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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
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
Productivity, not just growth, for Viksit Bharat

India must unlock productivity to sustain long-term economic growth

16 May 2026 12:28 am
IPL 2026: Akash, Marsh on fire as LSG delivers a body blow to CSK

The young left-arm pacer rocks the visiting sides top-order with an unchanged spell in his first game of the season; the swashbuckling openers 38-ball 90 paves the way for a thumping win; rookie Kartiks fighting knock goes in vain

16 May 2026 12:26 am
Seminar on influence of Western Ghats on farming and economy held

Principal Secretary of Department of Forest, Environment and Ecology Srinivasulu said that despite high ecological and scientific significance of the Western Ghats, commoners living around Western Ghats were yet to fully appreciate its value for the future of humanity.

16 May 2026 12:24 am
Six staff suspended over 3.4 cr laddu scam in Rameswaram temple

Inquiry uncovers fraud involving the illegal manufacture and sale of laddus through counters

16 May 2026 12:21 am
Bay system to trigger wet spell, ease heat inTamil Nadu for next few days

Many parts of the State may receive heavy to moderate rainfall on Saturday;weather system may influence wet conditions till May 19, saysRMCchief

16 May 2026 12:20 am
Election Commission orders probe into voting by foreign nationals in Tamil Nadu Assembly elections

A report has been sought from the returning officers of at least two cities and five districts across the State on how the foreigners managed to vote despite the Special Intensive Revision of the electoral rolls

16 May 2026 12:17 am
Why Indian chess needs more big-ticket, Super GM tournaments

The country is currently the sports super power, but its emerging players must compete regularly against the worlds top stars to attain an elite level. They must not be forced to find the means to travel around the globe for this opportunity. Besides, high-category events featuring the likes of Carlsen, Caruana and Nakamura will only help the games marketing in India

16 May 2026 12:16 am
How Kvaradona entered the Ballon dOr conversation

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has put together a Champions League campaign that has made him a legitimate candidate for footballs top individual honour almost ironic for such a selfless team player. The PSG winger has decided big matches with jaw-dropping moments, powering the defending European champion to another final

16 May 2026 12:15 am
Trade, supply chains and economic statecraft

The new global order offers India unprecedented strategic and economic opportunities, making a case for balanced policy promiscuity

16 May 2026 12:14 am
Finance Ministry increases export levy on petrol, reduces that of diesel and ATF

There has been no change in the existing excise duty rates for petrol and diesel for domestic consumption

16 May 2026 12:11 am
Explained by Shashi Tharoor: Why economics now brives geopolitics | Shashi Tharoors column

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor explains how the line between economics and geopolitics is fading, with trade, technology, and supply chains shaping global power. He also highlights Indias growing role in the changing world order. Watch the full analysis.

16 May 2026 12:01 am