Month: May 2026

11 killed, several others injured after van plunges into gorge in northwest Pakistan

May 11, 2026 admin

At least 11 people, who were on their way to attend a marriage, were killed and several were injured when the van they were travelling in plunged into a ravine in northwest Pakistan on Monday (May 11, 2026), rescue officials said. The incident occurred in Malam Jabba, a popular tourist area, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Swat…

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Greatest setback for workers’ rights since Independence: Congress on new labour codes

May 11, 2026 admin

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge. | Photo Credit: PTI The Congress on Monday (May 11, 2026) lashed out at the Central government which has fully operationalised the four labour codes by notifying the final rules, alleging that these codes are the greatest setback for workers’ rights since Independence. In a statement, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said…

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West Bengal Secretariat moving back to Writers’ Buildings; small traders hope for revival of businesses

May 11, 2026 admin

The decision of the new West Bengal government to function from the Writers’ Buildings has renewed hope among small traders around the B.B.D. Bagh area in Kolkata, as their livelihoods suffered since the State secretariat was shifted to ‘Nabanna’, 13 years ago. Owners of tea stalls and small eateries, fruit vendors and traders in the…

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IT industry body NITES seeks official advisory for Work from Home measures amid rising oil prices

May 11, 2026 admin

IT industry body NITES (Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate) has called on India’s Ministry of Labour and Employment to issue an advisory that would make work-from-home arrangements mandatory for IT workers. Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto IT industry body NITES (Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate) has called on India’s…

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Over 5 tonnes of banned tobacco products destroyed in Cuddalore

May 11, 2026 admin

More than five tonnes of banned tobacco products seized in various cases across Cuddalore district were destroyed on Sunday (May 10, 2026) following a court order. According to the police, a total of 5,714.5 kg of banned tobacco products, including gutkha, seized in 23 cases registered at different police stations in the district were disposed…

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Philippine lawmakers vote to impeach Vice-President Sara Duterte

May 11, 2026 admin

Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte. File | Photo Credit: AP Sara Duterte’s political future faces uncertainty as Philippine lawmakers vote for her impeachment Philippine lawmakers voted on Monday (May 11, 2026) by a wide margin to send articles of impeachment against Vice-President Sara Duterte to the Senate, throwing her announced 2028 presidential run into doubt. The…

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Mahesh Narayanan on ‘Patriot’: I didn’t have to make compromises as a filmmaker because of the star power

May 11, 2026 admin

The coming together of Malayalam cinema’s two superstars, Mammootty and Mohanlal, after 18 years. A star-studded ensemble cast with names like Kunchacko Boban, Fahadh Faasil, Nayanthara, Darshana Rajendran, Revathi and Rajiv Menon. A highly decorated crew coming together for one of the expensive movies in Malayalam. Mahesh Narayanan’s Patriot had many things going for it…

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Vinesh Phogat in Gonda: Wrestler insists she is eligible to compete; WFI says her reply incomplete

May 11, 2026 admin

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat. File | Photo Credit: PTI Vinesh Phogat arrived at Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, on Monday (May 11, 2026) and replied to the Wrestling Federation of India’s (WFI) show-cause notice, claiming that she was eligible to return from retirement even though the national federation maintained that she cannot be allowed to compete in the…

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Ukraine reports Russian attacks and battlefield clashes despite ceasefire

May 11, 2026 admin

Ukraine’s military and regional officials on Monday (May 11, 2026) reported Russian drone strikes and battlefield clashes over the past 24 hours, despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire. Ukraine and ‌Russia agreed on Friday (May 8) to a ceasefire from May 9 to May 11 ⁠as part of a U.S.-led push for peace under President Donald Trump…

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Husband held for alleged dowry harassment in Visakhapatnam; wife dies 45 days after marriage

May 11, 2026 admin

Image used for representational purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto A 23-year-old woman died by suicide at her residence here on Sunday (May 10, 2026), 45 days after her marriage, allegedly following dowry harassment and her husband’s extramarital affairs, the police said on Monday. The deceased, a native of Srikakulam district, had married Roppa…

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