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Hindustan Times Bengaluru
'Govt will have to take call on fuel prices hike'
At some stage the government has to take a view on raising prices of petroleum products such as petrol and diesel, petroleum minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday said, laying the ground for a fuel price hike that now seems imminent.
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May 13, 2026
Hindustan Times Bengaluru
PBKS unable to halt slide as playoffs race heats up
When Punjab Kings began their IPL 2026 campaign, they were a team in tearing hurry, determined to get the unfinished business done.
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May 13, 2026
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'Vinesh will have to wait till WFI panel clears her for competition'
WFI chief Sanjay Singh rules out a path to the Asian Games for Phogat, whose comeback is held up
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May 13, 2026
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Staff crunch, outsourced operations plague NTA
EXPERTS ENGAGED IN SETTING QUESTIONS ARE LARGELY CONTRACTUAL WORKERS, RAISING CHANCES OF LEAKS
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May 13, 2026
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CBI arrests three in bribery case linked to Punjab Vigilance dept
Ina late nightraid at the Punjab Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau headquarters in Mohali anda subsequent high-end chase, the Central Bureau of Investigation arrested two middlemen and one other individual in connection with a 220-lakh bribery case involving senior officials of the department officials said on Tuesday.
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May 13, 2026
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States impose curbs on convoys, foreign trips
{ AFTER PM‘S AUSTERITY CALL
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May 13, 2026
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'Iran parked its planes at Pak airbases to escape US strikes’
Pakistan's role as amediator in the US-Iran conflict faced scrutiny on Tuesday after a report in CBS news citing US officials stated that Islamabad may be harbouring Iranian military aircraft, shielding them from US strikes during the US-Iran war.
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May 13, 2026
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Amid split, both factions claim to be real AIADMK
The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) plunged into crisis on ‘Tuesday as two party factions differed on supporting the ruling alliance led by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and submitted rival Claims of being the original outfit to the speaker.
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May 13, 2026
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India & Iran: Partners in an uncertain world
Relations between Iran and India are rooted in thousands of years of historical, cultural, and civilisational ties.
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May 13, 2026
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States put austerity steps in place after PM’s nudge
Several states on Tuesday announced austerity measures, including reduction in official convoys, curbs on foreign travel, virtual meetings and greater use of public transport, following Prime Minister Narendra Modis appeal to conserve fuel and cut nonessential expenditure amid rising global energy prices.
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May 13, 2026
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CBI takes over probe into Bengal CM’s aide murder, say police
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday took over the probe into the May 6 murder of Chandranath Rath, aide to West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari, a police officer familiar with the matter said.
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May 13, 2026
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Android to get major Gemini AI upgrade
NEW DELHI: Google plans a massive overhaul of its Android operating system, deeply embedding its Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) into third-party applications.
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May 13, 2026
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Himanta sworn in as Assam CM, four ministers named
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Himanta Biswa Sarma took charge as the chief minister of Assam on Tuesday for a second consecutive term to head the third successive National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government in the northeastern state.
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May 13, 2026
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Rana stars as B'desh down Pakistan in thrilling first Test
Pace bowler Nahid Rana claimed five wickets as Bangladesh trumped Pakistan by 104 runsina rain-hit first Test on Tuesday after a thrilling fifth day of batting collapses.
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May 13, 2026
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{ SUSAN ELIAS } ST STEPHEN'S COLLEGE APPOINTS 1ST WOMAN PRINCIPAL ‘Will focus on AI certificate courses, entrepreneurship’
St Stephen's College on Tuesday appointed Professor Susan Elias as its first-ever woman principal in its 145-year-long history, heralding the start of anew eraat the prestigious institution.
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May 13, 2026
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India slams China’s support for Pak during Operation Sindoor
India on Tuesday tacitly criticised China for supporting Pakistan during a brief but intense conflict last year, saying responsible nations should reflect on how their efforts to shield terrorist infrastructure affects their global standing.
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May 13, 2026
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BFI scraps assessment, restore trials for Asiad
The selection of the Indian boxing teams for the Asian Games and Commonwealth Games will be based on trials after the controversial assessment system was scrapped.
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May 13, 2026
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Trump weighs options as Iran rejects US proposals
Hopes for a peace deal with Iran dwindled on Tuesday as Tehran rejected a US proposal to end the conflict and stuck to a list of demands, even as reports said President Donald Trump is examining the possibility of restarting military operations in West Asia.
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May 13, 2026
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SPAIN REPORTS NEW HANTAVIRUS CASE IN PASSENGER FROM CRUISE SHIP
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 on Tuesday as the World Health Organisation (WHO) said it has now confirmed nine cases.
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May 13, 2026
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An unacceptable breach of faith
For the second time in three years, NTA is embroiled in an NEET paper leak row. This calls for long-term reform
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May 13, 2026
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INTRODUCE LOCAL LANGUAGE IN ALL SCHOOLS: SC TO RAJ
The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Rajasthan government to formulate a policy for introducing Rajasthani as a subject in all schools across the state in a phased and progressive manner, underscoring that the constitutional vision of mother-tongue education and the National Education Policy, 2020 cannot be allowed to remain “dormant for ‘want of executive action”.
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May 13, 2026
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NEET mess: NTA orders retest as CBI probes leak
Second NEET-UG row in 2 years
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May 13, 2026
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SC forms panel to prepare roadmap for judicial infra
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant has constituted a “Judicial Infrastructure Advisory Committee” to prepare a comprehensive roadmap for strengthening judicial infrastructure and evolving what the Supreme Court described as a “unified infrastructural ecosystem” for courts across India.
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May 13, 2026
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Indian banks resume bullion imports after GST clarity
MUMBAI: Indian banks have resumed gold and silver imports after a hiatus that stretched for more than a month by agreeing to pay a 3% customs levy that earlier prompted lenders to halt shipments, trade and government sources told Reuters.
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May 13, 2026
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Hantavirus outbreak and the anxieties of our times
The outbreak calls for monitoring and coordinated response — not panic. It is also a reminder to continue investing in strong disease surveillance, laboratory capacity, and timely communication
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May 13, 2026
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SC’s mediation bid hits hurdle after Rani Kapur files plea against Priya
The Supreme Court's attempt to broker peace in the bitter inheritance dispute within the family of late businessman Sunjay Kapur appeared to hit an early hurdle on Tuesday, barely days after former Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud was appointed as mediator, with Kapur’s mother Rani Kapur accusing her daughter-in-law Priya Kapur of attempting a “forced takeover” of the disputed estate even during the pendency of the court-monitored mediation process.
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May 13, 2026
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Badminton's string theory and secrets within
When you step onto the badminton court and swing your racquet, sometimes it all just clicks.
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May 13, 2026
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UK PM rejects calls to quit as ministers resign
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer insisted on Tuesday that he has no intention of resigning as calls grew louder within his Labour Party for him to step down and some junior members of his government quit in protest.
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May 13, 2026
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Defence secy: India to project power across Indo-Pacific by 2047
DEFENCE FORCES VISION 2047 UNVEILED IN MARCH AIMS TO TRANSFORM MILITARY INTO A WORLD-CLASS FORCE BY 2047
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May 13, 2026
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Anxious aspirants call move ‘demotivating
The decision to cancel the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (UG) 2026 examination came as a major setback for many students after months — and in some cases years — of preparation.
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