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OpinionMay 17, 2026

It may not feel like it, but hope is on the horizon: Trump, Netanyahu and Putin’s powers appear to be waning | Simon Tisdall

Plummeting approval ratings for these three poisonous comrades-in-arms show voters are demoralised and tiring of forever wars – the west could soon breathe again, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall.

IndiaMay 17, 2026

Massive fire breaks out in Rajdhani Express near Ratlam, passengers evacuated

A massive fire broke out in Thiruvananthapuram-Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express in Madhya Pradesh’s Ratlam district early on Sunday. Kota railway division PRO Ravindra Lakhara said passengers from the affected coach were accommodated in other compartments for their onward journey till Kota.

TechnologyMay 16, 2026

NPR’s Manoush Zomorodi talks about living with too much tech

After heading up WNYC’s Note To Self , Zamorodi went on to host NPR’s TED Radio Hour , and even gave a TED Talk of her own in 2017 that has racked up over seven million views. What is the first app you install on a new phone or computer? That said, I’m so not ready to “upgrade” to Meta glasses or anything on my face just yet.

TechnologyMay 16, 2026

Turtle Beach made a good SteelSeries headset clone that’s $50 less

I really liked the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless, so the company didn’t have to say much to get me excited about its successor. The $399 Nova Pro Omni that came out on May 5th has a similar design to.

ScienceMay 16, 2026

First-ever direct image of the cosmic web reveals the Universe’s hidden highways

Scientists have produced the clearest view ever of part of the cosmic web, the enormous hidden network of matter that stretches across the Universe and connects galaxies together. After spending hundreds of hours collecting observations, an international team captured a detailed image of a massive cosmic filament linking two actively forming galaxies from a time when the Universe was only about 2 billion years old. The study, led by Davide Tornotti, PhD student at the University of Milano-Bicocca, produced the sharpest image ever captured of a cosmic filament stretching roughly 3 million light-years.

IndiaMay 16, 2026

‘Disproportionate and warrants interference’: Karnataka High Court on man in matrimonial dispute being stopped from travelling abroad for work

While keeping in abeyance a Look-Out Circular (LOC) issued against an estranged husband who was stopped from travelling out of India for employment, the Karnataka High Court recently said that an executive measure cannot be allowed to operate in a manner that results in the ‘civil death’ of an individual by completely extinguishing his right to livelihood. Following this, the police issued an LOC against the husband, who was intercepted and arrested at the airport upon his arrival in India the same year.

IndiaMay 16, 2026

Meta’s Ray-Ban Display glasses now let everyone type with hand gestures

Meta is expanding the capabilities of its Ray-Ban Display smart glasses with gesture-based virtual writing, mixed reality recording, live captions, and broader app support as the company pushes deeper into AI-powered wearable computing. (Image: Reuters) Meta has announced a major update for its Meta Ray-Ban Display smart glasses, bringing the company’s gesture-based virtual writing feature to all users while adding several new mixed-reality and communication tools.

IndiaMay 16, 2026

Tamil Nadu governor cuts convoy size on PM’s appeal to reduce fuel consumption

Tamil Nadu governor Rajendra Arlekar cut his convoy size for his Saturday visit to the state following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to reduce fuel consumption amid the West Asia conflict. “For thousands of Congress workers like me, this is an emotional and historically significant moment,” he said.

IndiaMay 16, 2026

Are today’s teenagers getting ‘soft’? A child psychologist’s perspective

4 min read May 16, 2026 01:21 PM IST Today’s adolescents face pressures that earlier generations never encountered (Photo: Magnific) E very generation believes the next one has it easier. Today’s teenagers are often described as “soft”, “overprotected”, or unable to cope with hardship the way previous generations supposedly did. Instead of allowing the child to face the school consequences, a parent immediately emails the teacher, requests extensions, or blames “stress”.

IndiaMay 16, 2026

EXCLUSIVE | Delhi University rolls out new digital UG, PG admission system linked to NTA. Here’s how it works

Delhi University said the move is aimed at reducing paperwork, duplication and manual errors in the admission process For the first time, Delhi University will introduce automatic digital integration of students’ personal details and CUET scores in both undergraduate and postgraduate admissions this year, The Indian Express has learnt. The university said the move is aimed at reducing paperwork, duplication and manual errors in the admission process. For those opting for one-years Master’s: The university also announced that admissions to the one-year postgraduate programmes would be conducted separately through another portal to be launched later.

IndiaMay 16, 2026

Why Trump team dumped Chinese gifts, badges before leaving Beijing

US President Donald Trump came to China with big hopes of securing concrete agreements on trade and rare earths. A Fox News reporter said "heated and physical clashes" took place between Chinese officials and US agents during the visit of Trump and Xi to Beijing's Temple of Heaven. Ahead of the Trump-Xi bilateral meeting, a White House aide was trampled by Chinese reporters, The New York Post reported.

IndiaMay 16, 2026

BRICS is evolving with new members; differences will take time to resolve: Brazil FM Mauro Vieira

The meeting of the BRICS Foreign Ministers in Delhi, chaired by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar ended on Friday (May 15, 2026) with some heat,.

BusinessMay 16, 2026

Multibaggers, mirages and market math

An experiment demonstrates how survivorship bias can create the illusion of market genius. By selectively sharing successful predictions and discarding failures, a perfect track record can be manufactured.

WorldMay 16, 2026

Andreas Rettig: 'You can't separate sports and politics'

The World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico is sparking discussions beyond the realm of football. DFB Director Andreas Rettig discusses the Germany team and the geopolitical situation in an interview with DW.

WorldMay 16, 2026

Dumb phones and iPods: Meet the people disconnecting with old tech

A growing cohort of people are shunning new technologies in favour of the outdated or obsolete. Euronews Next spoke to four collectors about escaping digital fatigue with dumb phones and iPods.

OpinionMay 16, 2026

The release of the UFO files won’t satisfy conspiracy theorists – but it certainly serves Trump’s agenda | Daniel Lavelle

The US Department of Defense released the first batch of its UFO files last week at the direction of the president, Donald Trump, who promised to make them public “based on the tremendous interest.

WorldMay 15, 2026

Ebola outbreak kills 65 people in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo

An outbreak of Ebola has killed 65 people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, health officials said. Uganda’s health ministry said it had also confirmed an outbreak and that a 59-year-old man had died in a Kampala hospital from the disease after travelling from the DRC.

OpinionMay 15, 2026

No more chancers or failures – the coming contest must produce a British PM worthy of the name | Jonathan Freedland

Labour must rise to a historic responsibility by choosing a leader who can win over the nation. The alternative is Farage on the steps of No 10, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland.

BusinessMay 15, 2026

Can the NFL's Rooney Rule survive the DEI backlash?

Florida's attorney general says the NFL's Rooney Rule, which requires teams to interview minority candidates for top jobs, is discriminatory. Trump's EEOC has challenged such policies elsewhere.

WorldMay 15, 2026

Mali’s forces target rebel alliance in junta’s fight to keep power

Mali’s armed forces, supported by Russian mercenaries, have launched airstrikes targeting a rebel alliance of Islamist extremists and Tuareg separatists as the ruling junta struggles to maintain its hold on.

WorldMay 15, 2026

Headed to Mexico City for the World Cup? Here’s where to go

Mexico City is set to host five World Cup matches this summer, making it the perfect time to visit the most populous city in North America. 1 million people, traffic congestion is quite intense during rush hours, especially in the area near Azteca stadium.

WorldMay 15, 2026

Bolivia miners clash with police, President Paz under fire

Bolivian miners clashed with the police during a march on Thursday to call for the resignation of President Rodrigo Paz, with some setting off dynamite. Although Paz signed a decree to annul the law on Wednesday, protests have only continued to spread.

IndiaMay 15, 2026

After NEET UG paper leak, education minister Dharmendra Pradhan announces computer-based exams from next year

Dharmendra Pradhan (PTI file photo) "> NEW DELHI: Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday announced that NEET UG exams will go computer based from next year, while clarifying on the alleged irregularities in the examination, he said that the government has "zero tolerance towards malpractices. Meanwhile, the NTA, earlier in the day, announced that the NEET UG re-examination will now be conducted on Sunday, June 21.

TechnologyMay 14, 2026

Closing time

Today was closing arguments in the Musk v. Altman trial, and I almost feel bad writing about the unbelievable demolition derby I just witnessed. Steven Molo, Musk’s lawyer, stumbled over his words. He at one.

ScienceMay 14, 2026

This week in science: Sunscreen from fish, art and aging, and a sustainable marimba

NPR's science podcast <em>Short Wave</em> brings us the stories of how future sunscreens might come from fish, how loving art may impact aging, and a student's quest to build a more sustainable marimba.

WorldMay 14, 2026

UN pleads for Equatorial Guinea not to send US asylum seekers to their home countries: ‘Their life would be in danger’

Human rights experts at the United Nations issued a rare public appeal to Equatorial Guinea, urging the central African country to halt its plans to return US deportees to their home countries, where they.

IndiaMay 14, 2026

Red Fort area blast case: NIA’s 7,500-page chargesheet says all 10 accused were linked to Al-Qaida offshoot | Today News

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a 7,500-page chargesheet against 10 accused in the Red Fort area car bomb explosion case, in which 11 people were killed, officials said on Thursday. At a clandestine meeting in Srinagar in 2022, the accused reconstituted the AGuH terror outfit as "AGuH Interim" following a failed 'Hijrat' (migration) to Afghanistan via Turkiye, it said. Under the umbrella of the newly constituted outfit, they launched "Operation Heavenly Hind" aimed at overthrowing the democratically established Indian government and imposing Sharia rule, said the statement issued by the NIA.

IndiaMay 14, 2026

BRICS Foreign Ministers’ summit: Conflict in West Asia merits particular attention, says Jaishankar

Ongoing conflicts, economic uncertainties and challenges in trade, technology are shaping global landscape, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar said in his opening remarks at the BRICS Foreign Ministers Summit that began on Thursday (May 14, 2026). India is hosting the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on May 14 and 15, 2026, which will be chaired by External Affairs Minister S.

IndiaMay 14, 2026

Red Fort bomb blast case: NIA files 7,500-page charge sheet against 10 accused

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a 7,500-page charge sheet against 10 accused persons in the Red Fort area car bomb explosion case. “At a clandestine meeting in Srinagar in 2022, the accused had reconstituted the AGuH terror outfit as ‘AGuH Interim’ following a failed Hizrat (migration) to Afghanistan via Turkey. Under the umbrella of the newly constituted outfit, they had launched ‘Operation Heavenly Hind’ aimed at overthrowing the democratically established Indian government and imposing Sharia rule,” it alleged.

IndiaMay 14, 2026

Keralam CM-designate VD Satheesan's shoutout to Congress leader KC Venugopal: 'He played key role'

Keralam chief minister-designate VD Satheesan on Thursday credited senior Congress leader KC Venugopal — who was a frontrunner in the CM race — for playing a crucial role in his elevation to the top post. Track live updates on Kerala govt formation here Satheesan's shoutout to Venugopal Addressing reporters after his selection, Satheesan said he viewed the responsibility not as a personal achievement but as "something divine". Congress's ‘rare’ decision Congress leaders Ajay Maken, Mukul Wasnik and Deepa Dasmunshi announced the selection of VD Satheesan as the leader of Kerala legislature party (CLP) on Thursday, paving the way for his oath-taking as state chief minister.

OpinionMay 14, 2026

Labour is being destroyed by dithering: it should either do Brexit properly or rejoin the EU | Larry Elliott

Ten years on from the referendum, Brexit still shapes British politics. It has smashed the two-party duopoly and continues to divide the country. Keir Starmer’s struggle to remain prime minister after last.

WorldMay 14, 2026

Ukraine court orders arrest of Zelenskyy ally Andriy Yermak

Ukraine's anti-corruption court on Thursday ordered the pretrial detention of Andriy Yermak, a close ally of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on suspicion of money laundering, according to prosecutors. Investigation widens to Zelenskyy inner circle Prosecutors accuse Yermak of involvement in a 460-million-hryvnia money-laundering scheme linked to a housing development outside Kyiv.

IndiaMay 14, 2026

No public vehicle without GPS? What the Supreme Court order means for auto, taxi and bus operators | Today News

New Delhi: In a major push aimed at improving passenger safety and strengthening road safety enforcement, the Supreme Court of India has directed all states and Union Territories to strictly implement rules mandating GPS tracking systems and panic buttons in public service vehicles. Importantly, the installation details must also be updated on the government’s Vahan portal, which digitally tracks vehicle registration and transport-related records across India. The court’s observations come amid recurring concerns around passenger safety in public transport, particularly in urban areas where taxis and app-based cab services are widely used.

BusinessMay 14, 2026

Xi asks Trump if U.S. and China can avoid 'Thucydides Trap' at high-stakes summit

President Donald Trump (R) is greeted by Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People on May 14, 2026 in Beijing, China. Trump is expected to visit the Temple of Heaven, a historic landmark, in the afternoon, and attend a state banquet in the evening. China was the first major economy to retaliate against Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs in April 2025.

OpinionMay 14, 2026

You’ve heard the king’s speech – but I think a better one might run like this | David Blunkett

If I were in government I’d propose a very different response to the challenges we face – starting with protecting people from the cost of living, says former Labour home secretary David Blunkett.

BusinessMay 14, 2026

Kaynes Technology shares plunge 19%. Why JPMorgan, Nuvama downgraded the EMS stock

com Kaynes Technology shares plunged after the company’s Q4 results disappointed investors on multiple fronts. JPMorgan downgraded the stock to Neutral from Overweight and slashed its target price to Rs 4,000, while Nuvama downgraded to Hold and cut its target price to Rs 3,550 from Rs 5,500, a reduction of nearly 36%. Kaynes posted Q4 revenue of Rs 1,243 crore, a 26% year-on-year increase but the company had guided for Rs 1,700 crore, making the miss a staggering 27% below its own target.

OpinionMay 14, 2026

For three years I scoured the world for answers to Europe’s big problems – here’s what I found

It’s mid-afternoon in Fujisawa. Schoolchildren, rucksacks on their backs, bound into a room where a group of pensioners welcome them boisterously, before sitting them down to help with their homework. This.

WorldMay 13, 2026

Remains of second US soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco have been recovered

The remains of the second US army soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco have been recovered, the army said on Wednesday, ending a multinational search operation that deployed air, naval and artificial intelligence assets. In 2012, two US marines were killed and two others injured during a helicopter crash in Morocco’s southern city of Agadir while taking part in the exercises.

TechnologyMay 13, 2026

Trump administration defends right to ban content moderation experts from US

The Trump administration is fighting for the right to keep some social media moderation advocates out of the US. “One of the worst parts about a chilling effect is all of the research that won’t happen,” CITR executive director Brandi Geurkink said at a press conference after the hearing. “I will do my best to get it all figured out,” Boasberg said.

ScienceMay 13, 2026

Neanderthals may have drilled out a cavity 59,000 years ago

Several views of the molar tooth archeologists discovered in Chagyrskaya Cave. Zubova et al./PLOS One hide.

IndiaMay 13, 2026

Android 17 arrives with AirDrop-style sharing, AI widgets, and more

Google has unveiled Android 17 with new Gemini-powered AI tools, redesigned emoji and upgraded security features. (Image: Google) Google has officially revealed the biggest new features coming to Android 17 at the Android Show 2026, introducing a wide range of upgrades spanning artificial intelligence, cross-platform sharing, digital well-being, and security. Screen Reactions adds built-in reaction video recording Android 17 introduces a new creator-focused feature called “Screen Reactions,” allowing users to record both their screen and selfie camera simultaneously.

IndiaMay 13, 2026

Supreme Court stays Madras High Court order on TVK MLA Sethupathi, terms it ‘atrocious’

The Supreme Court on Wednesday (May 13, 2026) found a Madras High Court intervention barring Tamil Nadu’s ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party MLA R. The apex court stayed the operation of the High Court order, allowing Mr. Sethupathi, who is the petitioner, said the apex court should pass strictures against the order passed by the High Court on May 12.

WorldMay 13, 2026

Trump's China visit: Musk, Cook, Huang join trade talks

As US President Donald Trump arrives in Beijing on Wednesday for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, where he aims to press China to "open up" to American firms, he will be accompanied by top US executives from tech, finance and manufacturing, including figures from AI and Wall Street. In a significant late-stage development, Jensen Huang, President and CEO of Nvidia, has reportedly joined the presidential entourage. Boeing has faced significant hurdles since Beijing increased import taxes on American goods to 125% in April 2025, a retaliatory measure following the US decision to raise tariffs on Chinese products to 145%.

IndiaMay 13, 2026

Urvashi Rautela’s dripping crystal at Cannes, netizens ask: ‘Confused between Met Gala, Cannes?’

Urvashi Rautela made her 5th outing at the Cannes Film Festival. “I am wearing this very beautiful designer from Vietnam called JoliPoli and it’s my pleasure to represent my country India at the opening ceremony Cannes Film Festival 2026,” she said.

IndiaMay 13, 2026

Feeling burnt out at work? A NIMHANS tool is helping companies spot the warning signs

At a corporate office in Bengaluru, an employee in the sales division has been struggling for months. Targets have increased, deadlines have shortened and promotions have stalled despite longer working hours.

IndiaMay 13, 2026

Delhi lawyers’ chamber crisis: Why 1.7 lakh advocates fight for 8,000 offices

Ramey Krishan Rana, a first-generation independent lawyer, said, “The very first thing a client asks is: ‘ Waqeel sahab, aapka chamber kidhar hai? Between 2015 and 2025 alone, Delhi saw an influx of roughly 1 lakh new lawyers. His PIL, filed last November, challenged Rule 5-A of the Delhi High Court Lawyers’ Chambers (Allotment and Occupancy) Rules, 1980.

IndiaMay 13, 2026

Why has India hiked custom duties on gold, silver and other precious metals?

The Narendra Modi-led government increased customs duties on imports of precious metals, including gold and silver, from six per cent to 15 per cent, a move that comes after the Prime Minister's austerity push. He further said that consequential changes have been made to other items, including gold and silver doré, coins, and findings. 'India proactively responding to external risks' Historically, customs duty on precious metals have been calibrated in response to prevailing macroeconomic and external sector conditions.

OpinionMay 13, 2026

David Attenborough is not just a national treasure: he is also the most radical person on TV | Jonathan Liew

The naturalist is venerated as a cuddly Paddington Bear, but he’s more than that. Don’t let the superficial backslaps obscure the political critique he makes, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Liew.

BusinessMay 13, 2026

HFCL, Ideaforge, among 10 smallcap stocks that more than doubled in the first 25 sessions of FY27​ - Unprecedented rally

The shares of CIAN Agro Industries, Indo Tech Transformers, HFCL, Ideaforge Technology and others more than doubled in the first 25 sessions of FY27 which began on April 1 this year. This came while benchmark index Sensex jumped 7% during the period, recovering some losses after the sharp selloff in March triggered by the skyrocketing oil prices and raging Iran-US war.

OpinionMay 13, 2026

Labour needs a battle of ideas now, not a scramble to snatch the keys to No 10 | Rafael Behr

Labour has spent much of the past year paralysed by competing fears. MPs’ dread of facing voters with Keir Starmer as prime minister has been kept in check by their recoil from the process of replacing him.

WorldMay 13, 2026

‘Blatant disregard for rights’: concern grows over Gabon’s social media clampdown

When Gabon’s media regulator indefinitely suspended major social media platforms in February, citing security concerns during anti-government protests, it became the talk of town – literally.Within weeks of.

OpinionMay 13, 2026

Cannes is a beautiful, gruelling circus. I wouldn’t quit it for anything | Agnès Poirier

Nothing prepares you for the shock that is the Cannes film festival: the adrenaline, the fatigue, the elation and the emotion, but also the hunger, the anger, the magic and the ridicule. For young cinephiles,.

TechnologyMay 13, 2026

Sony’s new Xperia phone gets an overdue redesign

Sony’s Xperia 1 flagships have looked more or less the same since 2020, but that’s finally changing with the Xperia 1 VIII, which moves to a chunky square camera island. It’s the main part of an overdue design refresh, blowing fresh air into Sony’s slick, but now slightly stale, aesthetic. Image: Sony The redesign may be overdue aesthetically, but it probably serves practical purpose too, allowing Sony to fit in a substantially larger sensor for the phone’s telephoto lens.

ScienceMay 13, 2026

A rare cancer-fighting plant compound has been decoded

Researchers at UBC Okanagan have uncovered the process plants use to create mitraphylline, a rare natural compound that has attracted attention for its possible cancer fighting properties. Barber Faculty of Science identified the first known plant enzyme capable of twisting a molecule into the distinctive spiro shape. "UBC Okanagan's mentorship and support made this possible, and I'm excited to keep growing as a researcher here in Canada."

TechnologyMay 12, 2026

Sam Altman was winning on the stand, but it might not be enough

After two weeks of hearing from assorted witnesses that he was a lying snake, the jury finally heard from the lying snake himself: Sam Altman. At the end of the testimony, his lawyer William Savitt asked him.

WorldMay 12, 2026

Internal displacements caused by violence or conflict at record high in 2025

The number of internal displacements triggered by conflict or violence around the world reached a record high in 2025, surpassing the number of disaster-driven internal displacements for the first time. From DR Congo and Sudan to Iran and Lebanon, we see millions more displaced on top of the previous record numbers driven out of their homes,” he added. A chart showing a breakdown of recorded internal displacements globally by cause since 2009, with conflict driving an increasing number and proportion of internal displacements Internal displacements refer to each new instance that a person is forced to flee within the borders of their own country.

IndiaMay 12, 2026

Former Army personnel accused of murdering three in Uttar Pradesh’s Chandauli district killed in encounter

“A former Army officer, accused of murdering three people in Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh, was killed in an encounter,” a police officer said on Tuesday (May 12, 2026), adding that two personnel, including a sub-inspector, were also injured. “In the morning, Singh killed a man named Mangru, a resident of Zamania in Ghazipur district of Uttar Pradesh, on the PDD-Tarighat Passenger train,” the superintendent of police said.

IndiaMay 12, 2026

AIADMK backing, floor test, one less MLA: What next for Tamil Nadu CM Vijay

Actor-politician C Joseph Vijay finally found his way to the legislative assembly of Tamil Nadu as he made his maiden speech there as chief minister on Tuesday. Here' what lies next for Vijay- A floor test pending in Tamil Nadu assembly The results of Tamil Nadu state polls held in April led to a hung assembly for the first time since 1967, with no major alliance or party hitting the majority mark of 118. However, Vijay's TVK emerged as the single largest party with 108, out of which Vijay won two, and fell short of 11 seats effectively to claim majority.

WorldMay 12, 2026

Gaborone gold rush: how Botswana rose to the top of men’s sprinting

It was a fairytale ending to the World Athletics Relays in Gaborone. In the final strait, Collen Kebinatshipi surged past South Africa’s Zakithi Nene to win the men’s 4x400m relay for Botswana. The home.

IndiaMay 12, 2026

Neet Ug 2026 Cancelled: NTA cancels NEET UG 2026 examination, fresh test dates to be announced separately

The NEET was taken by 24 lakh candidates. Revised examination dates, together with the schedule for issuance of fresh admit cards, will be announced through the official channels of the Agency in due course. The NTA said, it is conscious that the decision to re-conduct the examination will impose substantial inconvenience upon candidates and their families.

BusinessMay 12, 2026

Now, Sudha Murty backs PM Modi’s call to curb fuel use amid shock from West Asia: 'Important for nation’s resilience’ | Today News

Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty on Monday expressed support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal urging citizens to reduce fuel consumption and depend less on imported goods amid disruptions caused by the ongoing West Asia crisis. In a video posted by PTI, he said, “PM Modi's call for austerity amid global crisis is sensible. “Everybody talks about gas cylinder price rise, but we never started the war, we did not ask for a petrol price rise,” she had said.

BusinessMay 12, 2026

Sunjay Kapur's mother Rani moves SC to restrict his wife Priya from interfering with ‘RK Family Trust’ | Today News

Rani Kapur, the 80-year-old mother of late businessman Sunjay Kapur, on Tuesday moved the Supreme Court with a fresh plea seeking to restrict Sunjay's third wife, Priya Sachdev Kapur, from interfering with the functioning of the ‘RK Family Trust’ till the pendency of the mediation proceedings started on 7 May. Rani Kapur's counsel mentioned the plea before the Supreme Court on Tuesday, ANI reported. The lawsuit The bench had issued notice to Priya Kapur and others on the plea filed by Rani Kapur alleging that the trust, which was constituted in her name in October 2017, was a product of "forged, fabricated and fraudulent" documents.

WorldMay 12, 2026

EU negotiators agree new rules on vital medicines

European Union negotiators on Tuesday reached an agreement&nbsp;on rules that aim to bolster the bloc's supply chains for essential medicines and reduce its dependence on drug manufacturers outside the bloc. The agreed rules aim, among other things, to make it easier&nbsp;to use&nbsp;public funding to support the production of such medicines.

BusinessMay 12, 2026

Who is Nandini Harinath? All about Indian scientist whose saree was displayed at US museum | Today News

A saree worn by Indian space scientist Nandini Harinath during a major milestone in India’s Mars Orbiter Mission has become part of an exhibit at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC. Known globally for displaying historic aircraft, spacecraft and aviation artefacts, the museum has now added an item tied to India’s space journey — a saree worn by one of ISRO’s prominent women scientists during the successful launch phase of the country’s first interplanetary mission. The spacecraft was launched from Satish Dhawan Space Centre on November 5, 2013.

BusinessMay 12, 2026

Five things to watch in Asia as Trump prepares to meet China's Xi this week

Chinese and U.S. flags flutter near The Bund, before U.S. trade delegation meet their Chinese counterparts for talks in Shanghai, China July 30, 2019.Aly Song | ReutersBEIJING — The U.S. and China are.

IndiaMay 11, 2026

The making of Nishant Kumar: JD(U)’s future now rests on dynasty politics Nitish once attacked

A question has been hanging thick in the whispered political gossip of Patna and beyond: After Nitish Kumar, who?After all, the Janata Dal (United) – which, since its inception, has never faced the.

IndiaMay 11, 2026

Indian-origin philanthropist pays off student loans for a class of college graduates in US

He shared that his father, Prakash Chand Kochhar, had moved to Raleigh in 1946 to study textile manufacturing at NC State (Image source: @CollinRugg/X) Indian-origin philanthropist Anil Kochhar is making waves after he surprised graduating students at North Carolina State University Wilson College of Textiles by announcing that he and his wife, Marilyn Kochhar, would pay off all final-year student loans for the college’s class of 2026. “It is my privilege to announce today that, in honour of my father Prakash Chand Kochhar, Marilyn and I are providing a graduation gift to cover all the final-year education loans incurred by Wilson College graduates during the 2025–26 academic year,” Kochhar said in the video.

IndiaMay 11, 2026

5 tourists from Gujarat among 6 dead as SUV plunges into gorge in Himachal’s Chamba

Six people, including five tourists from Gujarat and a local driver, were killed in the early hours of Monday when their SUV skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge near Kakira in Himachal Pradesh’s Chamba district. Four other passengers survived the crash with injuries and three of them are reported to be in critical condition due to severe head trauma.

WorldMay 11, 2026

India mews: Cut fuel use, Modi says amid Iran war crisis

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is asking Indians to make a series of changes in their consumption habits to help the country withstand the global economic upheaval from the Iran war. DW has the latest.

BusinessMay 11, 2026

Hyundai shares jump 5% despite 22% YoY fall in Q4 net profit to Rs 1,256 crore

in Hyundai Motor India's stock surged nearly 5% despite a 22% dip in Q4 FY26 net profit. The shares of Hyundai Motor India jumped nearly 5% on Monday as brokerages maintained their ‘Buy’ ratings on the stock even after the automaker reported a 22% drop in net profit to Rs 1,256 crore for Q4 FY26, compared with Rs 1,614 crore in the year-ago period. For the full financial year FY26, Hyundai Motor India reported a 2% YoY rise in revenue to Rs 70,763 crore, while net profit declined 4% YoY to Rs 5,543 crore from FY25.

TechnologyMay 10, 2026

Ashnymph’s Childhood EP is exhilarating dance goth rock

Childhood opens with an ambient recording of someone walking down a hall (I think), and some swirling synth noise before the first song, “Island in the Sky” kicks off properly with a motorik beat and bass throb. Despite its slow build, it’s clear why the band chose this as their first single.

TechnologyMay 10, 2026

Writers are fleeing the Substack Tax

Substack, the once buzzy newsletter platform, is losing a new swath of writers to rival platforms most people haven’t heard of. Just last month, The Ankler, one of Substack’s most popular publications, left.

TechnologyMay 10, 2026

Cricut’s $99 craft cutting machine helped me feel creative again

The small $99 gadget isn’t perfect, but its capabilities and app-provided templates were just what I was looking for. I connected the machine, installed Cricut’s Design Space software on my laptop (also available on iOS and Android), and ran my first test cut in well under 30 minutes. Then again, if you imagine yourself wanting to make larger designs more often, I suggest springing for the $199 Cricut Explore 5.

TechnologyMay 10, 2026

Netflix may have finally figured out games

This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on Netflix, follow Andrew Webster. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers’ inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in.

IndiaMay 10, 2026

Experience and diversity in focus in TVK’s 9-member Tamil Nadu cabinet

Nine ministers were inducted into the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief C Joseph Vijay led cabinet as he was formally sworn in as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu by governor Rajendra Arlekar on Sunday. (AP) The Lok Bhavan on Sunday released the list of nine candidates who hail from diverse backgrounds with a mixture of political blend. In December 2024, Arjuna penned a book ‘Ellorukkumaana Thalaivar Ambedkar (Ambedkar: A leader for all), which was released by Vijay.

IndiaMay 10, 2026

Anthropic says internet posts about ‘Evil AI’ behind Claude’s blackmail threats

A smartphone running Anthropic’s Claude chatbot is displayed for a photograph in San Francisco, March 21, 2025. Now, based on a deeper investigation into why the model reacted in this manner, Anthropic said it has traced the issue back to training data scraped from the internet, including online posts that depict AI as “evil”. How to address agentic misalignment In order to eliminate blackmailing and deceptive behaviour in Claude AI models, Anthropic said that it started by training Claude on examples of safe behaviour.

IndiaMay 10, 2026

Bombay High Court grants bail to Nashik engineer, questions ATS claim of ISIS funding

The Bombay High Court recently observed that there was no “prima facie evidence” to connect a 34-year-old engineer from Nashik with ISIS and questioned the prosecution’s claim that he transferred Rs 50,000 to a co-accused to support the banned group monetarily. It granted him bail on furnishing a personal bond of Rs 1 lakh, along with sureties, and conditions to cooperate with the probe and not to leave the area under the purview of the Nashik special court.

IndiaMay 10, 2026

'New era of real, secular, social justice starts now': TVK chief Vijay's first speech as Tamil Nadu CM | India News

NEW DELHI: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief C Joseph Vijay on Sunday assumed office as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu and delivered his first address, calling his government “a new beginning” and promising secular and social justice governance after sweeping to power in the assembly elections. A new era of real, secular, social justice starts now,” Vijay said after taking the oath at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The last government has gone out after borrowing debts of more than Rs 10 lakh crore.

OpinionMay 10, 2026

Donald Trump will arrive in Beijing this week knowing that Xi holds all the cards | Simon Tisdall

The US president will be counting on China to influence Iran and help him out of his latest mess. But the price may be high – including for Taiwan, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall.

BusinessMay 10, 2026

Mother’s Day: What multi-cap investing borrows from a mother’s wisdom

Multi Cap investing offers a structured approach to wealth creation. It mirrors a mother's wisdom by balancing immediate needs with long-term goals.

TechnologyMay 9, 2026

These great digital gifts will arrive just in time for Mother’s Day

And just like that, Mother’s Day is tomorrow, May 10th, which is too soon for most online purchases to arrive in time. That said, you aren’t alone if you waited too long to pick up a gift this year, and you.

WorldMay 9, 2026

‘Watching us is like watching a cousin’: the online creators reshaping Africa’s news ecosphere

Imvelo Jaxa posted a TikTok video about South African peacekeepers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. She explained an argument that had erupted between the South African and Rwandan.

TechnologyMay 9, 2026

Let it snow

Water gets all the credit. When gaming companies want to show off new graphics technology, things tend to get wet; splashing waves that are only possible with the latest physics engine, or puddles that can.

TechnologyMay 9, 2026

Quantum dot TVs beat RGB LED TVs, says the company that makes QDs for TVs

At the Los Angeles Convention Center, two 85-inch TVs sat side by side inside the Nanosys meeting room at Display Week — a yearly business-to-business convention focusing on the technology that goes into.

BusinessMay 9, 2026

They graduate to six figure salaries, and grueling work

Students on the aft deck of the Empire State VII preparing for this year's summer cruise. They'll sail to Charleston, S.C., Málaga, Spain and Belfast, Northern Ireland before returning to New.

IndiaMay 9, 2026

AMMK accuses Vijay’s TVK of ‘horse-trading’ over ‘forged’ support letter

Dhinakaran said, “It appears that TVK has submitted what seems to be a copy of our MLA support letter, which is actually a forged letter. ” Responding Dhinakaran accusations, TVK released a video, which went viral on social media on Saturday, where Kamaraj is seen writing a letter and extending his support to TVK. The TVK, which won 108 seats, sought support from several smaller camps secure 118 seats in the 234-seat Assembly.

WorldMay 9, 2026

Eurovision 2026: Politics collide with a blockbuster show

The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna hasn't even started yet — and yet it has been at the center of heated debates for months. At issue isn't so much the spectacular pop shows themselves as the.

BusinessMay 9, 2026

Quote of the day by Julia Roberts: ‘You have to live your life, no matter what…’ | Today News

” — Julia Roberts This quote by Julia Roberts is a powerful endorsement of experiential living and the necessity of failure. Instead of viewing mistakes as character flaws, professional dead-ends, or permanent setbacks, they are positioned as mandatory educational tools. She won Best Actress for her powerful portrayal of a legal assistant in the 2000 biographical drama Erin Brockovich.

OpinionMay 9, 2026

The hill I will die on: Voice notes have made my generation a bunch of self-absorbed bores | Annabel Martin

T he message I most dread receiving on WhatsApp isn’t “Call me” or “I can’t believe what you did last night”. Voice notes were fun when WhatsApp introduced them in 2013, but what was once a novelty has become too many people’s go-to method of communication.

IndiaMay 9, 2026

Suvendu Adhikari is BJP's 1st Bengal Chief Minister, takes oath in Bangla

Once considered Mamata Banerjee's right-hand man', Suvendu Adhikari took oath as the BJP's first Chief Minister of West Bengal on Saturday in a massive show of strength that saw Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Amit Shah and most of the Union Cabinet in attendance. Apart from PM Modi, all the chief ministers from BJP-ruled states were present, signalling the importance of the Bengal victory for the saffron party. Kshudiram Tudu , who won from the Ranibandh constituency, is from the tribal community.

OpinionMay 9, 2026

At the Venice Biennale I saw anger at Russia and Israel – and its leadership pretending everything was fine | Charlotte Higgins

The festival can often make you queasy, as geopolitics are played out through the proxy of art. This year it feels on the verge of collapsing in on itself, says Charlotte Higgins, the Guardian’s chief culture writer.

ScienceMay 8, 2026

UFO files spanning decades are released by Defense Department

In all, the Pentagon released more than 160 records, citing President Trump's call for unprecedented transparency in giving the public access to federal and military records related to unexplained encounters with strange phenomena. Friday's action "is the first in what will be an ongoing joint declassification and release effort," Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said. That 1955 sighting was described in records previously released by the CIA.

TechnologyMay 8, 2026

Here is Yarbo’s promise to fix the robot mower that ran me over

Yesterday, I told you how a hacker ran me over with a robot lawn mower. The company says its first wave of security updates should roll out within one week.

TechnologyMay 8, 2026

All the latest updates on AI data centers

After decades of only licensing its chip designs for others to use, UK-based Arm revealed the first chip it’s producing on its own, and the first customer. The first company in line to use it is Meta, which has reportedly struggled to launch its own AI chips.

BusinessMay 8, 2026

How much further does this Teflon market have to go? Here's what traders say

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on May 4, 2026 in New York City. and Iran do finalize a peace agreement — even though stocks have rallied so much since the ceasefire announcement. Stock Chart IconStock chart icon Boockvar added that Iran remains a risk, despite the indexes not showing it.

TechnologyMay 8, 2026

DOGE used ChatGPT in a way that was both dumb and illegal, judge rules

The Department of Government Efficiency’s cancellation of over $100 million in grants was unconstitutional, according to a ruling on Thursday. The ruling, which stems from a 2025 lawsuit filed by humanities groups, says “it could not be more obvious that DOGE used the mere presence of particular, protected characteristics to disqualify grants from continued funding” from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH).

OpinionMay 8, 2026

Starmer will hope he’s dodged the axe for now – but these elections leave Britain more fragmented than ever | Jonathan Freedland

He wants a little more time and he may just get it. It seems there was enough in the results of Thursday’s elections to allow Keir Starmer to fend off calls for his immediate exit. But that should not obscure.

OpinionMay 8, 2026

What do the unfolding local election results mean? Our panel responds

Starmer thought he could vanquish the left. Polanski has proved him wrongOwen JonesGuardian columnistWhile Reform UK sweeps through small-town England, the Greens are outperforming their expectations in their.

BusinessMay 8, 2026

Quote of the day by Oscar Wilde: Why self-respect changes every relationship — ‘To love oneself…’ | Today News

Oscar Wilde, born in Dublin in 1854, became one of the defining literary voices of the Victorian era through his wit, flamboyant personality, and sharp social commentary. His major works, The Picture of Dorian Gray, Lady Windermere’s Fan, An Ideal Husband and The Importance of Being Earnest, remain celebrated for their humour and insight into society. Wilde’s career soared through literary brilliance and public fame before his 1895 trials and imprisonment dramatically reshaped both his life and legacy.

IndiaMay 8, 2026

New invasive moth threatens Ladakh’s farm-based economy

Ladakh, one of India’s most fragile landscapes, has a new set of invaders—a camouflaging moth that threatens the local farm-based economy. The study notes that insect pest outbreaks have increased in the region in recent years, with at least six other invasive species recorded earlier. Therefore, it may be declared an invasive pest and timely control measures should be implemented… without timely control measures, it may spread to other areas, including fruit-growing regions like Kargil City, Shilikchey, Hardas, and other adjoining areas of the Kargil district,” the study warns.

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