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CM orders demolition of ‘illegal’ five-storey building in Kolkata
West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday directed the Trinamool Congress-run Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) to demolish the five-storey building, that housed an unauthorised leather goods factory on Kustia Road in Tiljala area within 24 hours, following a fire in the building that killed two people on Tuesday.
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May 14, 2026
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Mitigating pain from the war
Managing the economic fallout of the war calls for, among other things, clear communication to the market to assuage investor sentiment
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May 14, 2026
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‘There is atmosphere of fear in Punjab’
{ INTERVIEW } GULAB CHAND KATARIA, PUNJAB GOVERNOR
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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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Delhi may take a year to frame new solid waste by-laws: MCD
Even though the Municipal Solid Waste Rules, 2026, came into force on April 1, no major changes have taken place on the ground, with Delhi likely to take another year to frame and implement its own by-laws, senior municipal officials said on Wednesday.
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May 14, 2026
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Kohli the chase master seals RCB win over Knights
Virat Kohli scored a 60-ball 105* to help RCB beat KKR.
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May 14, 2026
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TURKEY, QATAR MAY JOIN SAUDI DEFENCE PACT, SIGNALS PAK
Pakistan has indicated that Turkey and Qatar may join the nuclear-armed nation’s mutual defence cooperation pact with Saudi Arabia as the US-Iran war reshapes security alignment in the Middle East and South Asia.
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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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Ensure public vehicles follow safety rules, says SC
The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed states and Union territories to urgently address enforcement of Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR) requiring transport vehicles carrying passengers to have speed governors, vehicle location devices and an emergency button for the safety of passengers.
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May 14, 2026
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Cabinet signs off on ₹37.5k-cr plan to convert coal into gas
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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Sreejesh slams Hockey India after removal as junior coach
In a social media post, India’s double Olympic medallist said HI was unfair despite the team’s success under him
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May 14, 2026
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SUVENDU PICKS BHABANIPUR OVER NANDIGRAM ASSEMBLY SEAT
West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday took oath at the state legislative assembly as the lawmaker from Kolkata's Bhabanipur, announcing that he will vacate his traditional bastion of Nandigram in East Midnapore district, which he won for the third consecutive time.
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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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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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Bharti Airtel reports 33.5% fall in Q4 profit despite higher revenue
Bharti Airtel Ltd on Wednesday reported a steady revenue growth in the January-March quarter (Q4FY26) driven by subscriber additions, higher data consumption and continued expansion in the home broadband segment.
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May 14, 2026
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She breaks the glass ceiling
On an iconic city institution
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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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500 flights delayed after strong winds, rain, hail in Capital
Weather changed dramatically in the capital on Wednesday evening, with Delhi first being hit by strong winds reaching up to 100km/hr, followed by intense localised showers and hail in some areas.
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May 14, 2026
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FIRST BATCH OF CCTVs INSTALLED AT RED FORT POST '25 TERROR ATTACK
The first batch of 25 CCTV cameras has been installed at strategic corners of the Red Fort to ramp up security following the November 10 terror attack, according to people familiar with the matter.
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May 14, 2026
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CBI arrests 5 as NEET leak network unravels
The Central Bureau of Investigation arrested five people on Wednesday in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case, tracing a financial chain that ran from Maharashtra through Haryana to Rajasthan’s coaching belt.
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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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HARISH RANA'S DEATH SYMBOLISES DIGNITY EVEN AT END OF LIFE: SC
The Supreme Court on Wednesday observed that the death of Harish Rana, who became the first person in India to be allowed passive euthanasia after spending more than 13 years in a permanent vegetative state, symbolised dignity not only in life but also in death, as it received a report from AIIMS detailing his final days in palliative care.
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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
{ STUDY OF INDIAN HOUSEHOLDS }
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May 14, 2026
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Ministers use public transport; NDMC puts two-thirds of employees on WFH
Delhi government ministers and senior officials on Wednesday began adopting a series of fuel-conservation measures following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal to reduce petroleum consumption amid the prevailing global situation.
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May 14, 2026
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1,700 confined on cruise ship as dozens suffer upset stomachs
AUTHORITIES HAVE RULED OUT NOROVIRUS, A CONTAGIOUS FORM OF GASTROENTERITIS
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May 14, 2026
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Iran will welcome any initiative to ensure peace: Min
Iran will welcome any Indian initiative to end the war in West Asia and ensure security and stability, though one Brics member state is holding up consensus within the grouping in finalising a joint declaration, Iranian deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi said on Wednesday ahead of a key meeting of the bloc.
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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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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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Gujarat rail line, Nagpur airport upgrade cleared
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by prime minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, approved Ahmedabad (Sarkhej)-Dholera semi high-speed double line project of the Railways ministry at a total cost of approximately ₹20,667 crore, the government said.
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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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