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A man packs sugar for sale. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters India has banned the export of sugar till September 30 this year with immediate effect, a move which would help enhance domestic availability and contain prices. Earlier the exports were under a restricted category, under which a license was required for the outbound shipments….
The story so far: The wife of a businessman who was killed in a Florida shooting last year has sued OpenAI on behalf of the bereaved family, claiming that the accused gunman used ChatGPT in order to explore far-right ideologies, prepare his weapons, plan out the attack, and research ways to maximise harm. Two mass…
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli plays a shot during the IPL 2026 match against Kolkata Knight Riders in Raipur on May 13, 2026. | Photo Credit: Emmanual Yogini Indian batting superstar Virat Kohli says he is not immune to the anxiety that comes with performance pressure, admitting that consecutive ducks in the last couple of…
U.S. President Donald Trump lands in Beijing for a three-day summit with President Xi. The two leaders are expected to discuss trade, the war in Iran, the technology race and more. The Hindu’s China correspondent, Ananth Krishnan, breaks down what we can expect from the meeting, and what needs to happen for the two sides…
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The rupee has now weakened by more than 6% against the U.S. dollar since the West Asia conflict began, making it Asia’s worst-performing currency so far in 2026. File photo for representational purposes. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The rupee opened on a weak note and depreciated 20 paise to a record low of 95.86…
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Chinese President Xi Jinping warned his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump, that the issue of Taiwan could push their two countries into “conflict” if mishandled, a stark opening salvo as a superpower summit set to tackle numerous thorny issues began in Beijing on Thursday (May 14, 2026). Also Read | U.S. to persuade China to play…
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New beginnings @ Mai Mai The modern East Asian kitchen takes its storytelling-led dining experience to MG Road with Chapter Two. With 35 covers across indoor and outdoor seating, and an open kitchen that anchors the experience, the new outpost is aimed at bringing the team closer to diners. Sizzling Oyako Donburi at Mai Mai…
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Congress workers and media personnel awaiting decision on the State Chief Minister at Indira Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram on May 14, 2026. | Photo Credit: Nirmal Harindran Congress’s MLA-elects from across Kerala made a beeline for the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) headquarters at the Indira Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram for a closed-door meeting at 1 p.m….
In this image posted on May 13, 2026, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, left, being received by an official upon his arrival to attend the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ meeting, in New Delhi. Photo: X/@MEAIndia/PTI Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Thursday (May 14, 2026) arrived in India to attend the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ meeting in…
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Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto A woman was allegedly raped by the driver and the conductor of a sleeper bus inside the vehicle in Delhi, police sources said on Thursday (May 14, 2026). The two accused have been arrested in connection with the incident that took place on May…