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  IMD monsoon update: These states to receive heavy rains in coming days, alerts issued

  India | May 14, 2026, 06:52 PM

  Weather update: The IMD has issued a heavy rain alert for several parts of the country, including northeast India and southern states such as Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry and Karnataka over the next 4 to 5 days. Rain accompanied by strong winds is also expected in Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan.

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  Hormuz should remain open, Iran will not acquire nuclear weapon: Key takeaways from Trump-Xi summit

  World | May 15, 2026, 12:23 PM

  Trump and Xi have agreed that the Strait of Hormuz must remain open to support the free flow of energy. President Xi also made clear China's opposition to the militarisation of the Strait and any effort to charge a toll for its use.

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  Grassroot sentiment, Muslim League's backing: Why Congress chose VD Satheesan as Kerala CM

  India | May 14, 2026, 05:07 PM

  The Congress leadership chose VD Satheesan as Kerala Chief Minister after strong grassroots support and sustained backing from alliance partner IUML tilted the decision in his favour over KC Venugopal.

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  Two-day WFH, no car day, Metro Monday: Delhi govt lists austerity measures after PM Modi's appeal

  May 14, 2026, 04:41 PM

  The Delhi government will implement two days of work from home every week in government offices and issue a similar advisory for the private sector. Government vehicle usage has been reduced, while petrol allocation for officials has been cut by 20 per cent.

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  Bomb scare near Pune hospital after recovery of low-grade explosive device, ATS joins probe | VIDEO

  May 13, 2026, 11:48 PM

  A suspicious bomb-like object was found in the parking area of Kamdhenu Society near Ushakiran Hospital in Pune’s Hadapsar area, triggering panic and a major police response. The object has been shifted for examination, while police continue investigations.

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  Mother Dairy raises milk prices by Rs 2 per litre after similar hike by Amul | Check revised rates

  India | May 13, 2026, 08:34 PM

  Mother Dairy has increased milk prices by Rs 2 per litre across categories, with the revised rates coming into effect from May 14.

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  Karnataka revokes BJP govt's 2022 order, allows hijab and sacred threads in schools and colleges

  May 13, 2026, 07:35 PM

  According to the new order of the Karnataka government reversing the ban, students will now be allowed to wear headscarves, turbans, janeu, Shivdhara and Rudraksha malas along with the prescribed uniform.

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  Taiwan issue to development rights: Rough edges and red lines dominate Trump-Xi Summit

  World | May 13, 2026, 06:38 PM

  China has reiterated its strong opposition to US arms sales to Taiwan ahead of the summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. Beijing considers Taiwan part of its territory and has called the issue an internal matter.

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  Haryana Municipal Corporation Election Results 2026: Ward and party-wise complete winners list

  May 13, 2026, 05:24 PM

  The BJP registered a sweeping victory in the Haryana civic body elections, winning 6 out of the 7 municipal bodies that went to polls on Wednesday. Elections were held for 150 wards, including bypolls on 6 wards and main elections on 144 wards.

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  Air India cuts international flights, suspends some overseas routes from June | Check list

  India | May 13, 2026, 04:34 PM

  Air India said the changes are aimed at improving overall network stability and ensuring operational efficiency amid challenging conditions. Despite the cuts, the airline said it will continue operating 1200 international flights each month.

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  'LoP not a rubber stamp': Rahul Gandhi dissents on CBI director selection, calls exercise 'biased'

  India | May 12, 2026, 11:44 PM

  After attending a meeting with PM Modi and CJI Suryakant on the selection of the next CBI director, Rahul Gandhi shared a dissent note, calling the exercise a mere formality and stating that the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha is not a "rubber stamp" as he recorded his opposition to the process.

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  Who is Rickey Pandit? Vijay's astrologer at center of row over appointment in Tamil Nadu govt

  May 12, 2026, 09:47 PM

  Actor-turned-politician Vijay has appointed astrologer Rickey Radhan Pandit Vetrivel as the Chief Minister’s Officer on Special Duty (OSD) in the Tamil Nadu government.

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  Six killed, 14 injured after temple wall collapses in Maharashtra's Sangli

  May 12, 2026, 10:41 PM

  According to the Sangli Police, there were around 350 devotees present on the temple premises. In the evening, the area was hit by sudden strong winds and heavy rainfall, following which devotees gathered near a wall and took shelter under tin sheets when it collapsed.

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  Watermelon death: Teen dies in Chhattisgarh days after Mumbai deaths - doctor identifies issue

  May 12, 2026, 07:59 PM

  According to officials, some children ate cut watermelon on Sunday evening and later developed symptoms including vomiting, diarrhoea and breathing difficulties. A boy named Akhiles Dhivar was declared dead on arrival at the district hospital, while the other three children are undergoing treatment.

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  CBI raids Punjab Vigilance Headquarters, political row erupts - what's the Rs 20 lakh bribery case?

  India | May 12, 2026, 11:47 PM

  The CBI raided the Punjab Vigilance Headquarters in connection with an alleged bribery case involving officials linked to the DG Vigilance office, triggering a political controversy in the state.

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  India rebukes China over helping Pak during Op Sindoor: 'Backing terror infra affects reputation'

  India | May 12, 2026, 05:10 PM

  It is for nations that consider themselves responsible to reflect whether supporting attempts to protect terrorist infrastructure affects their reputation and standing, MEA said in response to queries on China helping Pakistan during Op Sindoor.

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  TTV Dhinakaran's AMMK expels lone MLA S Kamaraj over support to Vijay's TVK

  May 12, 2026, 03:49 PM

  The action comes after days of drama over AMMK lone MLA S Kamaraj's support to the TVK's Vijay to form the government in Tamil Nadu. The TVK initially claimed it had signed support from Kamaraj, but party chief TTV Dhinakaran denies it, accusing Vijay's party of horse-trading.

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  Vijay's bodyguard posts cryptic note amid suspense in Tamil Nadu: 'Bigger picture unfolding'

  May 09, 2026, 02:49 PM

  Vijay’s bodyguard Aroon Suresh shared cryptic social media posts asking supporters to remain patient and confident, saying “beautiful outcomes come after hard battles.”

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  Agnimitra Paul to Dilip Ghosh: List of West Bengal ministers sworn in with Suvendu Adhikari

  May 09, 2026, 01:30 PM

  Newly-elected BJP MLAs Agnimitra Paul, Dilip Ghosh, Nisith Pramanik, Kshudiram Tudu and Ashok Kirtania took oath as West Bengal ministers along with Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari as BJP forms the government for the first time in the state.

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  Who is Makhanlal Sarkar? 98-year-old BJP worker whose feet PM Modi touched in West Bengal | VIDEO

  May 09, 2026, 12:16 PM

  PM Modi touched the feet of veteran BJP worker Makhanlal Sarkar during the swearing-in ceremony of Suvendu Adhikari. The 97-year-old Makhanlal Sarkar, a resident of Siliguri, was a close aide of Syama Prasad Mookerjee and had accompanied him during his final journey.