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Over 100 killed in Nigerian airstrike misfire
More than 100 people were killed after a Nigerian Air Force airstrike ...
Viktor Orbán loses Hungary election after 16 years
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has lost the national election a...
Pune PhD student kills self, scientist arrested
A Pune PhD student died by suicide, allegedly due to molestation and m...
TCS Nashik row over harassment claims
A controversy broke out at a TCS unit in Nashik after women employees ...
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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 to expand and modernise its network. The projects will cover over 6,000 kilometres of track, including new railway lines...
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...
₹550 cr Haryana bank scam under CBI probe
A major ₹550 crore bank scam in Haryana is now being investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), raising serious concerns about mi...
technology
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 its push into private...
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...
Anthropic signs long-term AI chip deal
AI firm Anthropic has teamed up with Google and Broadcom in a long-term agreement to secure the computing power nee...
health
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...
Low Vitamin D may age your brain faster
Even in sun-soaked India, many adults are quietly struggling with vitamin D deficiency, a condition that could affect the brain decades later. A ...
lifestyle
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 2026, setting off a wav...
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 ...
“Ketamine Queen” sentenced in Perry’s death
Jasveen Sangha, known as the “Ketamine Queen,” was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for selli...
national
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...
UP hikes wages after Noida unrest
The Uttar Pradesh government has announced an increase in minimum wages across different worker categories following recent protests in Noida. Th...
Noida vorkers’ protest turns violent
What began as a protest over low wages by factory workers in Noida quickly turned into violence on Monday, leaving parts of the city tense and di...
BJP names Chouhan to oversee Bihar CM choice
The BJP has appointed senior leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan as central observer to oversee the selection of its legislative party leader in Bihar. ...
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...
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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 ...
Pune PhD student kills self, scientist arrested
A Pune PhD student died by suicide, allegedly due to molestation and mental harassment by her research guide, a scientist. Police arrested the ac...
world news
US and Iran consider fresh round of talks
The United States and Iran are reportedly preparing for another round of talks as early as Thursday, in a renewed effort to ease tensions and pre...
US begins naval blockade on Iran
Tensions between the United States and Iran have sharply increased after the US began a naval blockade targeting Iranian ports and nearby sea rou...
Iran oil back in India after 7 years
India has resumed importing crude oil from Iran after a gap of nearly seven years, marking an important development in its energy trade. The retu...