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Israel sent Iron Dome batteries, personnel to UAE: U.S. ambassador to Israel

They (UAE) were the first Abraham Accords member but look at the benefits that they have had as a result. Israel just sent them Iron Dome batteries and personnel to help operate them. How come? Because theres an extraordinary relationship between the UAE and Israel based on the Abraham Accords, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said

12 May 2026 6:19 pm
Kremlin repeats Putin's assertion that Ukraine war is nearly over after Zelenskyy casts doubt

Despite Kyiv accusing Russia of having no intention of ending the conflict, President Vladimir Putin claims the war in Ukraine was nearing its end

12 May 2026 6:01 pm
Nearly 60 minor accident cases in Bengaluru are reported every day on e-accident system

The e-accident system enables commuters to report minor accidents on the spot that do not require filing an FIR but need an acknowledgement from the police to claim insurance.

12 May 2026 5:54 pm
Watch: Kerala CM race intensifies after Congress-led UDF landslide victory

UDF has returned to power in Kerala with a massive victory, winning 102 seats in the Assembly. But despite the landslide mandate, the biggest question remains unresolved who will become the next Chief Minister?

12 May 2026 5:50 pm
Watch: IUML leader praises Vijays gesture, calls It positive step

Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Tuesday visited the office of the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) in Chennai and met the partys leadership to personally thank them for their support during the recent political developments in the State. Mr. Vijay held discussions with senior IUML leaders and conveyed his gratitude for the partys backing to form the government in the state.

12 May 2026 5:32 pm
Investors continue selling as PM Modi signals crisis readiness

The market rout was broad-based, with 2,750 stocks declining on the Nifty 50 and just 590 advancing

12 May 2026 5:28 pm
Watch: No shortage anywhere, says Puri amid concerns over fuel price hike

Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri assured that there is no fuel shortage in the country amid rising concerns over a possible fuel price hike.

12 May 2026 5:27 pm
Workers under CITU Karnataka demand revocation of Labour Codes, burn copies of the Act

A protest will be held at Freedom Park in Bengaluru on May 13

12 May 2026 5:25 pm
Anti-drug drive won't yield results if liquor menace ignored: Mirwaiz

The Mirwaiz said the government could not justify taking action against one while remaining silent on the other

12 May 2026 5:24 pm
ABVP demands impartial probe into NEET-UG 2026 paper leak by central agencies, action against mafias

The ABVP urged the Centre to act against examination mafias and asked the NTA to ensure transparency

12 May 2026 5:22 pm
Sony launches Bravia 3II smart TVs in India

The range supports Apple Google Cast, AirPlay 2, Apple HomeKit, and Amazon Alexaenabled devices

12 May 2026 5:22 pm
NEET-UG candidates in Tamil Nadu upset over exam cancellation

The uncertainty surrounding the release of new dates and procedures has also caused a stir among candidates

12 May 2026 5:20 pm
Remembering Hers: How What Once Was became a monument to what could have been

Everyone seems destined to discover Hers the hard way. Heres how the bittersweet melancholia of the bands internet afterlife makes for the most crushing pieces of indie music lore

12 May 2026 5:16 pm
Anakapalli police seize 194 kg of ganja worth 97 lakh, dismantle inter-district trafficking gang

Three persons were arrested in a joint operation by Eagle Team, Special Branch and Buchayyapeta police

12 May 2026 5:03 pm
Hezbollah chief says his Iran-backed group's weapons not part of negotiations with Israel

Nobody outside Lebanon has anything to do with the weapons, the resistance... this is an internal Lebanese matter and not part of negotiations with the enemy, says Hezbollahs Naim Qassem

12 May 2026 4:57 pm
Iran chief negotiator says U.S. must accept proposal or face 'failure'

Following U.S. President Donald Trumps rejection of Tehrans latest counteroffer, Iran issued an ultimatum to the U.S. to accept its 14-point proposal for peace

12 May 2026 4:54 pm
PCOS, the most common cause of infertility, to now be called PMOS

The new name, polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, or PMOS, was chosen to better reflect the conditions wide-ranging hormonal and metabolic impacts

12 May 2026 4:51 pm
12 May 2026 4:37 pm
In Focus podcast | Do Indias badminton stars deserve more recognition after Thomas Cup bronze?

U. Vimal Kumar talks about Indias Thomas Cup bronze, the need for player recognition, and upcoming badminton scoring changes.

12 May 2026 4:28 pm
Progress in talks with U.S. but no deal yet: Greenland PM

We are negotiating but we don't have an agreement, Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said in a speech to the Copenhagen Democracy Summit

12 May 2026 4:23 pm
Illustrations by Priya Kuriyan on display at Bengalurus Lightroom

Lightroom, a childrens book store in the city, is exhibiting illustrations by artist Priya Kuriyan

12 May 2026 4:19 pm
J.C.D. Prabhakar unanimously elected as T.N. Assembly Speaker, M. Ravisankar as Deputy Speaker

Describing CM Vijay as a living MGR, the Speaker said his election to the 17th Tamil Nadu Assembly was due to the TVK leader

12 May 2026 4:18 pm
12 May 2026 4:15 pm
Government General Hospital, Guntur: Fire in biochemistry lab, ceiling damaged; AC overload suspected

The fire damaged some materials and a portion of the ceiling but caused no casualties or damage to equipment

12 May 2026 4:10 pm
What to expect when Kader Attia curates Kochi-Muziris Biennale

The French-Algerian artist will be curating the seventh edition of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, and he wants it to be a place where people negotiate how to live together

12 May 2026 3:59 pm
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer tells Cabinet he will not resign

Among those considered challengers to Mr. Starmer are former Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, Health Secretary Wes Streeting and Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham

12 May 2026 3:56 pm
Dhinakaran expels lone AMMK MLA over support to TVK

Earlier in the day, S. Kamaraj, while speaking in the Assembly to welcome the election of Assembly Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar, extended his support to the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government

12 May 2026 3:56 pm
Anjali Sivaraman to play Amrita Sher-Gil in Mira Nair's Amri; Priyanka, Jaideep also star in movie

Filmmaker Mira Nairs next, Amri, is a biopic about the groundbreaking Hungarian-Indian painter Amrita Sher-Gil, with Anjali Sivaraman in the lead role. Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Jaideep Ahlawat are also part of the cast

12 May 2026 3:53 pm
NEET UG 2026 exam to be conducted again after paper leak allegations

National Testing Agency cancelled the NEET UG 2026 examination held on May 3 following allegations of a question paper leak and findings shared by investigative agencies. The decision triggered protests by student groups and sharp political reactions, with Opposition leaders accusing the government of failing to conduct the examination process transparently.

12 May 2026 3:52 pm
Edappadi Palaniswamis group slams AIADMK rebels headed by C.Ve. Shanmugam

In a post on its social media handle (@AIADMKOfficial), the group contended that an assembly of those who could not register electoral success in their home districts was dishing out a bundle of lies

12 May 2026 3:50 pm
Suvendu Adhikari aide murder case: Accused's counsel hails CBI probe; mother says son framed

Advocate Harivansh Singh also accused the West Bengal Police of failing to adhere to legal procedure during the arrest of his client, Raj Singh

12 May 2026 3:43 pm
Electric buggies to ferry passengers at Bengaluru City railway station

The buggy service ferries passengers directly from the platforms to an organised pickup point where autorickshaws and cabs are available

12 May 2026 3:36 pm
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