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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
Suvendu Adhikari aide murder: CBI steps in, SIT formed for probe

Sources said a seven-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to handle the case. The team will be headed by a DIG-rank officer

12 May 2026 12:22 pm
Donald Trump says `great things will happen` ahead of his China visit

US President Donald Trump has expressed optimism ahead of his upcoming visit to China, saying he looks forward to meeting President Xi Jinping and that great things will happen for both countries. The visit is expected to focus on trade, investment and industry-specific agreements

12 May 2026 12:08 pm
Two evacuation planes from Hantavirus-hit cruise lands in the Netherlands

Two evacuation flights carrying passengers and crew from the hantavirus-hit cruise vessel MV Hondius have landed in the Netherlands. Dutch health authorities have begun medical screening and quarantine arrangements as the ship heads to Rotterdam following the outbreak

12 May 2026 11:57 am
Maharashtra farmers seek dissolution of Nandgaon APMC amid onion price crash

On Monday, farmers dumped a tractor-load of onions outside the Nandgaon APMC premises while raising slogans against the administration and traders

12 May 2026 11:45 am
Donald Trump to undergo annual medical and dental evaluations on May 26

According to a statement issued by the White House, the visit will include the President`s routine annual dental and medical assessments as part of his regular preventive health care; The President will also spend time with service members and staff at Walter Reed in recognition of their service

12 May 2026 11:28 am
Forest teams capture leopard at Mercedes-Benz manufacturing unit in Pune

The forest department issued a statement in this regard, stating that the leopard was first spotted on the company premises on Saturday morning after CCTV footage showed the animal entering the factory campus in search of prey

12 May 2026 11:22 am
AIADMK faction extends support to TVK government in Tamil Nadu

Addressing reporters in Chennai, Shanmugam said the faction would meet Chief Minister Vijay later in the day to formally submit a letter extending support to the newly formed government

12 May 2026 11:19 am
Historic day: Shivraj Singh Chouhan hails Assam NDA govt swearing-in

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan described the swearing-in of the new NDA government in Assam as a historic day, celebrating the BJP-led alliances third consecutive victory. Himanta Biswa Sarma is set to take oath in Guwahati in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior NDA leaders

12 May 2026 11:15 am
Maharashtra Minister Bawankule backs PM Modis Swadeshi push to reduce imports

Bawankule said the Prime Ministers call for Swadeshi reflected the same spirit of self-reliance advocated by Mahatma Gandhi during the freedom movement

12 May 2026 11:06 am
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay set for maiden official visit to Delhi later this month

The two-day visit is likely to take place either during the third or final week of May, after the proposed expansion of the Tamil Nadu Cabinet expected after May 18

12 May 2026 10:24 am
Himanta Biswa Sarma to take oath as Assam CM for second consecutive term

The 57-year-old is the first non-Congress leader in the state to assume charge as the CM for a second successive term, Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya will administer the oath of office and secrecy to Sarma and four other legislators at the Veterinary Field in Khanapara area at 11.40 am

12 May 2026 10:12 am
Trump says Iran ceasefire on life support after rejecting peace proposal

He made the remarks from the Oval Office while interacting with the media during a maternal healthcare event

12 May 2026 9:47 am
Maharashtra targets USD 1 trillion economy by 2030: Fadnavis at CII Summit

Speaking at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Annual Business Summit 2026 in New Delhi, Fadnavis said Maharashtras biggest strength lies in its credibility and ability to deliver on commitments made to industries and investors

12 May 2026 9:46 am
Israel approves special tribunal for Oct 2023 attackers, allows death penalty

Israels parliament has approved a bill establishing a special tribunal to try Palestinians accused of involvement in the October 2023 Hamas-led attack, with the power to impose the death penalty. The measure has drawn criticism from rights groups over concerns about fair trial safeguards and the expanded use of capital punishment

12 May 2026 9:43 am
Iran military aircraft parking raises questions over Pakistans mediator role

The two officials told CBS News that while Iran also sent civilian aircraft to be parked in Afghanistan, it was not clear if military aircraft were among those flights

12 May 2026 9:42 am
Donald Trump mocks Democrats, floats 2028 dream team at White House dinner

The dinner, held in the Rose Garden during National Police Week, was attended by Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Cabinet members and senior law enforcement leaders from across the country

12 May 2026 9:20 am
mid-day Opinion: Mumbai misses its date with Mario

Our sutradhaars, Sir Pheroze and Lady Flora, wonder why the city that was at the heart of Mario Mirandas works didnt put up a show to celebrate his 100th birth anniversary

12 May 2026 9:20 am
mid-day Opinion: BMC must act seriously on rising dust pollution

It is heartening to see officials responding to resident concerns

12 May 2026 9:14 am