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Akhilesh MP booked for abusing Modi
SAMAJWADI Party Lok Sabha MP Ajendra Singh Lodhi has been booked in the Mahoba district of UP’s Bundelkhand region for assault on a public official and promoting hate after he called Prime Minister Narendra Modi “anti-nation-al,” police said on Tuesday.
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May 13, 2026
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First cheetah cubs to be born in India found dead in MP’s Kuno
FOUR cubs whose birth in the jungles of Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park (KNP) had marked a historical milestone in India’s cheetah conservation journey on April 11 were all found dead in the jungles a month later—perhaps due to predation by another animal.
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May 13, 2026
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Action for marrying for 2nd time without divorce
Over 1K cops in dock for dowry, domestic violence
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May 13, 2026
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West Asia shadow over BRICS meet
WITH divisions over the West Asia conflict remains to be bridged, foreign ministers of the emerging economies of the BRICS bloc will gather in New Delhi on May 14 and 15 for a high-stakes meeting that is expected to test the grouping’s ability to maintain consensus on a key issue amid growing geopolitical fault lines.
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May 13, 2026
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IMD forecasts onset of southwest monsoon over Andaman sea on time
THE India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that monsoons are likely to begin over parts of the south Bay of Bengal, the Andaman Sea, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands towards the end of this week, on May 16-17, 2026.
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May 13, 2026
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Garga Chatterjee, who’s close to TMC, held over inflammatory remarks
KOLKATA Police on Tuesday arrested Garga Chatterjee, chief of Bangla Pokksho, over alleged provocative and inflammatory statements made regarding EVMs during the West Bengal Assembly elections.
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May 13, 2026
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'Perform or perish': Gujarat screening of 55+ employees
THE Gujarat government has issued a fresh circular to all departments, asking them to submit records of employees above 55 years of age whose performance is under scrutiny due to any administrative reason.
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May 13, 2026
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'Mahabharat will look small': SC on Kapur case
THE Supreme Court on Tuesday said that the epic war, Mahabharat, would “look small” compared to the Kapur family’s 30,000 crore legal battle.
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May 13, 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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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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CM keeps home, finance and health as portfolios allocated
WEST Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday distributed cabinet portfolios among the five ministers— Dilip Ghosh, Agnimitra Paul, Nisith Pramanik, Ashok Kirtaniaand Kshudiram
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May 12, 2026
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SHARE TO SHINE: The 13th Anniversary Theme of Art of Giving
THE meaning of sharing has always been greater than the act itself.
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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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MFs’ assets rise 11% to ₹81.9 lakh crore in April even as equity inflows fall 5%
THE assets under management of mutual funds rose 11.2% to %81.92 lakh crore in April compared to %73.73 lakh crore in March, driven by strong equity inflows, sustained SIP contributions and mark-to-market gains, showed Association of Mutual Funds of India (AMFI).
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May 12, 2026
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'VOTER TURNOUT RISE NOT DRAMATIC IN ABSOLUTE TERMS'
‘ORMER 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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Vinesh stands firm, WFI denies participation
Two-time Worlds medallist says it’s a pre-planned conspiracy to prevent her from making a comeback
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May 12, 2026
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2 siblings killed as fire guts shed
TWO siblings, aged five and three, died when fire broke out in their temporary shed near K Narayanapura in Kothanur police station limits on Monday afternoon.
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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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Chennaiyin teenager Prakadeswaran puts his settlement on the map
S PRAKADESWARAN’s year so far has been filled with pleasant surprises.
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May 12, 2026
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Sanskrit must, Punjabi optional in Army schools trigger Punjab outrage
THE Army Public Schools in Punjab have introduced Sanskrit as a compulsory subject and made Punjabi optional, triggering strong reactions from parents as well as education and language advocacy groups.
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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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US FTA likely after USTR investigations
AUS trade delegation is likely to visit India soon for the next round of negotiations on the proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA), with discussions expected to cover all pending issues, including Washington’s Section 301 investigations against India, a source in the commerce ministry said.
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May 12, 2026
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India Inc bats for economic resilience, energy security
At a time when the West Asia crisis is disrupting global energy markets and supply chains, India Inc’s leaders like Gautam Adani, Sunil Bharti Mittal on Monday called for greater economic resilience, reduced import dependence and accelerated investments in domestic capabilities, to align India Inc’s goal with the Centre’s push for self-reliance.
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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
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‘We didn’t allow over 10.5 lakh listings due to overpricing concerns’
THE Government e-Marketplace (GeM) achieved a cumulative Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) of ₹18.4 lakh crore in 2025-26.
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May 11, 2026
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In a day, 6 killed in lightning strikes in J'khand
SIX people were killed in a lightning strike during the last 24 hours in Jharkhand.
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May 11, 2026
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URVIL'S RECORD KNOCK LIFTS CSK
With 8 sixes in 23 balls, CSK batters’ swashbuckling innings helps team beat LSG by 5 wkts
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May 11, 2026
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GROWING UP MISUNDERSTOOD
Despite increased awareness and support, many children with developmental disabilities in India are growing up in environments not built for them
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May 11, 2026
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Minister vows to probe ‘fake SC certificate racket’ of TMC
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May 11, 2026
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Bengal tops list of crimes by foreign nationals in 2024, says NCRB data
THE latest crime data has revealed a sharp rise in offences involving foreign nationals, with the border states and the metropolitan cities emerging as major hotspots.
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