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No flying for Maha ministers without Fadnavis’ green signal
Following Prime Minister Modi's advisory for austerity measures, Maharashtra ministers must obtain prior approval from Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to use aircraft.
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May 13, 2026
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Moody's slash India's GDP growth forecast to 6 per cent amid higher energy costs
Moody's Ratings on Tuesday slashed India's GDP growth forecast for year 2026 by 0.8 percentage points to 6 per cent amid higher energy costs.
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May 13, 2026
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Endgame Signals
For the first time since the Ukraine war began, Moscow appears to be preparing its public not for escalation, but for transition.
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May 13, 2026
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Rahul attacks Centre as NEET cancellation sparks outrage
The cancellation of the NEET 2026 examination on Tuesday drew a fierce attack from the Congress, with senior party leader Rahul Gandhi accusing the BJP-led Centre of destroying the aspirations of more than 2.2 million students through what he termed a “corrupt system” riddled with leaks and institutional failure.
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May 13, 2026
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Himanta Biswa Sarma takes oath as Assam Chief Minister for the second time
Himanta Biswa Sarma, who led the BJP-headed NDA to a massive win in the Assam Assembly polls, was on Tuesday sworn in as the state’s Chief Minister for the second successive term in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other political heavyweights here.
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May 13, 2026
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Banks register strong financial performance, business spikes to ₹283.3 lakh crore
The Public Sector Banks (PSBs) continued to register strong financial performance during FY 2025-26, reflecting sustained business growth, improved asset quality, record profitability and strong capital position.
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May 13, 2026
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Centre announces July 2026 rollout of Viksit Bharat GRAM G Act replacing MGNREGA
In a sweeping restructuring of India’s rural employment framework, the Centre on Monday announced that the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025 (VB-G RAM G Act), will come into effect from 1 July, 2026, replacing the nearly two-decade-old Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).
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May 12, 2026
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Trump-Xi summit comes with high stakes for Taiwan, the island democracy that China claims as its own
President Donald Trump, in his return to the White House, has demonstrated greater ambivalence toward Taiwan, an approach that’s raising questions ahead of this week’s summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping about whether the U.S. leader could be open to dialing back support for the island democracy that Beijing views as its breakaway province.
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May 12, 2026
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'I regret bringing Messi to Calcutta': Organiser Satadru Dutta breaks silence on legend's chaotic India tour event
Nearly six months after Lionel Messi’s controversial Kolkata appearance spiralled into chaos, organiser Satadru Dutta has admitted he regrets bringing the Argentine football icon to the city, while insisting that his intentions were rooted in emotion and football culture.
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May 12, 2026
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Suvendu Cabinet approves BSF land transfer, Ayushman Bharat in first Nabanna meeting
The newly formed West Bengal government on Monday outlined a series of administrative, security, and welfare-related measures following its first cabinet meeting at the state secretariat, Nabanna, including land transfer to the Border Security Force (BSF) for border fencing along the Indo-Bangladesh border and the introduction of the Centre's various social welfare programmes, including the Ayushman Bharat health scheme, in the state.
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May 12, 2026
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UAE and OPEC
The UAE’s long-term strategy is to diversify away from hydrocarbons, investing in sectors such as finance, tourism, and technology. However, achieving that transition requires significant capital, much of which still comes from oil revenues. In that sense, producing more oil now is not a contradiction but a necessity. OPEC’s restrictions, therefore, clash directly with the country’s broader economic ambitions
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May 12, 2026
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Barcelona retain La Liga title by beating rival Real Madrid
Watched by its grieving coach, Barcelona won its second straight Spanish league title and 29th overall with a comfortable 2-0 win over Real Madrid at Camp Nou on Sunday, adding to its rival's troubled season.
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May 12, 2026
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Decoding PM Narendra Modi's warning on gold purchase
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged citizens to reduce spending on petroleum products, oil, foreign travel and gold to help conserve India’s declining foreign exchange reserves.
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May 12, 2026
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Philippine Vice President impeached by lawmakers over suspected wealth and threats
An overwhelming majority of the House of Representatives of the Philippines voted to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte (photo) on Monday over alleged unexplained wealth and threats to have the president assassinated, as the rift between the two top officials escalated.
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May 12, 2026
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Share prices of jewellery companies tumble after PM Modi appeals to avoid unnecessary gold purchases
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed to citizens to avoid unnecessary gold purchases for \"one year\" apart from other measures to conserve foreign exchange reserves, amid the ongoing crisis in the Middle East region.
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May 12, 2026
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We just weren't good enough: Jayawardene on MI's disappointing IPL 2026 campaign
Mumbai Indians’ IPL 2026 campaign officially came to an end after a heartbreaking last-ball defeat to defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru, leaving head coach Mahela Jayawardene to admit that the five-time champions were simply “not good enough” this season.
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May 12, 2026
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Three arrested from UP, Bihar in Suvendu aide murder case
Police have arrested three men from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar in connection with the murder of Chandranath Rath, personal assistant to Suvendu Adhikari, who was shot dead minutes away from his home in Madhyamgram in North 24-Parganas district.
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May 12, 2026
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Bhupender Yadav urges industry leaders to support global big cat conservation efforts through corporate funding and partnerships
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, on Monday said that India will host the 1st International Big Cat Summit, on June 1 and 2, in New Delhi, inviting industry to play an active part in big cat conservation.
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May 12, 2026
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Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies: Why Schools Should Prioritise Mental Health and Nutrition
Schools have traditionally been seen as centres of academic learning, but in today’s world, they must also serve as ecosystems that nurture emotional resilience and physical well-being.
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May 12, 2026
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Operations Sindoor and Epic Fury
The anniversary of Operation Sindoor was marked last week with social media comments and press conferences by members of the government.
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May 12, 2026
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Indian Railways utilised 98 pc of its budget for FY26: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Union Minister for Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, said the Indian Railways has utilised 98 per cent of its budget for FY26, reflecting the pace of execution of projects.
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May 12, 2026
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Discouraging SK corruption
While power tends to corrupt, hearing that this applies even to the young and affluent may be reason enough to rethink early exposure to politics through the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK).
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May 12, 2026
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Stock market sees sharp selloff, Sensex down over 1,300 points
The Indian stock market witnessed a sharp selloff on Monday amid weakening investor sentiment.
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May 12, 2026
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How is Education Shifting from Marks to Meaning?
Education today is not what it used to be. It is changing quietly but steadily.
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May 12, 2026
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India’s growth to decelerate to 6.7 pc in current fiscal due to Iran war: Report
India’s growth is set to decelerate to 6.7 per cent in the current fiscal, from 7.7 per cent in 2025-26, according to BMI, a Fitch Group firm.
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May 12, 2026
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Noel Tata gears up to retire from Tata company boards
Noel Tata, Chairman of the Tata Trusts, Noel Tata, is preparing to quit Tata group company boards since he is nearing 70, according to senior company officials.
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May 12, 2026
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Australia, India retain top spots in latest ICC team rankings
Australia and India continued to dominate world cricket as the ICC released its latest annual team rankings updates across formats.
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May 12, 2026
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Playoff race intensifies as Titans host Sunrisers
As the IPL 2026 league stage enters its decisive phase, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans are set for a crucial clash in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, with both teams looking to strengthen their playoff chances in an increasingly tight points table battle.
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May 12, 2026
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‘Somnath Temple stands as beacon of unwavering faith’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that the Somnath Temple \"stands as a beacon of unwavering faith\" as he participated in the Somnath Amrit Mahotsav at the sacred Somnath Temple in Gir Somnath, Gujarat.
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May 12, 2026
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Rahul Gandhi accuses Modi govt of passing economic burden onto citizens
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday intensified his criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging that the Centre was asking citizens to bear the consequences of its economic failures through repeated appeals for “sacrifice”.
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