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Monday bloodbath: Investors lose ₹6.5 lakh cr as mkts crash
PM's austerity appeal and delay in US-lran peace deal singe markets, rupee falls to its new low; OMCs look at government for relief from mounting losses
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May 12, 2026
The New Indian Express
Cong leader Rajegowda restored as Sringeri MLA
IN a significant order, the Supreme Court on Monday restored, as an interim measure, Congress leader T D Rajegowda as MLA of Sringeri Assembly constituency, after stating that “democracy can’t be hijacked like this”.
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May 12, 2026
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FROM POLL TRIUMPH TO POWER: VIJAY FACES HIS TOUGHEST TEST NOW
TAMIL NADU has entered an unfamiliar political phase.
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May 12, 2026
The New Indian Express
Rupee hits another low of 95.31/USD; falls 39 paise
THE Indian currency tanked 82 paise on Monday closing at record low of 95.31 after the US rejected Iran’s response to the peace proposal, following which crude prices jumped to $105.5 a barrel.
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May 12, 2026
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HOW BRICS CAN PROVIDE MORTAR FOR A NEW ORDER
The bloc was set up to provide a meaningful alternative to the G7-led world order. As its current president, India needs greater clarity on its stance to champion the Global South's causes
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May 12, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
Strait of Hormuz crisis triggers fertiliser squeeze ahead of Kharif season
INDIA is heading into the Kharif sowing season under mounting fertiliser pressure after the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz since February 2026 severely disrupted global supply chains for urea, DAP, ammonia, sulphur and LNG, key inputs for domestic fertiliser production.
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May 12, 2026
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VB-G RAM G Act to come into force from July 1
NEARLY six months after Parliament passed the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAMG) Act, the Centre on Monday announced that the new Act will come into force across the country from July 1, replacing the two-decade-old MGNREGA 2005.
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May 12, 2026
The New Indian Express
COMMAND CHANGES REFLECT NEED TO PREPARE FOR NEXT MILITARY PHASE
INDIAS latest top military appointments are more than just a routine change of guard.
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May 12, 2026
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Sonia, Priyanka step in to break the impasse over Kerala CM candidate
THE suspense over who will be the next Kerala chief minister deepened on Monday, a week after the election results gave a thumping majority to the Congress-led UDF, as the party’s central leadership summoned senior leaders from the state for another round of talks.
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May 12, 2026
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'VOTER TURNOUT RISE NOT DRAMATIC IN ABSOLUTE TERMS'
FORMER Chief Election Commissioner ‘O P Rawat reflects on the recently concluded Assem- bly elections to explore what may be driving the rise in voter participation, wheth- er it signals a shift in aware- ness, is shaped by state-specif- ic political dynamics or is influenced by decisions of roll revisions. In an interview with Mukesh Ranjan, he also examines the interplay be- tween voter mobilisation, po- litical campaigning and public trust in the electoral system, while cautioning against drawing simplistic conclu- sions from percentage-based turnout increases alone. Excerpts:
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May 12, 2026
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INDIA INC'S ROLE IN VISION 2047
THE world economy is being reshaped by a confluence of unprecedented disruptions—geopolitical realignments, technological acceleration and climate transition.
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May 12, 2026
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AIADMK heads for ‘split’ in Assembly
THE AIADMK might be headed for a ‘split’ with its newly-sworn-in MLAs divided on the election of its leader for the legislature party.
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May 12, 2026
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UWW cannot interfere in internal affairs: Lalovic
VINESH Phogat on Monday posted the International Testing Agency’s (ITA) clearance to compete from January 1, 2026. The ITA is the official body that oversees and manages the sport’s antidoping programme of the United World Wrestling (UWW), the international governing body of wrestling.
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May 12, 2026
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Sterlite fears resurface in Thoothukudi after PM’s comment on copper imports
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi’s recent remarks on rising copper imports, “thanks to strikes and protests leading to closure of copper plants in the country”, taking a significant toll on India’s foreign exchange reserves —are giving some anxious moments to the residents and activists in Thoothukudi, where Vedanta’s copper smelter unit was shut by the state government in May 2018 following protests against pollution anda police firing incident that killed 13 people.Ata public meeting in Telangana, the PM did not specifically mention the Thoothukudi plant, but the only copper smelter plant shut after intense agitation is the Vedanta Sterlite plant.
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May 12, 2026
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Tejas Mk-1A induction in limbo as key HAL-IAF review meeting delayed
A critical programme review between Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) on the delayed Tejas Mk-1A fighter jet programme, scheduled between late April and early May, did not take place, sources in the defence establishment said.
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May 12, 2026
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FIX ACCOUNTABILITY FOR MOB LYNCHING IN ODISHA
THE lynching of a railway police constable by a mob on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar has brought severe disrepute to the Mohan Majhi government.
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May 12, 2026
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BJP organisational rejig, cabinet revamp likely soon
AFTER the conclusion of Assembly elections in three states and one union territory, the BJP is expected to undertake a major organisational overhaul either by the end of this month or during the first week of June, party sources said.
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May 12, 2026
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BJP, Oppn in war of words over Modi’s austerity call
Rahul says ‘evidence of failure’, Chouhan says appeal in nat’l interest
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May 12, 2026
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TN accounted for 1 in 3 prisoners under preventive detention in India
ONE in every three prisoners held in preventive detention in India was in Tamil Nadu, according to the National Crime Records Bureau’s (NCRB) Prison Statistics India 2024 report.
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May 12, 2026
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NCERT goes hi-tech, launches digital companion for parents and teachers
THE NCERT has made extensive use of AI to launch a digital companion for parents and teachers.
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May 12, 2026
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No peace yet, Trump rejects Iran's demands
IRAN said on Monday it had demanded the release of its frozen assets and the end of a US blockade of its ports, after US President Donald Trump angrily rejected Tehran’s terms for starting negotiations to halt the West Asia war.
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May 12, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
Liam Neeson to star in The Splendid Thing
IAM Neeson is all set to star in The Splendid Thing, which is being directed by Stranger Things-fame Matthew Modine, who is also part of the cast.
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May 12, 2026
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Revised norms likely in BFI trials
IT was an eventful Monday as head coaches met the Sports Authority of India to find a solution to the selection mess surrounding Indian boxing.
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May 12, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
Austerity pitch spooks markets, hits sentiments
Sensex down 1.7%, rupee falls to 95.31, govt reviewing pricing of petroleum products
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May 12, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
EU imposes sanctions on 16 for helping abduct Ukraine children
THE European Union on Monday imposed sanctions on 16 officials accused of helping Russia to abduct tens of thousands of children from Ukraine and force many to change their identities or be put up for adoption.
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May 12, 2026
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30K paddy bags partially damaged in Nellai rain
RECENT rains have damaged a portion of over 30,000 paddy bags stored at the Tirunelveli Regulated Market in Ramayanpatti, leaving farmers worried about major financial losses due to deterioration in both quality and quantity.
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May 12, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
'Use of weight-loss drugs can lead to nutritional deficiency'
*Source - National Institute of Nutrition
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May 12, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
Jeweller's staff among 2 held for stealing ₹65L
A 28-year-old jewellery shop employee and a transgender person were arrested for allegedly decamping with ₹65 lakh in cash.
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May 12, 2026
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DESPAIR TO TEAM INDIA DOORSTEP: PADIKKAL’S RISE
POST the end of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, Devdutt Padikkal was not sure when he would get a gig again.
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May 12, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
Trump proposes gas tax pause over pricey fuel
Move still needs Congress approval despite bipartisan political backing
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