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At Samsung, the global AI boom spurred a looming strike and deep divisions

Samsung Electronics, which has reaped huge profits from a global memory shortage, has offered to pay generous bonuses to staff

16 May 2026 10:26 am
World Whisky Day 2026: Experts pick their top Indian single malts

As Indian single malts surpass imported malts in sales and win top global awards, whisky experts mark World Whisky Day by picking the drams redefining the category from peated pours to sherry and wine-cask finishes

16 May 2026 10:24 am
Delhi logs below-normal minimum temperature; strong winds forecast for next few days

Safdarjung, the city's base weather station, recorded a minimum of 24.8 Celsius, 1.7 below normal. The minimum temperature was 26.2 Celsius a day before

16 May 2026 10:23 am
Kerala HC permits transgender person to approach any fertility clinic to freeze eggs

Kerala High Court permits transgender man to freeze eggs, enhancing reproductive rights and healthcare access.

16 May 2026 10:21 am
YouTube, Snap and TikTok settle school district's social media addiction claims

The companies have denied the allegations and say they take extensive steps to keep teens and young users safe on their platforms

16 May 2026 10:20 am
Visakhapatnam zoo summer camp to begin from May 19

IGZP to host five-day summer camp with wildlife learning, birdwatching and interactive activities for children

16 May 2026 10:01 am
Wordle heads to primetime as media seek puzzle reinvention

For Jonathan Knight, the Times' head of games, it is the logical extension of a property that has become a global phenomenon

16 May 2026 9:56 am
U.S. accuses Iraqi man of helping Iran-backed militia's plans for attacks in U.S., Europe

Prosecutors allege Al-Saadi directed and encouraged attacks on U.S. and Israeli targets, including efforts to kill Americans and Jewish civilians, as part of a broader campaign tied to Iranian-backed militant groups

16 May 2026 9:42 am
Ukrainian plane carrying explosives grounded in Trinidad and Tobago

The plane, coming from the Bahamas, landed on Thursday (May 14) at Piarco International Airport in Port of Spain to refuel and was then due to fly on to Libya via Cape Verde, raising police suspicions

16 May 2026 9:35 am
Kerala politics LIVE: All eyes on Congress equations in Satheesans home turf ahead of Cabinet formation

Differences over Kerala Chief Minister selection will be resolved smoothly, says K.C. Venugopal

16 May 2026 9:33 am
Bowling had an off day, nothing to be worried about playoffs: CSK's Gaikwad

The CSK skipper appeared unfazed by the setback to their playoff hopes, saying the task was still manageable

16 May 2026 9:10 am
Iran-Israel war LIVE: Israel, Lebanon say extending ceasefire despite new strikes

Hundreds of people have died in Lebanon due to Israeli strikes despite the truce announced on April 17

16 May 2026 8:59 am
How a social engineering attack challenged the Signal app

When messaging app accounts are hacked, who takes responsibility? Users or platforms?

16 May 2026 8:31 am
Inside Neytt Homes in Delhi: The Kerala brand behind the MET Gala carpet

This 109-year-old Cherthala-based atelier has opened a 4,000-sq.ft. experiential store in New Delhi, featuring sculptural interiors, craft storytelling and custom rug design

16 May 2026 8:25 am
Electoral participation has been on a steady rise in India

Voter turnouts have been increasing over decades across States, and is not a sudden phenomenon

16 May 2026 8:24 am
Ex-Sinaloa security chief first of 10 indicted Mexican officials to surrender to U.S. authorities

Other defendants include Gov Ruben Rocha Moya and Mayor Juan de Dios Gamez Mendivil of the Sinaloa state capital of Culiacan, both of whom said they were taking temporary leaves of absence to deal with the charges

16 May 2026 8:23 am
Imran Khan's sister moves Pak court challenging his 'solitary confinement'

The petition termed the prolonged isolation as patently illegal, devoid of lawful authority, and amounting to inhuman and degrading treatment

16 May 2026 7:35 am
PM Modi arrives in Netherlands on second leg of five-nation tour

Mr. Modi said he would hold talks with Prime Minister Jetten and call on King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima

16 May 2026 7:02 am
DU teachers stage protest demanding regularisation of ad hoc faculty

AADTA members said the issue was particularly significant in the 12 Delhi Government-funded colleges under DU, where many teachers continue to work on an ad hoc basis

16 May 2026 6:48 am
Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah approves 93 crore power infrastructure projects

The approval of these projects was accorded during the sixth meeting of the Council of Ministers, the J&K CM said

16 May 2026 6:41 am
Nepal students protest government ban on unions in universities

The student leaders warned that they would not accept any move that, according to them, weakens democratic practices in the country

16 May 2026 6:28 am
Bandra Blasters to face Eagle Thane Strikers in T20 Mumbai opener

The tournament is expected to showcase marquee names including Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, Ajinkya Rahane, Shivam Dube and Yashasvi, alongside rising stars like Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Musheer Khan

16 May 2026 4:20 am
Insensitivity and lack of concern, alleges Congress on Centers silence over U.P. storm deaths

Congress leader Ajay Rai said that the Union Government failed to respond appropriately to the crisis, especially as Russian President expressed condolences to India after 111 deaths and widespread destruction in U.P.

16 May 2026 3:46 am
One month of Samrat Choudhary Government in Bihar

Decisions like Satellite Townships, the Police Didi Scheme, a Three-Tier Public Support System, one model school per block, regulating private schools, prioritising Bihari contractors, and implementing a paperless e-registration system for land aim to reduce corruption, save time, and enhance transparency

16 May 2026 3:32 am
Rajasthan seeks permanent membership in Bhakra Beas Management Board

The Minister said appropriate decisions regarding water storage up to the maximum reservoir level of dams under the BBMB should be taken expeditiously after the completion of necessary studies

16 May 2026 3:18 am
Four-year-old boy rescued after falling into borewell in Punjabs Hoshiarpur

According to officials, the borewell had recently been made operational, and the work to fill gravel and soil around it was still pending

16 May 2026 2:44 am
Increase in farm fires: CAQM orders stricter enforcement in NCR

The commission highlighted a recent report identifying vehicles as a major source of PM2.5 emissions and stressed the urgent need for cleaner mobility

16 May 2026 2:35 am
Psychiatrist and writer Anand Nadkarni passes away

His work spanned mental health awareness, addiction treatment, literature, and theatre

16 May 2026 2:18 am
Supreme Court closes plea of Goa Congress leader after his death from snakebite

Appearing for the deceased leader, advocate Abhishek Jebraj requested the Court to leave the larger question of law open while closing the proceedings

16 May 2026 2:04 am
Census 2027: Door-to-door exercise ends in New Delhi; over 63,000 households covered

Mapping of houses will begin on May 16, followed by a door-to-door exercise across more than 45,000 blocks

16 May 2026 1:50 am
Joyride horse dies of highly contagious zoonotic disease disease in Chennai; Tamil Nadu goes into alert mode

ICAR centre advises State to immediately isolate and monitor all equineshoused with the infected horse, recommends testing in adjoining areas; govt. to regulate inter-State movement of horses

16 May 2026 1:33 am
Israel, Lebanon agree to 45-day extension of ceasefire, says U.S.

It comes after two productive days of talks and will be followed by more negotiations on June 2-3, State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said

16 May 2026 1:23 am
Juggernaut rolls on: On the third phase of SIR of electoral rolls

The anomalies of Phase 2 of the SIR demand a fresh approach from the ECI in Phase 3

16 May 2026 12:48 am
Superpower summit: On the Trump visit to China

As the U.S. and China renegotiate ties, India must reinforce its strategic autonomy

16 May 2026 12:42 am
Film industry should avoid wasteful expenditure, but not at the cost of workers, says Kamal Haasan

Calling for an industry-wide conversation, he says together, they must evolve practical and sustainable operating practices for efficient film-making

16 May 2026 12:37 am