Month: May 2026

BRICS ministers fail to issue a joint statement over differences on West Asia conflict

May 15, 2026 admin

Heads of delegation of BRICS countries during External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s address at the third session of the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, in New Delhi. Photo credit: PIB via PTI A two-day meeting of foreign ministers from the BRICS nations concluded in New Delhi on Friday (May 15, 2026) without…

World

Every rupee counts: Hyderabad reacts as petrol price crosses ₹110 mark

May 15, 2026 admin

The numbers on petrol station displays were revised on Friday (May 15, 2026), and with them rose a familiar sense of unease among Hyderabad’s commuters. At fuel bunks across the city, riders glanced at the revised rates, some asking attendants to stop at round figures lower than usual, others exchanging weary smiles that said more…

Nation

Philippines will ‘definitely’ comply with ICC request to arrest senator, Minister says

May 15, 2026 admin

An activist displays a sign with a slogan calling for the arrest of Philippine Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa’s, during a protest outside the Philippine Senate. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The Philippine Justice Minister said on Friday (May 15, 2026) the country will definitely ‌submit to a request from the International Criminal Court to…

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Rapido raises $240 million from Prosus

May 15, 2026 admin

Rapido secures $730 million so far in primary and secondary financing. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Mobility platform Rapido on Friday (May 15, 2026) announced raising $240 million in a funding round led by Dutch investment firm Prosus to expand demand by creating new markets and invest in technology. WestBridge Capital and Accel, among…

Business

Private travels bus gutted in fire near Rajupalem, all passengers escape safely

May 15, 2026 admin

A private travel bus carrying 36 passengers from Hyderabad to Tirupati suddenly caught fire and was completely gutted near Rajupalem in Ulavapadu mandal of Prakasam district on the Kolkata–Chennai National Highway in the early hours of Friday (May 15). | Photo Credit: KOMMURI SRINIVAS A private bus travelling from Hyderabad to Tirupati on the Kolkata–Chennai…

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Australia bans neo-Nazi network under new law that criminalises hate groups

May 15, 2026 admin

Australia’s Minister for Home Affairs Tony Burke. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Australia identified a neo-Nazi network as the second organisation being banned under its new law criminalising hate groups and support for them. The group, formerly known as the National Socialist Network and sometimes called White Australia, said it would disband after the government…

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Petrol and diesel prices hike LIVE: ‘Take votes first, then raise prices’: Congress attacks Modi

May 15, 2026 admin

Fresh fuel price hike slows down business in Chittoor’s petrol bunks close to TN, Karnataka border A fresh fuel price hike has catapulted petrol and diesel rates higher across the tri-state junction of Chittoor district, with petrol now hovering around ₹113 per litre and diesel at ₹100 per litre in most towns, highway outlets, and…

Nation

Sperm whale ‘clicks’ have complex patterns similar to human speech

May 15, 2026 admin

Sperm whales communicate using short sequences of clicks known as codas, which they exchange while coordinating within their groups. Scientists have long classified these sequences using the number of clicks and the timing between them. A study published on April 15 in Proceedings of the Royal Society B has however reported that there’s more to…

Science

India ready to extend all possible support for peace in West Asia: PM Modi in UAE

May 15, 2026 admin

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during a meeting in Abu Dhabi, on May 15, 2026. Photo: X/@narendramodi India is ready to extend all possible support to bring peace in West Asia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday (May 15) during his talks with UAE President Sheikh…

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‘If I’m made to feel like I need to prove my value, I’m not in that space’: Virat Kohli speaks on road to 2027 WC

May 15, 2026 admin

Virat Kohli opened up on his future in international cricket and playing the 2027 ODI World Cup, saying that if he is made to prove his worth and value despite his dedication towards the game, the “space is not meant to be for him” and he stays ready always for a series, no matter what….

Sports