Month: May 2026

Ten new MLCs sworn in at Maharashtra Vidhan Bhavan

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Ten new MLCs sworn in at Maharashtra Vidhan Bhavan

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis with the BJP candidates as they file their nominations for the Maharashtra Legislative Council elections, in Mumbai. Party’s candidates include Sunil Vinayak Karjatkar, Madhavi Naik, Sanjay Natthuji Bhende, Vivek Bipindada Kolhe and Pramod Shantaram Jathar. File | Photo Credit: PTI Ten newly elected members of the Maharashtra Legislative Council (MLC),…

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Frederic Soyez replaces Sreejesh as junior men’s hockey team coach

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Frederic Soyez replaces Sreejesh as junior men’s hockey team coach

India officially appointed decorated Frenchman Frederic Soyez as the chief coach of the national junior men’s hockey team, replacing two-time Olympic medallist PR Sreejesh. Sreejesh, a former star goalkeeper, was removed from his role just after 17 months following the expiry of his contract after guiding India to a bronze medal-finish at last year’s FIH…

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Mamata appears before Calcutta High Court to argue Bengal post-poll violence case

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Mamata appears before Calcutta High Court to argue Bengal post-poll violence case

Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee appears before the Calcutta High Court to argue cases of post-poll violence on Trinamool Congress supporters. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Former West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee arrived at the Calcutta High Court on Thursday (May 14, 2026) to “argue in a matter…

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Philippine President Marcos calls for an emergency meeting after chaos and shooting at Senate

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Philippine President Marcos calls for an emergency meeting after chaos and shooting at Senate

The President of Philippines called an emergency meeting of ​top officials on Thursday (May 14, 2026) amid widening political tensions, a day after gunfire rang out at the Senate where a lawmaker wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) ‌has been holed up fearing his arrest. Senator Ronald dela Rosa, the former National Police Chief…

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World

China’s economic strengths now rival that of the U.S. | Data

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China’s economic strengths now rival that of the U.S. | Data

President Donald Trump walks with China’s Vice President Han Zheng during a welcome ceremony Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing. | Photo Credit: AP U.S. President Donald Trump commenced his highly anticipated three-day visit to China on May 13, amid the ongoing Israel-U.S. war with Iran, and a year after Mr….

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Apple criticises EU measures to help AI rivals access Google services

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Apple criticises EU measures to help AI rivals access Google services

Apple also questioned the EU regulator’s technical expertise and ​objective [File] | Photo Credit: REUTERS Apple on Wednesday echoed Google’s criticism of EU antitrust ​regulators’ efforts to force the search giant to help ‌AI rivals access its services, warning the ​proposed measures pose risks to privacy, ⁠security and safety. Apple was responding to the European…

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Traffic diversions in Darussalam for 45 days for construction work

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Traffic diversions in Darussalam for 45 days for construction work

Traffic diversions will be in place in Darusalam area for 45 days from May 13, 2026. The image is used for representative purposes only. The Hyderabad Traffic Police on Wednesday (May 13, 2026) announced traffic diversions and alternative routes in the Darussalam area in view of RCC box drain construction work scheduled to begin from…

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Thoothukudi will see highest Tasmac closures of liquor shops near schools, places of worship

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Thoothukudi will see highest Tasmac closures of liquor shops near schools, places of worship

A closed Tasmac outlet in Ramanathapuram district. | Photo Credit: L. Balachandar Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Tuesday (May 12, 2026) ordered the closure of 717 Tasmac shops functioning within 500 metres of educational institutions and places of worship across the State. Among all districts, Thoothukudi is set to witness the highest…

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Sensex climbs 450 points on positive Asian peers

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Sensex climbs 450 points on positive Asian peers

Sensex and Nifty rise on May 14, 2026. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Benchmark equity indices c, driven by buying in banking shares and positive cues from Asian markets amid optimism surrounding the ongoing U.S.-China Summit. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 450.51 points, or 0.60%, to 75,059.49 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty advanced…

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