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Italy pauses defence deal with Israel amid tens...
Italy has decided to pause its defence cooperation agreement with Isra...
Two students die of drug overdose in Mumbai con...
Two MBA students died and another is critical after suspected drug ove...
CBI raids 77 places in builder-bank nexus probe
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has carried out large-scale ...
Over 100 killed in Nigerian airstrike misfire
More than 100 people were killed after a Nigerian Air Force airstrike ...
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CBI raids 77 places in builder-bank nexus probe...
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has carried out large-scale raids across the country as part of an ongoing probe into an alleged nexus between real estate builders and financial institutions. Search operations were conducted at 77 locations across eight...
Railways clears ₹1.53 lakh cr expansion
Indian Railways has approved 100 major infrastructure projects worth ₹1.53 lakh crore for the financial year 2025–26, marking a significant push ...
Risk-off mood pushes rupee to 93.28
Rupee weakened sharply on April 13, 2026, opening at 93.28 against the US dollar, down by 55 paise from the previous close. The fall highlights t...
Jaishankar meets UAE President, boosts strate...
India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi, highlighting the strong and gr...
ONGC chief calls for more oil exploration
The head of India’s state-run Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has urged the country to urgently ramp up domestic oil exploration and diver...
technology
Google launches AI Search App for Windows
Google has launched a new app for Windows that aims to change how people search and interact with information on their computers.
Inst...
Microsoft phases out Outlook Lite
Microsoft will shut down its Outlook Lite on May 25, 2026, ending support for the lightweight email app launched for low-end devices.
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XChat to debut on iPhone, iPad
Elon Musk’s X is getting ready to introduce a new messaging app called XChat for iPhone and iPad users, expanding i...
OpenAI adds $100 ChatGPT pro plan
OpenAI has introduced a new $100 monthly ChatGPT Pro plan aimed at people who use the tool heavily, especially deve...
Instagram adds stricter teen content fil...
Instagram has expanded its teen safety features, introducing stricter content controls for users under 18 across mu...
Muse Spark marks Meta’s AI shift
Meta Platforms is making a strong push to regain its edge in artificial intelligence with the launch of its new mod...
health
Sanctioned Chinese tanker turns back at Hormuz
A Chinese-linked oil tanker under US sanctions was forced to turn back near the Strait of Hormuz, underlining growing tensions in one of the worl...
Syringe reuse triggers HIV outbreak in Pakistan hospital
A major investigation has found that at least 331 children were infected with HIV in Pakistan, with unsafe medical practices at a government hosp...
Kalpakkam fast breeder reactor gains criticality
India has reached a major milestone in its nuclear energy journey. The Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, has achiev...
lifestyle
Vikram Bhatt shares ordeal of health risk in jail
Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt has opened up about a frightening health scare he experienced while lodged in jail, describing it...
Salman Khan cheers Preity Zinta after Punjab Kings win
Salman Khan recently cheered for Preity Zinta after her team, Punjab Kings, secured a win in IPL 202...
Asha Bhosle dies at 92, India bids farewell
India bid an emotional farewell to legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle, who passed away at the age...
Vantara to set up global wildlife university
Vantara has announced plans to launch a global university focused on wildlife and veterinary science...
Mumbai Sea Link lights up for Anant Ambani
Mumbai’s Bandra-Worli Sea Link turned into a colourful spectacle as it was illuminated with special ...
national
Man held for exploiting 180 minor girls
A disturbing case has emerged from Amravati, where a young man has been arrested for allegedly exploiting a large number of minor girls over a pe...
Chhattisgarh power plant blast claims 14 lives
At least 14 workers lost their lives in a tragic boiler explosion at a power plant in Sakti district, raising fresh concerns over safety at indus...
Plan to expand Lok Sabha, redraw seats
The Centre is planning a major change to India’s election system by expanding the Lok Sabha and redrawing seat boundaries.
Under a proposed cons...
Samrat Choudhary set to become Bihar CM
Samrat Choudhary has been elected as the leader of the BJP legislative party in Bihar, clearing the way for him to become the state’s next Chief ...
PM Modi opens Delhi-Dehradun Expressway
Narendra Modi inaugurated the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway on April 14, marking a major step towards improving road connectivity between Delhi and U...
ED arrests I-PAC director in coal scam
The Enforcement Directorate has arrested Vinesh Chandel, a director of Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC), in connection with a money laun...
opinion
Life of a Peace Dove
Towering mountains, turbulent seas
Rugged terrains, windswept fields,
I fly up there and beyond these
Looking for calm, they call me the dove
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From Nayanar to Vijayan, Sabarimala Row Sparks Credibility
The ongoing Sabarimala gold scam, which has sent shockwaves through Kerala’s political and religious spheres, inevitably recalls a controversial ...
A Hug, a Kiss, and Kerala in Shock: How Saji Cherian Broke the Rules
Whether by coincidence or calculation, the episode showcased Kerala’s shifting political grammar
By Arun M Nair
In Kerala’s high-voltage po...
Kerala’s Fiscal Paradox: How Bottles and Tickets Keep the State Afloat
By Arun M Nair
Thiruvananthapuram: Behind the enviable social indicators of Kerala lies an unusual revenue model. Liquor queues and lottery coun...
Will Trump Turn the Screws on Adani to Corner Modi?
BY BYRON NEALE
Donald Trump has rarely tolerated losing face. And yet, that’s exactly where he finds himself in the escalating standoff with Ind...
the summaries
Two students die of drug overdose in Mumbai concert
Two MBA students died and another is critical after suspected drug overdose at a Mumbai concert. Police arrested five people, including alleged s...
Over 100 killed in Nigerian airstrike misfire
More than 100 people were killed after a Nigerian Air Force airstrike mistakenly hit a crowded market in northeastern Nigeria during an anti-Boko...
Viktor Orbán loses Hungary election after 16 years
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has lost the national election after 16 years in power. Opposition leader Péter Magyar’s Tisza party won a ...
world news
Rohingya boat capsizes in Andaman Sea, 250 people missing
A heartbreaking tragedy has unfolded in the Andaman Sea, where a boat carrying Rohingya refugees capsized, leaving hundreds missing and feared de...
Italy pauses defence deal with Israel amid tensions
Italy has decided to pause its defence cooperation agreement with Israel, signalling growing concern over the ongoing conflict in the Middle East...
Israel, Lebanon hold rare direct talks after decades
In a rare and significant step, Israel and Lebanon have held direct talks for the first time in decades, raising cautious hopes of dialogue in a ...