How has social media reacted to PM Modi’s Melody toffee gift to Italian PM Meloni?
The internet has erupted with memes after a video of PM Narendra Modi gifting a pack of Melody toffees to Italian PM Giorgia Meloni went viral. Within minutes, hashtags related to the duo, like #Melodi, began trending, with an X user saying, "This friendship has its own fandom now." "This is the most wholesome geopolitical alliance on...internet," another user commented.
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News By: Dharini Mudgal
04:55 pm Wednesday, 20 May 2026
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The internet has erupted with memes after a video of PM Narendra Modi gifting a pack of Melody toffees to Italian PM Giorgia Meloni went viral. Within minutes, hashtags related to the duo, like #Melodi, began trending, with an X user saying, "This friendship has its own fandom now." "This is the most wholesome geopolitical alliance on...internet," another user commented.
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Orange alert for heatwave issued in Delhi for 7 days
IMD issued an orange alert for heatwave in Delhi from May 20 to May 26. Maximum temperature is expected to remain around 45-47°C from May 20 to May 22 and 44-46°C on May 23. It's likely to hover between 43-45°C from May 24 to May 26. The city can experience gusty winds reaching up to 45 kmph during the period.
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News By: Saurav Joshi
05:13 pm Wednesday, 20 May 2026
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IMD issued an orange alert for heatwave in Delhi from May 20 to May 26. Maximum temperature is expected to remain around 45-47°C from May 20 to May 22 and 44-46°C on May 23. It's likely to hover between 43-45°C from May 24 to May 26. The city can experience gusty winds reaching up to 45 kmph during the period.
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05:13 pm Wednesday, 20 May 2026
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Lashkar terrorist spent ₹1.5 lakh on hair treatment in Gurugram, wanted shiny teeth
Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Shabbir Ahmad Lone, who Delhi Police arrested for allegedly plotting attacks in India, underwent a hair transplant procedure in Gurugram and spent nearly ₹1.5 lakh for it, reports said. He was highly conscious of his appearance and had also approached a dentist to get his teeth whitened. Cosmetic procedures may have been part of efforts to avoid detection.
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News By: Ankit Tiwari
05:09 pm Wednesday, 20 May 2026
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Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Shabbir Ahmad Lone, who Delhi Police arrested for allegedly plotting attacks in India, underwent a hair transplant procedure in Gurugram and spent nearly ₹1.5 lakh for it, reports said. He was highly conscious of his appearance and had also approached a dentist to get his teeth whitened. Cosmetic procedures may have been part of efforts to avoid detection.
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05:09 pm Wednesday, 20 May 2026
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What are the perks given to MLAs in Delhi?
The Delhi government provides its MLAs with perks such as daily allowances, pension, and travelling facilities. As per the official website, their salary stands at ₹90,000/month, including constituency allowance, secretarial assistance, and phone facilities. Additionally, they can also avail free treatment in government hospitals, and get reimbursements on travel, electricity, water, etc.
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News By: Ishita Ranganath
05:29 pm Wednesday, 20 May 2026
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The Delhi government provides its MLAs with perks such as daily allowances, pension, and travelling facilities. As per the official website, their salary stands at ₹90,000/month, including constituency allowance, secretarial assistance, and phone facilities. Additionally, they can also avail free treatment in government hospitals, and get reimbursements on travel, electricity, water, etc.
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05:29 pm Wednesday, 20 May 2026
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Google's Project Genie now turns real places into interactive worlds
Google has expanded its AI research project, Project Genie, allowing users to turn real-world locations into interactive virtual environments. Powered by Google Street View, the system uses information such as location, style and characters to create an imaginative world, with its starting location tied to Street View's real-world imagery. The feature currently supports locations across the US.
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News By: Mansi Agarwal
05:18 pm Wednesday, 20 May 2026
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Google has expanded its AI research project, Project Genie, allowing users to turn real-world locations into interactive virtual environments. Powered by Google Street View, the system uses information such as location, style and characters to create an imaginative world, with its starting location tied to Street View's real-world imagery. The feature currently supports locations across the US.
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05:18 pm Wednesday, 20 May 2026
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I feel bad for surviving layoffs, my teammate who worked for 20 hrs lost job: Meta employee
Taking to an anonymous forum, a Meta employee shared they're feeling bad for surviving the latest layoffs which affected 8,000 employees. "Please don't think people laid off from Meta are bad performers, I'm an average performing scrub," they recalled. The employee added that their teammate who worked for 20 hours lost her job, adding, "She...was sleeping less than 4 hours."
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
05:44 pm Wednesday, 20 May 2026
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Taking to an anonymous forum, a Meta employee shared they're feeling bad for surviving the latest layoffs which affected 8,000 employees. "Please don't think people laid off from Meta are bad performers, I'm an average performing scrub," they recalled. The employee added that their teammate who worked for 20 hours lost her job, adding, "She...was sleeping less than 4 hours."
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Car bearing number 13 stays unclaimed as Kerala ministers avoid 'unlucky' number
Days after Kerala CM VD Satheesan and his 20-member Cabinet were sworn in, ministers quickly picked official vehicle numbers 1 to 12, TOI reported. However, vehicle number 13 remains unallotted, as it's considered ‘unlucky’ in Kerala's political circles. Interestingly, Congress leader CK Hareendran chose room 13 at the MLA hostel to defy superstition, but vehicle number 13 remains unclaimed.
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News By: Ankit Tiwari
05:44 pm Wednesday, 20 May 2026
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Days after Kerala CM VD Satheesan and his 20-member Cabinet were sworn in, ministers quickly picked official vehicle numbers 1 to 12, TOI reported. However, vehicle number 13 remains unallotted, as it's considered ‘unlucky’ in Kerala's political circles. Interestingly, Congress leader CK Hareendran chose room 13 at the MLA hostel to defy superstition, but vehicle number 13 remains unclaimed.
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Will move forward on principle of design & develop in India and Italy, deliver for world: PM
PM Narendra Modi, during his address in Italy, said, "Italy is renowned worldwide for design and precision. India's identity is that of a powerhouse of scale, talent, and affordable innovation." "Therefore, we will move forward on the principle of Design and Develop in India and Italy and Deliver for the World," PM Modi added.
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05:53 pm Wednesday, 20 May 2026
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PM Narendra Modi, during his address in Italy, said, "Italy is renowned worldwide for design and precision. India's identity is that of a powerhouse of scale, talent, and affordable innovation." "Therefore, we will move forward on the principle of Design and Develop in India and Italy and Deliver for the World," PM Modi added.
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Country in crisis, stop distributing toffees: Congress on PM Modi's 'Melodi' moment with Meloni
Congress shared X posts criticising PM Narendra Modi after he gifted toffees to Italian PM Giorgia Meloni, to celebrate the "Melodi" expression used for both the leaders. "Narendra Modi Ji, the country is in crisis...Stop distributing candies...Start taking action," one post read. Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge said PM Modi wants public to enjoy "melody" of speeches while surviving "misery".
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News By: Shalini ojha
05:52 pm Wednesday, 20 May 2026
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Congress shared X posts criticising PM Narendra Modi after he gifted toffees to Italian PM Giorgia Meloni, to celebrate the "Melodi" expression used for both the leaders. "Narendra Modi Ji, the country is in crisis...Stop distributing candies...Start taking action," one post read. Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge said PM Modi wants public to enjoy "melody" of speeches while surviving "misery".
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Water supply to be affected in parts of Delhi for 2 days
Water supply in areas under New Delhi Municipal Council and parts of North Delhi will remain affected over next two days, Delhi Jal Board officials told PTI on Tuesday. This is because production capacity of two water treatment plants, Wazirabad and Chandrawal, is reduced due to high ammonia levels in Yamuna. Supply of raw water from Haryana has also reduced.
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News By: Garima Garg
06:04 pm Wednesday, 20 May 2026
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Water supply in areas under New Delhi Municipal Council and parts of North Delhi will remain affected over next two days, Delhi Jal Board officials told PTI on Tuesday. This is because production capacity of two water treatment plants, Wazirabad and Chandrawal, is reduced due to high ammonia levels in Yamuna. Supply of raw water from Haryana has also reduced.
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06:04 pm Wednesday, 20 May 2026
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Rahul losing mental balance: BJP on 'traitor' remark for PM Modi
After Rahul Gandhi urged people to tell RSS workers that PM Modi is a "traitor", BJP National President Nitin Nabin said his statement reflected his "anarchic mindset". "I believe that he is losing his mental balance," he added. "The man who put a curb on terror incidents, ended Naxalism...for such a person, you'll use such kind of words?" he asked.
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News By: Ankit Tiwari
06:01 pm Wednesday, 20 May 2026
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After Rahul Gandhi urged people to tell RSS workers that PM Modi is a "traitor", BJP National President Nitin Nabin said his statement reflected his "anarchic mindset". "I believe that he is losing his mental balance," he added. "The man who put a curb on terror incidents, ended Naxalism...for such a person, you'll use such kind of words?" he asked.
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06:01 pm Wednesday, 20 May 2026
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Nepal to invite 5 Indian influencers to boost tourism in India, opens applications
The Embassy of Nepal in India said it will select five Indian or India-based social media influencers, vloggers and digital content creators for a "familiarisation trip" to Nepal to promote tourism among Indian travellers. It has invited applications by May 30. Selected participants will be expected to produce and publish high-quality digital content to encourage Indian travellers to visit Nepal.
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News By: Garima Garg
06:27 pm Wednesday, 20 May 2026
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The Embassy of Nepal in India said it will select five Indian or India-based social media influencers, vloggers and digital content creators for a "familiarisation trip" to Nepal to promote tourism among Indian travellers. It has invited applications by May 30. Selected participants will be expected to produce and publish high-quality digital content to encourage Indian travellers to visit Nepal.
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What do KKR need to do to qualify for IPL 2026 playoffs?
KKR need to win both their remaining IPL 2026 matches against MI and DC to reach 15 points. Their top-four spot will be confirmed if RR lose to MI and PBKS lose to LSG. If PBKS beat LSG, they will also reach 15 points, meaning KKR’s qualification will then depend on net run rate (NRR).
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News By: Anmol Sharma
06:27 pm Wednesday, 20 May 2026
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KKR need to win both their remaining IPL 2026 matches against MI and DC to reach 15 points. Their top-four spot will be confirmed if RR lose to MI and PBKS lose to LSG. If PBKS beat LSG, they will also reach 15 points, meaning KKR’s qualification will then depend on net run rate (NRR).
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06:27 pm Wednesday, 20 May 2026
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Startup hatches 26 chicks from artificial eggs to revive extinct 12-foot-tall bird
Colossal Biosciences announced that it has successfully hatched 26 healthy chicks using a fully artificial egg system. The 3D-printed artificial egg is a bioengineered shell made with a silicone-based membrane designed to breathe like a real egg. The startup said this is a step towards reviving South Island giant moa, a 12-foot-tall bird that went extinct around 600 years ago.
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News By: Mansi Agarwal
06:44 pm Wednesday, 20 May 2026
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Colossal Biosciences announced that it has successfully hatched 26 healthy chicks using a fully artificial egg system. The 3D-printed artificial egg is a bioengineered shell made with a silicone-based membrane designed to breathe like a real egg. The startup said this is a step towards reviving South Island giant moa, a 12-foot-tall bird that went extinct around 600 years ago.
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PM Modi draws parallel between Rome and Kashi, calls them 'eternal cities'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during joint press statement alongside Italian PM Giorgia Meloni, drew a cultural parallel between Rome and Kashi. "Rome is known as the 'Eternal City' in the world. My Lok Sabha constituency in India, Kashi, is also considered 'Anaadi (eternal)'," said PM Modi. India-Italy ties have also been upgraded to a Special Strategic Partnership.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
06:53 pm Wednesday, 20 May 2026
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during joint press statement alongside Italian PM Giorgia Meloni, drew a cultural parallel between Rome and Kashi. "Rome is known as the 'Eternal City' in the world. My Lok Sabha constituency in India, Kashi, is also considered 'Anaadi (eternal)'," said PM Modi. India-Italy ties have also been upgraded to a Special Strategic Partnership.
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Why is UP's Banda becoming one of the hottest places on Earth?
UP's Banda is becoming one of the hottest places on Earth, with temperatures touching 48°C. Experts link the extreme heat to years of ecological destruction in Bundelkhand. Illegal hill blasting, large-scale sand mining from the Ken river and plummeting groundwater levels have weakened the natural cooling systems of the region. Annual deforestation of 13.72% has further worsened the crisis.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
06:48 pm Wednesday, 20 May 2026
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UP's Banda is becoming one of the hottest places on Earth, with temperatures touching 48°C. Experts link the extreme heat to years of ecological destruction in Bundelkhand. Illegal hill blasting, large-scale sand mining from the Ken river and plummeting groundwater levels have weakened the natural cooling systems of the region. Annual deforestation of 13.72% has further worsened the crisis.
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2 tiger siblings poisoned, mutilated in Uttarakhand
Two 2-year-old tiger siblings, a male and a female, were allegedly poisoned and mutilated in the Shyampur range of Haridwar forest division in Uttarakhand. Forest officials also recovered a buffalo carcass at the scene, which officials confirm had been heavily laced with lethal chemical poison and deployed as bait. A 37-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident.
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07:13 pm Wednesday, 20 May 2026
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Two 2-year-old tiger siblings, a male and a female, were allegedly poisoned and mutilated in the Shyampur range of Haridwar forest division in Uttarakhand. Forest officials also recovered a buffalo carcass at the scene, which officials confirm had been heavily laced with lethal chemical poison and deployed as bait. A 37-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident.
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Punjab DSP sent murabba to Lawrence Bishnoi in jail in 2024
Punjab DSP Gursher Singh Sandhu, who was dismissed from service for facilitating jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi’s TV interviews, allegedly sent him birthday gifts, including a box of murabba. His gang member, Rajvir Singh, revealed this to the police, The Tribune reported. The items were delivered at Sabarmati Jail in 2024 when a probe into his TV interviews was underway.
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07:12 pm Wednesday, 20 May 2026
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Punjab DSP Gursher Singh Sandhu, who was dismissed from service for facilitating jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi’s TV interviews, allegedly sent him birthday gifts, including a box of murabba. His gang member, Rajvir Singh, revealed this to the police, The Tribune reported. The items were delivered at Sabarmati Jail in 2024 when a probe into his TV interviews was underway.
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Does he hate India?: BJP's Goyal on Rahul's remark about PM's gift to Meloni
After Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticised PM Narendra Modi for gifting Melody toffees to Italian PM Giorgia Meloni, BJP leader Piyush Goyal said, "Why does...Gandhi hate India and everything made in India so much?" He added that India has today become the world's trusted destination through Made in India products, but the Congress sees a problem in every Indian achievement.
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
07:26 pm Wednesday, 20 May 2026
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After Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticised PM Narendra Modi for gifting Melody toffees to Italian PM Giorgia Meloni, BJP leader Piyush Goyal said, "Why does...Gandhi hate India and everything made in India so much?" He added that India has today become the world's trusted destination through Made in India products, but the Congress sees a problem in every Indian achievement.
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07:26 pm Wednesday, 20 May 2026
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No 2nd autopsy for Twisha Sharma as Bhopal court rejects her family's plea
A court in Bhopal has denied the family's plea to conduct a second autopsy of Twisha Sharma, the Noida woman who was found dead in her matrimonial home in Bhopal five months after her wedding to lawyer Samarth Singh. Twisha had alleged harassment at her in-laws' house in messages to her family. Earlier, police ruled her death a suicide case.
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News By: Shalini ojha
07:20 pm Wednesday, 20 May 2026
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A court in Bhopal has denied the family's plea to conduct a second autopsy of Twisha Sharma, the Noida woman who was found dead in her matrimonial home in Bhopal five months after her wedding to lawyer Samarth Singh. Twisha had alleged harassment at her in-laws' house in messages to her family. Earlier, police ruled her death a suicide case.
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