Month: May 2026

Massive response to The Hindu EducationPlus Career Counselling Fair-2026 in Bengaluru

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Massive response to The Hindu EducationPlus Career Counselling Fair-2026 in Bengaluru

The 24th edition of The Hindu EducationPlus Career Counselling Fair-2026 held at SJRC auditorium of Sri Jagadguru Renukacharya College of Science, Arts and Commerce Bengaluru on Saturday, received a massive response from students and parents. Around 42 higher educational institutions, including medical and engineering colleges, and banks were brought under one roof to benefit around…

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Rubio defends new U.S. sanctions on Cuba, targeting military-run conglomerate GAESA

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Rubio defends new U.S. sanctions on Cuba, targeting military-run conglomerate GAESA

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the Trump administration’s decision to slap new sanctions on Cuba, the largest of which is against GAESA, or Grupo de Administración Empresarial S.A., a business conglomerate operated by the Cuban Revolutionary Armed Forces. In addition to GAESA and its leader, the sanctions announced on Thursday (May 7, 2026)…

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Delhi High Court protects personality rights of Shashi Tharoor

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Delhi High Court protects personality rights of Shashi Tharoor

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor. File picture | Photo Credit: ANI The Delhi High Court has protected the “personality rights” of Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, observing that the MP from Thiruvananthapuram is a “respected and recognised public figure” who enjoys rights over all facets of his personality. In an order passed on May 8, Justice Mini…

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CCI orders antitrust probe into liquor giant Pernod’s dealing with retailers

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CCI orders antitrust probe into liquor giant Pernod’s dealing with retailers

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on ‌Friday (May 8, 2026) ordered an investigation into French liquor group Pernod Ricard over ​alleged exclusive deals with retailers to promote its brands at the ⁠expense of rivals, a regulatory order showed. The watchdog has been reviewing allegations since 2024 that Pernod, whose brands include Chivas Regal and…

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Actor Madhu presented with Krishnanjali Award

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Actor Madhu presented with Krishnanjali Award

Veteran actor Madhu receiving the ‘Krishnanjali Award’ from Krishnan Nair’s son and Travancore Devaswom Board President K. Jayakumar, in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday. | Photo Credit: JAYAMOHAN A / THE HINDU Veteran Malayalam actor Madhu was honoured with the Krishnanjali Award at his residence here on Saturday. The award, instituted by the Vayalar Ramavarma Cultural Forum…

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UN mission in Democratic Republic of Congo warns of wave of attacks in east

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UN mission in Democratic Republic of Congo warns of wave of attacks in east

Demonstrators protest against military attacks on the Banyamulenge people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, at the Capitol in Washington. File | Photo Credit: AP The UN mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo warned on Saturday (May 9, 2026) of a “deadly” wave of attacks in the country’s restive east targeting civilians. “Dozens…

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‘Pursue engineering from government colleges’

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‘Pursue engineering from government colleges’

Medical Superintendent of Government Lady Goschen Hospital, M.R. Durgaprasad, speaking at The Hindu EducationPlus Career Counselling Fair 2026 held at the Sri Sudhindra Auditorium of Canara High School Dongarkery in Mangaluru on Saturday. | Photo Credit: H. S. Manjunath R.G.Dsouza, Dean, Faculty of Engineeing and Technology, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru, speaking at The Hindu…

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Israeli drone strikes near Beirut kill four; southern airstrikes claim at least 13 lives

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Israeli drone strikes near Beirut kill four; southern airstrikes claim at least 13 lives

Security forces and residents inspect and clear debris scattered across a road at the scene of an Israeli airstrike that hit a car in the coastal town of Saadiyat, south of Beirut, Lebanon, on May 9, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP Three Israeli drone strikes on vehicles just south of Beirut on Saturday (May 9,…

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U.K. PM Starmer turns to Labour Party grandees after tough local election verdict

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U.K. PM Starmer turns to Labour Party grandees after tough local election verdict

“I think the right thing to do is to rebuild and show the path forward,” British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said. | Photo Credit: AP British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday (May 9, 2026) appointed two veteran leaders in expert advisory roles at Downing Street after a disastrous local election for the governing…

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Rahul Gandhi slams Bihar govt. over police lathi-charge on teacher aspirants

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Rahul Gandhi slams Bihar govt. over police lathi-charge on teacher aspirants

Police try to stop BPSC TRE 4 teacher candidates as they protest, in Patna on May 8, 2026. | Photo Credit: ANI Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday (May 9, 2026) took a dig at the Bihar government over a police lathi-charge on protesting aspirants demanding the TRE-4 examination date. In…

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