TODAY NEWS ON May 21, 2026
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TVK extends open invitation to VCK, IUML to be part of Tamil Nadu Cabinet
The ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday (May 20, 2026) openly extended an invitation to the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) and the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) to be part of the Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay-led Cabinet.
India-Italy joint strategic action plan 2025-2029 gives our ties a practical and futuristic framework, says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (May 20, 2026) held wide-ranging talks with his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni, focusing on areas such as trade, defence, clean energy and technology. Ahead of bilateral talks, PM Modi called on Italian President Sergio Mattarella and discussed different aspects relating to India-Italy friendship, including trade, investment and cultural linkages. They also discussed collaboration in areas such as AI, critical minerals, space and nuclear energy.
Nothing wrong in holding caste census, any government of the day should know who is backward, SC says
The Supreme Court on Wednesday (May 20, 2026) said there is nothing wrong in the government of the day ascertaining caste as part of the nationwide census exercise. “Any government of the day must know how many people are backward and how many need welfare. This is a matter of policy,” Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, heading a three-judge Bench, said.
Supreme Court suspects Karnataka government of ‘delaying tactics’ but extends Bengaluru civic polls’ deadline to August 31
The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday (May 20, 2026) said the Karnataka government seems to be deploying “delaying tactics” to postpone civic polls in Bengaluru while extending the deadline for the elections by another two months to August 31. Shifting the time limit for the election from June 30 to August 31, the apex court said this would be the State government’s “last chance”, and there would be no further extensions.
Kerala’s UDF government announces 100-day action plan from June 1
The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) in Kerala will begin the implementation of its 100-day action plan on June 1 with a focus on issues that can be addressed immediately. A decision to this effect was taken in the Cabinet meeting on Wednesday (May 20, 2026). Addressing a press conference after the meeting, Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan said that directions have been issued to all departments to prepare project proposals and take necessary steps for the implementation of all promises in the UDF’s election manifesto by 2031.
T.N. government orders immediate release of YouTuber ‘Savukku’ Shankar, sets his detention aside
The Tamil Nadu government has ordered the immediate release of YouTuber A. Shankar alias ‘Savukku’ Shankar from detention. In an order issued on Tuesday (May 19, 2026), the government said that Mr. Shankar must be released forthwith “as there is no sufficient cause unless he has been detained under any other law or is serving any sentence having been convicted by any court.”
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to start first India visit on May 23
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will pay his first visit to India between May 23 and 26, the U.S. State Department said. The visit will be closely watched as it comes against the backdrop of the U.S.’s continued engagement in hostilities in the Persian Gulf region, which have had consequences for India’s energy security.
Iran examining U.S. proposal, as Trump says in ‘final stages’ of talks
Iran said on Wednesday (May 20, 2026) it was examining the latest U.S. proposal received from mediator Pakistan in talks to end the West Asia war, despite the two sides trading threats over resuming attacks. It came after U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters that Washington was in the “final stages” of negotiations with Iran.
U.S. indicts former Cuban President as pressure builds
The United States on Wednesday (May 20, 2026) criminally indicted Cuba’s former leader Raul Castro, fueling speculation that President Donald Trump will try to topple the communist state. The Justice Department charged the influential former President over the deadly 1996 downing of two civilian planes manned by anti-Castro pilots.
Parle Industries up 5% after investors mistake it for the Melody owner
In an interesting turn of events, a penny stock, Parle Industries Ltd. hit its upper price band of 5%, closing at ₹5 a share, after Indian investors mistook it for the FMCG company Parle Products Pvt Ltd. which makes the “Melody” chocolate toffees.
Bharat Petroleum hikes Russia’s share in crude oil purchases to 41% in bid to fill supply gaps
The share of Russian crude oil in Bharat Petroleum’s overall basket has increased to about 40-41% from about 31% during quarter-ended March 2026, Vetsa Ramakrishna Gupta, Director for Finance of the state-owned oil-marketing company, told investors in an analyst call on Wednesday (May 20, 2026).
NEET(UG) re-exam: Education Minister holds meetings with Central agencies, representatives of social media platforms
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday (May 20, 2026) chaired review meetings with officials of “Central security and intelligence agencies” to identify vulnerabilities and ensure timely preventive and corrective measures, with preparations underway to conduct the re-examination of NEET (UG) 2026, which was cancelled earlier this month after a paper leak.
Zuckerberg says he feels ‘weight’ of Meta layoffs
Meta began laying off roughly 8,000 employees on Wednesday (May 20, 2026) — about 10% of its global workforce — as co-founder and Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg pushes to redirect resources toward an ambitious artificial intelligence agenda.
CBI registers case against retired Navy Captain over alleged ‘illicit wealth’
The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered a case against a retired Navy Captain for possessing assets disproportionate to his known sources of income. The case alleges that retired Captain Raminder Singh Wadhwa acquired movable and immovable assets in his own name and in the name of his family members.
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