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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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CaratLane opens mfg plant in Chennai, to double output
JEWELLERY brand CaratLane on Tuesday announced launch of its manufacturing facility at SIDCO industrial area of Sriperumbudur, aiming to double production capacity.
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May 13, 2026
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How parasites outsmart the human body
Kaja Nazimudeen, from Tamil Nadu, asked: How do intestinal worms, such as pinworms, survive in our body with a lot of chemicals in our food intake?
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May 13, 2026
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Himanta takes oath as Assam CM
Four from NDA sworn in as ministers as Sarma begins second consecutive term in top post
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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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Current crisis wake-up call for industries: Goyal
COMMERCE and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said the current global geopolitical uncertainties should serve as a wake-up call for Indian industries, asserting that it cannot be business as usual amid an increasingly volatile global environment.
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May 13, 2026
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Nod for Vivo JV at final stage: Dixon
DIXON Technologies on Tuesday said it is in the final stages of securing government approval for its proposed joint venture with Chinese smartphone maker Vivo.
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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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NEED: ROBOT WARRIORS FOR 3 DOMAINS
THE proliferation of drones in recent conflicts and their unmitigated use in all spheres of life has unwittingly projected them as a panacea for all ills.
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May 13, 2026
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Take steps on Rajasthani language: SC
THE Supreme Court has directed the Rajasthan government to take concrete steps to introduce and make Rajasthani language available as a subject in all schools in the state.
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May 13, 2026
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Higher fuel prices yet to hit consumers: Uday Kotak
AT a time of rising geopolitical uncertainty and fears of an energy-price shock from the ongoing Middle East conflict, Uday Kotak on Tuesday urged India Inc and policymakers to prepare for “rough weather”, warning that the impact of higher fuel prices is yet to fully hit Indian consumers.
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May 13, 2026
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ANDHRA DATA CENTRE PUSH A LESSON FOR REST OF INDIA
NDIAS hunger for data is growing fast, thanks to the spread of 5G networks and artificial intelligence.
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May 13, 2026
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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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NEET-UG cancelled, CBI begins paper leak probe
Re-exam notice in 7-10 days; one accused arrested from Nashik
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May 13, 2026
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J’khand HC pulls up cops on missing girl
EXPRESSING concern over the police’s failure to trace a girl missing since 2018, the Jharkhand HC on Tuesday directed all SPs and IOs who served in Gumla during the past seven years to appear before it.
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May 13, 2026
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Rahul dissent note to panel tasked to pick new CBI boss
THE selection of the next CBI chief on Tuesday was marred by controversy as Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi issued a dissent note on the selection process.
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May 13, 2026
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HC slams Prayagraj ADM for nixing plea of Muslim willing to take to Hinduism
THE Allahabad HC reprimanded an Additional District Magistrate (ADM) for ordering unwarranted and repeated police inquiries under the Uttar Pradesh’s anti-conversion law against a Muslim man who converted to Hinduism.
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May 13, 2026
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RETAIL INFLATION IN APRIL HITS 13-MONTH HIGH OF 3.48%
RETAIL inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), rose to 13-month high of 3.48% in April from 3.40% in March, primarily due to higher food prices, data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on Tuesday showed.
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May 13, 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'S ROLE IN VISION 2047
HE 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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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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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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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
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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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1-man judicial panel to probe Bargi tragedy
13 DEATHS
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May 12, 2026
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UWW cannot interfere in internal affairs: Lalovic
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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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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FIX ACCOUNTABILITY FOR MOB LYNCHING IN ODISHA
HE 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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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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'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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