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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
Iran defends Hormuz closure, expresses concern over impact on India

Iran has defended its closure of the Strait of Hormuz, with Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei saying Tehran was forced to act following attacks by the US and Israel. While expressing regret over the impact on India and other nations, Iran said it remains committed to maintaining strong diplomatic ties with New Delhi

12 May 2026 9:09 am
Himanta Biswa Sarma names four ministers for new Assam Cabinet

Sarma said the ministers would take oath in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior NDA leaders attending the ceremony in Guwahati

12 May 2026 9:09 am
California Mayor Eileen Wang charged with acting as illegal agent of China

From late 2020 to 2022, the FBI said that Wang and Yaoning Mike Sun worked at the direction and control of Chinese government officials and coordinated with US-based individuals to promote China`s interests through several things, such as promoting pro-China propaganda in the United States via the US News Centre

12 May 2026 8:34 am
Go local, not gold: PM Modi stresses economic self-reliance

Converting change into opportunity, adopting new possibilities, and preparing for the future in time have been part of Gujarat`s work culture, enabling the state to create new identities across every emerging sector, the PM said

12 May 2026 8:29 am
Trump says tariff threats forced nations to accept deported migrants

He made the remarks as he hosted his second `Rose Garden Club` dinner in honour of Police Week at the White House

12 May 2026 8:23 am
Pakistan marks May 10 to commemorate conflict with India

Addressing a ceremony to mark its first anniversary. Shehbaz also claimed that Pakistani armed forces gave a historic and befitting response to the enemy.

12 May 2026 8:17 am
Madhya Pradesh: Two cheetahs released into open forest at Kuno National Park

The reintroduction of cheetahs brought from Nigeria, South Africa, and now Botswana is achieving consistent success, and today MP has earned nationwide recognition as the Cheetah State, the CM said.

12 May 2026 8:15 am
Congress leadership delays decision on Kerala Chief Minister

Senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala, AICC general secretary (Organisation) KC Venugopal and Leader of the Opposition VD Satheesan are the three leaders lobbying for the CM post Chief Ministership of the state

12 May 2026 8:12 am
Centre to replace MGNREGA with new rural jobs scheme from July 1

The new Act will have a fresh framework that promises 125 days of statutory wage employment to rural households, it said

12 May 2026 8:08 am
Seouls power nap contest draws attention to rising sleep deprivation

Highlighting the importance of rest, South Korea recently hosted a unique power nap contest at Seouls Yeouido Hangang Park amid growing concerns over the countrys sleep crisis.

12 May 2026 8:04 am
Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi shifted to Tehran hospital after prison collapse

Her foundation said she has been granted a prison sentence suspension on bail

12 May 2026 7:59 am
Iran imposes transit rules, tolls for vessels in Strait of Hormuz

The move formalises Tehrans control over the strategic waterway amid rising tensions with the United States

12 May 2026 7:57 am
Iran-US deadlock deepens fears of wider Middle East war

Fragile ceasefires, soaring fuel prices and nuclear deadlock push West Asia closer to another explosive regional war as Iran, US, and Israel refuse to back down over Hormuz, uranium demands

12 May 2026 7:53 am
Punjab: Ex-Army man shoots dead son; later kills self

On Sunday night, the father and the son again argued over the same issue, which later escalated. He took out his licensed 12-bore double-barrel gun and shot him dead

11 May 2026 5:43 pm
Rajnath Singh reviews energy supply amid West Asia tensions fuel prices stable

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed Indias energy supply preparedness amid West Asia tensions and assured uninterrupted availability of essential commodities. The government said petrol and diesel prices remain unchanged, with adequate fuel and LPG stocks across the country

11 May 2026 5:38 pm
Abhishek Banerjee blames BJP workers for violence in Khejuri, East Midnapore

Ten shops were ablaze in the Khejuri area of East Midnapore district, and Abhishek Banerjee alleged that the incident took place in Khejuri`s Jonka GP, West Bhangan Mari area, and accused the police and Central forces of failing to act.

11 May 2026 4:35 pm
Congress more focused on power than people: Kerala BJP leader Muraleedharan

Muraleedharan stated that the Congress has received a massive majority, yet it failed to arrive at a unanimous decision on leadership; He further alleged that both the national and state leadership of the Congress had disrespected the people of Kerala by creating uncertainty over government formation

11 May 2026 4:35 pm
Sanjay Nirupam questions AIMIM link in sheltering accused

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam has alleged AIMIM links in the Nashik TCS case after accused Nida Khan was found at an AIMIM workers house in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. He demanded a deeper probe into possible political shelter provided during her absconding period

11 May 2026 4:30 pm
West Bengal to begin BSF land transfer process within 45 days: CM Adhikari

Additionally, the cabinet approved a five-year extension in the age limit for school job applicants and decided to implement the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) in the state

11 May 2026 4:15 pm
Kanha Tiger Reserve on alert after Tigress dies of contagious virus

A Canine Distemper Virus outbreak at Kanha Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh has killed tigress T-141 and her four cubs. Authorities have launched emergency surveillance, sanitation and vaccination drives to contain the highly contagious disease and protect wildlife

11 May 2026 4:01 pm
Asiatic lion Bharat under treatment at SGNP after serious health complications

Bharat, an Asiatic lion at Sanjay Gandhi National Park, is under intensive treatment after developing multiple health complications, including Feline Panleukopenia Virus infection, hind limb paresis and eye swelling. Veterinary experts are closely monitoring his recovery

11 May 2026 3:59 pm
Cracks visible in AIADMK as MLAs sit in separate groups during oath ceremony

The rift was visible during the oath-taking ceremony, when MLAs aligned with the party`s General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami and another faction associated with CV Shanmugam sat separately during the oath-taking proceedings

11 May 2026 2:57 pm
France confirms first hantavirus case linked to outbreak-hit cruise ship

A French woman repatriated from the ship tested positive after falling seriously ill while in isolation in Paris. Health officials have also identified 22 contact cases linked to flights connected to the passengers

11 May 2026 2:55 pm
Raut supports Kalyan Banerjees remarks on I-PAC weakening political parties

Raut noted that elections are won on genuine trust between people and workers, not just data; he said that no amount of surveys or apps can replace the door-to-door interaction between the voters and the political parties

11 May 2026 2:12 pm
German passengers evacuated from hantavirus-hit cruise ship

The passengers arrived in Eindhoven in the Netherlands on Sunday evening before being received by medical specialists and transferred onward to Frankfurt for further monitoring

11 May 2026 2:08 pm
Spain evacuates over 90 people from hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius

According to Javier Padilla, Spain`s Secretary of State for health, the evacuation process has been progressing as planned, with authorities coordinating the safe transfer of passengers and crew from multiple countries

11 May 2026 1:42 pm
PM Modi holds roadshow in Gujarats Somnath ahead of temple celebrations

PM Modi, who arrived in Gujarat for a two-day visit, is scheduled to perform rituals at the Somnath temple, including Abhishek and Dhwaj Pooja, and later address a public gathering

11 May 2026 12:00 pm
Rahul Gandhi says compromised PM no longer capable of running the country

Rahul Gandhi says that in a span of 12 years, the country has been brought to a juncture where the public is told what to buy and what not to buy, where to go and where not to go, citing it as evidence of failure

11 May 2026 11:15 am
Donald Trump rejects Iran`s peace proposal as `totally unacceptable`

Trump received the Iranian proposal on Sunday amid hopes that it could lead to a breakthrough to end the war with Iran that began on February 28, blocking the key sea route for global oil supplies, leading to fuel shortages in several countries.

11 May 2026 10:46 am
Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay takes oath as MLA at Chennai secretariat

Vijay was the first legislator to take oath, followed by members of his cabinet and newly elected MLAs from various political parties

11 May 2026 10:36 am
National Technology Day: PM Modi stresses innovation, research and self-reliance

The prime minister said technology has become a key pillar in building a self-reliant India and it is accelerating innovation, expanding opportunities and contributing to the nation`s growth across sectors

11 May 2026 10:13 am
Donald Trump to visit China from May 13-15 at Xi Jinping`s invitation

The upcoming visit will mark the first trip to China by a sitting US president in nearly nine years and comes at a time of heightened geopolitical tensions and ongoing negotiations between the worlds two largest economies

11 May 2026 10:04 am
West Asia war ceasefire strain deepens as drones hit cargo ship off Qatar coast

Qatar and Kuwait said that no casualties were reported from either attack

11 May 2026 9:55 am
Scholars recover 42 lost pages of rare Codex H New Testament manuscript

The codex, a sixth-century copy of St Pauls epistles, had been partially lost after being disassembled in the 13th century at the Great Lavra Monastery, located on Mount Athos in northern Greece

11 May 2026 9:51 am
India, Trinidad and Tobago sign pact to help diaspora trace ancestral roots

Referring to an MoU signed between the National Archives of India and Trinidad and Tobago, Jaishankar said the agreement would help people in the Caribbean nation in tracing their ancestral roots and reconnecting with their families in India

11 May 2026 9:47 am
AI deepfake row: Shashi Tharoors personality rights safeguarded by Delhi HC

The Delhi High Court has protected the personality rights of Congress MP Shashi Tharoor and directed X to take down a AI-generated deepfake video purportedly showing him praising Pakistans diplomacy

11 May 2026 9:44 am
21 children rescued from Bihar railway station in suspected trafficking case

The children were rescued by the RPF, with an NGOs assistance, from the Bapudham Motihari railway station, they said

11 May 2026 9:40 am
Assam sees continuity as NDA heads for third successive term

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) also comprises the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and the Bodoland Peoples Front (BPF) in Assam

11 May 2026 9:37 am
Four cops suspended after mob kills GRP constable in Odisha

32-year-old GRP constable Soumya Ranjan Swain was lynched following an allegation of attempt to rape by a woman

11 May 2026 9:35 am
New drug Baxdrostat could improve treatment for high blood pressure

Doctors say this could help millions with chronic kidney disease, a condition that often makes blood pressure harder to control.

11 May 2026 9:31 am
Researchers develop AI tool for early detection of hidden liver damage

By analysing genome-wide DNA fragmentation patterns rather than specific mutations, the approach captures signals about a persons overall health

11 May 2026 9:28 am
mid-day Opinion: Authorities must crack down on illegal parking

A local stated that at least 30-50 vehicles have made the beach a permanent parking spot

11 May 2026 9:23 am
mid-day Opinion: Nothing wrong with living in a furnace

India is now home to 95 of the worlds hottest cities, which may be better than having 100 Smart Cities if we think about it

11 May 2026 9:22 am