SENSEX
NIFTY
GOLD
USD/INR

Weather

image 35    C

The Hindu

National / The Hindu

Elon Musk wants SpaceX to go public. Here's how it works

So what exactly does it take for a company to go public?

18 May 2026 10:23 am
Stock markets slump in early trade on surging oil prices amid escalation in tensions in West Asia

For Indian markets, the biggest concern continues to remain elevated crude oil prices and currency pressure

18 May 2026 10:19 am
ED raids against AAP leader in Delhi

The premises of a person identified as Ram Singh of Babaji Finance Group in Delhi's Subhash Nagar have been raided as part of the investigation, officials said

18 May 2026 10:14 am
Asia faces $200 billion annual climate adaptation financing gap: Report

The study identified more than 250 priority climate adaptation and resilience (CA&R) solutions across Asia, based on analysis of over $100 billion in climate financing flows between 2021 and 2025

18 May 2026 10:10 am
Google may dial down free storage for new Gmail users without phone numbers

Tech outlet Android Authority reported that Google was testing a policy of giving out less than 15 GB free cloud storage to some users

18 May 2026 9:59 am
Jailed MP Engineer Rashid's father dies aged 85

His party has appealed to the Central Government to immediately facilitate the release of the Baramulla MP so that he can participate in the last rites of his father

18 May 2026 9:43 am
Congress is not putting up an effective Opposition to ECI SIR, says activist Mavalli Shankar

The Dalit Sangharsha Samiti leader said that it is time to build a peoples movement around the issue.

18 May 2026 9:41 am
How to disable Instagram Instants

Instagrams new Instants photo-sharing feature has left some users wanting a way to opt out as they fear accidentally sending out selfies

18 May 2026 9:25 am
Philanthropy in Asia emerging as risk capital for social innovation: Report

Tata Trusts-backed digital inclusion platformHaqdarshak isunder the governments Digital India initiative to improve access to welfare schemes.

18 May 2026 9:22 am
Stuttering Starmer: On the Labour leadership crisis

The fragmentation of the electorate might make the U.K. ungovernable

18 May 2026 9:01 am
FIFA World Cup 2026: Who could be the breakout star?

A look at five of the contenders to become the games next superstar at this years finals in U.S., Mexico and Canada

18 May 2026 8:58 am
Diversification gains: On India and its export competitiveness

India needs to improve export competitiveness in terms of cost and quality

18 May 2026 8:19 am
Four crew members eject safely after two Navy jets crash during air show in Idaho

The collision involved two U.S. Navy EA18-G Growlers from the Electronic Attack Squadron 129 in Whidbey Island, Washington, said Cmdr Amelia Umayam, spokesperson for Naval Air Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet

18 May 2026 8:18 am
WHO keeps evaluation of hantavirus as 'low risk' as ship approaches end of voyage

The MV Hondius is expected to dock in the Dutch port of Rotterdam

18 May 2026 7:49 am
Revisiting Indias entry onto the nuclear stage

On May 18, 1974, India conducted an underground test of a nuclear fission device. This test codenamed Smiling Buddha enabled us to became the sixth nuclear power in the world. A.S.Ganesh revisits this historic moment and brings you up to speed on the subject

18 May 2026 7:02 am
Kerala swearing-in ceremony LIVE: Satheesan, along with Cabinet, to take oath today

Along with Mr. Satheesan, the UDF Cabinet will also be sworn in

18 May 2026 6:22 am
In Bihar, a plate of woe

A week after a suspected snake was found in a midday meal, students in Bihars Saharsa district remain too scared to eat lunch at school. Even as teachers, cooks, and education officials insist the food is safe, fear continues to linger among the children and their parents

18 May 2026 6:09 am
Catch-22: IPL 2026s stunners and shockers

While there have been some screamers in the ongoing IPL season, the catching standard has been terrible to say the least; the repeat offenders are being heavily punished and so are their teams

18 May 2026 5:05 am
IPL 2026 DC vs RR: Starcs work ethic, preparation with his own plans, training are above par, says Badani

Mitchell Starc reduced Rajasthan Royals to 166 for 5 in the space of an over and later dismissed Dasun Shanaka to finish with four wickets, a spell that ultimately proved decisive in DCs five-wicket win

18 May 2026 4:57 am
IPL 2026 DC vs RR: I dont think slow ball is a weakness for Sooryavanshi, says Vikram Rathour

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi fell to a slower delivery from Madhav Tiwari, not the first time a change of pace proved effective in dismissing the 15-year-old this season

18 May 2026 4:30 am
Di Giannantonio wins Catalan Grand Prix, Alex Marquez hurt in horror crash

The race was red-flagged twice, the first time after Pedro Acostas bike cut out and Marquez made contact with him, with his Ducati-Gresini destroyed in a horrific crash

18 May 2026 3:53 am
Verstappens Nuerburgring 24 hrs hopes dashed by driveshaft failure

Max Verstappen was sharing a Mercedes-AMG GT3 car at the German circuit with Spaniard Dani Juncadella, Andorra-based Frenchman Jules Gounon and Austrian Lucas Auer

18 May 2026 3:31 am
Fulfilled another election promise by starting applications for ration cards: Sachdeva

Virendra Sachdeva appealed to all district presidents and mandal presidents of Delhi BJP to create awareness among the people of Delhi about getting ration cards made and to assist them in filing online applications

18 May 2026 2:55 am
U.S. weighs drone threat from Cuba: report

The report comes as tensions simmer between Washington and Havana and amid speculation that the United States may be building an argument for military action against the communist-run island

18 May 2026 2:41 am
Latest militant attacks on schools in Nigeria leave more than 80 children missing, officials say

The attackers targeted a primary school in the conflict-battered state of Borno, in Nigeria's northeastern corner

18 May 2026 2:27 am
NEET UG leak: CBI conducts searches at Renukai Chemistry Classes in Latur

CBI officials began the search at Renukai Chemistry Classes in the citys Shivnagar locality in the afternoon, and it was still underway till late evening

18 May 2026 1:53 am
DMRC to run 24 additional trips on Metro Mondays

The move follows Chief Minister Rekha Guptas call earlier this week, urging Delhi government officials to observe Metro Mondays and use public transport to conserve fuel.

18 May 2026 1:28 am
With CM and three Ministers, Ernakulam gets strong representation in Cabinet

Angamaly MLA Roji M. John of the Congress, Piravom legislator Anoop Jacob of Kerala Congress (Jacob), and Kalamassery MLA V. E. Abdul Gafoor of the Indian Union Muslim League will be sworn in as Ministers

18 May 2026 1:07 am
Prohibitory orders imposed in Dehradun industrial area following labour unrest

Workers had launched protests May 15, demanding a wage hike from their respective managements

18 May 2026 12:51 am
E-buses will not lead to privatisation of RTC, says top official

The government is commitment to providing safe, affordable, efficient and environment-friendly transport services to the people through APSRTC and fully protecting the interests of its employees, says Krishna Babu, Special Chief Secretary, Transport

18 May 2026 12:48 am
RTC employees union opposes privatisation move

Accusing the government of trying to hand over valuable assets and operations to private companies in the name of electric bus services, it calls for a round-table with various trade unions in Vijayawada on May 26 to decide the future course of action

18 May 2026 12:42 am
Bengal does not believe in bulldozer politics, says Mamata Banerjee

Mamata Banerjees remark comes amid eviction drives at various places in the State

18 May 2026 12:41 am
39 bonded labourers rescued from brick kiln in Tiruvallur

Officials said the workers arrived at the kiln about five months ago after reportedly receiving advance payments of nearly 30,000 each. Women workers reportedly told officials that they were beaten if they resisted work; They were also living without access to basic facilities such as toilets, drinking water or fans or even privacy at the site and were paid only 65 a day;

18 May 2026 12:35 am
Palaniswamis actions show that AIADMK has weakened now, says Finance Minister

WhenJayalalithaabecame Chief Minister she too expanded the Cabinet gradually. Chief Minister C. JosephVijaywill decide on expanding the Cabinet and who will be a part of it

18 May 2026 12:27 am
One-horse races are no triumph for democracy

Democracy demands not merely elections, but also meaningful and fair competition

18 May 2026 12:21 am
Forest Department restricts tourist entry at Berijam lake after tiger sighting

Officials say the restrictions will remain in effect till further notice. They add that the departments staff are actively monitoring the area

18 May 2026 12:03 am