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Girls outshine boys as CBSE Class 12 pass percentage falls to 85.20 per cent

The Class 12 results also showed girls surpassing boys in terms of overall pass percentage. According to the board results, the pass percentage for girls stood at 88.86 per cent, while for boys it was recorded at 82.13 per cent, giving girls a lead of 6.73 percentage points over boys

13 May 2026 4:37 pm
Vijay-led TVK govt revokes astrologers appointment after opposition criticism

An official order released by the Principal Secretary to the Government confirmed that the appointment had been cancelled with immediate effect

13 May 2026 3:13 pm
RBI chief says fuel prices may go up in India if West Asia war continues

The RBI Governor has warned that rising global energy prices due to the Iran-related conflict are putting pressure on Indias inflation outlook and may require future policy intervention

13 May 2026 3:12 pm
Hezbollah launched rockets toward troops in southern Lebanon; no injuries: IDF

The IDF said Hezbollah launched rockets toward Israeli troops operating in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, triggering sirens in northern Israel

13 May 2026 2:43 pm
Ex-IDFC employees arrested by ED for siphoning public funds worth Rs 645 crore

ED`s Chandigarh zonal office arrested Ribhav Rishi and Abhay Kumar, the two ex-employees of IDFC Bank. After arresting both the ex-employees under Section 19 of PMLA, 2002, they were produced before a special PMLA court, which granted 10 days ED custody of both the accused till May 21

13 May 2026 2:35 pm
IMD warns of prolonged heatwave spell across Vidarbha till May 19

Amravati, Akola, and Wardha are likely to experience heatwave conditions along with hot nights, while no significant weather hazards have been flagged for other districts in the region

13 May 2026 2:32 pm
Medical association moves Supreme Court over NEET-UG 2026 cancellation

The medical body FAIMA has sought major reforms in the national testing system, including replacing the National Testing Agency (NTA) with an autonomous and technologically advanced body.

13 May 2026 2:08 pm
ED summons NCP leader Rupali Chakankar in godman Ashok Kharat case

Officials said Chakankar has been directed to appear before the agency later this week as part of the ongoing investigation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)

13 May 2026 2:07 pm
Air India denies cancelling international flights, calls reports fake news

Air India denies all these claims, calling them malicious and completely false and further clarified that its international operations remain fully functional

13 May 2026 1:15 pm
Red alert issued in Rajasthan as Barmer sizzles at 48.3 degree Celsius

Rajasthan continues to face an intense heatwave, with Barmer recording 48.3 degrees Celsius, the highest temperature of the season so far

13 May 2026 1:10 pm
PM Modi cuts convoy size, pushes use of EVs as part of austerity measures

The reduction was implemented during the Prime Ministers visits to Gujarat and Assam shortly after his recent address in Hyderabad, where he appealed to citizens to adopt measures aimed at reducing fuel consumption and conserving foreign exchange

13 May 2026 1:07 pm
Trump, UAE President discuss bilateral ties, developments in West Asia

The two leaders reviewed strategic cooperation between the United States and the United Arab Emirates and explored ways to further strengthen ties in areas of mutual interest

13 May 2026 12:43 pm
Why was NEET-UG 2026 cancelled? All you need to know

What began as a routine national medical entrance exam quickly unravelled into one of the biggest examination controversies. What led authorities to cancel NEET-UG 2026 and launch a nationwide investigation?

13 May 2026 12:35 pm
Vijay-led TVK government wins Tamil Nadu Assembly floor test with 144 votes

The confidence motion received support from 144 MLAs, while 22 members voted against it. Five MLAs chose to remain neutral during the proceedings

13 May 2026 12:29 pm
Training aircraft crashes in Baramati; trainee pilot escapes safely

According to preliminary reports, the trainee pilot onboard escaped safely and did not suffer any major injuries. The exact cause of the crash, however, is yet to be ascertained

13 May 2026 12:15 pm
IMD forecasts early monsoon arrival in India within next 4-5 days

The development comes amid widespread weather activity across the country, triggered by multiple cyclonic circulations, troughs and an approaching Western Disturbance, bringing a mix of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, gusty winds and heatwave conditions

13 May 2026 12:00 pm
ICE flags 10,000 foreign students, including Indians, in alleged OPT visa scam

Addressing a press conference, the acting Director of ICE, Todd Lyons, said the OPT component of the student visa programme has become a magnet for fraud and has been the subject of many investigations by the Department of Homeland Security.

13 May 2026 11:59 am
Donald Trump says end of Russia-Ukraine war `getting very close`

Speaking to reporters before boarding Marine One, Trump said ongoing diplomatic efforts were making progress, although he did not provide details about any specific negotiations or agreements

13 May 2026 10:20 am
Sangli wall collapse kills 6 during religious gathering, several injured

The incident occurred in Motewadi village, where a large number of devotees had gathered for a religious ceremony dedicated to Goddess Murgubai

13 May 2026 9:33 am
AIMIM leaders illegal constructions demolished for sheltering TCS case accused

On May 9, the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation issued a notice to Patel over alleged illegal constructions in the citys Naregaon area, seeking a clarification from him within 72 hours

13 May 2026 9:25 am
mid-day Opinion: Ensure signals and signage are always visible

One of these three signals is on the blink, and the other two are hidden by vegetation, effectively rendered invisible.

13 May 2026 9:00 am
mid-day Opinion: Oil is India`s biggest external vulnerability

Expert says the Prime Ministers austerity push is less about cutting luxuries and more about shielding India from global economic shocks with crude prices, global tensions, and import bills rising

13 May 2026 8:58 am
Mulayam Singh Yadavs younger son Prateek Yadav dies at 38 in Lucknow

Prateek suddenly fell ill in the early hours of the day and was rushed to a civil hospital in Lucknow by family members. Doctors later declared him dead at the hospital

13 May 2026 8:57 am
mid-day Opinion: Kyunki yeh (sirf) movie nahin hai...

Why Main Actor Nahin Hoon is such a concrete conversation on art/acting than just another film!

13 May 2026 8:54 am
No fuel, LPG shortage in country: Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri

Speaking at the CII Annual Business Summit, Puri said there is no LPG supply issue and the country has 69 days of crude oil, LNG stock and 45 days of LPG stock

13 May 2026 8:21 am
Israel passes law to create special tribunal for October 7 attack suspects

Individuals convicted of genocide charges could face the death penalty

13 May 2026 8:19 am
Tamil Nadu to shut 717 state-run liquor shops amid prohibition demands

A total of 276 outlets near places of worship, 186 shops near educational institutions, and 255 outlets near bus stands will be closed within the next two weeks

13 May 2026 8:16 am
`Virtual TREASON`: Donald Trump slams media over Iran war coverage

In a post shared on Truth Social, Trump alleged that media organisations were spreading misleading narratives about Irans military capabilities and claimed such reporting was helping the country by creating false hope

13 May 2026 8:15 am
Study links sugar-free sweetener to increased risk of liver disease

The study found that sorbitol can behave like fructose inside the body

13 May 2026 8:12 am
Worlds first nuclear blast created rare crystal never seen before

Recently, researchers discovered an unknown calciumcoppersilicon clathrate in debris from the 1945 Trinity nuclear test

13 May 2026 8:10 am
Calls grow for British PM Keir Starmer to step down

Starmer remained defiant during a crunch Cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street, telling his team that he intends to get on with governing as he tries to move on from the Labour Partys disastrous local election under his watch

13 May 2026 8:07 am
13 May 2026 8:01 am
West Asia Conflict: Secret UAE strike hits Irans Lavan Island oil refinery

The UAE conducted attacks, including a strike on a refinery located on Irans Lavan Island in the Persian Gulf, in early April, around the same time US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire following the military campaign against the Islamic Republic

13 May 2026 7:57 am
Nagpur engineer dies after falling from train in UP

Around 7:30 am, police found the man lying near the railway track close to a temple area. He was immediately taken to Lohia Hospital, where doctors declared him dead, police officials said

12 May 2026 11:56 pm
India to host BRICS Foreign Ministers meeting on May 14-15

India will host the BRICS Foreign Ministers Meeting on May 14-15 under its 2026 chairmanship. The meet will be chaired by EAM S. Jaishankar and will focus on global and regional issues, followed by sessions on governance reforms and cooperation

12 May 2026 11:02 pm
NEET paper leak case: Man detained by Nashik Police, CBI takes his custody

Earlier in the day, crime branch unit 2 of Nashik Police detained a 30-year-old, resident of Nandgaon in the district, following a request from Rajasthan Police

12 May 2026 10:16 pm
Spanish national tests positive for Hantavirus; WHO issues advisory

A Spanish passenger evacuated from the cruise ship MV Hondius has tested positive for Hantavirus, intensifying health concerns. Authorities have isolated the patient in Madrid while monitoring evacuees from over 14 countries

12 May 2026 10:07 pm
Bengaluru-Bidar special trains regularised for year-round service, check details

The trains will stop at key stations including Humnabad, Kalaburagi, Shahabad, Wadi, Yadgir, Krishna, Raichur, Manthralayam Road, Adoni, Guntakal, Anantapur, Dharmavaram, Hindupur and Yelahanka

12 May 2026 8:15 pm
Students across India react as NTA cancels NEET-UG 2026 exam

The NTA issued an official statement, saying that the decision was taken after examining inputs received from central agencies and law enforcement authorities regarding alleged irregularities in the examination process

12 May 2026 6:56 pm
Pakistan: Eight killed, 35 injured in suicide bombing

A district police official said the suicide bomber detonated his explosive-laden three-wheeler auto rickshaw at the Phattak Chowk in Naurang Bazar, in the Lakki Marwat district of the restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province

12 May 2026 6:13 pm
West Asia tension: Strait of Hormuz has grown larger: IRGC

Akbarzadeh stated that the Strait of Hormuz was considered a limited area around islands like Hormuz and Hengam when defined, but today this perspective has changed

12 May 2026 5:00 pm
NEET exam cancellation Students may need to protests, says Kejriwal

In a press conference, Kejriwal alleged political patronage in paper leaks, saying the NEET question paper was leaked four times in the past nine years and none of the accused was punished.

12 May 2026 3:46 pm
Gandhi slams NEET paper leak, says PM Modis Amrit Kaal turning into `poison`

In a post on social media platform X, the Congress MP accused the BJP-led government of failing to protect the integrity of the countrys education system and said Prime Minister Narendra Modis vision of Amrit Kaal had turned into a poison era for the countrys youth

12 May 2026 3:39 pm
Over 17 lakh canals of state land encroached in Jammu and Kashmir: Official data

According to the official figures, a total of around 17,27,247 kanals of encroached state land entries were expunged from revenue records across Jammu and Kashmir, from which the Jammu division alone accounted for 14,00,051 kanals and five marlas of encroached state land

12 May 2026 2:39 pm
Vijay quotes Abraham Lincoln during Tamil Nadu Assembly proceedings

The decision is being viewed as one of the first major policy interventions by the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government since assuming office and is likely to have both social and political implications

12 May 2026 2:06 pm
Madras HC restrains TVK leader from confidence vote

The order came while hearing a petition filed by former Tamil Nadu Minister KR Periyakaruppan, who sought to restrain Sethupathi from assuming office as an MLA over allegations that a postal ballot vote had been altered

12 May 2026 1:39 pm
NEET-UG 2026 exam cancelled; paper leak suspected, govt orders CBI probe

The Government has also referred the matter to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for a comprehensive probe into the alleged irregularities surrounding the examination

12 May 2026 1:33 pm
Dutch hospital quarantines 12 staff over Hantavirus exposure

Radboud University Medical Center has placed 12 staff members in precautionary quarantine after procedural lapses while treating a hantavirus-infected patient from the cruise ship MV Hondius. The move comes as health authorities in Europe continue monitoring possible exposure linked to the outbreak

12 May 2026 1:20 pm
Unknown gunmen kill LeT commander, ISI-linked official in Pakistan

Two separate killings in Pakistan have intensified scrutiny over alleged links between the countrys intelligence apparatus and terror outfits. A senior Lashkar-e-Taiba commander and an ISI-linked official were shot dead by unidentified gunmen

12 May 2026 1:11 pm
Himanta Biswa Sarma takes oath as Assam CM for second consecutive term

Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya administered the oath of office and secrecy to Sarma during a grand ceremony held at the Veterinary College ground in Khanapara, Guwahati

12 May 2026 12:32 pm