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Fuel price surge jolts Kerala as people brace for all-round price rise

Indian Oil Corporation appears more lenient, allowing dealers to pay for a load already delivered before receiving the next within two or three days. The other two companies, however, insist on advance payment, said a petroleum dealer

15 May 2026 11:36 am
Velumani faction willing to hold talks with Palaniswami on intra-party issues

Referring to Mr. Palaniswamis statement that he was ready to make any sacrifice, Mr. Velumani said that the AIADMK general secretary should invite his faction for discussion, at least once

15 May 2026 11:32 am
U.P. pushes river rejuvenation initiative to strengthen rural sustainability, ecological resilience

In Bulandshahr, the Neem River was revived through a 29-km intervention under MGNREGA. Officials said farmers voluntarily cleared encroachments

15 May 2026 11:26 am
Manipur violence probe panel gets six-month extension to submit report

According to a notification, the Commission shall submit its report to the Centre as soon as possible but not later than November, 20, 2026

15 May 2026 11:25 am
Four of family dead after roof collapses due to heavy rain in Vijayapura

M. B. Patil, district in-charge Minister, expressed condolences, and promised to visit the spot on May 15

15 May 2026 11:21 am
M.P. BJP leader loses post over large convoy despite PMs austerity appeal

In a letter dated May 14, Kisan Morchas State unit chief Jaipal Chavda said that Mr. Yadavs appointment has been cancelled on directions of M.P. BJP chief Hemant Khandelwal

15 May 2026 10:59 am
Compromised PM didn't sign trade deal with U.S., but a bargain for Adani's release: Rahul

Hopelessly one-sided Indo-U.S. trade deal that was really a steal by the U.S., says Congress leader Jairam Ramesh in a post on X.

15 May 2026 10:56 am
How Tagores songs were ahead of their time in form and feeling

Rabindrasangeet, a unique genre of Indian music, bridges classical rigour with folk spontaneity and Western influences, while anticipating modern concerns.

15 May 2026 10:49 am
Kerala-based ICAR-CTCRI to launch four value-added products from sweet potato varieties with orange and purple flesh

ICAR-CTCRI in Thiruvananthapuram is all set to train Kudumbashree members in the commercial production of kulfi, muffin, cookies and gummies using new varieties of sweet potato

15 May 2026 10:48 am
Former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan slams Centre for hiking fuel prices

He said the Centre had used the rise of crude oil prices owing to the crisis in West Asia to fleece ordinary people, who would feel the bite of the fuel price hike acutely

15 May 2026 10:44 am
Nifty, Sensex rise in early deals as IT stocks rally

The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 451.46 points or 0.60%, to 75,850.18 in morning trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty rose 143.25 points or 0.60%, to 23,832.85

15 May 2026 10:44 am
Interview | Translator Ross Benjamin on the International Booker-shortlisted novel,The Director

Authored by Daniel Kehlmann, the novel is based on the life of German filmmaker G.W. Pabst

15 May 2026 10:39 am
Anthropic, Gates Foundation launch $200 million partnership for AI in health, education

One initiative will equip research centres to use Claude to predict drug candidates for treating HPV and preeclampsia, diseases that have been less commercially attractive for pharmaceutical companies to research

15 May 2026 10:31 am
Rupee falls 30 paise to 95.94 against U.S. dollar in early trade

On the domestic equity market front, Sensex rose 239.14 points to 75,637.86 in early trade, while the Nifty was trading 78.30 points higher at 23,767.90

15 May 2026 10:28 am
Lawyers for Elon Musk and OpenAI make their final case in a trial that could shape AIs future

Lawyers for Elon Musk and OpenAI made their final arguments Thursday in the landmark trial whose outcome could shape the future of artificial intelligence

15 May 2026 10:27 am
National Testing Agency announces NEET-UG re-exam on June 21

On May 12, the NTA had announced the cancellation of NEET-UG and said the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) would carry out a comprehensive inquiry into the alleged irregularities linked to the exam

15 May 2026 10:18 am
UDF leadership meeting to lay out the contours of the next Kerala cabinetgets underway

The UDF is seeking to turn the page on the uncertainty that gripped the alliance following the Congresss ten-day delay in choosing its Chief Ministerial candidate by fast-tracking the government formation process.

15 May 2026 10:15 am
Kerala politics LIVE: Ramesh Chennithala belatedly backs CM-designate V.D. Satheesan

Senior Congress leader Chennithala said that the CM has the prerogative to decide the composition of the Cabinet

15 May 2026 9:59 am
Farmers body, Opposition seek immediate rollback of sugar export ban

Opposition protests over the plummeting of onion cost, NCP SP leader writes to CM

15 May 2026 9:56 am
Goa Congress leader Ketan Bhatikar dies of snakebite

The Goa Pradesh Congress Committee paid tribute to its party leader and extended condolences to the bereaved family, as well as his friends and supporters

15 May 2026 9:56 am
Fixing gadgets in vehicles of no use without monitoring mechanism: Karnataka State Travel Operators Association

Without proper monitoring centres, many of the electronic safety gadgets risk becoming only compliance formalities, according to Karnataka State Travel Operators Association President Radhakrishna Holla

15 May 2026 9:52 am
A detente emerges in Congress as Ramesh Chennithala belatedly backs Chief Minister-designate V.D. Satheesan

Mr Chennithala also appeared to dispel reports that he would eschew joining Mr Satheesans cabinet. When asked whether he would join the government as a Minister, Mr Chennithala said, Forming the cabinet is the Chief Ministers prerogative

15 May 2026 9:40 am
Unorganised labourers, trade unions in Rajasthan seek minimum wage revision

Activists said the current wage rates were inadequate for meeting the basic necessities of food, healthcare, education, rent and transportation. Since the workers are unable to cover minimum expenses for their families

15 May 2026 9:22 am
Congress leader and former Jharkhand Minister, Alamgir Alam, walks out of jail

On May 15, 2024, the Enforcement Directorate arrested Mr.Alamin in the money laundering case and seized money worth 32.20 crore from the premises linked to his associates

15 May 2026 9:15 am
Sci-fi or battlefield reality? Ukraine's bet on swarm drones

Ukrainian military and defence industry figures told AFP Kyiv had made progress in getting the much-hyped technology off the ground

15 May 2026 9:12 am
Israel-Iran war LIVE: Petrol, diesel prices hiked by 3 per litre as crude costs bite

Petrol crosses 107 mark, diesel above 93 in Jaipur after Centre hikes fuel prices by 3 per litre

15 May 2026 9:08 am
Pope decries the rise of AI-directed warfare, saying it leads to a spiral of annihilation

Pope Leo XIV has denounced investments in AI and high-tech weaponry, warning they lead to a spiral of annihilation.

15 May 2026 9:00 am
MAHE and Griffith University expand India-Australia academic partnership with dual Ph.D programme

This initiative aims at addressing the growing need for globally connected and interdisciplinary doctoral training

15 May 2026 8:57 am
The cool crew in Chennai

During summer, across Chennai, resident welfare associations in several neighbourhoods are stepping up summer relief efforts for conservancy workers, delivery personnel and other essential staff through drinking water kiosks and buttermilk distribution

15 May 2026 8:38 am
PM Modi UAE visit LIVE: PM Modi to embark on 5-nation trip

India and the UAE are expected to firm up two significant agreements to boost cooperation in areas of LPG and strategic petroleum reserves

15 May 2026 8:25 am
Agree 100% with Xi Jinping that U.S. was on decline, but under Joe Biden: Donald Trump

U.S. President said the U.S. suffered immeasurably with open borders, high taxes, transgender for everybody, men in women's sports, Diversity-Equity-Inclusion (DEI), horrible trade deals, rampant crime, and so much more!

15 May 2026 8:23 am
Ladakhs high-altitude Changthang region gets irrigation canal at 14,000 feet

Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena said the project would greatly benefit the people of Changthang by strengthening irrigation infrastructure, improving agricultural productivity and supporting the livelihoods of farmers and pastoral communities

15 May 2026 7:31 am
Rich harvest caught in procurement tangle

As Telanganas rabi season enters a crucial phase, farmers are grappling with delayed crop procurement, shortage of transport vehicles and inadequate storage facilities. With untimely rains threatening farm produce lying under the open sky, many cultivators fear mounting losses and fresh debt despite a record harvest. Travelling through farming villages and purchase centres,P. Sridhar, K. Shiva Shanker, P. Laxma Reddy and B. Chandrashekharcapture the growing distress unfolding across the countrys

15 May 2026 7:22 am
Petrol, diesel prices hiked by 3 per litre each

Petrol in Delhi will now cost 97.77 a litre, while diesel will be priced at 99.67

15 May 2026 6:54 am
Death toll in explosion at firecracker factory in M.P.'s Dewas rises to five

Officials said Anil Malviya, the licensed owner of the firecracker factory operating in the Tonk Kalan area has been arrested under the stringent provisions of the National Security Act (NSA)

15 May 2026 6:33 am
Bengalurus football-cricket crossover

Is football carving out a niche under the giant shadow of cricket in Bengaluru, and what in-stadia experience is attracting the enthusiasts? N. Sudarshan examines the sporting scene of the city seeking answers

15 May 2026 6:06 am
Delhi court orders OpIndia to remove articles on Swati Chaturvedi

The court held that the continued circulation of the pieces could cause serious and irreparable injury to her professional reputation while the defamation suit remains pending.

15 May 2026 4:15 am
AAP, Congress raises concern over SIR in Punjab ahead of 2027 Assembly polls

Haryana Chief Electoral Officer A. Sreenivas said under the third phase of the SIR campaign, July 1, 2026, has been fixed as the qualifying date for State

15 May 2026 4:03 am
806 locals held, 97 properties attached, 41 demolished in anti-drug drive in J&K in 30 days: DGP Nalin Prabhat

He said 41 properties worth nearly 15 crore, identified as proceeds of drug trafficking, were demolished after completion of legal formalities

15 May 2026 3:43 am
CM Fadnavis bike ride draws Opposition ire

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis bike ride sparks opposition criticism amid austerity calls, questioning the governments sincerity and measures post-election

15 May 2026 3:34 am
ED arrests Kolkata Police DC Shantanu Sinha Biswas in money laundering case

ED issued a lookout notice for Shantanu Biswas for ignoring summons; he was viewed as close to the former TMC government, and Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari had previously made allegations against police officials

15 May 2026 2:59 am
CBI conducts searches in Reliance Communications case

The agency conducted searches at seven premises in Mumbai, Gurugram, and Bengaluru linked to senior executives of the company who served during 2015-2017

15 May 2026 2:23 am
The Iran war, Indias strategic autonomy challenges

Despite the defence, commerce and trade deals, India needs to be aware of a possible European alignment with the United States

15 May 2026 2:22 am
Building a preventive health culture in India

The countrys economic and social progress depends on citizen health and longevity

15 May 2026 2:13 am
Bursting at the seams: On the rise in inflation

The current rise in inflation is not transient, but systemic

15 May 2026 2:12 am
Uttarakhand files first FIR on allegations of nikah halala under Uniform Civil Code

The complaint filed by a woman against her husband and in-laws also includes dowry, Muslim marriage and other criminal offences

15 May 2026 2:09 am
Cooling doctrine: On Indias response to extreme heat

Access to safe indoor temperatures must be a public-health entitlement

15 May 2026 2:05 am
CBI arrests key accused in cyber fraud case

Accused persons had impersonated U.S. government officials and swindled $8.5 million from victims

15 May 2026 2:01 am