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What is the OpenAI criminal investigation about? | Explained

Two mass shootings one in the U.S. and one in Canada have brought to light the use of OpenAIs ChatGPT in public killings

14 May 2026 11:00 am
Mango mania in Chennai: Where to indulge in organic varieties this summer

As a punishing summer reshapes harvest cycles, Chennais organic mango sellers navigate delayed seasons, lower yields, and shifting expectations to still bring a diverse, carefully grown crop to the city

14 May 2026 10:59 am
India will ensure zero casualty during heat waves: Amit Shah

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has prepared a plan to better combat the serious challenge of heat waves in the country and we will be able to ensure zero casualty in this context over the next few years, says Amit Shah

14 May 2026 10:58 am
Column | Didi and the Romans: How Bengals Asterix lost her biggest fight

For outgoing West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee, the magic potion was always Bengali culture

14 May 2026 10:58 am
Why Indias generation adequacy plan needs a clear counterfactual

As India imports 25-30% of its coal, fuel price risk over a 20-25 year asset life cannot be ignored. In contrast, renewable energy generation reduces exposure to recurring fuel supply risks and shifts the cost structure toward upfront investment and system integration

14 May 2026 10:57 am
Over 55 people killed as storm and rain batter Uttar Pradesh

According to reports received, 17 deaths were reported in Prayagraj, 16 in Bhadohi, nine in Fatehpur, five in Badaun, four in Pratapgarh, two each in Chandauli and Kushinagar, and one in Sonbhadra district

14 May 2026 10:56 am
Six militants arrested in Manipur

A 24-year-old member of the banned United National Liberation Front (Pambei) was also arrested from Lilong Chajing area in Thoubal district for his alleged involvement in a bomb explosion in the State

14 May 2026 10:52 am
IPL 2026: Not getting runs eats me up, was nervous after successive ducks, says Virat Kohli

Kohli admitted that he was a bit uneasy after being dismissed for ducks in the previous two outings, but also asserted that failures like these also play a role in a player's growth

14 May 2026 10:52 am
Watch: What to expect from the Trump-Xi summit

U.S. President Donald Trump lands in Beijing for a three-day summit with President Xi. The two leaders are expected to discuss trade, the war in Iran, the technology race and more. The Hindus China correspondent, Ananth Krishnan, breaks down what we can expect from the meeting, and what needs to happen for the two sides to declare this meeting a success.

14 May 2026 10:42 am
Why did NTAs Zero Error policy fail? | Explained

Why has NEET landed in controversy again? How has NEET faced repeated paper leak allegations? Why are paper leak concerns persisting despite NTAs safeguards? What reforms were proposed after the 2024 row? Can NEET shift to a computer-based format?

14 May 2026 10:37 am
Rupee falls 20 paise to all-time low of 95.86 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Traders said the rupee's path will be shaped less by gold and more by crude's trajectory and the West Asia situation

14 May 2026 10:37 am
Xi warns Trump Taiwan issue could lead to conflict as U.S.-China summit starts

But beyond the pomp as he welcomed President Trump, President Xi used less effusive tones, saying the two sides should be partners and not rivals and highlighting the issue of self-ruled democratic Taiwan which Beijing claims as its territory straight off the bat.

14 May 2026 10:36 am
OpenAI chief Sam Altman has over $2 billion stake in companies that dealt with OpenAI, court filing shows

OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman holds more than $2 billion in companies that have done business with the artificial intelligence company, a court document showed

14 May 2026 10:35 am
Chinas economic strengths now rival that of theU.S.

Beijing continues its economic rise and has now become a diplomatic powerhouse

14 May 2026 10:26 am
Union Government should include enhanced quota under 9th schedule

Karnatakas Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi, who belongs to the Nayaka community, a scheduled tribe, spoke to The Hindu

14 May 2026 10:23 am
ST quota: Why Congress and BJP are wary of raising the pitch in Karnataka

Leadership tussle seems to have held back the Congress while the BJP is grappling with divided opinions and competing interests on the issue of ST quota

14 May 2026 10:22 am
Kerala CM announcement LIVE: AICC likely to announce the name today

This decision to announce the chief ministerial pick on May 14 came after an almost 40-minute meeting between Rahul Gandhi and Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge at the latters residence

14 May 2026 10:22 am
Cisco to cut about 4,000 jobs in AI-focused restructuring as orders surge

On a post-earnings call, Ciscos finance chief, Mark Patterson, said it is reasonable to expect at least $6 billion of revenue on the AI hyperscale side in fiscal 2027

14 May 2026 10:11 am
Congress MLA-elects make a beeline for Indira Bhavan as AICC inches closer to announcing its Chief Minister pick for Kerala

Congress workers trickled into party offices in the State, as their eagerness to know the party high commands choice for the top post appeared to reach a feverish pitch

14 May 2026 10:08 am
50 years of Annakili: The film that launched Ilaiyaraajas career

Fifty years have passed like a fleeting moment, but the songs of Annakili continue to haunt generations of music lovers. With the films release began the extraordinary musical journey of Ilaiyaraaja, whose career would later rise to unparalleled heights. Gangai Amaran, who worked closely with his brother during the composing sessions and served as the rhythm guitarist for the film, recalls those memorable days with B. Kolappan. The higher octaves in the humming of the song Annakili Unnai Theduth

14 May 2026 10:06 am
Meta launches WhatsApp incognito mode to address privacy concerns for AI chats

Meta Platforms is introducing an incognito mode for WhatsApp to allow private conversations with its AI chatbot

14 May 2026 9:58 am
Himanta welcomes Bengal cabinets decision to hand over land to BSF for border fencing

Mr. Sarma said that many organisations in Assam demand that the border must be sealed in the State, but this was meaningless without a similar closure in West Bengal

14 May 2026 9:50 am
Woman gang-raped in sleeper bus in New Delhi

The two accused have been arrested in connection with the incident that took place on May 12, the sources said

14 May 2026 9:47 am
India bans sugar exports till September 30

The notification issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) on May 13 said this order does not apply to sugar being exported to the European Union and the U.S. under the tariff rate quota scheme

14 May 2026 9:43 am
Lionel Messi has two goals and an assist as Inter Miami rallies for 5-3 victory over Cincinnati

It is the third time this season the Argentine superstar has had at least three goal contributions in a match. He is second in the league with 12 goals

14 May 2026 9:31 am
Trump-Xi talks: U.S. to persuade China to play more active role in resolving Iran war crisis, says Marco Rubio

When departing for Beijing, the U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters that he planned to have a long talk with the Chinese leader about Iran

14 May 2026 9:21 am
4 killed, 10 injured as bus catches fire after colliding with tanker in Gujarat's Surendranagar

There were around 40 passengers in the bus, and several of them were rescued, Deputy Superintendent of Police said.

14 May 2026 9:19 am
Karnatakas Leader of Opposition R Ashok to reduce escort vehicles, travel by Namma Metro

Karnatakas Leader of Opposition R. Ashok announced that he and his family would abide by austerity measures

14 May 2026 9:14 am
Rajasthan CM seeks speedy completion of projects under Yamuna water pact

Mr. Sharma met his Haryana counterpart Nayab Singh Saini and Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil during his visit to New Delhi and deliberated on a timeline for laying the pipelines

14 May 2026 8:49 am
Interview | I was trying to push boundaries writing about sex: Harriet Armstrong

In her Dylan Thomas Prize-shortlisted novel To Rest Our Minds and Bodies, Armstrong makes a case for writing female desire without restraint

14 May 2026 8:02 am
Activists rue budget cut for promoting millet cultivation in Odisha

Right To Food campaign allege the government has reduced funding and withdrawn ground-level support agencies for millet mission

14 May 2026 7:57 am
Zydus Lifesciences arm to acquire U.S. oncology firm Assertio for $166 million

Under the terms of the merger agreement, Zydus will commence a tender offer to acquire all outstanding shares of Assertio common stock

14 May 2026 7:50 am
From Korean pop-ups to new dessert menus, Bengaluru has a packed dining calendar this May

Whether you are craving Korean comfort food, Brazilian barbecue, coastal thalis or mango desserts, Bengalurus latest menus promise a flavour-packed month

14 May 2026 7:35 am
Why Sally Field is perfect for Netflixs Remarkably Bright Creatures, according to author Shelby Van Pelt

The bestselling novelist discusses the emotional pull of human-animal bonds, and why Oscar winner Sally Field always felt right for the lead role

14 May 2026 7:22 am
Daily Quiz: On Cannes

The 79th Festival de Cannes kicks off today (May 12-23). Aquiz on one of the worlds most prestigious film festivals

14 May 2026 6:39 am
U.P. Assembly suspends parliamentary committees study tours till further orders

The orders issued by the Assembly Secretariats Principal Secretary, Pradeep Kumar Dubey, have come into immediate effect, officials said

14 May 2026 6:20 am
DMK boycotts floor test; urges CM to continue with Dravidian model welfare schemes

Opposition Leader Udhayanidhi Stalin asks the new government to continue the DMK governments schemes

14 May 2026 6:14 am
Delhi High Court refuses to entertain PIL to prevent suicides

The petitioner sought directions to the authorities for institutional examination and a support system to prevent suicidal tendencies

14 May 2026 4:33 am
Gold ETF prices revive as investors flock on higher import duties on yellow metal

The increase in gold prices is expected to continue to increase, say analysts

14 May 2026 4:25 am
Three held; security beefed up in Bhopal as Muslim community protests assault on man over love jihad

A large number of Muslim community members, led by city Qazi Sayed Mushtaq Ali Nadwi, gathered near Hamidia hospital on May 12 and later marched to the Police Commissioners office to demonstrate

14 May 2026 3:28 am
Two locals, including teacher, held for providing logistic support to Saifullah terror group in Kishtwar

The police said these locals extended support to the Saifullah group, comprising around six non-local terrorists who were neutralised in multiple operations in the Kishtwar district in the past one year

14 May 2026 3:07 am
ATS questions 57 in Maharashtra over alleged gangster network links

Intelligence inputs received over a period of time indicated that gangsters operating from across the border were using social media to recruit youths from Maharashtra, say officials

14 May 2026 2:36 am
Just war, power balance and modern conflict

Modern geopolitics challenges traditional notions of lawful and just wars

14 May 2026 1:30 am
The Xi-Trump summit shadow boxing on Iran

Beijing summit tests diplomacy over Iran and global geopolitical order

14 May 2026 1:29 am