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India, Sri Lanka forum identifies ports, pharma, digital payments for cooperation

Officials from both sides said these sectors offer immediate investment and trade opportunities

13 May 2026 10:23 pm
Centre increases MSP for kharif crops, farm groups say rise inadequate amid rising input costs

While Centre says MSP levels have been increased significantly compared to those in 2013-14, farmer organisations criticise new rates, saying they do not factor in possible disastrous impact of India-United States trade Deal and other free trade agreements on agriculture sector

13 May 2026 10:14 pm
NIA brings back narco-terror accused from Portugal

The National Investigation Agency has arrested an alleged narco-terror accused after securing his extradition from Portugal. The agency says he played a key role in a terror-financing network linked to Hizb-ul-Mujahideen, involving drug trafficking and hawala channels. Heres what we know.

13 May 2026 10:10 pm
A.P. CM Naidu cuts convoy size, tells VVIPs to adopt austerity measures

Naidu insists that 50 per cent reduction in convoy vehicles be implemented across all levels of government administration and among public representatives

13 May 2026 10:09 pm
TVS Motor Q4 PAT rises 19% to 772 crore

The companys revenue for the year grew 27% to 56,070 crore.

13 May 2026 10:01 pm
Airtel sees Q4 net profit of 7,325 crore, ARPU flat

Bharti Airtel Ltd reported consolidated revenues of 55,383 crore, with subscriber premiumisation and Africa tailwinds

13 May 2026 9:56 pm
Three tribal church leaders killed in Manipur ambush

Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh says the government will use every resource to bring the perpetrators and their handlers to justice; several organisations call for a total shutdown

13 May 2026 9:56 pm
13 May 2026 9:55 pm
Oil India net profit increases 12.5% YoY fuelled by better crude price realisation

Alongside the results, OIL also announced a dividend of 1 per equity share

13 May 2026 9:55 pm
AP CM urges Centre to check rise in shrimp feed prices

Naidu writes to Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, seeking urgent intervention to address difficulties faced by aquaculture farmers

13 May 2026 9:54 pm
Supreme Court directs States to install panic buttons, tracking devices in public transport vehicles

Fitness certificates or permits should not be issued to public service vehicles found in violation of these safety measures, apex court directs

13 May 2026 9:51 pm
SFI opposes fee hike in Cusat

Caution deposit, extracurricular activities and alumni fee see steep hike compared to last year: SFI

13 May 2026 9:51 pm
Cabinet approves 37,500 crore package to boost coal gasification

India holds the target of gasifying 100 million tonnes of coal by 2030

13 May 2026 9:49 pm
Mass protests in Argentina decry Milei's funding cuts to prized public universities

Like his powerful backer and ally U.S. President Donald Trump Milei routinely attacks university campuses as bastions of woke indoctrination

13 May 2026 9:45 pm
Palestinians say West Bank teen killed by Israeli fire

Four others were injured in the incident

13 May 2026 9:41 pm
Israeli drone strikes on vehicles in Lebanon kill 12, including 2 children

Lebanon and Israel are scheduled to hold another round of direct talks in Washington on Thursday

13 May 2026 9:35 pm
Jamiat Ulama Society pays fine on behalf of prisoner for his release

Ramesh S. Kalagurthi, who was serving his sentence at the prison, was unable to clear 18,000 fine amount due to severe financial hardship

13 May 2026 9:19 pm
Shafi Parambil in crossfire as Kerala Chief Minister impasse triggers factional fault lines in Congress

Parambil has come under criticism on social media, particularly from sections in Malabar, over his perceived support for K.C. Venugopal as a chief ministerial contender

13 May 2026 9:17 pm
ST quota back at 3% raises concerns over proportional representation

While the 1931 census put ST population at about 0.8%, with more tribes added to the list, it is now estimated to be over 7% of Karnatakas population

13 May 2026 9:11 pm
No talks were held with DMK, says Palaniswami

Countering rebel leaderC.Ve.Shanmugamsclaim, the AIADMK general secretary alleges that the rebelMLAs, including some former Ministers, voted in favour of theTVK governments motion of confidence, driven by a desire for ministerial positions

13 May 2026 9:11 pm
Apollo Hospitals Brings Advanced Super Speciality Care to the Heart of Mumbai with New Centre in Dadar

Extending Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbais decade of clinical excellence closer to patients, reducing access barriers for complex and chronic care

13 May 2026 8:59 pm
Pennant Launches Agentic AI Studio to Help Banks and Financial Institutions Move AI in Lending from Pilots to Production

Accelerating deployment of domain-aligned AI agents across the lending lifecycle with built-in governance and auditability

13 May 2026 8:57 pm
List on the bourses to thrive, IT Minister Lokesh tells MSMEs

Stating that the government is working in a mission mode to create 20 lakh jobs in both the public and private sectors in five years and restore Brand A.P., the IT Minister says the MSMEs play a major supportive role in achieving it

13 May 2026 8:57 pm
In 2024, NTA and Govt. did not want to cancel NEET, cited student welfare in Supreme Court

Two years ago, thegovernment had argued thatcancelling the exam would be like treating unequals equally and that innocents and wrongdoers would be made to suffer same consequences

13 May 2026 8:56 pm
Cong. high command defers announcement of Kerala CM designate to Thursday

High command asks Congress MLAs-elect to report to Indira Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram, even as Congress workers congregate in front of the houses of Venugopal, Chennithala and Satheesan in anticipation of the momentous announcement from New Delhi

13 May 2026 8:54 pm
Five convicted in connection with Matthew Perrys death

The prosecution of five defendants stemming from the death of Friends star Matthew Perry is coming to a close

13 May 2026 8:52 pm
What the AMH test tells you about your fertility and what it does not

The Anti-Mllerian Hormone (AMH) is a clinical marker that can help women understand their ovarian reserve. But it is not a fertility score and should never be interpreted in isolation: the body does not require a specific AMH level to achieve pregnancy

13 May 2026 8:51 pm