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RCEP seen as Key Anchor for Asian Growth

Agreement set to help global economy cope with geopolitical shifts, growing challenges

12 May 2026 1:29 pm
SPJIMR celebrates Annual Convocation 2026: Nearly 1,000 future leaders graduate across nine programmes at one of Indias premier management institutions

PL Capitals Zarin Daruwala and NITI Aayogs Debjani Ghosh deliver landmark addresses to two convocation ceremonies, urging graduates to lead with integrity, embrace perpetual learning, and shape Indias technological future.

12 May 2026 1:20 pm
This Mothers Day, SBI Life honours the quiet strength of a mothers instinct through its Bin Samjhaaye, Sirf Maa Samajhti Hai campaign

SBILs Mothers Day film captures mothers emotional intelligence, her quiet reassurance, and her instinctive ability to help her loved ones move ahead in life with confidence

12 May 2026 1:16 pm
PropDeFi Expands Market Access With Azbit Listing, PancakeSwap Availability, and Utility-Driven Tokenomics

PPDF is now live on Azbit and PancakeSwap, also trackable across major platforms

12 May 2026 1:12 pm
Former Army personnel accused of murdering three in Uttar Pradeshs Chandauli district killed in encounter

The encounter took place when Gurpreet Singh was being taken to Sakaldiha village to recreate the crime scene

12 May 2026 1:11 pm
12 May 2026 1:10 pm
Belated warning: On the Prime Ministers austerity appeal | The Hindu Editorial

Prime Minister Narendra Modis suggestions to Indians imply a serious economic impact

12 May 2026 1:07 pm
Man nabbed with bullets from new Assam government swearing-in venue

The live bullets were recovered from the man during security screening at the entrance of the Veterinary College Field in Khanapara

12 May 2026 1:02 pm
Oil Minister Puri dispels any fuel supply concerns; LPG production ramped up to 54,000 tonnes/day

PM Narendra Modi's austerity appeal is a wake up call to start thinking of measures to lessen fiscal strain from West Asia conflict, says Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri

12 May 2026 12:59 pm
Visakhapatnam Steel Plant: Four RINL employees hospitalised after gas leak at Blast Furnace

Three of the four employees have been discharged after treatment; one shifted to private hospital for respiratory care

12 May 2026 12:52 pm
NEET-UG 2026 cancelled, fresh exam to be conducted following paper leak allegations

The revised examination dates and admit card release schedule will be communicated through the official channels of the National Testing Agency

12 May 2026 12:50 pm
Asus ExpertBook Ultra Review | Portable, powerful, and delivers for professionals

Starting at 2,39,990, the ExpertBook Ultra promises to deliver across parameters. It targets high-profile business users who want power and portability in one device

12 May 2026 12:45 pm
Returnable plots allotted to 98% of Amaravati land pooling farmers, says Narayana

According to official data, 63,295 of 70,824 returnable plots, accounting for 89%, had been registered while 7,529 plots remained pending

12 May 2026 12:40 pm
Ian McKellen says Alec Guinness urged him to step away from gay rights activism

McKellen said Guinness urged him to withdraw from the movement, believing actors should avoid involvement in political causes

12 May 2026 12:38 pm
Abu Dhabi-bound flight grounded at Chennai airport due to technical snag

Around 10.15 a.m., the flight moved from the bay but it was soon discovered that there was hydraulic fluid leakage issue

12 May 2026 12:29 pm
Himanta Biswa Sarma takes oath as Assam Chief Minister for second successive term

The swearing-in ceremony marks the formation of the third successive NDA government in the State

12 May 2026 12:16 pm
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarmas political timeline

Himanta Biswa Sarma is the chief minister of the state and is widely credited with consolidating the BJPs hold in the North-East.

12 May 2026 12:08 pm
Anantapur court sentences four to 10 years rigorous imprisonment in Guntakal ganja case

Police had seized 6 kg of ganja during a raid in Guntakal on February 23, 2024

12 May 2026 12:07 pm
Pedro Almodvar blasts Oscars 2026 for silence on Gaza and Trump, says Hollywood is too frightened to speak out

Ahead of the Cannes premiere of his new film Bitter Christmas, the Spanish auteur reflected on this years Oscars telecast and said he was surprised by how few attendees addressed issues such as the war in Gaza or former U.S. president Donald Trump

12 May 2026 12:01 pm
Jeffrey Epstein files go on display at New York pop-up exhibit featuring 3.5 million pages

The library, titled The Donald J. Trump and Jeffrey Epstein Memorial Reading Room, created by the Institute for Primary Facts, comprising of 3,437 bound volumes, will run until May 21

12 May 2026 11:59 am
The heartbeat of healthcare: why nursing deserves our gratitude and support

The future of healthcare will depend not only on innovation and infrastructure, but equally on how effectively societies invest in nursing education, workforce wellbeing, leadership, and professional growth

12 May 2026 11:57 am
Gelatin sticks on PM convoy route: Timer circuit recovered by Bengaluru police

Police found not only gelatin sticks, but also an electronic circuit and equipment suspected to be meant for connecting detonators

12 May 2026 11:49 am
Bangladeshi national sentenced to three-year imprisonment by U.P. court for forging Indian passport

Special Judge, Ballia, Ramkripal, on May 11 held Abdul Amin guilty and also imposed a fine of 10,000 on him, says Superintendent of Police Omvir Singh

12 May 2026 11:48 am
SP MP Ajendra Singh Lodhi booked over anti-national remark on PM Modi

The police action came at the complaint of BJP district media in-charge Satyendra Pratap Gupta, who accused Mr. Lodhi of stoking caste hatred with his remark on Mr. Modi

12 May 2026 11:47 am
CM Vijay gives maiden speech in Tamil Nadu Assembly

Addressing legislators after assuming office, Mr. Vijay outlined his governments priorities on governance, welfare, youth development and transparency while urging cooperation across party lines.

12 May 2026 11:26 am
TVKs Tirupattur MLA, who won by one vote, not to take part in trust vote: Madras High Court

Justices L. Victoria Gowri and N. Senthilkumar pass the interim order on a writ petition filed by DMK former Minister K.R. Periakaruppan

12 May 2026 11:22 am
Pakistan extends countrywide austerity drive after U.S., Iran fail to strike deal

Among the key measures, the government had announced a 50% reduction in fuel allowance for official vehicles, with the exemption of operational vehicles such as ambulances and public buses

12 May 2026 11:21 am
10% water cut in Mumbai from May 15 as a precautionary measure, says BMC

According to BMC, Mumbai will also receive a reserve of 1,47,092 million litres of additional water from the Bhatsa Dam and 90,000 million litres from the Upper Vaitarna Dams storage

12 May 2026 11:18 am
OpenAI, Microsoft agree to cap revenue-sharing at $38 billion: Report

The development comes as OpenAI and Microsoft renegotiated a contract last month

12 May 2026 11:14 am
State Assembly election results, crime report findings and more: The week in 5 charts

Results were announced for five State Assembly elections, the annual government crime report was released and new Cabinet ministers were sworn in in Bihar last week. Here are graphics explaining these and other top stories last week.

12 May 2026 11:00 am
UAE attacked Iran last month: WSJ

An American newspaper said the UAE's attacks targeted a refinery located on Iran's Lavan Island and took place around the time U.S. President Donald Trump was announcing a cease-fire in the war after a five-week air strike campaign

12 May 2026 10:52 am
Zoya Akhtar, Payal Kapadia and Reema Kagti back theatrical release of Tribeny Rais 'Shape of Momo'

Produced by Dalley Khorsani Production in co-production with Kathkala Films, Shape of Momo explores womanhood and relationships, with a crew led largely by women.

12 May 2026 10:51 am
CBI raids vigilance office in Punjabs Mohali over alleged bribery racket; suspected 'middlemen' held

A CBI team conducted the raid while probing an allegation of a bribe transaction of around 20 lakh, officials said

12 May 2026 10:46 am
Watch: Modi calls for austerity measures after elections | Fuel, gold & travel advisory

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens to reduce fuel consumption, avoid unnecessary foreign travel, and postpone gold purchases amid the ongoing West Asia crisis

12 May 2026 10:43 am
OpenAI creates new unit with $4 billion investment to aid corporate AI push

The venture, which will be majority owned and controlled by OpenAI, also comes as rival Anthropic enjoys strong success

12 May 2026 10:34 am
Nifty, Sensex drop in early trade as oil prices, West Asia conflict weigh on sentiment

The 30-share BSE Sensex falls by 525.44 points to 75,489.84 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty drops 164.5 points to 23,651.35

12 May 2026 10:29 am
Cancel your own foreign tours: Opposition leaders in Maharashtra slam PM

Mr Modi has appealed citizens to avoid foreign travel for a year, avoid buying gold, use public transport and electric vehicles [EVs], and adopt work from home

12 May 2026 10:19 am
Rupee falls to record low of 95.63 against U.S. dollar in early trade

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the Rupee opened at 95.57 against the U.S. dollar and then fell further to an all-time low of 95.63 against the greenback

12 May 2026 10:14 am
U.S. lawsuit blames ChatGPT maker OpenAI for helping plan a school shooting

The widow of a man killed in a mass shooting at Florida State University is suing ChatGPT maker OpenAI

12 May 2026 10:02 am
Assam swearing-in LIVE: Himanta Biswa Sarma to take oath as CM

A galaxy of VVIPs from diverse fields is expected to attend the oath-taking ceremony at the College of Veterinary Science Playground in Guwahati

12 May 2026 9:59 am