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'Big MIDDLE finger!': GOP Senators vs CIA EXPLODE over COVID origin as Whistleblower shocks senate

Lavrov Meets Modi: Strengthening India-Russia Ties Amid Global Challenges

New Delhi, May 14: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday. They discussed the prog

Andhra Cabinet recommends slew of measures to ward off war impact

Andhra Pradesh cabinet proposes austerity measures to combat economic challenges. Recommendations include 'No Vehicle Day', online classes, reduc

CPI(M) threatens to intensify protest against governments decision to allow private medical colleges to use public healthcare centers

The government had signed a MoU with Yenepoya Medical College, A.J. Institute of Medical Sciences and Alvas Health Centre to offer health service

Delhis Lieutenant Governor Advocates for Public Transport and Fuel Savings

New Delhi, May 14: Delhis Lieutenant Governor, T.S. Sandhu, urged citizens to embrace public transport widely. He set an example by traveling on

How growers and restaurants are reviving rare heritage varieties of mangoes in West Bengal

From the delicate kohitur to frangipani-scented champa mangoes, orchard owners, communities and restaurants across Bengal are reviving rare varie

Rupee settles at record low of 95.73 against U.S. dollar

Forex traders said the rupee is expected to trade with a negative bias amid inflation concerns

Singapen Special Task Force launchedin Salem

An all-women unit, SSTF is equipped with all facilities, including communication equipment, body-worn cameras and own vehicles; once police contr

Senate CLARITY Act vote today: Can Congress finally end SEC crypto chaos with historic U.S. crypto regulation bill?

The CLARITY Act markup vote, scheduled for May 14, 2026, marks the most significant Senate action on crypto market structure in U.S. history. The

Traffic gridlocks rile visitors to Mukkombu

Tourists and local residents are exasperated over frequent traffic snarls on the barrages across the Cauvery and the Kollidam at Mukkombu

Nainar Nagenthran questions Vijays statement on minority government

Devdutt Padikkal Praises Virat Kohlis Resilience After IPL Victory

Raipur, May 14: In an exhilarating match on Wednesday, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) faced Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL 2026. Virat Koh

Delhi Metro to launch hydrogen-powered buses in Central Vista amid energy-saving measures

Delhi Metro is introducing a hydrogen-powered shuttle bus service in the Central Vista area. This initiative aims to promote public transport amo

AIADMK split: C.Ve. Shanmugam justifies his factions support to TVK

The AIADMK had been established to oppose the DMK and this was the main objective in respect of the TVK too, he said

Top news of the day: V.D. Satheesan to be next Chief Minister of Kerala; ECI announces roll out of SIR Phase 3 in 16 States, 3 UTs; and more

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Kohlis Brilliance Shines in RCBs Victory Over KKR

Raipur, May 14: In an exhilarating match on Wednesday, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) triumphed over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by six wicket

BJPs Dilip Saikia Accuses Congress of Playing Politics Over Uniform Civil Code

Guwahati, May 14: Political rhetoric surrounding the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Assam has intensified. Dilip Saikia, the Assam state pr

Bengalurus water woes: Piped connections, Sanchari Cauvery reduce tanker demand

Outer zones of the erstwhile Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), especially 110 villages that were added to the citys civic limits in 2007

BJPs RP Singh Addresses NEET Paper Leak, Promises Strict Action Against Offenders

New Delhi, May 14: BJP spokesperson RP Singh has responded to the NEET UG 2026 paper leak case. In an interview with a news agency, he stated tha

Engineering graduate arrested on charge of murdering grandparents

Why the Opposition Struggles to Turn Democratic Threat Into Mass Anger

Opposition parties have failed to link threats to democracy with the adverse impact it will have on people's lives.

Tamil Nadu Minister Keerthana apologises for her remarks on persons with disability

I too, am a daughter of a disabled mother. I have that pain too. I appeal not to politicise my words made out of ignorance, wrote the TVK Ministe

Saif Ali Khan, Rasika Dugal and Manish Chaudhari on Kartavya and telling stories with intent

The actors open up about their favourite crime-thriller tropes, Saifs process of working on dialects, the advise he received from Amitabh Bachcha

Telanganas revenue receipts below expectations in fiscal 2025-26, borrowings take major share

Telanganas revenue deficit at 2025-26 fiscal end stands at 9,235 crore

Delhi Capitals Academy enters United States with new centre in Seattle

Delhi Capitals Cricket Academy is expanding its global reach. A new centre has opened in Seattle, USA. This academy will follow Delhi Capitals' c

Chhattisgarh CM Discusses Development Initiatives with Amit Shah in New Delhi

New Delhi, May 14: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday in New Delhi. The meeting focuse

Galgotias University Upgrades Dadha Community Health Centre, Boosts Rural Healthcare Access

Galgotias University has extended support towards modernising healthcare and rehabilitation services at Community Health Centre Dadha in Greater

EC Announces Staggered Rollout Of SIR Phase 3 In 16 States, 3 UTs

NEW DELHI, May 14: The Election Commission on Thursday announced the rollout of phase 3 of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral roll

Man murdered in Nagapattinam

In another case, body of a woman with blood stains on the head found near the Government Hospital

Himanta's 'Push Back' Mission: 23 Social Media Posts in 2026; Dhaka Takes Note

Mission return ticket, unwanted guests, are some of the words in the CM's posts on alleged illegal Bangladeshis.

Severe Heatwave Continues in Madhya Pradesh, Khajuraho Hits 45.4 Degrees Celsius

Bhopal, May 14: The severe heatwave in Madhya Pradesh persisted on Thursday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Bhopal issued a detaile

Biopic on Para cricketer Amir Hussain Lone announced at Cannes Film Festival 2026

The film will be directed by Nishil Sheth, the writer-director known for his debut feature Bhasmasur

Man kills wife in Namakkal

China wouldn't let Marco Rubio in, so he did something nobody in US politics has ever done

Marco Rubio visited China with Donald Trump. Beijing altered the spelling of Rubio's name to bypass sanctions imposed in 2020. This linguistic ch

Devil May Cry Season 2 review: Dante and Vergil let the bodies hit the floor in Adi Shankars nu-metal slugfest

With Dante and Vergil tearing through demons, daddy issues, and wicked needle drops, Adi Shankar and Studio Mir crank every pleasure of Devil May

PBKS vs MI Weather Update of Dharamsala: Will rain play a spoilsport in crucial Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians IPL 2026 clash?

PBKS vs MI Pitch Report: Punjab Kings face Mumbai Indians under pressure after four consecutive losses. A washout would grant both teams a point,

Air India inflicts $945 million hit on Singapore Airlines, dragging FY26 profit down 57%

FY26 marks the first full year of SIA absorbing Air India losses after acquiring a 25.1% stake in the merged Air India-Vistara entity

Nayar reckons KKR got a par total, rues missed chances

Riding on Virat Kohlis first century of the season, RCB never looked in trouble and managed to chase the target down in the final over, in spite

Saudi Arabia Launches Dunes League T20 to Boost Cricket Popularity

New Delhi, May 14: A new T20 league is set to debut in the world of cricket, taking place in Saudi Arabia. The league, named the Dunes League T20

Getting LPG refills an uphill task for many consumers in Chennai

A resident of Virugambakkam said booking a cylinder was a hassle and that she succeeded only after several tries. We have had to wait for over 20

Lanka court remands prominent Buddhist monk in child sexual abuse case

COLOMBO, May 14: A Sri Lankan court on Thursday remanded one of the most prominent Buddhist monks of the island nation in a case of sexual abuse

What makes tires so tough has been a mystery for 100 years, scientists just found the surprising answer

Researchers at the University of South Florida have uncovered the mechanism that makes reinforced rubber exceptionally strong, solving a scientif

Trump, Xi hold talks in biggest summit ever

BEIJING, May 14: US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping began on Thursday what the American leader termed as the bigges

Malaysia slams Norway for revoking export license for naval missile system

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Thursday condemned Norways move to revoke the export license for a naval missile

Sensex jumps nearly 790 pts on buying in telecom, banking shares

MUMBAI, May 14: Stock markets rose for the second consecutive day on Thursday with the benchmark Sensex jumping by nearly 790 points in a volatil

West Bengal Class 12 Results Announced: CM Interacts with Top Students

Kolkata, May 14: The West Bengal Council for Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) has released the results for the Class 12 (Higher Secondary) boa

Mortgage rates today jump sharply: Is the hidden Treasury yield surge making 2026 home refinancing painfully expensive for Americans?

Mortgage rate today climbs as Treasury yields jump and refinance pressure returns across the US housing market. The average 30-year fixed refinan

Pope Leo decries European military spending as betrayal of diplomacy

Let us not call defence a rearmament that increases tensions and insecurity, impoverishes investments in education and health, betrays trust in d

Southwest monsoon preparations in Tenkasi district reviewed

Modis Upcoming Visit to the Netherlands: A New Era for India-Dutch Relations, Says Ambassador Tuhin

Amsterdam, May 14: Indias Ambassador to the Netherlands, Kumar Tuhin, emphasized the significance of Prime Minister Narendra Modis upcoming visit

Adani Airport signs with global firm IHG Hotels for 5 hotels in 3 locations

These hotels are planned across Navi Mumbai, Mangaluru, and Thiruvananthapuram.

How to Pick the Best Commodity Platform?

Choosing the top commodity trading platform is an important decision for a trader seeking to participate in Indias thriving commodities market. W

CM-Led Cabinet Approves 361 Crore Integrated Solid Waste Management Project At Achan

SRINAGAR, May 13: The Council of Ministers headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has accorded approval for the establishment of an 800 TPD Integ

DRI Seizes Over 5.7 Crore Worth of Diamonds at Mumbai Airport, Two Arrested

Mumbai, May 14: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) in Mumbai has seized diamonds valued at over 5.7 crore at Chhatrapati Shivaji Mahar

BCI seeks report from West Bengal Bar Council on practice status of Mamata after her HC appearance

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IPL 2026: Jamie Overton Out for the Season, CSK Signs Dyane Forster

Mumbai, May 14: In a significant development for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has signed Dyane Forster to repl

New factional battle lines emerge in Congress hours after nomination of Kerala CM

MLA-designate Ramesh Chennithala, also a contender for the CM post, left his home, sparking speculation that he may boycott the Congress Parliame

How market instruments define ownership rights across asset classes?

Every financial market instrument represents a particular form of ownership, claim, or financial right. The ownership varies according to the typ

Singapores PM Warns of Long-Term Impact from Strait of Hormuz Blockade

New Delhi, May 14: Singapores Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has made significant claims regarding the situation in the Strait of Hormuz. He stated

CSK Pick Dian Forrester as Replacement for Injured Jamie Overton

Forrester will join CSK for Rs 75 lakh, the IPL said in a statement on Thursday

Bengaluru Traffic Police push for carpooling to ease ORR congestion

The appeal was made during a high-level meeting under the chairmanship of City Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh.

Release water from Mettur dam on scheduled date, farmers urge govt.

Thanjavur farmers urge Chief Minister Vijay to visit the Mettur dam and release water on June 12; they also urged him to pressure Karnataka to re

Netflix announces global concert tour for Oscar-winning movie KPop Demon Hunters

LOS ANGELES, May 14: Netflix is launching a global concert tour based on its Oscar-winning animated film KPop Demon Hunters, the streaming giant

Executive Controlling Everything: Top Court On Poll Body Chief Selection

The top court was hearing a matter related to the appointment process of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners.

India Condemns Attack on Indian Ship off Oman Coast

India condemned an attack on an Indian-flagged ship near Oman, calling it unacceptable. All crew members are safe after a swift rescue by Omani a

Hyderabad: Fire Breaks Out At Furniture Shop In Asifnagar

Fire personnel acted swiftly and brought the blaze under control, preventing it from spreading to the upper residential floors.

Saffron shawls not allowed in schools in Karnataka , clarifies CM Siddaramaiah

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has clarified rules on religious symbols in educational institutions. Saffron shawls will not be permitted.

CBI Conducts Raids at Seven Locations Linked to Reliance ADA Group

Mumbai, May 14: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has launched a search operation at seven locations in Mumbai, Gurugram, and Bengaluru,

Netflixs new Money Heist teaser brings back The Professor, Bella Ciao and Red Jumpsuits: Is Season 6 finally happening and will Raquel make a comeback?

Money Heist teaser: For many viewers, The Professor remains the emotional and intellectual core of Money Heist. Although the original series offi

Trump invites Chinese President Xi Jinping for September 24 visit at White House

President Trump had a good meeting with President Xi of China. The two sides discussed ways to enhance economic cooperation, the White House said

EU heads of missions meet Rahul, discuss bloc's 'thriving partnership' with India

European Union envoys met with senior Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Salman Khurshid. The discussions focused on the strong EU-India strategic

Uttar Pradesh Implements Fuel Conservation and Spending Cuts

Lucknow, May 14: In response to Prime Minister Narendra Modis call for fuel conservation and reduced government spending, both central and state

Cutting fuel use: CM Devendra Fadnavis rides motorcycle to Vidhan Bhavan

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis arrived at Vidhan Bhavan on a motorcycle. This action is part of new austerity measures. These measu

BCI seeks report from WB Bar Council on practice status of Mamata Banerjee after her HC appearance

The Bar Council of India has asked the West Bengal Bar Council for a report. This report concerns Mamata Banerjee's lawyer enrolment and practice

Ilaiyaraajas trendsetter Tamil movieAnnakiliturns 50

A black-and-white film running successfully for 200 days was remarkable, and much of that achievement was due to the songs composed by Ilaiyaraaj

'Can US, China avoid Thucydides Trap?' Xi puts Trump on the spot, We need to be allies, not rivals

Iran Allows Chinese Vessels To Pass Through Hormuz Strait: Report

A Chinese supertanker carrying 2 million barrels of Iraqi crude sailed through the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday.

Uniformity in service essential to raising quality of healthcare in India: NMC chairman

CBI Raids 7 Locations Linked To Anil Ambani-Led Reliance Group In Fraud Cases

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday said it has conducted searches at seven premises in connection wit

Farmer Leader Dismissed for Ignoring PMs Energy Conservation Appeal

Bhopal, May 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens to conserve energy due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Many have responded

Foreign ticket holders from World Cup qualifying countries won't have to pay bonds to enter US

The United States is easing travel rules for World Cup fans. Foreign visitors from countries that qualified for the tournament and bought tickets

Playoff Race heats up: PBKS Take on Five-Time Champions MI in Dharamshala

MI is yet to win a game against the PBKS this season with their records being closely matched, clashes between these two teams continue to be exc

A 3-km Journey Sums Up The Big Political Journey Of Kerala's VD Satheesan

When the Congress-led UDF was decimated in 2021, few imagined Satheesan would be the man to make that journey.

Inside Udaipurs Chunda Polo Club, where young riders learn polo for free

Away from the limelight, heres how Udaipurs Veeram Dev Singh Krishnawat is making polo accessible

Maharashtra Cabinet clears revised policy for desilting irrigation dams to improve storage capacity

Six such dams will be taken up on a pilot basis, said officials

Two held with MDMA haul in Kannur

Excise dept. says they are key operatives in a narcotic distribution network operating in the district

Mamata Banerjees Legal Advocacy Under Scrutiny as Bar Council Seeks Details

Kolkata, May 14: Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee appeared as a lawyer in the Calcutta High Court on Thursday. She was there to

Pak-Sponsored Terrorism, Narco Trade Biggest Threats, Will Hunt Down Drug Syndicates: DGP Prabhat

Srinagar, May 14: Director General of Police (DGP), Nalin Prabhat on Thursday said the force is fighting a decisive battle against Pakistan-spons

RJD Secures Victory in Bhojpur-Buxar Legislative Council By-Election

Patna, May 14: After a significant defeat in the Bihar Assembly elections, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) received a boost with a remarkable vict