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Trump says no need for China's help to end war in Middle East
US President Donald Trump has said he does not expect to need China's help to end the war in Iran and ease Tehran's grip on the Strait of Hormuz, in remarks made before he arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for a summit with President Xi Jinping.
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May 14, 2026
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Two ambushes, four dead as violence flares up in Manipur again
Manipur’s ethnic conflict claimed four lives across two districts on Wednesday — three Thadou-Kuki church leaders shot dead in an ambush in Kangpokpi and a Chiru-Naga civilian killed in a separate attack in Noney — in a day of bloodshed that drew in two communities and widened the front of the state's unrelenting crisis.
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May 14, 2026
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CBI chief gets another extension
The Union government on Wednesday extended the tenure of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) director Praveen Sood by one more year, beyond his current term that was to end on May 24, according to a government order.
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May 14, 2026
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Govt clears ₹37,500 crore coal gasification scheme
The Union cabinet on Wednesday approved a ₹37,500 crore coal gasification scheme that aims to convert India’s vast coal and lignite reserves into synthesis gas for use as fuel and in the manufacture of fertilisers, chemicals and other products—cutting the country’s dependence on costly energy imports.
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May 14, 2026
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Driven by hunger for success, Kumkum makes her mark
Kumkum Mohod returned from her third international senior competition to her hometown Amravati on Monday night.
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May 14, 2026
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‘Atrocious’: SC stays HC’s restraining order
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May 14, 2026
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DFS proposal: Fire NOCs must for all city buildings
The Delhi Fire Services is preparing a proposal to make it mandatory for all buildings in the national capital to obtain fire safety clearances or no objection certificates (NOCs).
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May 14, 2026
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Low-income homes hottest at 9pm, not noon; heat stress may last up to 8 months
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May 14, 2026
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2 key energy pacts to be signed during PM's visit to UAE
Energy security will be a focus area of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on May 15, the first leg of a five-nation tour, and the two sides are expected to sign key agreements on LPG supplies and strategic petroleum reserves, people familiar with the matter said.
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May 14, 2026
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After Bengal, citizenship politics takes a new turn
Citizenship politics is entering a phase that is at once less predictable and more communal
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May 14, 2026
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In IPL '26, everyone is going to finishing school
For years, the IPL finisher felt like cricket's version of a superhero entrance. The game could look completely lost, the asking rate touching impossible numbers, the crowd already giving up, and then someone would walk in and change everything within a few overs.
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May 14, 2026
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STALIN SLAMS TVK FOR ENGAGING IN ‘DIRTY’ POLITICS
Former Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin on Wednesday slammed the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) alleging that it's activities will shatter trust of the people who paved way for the government to be formed.
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May 14, 2026
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NEET’s shift to computer-based testing faces single-shift hurdle
More than a year after a government-appointed reform panel made a “strong case” for moving NEET-UG to computer-based testing — describing it as the “sure way forward” against paper leaks — the transition remains stalled, caught between NTA’s infrastructure constraints and a health ministry condition that has proved impossible to meet for a test administered to 2.3 million takers: that any online exam must be conducted in a single shift.
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May 14, 2026
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In first step after PM’s appeal, gold, silver duty raised to 15%
The government on Wednesday raised customs duty on precious metals including gold and silver to 15% from 6% to curb their imports and save foreign exchange for essentials such as energy and fertilizers amid a protracted war in West Asia that has disrupted global energy and fertiliser supply chains and resulted in a spike in oil prices.
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May 14, 2026
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Saudi Arabia conducted covert attacks on Iran as war widened
Saudi Arabia launched numerous, unpublished strikes on Iran in retaliation for attacks carried out in the kingdom during the Middle East war, two Western officials briefed on the matter and two Iranian officials said.
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May 14, 2026
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‘NEET cancellation short-term pain for long-term reform’
National Testing Agency (NTA) director general Abhishek Singh spoke to Hindustan Times a day after the agency cancelled the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for Undergraduate courses (NEET-UG) 2026, a decision that came after at least 120 questions in a “guess paper” —a compilation of probable questions prepared by subject experts and teachers based on previous exam trends— were found to overlap with the May 3 exam paper.
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May 14, 2026
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K’taka allows students to wear faith-based symbols in schools
The Congress government in Karnataka on Wednesday issued orders allowing students to wear limited traditional and faith-based attire such as hijabs and turbans along with their prescribed uniforms in schools and pre-university colleges across the state.
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May 14, 2026
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10 days after results, Congress may finally name CM for Kerala
Ten days after the results of the Kerala assembly polls were declared, the southern state may finally know its chief minister's name.
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May 14, 2026
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SC: LAW COLLEGE HOSTELS CAN'T BE MERE BOARDING, LODGING FACILITIES
The Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed serious reservations over a 2025 Delhi High Court judgment holding that law students cannot be barred from appearing in examinations merely due to shortage of attendance, observing that such a view could reduce law college hostels into “just boarding and lodging facilities” where students no longer feel the need to attend classes.
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May 14, 2026
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CENTRE REVIEWS CYBER RISKS FROM MYTHOS AI MODEL
The IT ministry has formed an internal team to assess the possible cybersecurity and misuse risks linked to Mythos, an unreleased AI model developed by US-based AI company Anthropic, amid concerns that advanced AI models can be leveraged for cyberattacks, phishing and other malicious activities, an official aware of the matter said.
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May 14, 2026
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PUNE: DEVICE WITH LOW-GRADE EXPLOSIVES FOUND IN PVT HOSPITAL
A device containing low-grade explosives was found inside a private hospital in Pune city’s Hadapsar area on Wednesday evening, said police.
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May 14, 2026
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CBSE declares Class 12 exam results: Pass percentage dips to 85.2%, lowest since 2019
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Wednesday declared the Class 12 board examination results for 2026, with the overall pass percentage dropping to 85.20% from 88.39% last year.
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May 14, 2026
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Mulayam's stepson Prateek dies at 38; Akhilesh, Yogi pay tributes
Prateek Yadav, the stepson of late Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav, died in Lucknow on Wednesday morning, officials said.
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May 14, 2026
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Assam cabinet clears draft UCC legislation
The Himanta Biswa Sarma-led BJP government in Assam, in its first cabinet meeting after returning to power, approved the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state.
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May 14, 2026
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Majoritarianism cannot trump constitutionalism: Apex court
The Supreme Court on Wednesday underlined that while India is undoubtedly a democracy governed by majority rule, majoritarianism cannot override constitutionalism, with a nine-judge bench hearing the long-pending Sabarimala reference case asserting courts are duty-bound to test all decisions against constitutional principles.
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May 14, 2026
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Act against mobile apps spreading obscene content, Delhi HC tells Google and Apple
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked Google and Apple to act against mobile applications available on the Google Play Store and App Store involved in the dissemination of obscene and pornographic content, observing that it cannot permit an entire generation of the country to be ruined.
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May 14, 2026
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Storm, heavy rains kill 33 in UP
At least 33 people were killed on Wednesday after a powerful storm accompanied by heavy rains caused widespread damage in five districts of Uttar Pradesh, including Bhadohi, Fatehpur and Budaun, officials said.
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May 14, 2026
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MSP for 14 Kharif crops increased
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the increase in the minimum support prices (MSP) for 14 Kharif crops for the 2026-27 marketing season, with a payout of ₹2.60 lakh crore to farmers.
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May 14, 2026
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After back injury rehab, Chopra set to train in Bienne
Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra will train at the Olympic Training Centre in Bienne, Switzerland in preparation for the Asian Games and Commonwealth Games this year.
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May 14, 2026
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MSP increased for 14 Kharif crops after Cabinet go-ahead
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the increase in the minimum support prices (MSP) for 14 Kharif crops for the 2026-27 marketing season.
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