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Indian Womens Hockey Team to Tour Australia Ahead of Nations Cup

New Delhi, May 13: Hockey India has announced that the Indian womens hockey team will embark on a tour to Australia from May 21 to June 3, in pre

Supreme Court stays Madras High Court order on TVK MLA Sethupathi, terms it atrocious

Justice Nath said the court did not care for or differentiate between one political party or another, be it DMK, AIADMK, TVK or BJP

SP founder Mulayam Singh Yadavs son Prateek Yadav dies at 38

Prateek Yadav, the younger son of late Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav and stepbrother of Akhilesh Yadav, died in Lucknow on Wednesda

Vijays government revokes order appointing astrologer Rickey Radhan Pandit as OSD (Political) to CM

The government on Tuesday appointed him to the post and it drew severe criticism, even from TVK allies

Pushing for environmental protection, social organisation distributes eco-friendly green leaf plates, saplings in Lucknow

Lucknow-based social organisation on May 12 distributed over 45,000eco-friendlygreen leaf plates and 5,000 saplings/plants at various locations i

Major Administrative Reshuffle in Punjab: Four IAS Officers Transferred

Chandigarh, May 13: The Punjab government has announced a significant administrative reshuffle, transferring four senior IAS officers. Official o

Nagaland Lottery Sambad result today 13 May 2026; Check Dear Spark Wednesday weekly lottery winner for Rs 1 cr prize

Nagaland Lottery Sambad: Nagaland State Lottery Sambad Dear Spark Wednesday Weekly draw results for 13 May 2026 have been officially declared. Ch

Kejriwal calls on Gen-Z to demand accountability on NEET-UG paper leak, cites Nepal uprising

Kejriwal said recurring paper leak incidents had shaken the confidence of aspirants

Motorola significantly improved its market share, says India MD

Mr. Narasimhan said that Motorolas 55-60% of revenues now come from Edge and Razr series

U.S. appeals court halts order declaring Trumps global 10% tariff illegal

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit on May 12 issued a brief order that included an administrative stay on the CITs order, setting

Pakistan Arrests 34 Afghan Nationals, Including Women and Children, Heading to Gwadar

Quetta, May 13: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) of Pakistan has arrested 34 Afghan nationals, including women and children. They were repo

US State Department offers $15 million bounty for insights on Iran's IRGC funding networks

The US Department of State has announced a reward of up to USD 15 million for key intel that could turn the tide against Iran's Islamic Revolutio

Delhi: Gaurav Gogoi writes to Amit Shah over Nehru Place assault case, seeks review of safety measures for North East citizens

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Wednesday expressed concern over the alleged assault, molestation and racial abuse against two women from Assam and B

'Nothing is happening' in U.S.-Russia relations: Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov

After winning the 2024 U.S. Presidential election, Donald Trump re-established U.S. dialogue with Russian President Vladimir Putin and has repeat

Pakistan Arrests 34 Afghan Nationals Heading to Gwadar

Quetta, May 13: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) of Pakistan has arrested 34 Afghan nationals, including women and children, who were alleg

CBI Investigation into NEET Paper Leak Expands to Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram, May 13: The investigation into the NEET question paper leak has now reached Kerala. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)

Gold imports from Dubai may rise after duty hike: GTRI

Gold imports via Dubai could surge following a sharp hike in India's import duty from 6% to 15%. The India-UAE trade pact now offers a significan

Kejriwal calls on Gen Z to demand accountability on NEET paper leak, cites Nepal uprising

NEW DELHI, May 13: AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday urged Gen Z to ensure that those behind the alleged NEET paper leak are bro

Mouni Roy and Suraj Nambiar divorce rumours: Actress shares an Instagram story amid speculation around their marriage

Divorce rumors are swirling around Mouni Roy and Suraj Nambiar after they reportedly unfollowed each other on social media. Suraj has also allege

ATS raids over 40 places in Maharashtra, questions suspects linked to Pakistan-based gangster

The ATS had specific information about suspicious activities of some persons, who were allegedly in touch with gangster Shahzad Bhatti and his sy

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IPLreminds us beauty is only one mode of the aesthetic experience

The sublime, the grotesque, the melancholic, the chaotic and the uncanny all belong to the aesthetic realm

Lisa Ray Speaks Out on Mental Health: Seeking Help is a Sign of Strength

Mumbai, May 13: Mental health has become a significant issue in todays fast-paced world. The pressures of work, strained relationships, and feeli

Pakistan inducts new Chinese submarine, puts focus on Indias undersea strength and pace

Pakistan commissioned its first Chinese-built Hangor-class submarine, PNS Hangor, boosting its AIP-equipped fleet to four. This marks the first o

Going to do whatever is necessary: Trump on Russian oil waiver; forecasts inflation drop after Iran war

Mr. Trump further claimed that the U.S. economy was poised for what he described as a Golden Age, adding that the inflationary pressures would ea

Man booked for using fake number plate on car to evade traffic challans in Hyderabad

Will implement UCC and everything in party manifesto: Assam CM

Cannes 2026: Jury opens festival with political discourse from Park Chan-wook, Paul Laverty, Demi Moore and more

As Cannes 2026 opens under the shadow of Gaza and rising global authoritarianism, the festivals jury members turned the Croisette into a stage fo

Chinese Super Tanker Yuan Hua Hu Passes Through Hormuz Strait Amid Tensions

New Delhi, May 13: The Hormuz Strait is under tight surveillance due to tensions between the United States and Iran. Recently, a super tanker car

Teacher Among Two Held For Allegedly Sheltering Foreign Terrorists In J&Ks Kishtwar

Kishtwar, May 13: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday said it has arrested two alleged supporters of the Saifullah group for allegedly aiding f

US cracks down on India-based Fentanyl network, imposes visa bans on Associates

WASHINGTON, May 12: The United States has announced visa restrictions targeting 13 close business associates linked to India-based online pharmac

U.S. to impose visa curbs on 13 people linked to Indian firm over fentanyl

KS International Traders generated revenue through trafficking in fentanyl, which President Donald Trump has designated as a weapon of mass destr

Indias GDP Growth Projected at 6.7% for FY27, RBI to Maintain Interest Rates: Morgan Stanley

New Delhi, May 13: Morgan Stanley has projected that Indias real GDP growth will remain at 6.7% for the fiscal year 2027, with an expected rise t

Conan OBrien set to return as Oscars host next year

LOS ANGELES, May 13: Comedian Conan OBrien will return to host the Oscars for the third consecutive year in 2027, Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Aca

TVK Regime Wins Trust Vote In TN Assembly, AIADMK Rebel Group Backs Govt

CHENNAI, May 13: Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay-led TVK government won the trust vote in the Tamil Nadu Assembly on Wednesday with support from pa

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy inspects breakfast items served to students

Gold duty hike to hurt jewellery trade, spur grey market: GJC

MUMBAI, May 13: The gems and jewellery industry is likely to face challenging times ahead following the hike in gold import duty to 15 per cent,

Koppal Mango Fair opens, offers wide variety of the fruit and related products

Officials said Koppal district has emerged as an important mango-growing region, with mango cultivation spread across more than 6,500 hectares. K

Man arrested for stealing 5 lakh cash and jewellery from cousins house in Goshamahal

Indias vegetable oil imports jump 13pc in first half of 2025-26 on palm oil surge

NEW DELHI, May 13:Indias vegetable oil imports rose 13 per cent to 7.94 million tonnes in the first six months of the 2025-26 oil year, driven by

IPL 2026: SRH Coach Daniel Vettori Reflects on Setbacks After Loss to GT

Ahmedabad, May 13: In a recent IPL 2026 match at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, the Gujarat Titans (GT) defeated the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH

BJP Criticizes Karnataka Government, Claims People Fear the System More Than Criminals

Bengaluru, May 13: Senior BJP leader and opposition head in the assembly, R. Ashok, accused the Karnataka government of a complete breakdown in l

AINRC chief N. Rangasamy sworn in as Chief Minister of Puducherry

Along with Mr. Rangasamy, Bharatiya Janata Partys legislature party leader A. Namassivayam and AINRC legislator Malladi Krishna Rao were sworn in

Pentagon says U.S. cost of Iran war nearing $29 billion

But the joint staff team and the comptroller team are constantly looking at that estimate, and so now we think it's closer to 29, says Pentagon f

Leena Gangopadhyay Resigns as Chairperson of West Bengal Womens Commission Post Government Change

Kolkata, May 13: Leena Gangopadhyay has resigned from her position as the Chairperson of the West Bengal Womens Commission (WBCW) following a cha

Trainer Aircraft Of Private Company Crash-Lands In Maharashtras Baramati; No Casualty

PUNE, May 13: A trainer aircraft operated by a private company made a crash landing near the Baramati airstrip in Maharashtras Pune district afte

Rahul Ramakrishna Calls Out Poor Content and Performative Outrage in Film Industry

Rahuls comments arrive at a time when several films are struggling to pull crowds to theatres despite aggressive promotions and star power.

Jammu And Kashmir Registers Over 93% Revenue Record Digitisation

JAMMU, May 13: The Jammu and Kashmir government has achieved 93.39 per cent progress in the digitisation of revenue records, with more than 64 la

What To Know About Indias Rising Gold Imports

The imports have implications for India's current account deficit (CAD).

Senior BJD Leader Ayub Khan Passes Away, Leaders Express Condolences

New Delhi, May 13: Ayub Khan, a senior organizer of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and former MLA from the Kantabanji constituency in Odisha, passed a

SSP Udhampur Deploys Three Probationer DySPs As SHOs

JAMMU, May 13: The Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Udhampur has deployed three probationer Deputy Superintendents of Police (DySPs) from th

S. Jaishankar Meets Chilean Foreign Minister to Strengthen Bilateral Relations

New Delhi, May 13: Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar met with his Chilean counterpart, Francisco Prez Mackenna, on Wednesday. During their bi

24x7 water supply to begin soon in Hubballi-Dharwad: Minister

At present, even during summers, drinking water is being supplied once every four to five days, as compared to 8, 10, or even 15 days earlier, ac

Tragic Temple Incident in Sangli Claims Six Lives

Sangli, May 13: A tragic incident occurred at a temple in Sangli district, Maharashtra, on Tuesday evening, resulting in the deaths of six devote

Prateek Yadav's death: Condolences pour in from across party lines for Mulayam's son

SP leader and Prateek's uncle Shivpal Singh Yadav described the death as extremely sad and prayed for peace to the departed soul

Motorola launches its first-ever foldable phone Motorola Razr Fold in India

The Moto Razr Fold will also support stylus, which will be sold separately as an accessory

Former Mohun Bagan President Tutu Bose Passes Away

Bose played a defining role in shaping Mohun Bagan in the modern era. He served the club in various capacities for more than three decades, inclu

Majority Of Gen Z Entrepreneurs Rely On Multiple Income Streams, Says Report

Gen Z focuses on 'portfolio careers' designed to build resilience and create greater control over work and income, stated in a LinkedIn report.

Global Sand Demand Is Outpacing Supply and Threatening Ecosystems, UN Says

About 50 billion tons of sand is used per year for building and a range of other purposes, and demand for sand is expected to double by 2060 unde

News from the world of Education: May 13, 2026

Information on colleges, admissions, scholarships, events, MoUs, and more

Gold duty hike to jeopardise jewellery trade; spur grey market, says GJC

Business is now going to become difficult on the back of the PM Modi's austerity measures and following the import duty hike in bullion, GJC chai

Social Medias Grip on Children: Expert Tips for Parents

New Delhi, May 13: In todays digital age, mobile phones have become an essential part of life, but the challenge arises when children and young p

Bhojpuri Star Pradeep Pandey Chintu Visits Baba Mahakal, Calls It a Life-Changing Experience

Ujjain, May 13: Bhojpuri film industrys popular actor Pradeep Pandey, known as Chintu, is no stranger to fame. He is celebrated for his roles in

Former Mohun Bagan president Tutu Bose dies at 79

Kolkata's Maidan circles mourn the passing of Swapan Sadhan Bose, 'Tutu Babu', a former Mohun Bagan President. He died at 79 following a cardiac

Trump vows to push Xi to 'open up' China at superpower summit

President Donald Trump travels to Beijing for talks with President Xi Jinping. He promises persuading China to open up to American businesses and

Hinduism way of life, not mandatory to go to temple to prove belief: SC

The Supreme Court observed Hinduism as a 'way of life,' stating that temple visits or rituals aren't mandatory to remain Hindu. Even lighting a l

ICE Probes 10,000 Foreign Students, Including Indians, For OPT Fraud

OPT allows foreign nationals who enter the United States on a student visa to work in the US for 12, or in some cases 24, months. It also allows

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari reduces convoy size

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari is trimming his convoy size, mirroring Prime Minister Modi's initiative. Following the administration of oaths to

Criminals Escape Attempt Causes Police Van Crash in Jharkhand

Ranchi, May 13: A police van in Jharkhands Garhwa district was involved in a crash due to the reckless actions of a criminal, resulting in injuri

Vijay to remove astrologer Rathin Pandit? Tamil Nadu CM says he may reconsider OSD appointment after backlash

Radhan Pandit: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay is facing political heat after appointing astrologer Rathin Pandit as Officer on Special

Local Government in Nepal Declares Unique Holiday to Combat Monkey Menace

Kathmandu, May 13: The local government in Nepal has taken an unusual step to address the chaos caused by monkeys in several hilly regions. The L

Payback for help during India-Pakistan war? Iran's jets at Nur Khan airbase trigger memories of 1971

Pakistan confirmed Iranian military aircraft landed during the US-Iran conflict, sparking questions about its neutrality as a mediator. While den

South Coast Railway zone: Visakhapatnam operations to begin June 1; CPI calls it 40-year triumph

J.V. Satyanarayana Murthy of the Railway Zone Sadhana Samithi credited a 40-year movement of political parties and civil society

Tamil Nadus Government Faces Majority Test Amid BJPs Demands

New Delhi, May 13: The newly formed government in Tamil Nadu, led by Joseph Vijay, is yet to prove its majority. In this context, BJP leader Syed

Vijay clears floor test with 144 MLAs backing TVK: How the high-stakes assembly showdown unfolded

Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) successfully passed a crucial floor test, securing the support of several parties inc

Akhilesh Yadav on Prateek Yadav's demise: 'Very good boy, unfortunate that he is no longer with us'

Medical body moves SC after NEET-UG 2026 cancellation, seeks NTA chiefs resignation

The Federation of All India Medical Association has filed a Public Interest Litigation in the Supreme Court concerning the NEET-UG 2026 exam cont

Police detain volunteers protesting tree felling near Hyderabads KBR National Park

Numbers Behind Vote That Plunged UK PM Starmer Into Crisis

The most symbolic blow was delivered in Wales, where the party had not lost an election for 100 years.

NEET UG 2026 Paper Leak: The Chain Of Events That Forced Exam Cancellation

NEET UG 2026 Cancelled: This is the first time since NTA took over NEET UG conduct in 2019 that the medical entrance examination has been complet

Africa CDC and WHO Urge Preparedness for Hantavirus

Addis Ababa, May 13: The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have called on he

PSEB 12th Toppers List 2026: Check names of top scorers, marks, best performing districts and more

PSEB Punjab Board Toppers List Class 12: The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) is set to announce Class 12 results today at 12:30 PM, includin

Google in talks with SpaceX for Suncatcher orbital data centre project

Google is pushing the space-based data centre idea with Project Suncatcher, a research effort to network solar-powered satellites equipped with i

No Reshoots for The Paradise, Makers Clarify Film Is On Track

According to sources, The Paradise is shaping up to be the costliest film in Nanis career, with a budget reportedly exceeding Rs 160 crore.

Opinion: Opinion | The Beijing Visit: Why Does Trump Suddenly Need Xi Jinping?

China will factor in the real possibility that in the mid-term elections in November, Trump may lose the House of Representatives and may become

Red Hat Launches New Developer Tools for Agentic AI

Red Hat, the world’s leading provider of open-source solutions, today announced expanded capabilities across its developer portfolio specif

Vijay Faces Crucial Floor Test, DMDK Flags His Astrologer's Appointment

Radhan Pandit Vettrivel is believed to have predicted a sunami victory for Vijay ahead of polls.

Price shocks from the Iran war power solar sales in energy-hungry Asia

Iran war news: Soaring fuel prices due to the Iran war are pushing consumers in Asia towards rooftop solar power. In the Philippines, installatio

PCOS now PMOS: Health condition that affects every eighth woman renamed after 14 years of misunderstanding

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has been renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) to better reflect its systemic impact beyond ov

Mahindra Thar Catches Fire on Yamuna Expressway, No Casualties Reported

Noida, May 13: Panic ensued on the Yamuna Expressway when a Mahindra Thar vehicle, traveling at high speed, suddenly caught fire. The flames quic