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Air France flight to U.S. diverted to Montreal due to Ebola travel restrictions

The spokesman said in an email officials took decisive action and prohibited the flight carrying that traveller from landing at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, and instead, diverted to Montreal, Canada

22 May 2026 9:28 am
SpaceX's road to landmark IPO filing

Led by billionaire CEO Elon Musk, the worlds most valuable private company is aiming to raise $75 billion at a valuation nearing $2 trillion

22 May 2026 9:26 am
Nike Pegasus 42: Builds on its legacy

The Pegasus 42 is a dependable old friend. It just isnt quite the training partner it used to be

22 May 2026 8:56 am
Oil India will change the narrative of its production in the next 18 months with ramped up infra, says Ranjit Rath

As for exploration, the Oil India chief mentioned they intend to drill 100 wells in the current financial year.

22 May 2026 8:50 am
Iran-Israel war LIVE: U.S. pins hopes on mediator Pakistan in push to end Iran war

NATO allies to sound out U.S. top diplomat after Trump's Iran ire

22 May 2026 8:37 am
Experts clarify the link between screen time and autism

As conversations around autism and screen exposure grow online, doctors caution against oversimplified claims that screen time directly causes autism, stressing that autism is a complex neurodevelopmental condition shaped by genetic, environmental and biological factors

22 May 2026 8:24 am
U.N. gravely concerned by an Afghan Taliban law that has provisions on child marriage

The government rejected the accusations, saying the decree follows Islamic law and insisting the country has already banned the forced marriage of girls

22 May 2026 8:22 am
For pregnant women in Chennais tenements, summer offers no escape

After spending hours in dangerous heat, they return to homes that trap warmth and allow no recovery. Their bodies never get the chance to recuperate

22 May 2026 8:20 am
Googles new Information Agents are a privacy and web infrastructure problem

In terms of what people ask AI agents, we have only scratched the surface

22 May 2026 8:15 am
Donald Trump says sending 5,000 more troops to Poland, stirring confusion about U.S. presence in Europe

The Trump administration has said it was reducing levels in Europe by about 5,000 troops, and U.S. officials confirmed about 4,000 service members were no longer deploying to Poland

22 May 2026 7:48 am
Shrinking shared spaces in a growing cityscape

Hyderabad is building upward at breakneck speed. But amid gated communities, flyovers and glass towers, the citys shared public life is quietly shrinking. As open spaces retreat behind private walls, residents are increasingly searching for places to meet, play and simply exist without barriers, reportsLavpreet Kaur

22 May 2026 7:01 am
As tech hiring hits a pause

The demand for the Indian tech talent, predominantly concentrated in Bengaluru, seems to beon a downward slope.Once a lucrative sector for aspirational young Indians, there is a lull in hiring in theITeSsector.Shilpa Elizabeth speaks to experts who say the shift isstructuralnot cyclical

22 May 2026 6:52 am
Calcutta HC orders setting up SIT of CBI to probe hushing up charges in R G Kar rape-murder case

The Bench said that, considering the social ramifications of the gruesome incident, a three-member SIT would look into charges of evidence destruction and allegations made by the medic's parents that there were attempts to hush up and downplay the incident.

22 May 2026 6:50 am
Republicans call off vote on Iran war resolution that was on verge of passing

The House had scheduled a vote on a war powers resolution, brought by Democrats, that would rein in Mr. Trump's military campaign

22 May 2026 6:18 am
Lakshmi could have been a child bride

Teenage girls across five villages in Uttar Pradeshs Chandauli district are resisting child marriage, supported by frontline government workers who dont want to see their own lives repeated in another generation. Ashna Butani meets the women leading and demanding change, in a State that sees the highest number of child brides in India

22 May 2026 6:02 am
SpaceX scrubs May 21 launch of Starship V3 from Texas

Starship V3, uncrewed and featuring dozens of upgrades tailored for rapid Starlink satellite launches and NASA moon missions, was to be a key test for the vehicle following months of testing delays

22 May 2026 5:56 am
Motorists at risk as junction near Manakula Vinayagar Temple on Gingee Salai emerges a black spot

Two-wheeler riders are in danger as cars and private buses overspeed on Gingee Salai. As the road is used by many vehicles, including ambulances, motorists urge the road engineering division and the traffic police to prevent accidents

22 May 2026 5:28 am
Trump peace board Gaza envoy warns imperfect ceasefire risks being permanent

Gaza remains gripped by daily violence as Israeli strikes continue, with both the military and Hamas accusing one another of violating the truce

22 May 2026 4:55 am
Rubio denounces NATO refusal to help on Iran ahead of alliance talks

Ive been a strong supporter of NATO my entire career, said Marco Rubio

22 May 2026 4:21 am
Its all been goingdownhill for Rishabh Pant

The southpaw appears to be a pale shadow of the player who once lit up the world stage; he has been relieved of vice-captaincy duties in Tests, dropped from Indias ODI set-up and is nowhere close to making the T20I squad

22 May 2026 3:20 am
Trump returns to more definitive tone on controlling Iran's uranium

Last week, Donald Trump suggested that he might be OK with some 970 pounds of highly enriched uranium believed to be buried beneath Iranian nuclear facilities that were targeted by U.S. military strikes

22 May 2026 2:23 am
Himachal urban poll results reflect public confidence in Congress; party united with no groupism, says CM Sukhu

Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said the Congress party has fulfilled all the promises made during the 2022 Assembly elections and has gone beyond its guarantees in delivering its commitments

22 May 2026 1:59 am
Bangladesh-China talks underway for Tarique Rahmans first foreign visit

Bangladesh may raise the need for infrastructure development, the relocation of Chinese industries to Bangladesh, the establishment of Chinese economic zones in Bangladesh, Prothom Alo reports

22 May 2026 1:43 am
Air India plane makes emergency landing at Delhi airport after suspected engine fire

All passengers and crew were safe and disembarked normally, the airline said in a statement.

22 May 2026 1:30 am
On measuring freedom of the press in India

International rankings are neither absolute nor worthless. They can be useful for gauging patterns but are unreliable as precise judgements

22 May 2026 1:30 am
Bihar midday meal incident: HC asks whether NGO can continue providing meals

The court directed the Saharsa Superintendent of Police, the Food Safety Officer and PM Poshan officials to file affidavits explaining the seizure, sampling and laboratory examination processes.

22 May 2026 1:18 am
New govt. hospital, preventing waterlogging are among my priorities, says Katpadi MLA

M. Sudhakar of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) says he has been in constant touch with Vellore Corporation to address civic concerns and formulate a long-term plan for Katpadi constituency

22 May 2026 1:03 am
Manipur DGP moved to Cabinet Secretariat

Rajiv Singh has been appointed Secretary (Security) in the Cabinet Secretariat. He had been appointed as Manipurs police chief by relaxing service conditions after an ethnic violence erupted in the State on May 3, 2023.

22 May 2026 12:57 am
Ladakh seeks belonging through representation

Ladakhs democratic aspirations cannot be reduced to the administrative convenience of districts

22 May 2026 12:57 am
Summer showers, strong winds damage over 200 houses in Ernakulam

Heavy rain and gusty winds battered eastern regions, including Aluva and Kothamangalam, during the third week of April. In Ernakulam district, crops on 2,306.62 hectares were damaged between March 1 and May 18 this year

22 May 2026 12:49 am
Regulation, not bans, can protect online gamers

The implementation of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, is proving counterproductive

22 May 2026 12:48 am
GCDA market revamp spells tough times for traders ahead of monsoon

Mostly fish, meat, and chicken vendors have shifted to makeshift shacks outside the market after being asked to vacate over a month ago on the assurance that they will be reinstated before monsoon

22 May 2026 12:47 am
Caste away: On the Court and caste count

People must have the option to state that they are casteless in the Census

22 May 2026 12:46 am
Permanent solution to water hyacinth issue in Adyar sought

Madras Boat Club captain Sumana Narayanan says the spread of hyacinth had intensified since October last year, resulting in the cancellation of morning boating sessions because of dense weed accumulation

22 May 2026 12:33 am
Bat for the better: On the BCCI and the RTI Act

Courts must treat tax exemptions to the BCCI as a form of state grant

22 May 2026 12:31 am
22 May 2026 12:28 am
Take forward reforms, PM tells Ministers

The meeting of full Council of Ministers was held in the backdrop of U.S.-Iran war and difficult economic situation that could further result from the event

22 May 2026 12:23 am