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Sri Lanka jolts markets with outsized 100-bp rate hike to counter crisis in West Asia

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) raised the overnight policy rate to 8.75% from 7.75%, blaming higher inflation and a depreciating rupee due to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran

26 May 2026 11:20 am
Dera chief Ram Rahim granted parole for 16th time since 2017 conviction

The popular Dera Sacha Sauda chief has been granted a 30-day parole; Sikh organisations have previously criticised the repeated grant of parole and furlough to Ram Rahim

26 May 2026 11:19 am
SpaceX debut draws a crowd, but few recent hot IPOs outpace the market

Historical returns for investors buying during the frenzied first day of trading of a stock fare even worse, the analysis showed

26 May 2026 11:17 am
Anthropic's co-founder says AI must be guided from outside Big Tech

AI development is concentrated in a handful of wealthy nations. How can we ensure the gains of AI are shared globally? Chris Olah said

26 May 2026 11:12 am
Ranveer Singh Don 3 exit: Actor reacts as Cine workers body issues non-cooperation directive against him

Don 3, which has been three years in the making, was yet to begin shooting. The producers claim that more than Rs 45 crore had already been spent in the pre-production phase.

26 May 2026 11:12 am
Tourists trapped for hours in Gulmarg cable cars rescued

Around 300 tourists stranded inside 65 suspended gondola cabins in Jammu and Kashmirs Gulmarg were rescued after a massive multi-agency operation on May 25. Teams from the Army, SDRF, NDRF, police and local volunteers worked for hours in difficult weather conditions to bring all passengers to safety. The Gulmarg Gondola will remain closed on May 26 and 27 for maintenance as authorities investigate the technical fault that caused the disruption.

26 May 2026 11:11 am
Quad Foreign Ministers meet: Indo-Pacific must remain driver for global growth: Jaishankar

In his opening remarks at the Quad Foreign Ministers' meeting, EAM S. Jaishankar specifically called for rusted and transparent partnerships to bring peace and prosperity to the Indo-Pacific

26 May 2026 11:07 am
Stock markets turn flat after falling in early trade

Sensex declined to 76,224.14 and Nifty dipped to 24,004.10 in opening trade

26 May 2026 11:04 am
Kim vows to irreversibly cement North Koreas nuclear status, calls South most hostile

Analysts say Mr. Kims vilification of South Korea reflects his view that Seoul, which helped arrange his first meetings with Trump in 2018 and 2019, is no longer a useful intermediary with Washington but an obstacle to his push for a more assertive regional role

26 May 2026 10:51 am
North Korea fires unidentified projectile, South Korea military says

If confirmed as a missile launch, it would be the first since April 19, when North Korea test-fired several short-range ballistic missiles, which it said were equipped with cluster bombs.

26 May 2026 10:49 am
North Korea launches ballistic missiles toward sea

South Korea says North Korea has launched multiple ballistic missiles toward the Norths eastern waters

26 May 2026 10:47 am
Indian Restaurant Congress Goes Global with Landmark London Edition During India Week 2026

Scale Media International Ltd, in association with Franchise India and Entrepreneur APAC, brings Restaurant Indias flagship hospitality platform to the global stage

26 May 2026 10:45 am
T.N. CM Vijay allows five shows a day for new films

Theatres are allowed to run five daily shows on local festival days, public holidays, Saturdays, and Sundays

26 May 2026 10:45 am
War of words intensified in U.P. over power cuts in peak summer

Thegovernment failed to take immediate measures to address the hardships and difficulties faced by the public regarding electricity supply, says Samajwadi Party spokesperson Ammeque Jamei

26 May 2026 10:43 am
Tech firms rethink global capability centers hiring in India as AI shifts skill demand

The shift towards niche skills has upended early-career hiring, with executives saying that traditional entry-level roles could shrink as AI takes over routine tasks

26 May 2026 10:22 am
Woman killed, husband injured in wild elephant attack in Keralas Wayanad

Local residents said the presence of a wild elephant was detected in the area two weeks ago

26 May 2026 9:54 am
Rubio says Iran deal still possible within days despite U.S. strikes

Marco Rubio said the Hormuz Strait is going to be open one way or the other, so they need to be open

26 May 2026 9:53 am
Messi diagnosed with left hamstring fatigue, return plan uncertain

After undergoing further medical tests this Monday, the initial diagnosis indicates an overload associated with muscle fatigue in his left hamstring, says Inter Miami in a statement

26 May 2026 9:51 am
What are the Abraham Accords and who signed it? Full list of countries

U.S. President Donald Trump called on Muslim-majority nations to normalise relations with Israel as part of ongoing peace efforts with Iran.

26 May 2026 9:26 am
EU plans to fine Google high triple-digit million euro sum: Report

The decision is nearing completion and is expected to be announced before the summer break, the German paper said

26 May 2026 9:22 am
CNG price hiked by 2 per kg; fourth hike in less than two weeks

CNG will now cost 83.09 per kg, according to Indraprastha Gas Ltd

26 May 2026 9:16 am
BDA to execute short tunnel at Hebbal under EPC mode in Bengaluru

Officials said that the successful bidder has begun an alignment survey to determinethe exact route and engineering configuration of the tunnel, including its entry and exit points

26 May 2026 9:10 am
Canada PM Carneys visit to India reset ties after 2023 killing of Sikh activist, Piyush Goyal says

The ties were strained under Mark Carney's predecessor in the wake of the 2023 killing of Sikh activist Hareep Singh Nijjar in Canada

26 May 2026 7:21 am
T.N. government announces cooperative crop loan waiver up to 50,000

As the loan amount increases, the quantum of the amount waived will decrease; small and marginal farmers who borrowed more than 1 lakh will be provided a flat waiver of 5,000

26 May 2026 7:00 am
U.S. Military carries out self-defence strikes in Iran, including on missile launch sites

The strikes were done to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces, but the military was using restraint during the ongoing ceasefire

26 May 2026 6:34 am
Senegal names economist Lo as new PM after Sonko's sacking

This is not a change of direction but of method, he said, citing integrity and transparency and economic and cultural sovereignty, all of which Mr. Sonko had espoused

26 May 2026 4:47 am
Court allows police interrogation of Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad over threat to publisher

Court allows police interrogation of Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad over threat to publisher

26 May 2026 4:14 am
CBI takes over probe in Twisha Sharma death case

After the meeting, the CBI re-registered the state police FIR as its own case, according to the procedure

26 May 2026 2:58 am
IPL 2026 | Sensational slide,rampagingcomeback and nail-biting finish

In the race to the playoffs, Punjab were duly punished after suffering six successive losses while Kolkata kept themselves alive until the last day; those who did not make the top-four cut will look back at missed opportunities

26 May 2026 2:03 am
Iran's president orders reopening of international internet access, state media reports

Authorities initially imposed an internet blackout from January 8 in response to nationwide anti-government protests before a new blackout was initiated following the start of U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran on February 28

26 May 2026 1:50 am
2.6 lakh aided by heat relief units in 20 days

Respite being provided through mobile units, Cooling Zones, says CM; govt. monitoring situation 24x7, will boost measures if needed, she adds

26 May 2026 12:48 am
Baby bait: on the Andhra Pradesh governments proposed incentives for families

Incentives for having more children will keep poorer women out of workforce

26 May 2026 12:43 am
From black to grey: on the Sample Registration System Statistical Report, 2024

India needs to prepare for a future with an ageing population

26 May 2026 12:37 am
India and Australia bridging the trade and trust barrier

An India-Australia trade deal must prioritise balance over parity

26 May 2026 12:27 am
Census 2027 training begins for Corporation officials

Master trainers appointed by the Directorate of Census Operations trained GCC Deputy Commissioners, Revenue Officers, Additional Revenue Officers, Senior Revenue Officers, Assistant Commissioners, and other officials; training sessions are scheduled from May 25 to May 27

26 May 2026 12:23 am
Finance Commission transfers and equity issue

Under the 16th Finance Commission, arbitrary weights affect better-performing States

26 May 2026 12:15 am
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