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May 14, 2026

Akhilesh's brother Prateek Yadav dies

Prateek Yadav, younger half-brother of Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, died in Lucknow on Wednesday morning after suffering a cardiac arrest linked to severe pulmonary clotting, doctors said. He was 38.

1 mins

Trump in China

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday arrived in Beijing for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, with trade tensions, the Iran war and America’s arms sales to Taiwan expected to dominate discussions.

1 mins

Cabinet clears MSP hike, coal gasification push

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for 14 kharif crops for the 2026-27 season, with an estimated payout of Rs 2.60 lakh crore, and also cleared a major scheme to promote surface coal and lignite gasification projects with a financial outlay of Rs 37,500 crore.

1 mins

Vijay clears floor test

The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government, led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, successfully proved its majority in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly. The confidence motion was passed with 144 votes in favour and 22 votes against, while 5 members abstained.

2 mins

TATA TRUST PLEA WITHDRAWN

In a significant development involving the functioning of the Sir Ratan Tata Trust (SRTT), the Bombay HC on Wednesday permitted the withdrawal of a petition seeking a stay on the Trust's crucial board meeting scheduled for May 16, while making strong observations on the conduct of the petitioner and the manner in which the plea had been filed.

2 mins

FAIMA files case in SC for NTA overhaul

On Wednesday, the Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) moved the Supreme Court on behalf of the 22.7 lakh students who will have to reappear for the exams after the National Testing Agency (NTA) dropped the exam National Eligibility cum entrance exam undergraduate (NEET - UG). Seimultaneously a Mumbai-based advocate has sent a legal notice to the NTA.

1 mins

“Tracking devices, panic buttons must”

In a major push to augment passenger safety, the Supreme Court has directed that no public service vehicle will be granted a fitness certificate or transport permit unless it is fitted with Vehicle Location Tracking Devices (VLTDs) and emergency panic buttons.

2 mins

PM drives change by example

PM Narendra Modi cuts his convoy down to one escort car, cabinet colleagues follow suit by reducing the number of vehicles

2 mins

AI slashes more routes

Air India has announced a sweeping rationalisation of its global flight network amid mounting geopolitical and economic pressures. The airline is significantly scaling back operations across five continents between June and August as the continuing crisis in West Asia erodes the commercial viability of long-haul travel. The carrier has temporarily suspended operations on five routes while reducing frequencies on 22 others.

2 mins

CBSE 12th success rate dips to 85.20%

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Wednesday announced the Class 12 board examination results, with Maharashtra schools registering a mixed performance amid a nationwide dip in pass percentage.

1 mins

MAHA CUTS CONVOYS & TOURS, REVS UP EV

Responding swiftly to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for austerity and reduction in unnecessary expenditure amid growing global uncertainty, the Maharashtra government on Wednesday announced a series of measures, including curtailing foreign tours, reducing official convoy vehicles and promoting the use of electric vehicles (EVs).

3 mins

Properties of AIMIM neta tied to Nashik case razed

After allegations surfaced that he had helped shelter the alleged mastermind in the Nashik TCS religious conversion case, AIMIM corporator Mateen Patel faced demolition action by the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation (CSMC) on Wednesday.

1 mins

Woman detained in Pune, CBI nabs 5, probe widens

Manisha Waghmare is suspected to be a key link connecting students with agents; 2-day transit custody for Nashik student

1 mins

Centre approves long-awaited Nagpur airport makeover

The Union cabinet has approved the long-awaited upgradation and modernisation of Nagpur’s Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar international airport.

1 mins

'Sena style action if Marathi name boards missing'

Shops and commercial establishments should put up prominently visible name boards in Marathi Devanagari script, otherwise they will see action in Shiv Sena style, deputy mayor Sanjay Ghadi warned on Wednesday.

1 mins

Faith groups slam Udhayanidhi's 'Sanatan' remark

Christians, Muslims and Hindus in Mumbai have condemned Tamil Nadu MLA Udhayanidhi Stalin’s assembly speech on Tuesday, in which he advocated the “eradication of Sanatan”.

1 mins

In a first, CCTVs cover CM's official residence

In a significant move, the Chief Minister’s official residence, Varsha, has been brought under CCTV surveillance.

1 mins

RPF likely to secure Bullet train corridor

Elaborate plans for three dedicated RPF police stations and high-tech surveillance system along the route

1 mins

Notice to NTA dubs move to nix exam arbitrary and unlawful

A legal notice has been sent to the National Testing Agency (NTA), education ministry and National Medical Commission, challenging the cancellation of the NEET-UG exam.

1 mins

Major ATS action against Pak-based gang modules

The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on Wednesday conducted coordinated raids at more than 40 locations across the state, targeting individuals allegedly linked to Pakistan-based organised crime and digital recruitment network connected to gangster Shahzad Bhatti and the Dogar gang.

2 mins

Baba Siddique murder case: Akhtar in Nepal

The Mumbai Crime Branch has claimed that Zeeshan Akhtar, the alleged mastermind in the murder case of NCP leader Baba Siddique, is currently hiding in Nepal.

1 mins

Toppers credit consistency and discipline

Pratham Sharma, 98%, Science Pratham Sharma of RN Podar School scored 98% in the Science stream, crediting his success to consistency and regular practice throughout the year.

1 mins

MHADA reserves 610 flats in Vikhroli for HIG

The Mumbai Board of MHADA has reserved 610 flats in the Kannamwar Nagar project at Vikhroli (East) for the Higher Income Group (HIG) category under its 2026 housing lottery.

1 mins

Painting tops 100-mark list

The CBSE declared the Class 12 examination results for 2026 on Wednesday, with Painting emerging as the subject with the highest number of students scoring full marks.

1 mins

Online grading sparks mixed reactions among educators

CBSE CLASS XII | Teachers welcome digi-eval; some link it to stricter marking

1 mins

BKC parking concessions: Pragmatic step for growth but accountability matters

The Maharashtra government’s proposed amendment to the BKC Notified Area Development Control Regulations offers a practical breather to developers in the prime ‘E’ and ‘G’ blocks.

2 mins

Nurses to stage protest from May 18

Nearly 30,000 nurses working in state government hospitals will stage phased demonstrations at Azad Maidan May 18-20 over long-pending demands and opposition to the proposed district-level transfer policy.

1 mins

State's 1st padel courts to come up in Thane

State transport minister Pratap Sarnaik on Wednesday announced that Maharashtra’s first dedicated padel court facility is being developed in Thane and is expected to be completed within the next two-and-a-half months.

1 mins

Liquidation ordered for real estate firm

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has directed the liquidation of real estate firm GS Constro & Infra Private Limited after the insolvency resolution process failed to yield any resolution plan within the statutory timeline prescribed under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016.

1 mins

Fresh inspection of 410 blood banks in state to tighten norms

The Maharashtra State Blood Transfusion Council has ordered a fresh round of inspections of all 410 blood banks across the state for the financial year 2025-26.

1 mins

BEST vs dog feeder: Retired employee faces eviction notice

A retired Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) employee has been served an eviction notice from staff quarters in Kandivali over allegations of feeding stray dogs, triggering outrage among animal welfare activists who have threatened legal action against the public body.

1 mins

Green cover to combat Kanjurmarg stink crisis

BATTLING THE STENCH | BMC plans green buffer, 15,000 trees across 1 lakh sqmt, odour control systems, real-time monitoring

2 mins

Bike taxi riders seek CM's help as livelihood crisis deepens in state

Association urges phased EV transition, financial aid and restoration of operations for thousands of riders

1 mins

Premium mall rentals touch ₹777/ sq ft high

India’s premium retail real estate market is witnessing strong demand and shrinking vacancy levels, with the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) emerging as one of the country’s fastest-growing retail hubs, according to a report released by ANAROCK Group and Images Group in Mumbai.

1 mins

Salim Dola in CB custody till May 25

The Esplanade Court on May 13 remanded Salim Ismabhai Dola, 60, an alleged close aide of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, to the custody of the Mumbai crime branch’s (CB) Unit 7 till May 25.

1 mins

2 held within hrs after gangster’s aide’s son shot at

Mumbai crime branch Unit 3 has cracked the firing case targeting Sameer Sheikh, the son of alleged Dawood Ibrahim aide Asif Dadhi, in Mazgaon.

1 mins

DPR for Metro 13, 3 bids for Metro 14

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has submitted the detailed project report (DPR) for Metro Line 13 to the state government for approval and received fresh consultancy bids for Metro Line 14.

1 mins

Probe sought into vandalism of Cross

Community groups have demanded an investigation into the alleged vandalism of a Cross located on MIDC Road near St John the Baptist Church in Santacruz Electronic Export Processing Zone (SEEPZ), Andheri East, claiming that the act was a deliberate attempt to hurt the religious sentiments of the Christian community.

1 mins

Residents of Govandi oppose razing drive, demand fresh survey

Call demolitions ‘vague, procedurally improper’

1 mins

Policeman's son, 23, booked

A case of sexual misconduct involving a minor boy has surfaced from Bhawani Peth Police Colony in Pune.

1 mins

Weekly PCOD clinics at govt hosps

Women in Pune will now have access to dedicated “Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD) Clinics” at government hospitals as part of a new Maharashtra government initiative aimed at improving women’s hormonal and reproductive healthcare.

1 mins

Cyber fraud cases rise across Pune, PCMC

Cyber fraud cases are rising rapidly across Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, with fraudsters using fake bill payment links, investment schemes, customer care scams and APK files to cheat citizens.

2 mins

Opp parties demand Edu Min's resignation

The controversy surrounding the NEET-UG 2024 question paper leak intensified on Wednesday as opposition parties staged protests in Pune against the central government.

1 mins

IT employees seek WFH after PM Modi's appeal

Amid worsening traffic congestion in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, IT employees have been consistently demanding work-from-home and hybrid work policies, saying long daily commutes are affecting their health, finances and productivity.

2 mins

Woman murders mother-in-law

A 60-year-old woman allegedly murdered her 80-year-old mother-in-law by attacking her with a knife over a domestic dispute at their residence in the Ambegaon Budruk area of Pune.

1 mins

Aircraft crash-lands in Baramati; no casualty

AIRCRAFT CRASH | Trainee pilot escapes safely after technical malfunction

2 mins

MIT-ADT student selected for fencing event in Shanghai

Tejas Manoj Patil, a student of the School of Computing (SOC) at MIT Art, Design and Technology University, Loni Kalbhor, Pune, has been selected to represent India in the prestigious ‘Foil Grand Prix’ Fencing Championship scheduled to be held in Shanghai, China, from May 15 to 17.

1 mins

Jalgaon sizzles at 46C

Jalgaon city continued to reel under an intense heatwave on Tuesday, with the temperature touching 46 degrees Celsius at Jain Hills for the second consecutive day.

1 mins

Externed criminal nabbed

The Detection Branch (DB) of the Waluj MIDC Police Station arrested a listed and externed criminal and seized two stolen two-wheelers from his possession.

1 mins

Farmers stage agitation against proposed e-way

SHAKTIPEETH EXPRESSWAY PROJECT | Farmers claim the ‡1 lakh crore project is unnecessary

1 mins

Rickshaw union demands fixed pick-up, drop points

Auto-rickshaw drivers under the banner of the Lal Bavta Rickshaw Chalak Union staged a demonstration in front of the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation (CSMC) headquarters on Monday, demanding designated pick-up and drop points across the city.

1 mins

Free kidney, liver transplants at MVP Hospital in Nashik

Kidney and liver transplant surgeries will now be available at Dr Vasantrao Pawar Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre in Adgaon, operated by the Maratha Vidya Prasarak Samaj (MVP).

1 mins

Withdrawal of retirement funds soon to be automated: EPFO

Retirement fund body Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) will soon automate the process for settling final provident fund withdrawal claims, fast-tracking the money transfer to bank accounts, a top official said on Wednesday.

1 mins

Goyal calls for taking India's exports to $1 tn this year

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday asked for taking the country's goods and services exports to $1 trillion this fiscal year.

1 mins

Gold prices soars by ₹8,550

Gold prices soared by ₹8,550 to reach ₹1,65,350 per 10 grams in the local market on Wednesday after the government increased the import duty on precious metals to 15%.

1 mins

RBI eases rules for outward remittances

The RBI on Wednesday removed the prior approval requirement for non-bank entities to form tie-up arrangements for facilitating outward remittance services through banks in India.

1 mins

RUPEE HITS RECORD LOW OF 95.80/USD

The rupee on Wednesday slipped to an all-time low of 95.80 against the US dollar before settling at 95.66, as the cumulative strain of elevated crude prices and West Asia geopolitical concerns offset hopes of lower dollar demand due to import curbs.

1 mins

GILTS END STEADY

Prices of government bonds ended steady after giving up early gains due to a rise in prices of Brent crude oil, dealers said on Wednesday.

1 mins

W Asia crisis yet to impact inflation, but fuel prices pass-through to shape outlook

The ongoing tensions in West Asia have not yet significantly impacted India's retail inflation, but the future trajectory of price rises will depend on fuel price pass-through and progress in summer crop coverage, according to a SBI report.

1 mins

Gold, silver imports from Dubai may rise after duty hike: GTRI

The significant increase in the import duty on gold and silver from 6% to 15% may lead to an increase in imports from Dubai through the free trade agreement route, think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said on Wednesday.

1 mins

RBI likely to pay record dividend to govt this year

The RBI is expected to pay the highest-ever dividend to the government, providing the Centre with a fiscal cushion to address challenges arising from the ongoing Middle East crisis, sources said.

1 mins

MORGAN STANLEY SEES INDIA GDP GROWTH STRONG AT 6.8%

GROWTH MOMENTUM | Brokerage projects Sensex at 89,000 till June 2027

1 mins

Niti Aayog to strengthen model concession pact framework for multi-modal logistics parks

Niti Aayog is closely working with the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and National Highways Logistics Management Limited (NHLML) for the revision and updating of the model concession agreement for multi-modal logistics parks.

1 mins

SEBI proposes easier rules for MFs to use intraday borrowing

Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Wednesday proposed allowing mutual funds to use intraday borrowing lines for a wider range of cash management needs, including trade settlements, forex obligations and derivative margin payments, beyond just meeting redemption payouts.

1 mins

RBI Guv says fuel prices may go up if Iran war continues

Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Tuesday said that if the Middle East conflict continues, India may be forced to raise petrol and diesel prices due to the soaring cost of crude oil in the global market.

1 mins

Stock mkts snap four days of losses; end marginally higher

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty ended marginally higher on Wednesday, snapping a four-session losing streak.

1 mins

Bandhan Bank promoter sells 2% stake in 8 mths

Bandhan Financial Holdings Ltd, promoter of Bandhan Bank Ltd, has sold over 2% stake in the bank over the past eight months through the open market, according to an exchange filing.

1 mins

Cipla profit down 55.32% at ₹542.51 cr in Q4

Cipla Ltd on Wednesday reported a 55.32% dip in consolidated net profit to ₹542.51 crore for the March quarter, impacted by a decline in revenue in its North American market and higher expenses.

1 mins

TVS Motor Q4 PAT jumps 17.5% to ₹819.55 cr

TVS Motor Company Ltd on Wednesday reported a 17.5% rise in consolidated net profit to ₹819.55 crore in the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2026, driven by robust vehicle sales.

1 mins

Swiggy tweaks board norms for Indian-owned company tag

Swiggy on Wednesday clarified that proposed changes to its board nomination framework are part of a broader endeavour to eventually qualify as an Indian-owned and controlled company (IOCC) under the country's foreign exchange regulations.

1 mins

PFC Q4 PAT rises 3% to ₹8598 crore

Co flags concerns on RBI's upper-level NBFC draft

1 mins

Tata Motors Q4 profit rises 34% to ₹1,793 cr

Commercial vehicle maker Tata Motors Ltd on Wednesday reported a 33.8% rise in consolidated net profit at ₹1,793 crore in the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2026, driven by strong volume growth.

1 mins

Black Box completes acquisition of 2S Inovações Tecnológicas

Essar Group IT firm Black Box on Wednesday said it has completed the acquisition of Brazil-based system integrator 2S Inovações Tecnológicas SA.

1 mins

Uber to set up its first data centre in India in partnership with Adani Grp

Global ride-hailing major Uber is set to establish its first data centre in India in partnership with the Adani Group, Chief Executive Officer Dara Khosrowshahi said on Wednesday.

1 mins

Oil India Q4 net profit jumps 62% on higher crude production

State-owned Oil India Ltd on Wednesday reported a 62% jump in consolidated fourth quarter profit, helped by higher crude oil production and improved price realisation.

1 mins

Rolls-Royce, HAL joint venture doubles down on India mfg

International Aerospace Manufacturing Private Ltd (IAMPL), the joint venture between Rolls-Royce and Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), on Wednesday unveiled a 12-acre expansion of its manufacturing hub at Hosur in Tamil Nadu to bolster the aviation supply chain.

1 mins

Tourism Finance Q4 net profit rises 6%

Tourism Finance Corporation of India Ltd. on Wednesday reported an 8.6% rise in net sales to ₹73.89 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 2026, compared with ₹68.04 crore in the corresponding quarter last year.

1 mins

HPCL posts record profit of ₹17,258 crore in FY26 ahead of war shock

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) on Wednesday reported a record net profit during the March quarter and the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, aided by healthy marketing and refining margins before the full impact of war-driven disruptions in global energy markets hit earnings.

1 mins

Maruti Suzuki earmarks ₹1,372 cr on green logistics, crosses 30 lakh dispatches via rail

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) on Wednesday said it has committed ₹1,372 crore towards dedicated green logistics infrastructure to increase the share of rail-based vehicle dispatches to 35% by 2030-31.

1 mins

L&T to set up extra-high voltage substations in Middle East

Infrastructure major Larsen & Toubro (L&T) on Wednesday said its Power Transmission & Distribution (PT&D) business vertical has secured orders from clients in the Middle East for setting up extra-high voltage substations.

1 mins

Bharti Airtel Q4 PAT drops 33.5% to ₹7,325 cr

Bharti Airtel posted a 33.5% decline in consolidated net profit to ₹7,325 crore for the March 2026 quarter, mainly due to one-time provisions related to statutory and tax liabilities, according to a company filing.

1 mins

NCDEX revises lean periods for farm commodities

National Commodity Clearing Ltd (NCCL), a subsidiary of National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange, has revised the lean periods for 19 agricultural commodities, with the changes set to take effect from June 1.

1 mins

AEPC seeks zero cotton duty

Apparel Export Promotion Council on Wednesday urged the Centre to abolish the existing 11 per cent import duty on cotton, saying elevated raw material prices are hurting the competitiveness of India’s textile and apparel sector in global markets.

1 mins

USDA sees lower global cotton output

The United States Department of Agriculture has projected global cotton production for 2026-27 at 116.04 million bales, over 5% lower than the estimated 122.64 million bales in 2025-26, according to its latest World Agriculture Supply and Demand Estimates report.

1 mins

Tur gains on import concerns

Prices of chana and tur strengthened across key wholesale markets on Wednesday as concerns over costly imports, a weakening rupee and lower arrivals supported sentiment in the pulses market, traders said.

1 mins

Bullion futures surge after duty hike

Gold and silver futures surged sharply on Wednesday after the government increased import duties on precious metals to 15%, triggering a rally in domestic bullion markets amid concerns over rising import costs.

1 mins

India's palm oil frenzy sends edible oil import bill soaring

India’s vegetable oil imports rose sharply by 13% during the first half of the 2025-26 oil year, highlighting the country’s continued dependence on overseas supplies to meet domestic cooking oil demand.

1 mins

OPEC cuts 2026 oil demand forecast

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has lowered its forecast for global crude oil demand growth in 2026 to 1.2 million barrels per day (bpd) from 1.4 million bpd projected earlier, citing slower consumption expectations across major economies in its latest monthly oil market report.

1 mins

Govt raises MSP for kharif crops; sunflower, cotton see sharp hike

The government on Wednesday announced a hike in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for paddy by ₹72 to ₹2,441 per quintal for the 2026-27 kharif marketing season, while sharper increases for pulses, oilseeds and cotton were aimed at reducing import dependency and encouraging crop diversification.

1 mins

Grain mkts steady; maize outlook turns bullish on acreage fears

Grain prices remained largely steady across key spot markets in the country on Wednesday, with traders citing balanced demand-supply dynamics for wheat, maize and rice.

1 mins

West Asia crisis drives inflation

India’s economy is increasingly feeling the heat of the escalating West Asia conflict, as the ongoing US-Iran tensions continue to disrupt global energy markets and push up the prices of essential commodities.

1 mins

Indices end higher amid volatility

Nifty index opened negative and after the slip to 23260 zones in the first tick, it witnessed recovery and went up to 23580 levels.

2 mins

Cong demands JPC probe into NEET paper leak

The Congress on Wednesday demanded Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the cancellation of the NEET-UG exam and called for a probe by a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) into the \"paper leak scandal”.

1 mins

Khera appears before Assam cops in Sarma wife’s case

Congress leader Pawan Khera appeared before the Assam Police Crime Branch on Wednesday for questioning in connection with cases filed by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sharma.

1 mins

Suvendu opts for Bhabanipur seat, gives up Nandigram

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari took oath as MLA for the Bhabanipur constituency on Tuesday, vacating his Nandigram seat.

1 mins

₹22 cr sent to K’taka dead beneficiaries

Around Rs 22 crore was reportedly transferred to bank accounts of deceased beneficiaries in Dakshina Kannada under the State government's Gruha Lakshmi scheme.

1 mins

NIA arrests narco-terrorist extradited from Portugal

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday arrested wanted narco-terrorist Iqbal Singh alias Shera after successfully securing his extradition from Portugal.

1 mins

Rangasamy sworn in as Puducherry CM

All India NR Congress (AINRC) leader N Rangasamy was on Wednesday sworn in as the Puducherry Chief Minister.

1 mins

Cabinet nod to Ahmedabad semi high speed railway project

The Union Cabinet has approved the construction of the country’s first semi high-speed railway project, planned with indigenously developed technology.

1 mins

CBI gets WB nod to act against tainted babus

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday said his government has granted the CBI sanction to proceed against officials accused in corruption cases linked to recruitments in schools and civic bodies, while asserting the administration would follow a \"zero-tolerance\" policy towards graft.

1 mins

BJP sweeps Haryana municipal elections

The BJP on Wednesday swept the municipal corporation polls, registering emphatic wins in Panchkula, Ambala and Sonipat, with Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini describing the outcome as a reflection of people's trust in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership.

1 mins

Inter-faith love fine if girls not lured: RSS on love jihad

No one can question \"sheer pure love\" even if it's between individuals of different religions, but any planned conspiracy to take away Hindu girls is definitely problematic, top RSS functionary Dattatreya Hosabale has said.

1 mins

CM: UCC Bill to be tabled in Assam Assembly on May 26

The Assam Cabinet on Wednesday approved a draft proposal for the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), bringing the state closer to joining Uttarakhand, Goa and Gujarat in implementing the common law.

1 mins

BJP preaching austerity, spent ₹6K cr on publicity: Congress

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday attacked the BJP for its \"extravagant\" spending on self-promotion, alleging the party spent nearly Rs 6,000 crore on advertisements over the last 12 years.

1 mins

SC stays ‘atrocious’ HC order against TVK MLA

The Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed the Madras High Court order which had restrained TVK MLA R Sreenivasa Sethupathi from participating in the floor test in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.

1 mins

BJP to replicate Bengal model for UP elections

Drawing on its performance in West Bengal and Assam, the BJP has launched an aggressive organisational drive in Uttar Pradesh for the 2027 Assembly elections.

1 mins

Suspected militants kill 3 Manipur church leaders

Three church leaders were killed and four others injured in an attack by suspected militants in Manipur's Kangpokpi district on Wednesday, police said.

1 mins

GANDHIS AND 3 MEN IN THE KERALA BOAT

DEADLOCK | 10 days after poll results, Cong to name CM today as posters warn against elevating Venugopal to the top post

1 mins

'Not a casteist abuse if inside pvt residence'

The Supreme Court has quashed proceedings under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act against individuals accused of hurling caste-based abuses at a complainant belonging to the Scheduled Caste community inside a private residence, reports Live Law.

1 mins

Hinduism is a way of life: SC

No need to visit temple to prove your belief, says judge in Sabarimala case

1 mins

PIL against tax waiver for agri income junked

The HC termed the plea ‘misconceived’

1 mins

Goa pilots ‘net positive p’yat’ model in 3 villages

The Goa Energy Development Agency (GEDA) has initiated an ambitious push toward village-level sustainability through a new “Net Positive Panchayat” (NPP) concept, with Calangute, Harvalem and Cavrem-Pirla selected for the pilot phase under the Goa Energy Roadmap 2050.

1 mins

RGP plunges into deeper turmoil, social media slugfest continues

The ongoing internal turmoil in the Revolutionary Goans Party (RGP) is showing no signs of ebbing and the public slugfest on social media by members aligned to either factions continued on Wednesday.

1 mins

Coastal body seeks compliance report on sealing 6 illegal jetties

COMPLAINANTS FLAG LACK OF EFFECTIVE ACTION

1 mins

BITS Pilani PhD scholar found dead at rented flat

SEVENTH DEATH LINKED TO GOA INSTITUTE

1 mins

Mala fish deaths: Illegal sewage outlets of seven houses sealed

CCP DIRECTS OWNERS TO OBTAIN PROPER CONNECTIONS

1 mins

NATIONAL GIANTS SWEEP GOA’S IRON ORE SECTOR

GOAN MINERS LOSE GRIP, JUST 6 OF 17 BLOCKS AUCTIONED BY THE GOVERNMENT BAGGED BY GOA-BASED FIRMS

2 mins

RTI bombshell targets long-serving officials at Surat Civil Hospital

A fresh controversy has erupted over administrative accountability at Surat’s New Civil Hospital after a public representation called for the immediate transfer of several Class-1 and Class-2 officers who have reportedly been serving in the same institution for years—some for more than a decade.

1 mins

Gujarat police ban public parading of accused

In a major move aimed at safeguarding human dignity and restoring public trust, Gujarat Police has issued fresh statewide guidelines prohibiting the public parading, unnecessary handcuffing, and humiliating treatment of accused persons during arrests and investigations.

1 mins

₹1.66 crore gold heist by a salesgirl rocks A'bad

In a shocking incident that has sent tremors across Ahmedabad’s jewellery trade, a salesgirl allegedly vanished with gold jewellery worth a staggering ₹1.66 crore from a showroom in the Nikol area.

1 mins

₹400 crore ‘data investment’ scam rocks GIFT City

A massive investment fraud worth over ₹400 crore has surfaced from Gujarat’s financial hub, GIFT City, leaving more than 33,000 investors across Gujarat, Haryana and Goa fearing the loss of their life savings.

1 mins

₹20,667 cr Ahmedabad-Dholera semi high speed rail project approved

In a major infrastructure push for Gujarat, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the ₹20,667-crore Ahmedabad (Sarkhej)-Dholera semi-high-speed double-line railway project — the first such corridor planned using indigenous railway technology in India.

1 mins

Nirma Group helicopter makes emergency landing in Navsari due to technical snag

A potential aviation disaster was narrowly avoided on Wednesday after a helicopter carrying five passengers was forced to make an emergency landing in an open field near Bhatha village, close to Maroli in Navsari district.

1 mins

Amul raises milk prices by ₹2 per litre from May 14

Leading dairy brand Amul has announced a ₹2 per litre increase in milk prices across several popular variants, with the revised rates coming into effect from May 14.

1 mins

Jewellery industry backs nation first call amid gold duty hike concerns

India’s gems and jewellery sector has responded cautiously to the government's decision to increase gold import duty from 5% to 10% and agri cess from 1% to 5%, with industry leaders expressing support for national economic priorities while warning of serious implications for exporters and MSMEs.

1 mins

Gujarat cuts VIP convoys after PM Modi’s fuel appeal

AUSTERITY | Governor to travel by bus and train; ministers lose convoy privileges as state backs PM’s fuel-saving appeal

2 mins

91 trafficked children rescued from Surat textile units in major multi-state operation

In one of the most disturbing child labour revelations in recent years, authorities have rescued 91 trafficked children from textile units in Surat, exposing a deeply organised inter-state trafficking network that allegedly exploited minors as young as seven for long hours of forced labour.

1 mins

CM MOVES WITH FLEET OF 7 VEHICLES, MINISTERS CUT FUEL CONSUMPTION

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, who used to move with 13 cars, went to Narsinghpur with a fleet of seven cars on Wednesday.

1 mins

INDORE'S ANUBHUTI IS STATE TOPPER

Anubhuti Agrawal (99.2%) from Indore has emerged as the state topper in the CBSE Class 12, placing Indore at the top of Madhya Pradesh’s merit chart.

1 mins

HC begins final hearing on OBC quota pleas

The Madhya Pradesh High Court on Wednesday began final hearing on 86 petitions challenging reservation for the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category.

1 mins

ONE OFFICER, ONE CAR ORDER ISSUED 7 YEARS AGO, SHELVED

FUEL CONSERVATION DRIVE | Govt may issue fresh order amid rising petrol and diesel prices

1 mins

Loans, lost years and marriage pressure

NEET CANCELLATION SHATTERS DREAMS OF ASPIRANTS

2 mins

Girls outshine boys in Bhopal region

MP falls short of nat'l avg with 79.43% pass percentage

1 mins

SC reserves verdict on TET review petitions

The Supreme Court said on Wednesday that all relaxations related to the Teachers Eligibility Test (TET) had already been granted and no teacher can be appointed in future recruitment processes without clearing the eligibility examination.

1 mins

NGT orders crackdown on banned firecrackers, specially 'laris' across MP

The Central Zone Bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) in Bhopal has directed authorities across Madhya Pradesh to strictly enforce the ban on harmful firecrackers, especially series crackers or laris, and ensure compliance with Supreme Court and tribunal orders on pollution control.

1 mins

Primary teachers: High Court orders fresh merit list

Major setback for 13,089 selected candidates

1 mins

RETD JUDGE'S PREGNANT daughter-in-law found hanging

Woman's family alleges mental harassment by husband and in-laws

1 mins

Yogi Govt Revives Small Rivers Across UP

After the success of the ‘One District-One Product’ initiative, the Uttar Pradesh government has launched an ambitious ‘One District-One River’ campaign to restore small rivers and strengthen water conservation across the state.

1 mins

BWSSB sets sewer desilting time

Ahead of the upcoming monsoon season, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has directed officials to complete all sewer desilting works within the next 15 days to prevent inconvenience to citizens.

1 mins

Consumer body directs insurer to pay

The Dharwad District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has directed Cholamandalam MS General Insurance to compensate a senior citizen whose insured two-wheeler was stolen in Hubballi.

1 mins

Pourakarmikas protest, demand NIMHANS like facility

Members of Karnataka State Pourakarmika Federation held a massive protest outside the office of the Deputy Commissioner in Mysuru on Wednesday demanding that the state government take up the construction of a NIMHANS-like hospital at Gudumadanahalli in Varuna hobli of Mysuru District.

1 mins

Rare Miyazaki mango priced at ₹3,000 per kg, draws visitors

The exotic Japanese variety Miyazaki mango, known globally as one of the most expensive fruits in the world, has become the highlight of a fruit exhibition and sale event organised in Koppal district.

1 mins

Doorstep delivery of property documents begins

In a major governance reform aimed at simplifying property ownership processes, the Karnataka government has launched the ‐Namma Khate Namma Hakku‐ campaign to deliver property documents directly to citizens’ homes across Bengaluru.

1 mins

Belagavi startup builds 'Made in India' encryption

As the \"Beyond Bengaluru\" initiative gains momentum, Tier-2 cities in Karnataka are rapidly becoming hotspots for cutting-edge technology.

2 mins

Bengaluru Police crack down on miscreants creating public fear

Police: Accused were seen showing violent behaviour in public

1 mins

Amid Kerala CM dilemma, CM's Delhi visit creates buzz

The unresolved political situation in Kerala has once again sparked ripple effects in Karnataka’s Congress circles, with internal political activity gaining momentum in the state.

1 mins

89 exam leaks since Modi came to power: K'taka minister Lad

Karnataka Minister Santosh Lad on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Central government over the alleged NEET question paper leak and claimed that repeated examination irregularities under the Narendra Modi-led government had adversely affected lakhs of students across the country.

1 mins

ACB exposes irregularities at Shamshabad tahsildar office

Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau conducted a surprise inspection at the office of the Tahsildar & Executive Magistrate and Joint Sub-Registrar, Shamshabad Mandal, uncovering serious irregularities and alleged corrupt practices.

1 mins

TTD warns devotees against rumours on SRIVANI tickets

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has urged devotees not to believe rumours and misleading reports circulating on social media and in certain newspapers regarding the booking of SRIVANI Trust tickets.

1 mins

DARUSSALAM STRETCH FACES 45-DAY TRAFFIC CURBS

Hyderabad Traffic Police has imposed major traffic diversions in the Darussalam area following the start of RCC Box Drain construction works between SBI Bank and Chaknawadi Culvert from May 13.

1 mins

Telangana CM positive on Ex-Servicemen Corporation

Director of the Sainik Welfare Department, Brigadier N.R. Babu (Retd), met Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Wednesday and discussed several issues related to the welfare of ex-servicemen in the State.

1 mins

BRSV protests at Lok Bhavan over NEET-UG paper leak

Activists of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi Vidyarthi (BRSV) staged a protest at Lok Bhavan on Wednesday condemning the alleged leak of the NEET-UG examination paper and the subsequent cancellation of the exam.

1 mins

Activists detained, FIRs filed over KBR Park tree felling protest

Police have registered an FIR against activists following a midnight incident over tree felling near KBR Park in Hyderabad.

1 mins

Hyderabad’s 15 lakh tonne waste pile near IKEA raises alarm

Hyderabad is facing a massive construction and demolition waste crisis after the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) flagged an estimated 15 lakh tonnes of debris accumulated in the Gachibowli-IKEA stretch near the city’s IT corridor.

1 mins

Guv pushes for Scouts & Guides in private schools

Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Wednesday called for expanding Bharat Scouts and Guides (BSG) activities in private schools across the State, while reviewing the organisation's growth and future plans at Raj Bhavan in Hyderabad.

1 mins

Cantonment accused of turning blind eye to builders' violations

Builders appear to be running amok in the Secunderabad Cantonment Board (SCB) limits, with serious allegations that officials are selectively enforcing rules — harsh on ordinary citizens but lenient towards influential builders and leaders who manage to “please” them.

2 mins

Vijayan breaks silence with attack on NTA

Pinarayi Vijayan has demanded the disbanding of the National Testing Agency after the cancellation of NEET-UG 2026 over alleged question paper leaks, sharpening political pressure on the central examination body as more than 22 lakh medical aspirants await clarity on a fresh test schedule.

1 mins

Seaplane trials edge Lakshadweep closer to Kochi

Kochi moved closer to a regular high-speed air link with Lakshadweep on Wednesday after seaplane trial operations from Cochin International Airport to the island territory began under a scheduled three-day assessment programme.

1 mins

Court steps in over siblings' plea against parents breakup

Kerala High Court has sought a report from the Principal District and Sessions Judge, Palakkad, after three young siblings approached the district administration seeking help to prevent the breakdown of their parents’ marriage.

2 mins

League waits for tussle to settle

The Indian Union Muslim League chose to wait for the Congress High Command's decision on the next Chief Minister before making its formal position public.

1 mins

CM deliberations complete 10 days. To be continued

OVER TO TVM | Focus now shifts to CLP meeting in state capital

1 mins

NEET is far from being neat

The Union government has suffered the deep embarrassment of having to cancel the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET-UG) 2026 for medical seats, frustrating 22 lakh aspirants who wrote the examination on May 3.

2 mins

In Assam, challenge of governance

The massive turnout of dignitaries at the swearing-in ceremony of Himanta Biswa Sarma underlined how significant Assam has become for the BJP and the broader National Democratic Alliance.

2 mins

India’s forex satyagraha: The design must match ambition

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s forex conservation call can become the foundation of something lasting, or it can be a speech that ages badly

4 mins

Given its track record, can the Congress pull off a solo act?

Judging from the trends of the last three general elections, the Congress cannot hope to gain a three-digit tally without the support of allies

3 mins

Wes revolt overshadows royal speech

British PM Sir Keir Starmer faced mounting pressure on Wednesday as speculation intensified over a possible leadership challenge by Health Secretary Wes Streeting, overshadowing the King’s Speech and the government's legislative agenda.

1 mins

EVEREST SEASON OFFICIALLY OPENS

Eleven climbing guides reached the summit of Mount Everest on Wednesday after completing rope-fixing operations, officially opening the route for the spring 2026 climbing season in Nepal.

1 mins

Israeli drones kill 12 in Lebanon

At least 12 people, including a woman and two children, were killed in a series of Israeli drone strikes on vehicles south of Beirut on Wednesday, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry, as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah intensified despite a US-brokered ceasefire.

1 mins

Macron halts Kenya meet, faces backlash

French President Emmanuel Macron is facing backlash after interrupting a panel discussion at the Africa Forward Summit in Kenya and demanding silence from the audience.

1 mins

End of Ukraine war very close: Trump

US President Donald Trump said a settlement between Russia and Ukraine was “getting very close”, expressing optimism that the war could soon end after months of fighting and diplomatic efforts.

1 mins

Trump gets red-carpet welcome in Beijing

UNRIVALLED SUMMIT | Don, Xi to discuss trade, Iran war today; top US CEOs accompany prez to boost ties, ease export tensions

1 mins

France confines over 1,700 passengers on British ship after gastroenteritis outbreak

Over 1,700 passengers and crew on a British cruise ship were ordered to remain on board after an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness, French authorities said on Wednesday.

1 mins

Trump's Golden Dome missile defence plan may cost $1.2tn

US President Donald Trump’s proposed Golden Dome missile defence system could cost $1.2 trillion over 20 years, far exceeding the initial $175 billion estimate, according to a Congressional Budget Office report.

1 mins

Rabada fascinated by Sooryavanshi's six-hitting skills

Kagiso Rabada, a champion fast bowler at the peak of his powers, has been left fascinated by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's sensational six-hitting skills in the Indian Premier League (IPL) even though he was at the receiving end briefly.

2 mins

Raghuvanshi, Rinku power KKR to formidable 192

Royal Challengers were 66/1 in six overs at the time of going to press

2 mins

Punjab Kings face must-win battle against Mumbai Indians

PREVIEW | Kings need to win at least two of their remaining games to qualify

2 mins

Vettori accepts Sunrisers were completely outplayed

The former New Zealand left-arm spinner noted that the team did not get the kind of start they wanted

1 mins

RCB, GT on course for top-two finish as the race intensifies

Mumbai Indians, Lucknow Super Giants are the only eliminated teams

2 mins

Srikanth, Sindhu, Lakshya advance in Thailand Open

PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen and Kidambi Srikanth progressed to the singles second round with straight game wins on a mixed day for India at the $500,000 Thailand Open Super 500 tournament here on Wednesday.

1 mins

Jitendra Awhad Cricket Institute wins title

The Jitendra Awhad Cricket Institute clinched the HDFC Bank Parivartan Cup under-12 title with a six-wicket victory over Ashirwad Cricket Club at the Vengsarkar Cricket Academy ground in Mahul, Chembur.

1 mins

Ronaldo made to wait for Saudi title after own goal

For Cristiano Ronaldo, winning a first league title in Saudi Arabia is not coming easy.

1 mins

ISSO and PGTI join hands to promote golf in schools

The International School Sports Organisation (ISSO) signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India (DP World PGTI), the governing body for men’s professional golf in India, in New Delhi on Monday to promote and develop golf within India’s international school ecosystem.

1 mins

Audemars Piguet named official timekeeper for Premier Padel Tour

Swiss watchmaker signs Argentinian padel star Agustin Tapia for a personal deal

2 mins

Centre Court Capital part of $12m raise by PlayReplay

The Stockholm-based company develops AI-powered tennis tracking and automated line-calling systems

1 mins

SAI launches nationwide initiatives for CWG 2030

Torch design and reel challenges kick off ahead of #CWG2030InBharat

1 mins

Swiggy launches real-time IPL ads triggered by sixes

Every six to trigger 66% Swiggy discount on Snapchat

2 mins

FICCI delegation to visit Paris for RIGES 2026 on June 30

TIE-UP | India-France sports collaboration to strengthen at Paris Summit

1 mins

Ganguly features in DreamSetGo's new humour-led campaign

DreamSetGo leverages creator-led content

1 mins

Navigating the Summer Heat: A comprehensive guide to dehydration and UTIs

As temperatures climb and the sun lingers longer in the sky, our bodies undergo significant physiological stress.

3 mins

Sun, Sweat, and Strands: Your guide to frizz-free summer hair

To fight summer hair damage, we must first understand what is happening at a microscopic level.

2 mins

The critical role of midwives in reducing maternal deaths

Around the world, approximately every two minutes, one woman dies from complications associated with pregnancy or childbirth, a tragedy that is both easily preventable and concerning.

2 mins

Say It Before It's Too Late

It's a fact that relationships are like mirrors, and they reflect back exactly how much of yourself you've given away.

1 mins

Is B-town following the PM’s conserve fuel appeal?

To save fuel, several Bollywood stars now prefer nearby studios and modest filming locations

2 mins

PASS RATE DIPS

The CBSE on Wednesday declared the class 12 exam results, revealing that over 85 per cent candidates have cleared the exams this year.

1 mins

How plants fight viruses

By mimicking these protein-based traps, scientists can design plants that are more resilient to devastating viral outbreaks that cause billions of dollars in crop losses globally

1 mins

Small talk, big impact

Teach children to talk about their problems

1 mins

Many options and limited clarity

Today’s learners have more options available to them than any previous generation.

1 mins

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