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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari takes bus ride supporting PM Modis fuel appeal

Referring to the current global situation, the Union Minister said there is a need to conserve petrol and diesel following Prime Minister Narendra Modis appeal for fuel saving.

14 May 2026 3:43 pm
Iranian FM says Strait of Hormuz remains open for global shipping

Araghchi accused the United States of creating instability and imposing what he described as an illegal blockade affecting Iranian ports and maritime activity

14 May 2026 3:36 pm
Iran calls on BRICS to condemn alleged violations by US and Israel

Araghchi accused Western powers of pursuing aggressive policies and urged member countries to take collective steps to prevent what he called the politicisation of international institutions and continued violations of the United Nations Charter

14 May 2026 3:26 pm
Rs 11 cr in, Rs 60 cr out: BJPs Patra questions Rahul Gandhis 54 foreign trips

A fresh political controversy has erupted after BJP MP Sambit Patra made strong allegations regarding the foreign travel expenses of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Addressing a press conference, Patra claimed that Rahul Gandhis overseas travel over the past 22 years has cost nearly Rs 60 crore

14 May 2026 3:24 pm
Woman allegedly gang-raped on bus in Delhi`s Nangloi; two arrested

The police launched the investigation after the woman lodged a complaint. Acting swiftly, police arrested both of the accused and seized the bus used in the incident

14 May 2026 3:24 pm
Punjab CM claims BJP targeted Diljit Dosanjh following refusal to join politics

Mann claimed that following the singers refusal, certain actions were taken that amounted to pressure and intimidation, which he described as unfair. He linked the issue to broader concerns about political pressure on public figures, while continuing his criticism of the BJP

14 May 2026 3:22 pm
Karnataka: 24 children rescued from alleged abuse at Tumkur Madrasa; cleric book

The incident occurred at Jamia Arabia Hasinia Trust in Amlapura, Tumakuru. The Railway Protection Force found the children at the Bengaluru station and took them to safety

14 May 2026 3:12 pm
India condemns attack on Indian-flagged ship off Oman coast as unacceptable

The Gujarat-owned ship reportedly sank after being struck by a suspected drone or missile-like projectile on May 13 while traveling from Somalia to the UAE. All 14 Indian crew members were safely evacuated by the Oman Coast Guard

14 May 2026 3:00 pm
West Bengal: BJP fields MLA Rathindra Bose for assembly speaker post

Bose had won the election from the Coochbehar constituency by a margin of voters; He defeated Avijit De Bhowmik of the Trinamool Congress (TMC); Bose will replace BJP MLA Tapas Roy, who was sworn in as the Pro-tem Speaker of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly on Tuesday

14 May 2026 3:00 pm
Dilip Ghosh slams TMC, says Suvendu-led govt fast-tracked BSF land transfer

West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh said the newly formed BJP government has begun the process of transferring land to the Border Security Force within 45 days to expedite border fencing along the India-Bangladesh border

14 May 2026 2:02 pm
Gujarat: Bus catches fire after collision with tanker; four killed, 10 injured

Preliminary findings suggest that the tyre of the asphalt-laden tanker burst while it was moving on the highway, causing the vehicle to lose control

14 May 2026 1:34 pm
Congress picks VD Satheesan as next Kerala CM after UDF victory

Several senior leaders were reportedly considered for the top post, including Congress General Secretary K. C. Venugopal and veteran party leader Ramesh Chennithala

14 May 2026 1:16 pm
WB tightens cow slaughter rules, restricts certification and slaughter sites

The West Bengal government has issued a directive reinforcing provisions of the West Bengal Animal Slaughter Control Act, 1950, requiring a mandatory fitness certificate before the slaughter of any cattle or buffalo

14 May 2026 1:06 pm
Scientists build 3D device merging living brain cells with advanced electronics

The device can be programmed with computational methods to recognise patterns

14 May 2026 12:27 pm
Rhino horn valued at Rs 1.2 crore seized in Arunachal Pradesh operation; 4 held

Papum Pare SP (Rural) Taru Gusar said the operation was carried out on May 12 in Hollongi and adjoining areas of Assam following credible inputs about wildlife trafficking

14 May 2026 12:24 pm
Wanted drug peddler from Azerbaijan extradited to India: CBI

According to the CBI, Prabhdeep Singh was wanted in connection with a case registered at the Special Cell Police Station, New Delhi, under various sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1958

14 May 2026 12:21 pm
CBI arrests five in NEET-UG 2026 paper leak probe; doctors move SC

Nashik Police detained Khairnar on Tuesday following a request from Rajasthan Police

14 May 2026 12:18 pm
Meet China`s GD01: The USD 5,73,000 robot built for future of civilian transport

It weighs 500 kg with a pilot on board and has a starting price of USD 573,674 (Rs 5.49 crore)

14 May 2026 12:13 pm
Over 100 Russian drones strike Ukraine across four regions, 8 killed

It is important to support Ukraine and not remain silent about Russias war. Every time the war disappears from the top of the news, it encourages Russia to become more savage

14 May 2026 12:08 pm
NASAs James Webb Space Telescope captures clearest map yet of cosmic web

The breakthrough came through COSMOS-Web, the largest survey conducted by JWST till date

14 May 2026 12:03 pm
CBI traces NEET-UG 2026 paper leak money trail; students paid lakhs

The investigation has revealed that Vikas Biwal`s father, Dinesh Biwal, allegedly scanned the hard copy of the NEET-UG question paper and converted it into PDF files

14 May 2026 12:01 pm
West Asia tensions: Israel hits Lebanese highway killing eight including kids

A fourth strike on Sidons northern entrance happened in the early afternoon, hitting a car.

14 May 2026 11:59 am
National weather update: Southwest monsoon likely to advance around May 16

According to the IMDs latest All India Weather Summary and Forecast Bulletin, a well-marked low-pressure area over the southwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal continues to persist over the same region

14 May 2026 11:18 am
NDRF earned trust of 140 crore Indians in just 20 years, says Amit Shah

At a ceremonial event, Amit Shah conferred praise on the National Disaster Response Force after it was awarded the Presidents Colour, calling it a recognition of the forces two decades of dedicated disaster response, rescue, and humanitarian work

14 May 2026 11:08 am
Iran slams Bahrain-US push for UN resolution on Strait of Hormuz

Irans Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amir-Saeid Iravani, described the campaign in support of the proposed resolution as ridiculous, misleading and deceptive, according to Iranian state media reports

14 May 2026 10:55 am
Donald Trump says US-China ties will become better than ever during Xi talks

Trump praised Xis leadership and described the Chinese President as a great leader, while also highlighting the long-standing communication between the two leaders

14 May 2026 10:26 am
mid-day Opinion: Every student deserves hygienically prepared food

Every college/university campus must designate flying food squads

14 May 2026 10:21 am
mid-day Opinion: Those days of easy access

With the authorities imposing stricter restrictions after recent transgressions in the IPL, its getting harder for people to interact with cricket stars, a far cry from what used to happen before

14 May 2026 10:18 am
Xi Jinping tells Donald Trump China and US should be partners, not rivals

During the high-level talks, Xi said the world was undergoing major geopolitical and economic changes and stressed the importance of maintaining stable ties between the two countries

14 May 2026 10:03 am
India bans sugar exports till September 2026 to safeguard domestic supply

The decision was announced through a notification issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, which amended the export policy status of several sugar categories from restricted to prohibited

14 May 2026 9:44 am
Pune hospital bomb scare: Bomb squad defuses `live explosive device`

Officials said the object was found near a washroom within the hospital compound. The device, which allegedly had a digital clock-like attachment, was first noticed by a doctor, who immediately alerted the police control room

14 May 2026 9:07 am
UK PM Keir Starmer under pressure as Labour unrest deepens

Pressure on Starmer has increased sharply since Labours underwhelming showing in last weeks local elections, which triggered criticism from sections of the party and renewed concerns over the governments political direction

14 May 2026 8:58 am
Rajnath Singh cuts convoy size after PM Modis fuel conservation appeal

Several ministers and senior political leaders across the country have also started taking measures to reduce fuel consumption by downsizing official vehicle fleets and encouraging the use of public transport and virtual meetings

14 May 2026 8:43 am
Donald Trump meets Xi Jinping for `high-stakes` meeting in Beijing

Trump was formally welcomed by Xi at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing at the start of his two-day visit; China also accorded the US President a ceremonial guard of honour presented by the Peoples Liberation Army Honour Guard Battalion

14 May 2026 8:22 am
Explosive device found inside Pune hospital, ATS begins probe

Police said a doctor at the hospital noticed the suspicious device, which reportedly had a digital clock-like instrument attached to it, and immediately alerted the police control room

13 May 2026 11:46 pm
PCMC withdraws Rs 50,000 fuel allowance proposal; Mayor cancelled foreign tour

According to a statement issued by the Mayors office, the proposal regarding the fuel allowance hike had already been kept under review and would be formally withdrawn during the General Body proceedings scheduled for May 15, 2026

13 May 2026 10:39 pm
Amul, Mother Dairy hike milk prices by Rs 2 per litre

In an official statement, Mother Dairy on Wednesday said that the milk procurement prices have increased by around 6 per cent, making the price revision necessary

13 May 2026 8:37 pm
Major Air India route cuts: Delhi-Chicago suspended, services to US slashed

Air India has announced temporary rationalisation of its international routes from June to August 2026 due to high jet fuel prices and airspace restrictions. Delhi-Chicago suspended, major cuts on US, Europe, Australia and Asia routes. Affected passengers offered rebooking or full refunds

13 May 2026 7:37 pm
Arvind Kejriwal urges Indian students to protest over NEET paper leak

Addressing a press conference, AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal urged the Gen Z students to demonstrate against the government, similar to Bangladesh and Nepal

13 May 2026 6:21 pm
Delhi HC directs Google, Apple to curb obscene apps and online content

A bench of Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia said in the present legal framework, the social media intermediaries have to play the most vital role and they should act against the dissemination of pornographic content

13 May 2026 5:53 pm
Pakistan secures USD 1.3 billion IMF funding amid economic reforms

Funding by Pakistan was secured on Tuesday through separate International Monetary Fund (IMF) programmes, split between the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF), aiming to stabilise Pakistan`s external payments and help it fight climate-related hazards

13 May 2026 5:29 pm
Key global leaders arrive in India for BRICS foreign ministers meet

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) welcomed the visiting dignitaries on separate X who arrived in India for the BRICS foreign ministers meet

13 May 2026 5:26 pm
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