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May 12, 2025

Modi Chairs Key Meet Ahead of DGMO Talks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday chaired a meeting of key ministers and top defence officials to review the security situation, a day after India and Pakistan agreed to stop all military actions against each other, bringing to an end four days of fierce fighting.

1 min

Nicobar tribes watch as key road project gathers pace in the region

The Andaman and Nicobar Administration has invited financial bids to conduct a social impact assessment for land proposed to be acquired for an arterial road at Great Nicobar Islands (GNI) under the Great Nicobar Holistic Development Project, according to documents seen by HT.

3 mins

Passenger Bus Skids Off Cliff in Sri Lanka Killing at Least 21 People

An allegedly overcrowded bus carrying dozens of Buddhist pilgrims plummeted into a precipice in Sri Lanka on Sunday, killing at least 21 and injuring around 35, a senior official said.

1 min

Hoax alarm sparks panic on K'taka Exp

Using mobile tracking, the caller was identified as Deep Singh Rathore of Jalaun in Uttar Pradesh travelling from New Delhi to Guntakal.ADITYA, DSC Solapur division

2 mins

Safety Steps To Be Implemented On Pune-Mum Highway

To reduce accident risk and increase safety on the old Pune-Mumbai Highway, Save LIFE Foundation, in collaboration with the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation Limited (MSRDC), the Maharashtra Highway Police and the Highways Infrastructure Trust, initiated implementation of road safety measures on May 7.

1 min

Cancer Hospital In Final Stage Of Approval: Admin

After three extensions to the tender deadlines of the cancer hospital, the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has finalised the contractor and submitted the same for approval to the standing committee, said officials on Sunday.

1 min

Thar rams into parked vehicles in Kothrud, driver detained

VICTIMS WERE PART OF GROUP OF PILGRIMS FROM ICHALKARANJI, TRAVELLING TO UJJAIN ON A RELIGIOUS TOUR

2 mins

State govt to shut down border check posts

The 22 border check posts, that had become a breeding ground of corruption, will be closed soon.

1 min

Two Nabbed For Robbing Indapur Businessman

The Indapur police have lodged a case against two men from Punjab who posed as god-men and robbed the citizens through alleged techniques of hypnosis. The incident took place on May 9.

1 min

Woman Booked For Post Against Op Sindoor

A 40-year-old Malvani resident was booked for allegedly criticising Operation Sindoor, India's counter-terror operation, on social media.

1 min

PMC okays ₹4.3-crore high-tech e-toilet project

Even as the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) struggles to maintain 11 high-tech e-toilets installed across the city, it has now cleared a ₹4.31 crore plan to construct air-conditioned (AC) \"smart toilets\" at major entry points and the Pune railway station.

1 min

Thieves Decamp With Items Worth ₹9 Lakh From Flats

Three cases of housebreaking were lodged in the city on April 10 where unidentified robbers decamped with gold and cash worth ₹9 lakh from locked houses.

1 min

Land acquisition stalls Katraj Chowk flyover work, yet again

Project now hinges on the acquisition of 11 key land parcels, seven of which have been obtained so far

2 mins

Dist Gets First Geriatric Unit for Elderly Care

The Services Are Designed to Provide Preventive, Curative and Rehabilitative Services to Geriatric Patients

1 min

Indo-Pak tensions, early onset of monsoon delay marine museum project in Sindhudurg

India's first marine (underwater) museum and artificial reef project slated to come up in Sindhudurg district under the supervision of the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) will be delayed due to the ongoing geopolitical situation between India and Pakistan and the early onset of the southwest monsoon as forecast by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

2 mins

Pak jets shot down during Op Sindoor

PAKISTAN'S FORCES ARE HANDLING THE SITUATION WITH RESPONSIBILITY AND RESTRAINT, SPOKESPERSON FOR THE FOREIGN OFFICE SAID

4 mins

India warned US of 'devastating' action against Pak

INDIA TOLD OTHER INTERLOCUTORS ACROSS THE GLOBE THAT THERE WOULD BE STRIKES AGAINST TERRORISTS BASED IN PAKISTAN

2 mins

Indian Airspace Curbs To Remain Despite Ceasefire Deal With Pak

Airspace curbs enforced after India launched targeted strikes on terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) on May 7, will not be discontinued in view of the ceasefire announced on Saturday, officials familiar with the matter said on Sunday.

1 min

Oppn calls for spl Parl session

Oppn seeks discussion

2 mins

India to only engage with Pakistan at DGMO level

India will engage with Pakistan only at the level of the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) and there will be no talks on issues such as Kashmir and the Indus Waters Treaty, which remains in abeyance, people familiar with the matter said on Sunday.

2 mins

As Prez Trump offers to mediate, questions arise on role in ceasefire

A day after India and Pakistan reached an understanding to stop all military action against each other, the President Donald Trump-led US administration has moved quickly to claim credit for brokering the ceasefire agreement.

2 mins

Two Punjab Residents Held on Charges of Espionage

Amid the India-Pakistan conflict, the Malerkotla Police arrested two people, including a 31-year-old woman, for their alleged involvement in espionage activities linked to an official posted at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi, Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav said in Chandigarh on Sunday.

1 min

Forces Gave Befitting Reply to Pak: Rajnath

Operation Sindoor, New Delhi's direct military response to the Pahalgam terror strike, showed the unflinching courage and resolve of the Indian armed forces as they smashed terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), and gave a crushing blow to the neighboring military by striking its bases after it made brazen attempts to target the country's military infrastructure and civilian areas, defence minister Rajnath Singh said on Sunday.

2 mins

Last rites of 3 jawans, killed near LoC, held

The bodies of three soldiers killed during cross-border firing along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu & Kashmir were cremated on Sunday, officials said.

1 min

Kin of BSF man held in Pak pin hopes on meet

The family of BSF constable PK Shaw, who was detained by Pakistan Rangers on April 23 after inadvertently crossing the border in Punjab, said they are hopeful of his safe return after the two countries agreed to a ceasefire along the Indo-Pak border.

1 min

Sounds of Pak shelling fall silent as J&K limps back to normalcy

Normalcy was limping back to the border districts of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) much to the relief of local residents, who woke up in a peaceful atmosphere on Sunday morning having witnessed the first night in nearly a week without the sound of cross-border artillery and mortal shelling, missile and drone attacks, officials said on Sunday.

2 mins

Politicians, Diplomats Come Out in Support of Misri Amid Online Attacks

Politicians and former diplomats came out in support of Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri after the veteran foreign services officer faced trolling on X.

1 min

New boundaries of a new normal

The post-Pahalgam paradigm places PoK as the core issue between India and Pakistan

2 mins

Kashmir to water: The reset in India-Pak ties

Pahalgam and the events thereafter have changed the terms of engagement between New Delhi and Islamabad

4 mins

Looking to the future, a river runs through it

Perspective is a useful thing. Open Google Earth and zoom out a few thousand kilometers. Around the 30°N latitude, you will see a band of sand stretching across the Earth.

2 mins

World Should Take Note of Pakistan's Nuclear Bombs

As I complete this article on Sunday morning, a tense peace prevails on the northern and western borders of our country.

4 mins

'No compromise' on right to enrich uranium: Iran FM

Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday that Tehran would not compromise its right to enrich uranium, after the latest round of nuclear talks with the United States.

1 min

Awami League Slams Government Decision to Ban All Its Activities

Bangladesh's former ruling party accused on Sunday the interim government of \"stoking division\" and trampling on \"democratic norms\" by banning all of its activities.

1 min

'Substantial progress': US reaches deal to cut trade deficit with China

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday reported \"substantial progress\" in US talks with China's top economic officials to de-escalate a damaging trade war, but offered no details of an agreement reached as two days of negotiations wrapped up in Geneva.

1 min

Music cos crack down on influencers violating copyright

A reckoning may be coming for India's booming influencer economy as music labels crack down on the rampant and unauthorised use of copyrighted music on platforms such as Instagram.

2 mins

Aggressive Hybrid MFs Add 3.5 Lakh Investors in Last One Year

Aggressive hybrid mutual funds have been gaining traction among investors amid continued volatility in the capital markets, with the asset base of the category surging to ₹2.26 lakh crore in April 2025, an increase of 12% compared to a year ago.

1 min

India Should Target 7-8% Annual Growth: Puri

India should target consistent 7-8% annual economic growth to achieve its long-term objectives, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) president Sanjiv Puri said in an interview with Mint.

1 min

India, EU to Begin Next Round of Proposed FTA Talks Today

The Two Sides Have Agreed to Conclude the Agreement in Two Phases Due to Uncertain Global Trade

1 min

FPIS Continue To Invest; Inject ₹14,167 Crore Into Equities In May

Foreign investors continue to show confidence in the country's equity market, infusing ₹14,167 crore so far this month, largely driven by favourable global cues and robust domestic fundamentals.

1 min

Rapido eyes a bigger slice of the ride-hailing market with 4W push

As of December 2024, Uber dominated the cab category with 50% market share, with Ola sitting at 34% and Rapido at 14%.

2 mins

Retail inflation likely eased to 3.2% in April

Food inflation cooled to 2.69% in March, its lowest level since November 2021

1 min

JBL maker Harman to sell stake in India unit

Harman US, the maker of JBL, Harman Kardon and Infinity audio products, is in talks to sell a controlling stake in its Indian unit, three people aware of the matter said.

2 mins

India's No.2 singles player, teen Aryan takes baby steps into pro tennis club

Aryan Shah looked to take a step up in the hierarchy of tennis tournaments. He has largely competed in Futures events — the lowest rung meant for lower-ranked players. But since winning a Future event in Ahmedabad in March, the 19-year-old found the belief that he was ready to push himself against better players in the Challenger division.

2 mins

Smriti, Sneh sparkle as India win tri-series final

The opener's 116 and spinner Rana's 4/38 help India romp to a 97-run win over hosts Sri Lanka in tri-series final in Colombo

3 mins

With an eye on 2028 LA Olympics, spotlight on doubles for Indian TT

The senior World Championships in Doha starting on May 17 and the Asian Youth Championships (June 26-July 2) in Tashkent will provide the Indian table tennis team's head coach Massimo Costantini a chance to take stock of and draw a roadmap in an area where Indians have had greater success at global level: doubles.

2 mins

IPL targets May 16 to 30 window to finish league

The Indian Premier League (IPL) could restart by May 16, exactly a week after it was suspended on May 9 after escalation in tensions between India and Pakistan.

2 mins

Back from doping ban, Sinner scripts easy win

After a wait of more than 100 days, Jannik Sinner still knows how to win a tennis match.

1 min

Barca Pip Real, On Cusp Of La Liga Title

Barcelona mounted a spectacular comeback to beat Real Madrid 4-3 on Sunday and move to the brink of the La Liga title.

2 mins

It's tough not being with them: Krishna on family stranded in J&K

As tensions escalated between India and Pakistan over the past few days, many people were worried about their loved ones in the border states, including Jammu and Kashmir.

1 min

'The fear I saw around me as I drove back to Delhi with my family was real'

Actor Mohitt Maalik was enjoying a holiday in North India with his wife, actor Aditi Malik, and his four-year-old son Ekbir when tensions between India and Pakistan escalated.

1 min

'Buddha Purnima will always be a festival where I am with my family celebrating a day with joy and blessings'

Sharing in peace and positivity both for the world and himself, actor-singer Meiyang Chang is celebrating \"the festival of light and solace\" — Buddha Purnima — today with his family.

1 min

Samantha Ruth Prabhu: Never considered myself good-looking, hot woman

Actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu delighted fans when she lit up the screens with her sizzling dance number Oo Antava in Pushpa: The Rise (2021), alongside actor Allu Arjun.

1 min

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