reports 3,009 new COVID-19 cases, 7,288 recoveries and 252 deaths in the last 24 hours.

Narada case hearing at 2pm, larger bench to be constituted today: Advocate Niladri Bhattacharya

Goa curfew extended to May 31: CM Pramod Sawant

Earthquake of magnitude 4.2 recorded in Ladakh: NCS.

No Covishield for 18-44 group, Covaxin running out soon: Delhi HM Satyendar Jain

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will visit the US in the coming week from May 24 to May 28. The official announcement was made by Ministry of External Affairs on Friday. Jaishankar's visit will most likely revolve around vaccine procurement. India is engaged in talks with various US entitities involved in Covid vaccines production and is looking forward to procuring and subsequently producing these vaccines. 

FIR registered against Capt Rakesh Ballav, others for endangering lives during the cyclone

IAF MiG-21 fighter aircraft crashed near Moga in Punjab late last night,

IMD predicts thunderstorm with light intensity rain in Delhi, adjoining areas

Kalaburagi City Corporation launches  24*7 auto ambulance service for COVID patients.

Army Gen M M Narvane reaches Dimapur to review security situation in hinterland of Northeast.