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Hindustan Times Mumbai
Govt clears ₹37,500 crore coal gasification scheme
The Union cabinet on Wednesday approved a ₹37,500 crore coal gasification scheme that aims to convert India’s vast coal and lignite reserves into synthesis gas for use as fuel and in the manufacture of fertilisers, chemicals and other products—cutting the country’s dependence on costly energy imports.
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May 14, 2026
Hindustan Times Mumbai
85.20% pass Class 12, lowest in 7 yrs
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Wednesday declared the Class 12 board examination results for 2026, with the overall pass percentage dropping to 85.20% from 88.39% last year, even as nearly 76,000 more students appeared for the exams.
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May 14, 2026
Hindustan Times Mumbai
CM orders demolition of ‘illegal’ five-storey building in Kolkata
West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday directed the Trinamool Congress-run Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) to demolish the five-storey building, that housed an unauthorised leather goods factory on Kustia Road in Tiljala area within 24 hours, following a fire in the building that killed two people on Tuesday.
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May 14, 2026
Hindustan Times Mumbai
The US must shed its Pakistan-China bifocals
US President Donald Trump’s visit to China during May 14-16 is the talk of strategic circles at the moment. This comes at a time when China’s “iron brother” Pakistan is playing mediator in the American war against Iran.
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May 14, 2026
Hindustan Times Mumbai
Driven by hunger for success, Kumkum makes her mark
Kumkum Mohod returned from her third international senior competition to her hometown Amravati on Monday night.
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May 14, 2026
Hindustan Times Mumbai
Trump says no need for China's help to end war in Middle East
US President Donald Trump has said he does not expect to need China's help to end the war in Iran and ease Tehran's grip on the Strait of Hormuz, in remarks made before he arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for a summit with President Xi Jinping.
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May 14, 2026
Hindustan Times Mumbai
After back injury rehab, Chopra set to train in Bienne
Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra will train at the Olympic Training Centre in Bienne, Switzerland in preparation for the Asian Games and Commonwealth Games this year.
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May 14, 2026
Hindustan Times Mumbai
Is rise of the Far-Right in UK permanent?
On Wednesday, King Charles III addressed the British parliament. This annual event, adorned by traditional pomp and ceremony, generally occurs in an atmosphere of calm and order.
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May 14, 2026
Hindustan Times Mumbai
Assam cabinet okays UCC implementation
The Himanta Biswa Sarma led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Assam, in its first cabinet meeting after returning to power, approved implementation of the uniform civil code (UCC) in the state.
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May 14, 2026
Hindustan Times Mumbai
In first step after PM’s appeal, gold, silver duty raised to 15%
The government on Wednesday raised customs duty on precious metals including gold and silver to 15% from 6% to curb their imports and save foreign exchange for essentials such as energy and fertilizers amid a protracted war in West Asia that has disrupted global energy and fertiliser supply chains and resulted in a spike in oil prices.
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May 14, 2026
Hindustan Times Mumbai
Why India must curb gold buys, outward remittances
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent call for conserving foreign exchange reserves — through measures such as avoiding gold purchases, reducing fuel consumption by working from home and deferring foreign travel — came against the backdrop of the fragility marking the current global economic order.
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May 14, 2026
Hindustan Times Mumbai
Two ambushes, four dead as violence flares up in Manipur again
Manipur’s ethnic conflict claimed four lives across two districts on Wednesday — three Thadou-Kuki church leaders shot dead in an ambush in Kangpokpi and a Chiru-Naga civilian killed in a separate attack in Noney — in a day of bloodshed that drew in two communities and widened the front of the state's unrelenting crisis.
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May 14, 2026
Hindustan Times Mumbai
MSP for 14 Kharif crops increased
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the increase in the minimum support prices (MSP) for 14 Kharif crops for the 2026-27 marketing season, with a payout of ₹2.60 lakh crore to farmers.
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May 14, 2026
Hindustan Times Mumbai
MSP increased for 14 Kharif crops after Cabinet go-ahead
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the increase in the minimum support prices (MSP) for 14 Kharif crops for the 2026-27 marketing season.
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May 14, 2026
Hindustan Times Mumbai
STALIN SLAMS TVK FOR ENGAGING IN ‘DIRTY’ POLITICS
Former Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin on Wednesday slammed the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) alleging that it's activities will shatter trust of the people who paved way for the government to be formed.
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May 14, 2026
Hindustan Times Mumbai
‘Atrocious’: SC stays HC’s restraining order
{ TVK MLA } ONE VOTE DISPUTE
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May 14, 2026
Hindustan Times Mumbai
Bowl top-of-off with the odd bouncer: Rabada
“Has hitting the right lengths been your secret sauce?” Kagiso Rabada, this season's highest Powerplay wicket-taker in the Indian Premier League, is asked. “Yes,” he replies. A long pause follows. It's Rabada’s way of conveying that he has nothing more to add.
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May 14, 2026
Hindustan Times Mumbai
CBI chief gets another extension
The Union government on Wednesday extended the tenure of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) director Praveen Sood by one more year, beyond his current term that was to end on May 24, according to a government order.
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May 14, 2026
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Sreejesh slams Hockey India after removal as junior coach
In a social media post, India’s double Olympic medallist said HI was unfair despite the team’s success under him
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May 14, 2026
Hindustan Times Mumbai
CENTRE REVIEWS CYBER RISKS FROM MYTHOS AI MODEL
The IT ministry has formed an internal team to assess the possible cybersecurity and misuse risks linked to Mythos, an unreleased AI model developed by US-based AI company Anthropic, amid concerns that advanced AI models can be leveraged for cyberattacks, phishing and other malicious activities, an official aware of the matter said.
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May 14, 2026
Hindustan Times Mumbai
Air India to trim overseas flights amid W Asia crisis
Air India will cancel around 400 international flights per month between June and August, cutting or suspending services across North America, Europe, Australia and Southeast Asia as elevated jet fuel prices due to the West Asia conflict and airspace restrictions squeeze the commercial viability of long-haul operations.
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May 14, 2026
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Govt rolls out $1.5 billion maritime insurance pool
The pool will enable India to strengthen sovereign control over maritime trade
2 min |
May 13, 2026
Hindustan Times Mumbai
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 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
Hindustan Times Mumbai
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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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
Hindustan Times Mumbai
BJP IN REVIEW MODE AFTER LOSS IN TN ELECTIONS
The lack of a popular face, failure to negotiate a pre-poll alliance with actor and now chief minister Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and the cadre’s inability to put up a collective fight against the opposition have been identified as the key reasons for the Bharatiya Janata Party's dismal performance in Tamil Nadu, said people aware of the details.
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May 13, 2026
Hindustan Times Mumbai
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
Hindustan Times Mumbai
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
Hindustan Times Mumbai
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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