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‘Unemployed Youth Like Cockroaches’: CJI Surya Kant’s Supreme Court Remarks Trigger Debate On Dissent

May 16, 2026

The Supreme Court hearing sparked controversy after CJI Surya Kant’s remarks on unemployed youth and activists drew criticism nationwide.

PM Modi’s 2-Hour UAE Visit Yields Seven Strategic Deals Amid West Asia Energy Concerns

May 16, 2026

India and the UAE signed strategic energy, defence and investment agreements during PM Modi’s brief Abu Dhabi visit amid growing regional uncertainty.

UAE Accelerates West-East Pipeline Expansion to Bypass Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Iran Tensions

May 16, 2026

The UAE is fast-tracking its Fujairah-linked pipeline expansion to secure oil exports amid escalating Gulf tensions and global energy market instability.

Actor CM Vijay Criticises Reported Fuel Price Hike Timing, Calls For Rollback Amid Inflation Concerns

May 16, 2026

Actor-politician Vijay has criticised recent fuel price increases, calling them unfair to citizens struggling with rising inflation and urging the Centre to reconsider the timing of such revisions.

Oil Shock, Gulf Tensions And $5 Billion: India’s Big UAE Bet Explained

May 16, 2026

India’s latest UAE agreements reveal a deeper strategy to secure oil, trade routes and geopolitical leverage amid global instability.

CBI Arrests Alleged Mastermind P.V. Kulkarni in NEET-UG 2026 Question Paper Leak Investigation

May 16, 2026

CBI has arrested a Pune lecturer accused of misusing insider access to leak NEET-UG 2026 questions through covert coaching sessions allegedly matching the final exam paper.

Supreme Court To Hold Virtual Hearings On Mondays And Fridays As Part Of Ongoing Hybrid System

May 15, 2026

The Supreme Court will conduct hearings online twice a week as part of a hybrid judicial system.

India’s Wholesale Inflation Jump Signals A New Wave of Cost Pressures

May 15, 2026

India’s wholesale inflation hit a 42-month high, signaling rising fuel, manufacturing, and food costs across the economy.

Unnao Rape Case 2017: SC Sets Aside Delhi HC Order Granting Bail And Suspending Sentence To Kuldeep Sengar

May 15, 2026

The Supreme Court overturned a Delhi High Court order granting interim relief to Kuldeep Sengar, criticising its interpretation of POCSO laws while directing swift hearing of his appeal in the 2017 Unnao rape case.

Google Gmail Storage Update: New Users May Start with 5GB Free, Expandable Up to 15GB If Users Get This Right

May 15, 2026

Google is reportedly testing a policy that reduces free Gmail storage for new users unless they verify their phone number, sparking concerns over digital access and privacy.

UP Storm Horror: Fatalities Jump From Initial 33 To 117 As Storm Trigger Devastation In 19 Districts; Relief Announced

May 15, 2026

Relentless storms, lightning strikes and heavy rainfall across Uttar Pradesh killed 117 people, damaged homes and crops, and prompted the state government to announce Rs 4 lakh compensation for victims’ families.

Gorakhpur, UP: 23-Year-Old Engineering Student Allegedly Dies by Suicide in Hostel, Leaves Emotional Note for Family

May 15, 2026

23-year-old engineering student from Aligarh found dead in Gorakhpur hostel; probe underway.

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‘Scam Altman’: Elon Musk Revives Jibe After Apple Sues OpenAI Over Alleged Trade Secret Theft

Apple's lawsuit against OpenAI revives the Musk-Altman feud, highlighting growing tensions over AI innovation, talent and intellectual property.

What’s Happening in the Strait of Hormuz? US and Iran Trade Rival Claims After Fresh Attacks

The US and Iran have exchanged fresh military strikes and conflicting claims over the Strait of Hormuz, fuelling fears of wider regional conflict and disruptions to global energy supplies.

More Countries Want Children Off Social Media: Is India Heading The Same Way?

Countries are tightening children's social media rules as Australia leads global reforms and India weighs stronger online safety safeguards.

Election Commission Makes Parents’ SIR Details Mandatory for New Voter Registration

Online Form 6 applicants must declare previous family electoral records under Election Commission's revised registration process.

Telangana Horror: 35-Year-Old Farmer Accused in POCSO Case Allegedly Kills 6, Including Survivor and His Own Children

A man accused in a POCSO case allegedly killed six people, including the survivor, his wife and two sons, before fleeing, prompting a massive police manhunt.

Indian-Origin Tech Leader Allegedly Shot Dead By Husband In Georgia; Son Runs To Neighbours For Help

Police have charged the victim's husband with murder after their injured son fled to neighbours seeking help following the fatal shooting.

Omar Abdullah Alleges ‘Operation Lotus’ In J&K, Claims BJP Offered NC MLAs Rs 20-30 Crore; BJP Denies Claims

The Jammu and Kashmir chief minister alleged BJP attempted to engineer defections with cash and political offers, while the party rejected the accusations and demanded evidence.

Legendary Playback Singer S. Janaki Passes Away at 88; ‘Janaki Amma’s Timeless Legacy Lives On

The iconic playback singer, celebrated as the "Nightingale of the South", leaves behind an extraordinary musical legacy spanning over six decades and nearly 48,000 songs.

15 Indian Tourists Killed After Speedboat Capsizes Near Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Island; PM Modi Expresses Grief

A speedboat carrying Indian tourists capsized near Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island, killing 15 people as rescue efforts continue and authorities investigate the cause.

Bengaluru Woman Alleges Delivery Agent Forced Entry, Exposed Himself; Flipkart Calls Incident ‘Unacceptable’

Bengaluru Police register FIR ; Flipkart tells The Logical Indian customer safety is "non-negotiable" and says it is cooperating with the investigation.

18-Month-Old Dies After Anaesthesia For Minor Lip Injury; Kerala Doctor Booked Over Alleged Negligence

An 18-month-old boy died days after receiving anaesthesia for a minor lip injury, prompting a police investigation into alleged medical negligence in Kerala.

US Strikes Iran After Tehran Moves To Close Strait Of Hormuz, Ceasefire Faces Fresh Test

Fresh US military strikes following Iran's warning over the Strait of Hormuz have intensified concerns about regional stability, global energy supplies and the future of diplomatic efforts.

Why Meta Scrapped Its New Instagram AI Feature Just Days After Launch Amid Privacy Fury?

Meta withdraws its controversial Instagram AI feature after privacy backlash, reigniting global debates over consent, transparency and responsible AI innovation.

Could Your Premium Whisky Label Be Misleading? FSSAI Begins Fresh Regulatory Crackdown

FSSAI's latest notices to liquor manufacturers spotlight stricter labelling rules, consumer protection and growing regulatory scrutiny across India's alcohol industry.

Apple Takes OpenAI To Court Over Alleged Trade Secrets Behind Future AI Devices

Apple's lawsuit against OpenAI highlights growing tensions over trade secrets as the global race to build AI hardware intensifies.

Why FSSAI Issued 9 Notices to Swiggy Instamart Over Alleged Expired and Unsafe Food Deliveries

Food regulator seeks detailed explanation after complaints over expired products, licensing lapses and safety compliance concerns.

Kerala Tragedy: 1-Year-Old Dies After Anaesthesia for Minor Lip Injury, Probe Underway

Family alleges negligence after toddler suffered brain damage during treatment as police and health officials investigate.

Raghuram Rajan, Raj Chetty, Asha Sharma Join US Fed’s Monetary Policy Review Panels

Three Indian-origin experts join the US Fed's policy review, highlighting India's growing influence in global economic decision-making and research.

Kerala Registers Murder Case After 21-Year-Old Medical Student’s Death in Uzbekistan

Kerala Police investigate overseas student's death while family seeks extradition and alleges religious coercion and torture.

₹940.77-Crore ED Attachment Puts Vikash Garg at Centre of Mahadev Money Laundering Probe

ED provisionally attached ₹940.77 crore in assets linked to Vikash Garg, marking its biggest individual action in the Mahadev money laundering case.

Justice in 40 Days: UP Court Awards Death Sentence for 18-Month-Old Nephew’s Murder

A fast-tracked murder trial ends in capital punishment, while mandatory appeals will determine the final outcome.

WHO Warns Congo’s Ebola Outbreak Could Be Four Times Larger Than Official Data

WHO warns Congo's Ebola outbreak may be vastly undercounted as hidden community transmission complicates containment efforts.

India Has More Heat-Risk Cities Than Any Country, Oxford Study Issues Stark Climate Warning

An Oxford study ranks 14 Indian cities among the world's highest heat-risk urban centres, highlighting urgent climate resilience challenges.

Fresh Covid Detection in Andhra Pradesh as Kadapa Records Two Deaths and Four Cases

Authorities intensify surveillance after two deaths and four infections while awaiting genome sequencing results in Kadapa.

How Anant Ambani’s Vantara Initiative Could Revolutionize Animal Safety & Rescue In India

Vantara, translating to 'Star Of The Forest,' is located within Reliance's Jamnagar Refinery Complex, also known as the Green Belt Of Gujarat. The Vantara ecosystem encompasses a 3,000-acre Elephant Centre, which serves as the residence for over 200 rescued elephants.