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Trump heads to Beijing to meet Xi Jinping; Trade, Iran, and Taiwan on the table
US President Donald Trump departed for Beijing and is scheduled to have a high-stakes meeting with China’s leader Xi Jinping, carrying a packed agenda of trade, war diplomacy, and Taiwan, for his first visit to the East Asian country since 2017 and the most consequential US-China summit in decades.
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May 13, 2026
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Sakshi appeals to PM Modi over Vinesh Phogat trials
Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik (photo) has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene in Vinesh Phogat’s ongoing tussle with the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), backing her fellow grappler after being denied participation in the National Open Ranking Tournament in Gonda.
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May 13, 2026
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Trump ‘seriously considering’ resuming hostilities in West Asia
US President Donald Trump is seriously considering resuming hostilities in West Asia, CNN reported citing presidential aides.
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May 13, 2026
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PM Modi, a great ascetic, has taken care of entire country: MLA Shambhunath Tundiya
Somnath Temple, one of Hinduism’s most revered pilgrimage sites and regarded as the first Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva, marked the 75th anniversary of its post-independence reconstruction, an occasion being celebrated as a moment of immense pride for followers of Sanatan Dharma across the country.
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May 13, 2026
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Taiwan to closely monitor Trump-Xi summit
There is palpable anxiety in Taiwan on the eve of US President Donald Trump’s visit to China, as people here hope the island does not become a bargaining chip for negotiations between the American leader and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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May 13, 2026
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India advises China to 'reflect' on support for Pakistan during Op Sindoor
In a stern message to China for helping Pakistan during Operation Sindoor in May last year, the government on Tuesday said it is for nations who consider themselves responsible to reflect whether supporting attempts to protect terrorist infrastructure affects their “reputation and standing”.
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May 13, 2026
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2 die in fire at Tiljala godown, 5 seriously hurt
Two persons were killed and five sustained serious injuries in a devastating fire at a five storied building at Tiljala this afternoon.
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May 13, 2026
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India to host BRICS Foreign Ministers’ meet with key focus on global, regional issues
Amid the West Asia crisis, India is hosting a key BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on 14 and 15 May at Bharat Mandapam here to discuss global and regional issues of mutual interest.
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May 13, 2026
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How Human and Animal Bodies Generate Magnetic Fields
The body appears quiet only from the outside. Beneath the skin, an endless electrical drama unfolds every second.
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May 13, 2026
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The tasks ahead
In the short term, the government must restore law and order, stabilise finances, reduce corruption, and reassure citizens that governance will be impartial and accountable. In the medium term, it must undertake structural reforms in industry, agriculture, education, healthcare, and urban governance. Long term goals should be to restore Bengal’s civilisational and intellectual and economic vitality so that it can again earn the respect of India
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May 13, 2026
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Don’t move back to Writers’
The reported plan of the new BJP government in West Bengal to shift the state secretariat back to the Writers’ Building in BBD Bagh from Nabanna, may be presented as a pragmatic step and a return to heritage. But it is actually a failure of imagination.
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May 13, 2026
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Deforestation pushes Amazon closer to climate tipping point below 2°C warming
The Amazon rainforest, often described as the planet’s climatic heartbeat, may be far more fragile than previously understood.
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May 13, 2026
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Cybercrime in Bihar takes dangerous turn as AI-driven fraud targets professionals
Cybercrime in Bihar is entering a more dangerous and sophisticated phase, with experts warning that fraud networks are increasingly using artificial intelligence, psychological manipulation and organised digital operations to target even highly educated individuals.
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May 13, 2026
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PM announces Ayushman Bharat rollout in Bengal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the people of West Bengal would now begin receiving the benefits of the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme following the formation of a Bharatiya Janata Party government in the state, asserting that the new “double-engine government” would ensure effective implementation of major Central welfare programmes.
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May 13, 2026
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Six killed, over 15 injured in twin late-night road mishaps in Nadia
A pall of grief descended over parts of Nadia district after two devastating road accidents within hours of each other claimed six lives, including a five-year-old child, on national highway-12 and adjoining stretches early Tuesday morning.
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May 13, 2026
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Students’ future at stake: Bihar leaders express concern over NEET cancellation
The cancellation of NEET UG 2026 following allegations of paper leaks and examination irregularities has triggered sharp reactions from political leaders and educationists in Bihar, who questioned the credibility and transparency of the country’s examination system and expressed concern over the future of lakhs of students.
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May 13, 2026
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Maoist operative surrenders, urges comrades to rejoin mainstream
A Maoist operative surrendered before the state police administration on Tuesday, expressing his desire to return to the mainstream of society and lead a normal life. The surrendered operative has been identified as Madhai Patra, a resident of Jangipara in Hooghly district.
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May 13, 2026
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Spurs draw with Leeds for priceless point in Premier League survival fight
Tottenham Hotspur took a small and potentially crucial step toward retaining its Premier League status after drawing at home with Leeds United 1-1 on Monday.
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May 13, 2026
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Chief secretary Manoj Agarwal pushes for rule-based governance
West Bengal’s newly appointed chief secretary Manoj Agarwal issued a strong message to the state bureaucracy and asked all the bureaucrats to return to professional and rule-based administration assuring that administration would work independently free from “political interference.”
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May 13, 2026
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Tata Sons likely to induct Tata Steel CMD Narendran in its board
Tata Sons, which is the principal holding company and promoter of the Tata Group of companies, is considering the induction of Tata Steel CEO & MD TV Narendran as a director to the Tata Sons board as early as next month, since Tata Sons is likely to hold its next board meeting on 12 June, according to senior officials.
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May 13, 2026
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Centre revises release date of annual and Q4 GDP estimates to 7 June
The government on Tuesday said it has revised the release date of the provisional estimates (PE) of annual gross domestic product (GDP) and quarterly estimates of GDP for fourth quarter (Q4), from last working day of May to 7 June (or the previous working day if 7 June is a holiday) of every year.
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May 13, 2026
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Tapas Roy is Protem Speaker, will oversee swearing-in of new MLAs
Days after Suvendu Adhikari and five ministers took oath at Brigade Parade Ground, senior BJP leader and Maniktala MLA Tapas Roy took oath as the Protem Speaker on Tuesday at Lol Bhavan. He will oversee the swearing-in of the newly-elected legislators over the next two days.
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May 13, 2026
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After PM-speak, gold traders fear prolonged losses
Traders in the gold hub, Bowbazar, are staring at an uncertain future of business, anticipating a survival crisis if buyers keep themselves away from the shining metal for the next one year.
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May 13, 2026
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RCB seek batting revival against in-form Kolkata Knight Riders
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will look for a much sharper batting performance when they take on three-time title-holders Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in a crucial IPL clash at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur on Wednesday, with both teams entering the match carrying very different momentum in the tournament.
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May 13, 2026
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Banks register strong financial performance, business spikes to ₹283.3 lakh crore
The Public Sector Banks (PSBs) continued to register strong financial performance during FY 2025-26, reflecting sustained business growth, improved asset quality, record profitability and strong capital position.
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May 13, 2026
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Endgame Signals
For the first time since the Ukraine war began, Moscow appears to be preparing its public not for escalation, but for transition.
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May 13, 2026
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Baruipur IC, SI suspended over alleged assault on BJP candidate
Two police personnel attached to West Bengal Police have been suspended following allegations of assaulting BJP candidate Bishwajit Pal in South 24-Parganas district after the declaration of Assembly election results.
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May 13, 2026
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Rahul attacks Centre as NEET cancellation sparks outrage
The cancellation of the NEET 2026 examination on Tuesday drew a fierce attack from the Congress, with senior party leader Rahul Gandhi accusing the BJP-led Centre of destroying the aspirations of more than 2.2 million students through what he termed a “corrupt system” riddled with leaks and institutional failure.
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May 13, 2026
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CBI takes over probe into Chandranath Rath's murder
The Central Bureau of Investigation has taken over the probe into the murder of West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari’s close aide Chandranath Rath.
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May 13, 2026
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Rajasthan SoG detains 45 suspects in NEET paper leak case; Gehlot, Kirodi spar over probe agencies
The Rajasthan Police Special Operations Group (SoG) picked up around 45 suspects in custody in connection with NEET UG guess paper / paper leak even as the National Testing Agency (NTA) cancelled the prestigious examination following the revelations on the issue.
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