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May 13, 2026

FPJ-CAREEDGE AWARDS HONOUR CORPORATE GOVERNANCE EXCELLENCE

The fourth edition of the FPJ-CareEdge Annual Report Awards 2025 brought together leading corporate executives, policymakers, investors, and governance experts in Mumbai to recognise excellence in corporate reporting, transparency, and accountability across India Inc.

2 mins

Clear Reporting Strengthens Governance: M. Damodaran

Veteran corporate governance expert and jury chair M. Damodaran stressed the need for greater clarity, transparency, and simplicity in corporate reporting while addressing industry leaders at the FPJ-CareEdge Annual Report Awards in Mumbai.

1 mins

Pak hiding Iran air force planes in plain sight?

According to report by CBS News, Pakistan provided a quiet sanctuary for several Iranian military aircraft at PAF Base Nur Khan in Rawalpindi.

1 mins

Mahayuti ministers embrace austerity

The political atmosphere in Maharashtra has intensified after Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to citizens and public representatives to adopt austerity measures amid the ongoing West Asia crisis.

2 mins

India's oil giants stare at ₹1 lakh crore loss

India's state-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) are staring at the possibility of their entire FY26 profits being wiped out if crude oil prices remain elevated, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri warned on Tuesday amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, IANS reports.

1 mins

145 YRS ON, 1ST WOMAN PRINCIPAL IN ST STEPHENS

Delhi University's St Stephen's College on Tuesday named Susan Elias as its first woman principal since its inception in 1881.

1 mins

AIADMK REBELS PIVOT TO TVK, EPS ISOLATED

Alleging AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS) wanted to become Chief Minister with the backing of the arch rival DMK, senior AIADMK rebel leader C Ve Shanmugam, on Tuesday said majority of the party's legis-ators have resolved to extend support to Chief Minister and TVK leader C Joseph Vijay's government.

2 mins

Cancellation anxiety

NEET-UG aspirants across Mumbai have been left anxious and emotionally drained after the May 3 examination was scrapped amid allegations of a question paper leak, forcing students to prepare once again for one of the country’s most competitive entrance tests.

1 mins

NEET-UG cancelled after leak

SHATTERED HOPES | CBI investigates paper leak racket spread across states

1 mins

Anti-quarry activist killed in Virar

A 54-year-old activist was killed in broad daylight in Virar East on Tuesday while assisting officials during an inspection of illegal quarries.

1 mins

₹1,768cr hsg advances for over 5k cops

Mumbai: The state government on Tuesday approved housing advances of 1,768.08 crore for 5,459 police personnel to help them build their own homes.

1 mins

NHRC orders inquiry on heavy school bag plaints

After an institute's alleged inaction over repeated complaints regarding heavier school bags, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has directed the state education department to launch an inquiry and submit an action-taken report within two weeks.

1 mins

Controversy reminds of mega 2013 Vyapam scam in MP

For years, thousands of medical aspirants have been affected by serious irregularities in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).

2 mins

Goyal gets nod for UK travel on med grounds

The special PMLA court has allowed Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal, who is under money laundering probe, to travel to London for four weeks for medical consultation.

1 mins

Chakankar asked to appear before ED on May 14 in Kharat case

Summons follows a gruelling six-hour session by a Special Investigation Team on Sunday

1 mins

Govt rejects MRVC, MahaRail merger proposed by Centre

The state government has rejected the railway board's proposal to merge the Maharashtra Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation (MahaRail) with the Centre-backed Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC).

1 mins

Corporate Chanakya author dies at 50

Noted Mumbai-based author and knowledge coach Dr Radhakrishnan Pillai died following a cardiac arrest in Mangalore on Monday night.

1 mins

BKC plots to help raise ₹9,285 crore

MMRDA says land monetisation part of broader strategy to raise resources for large-scale transport and urban infra, including metro corridors, road networks, and regional connectivity

1 mins

₹7.5 cr BMC video wall on hold over blacklisted company

Lowest bidder was Star Electric, a blacklisted contractor who bid at 22.5% lower than estimated cost

1 mins

Jallosh cleanup drive on May 16, all invited

The latest edition of the Jallosh: Beach Cleanup Drive is scheduled on May 16 from 7.30am to 9.30am.

1 mins

'Slums on salt pan land have blocked stormwater drains'

CHOKED | Slow desilting in Zone V has triggered a political row as monsoon nears; This zone remains significantly behind

1 mins

State eyes Kashi model for Nashik Kumbh

Formal adoption of these protocols is expected following a final review by the CM's office in the coming weeks

1 mins

How Marol's streets turned into a canvas

What began with a painted clubhouse wall inside a housing society has transformed lanes, chawls and public spaces across the suburb into colourful urban canvases

2 mins

PYDHONIE DEATHS Family had around ₹20,000 in account

Preliminary investigations into the deaths of four members of the Dokadia family in Pydhonie have led police to suspect a possible mass suicide linked to financial distress.

1 mins

Dharavi corporators back DRP camps for pending cases

Dharavi corporators have extended support to the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP) for organising documentation camps to facilitate single-window verification of “undecided” cases.

1 mins

BJP corporators seek suspension in harassment case

BJP corporators will meet Municipal Commissioner Ashwini Bhide on Wednesday to demand a departmental inquiry and suspension of administrative officer Irfan Pathan, against whom an FIR has been registered for alleged sexual harassment of a newly recruited female employee posted in the Municipal Commissioner's office.

1 mins

From CSMT to Apta, railways cash in on Bollywood shoots

CR and WR earned %6.31cr from film and ad shoots in three years

1 mins

Parth Pawar-linked firm denied relief in ₹21cr stamp duty case

Ms Amedea Enterprises LLP, the firm led by Rajya Sabha member Parth Pawar, has failed to get relief from the payment of ₹21 crore in stamp duty and penalty imposed by state authorities in connection with a controversial land deal in Pune.

1 mins

BMC gets ₹2,587cr from GST collections

The BMC has been allocated %2,587.54 crore by the state government as a compensatory grant from Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections.

1 mins

Shared rickshaw drives mobility and livelihoods in Nalasopara

Once a trade port in the 3rd century CE and now a crowded Mumbai suburb, Nalasopara is the focus of “Transit Tales”, an exhibition exploring shared mobility and last-mile connectivity in Mumbais peripheral areas.

1 mins

Amity students report insects in food, dirty hostel; many fall sick

Students of Amity University in Panvel have reported health issues, including jaundice, stomach ailments and sickness, allegedly after consuming food served at the campus canteen.

1 mins

CM orders probe into denial of wetland tag to eight lakes in Thane

Activists oppose Thane district wetland committee's conclusion that bodies can't be classified as wetlands

1 mins

Flats, compensation to Thane home buyers in 24-year-old dispute

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has dismissed four revision petitions filed by M/s Siddhanath Cooperative Housing Society Ltd and upheld orders directing the society and its developer to hand over flats and compensate homebuyers in a dispute spanning over two decades.

1 mins

PMC employee murdered

A 38-year-old man working with the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) was allegedly murdered with a sharp weapon in the Ambegaon area of Katraj on Sunday night.

1 mins

35 booked over child marriage

In a shocking case of child marriage reported from Pune's Balewadi area, police have registered an FIR against 35 individuals, including the 22-year-old groom, his parents and relatives from both families, for allegedly conducting the marriage of a 15-year-old girl.

1 mins

Woman robbed of gold chain

A woman was robbed of her gold chain while taking a post-dinner walk in Pune’ Bibwewadi area on Sunday night, police said.

1 mins

Bizman found dead

A 61-year-old businessman from Pune’s Salisbury Park area, who had been missing for the past few days, was found dead inside a hotel room on Apte Road in the Deccan area of Shivajinagar on Saturday.

1 mins

Income Tax Dept to organise 'PRARAMBH 2026' on May 15

The Principal Chief Commissioner of Income ‘Tax, Pune (Pr-CCIT, Pune), will organise a mega event under “PRARAMBH 2026” — Policy Reform and Responsible Action for Mission Viksit Bharat — focusing on the Income-tax Act, 2025.

2 mins

Leopard captured at Mercedes plant

A two-day rescue operation at the Mercedes-Benz manutacturing plant in Chakan finally ended successfully on Monday after forest officials and wildlife rescue teams safely captured a leopard that had entered the premises.

1 mins

Mayor reviews, speeds up infrastructure works

A high-level administrative review meeting of the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) was held on Monday under the chairmanship of Mayor Manjusha Nagpure, where a comprehensive assessment of various departmental works was undertaken.

1 mins

PCMC cuts water supply to 24 socs over inactive STPs

Pimpri-Chinchwad societies accused of using drinking water for gardening and vehicle washing instead of treated water

2 mins

Greens hail MahaMetro’s plan to plant 41,000 trees

Environmentalists and civic activists have welcomed MahaMetro’s decision to plant 41,000 trees across the Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad municipal limits and maintain them for the next seven years.

1 mins

Onion farmers reel under losses

Onion growers claim prices have fallen below production and transportation costs, pushing cultivators into severe distress

2 mins

Filters for 100 ZP schools

Administrative approval has been granted for the installation of water filters in 100 ZP schools across Nashik

1 mins

World Bank team visits Nashik, reviews development projects

A meeting of the Nashik District Evaluation Committee under the World Bank-assisted Maharashtra Strengthening Institutional Capacities for District Development Project (MahaSTRIDE) was held at the Collector's Office on Tuesday.

1 mins

Jalgaon sizzles at 46°C

Jalgaon city continued to reel under an intense heatwave on Tuesday, with the temperature touching 46 degrees Celsius at Jain Hills for the second consecutive day.

1 mins

Externed criminal nabbed

The Detection Branch (DB) of the Waluj MIDC Police Station arrested a listed and externed criminal and seized two stolen two-wheelers from his pos-

1 mins

Farmers stage agitation against proposed e-way

Farmers claim the 71 lakh crore project is unnecessary

1 mins

Rickshaw union demands fixed pick-up, drop points

Auto-rickshaw drivers under the banner of the Lal Bavta Rickshaw Chalak Union staged a demonstration in front of the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation (CSMC) headquarters on Monday, demanding designated pickup and drop points across the city.

1 mins

Free kidney, liver transplants at MVP Hospital in Nashik

Kidney and liver transplant surgeries will now be available at Dr Vasantrao Pawar Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre in Adgaon, operated by the Maratha Vidya Prasarak Samaj (MVP).

1 mins

Gold imports jump on global uncertainty

India’s gold imports rose over 24% to a record $71.98 billion in 2025-26 despite lower import volumes, reflecting soaring international prices and heightened demand amid geopolitical uncertainty.

1 mins

Sebi mulls higher agri trading limits

Securities and Exchange Board of India on Tuesday proposed doubling client-level position limits for agricultural commodity derivatives to improve liquidity, market depth and price discovery in the commodities market.

1 mins

ICAI tightens forex-saving curbs on overseas travel

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India will soon advise its members and officers to adopt foreign exchange-saving measures, including curbing overseas travel, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal amid the ongoing West Asia conflict.

1 mins

Bond prices slip on crude, rupee weakness

Government bond prices ended lower on Tuesday as rising crude oil prices an sharp depreciation in the rupee weighed on market sentiment.

1 mins

Adequate energy stocks despite crisis, says Puri

Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday said India has sufficient stocks of crude oil, LNG and LPG despite disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz and has _ not increased fuel prices in the ast four years.

1 mins

RBI cancels Sarvodaya Co-operative Bank licence

Reserve Bank of India on Tuesday cancelled the licence of Mumbai-based Sarvodaya Cooperative Bank citing inadequate capital and poor earning prospects.

1 mins

Global crisis wake-up call for Indian industry: Goyal

Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said ongoing global challenges should serve as a wake-up call for Indian industry to become more self-reliant, productive and less dependent on imports.

1 mins

New I-Tax law focuses on simpler compliance

The new Income Tax Act, 2025 aims to simplify compliance, reduce litigation and build a transparent technology-driven ecosystem for taxpayers, a senior tax official said on Tuesday.

1 mins

Moody's cuts India growth forecast amid energy risks

Escalating West Asia tensions and shipping disruptions threaten inflation, investments, industrial activity and fiscal stability nationwide

1 mins

India's headline inflation hits 4-month high at 3.48% in April

India’s retail inflation edged up to 3.48% in April, driven mainly by rising prices of jewellery and key kitchen staples, according to official data released on Tuesday.

1 mins

Tata Power Q4 net profit rises 8%

Tata Power on Tuesday reported an 8% rise in consolidated net profit to 1,415.52 crore for the March quarter of FY26, aided by lower expenses and reduced fuel costs.

1 mins

Dixon Technologies profit falls 36%

Dixon Technologies on Tuesday reported a nearly 36% decline in consolidated net profit to %297.97 crore for the fourth quarter of FY26.

1 mins

US investors sell Groww stake worth ₹5,326 cr

Three US-based investors on Tuesday divested a combined 4.71% stake in Groww parent Billionbrains Garage Ventures for %5,325.77 cr through open market transactions.

1 mins

Uday Kotak urges India to build domestic risk capital

Uday Kotak on Tuesday called for India to reduce dependence on foreign capital and build a stronger domestic pool of long-term risk capital to achieve genuine economic self-reliance amid rising global uncertainties.

1 mins

Berger Paints Q4 net profit jumps 27% on strong demand

Berger Paints India on Tuesday reported a 27.52% rise in consolidated net profit to %335.25 crore for the March quarter of FY26, aided by improved product mix and easing raw material prices.

1 mins

Hindustan Zinc, Group Nirmal sign Rajasthan manufacturing MoU

Hindustan Zinc on Tuesday signed an MoU with Group Nirmal to establish a zinc wire manufacturing facility at the company’s Zinc Industrial Park in Rajasthan’s Bhilwara district.

1 mins

PSBs report record ₹1.98L cr FY26 profit

Ministry of Finance on Tuesday said public sector banks (PSBs) posted a record aggregate net profit of ₹1.98 lakh crore in FY26, marking the fourth consecutive year of profitability driven by strong credit growth, improved asset quality and higher income.

1 mins

APSEZ to invest ₹13,000 crore in marine expansion by FY31

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) plans to invest ₹13,000 crore by FY31 to expand its marine business and strengthen its presence in specialised subsea and ultra-deepwater operations in Europe.

1 mins

LANXESS, HPCL ink lubricants partnership

LANXESS on Tuesday signed an agreement with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL) to market aviation and industrial lubricants across India and the SAARC region.

1 mins

V-Guard Q4 profit rises 23%

V-Guard Industries on Tuesday reported a 23% rise in consolidated net profit to 3112.13 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2026.

1 mins

CEA Nageswaran urges working capital support for MSMEs

V Anantha Nageswaran on Tuesday urged large enterprises to ensure adequate working capital support for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to strengthen innovation and improve integration into global supply chains.

1 mins

CCI clears Adani Power's acquisition of GVK Energy

Competition Commission of ndia (CCI) on Tuesday approved Adani Power's proposal to acquire 100% shareholding and control of GVK Energy through the insol-

1 mins

Vedanta chief Agarwal backs mining reforms to save forex

Anil Agarwal on Tuesday backed Prime Minister Narendra Modis call to conserve foreign exchange and urged faster mining reforms to boost domestic production of oil, gold and critical minerals.

1 mins

Dr Reddy’s Q4 profit falls 86% to ₹221.3 cr on weak US sales

Dr Reddy's Laboratories on Tuesday reported an 86% decline in consolidated profit after tax to %221.3 crore for the March quarter of FY26, mainly due to lower generic drug sales in North America.

1 mins

Gold traders fear demand shock

Jewellers in Jaipur have raised concerns over a possible fall in gold demand following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to avoid buying gold for a year.

1 mins

Royalty relief boosts oil explorers

The Centre’s decision to reduce royalty rates on crude oil and natural gas production is expected to boost India’s upstream energy sector and attract fresh investments, according to a report by global brokerage CLSA.

1 mins

Consumers balance aspirations with purposeful spending

Households prioritise value, smarter budgeting and premium experiences despite evolving economic and inflationary pressures

1 mins

Rare earth crunch threatens global economic growth: IMF

Rare earth elements may represent a relatively small global market, but their role in powering critical industries makes them vital to the global economy.

1 mins

Onion price crash sparks auction crisis, farmers erupt in Nashik

Nashik onion growers demand Nandgaon APMC dissolution as auctions stall and wholesale prices hit distress levels

2 mins

India’s ethanol targets under pressure as grain supplies continue lagging

India’s ethanol supply to oil marketing companies crossed the 5-billion-litre mark by April in the current ethanol supply year, but grain-based distilleries are struggling to keep pace with supply commitments, highlighting operational and accounting challenges in the country’s ambitious blending programme.

1 mins

Petroleum coke crunch threatens global aluminium supply chain

Global aluminium production outside the Gulf region could also come under pressure if petroleum coke shortages worsen due to the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report by JP Morgan.

1 mins

FII selloff reshapes mkt landscape

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) have intensified selling in Indian equities in 2026, triggering concerns over market sentiment, sectoral pressure, and India’s attractiveness among emerging markets.

1 mins

West Asia turmoil hits mkts again

Nifty index opened gap down by around 100 points and bears took full control as it nosedived below 23350 zones.

2 mins

Gor attends Sarma’s oath ceremony

US Ambassador to India and Special Envoy to South and Central Asia, Sergio Gor, on Tuesday said the United States is looking to further strengthen commercial ties with Assam under the leadership of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

1 mins

‘One-vote win’ TVK MLA in SC as HC bars him from floor test

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) MLA Srinivasa Sethupathi has filed a plea in the Supreme Court against Madras High Court's interim order to restrain the party, which won the State assembly polls in the Tirupattur constituency by one vote against DMK minister Periyakaruppan.

1 mins

Kerala Cong split over IUML say on CM

The Congress leaders from Kerala appear to be divided on whether coalition partners should have a say in the CM selection as the party high command continued to hold talks with senior leaders in the southern state.

1 mins

'Guess paper' probe by Raj SOG led to exam scrapping

An investigation into a \"guess paper” by the Rajasthan Police Special Operation Group (SOG) led to the scrapping of the NEET UG exam.

1 mins

K'taka EC moves SC for more time to conduct GBA polls

The Karnataka State Election Commission (SEC) has approached the Supreme Court to seek an extension for the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) elections.

1 mins

Case filed against SP MP for remarks against PM

A political row has broken out in Uttar Pradesh after Samajwadi Party MP Ajendra Singh Lodhi allegedly made disparaging remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

1 mins

Head must roll: Pradhan faces Oppn fury on leak

NEET CANCELLATION | ‘Something fishy’ is being ignored by authorities, says Cong on second exam fiasco in three years

1 mins

Sanatana Dharma is divisive: Udhayanidhi; BJP strikes back

The BJP on Tuesday lashed out at DMK MLA Udhayanidhi Stalin for \"peddling divisive hate politics\" following his call to \"eradicate” Sanatan Dharma during a session of the Tamil Nadu Assembly.

1 mins

CJI sets up panel to plan courts' modernisation

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has decided to set up a high-powered committee headed by Supreme Court judge Aravind Kumar to prepare a blueprint for the modernisation of courts across the country and secure government allocation of funds.

1 mins

HC sets aside Centre's decision on journalist's PIO status conversion

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday set aside the Centre's decision rejecting The Wire founding editor Siddharth Varadarajan's plea seeking conversion of his Person of Indian Origin (PIO) status to Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) and said the refusal was without reason.

1 mins

Right to Freedom of Religion cannot be breached: SC

SABARIMALA CASE

2 mins

Bihar implements new land policy

The Bihar Industrial Area Development Authority (BIADA), under the Industries Department, Government of Bihar, has implemented the BIADA Land Allotment & Management Policy 2026 to accelerate industrial development in the state, replacing the 2022 policy.

1 mins

WB ex-minister Bose's eatery under ED lens

A restaurant owned by former West Bengal minister Sujit Bose earned over Rs | crore during the Covid-19 lockdown in 2020 despite remaining shut, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) told a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court here on Tuesday.

1 mins

Mahabharat looks small, says SC judge

Late businessman Sunjay Kapur's 80-year-old mother Rani Kapur has moved the Supreme Court with a fresh plea seeking directions that her son’s third wife Priya Sachdev Kapur and other respondents be restrained from interfering with the functioning of the RK Family Trust till the pendency of the mediation proceedings initiated by the apex court on May 7.

1 mins

Premier League coaches bet on Goa’s football revival

Goa’s rich football legacy can only be revived through stronger grassroots structures and better-trained coaches, according to alumni coach Shekhar Kerkar, who believes the State has “lost track” despite having the passion and infrastructure for the sport.

1 mins

Fountain lights up Sal near Khareband bridge

Motorists using the Khareband bridge en route to the Salcete coastal belt on Tuesday were greeted by an unexpected sight — a water fountain in the River Sal, a waterway long plagued by sewage contamination and the spread of water hyacinth.

1 mins

Committee spots 37.36 sq km of additional Pvt forest land in Goa

FACTUAL REPORT TO BE FINALISED BY MONTH-END

1 mins

Goa battles intense water stress amid summer heat

LOCALS FACE ERRATIC SUPPLY, LOW PRESSURE

1 mins

Chaos, panic across Goa; students left traumatised

Parents too under emotional pressure

1 mins

Turmoil in RGP as bitter internal feud goes public

PARAB LAUNCHES ATTACK ON VIRESH CAMP

1 mins

ST reservation: Cabinet to take up issue amid protest pressure

MINISTER ASSURES EFFORTS TO SECURE NOTIFICATION FROM CENTRAL GOVT

1 mins

Bhatia Mobile opens 90 stores in 90 days across western India

Bhatia Mobile has emerged as a major force in Western India’s mobile retail sector after opening 90 new stores in just 90 days, strengthening its footprint across Gujarat, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.

1 mins

Court rejects bail of ex-councillor in forgery case

Tirmizi allegedly produced a forged pedigree document (Pedhinama) in Punadara village to establish himself as an heir of the original landowners.

1 mins

DRI busts ₹2,000 crore Surat SEZ diamond hawala scam

A massive ₹2,000 crore hawala and export fraud racket operating from Surat’s Special Economic Zone (SEZ) has been busted by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), sending shockwaves through India’s diamond trading industry.

1 mins

Gujarat launches digital self-enumeration for Census 2027

Gujarat has taken a major step toward the country’s next national Census by launching preparations for Census 2027, introducing a first-of-its-kind digital self-enumeration — system that allows citizens to submit their own household data online.

1 mins

LANXESS-HPCL MoU to boost aviation & industrial lubricants in India

Specialty chemicals company LANXESS and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), a leading Indian oil and gas company, have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly advance availability of Aviation and Industrial Lubricants in India and SAARC countries.

1 mins

SMC commissioner reaches homes to bring dropout children back to school

In a rare and powerful display of grassroots governance, Surat Municipal Commissioner M. Nagarajan has stepped out of his office and into the homes of dropout students, launching a deeply personal campaign to ensure that no child in the city is left behind in education.

2 mins

Sabarmati Central jail breach; life convict walks out of main gate

In a shocking security breach that has shaken Gujarat’s prison system, a life convict walked out of Sabarmati Central Jail — considered one of the state's most secure prisons — raising alarming questions about surveillance, staff vigilance and the internal functioning of the facility.

1 mins

Four friends drown at Kakrapar dam while trying to save each other

A joyful outing turned into an unimaginable tragedy in Surat district when four young friends drowned at Kakrapar Dam while attempting to rescue one another.

1 mins

NGT orders probe into Bhopal water contamination

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken a strict stance over the issue of contaminated drinking water and the deteriorating water supply system in the state capital and ordered a detailed investigation into the matter.

1 mins

MP HC judge cycles to court in Jabalpur

PM’s appeal

1 mins

CM cuts carcade size, urges ministers to follow suit

Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to reduce petrol and diesel consumption, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has decided to limit the number of vehicles in his carcade during local tours in Bhopal.

1 mins

Bhojshala Dispute: HC completes hearing, orders reserved

The Indore Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court on Tuesday completed the hearing in the disputed Bhojshala Temple-Kamal Maula Mosque complex case and reserved its orders.

1 mins

Irked villagers gherao Gram Panchayat office

Villagers of Dhalamu under Garoth Janpad staged a protest on Tuesday afternoon over the worsening drinking water crisis and surrounded the Gram Panchayat office demanding immediate action.

1 mins

Politicians indulge in theatrics over fuel saving

Political optics on PM’s fuel-saving appeal

1 mins

MP sizzles as Ratlam hits 46.5°C, Bhopal swelters at 42.6°C

Madhya Pradesh continued to reel under severe heat on Tuesday, with Ratlam recording a scorching 46.5°C and Bhopal touching 42.6°C amid intense heatwave conditions across the state.

1 mins

5-month-old airlifted from Ujjain to B'luru for heart treatment

MP govt to bear expenses: CM Mohan Yadav

1 mins

4 Cheetah cubs dead in Kuno, leopard a suspect

The monitoring team found the four cubs of female cheetah KGP 12 dead near the den site in Sheopur Territorial division.

1 mins

Elderly Man Thrown From Moving Train

An elderly man was allegedly thrown from a moving train near Nigohan area in Lucknow, triggering panic among passengers and prompting a large-scale search operation by railway police and local authorities.

1 mins

Woman Found Dead in Lucknow Flat, Probe On

A young woman allegedly died by suicide inside a flat in Lucknow, triggering shock and emotional scenes after her friend informed the family through a video call.

1 mins

AIIMS Gorakhpur Saves Unborn Baby

AIIMS Gorakhpur doctors save unborn baby with rare womb blood transfusion procedure.

1 mins

Three Get Life Term in Ram Kishun Mallah Murder Case

A court in Uttar Pradesh has sentenced three convicts, including Ramesh Singh alias “Kaka, to life imprisonment in the Ram Kishun Mallah murder case, bringing a significant development in a long-pending criminal trial.

1 mins

Major Tragedy in Agra: 6 Youths and Teenagers Drown in Yamuna, 4 Dead

A wave of mourning swept across Uttar Pradesh after multiple children drowned in separate incidents in the Yamuna River, exposing the growing danger posed by strong currents and unsafe riverbank zones during summer bathing activities.

1 mins

UP Faces Weather Extremes: Rain in West, Heatwave in Bundelkhand

WEATHERWAR | Storms Lash West UP, Banda Sizzles in Extreme Heat

1 mins

Former MLA Vijay Mishra Convicted in 46-Year-Old Murder Case

A special MP-MLA court in Prayagraj has convicted former Uttar Pradesh MLA Vijay Mishra and three others in a 46-year-old murder case linked to a shooting inside a court premises in 1980.

1 mins

Student Alleges Forced Conversion, Gangrape and 'Halala' Abuse in UP

MP student's forced conversion and assault allegations trigger police probe in Ghaziabad.

1 mins

Mayawati Targets PM Modi's Appeal, Demands Relief for Poor Families

Mayawati launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’ recent appeal urging citizens to reduce fuel consumption, avoid unnecessary spending and postpone gold purchases amid global tensions.

1 mins

Girl Dies After Jumping Into Yamuna

A tragic incident in Mathura created panic after a teenage girl jumped into the Yamuna River ‘ollowing a domestic dispute and later died during rescue efforts.

1 mins

Husband-Wife Found Dead in Room

A sensation spread in Gorakhpur after the bodies of a husband and wife were found inside a locked room under suspicious circumstances.

1 mins

UP Political Row Erupts Over SP MP's Remarks on PM Modi

A major political controversy erupted in Uttar Pradesh after an FIR was registered against Samajwadi Party MP Ajendra Singh Lodhi for allegedly making objectionable and derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a political protest in Mahoba district.

1 mins

Cong plans grand convention on 3-year completion

The Indian National Congress government in Karnataka is set to organise a massive “Sadhana Samavesha” in Tumakuru on May 20 to commemorate completion of three years in power under Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

1 mins

Union Minister Kumaraswamy announces approval of proposals for electric vehicle charging stations

Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Tuesday announced approval of proposals pertaining to electric vehicle charging infrastructure totalling Rs 50,386 crore across various states, including Rs 1,232.6 crore for Karnataka.

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Dharmasthala excavation row: Labourers await pending dues

Nearly 10 months after the high-profile excavation linked to the Dharmasthala burial case, labourers and machinery owners involved in the operation are yet to receive their payments, triggering fresh controversy around the investigation.

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Joshi counters CM after Modi speech; spat intensifies

Karnataka politics — witnessed another round of sharp confrontation after Union Minister Pralhad Joshi hit back at Chief Minister Siddaramaiah following criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi by the Congress leader.

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Karnataka faces water management challenge: KRS storage dips to 90 feet

Karnataka is staring at a possible water crisis this summer as the storage level in the krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) dam has fallen drastically, raising concerns over drinking water supply to Bengaluru and the Old Mysuru region.

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'Govt ready for NIA probe into gelatin sticks found along PM's convoy route'

‘Nothing to say until investigation is done’

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FGG urges TG to pause new irrigation projects

The Forum for Good Governance (FGG) has urged the Telangana Government to put a temporary halt on launching new major irrigation projects and instead focus on completing and repairing existing ones.

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Kamareddy Youth booked for suicide drama on social media

A youth who allegedly staged a fake suicide attempt on social media to gain views and likes was booked by police in Kamareddy district on Tuesday.

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Prisons must evolve into centres of reform: Guv

Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla said that social progress requires not only punishment but also reform, and that prisons must transform from being mere centres of incarceration into institutions that foster introspection, personality development and new beginnings.

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Three held for murder of Dalit youth in Peddapalli

Godavarikhani Town-II police arrested three persons in connection with the murder of a Dalit youth, Jula Vamshi, who had been missing since April 29.

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Cong, BRS demand apology from NDA over NEET

Congress and BRS on Tuesday slammed the Centre over the cancellation of NEET (UG) 2026, demanding that the NDA government apologise to students and parents for its “failure” in conducting the exam.

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Man held for theft at cousin’s house in Goshamahal

Goshamahal police arrested a man for allegedly stealing Rs 5 lakh cash, gold and silver ornaments from his cousin's residence in Hyderabad and recovered the entire stolen property within 24 hours.

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Four held after testing positive in narcotic screening

Four persons were booked and sent to a de-addiction centre after testing positive in narcotic screening conducted by Bellampalli One Town Police in connection with ganja transportation cases.

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Murthy new Chief Postmaster General of Telangana Circle

D S V R Murthy, an officer of the 1998 batch of the IPoS on Tuesday assumed charge as the Chief Postmaster General of Telangana Circle here.

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Man gets 5-year jail term in chain snatching case

A city court has sentenced a chain snatching accused to five years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 25,000 in a 2018 theft case registered at Shahalibanda Police Station.

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LDF alleges disrespect to people's mandate

Left Democratic Front convener T. P. Ramakrishnan has accused the Congress of disrespecting the electoral mandate by delaying the announcement of the next Chief Minister after the UDF secured a decisive Assembly victory.

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BJP targets Cong over League role in CM choice

Muraleedharan sought to project the Congress leadership process as evidence of dependence on its ally

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Jayarajan's temple stop stirs chatter, denies intent for darshan

Kerala's political grapevine found fresh material after CPM leader P Jayarajan walked into the Kodungallur Sree Kurumba Bhagavathy temple precincts, did not perform darshan, and still managed to become the centre of a lively dispute over faith, ideology and the public curiosity that follows a well-known party veteran.

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Gunmen face heat over Nava Kerala Yatra assault

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s security personnel are facing possible suspension over the assault on Youth Congress workers during the Nava Kerala Sadas procession in Alappuzha, reviving a politically sensitive case that has followed the government for more than two years.

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Bus operators resist UDF travel pledge

Private bus operators in Kerala have warned that the United Democratic Front’s plan to make travel free for women on KSRTC buses could destabilise the State’s public transport network, unless the incoming government holds consultations and offers financial safeguards to the private sector.

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IUML calls emergency meeting

Kerala's change of government has run into its first major alliance test, with the Indian Union Muslim League warning that Congress's delay in naming the next Chief Minister is weakening the political impact of the UDF’s decisive Assembly election victory.

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TALKS, TALKS AND MORE

TALKS, BUT NO RESULT

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Bihar minister’s vision for girls

Few things are more wretchedly ironic than Bihar's education minister Mithilesh Tiwari questioning the need for girls to be educated.

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Time to relook at Agniveer scheme?

When the Agniveer scheme was introduced in 2022, it immediately raised questions both within the armed forces and among the public.

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A broken re-entry pipeline for India’s skilled women

Career breaks are being penalised in ways that are neither efficient nor justified by performance data. Age compounds this penalty.

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Starmer stays put even as his cabinet revolts

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer came out fighting for his job on Tuesday amid a brewing rebellion in his ranks, with a chunk of ministers calling for him to set out a timetable for a leadership change.

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Trump lands in China today for Xi talks

US President Donald Trump will arrive in China on Wednesday for talks with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on a host of global issues, the Gulf war and the trade deal pending over tariffs and rare-earth minerals.

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Israel lawmakers allow death for 2023 attackers

Israeli lawmakers approved a bill on Monday setting up a special tribunal that would try and have the authority to sentence to death Palestinians convicted of taking part in the 2023 Hamas-led attack that triggered the war in Gaza.

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Lens on Zelenskyy’s ex-aide in graft case

Two national agencies fighting corruption in Ukraine have named Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's former chief of staff as an official suspect in a major graft investigation.

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Iran sent Guards to attack island: Kuwait

Kuwait accused Iran on Tuesday of sending an armed paramilitary Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps team to attack an island in the Middle East nation, home to a China-funded port project, just before US President Trump visits Beijing for a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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Hegseth faces fire on $29bn Iran war bill

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced tough questions Tuesday from Republican and Democratic lawmakers about the Trump administration's end game for the Iran war, the cost of the conflict and its impact on diminishing U.S. weapons stockpiles.

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Spanish evacuee tests positive, hantavirus cases reach 11 now

A Spanish passenger evacuated from the cruise ship at the centre of a hantavirus outbreak has tested positive for the virus, Spain's health ministry announced Tuesday, as the World Health Organisation said it has now confirmed 11 cases, including three people from the cruise who died.

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Iran expands Strait of Hormuz operational area by ten times

Tehran’s new definition pegs strait width at 200-300 miles, and not 20-30 miles

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100 civilians killed in Nigeria military strike?

Nigeria's military on Tuesday denied a rights group's claim that an airstrike killed 100 civilians in a market over the weekend, as attention turned again to a long-running fight against armed groups in the country's volatile north.

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UAE secretly launched military strikes on Iran: Report

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) carried out military strikes on Iran, making it the only other country to join the US and Israel in their war against the Islamic Republic, according to a report on Monday.

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California city mayor pleads guilty of being Chinese agent

The mayor of Californian city of Arcadia has agreed to plead guilty for acting as an illegal agent of China, the US Department of Justice said.

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Altman denies betraying Musk’s mission

OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman on Tuesday rejected Elon Musk's claim that he betrayed the ChatGPT maker's founding mission to serve the public good, at a trial that may determine the future of OpenAI and its leadership.

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Mystery deepens over sinking of Russian ship with N-links

A Russian cargo ship likely carrying two nuclear reactors for submarines, possibly destined for North Korea, suffered a series of explosions and sank in unexplained circumstances, about 60 miles off the coast of Spain, a CNN investigation has found.

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Bowlers have catching up to do in T20s, says Dravid

Former India head coach Rahul Dravid said the grammar of T20 batting has undergone a metamorphosis and bowlers have serious \"catching up to do.\"

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No major changes despite losing streak: Bahutule

Punjab Kings to stick with current XI despite four consecutive defeats

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RCB aims to cement playoff spot against Knight Riders

Rajat Patidar needs to find form as Bengaluru side eyes the top spot

1 mins

Shabnim Ismail reverses international retirement

Wolvaardt to lead experienced SA side in WT20WC

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TERRIFIC Rabada, Sudharsan, Sundar Star as Titans stun Sunrisers

With the 82-run win, Gujarat have moved to the top of the table

2 mins

Spurs draw with L

Tottenham Hotspur relieved point which keeps their relegation destiny in ow

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Mohun Bagan held to goalless

Mariners miss the opportunity to go to the top of ISL standings despite 70%

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HC seeks Centre stand on plea seeking FIFA WC broadcast

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought the stand of the Centre and Prasar Bharti on a petition seeking the broadcast of the FIFA World Cup 2026, which is scheduled to commence on June 11.

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Girona secure vital draw as Real Oviedo is relegated from La Liga

A late goal from veteran striker Cristhian Stuani rescued a point for Girona in a tense relegation encounter at Rayo Vallecano on Monday that guaranteed Real Oviedo will go down from La Liga.

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Dembele named Ligue I’s best player

Doue voted Best Young Player as PSG close in on 14th League title

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EL Maryyat wins Polo C'ship

EL Maryyat won the third edition of the Standard Chartered Bombay Gymkhana Arena Polo Championship at the Bombay Gymkhana on Sunday.

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Nike, WNBA unveil new Rebel Edition uniforms

REGEL EDITION

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'India Rising: Road to EWC' competition

Mumbai to host the India Rising finals as Esports market hits $1 billion; 2026 edition features chess

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IPL viewership plummets 26%

RMG ban and fatigue among reasons that hit 19th season; BCCI faces media rights reality check amid declining ratings

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IBL set for 2027 debut

NBA legends and cousins Thomas and Divac grace the India Basketball League; unveil eight foundation cities

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Adidas launches 'Backyard Legends' campaign for WC

Actor Chalamet, Messi, Bellingham and Yamal feature in the film ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026

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S8UL qualifies to represent India at the Honor of Kings World Cup 2026

S8UL has qualified for the Honor of Kings World Cup (KWC) at the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026, following a strong run at the King's Arise India Qualifier.

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Why wellness is the ultimate status symbol

A couple of days ago, I came across a line that I haven't been able to stop thinking about: “The high is no longer in the handbag, it's in the haemoglobin.”

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Sun Exposure in India: Are we ignoring skin damage risks?

Currently, due to scorching heat, Indians are exposed to high levels of UV radiation daily.

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Triputi charcha

Dr. S. Ainavolu

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fitness & sustainability

Mumbai, Wednesday, May 13, 2026

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Healing Jaundice: Your complete guide to a liver-friendly diet

Jaundice is a condition that affects the liver.

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Mira Nair unveils Amri cast

Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Jaideep Ahlawat and Jim Sarbh join Mira Nair’s ambitious biopic on artist Amrita Sher-Gil

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Suniel Shetty is enjoying his granddad phase the most

Suniel Shetty, who is pushing 64, has never looked better.

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A modern-day princess

Alia

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Will Ranveer's Meluha dream materialise?

Hrithik Roshan failed in 2013 and despite denials, silence and mixed signals, the trade indicates that Ranveer will do this in 2028

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Mouni and Suraj marriage in trouble?

Mouni Roy, Suraj Nambiar sparked divorce rumours after unfollowing each other online, amid cheating allegations

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NEET cancellation kicks up big row

Opposition leaders on Tuesday attacked the government after the cancellation of the NEET-UG examination, alleging administrative failure and insensitivity toward students, and also slammed the \"repeated lapses\" in the conduct of national-level competitive examinations.

1 mins

Bird-window collisions

India is witnessing an increasing number of bird-window collisions, as birds do not see glass as barriers

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