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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
West Bengal CM gives sanction to CBI to prosecute officials in several scams

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that the policy of the previous government relating to a ban on the sale of potatoes to other states stands lifted with immediate effect

14 May 2026 1:27 am
The cinematisation of politics

The youth dont necessarily crave for a change what they crave for is a narrative; some purpose that empowers them with direction

14 May 2026 1:25 am
Kohlis masterful knock powers Royal Challengers to the top

The Bengaluru opener, who was dismissed for a duck in the last two games, roars back with an unbeaten century to guide his side to a facile win over Knight Riders; his 92-run partnership with Padikkal puts the home team on the road to victory

14 May 2026 1:12 am
Annakili@50: The extraordinary journey of maestro Ilaiyaraaja

If there had been no Panchu Arunachalam, there would have been no Ilaiyaraaja or Gangai Amaran. He was our first god. He lit the light in our lives, says Gangai Amaran, younger brother of Ilaiyaraaja, who was the rhythm guitarist for the film

14 May 2026 1:09 am
BJP, Congress attack SP over party spokespersons remark on Brahmins; FIR registered

Bhati offers unconditional apology, claims certain parts of his speech were selectively edited to spread malicious propaganda

14 May 2026 1:08 am
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Vijay Narayan earns rare distinction of being Advocate General under two different governments

The government led by TVK appoints him as the top most law officer of the State; he had held the office under the AIADMK government too between 2017 and 2021

14 May 2026 1:00 am
A bronze that confirmed Indias elite status

The nation may have won the 2022 Thomas Cup title, but by following it up with another podium finish, it showed that the earlier achievement was no flash in the pan

14 May 2026 12:58 am
Ilaiyaraajas trendsetter movieAnnakiliturns 50

A black-and-white film running successfully for 200 days was remarkable, and much of that achievement was due to the songs composed by Ilaiyaraaja, says actor Sivakumar

14 May 2026 12:57 am
The law does not favour AIADMK rebels

The divide needs to be evaluated under the anti-defection law

14 May 2026 12:50 am
Withdrawal of ban on hijab in schools an attempt to Islamise education system, says MLA

The Udupi MLA then as the vice president of college development committee, had spearheaded anti-hijab campaign

14 May 2026 12:43 am
Watch: NEET crisis explained: Can NTA regain trust of students?

Indias National Testing Agency is facing its biggest credibility crisis after the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak and exam cancellation.

14 May 2026 12:31 am
Testing troubles: On the National Testing Agency, NEET-UG 2026

Leaks and breaches have destroyed the National Testing Agencys credibility

14 May 2026 12:30 am
Sewage pollution of Cooum, groundwater depletion raise alarm

The situation worsened after the bridge construction began on the Chennai Peripheral Ring Road, which has dried parts of the riverbed, affecting local water supplies; WRD officials said an inspection was recently conducted and the team has suggested that the sewage treatment plants capacity be increased

14 May 2026 12:23 am
Netanyahus office says he visited UAE secretly during the Iran war

The announcement comes just a day after U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee revealed that Israel had sent Iron Dome air-defence weapons to the UAE along with personnel to operate them

14 May 2026 12:17 am
Elusive peace: On the Russia-Ukraine war

Europe must push for a negotiated settlement to Ukraine war

14 May 2026 12:16 am
TDB signs pact with KITSFRA for complete digitisation of temples, offices

Temple administration, file movement in offices, financial transactions in temples and offices, services for devotees and various online facilities connected to the Sabarimala temple will be brought under a digital platform

14 May 2026 12:12 am
Device with low-grade explosives found inside private hospital in Pune; ATS joins probe

A team of the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad was immediately rushed to the spot and it took the object to a nearby ground and disposed of it

13 May 2026 11:53 pm
Wars ripple effect: West Asia conflict sends costs soaring in Nagapattinams boatyards

Shipbuilders in Tamil Nadus second-largest vessel-building hub say rising prices of steel, engines, LPG and raw materials all traced to the West Asian war are eroding profits and pushing the cost of a single boat up by 10 lakh

13 May 2026 11:30 pm
Punjab Kings seeks turnaround against Mumbai Indians

After leading the standings for nearly four weeks, PBKS slumped to fourth place on the back of four straight defeats. Another slip-up will leave it in a scrap for the final Playoffs spot

13 May 2026 11:26 pm
Lawrence Bishnoi gang stakes claim on gunfire outside Diljit Dosanjh's manager in Karnal

Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema alleged that a few days ago, the BJP had asked Diljit Dosanjh to join the party, but he refused

13 May 2026 11:25 pm
Mehbooba welcomes RSS leaders support for talks with Pakistan

We welcome the RSS general secretarys statement; this vindicates the PDPs stand and that of its founder Mufti Muhammad Sayeed, who always advocated for dialogue with Pakistan, she said

13 May 2026 11:24 pm
Local transport, storage and human handling are the weakest links in conducting NEET, according to panel report

K. Radhakrishnan Committee had sought overhaul of National Testing Agency; it explained that while doing away with third-party involvement in the exam process is recommended, a district-wise assessment of infrastructure especially in rural areas is equally important

13 May 2026 11:21 pm
Around 83% of candidates lost their deposit in Tamil Nadu polls, says ECI

In West Bengal polls, 78% lost their security amount; the least number (63%) of candidates lost their deposit was in Assam

13 May 2026 11:21 pm
Congress takes a swipe at RSS leader over Pakistan remarks

Hosabale had said there should always be a window for dialogue with Pakistan and stressed the importance of people-to-people engagement in easing tensions between the two countries

13 May 2026 11:10 pm
From improved apps to bus hubs to tailored services, city officials float fixes to ORR traffic woes

The upgraded app of BMTC willprovide precise details such as thearrival time of the buses and number of seats available in them

13 May 2026 11:04 pm
India weighs joint Centre-State funding framework for heatwave mitigation

The shift follows years in which heatwave responses sat outside the main disaster financing architecture

13 May 2026 11:00 pm