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14 May 2026 5:07 pm
Two held with MDMA haul in Kannur

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

14 May 2026 5:06 pm
Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Karnataka to begin from June 20; over 5.55 crore voters to be covered

Anbu Kumar, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) for Karnataka said that 86% of mapping has been completed so far and the remaining will be completed before the SIR exercise begins

14 May 2026 5:01 pm
Iran and UAE clash at BRICS foreign ministers' meeting

Abbas Araghchi reportedly argued that neither U.S. bases nor an alliance with Israel provided the UAE with security and that it should reconsider its policy toward Iran

14 May 2026 5:00 pm
50 years of Tamil movie Annakili: the extraordinary journey of maestro Ilaiyaraaja

If there had been no Panchu Arunachalam, there would have been no Ilaiyaraaja or Gangai Amaran. He was our first god. He lit the light in our lives, says Gangai Amaran, younger brother of Ilaiyaraaja, who was the rhythm guitarist for the film

14 May 2026 4:59 pm
Aaditya Thackeray slams government for austerity drama

The audacity to know the economic situation that their failed policies have put India in, then to be ok with thousands of crores be spent on their travels and campaign during elections, and then to indulge in such drama, Mr. Thackeray said

14 May 2026 4:55 pm
India re-included in list of countries that can export aquaculture products to EU from September 2026

The EU had, in October 2024, omitted Indias name from the list of countries that would be allowed to export aquaculture products to the EU from September 2026

14 May 2026 4:49 pm
Telangana Governor to reduce convoy size following PM Modi's austerity call

I have decided that Lok Bhavan will cut its vehicle strength by 50%, Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla told reporters in Hyderabad

14 May 2026 4:47 pm
Indian air taxi maker on expansion mode, scouts for investors to raise 200 crore

The Guntur-based firm Magnumwings aims to expand and commercialise its six indigenous drone prototypes for humans, cargo and defence in two years

14 May 2026 4:41 pm
NCB seeks to replicate Himachals anti-heroin model in other States

Under its anti-chitta model, the State government has clamped down on drug traffickers while simultaneously focusing on the rehabilitation of victims affected by substance abuse

14 May 2026 4:41 pm
Over 38 people of Kuki, Naga communities held hostage by various groups: Manipur Home Minister

Fresh violence gripped Manipur on May 13, as suspected militants shot dead three church leaders and injured four others in Kangpokpi district, while a civilian was gunned down and his wife wounded in Noney district, officials said.

14 May 2026 4:40 pm
IUML hails selection of Satheesan as CM, eyes key role in Kerala Cabinet

Party will finalise its Cabinet nominees only after the Congress Legislature Party meeting scheduled on Thursday. Speculation remains strong over Mr. Kunhalikuttys inclusion in the Cabinet, with his name being widely discussed for the post of Deputy Chief Minister

14 May 2026 4:39 pm
LANXESS, HPCL join forces to grow aviation, industrial lubricantsbusiness in India, SAARC region

This partnership aims to deliver technologically advanced, high-performing lubricant solutions, advancing standards and availability in Indias booming aviation and industrial markets, LANXESS said in a statement

14 May 2026 4:31 pm
PM Modis warning on economy | What it means | Talking Politics

Prime Minister Narendra Modis recent call for austerity has raised questions about the state of Indias economy amid the West Asia conflict. From rising oil and gold imports to pressure on the middle class, what do these warnings really mean? In this episode of Talking Politics, we break down the economic concerns and what lies ahead.

14 May 2026 4:30 pm
Work from home advisory, Metro Day, online classes: Delhi announces austerity measures

Every Monday, will be Metro Day. We all Ministers and senior officers, wherever possible, will use the metro to come to the office and go, Ms. Gupta said

14 May 2026 4:30 pm
VCK chief Thirumavalavan denies knowledge of AIADMK deliberations proposing him as CM candidate

His remarks come a day after AIADMK rebel leader C.Ve. Shanmugam alleged that AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami had blocked an opportunity for an SC Chief Minister

14 May 2026 4:27 pm
In Focus Podcast | Is this the end of the road for the INDIA bloc?

After major losses for DMK and TMC, the INDIA bloc faces uncertainty. Prof. KK Kailash and Yashwant Deshmukh join us to explore the future of opposition politics.

14 May 2026 4:27 pm
India no longer a country that suffers, will strike back if Pak provokes us again: Rajnath Singh

Addressing a public gathering at Merta town in Nagaur after unveiling a statue of Rajput ruler Rao Duda, Mr. Singh said Operation Sindoor had sent a strong message to Pakistan

14 May 2026 4:20 pm
MoS Arjun Ram Meghwal takes e-rickshaw ride in Rajasthans Bikaner to promote fuel conservation

MoS Arjun Ram Meghwal arrived at Bikaner railway station from Delhi and chose to avoid a convoy of vehicles, opting instead to travel by e-rickshaw

14 May 2026 4:13 pm
Unelectrified hamlet in Kadambur Hills gets solar lighting facilities

Residents recalled that the hamlet first received electricity in 1972, when three street lights were installed. However, a forest fire in 1974 destroyed the wooden electricity poles, plunging the village back into darkness

14 May 2026 4:00 pm
Keralas Chief Minister-designate V.D. Satheesan holds out an olive branch to other contenders for the top post

He terms Chennithala, United Democratic Fronts (UDF) campaign committee chairperson, his leader, close friend and beloved party compatriot. He also appeared to place on record Venugopals immense contribution to the UDFs historic win.

14 May 2026 4:00 pm
Trump-Xi meeting was 'good', says White House

The statement made no mention of discussions on Taiwan; Taipei says no surprise messaging so far

14 May 2026 3:59 pm
V.D. Satheesan to transform himself from the fiery Opposition leader to Chief Minister

The past decades also saw the former KSU leader Satheesan growing in stature and political clout both within the organisation and outside

14 May 2026 3:55 pm
Farooq Abdullah backs RSS leader Dattatreya Hosabales call for dialogue with Pakistan

Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, Farooq Abdullah, a three-time Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, also welcomed former Army chief M.M. Naravane backing Dattatreya Hosable

14 May 2026 3:53 pm
P.V. Sindhu, Lakshya Sen enter Thailand Open quarterfinals

Indian men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, the top seeds, also progressed to the quarterfinals

14 May 2026 3:52 pm
Watch: Rajinikanth recalls hilarious incident when nobody recognised him

Superstar actor Rajinikanth recalled a time when he stayed at the Art of Living centre near Bengaluru where to his shock, nobody recognised him. Speaking about the incident to an audience with Sri Sri Ravishankar by his side, Rajinikanth had the audience in splits when he said the incident crushed his ego.

14 May 2026 3:50 pm
As Puducherry orders closure of Smart City Development Limited, experts urge its repurposing

There has been a renewed demand to repurpose the Special Purpose Vehicle of the Smart City Mission to leverage its institutional capacity for long-term urban transformation

14 May 2026 3:49 pm
Paper leaks Demonetised students future: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy

Revanth Reddy urges Union Government and National Testing Agency (NTA) to conduct a transparent, time-bound and credible investigation into the matter

14 May 2026 3:49 pm
Artmarket.com: The Artprice Manifesto: 22 Rules for a Regulated and Transparent Art Market in the Age of AI

Artificial intelligence is redistributing the value of information at an unprecedented pace

14 May 2026 3:38 pm
CRII condemns killing of Manipur tribal church leaders, urges judicial probe

CRII leaders say Rev. Sitlhou, former General Secretary of the Manipur Baptist Convention, was widely recognised for his lifelong commitment to justice and communal harmony

14 May 2026 3:37 pm
We all come empty-handed: Supreme Court asks warring factions to not disrupt mediation in Sunjay Kapur family feud

The top court urged the family members to amicably settle the dispute to avoid a long-drawn battle

14 May 2026 3:35 pm
Drug ban low, WTC high, now IPL blitz: Rabada reflects on roller-coaster 12 months

Rabada missed a majority of last year's IPL to serve a one-month ban for cocaine abuse. But he bounced back within weeks in June 2025 to be a part of the WTC title-winning South African team

14 May 2026 3:32 pm
Andhra government sanctions 895 pensions for kidney, liver, heart transplant patients

MSME and SERP Minister stated that the decision was taken by Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu to ensure that poor and eligible patients suffering from chronic illnesses do not face hardship

14 May 2026 3:25 pm
Four Assam Ministers allocated portfolios

The Governor approved the list of portfolios of the Ministers sent by the Chief Minister, officials said.

14 May 2026 3:18 pm
Peace, security remain central to the global order: Jaishankar | BRICS FM Summit

In opening remarks a the BRICS FM Summit, MEA S. Jaishankar said the grouping could help developing countries more effectively respond to the health and financing challenges they face as well as high prices for energy, food and fertiliser.

14 May 2026 3:17 pm
Karadi Tales at 30: How Indias iconic childrens publisher transformed storytelling

As Karadi Tales turns 30, its founders reflect on the stories, songs and books that became part of countless childhood memories

14 May 2026 3:17 pm
West Bengal Class 12 results declared; overall pass percentage 91.23%

As many as 64 candidates including 56 boys and eight girls featured in the top 10 list. Adrito Pal of Narendrapur Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya secured the first rank in the state by scoring 496 out of 500 marks.

14 May 2026 3:15 pm
Cancelled abroad, centrestage in India: Kanye West heads to Delhi

Cancelled by Australia, barred from the UK and dropped from Wireless Festival, Kanye West now heads to India for his debut in New Delhi. His arrival offers a window into the countrys booming concert economy where songs are tweaked, spontaneity is scripted and controversy is carefully managed

14 May 2026 3:11 pm
T.N. governmentannounces2% increase in DA for government employees, teachers

The decision, which comes into with retrospective effect from January 1, 2026, will cost the exchequer an additional1,230 crore, an official release said

14 May 2026 3:10 pm
COVID-19 linked to 22.1 million excess deaths globally between 2020 and 2023: WHO report

World Health Statistics report says the pandemic reversed a decade of gains in life expectancy and exposed deep vulnerabilities in global health systems, even as progress was recorded in HIV, sanitation, and disease control

14 May 2026 3:09 pm
Cutting fuel use: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis rides motorcycle to Vidhan Bhavan

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis arrived at the Vidhan Bhavan in South Mumbai on a motorbike from his residence 'Varsha'

14 May 2026 3:08 pm
ECI announces SIR schedule for Telangana

BLOs house-to-house visits from June 25-July 24. Final electoral rolls will be published on October 1, 2026.

14 May 2026 3:03 pm