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Microsoft eyeing startup deals for life after OpenAI

Any deals would add to the work under way at Microsoft, including teams led by DeepMind co-founder Mustafa Suleyman, a person familiar with the strategy said

14 May 2026 12:01 pm
BRICS Foreign Ministers summit: Conflict in West Asia merits particular attention, says Jaishankar

BRICS Foreign Ministers and Heads of Delegation from Member and partner countries will participate in the meeting

14 May 2026 11:57 am
Apple criticises EU measures to help AI rivals access Google services

The DMs (draft measures) raise urgent and serious concerns. If confirmed, they would create profound risks for user privacy, security, and safety as well as device integrity and performance, Apple said

14 May 2026 11:55 am
Cannes 2026: Teenage Sex And Death At Camp Miasma earns 9-minute standing ovation as Hannah Einbinder speaks out on Gaza

Opening the Un Certain Regard section at Cannes, the psychedelic slasher comedy drew extended applause inside the Debussy Theatre, with audience reactions reportedly stretching close to nine minutes following the screening

14 May 2026 11:55 am
Hyderabads Allu Cinemas pivots to solar energy

The newly-launched multiplex has installed a 727 kW solar power system to meet 60% of its energy requirements

14 May 2026 11:47 am
Samanthas Maa Inti Bangaaram gets a new release date

The Telugu film directed by Nandini Reddy was initially scheduled to release in theatres this month

14 May 2026 11:47 am
Panchamasali seer appears before Harihar police for questioning in POCSO case in Karnataka

Sri Vachanananda Swami has been accused of inappropriate behaviour with a minor boy who was staying in the free hostel run by the Veerashaiva Lingayat Panchamasali Guru Peetha in Harihar

14 May 2026 11:47 am
Five Pakistani soldiers killed during operation against terrorists in Balochistan

The Inter-Services Public Relations said that in the course of the operation, seven militants were engaged and eliminated while five soldiers, including a field officer, were killed

14 May 2026 11:46 am
Cannes 2026: Vin Diesel breaks down remembering Paul Walker at Fast & Furious anniversary screening

Held at the Palais des Festivals, the event drew massive crowds despite the late-hour slot, with Diesel joined by franchise stars Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, producer Neal Moritz and Universal chairman Donna Langley

14 May 2026 11:41 am
CMRL to procure additional TBMs as tunnelling work faces delays in Phase II network

Officials attribute the delay to cancellation of tenders for constructing stations and shifting utility pipelines; of the 69.05 km of tunnelling work to be done, only 28.11 km has been completed

14 May 2026 11:36 am
Signal fault disrupts Chennai suburban train services on Tiruvallur-Avadi line

A technical fault in the signalling system near the Perambur railway station, at around 5.15 a.m. on Thursday, resulted in more than three suburban trains proceeding from Arakkonam via Tiruvallur and Avadi getting stopped

14 May 2026 11:26 am
On making AI inclusive and globally available

Hrishikesh Dewan, co-founder and CEO of Ziroh Labs, on his domain

14 May 2026 11:16 am
Thoothukudi will see highest Tasmac closures of liquor shops near schools, places of worship

Employees working at Tasmac outlets in the Madurai region said the government must ensure adequate police deployment in these areas following the closures

14 May 2026 11:06 am
Sensex climbs 450 points on positive Asian peers

BSE Sensex jumped 450.51 points to 75,059.49 in early trade. NSE Nifty advanced 0.73%, to 23,582.55

14 May 2026 11:04 am
LinkedIn planning to lay off 5% of staff in latest tech-sector cuts, source says

The cuts come as revenue at LinkedIn, which sells recruiting tools and subscriptions, rose 12% in the just-ended quarter from a year prior

14 May 2026 11:03 am
What is the OpenAI criminal investigation about? | Explained

Two mass shootings one in the U.S. and one in Canada have brought to light the use of OpenAIs ChatGPT in public killings

14 May 2026 11:00 am
Mango mania in Chennai: Where to indulge in organic varieties this summer

As a punishing summer reshapes harvest cycles, Chennais organic mango sellers navigate delayed seasons, lower yields, and shifting expectations to still bring a diverse, carefully grown crop to the city

14 May 2026 10:59 am
India will ensure zero casualty during heat waves: Amit Shah

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has prepared a plan to better combat the serious challenge of heat waves in the country and we will be able to ensure zero casualty in this context over the next few years, says Amit Shah

14 May 2026 10:58 am
Column | Didi and the Romans: How Bengals Asterix lost her biggest fight

For outgoing West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee, the magic potion was always Bengali culture

14 May 2026 10:58 am
Why Indias generation adequacy plan needs a clear counterfactual

As India imports 25-30% of its coal, fuel price risk over a 20-25 year asset life cannot be ignored. In contrast, renewable energy generation reduces exposure to recurring fuel supply risks and shifts the cost structure toward upfront investment and system integration

14 May 2026 10:57 am
Over 55 people killed as storm and rain batter Uttar Pradesh

According to reports received, 17 deaths were reported in Prayagraj, 16 in Bhadohi, nine in Fatehpur, five in Badaun, four in Pratapgarh, two each in Chandauli and Kushinagar, and one in Sonbhadra district

14 May 2026 10:56 am
Six militants arrested in Manipur

A 24-year-old member of the banned United National Liberation Front (Pambei) was also arrested from Lilong Chajing area in Thoubal district for his alleged involvement in a bomb explosion in the State

14 May 2026 10:52 am
IPL 2026: Not getting runs eats me up, was nervous after successive ducks, says Virat Kohli

Kohli admitted that he was a bit uneasy after being dismissed for ducks in the previous two outings, but also asserted that failures like these also play a role in a player's growth

14 May 2026 10:52 am
Watch: What to expect from the Trump-Xi summit

U.S. President Donald Trump lands in Beijing for a three-day summit with President Xi. The two leaders are expected to discuss trade, the war in Iran, the technology race and more. The Hindus China correspondent, Ananth Krishnan, breaks down what we can expect from the meeting, and what needs to happen for the two sides to declare this meeting a success.

14 May 2026 10:42 am
Why did NTAs Zero Error policy fail? | Explained

Why has NEET landed in controversy again? How has NEET faced repeated paper leak allegations? Why are paper leak concerns persisting despite NTAs safeguards? What reforms were proposed after the 2024 row? Can NEET shift to a computer-based format?

14 May 2026 10:37 am
Rupee falls 20 paise to all-time low of 95.86 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Traders said the rupee's path will be shaped less by gold and more by crude's trajectory and the West Asia situation

14 May 2026 10:37 am
Xi warns Trump Taiwan issue could lead to conflict as U.S.-China summit starts

But beyond the pomp as he welcomed President Trump, President Xi used less effusive tones, saying the two sides should be partners and not rivals and highlighting the issue of self-ruled democratic Taiwan which Beijing claims as its territory straight off the bat.

14 May 2026 10:36 am
OpenAI chief Sam Altman has over $2 billion stake in companies that dealt with OpenAI, court filing shows

OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman holds more than $2 billion in companies that have done business with the artificial intelligence company, a court document showed

14 May 2026 10:35 am
Chinas economic strengths now rival that of theU.S.

Beijing continues its economic rise and has now become a diplomatic powerhouse

14 May 2026 10:26 am
Union Government should include enhanced quota under 9th schedule

Karnatakas Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi, who belongs to the Nayaka community, a scheduled tribe, spoke to The Hindu

14 May 2026 10:23 am
ST quota: Why Congress and BJP are wary of raising the pitch in Karnataka

Leadership tussle seems to have held back the Congress while the BJP is grappling with divided opinions and competing interests on the issue of ST quota

14 May 2026 10:22 am
Kerala CM announcement LIVE: AICC likely to announce the name today

This decision to announce the chief ministerial pick on May 14 came after an almost 40-minute meeting between Rahul Gandhi and Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge at the latters residence

14 May 2026 10:22 am
Cisco to cut about 4,000 jobs in AI-focused restructuring as orders surge

On a post-earnings call, Ciscos finance chief, Mark Patterson, said it is reasonable to expect at least $6 billion of revenue on the AI hyperscale side in fiscal 2027

14 May 2026 10:11 am
Congress MLA-elects make a beeline for Indira Bhavan as AICC inches closer to announcing its Chief Minister pick for Kerala

Congress workers trickled into party offices in the State, as their eagerness to know the party high commands choice for the top post appeared to reach a feverish pitch

14 May 2026 10:08 am
50 years of Annakili: The film that launched Ilaiyaraajas career

Fifty years have passed like a fleeting moment, but the songs of Annakili continue to haunt generations of music lovers. With the films release began the extraordinary musical journey of Ilaiyaraaja, whose career would later rise to unparalleled heights. Gangai Amaran, who worked closely with his brother during the composing sessions and served as the rhythm guitarist for the film, recalls those memorable days with B. Kolappan. The higher octaves in the humming of the song Annakili Unnai Theduth

14 May 2026 10:06 am
Meta launches WhatsApp incognito mode to address privacy concerns for AI chats

Meta Platforms is introducing an incognito mode for WhatsApp to allow private conversations with its AI chatbot

14 May 2026 9:58 am
Himanta welcomes Bengal cabinets decision to hand over land to BSF for border fencing

Mr. Sarma said that many organisations in Assam demand that the border must be sealed in the State, but this was meaningless without a similar closure in West Bengal

14 May 2026 9:50 am
Woman gang-raped in sleeper bus in New Delhi

The two accused have been arrested in connection with the incident that took place on May 12, the sources said

14 May 2026 9:47 am
India bans sugar exports till September 30

The notification issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) on May 13 said this order does not apply to sugar being exported to the European Union and the U.S. under the tariff rate quota scheme

14 May 2026 9:43 am
Lionel Messi has two goals and an assist as Inter Miami rallies for 5-3 victory over Cincinnati

It is the third time this season the Argentine superstar has had at least three goal contributions in a match. He is second in the league with 12 goals

14 May 2026 9:31 am
Trump-Xi talks: U.S. to persuade China to play more active role in resolving Iran war crisis, says Marco Rubio

When departing for Beijing, the U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters that he planned to have a long talk with the Chinese leader about Iran

14 May 2026 9:21 am