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I did not try to broker a deal between DMK and AIADMK: Rajinikanth

Rajinikanth asked how he could harbour envy against Mr. Vijay when there is a big generation gap between them

17 May 2026 11:26 am
Cannes 2026: Scarlett Johansson misses James Grays call as Paper Tiger earns 7-minute standing ovation

Johansson stars alongside Miles Teller and Adam Driver in the 1980s-set drama, which follows two brothers pulled into escalating conflict with the Russian mob after a failed business scheme in Queens

17 May 2026 11:09 am
Kerala Cabinet Formation LIVE: Congress-led UDF locked in last-minute talks, Council of Ministers to be finalised today

CM-designate Satheesan and his Cabinet with 20 ministers will take the oath of office on Monday (May 18, 2026)

17 May 2026 11:03 am
HeLa to a new worldwhereprogress in science matches dignity for patient

The omission of Henrietta Lacks, who donated the immortal cells that havefacilitatedbiomedical research,from scientifichistory is a rarewrongthat has been righted, recently.Thanks to the battle her family fought, today, more regulations will govern ethical research.

17 May 2026 11:01 am
Kerala Cabinet Formation LIVE: Congress-led UDF locked in last-minute talks, final list of ministers expected today

CM-designate Satheesan and his Cabinet with 20 ministers will take the oath of office on Monday (May 18, 2026)

17 May 2026 11:00 am
Cannes 2026: Ryusuke Hamaguchis All Of A Sudden earns longest ovation yet as Palme dOr buzz intensifies

The 3-hour-and-16-minute film, which is also the longest title in this years main competition lineup, reportedly left audiences openly weeping during its closing moments inside the Grand Palais

17 May 2026 10:58 am
CNG prices hiked second time in 48 hours in Delhi amid increased input cost pressures

CNG is now priced from at 80.09 per kilogram in the NCT of Delhi with the latest hike. On May 15, 2026 the prices were hiked by 2

17 May 2026 10:55 am
India gets back Chola-era copper plates from Netherlands

The Anaimangalam Plates, a set of 21 Chola-era copper plates held by Leiden University in the Netherlands since the 19th century, are set to return to India after a Dutch committee concluded they were removed during the colonial period without the consent of the rightful owners.

17 May 2026 10:32 am
Congress appears locked in last-minute consultations on government formation

The politics of factions appeared to play spoilsport, with AICC general secretary in charge of Kerala, Deepadas Munsi, reportedly making haste to prod the faction chiefs into a lasting consensus on cabinet formation before the deadline for submitting the final list of ministers to Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar expires at 2 p.m.

17 May 2026 10:24 am
The Congress conundrum: allies want it to be strong at the Centre to take on the BJP

Regional parties within the INDIA bloc expect a strong Congress at the Centre to take on the BJP, but want it to remain a marginal player in the States when they are strong

17 May 2026 9:48 am
Iran-Israel war LIVE: Israel strikes south Lebanon day after ceasefire extension

Pakistans Interior Minister arrived in Tehran on Saturday to facilitate Iran-U.S. peace talks

17 May 2026 9:36 am
Fire breaks out in coach of Rajdhani Express, no casualties

The fire broke out in the B-1 coach carrying 68 passengers prompting emergency measures, senior railways commercial manager Sourbah Jain said

17 May 2026 9:18 am
TCS sexual harassment case: Court says clear evidence of abetment by POSH committee member

The court had refused bail to TCS site head and POSH committee member Ashwini Chainani, others in the alleged sexual harassment-conversion case

17 May 2026 8:44 am
Mr. Smokey moves in next door

InThiruvanchery, residents of a horizontally-aligned community, Serenity Paradise, are dealing with the fallouts of a garbage dump established by the local civic body. For want of a better site, this space serves as a garbage transit point

17 May 2026 8:35 am
Man City will use FA Cup glory for last title push

The Gunners are firm favourites to be crowned champions and will wrap up the title if they beat Burnley on Monday and win at Crystal Palace on May 24

17 May 2026 8:29 am
Sting operations with a difference

On World Bee Day, meet three residents of Chennai who have established a bond with bees in very different ways: from managing structured frame hives in urban backyards to nurturing colonies on city campuses, and allowing a wild hive to thrive undisturbed in a neem tree at home

17 May 2026 8:21 am
News in Frames: Symmetry and soul

The master chronicler didnt just document India with his lens; he taught his audience how to see it; his black-and-white statements live on, preserving the soul of a nation

17 May 2026 7:57 am
Venezuela says it deported close ally of Maduro to face criminal proceedings in U.S.

The decision marks a stark reversal for Alex Saab, who Mr. Maduro fought tooth and nail to bring home after his previous international arrest in 2020

17 May 2026 7:45 am
Ravi Mohan says he wont return to acting until matrimonial dispute is resolved with Aarti Ravi

In an emotional press conference, Tamil actor Ravi Mohan opened up about the weight of the public feud with estranged wife Aarti Ravi and the relentless cyberbullying thats taken a toll on him

17 May 2026 7:01 am
Why has Air India cut international flight operations?

Why has it been so severely impacted? Which routes have been affected? How are other international airlines coping?

17 May 2026 6:58 am
Uttarakhand SSC exam cheating racket: Another accused arrested

The racket was busted on February 13 this year during the online examination conducted by the SSC for Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff and Havaldar posts

17 May 2026 6:27 am
A survival guide for pronoun protocols

After all, not every actor is a he, and they has quietly been doing double duty in English for centuries anyway

17 May 2026 5:42 am
Relief out of reach

Nearly a year after theMarathwadafloods in Maharashtra, many farmers affected by the destruction that followed say they are still waiting for parts of the compensation the government promised.SnehalMuthafinds that some have taken additional loans for the next crop, while some have given farming a break for the year

17 May 2026 5:27 am
Litton Das century rescues Bangladesh on opening day of second test against Pakistan

Litton Das hammered 126 runs off 159 balls with 16 fours and two sixes to help Bangladesh post 278 all out in its first innings before Pakistan reached 21 without loss at stumps, trailing by 257

17 May 2026 5:08 am
Wound to the clock

Leading lives with an eye on the clock can be exhausting

17 May 2026 5:04 am
Living for oneself

The many realisations while gaining in age

17 May 2026 4:50 am
Escape the loop

Happiness is not found in a single thing. It is fragmented, fleeting, and multiple

17 May 2026 4:47 am
The final draft

An effective self-written obituary will aim to be honest

17 May 2026 4:45 am
Duplantis wins in Shanghai, fails to beat record as Warholm stunned

There was a surprise in the mens 100m as Gift Leotlela of South Africa pipped Ferdinand Omanyala and Kenneth Bednarek in a photo finish to win a Diamond League event for the first time

17 May 2026 4:44 am
Mute the phone

Take up one task at a time, gather focus back

17 May 2026 4:37 am
Charging McIlroy grabs share of the PGA lead

Midway co-leaders Maverick McNealy and Alex Smalley were preparing to tee off when McIlroy joined them atop the leaderboard at four-under par with a five-foot birdie putt at the 13th after blasting out of a bunker

17 May 2026 4:35 am
Delhi Capitals runs into Rajasthan Royals in a must-win game

Under the lights at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on May 17, these two sides and their desperation will take centre stage.

17 May 2026 3:50 am
Why has the RSS called for dialogue with Pakistan?

What did RSS leader Dattatreya Hosabale say about ties with Pakistan and what reactions did his remarks trigger in India and Pakistan? Can his statement be read as reflecting government policy? What has the RSSs stance on talks with Pakistan been?

17 May 2026 3:17 am
Why is the Prime Minister advocating austerity?

What are the seven set of suggestions that Prime Minister Narendra Modi made for the public? How has the war in West Asia impacted various sectors in India and how will these cutbacks help? What measures is the government taking?

17 May 2026 3:17 am
Canadian cruise passenger gets presumptive positive hantavirus test result after ship outbreak

Results from the National Microbiology Lab in Winnipeg to confirm the case are expected to come over the weeken

17 May 2026 3:16 am
S.P. Velumani | From loyalist to rebel

Once seen as Edappadi Palaniswamys trusted lieutenant, the AIADMK legislator and former Minister is now leading a revolt within the party following its electoral defeat

17 May 2026 2:20 am
Centre to roll out pilot programme for linking out-of-school adolescents to open school

The initiative will include app-based mapping of out of school children in the age group of 14-18 years, monitoring systems, incentive mechanisms, and district-level convergence strategies

17 May 2026 2:14 am
Former mayor shot dead in central Colombia during election campaign

Rogers Devia died in an attack by gunmen in the rural area of Cubarral, a city he governed between 2020-2023 lying 170 kilometres (105 miles) south of the capital Bogota

17 May 2026 1:47 am
TMC sends fact-finding teams across Bengal, alleges attacks and killings after poll defeat

Party claims over 3,000 workers were attacked and at least 10 killed in post-poll violence; BJP dismisses exercise as drama whileCalcuttaHigh Court orders safe return of victims

17 May 2026 1:10 am
Odishas urban department advises vehicle pooling, ride-sharing practices

The shortage of fuel in rural pockets has severely impacted the agriculture and fisheries sectors

17 May 2026 12:54 am
IPL 2026: Allen, Raghuvanshi and Narine help Knight Riders stay alive

The opener slams a 35-ball 93; the No. 3 batter adds 108 off just 52 deliveries for the unbroken third wicket with Green to take the home team to 247; poor catching hurts Titans; the wily spinner returns figures of two for 29 to thwart the visitor

17 May 2026 12:47 am