Rupee falls to new all-time low, nears 96-mark against US dollar
The Indian rupee fell to a new lifetime low of 95.8 against the US dollar on Wednesday, nearing the 96-mark. This comes days after PM Narendra Modi urged Indians to cut fuel consumption and stop purchasing gold for a year to help strengthen the Indian rupee. The currency had hit a low of ₹95.17 on Monday.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
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The Indian rupee fell to a new lifetime low of 95.8 against the US dollar on Wednesday, nearing the 96-mark. This comes days after PM Narendra Modi urged Indians to cut fuel consumption and stop purchasing gold for a year to help strengthen the Indian rupee. The currency had hit a low of ₹95.17 on Monday.
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Support us, turn Dharamshala red: PBKS' Prabhsimran to fans
PBKS opener Prabhsimran Singh urged fans to support the team and turn their home ground in Dharamshala red. He stated that the team has lost four consecutive matches but is placed fourth on the points table and their goal is to win the trophy. "Your support is very much needed," he told the fans in a video.
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
05:04 pm Wednesday, 13 May 2026
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PBKS opener Prabhsimran Singh urged fans to support the team and turn their home ground in Dharamshala red. He stated that the team has lost four consecutive matches but is placed fourth on the points table and their goal is to win the trophy. "Your support is very much needed," he told the fans in a video.
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05:04 pm Wednesday, 13 May 2026
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Gold imports from Dubai may rise after 15% duty hike: GTRI
The Global Trade Research Initiative said gold and silver imports from Dubai could rise through the free trade agreement route after the government increased import duty on precious metals to 15%. India allows gold imports from the UAE at tariffs one percentage point lower than the Most-Favoured-Nation rate. The concessional tariff on silver imports from the UAE stands at 7%.
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News By: Mansi Agarwal
05:22 pm Wednesday, 13 May 2026
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The Global Trade Research Initiative said gold and silver imports from Dubai could rise through the free trade agreement route after the government increased import duty on precious metals to 15%. India allows gold imports from the UAE at tariffs one percentage point lower than the Most-Favoured-Nation rate. The concessional tariff on silver imports from the UAE stands at 7%.
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05:22 pm Wednesday, 13 May 2026
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Severe heatwave likely across Maha over next 2 days, IMD issues alerts
The IMD has issued a yellow alert for parts of north and central Maharashtra, warning of heatwave conditions and warm nights until May 14. Several parts are already witnessing temperatures above 45°C, with Akola, Jalgaon and Amravati among India’s hottest locations. Weather officials said temperatures could rise further, while dry and harsh conditions are expected to prevail.
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05:41 pm Wednesday, 13 May 2026
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The IMD has issued a yellow alert for parts of north and central Maharashtra, warning of heatwave conditions and warm nights until May 14. Several parts are already witnessing temperatures above 45°C, with Akola, Jalgaon and Amravati among India’s hottest locations. Weather officials said temperatures could rise further, while dry and harsh conditions are expected to prevail.
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False & baseless: Nepal on reports of new curbs on Indian tourists
Nepal dismissed reports claiming new restrictions on Indian tourists travelling to the country as "false and baseless". It also denied reports of mandatory ID cards for Indians crossing the border and rejected claims of a 30-day stay limit. This came after Nepal asked India and China not to conduct the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through Lipulekh, which Kathmandu considers Nepali territory.
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
05:59 pm Wednesday, 13 May 2026
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Nepal dismissed reports claiming new restrictions on Indian tourists travelling to the country as "false and baseless". It also denied reports of mandatory ID cards for Indians crossing the border and rejected claims of a 30-day stay limit. This came after Nepal asked India and China not to conduct the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through Lipulekh, which Kathmandu considers Nepali territory.
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05:59 pm Wednesday, 13 May 2026
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Air India cuts loss-making flights amid high jet fuel prices, releases list
Air India is suspending multiple flights on international routes that aren't commercially viable anymore due to record high fuel prices. Delhi-Chicago, Delhi-Shanghai, Chennai-Singapore, Mumbai-Dhaka and Delhi-Malé flights have been suspended till August. Delhi-Toronto flights have been reduced from 10x weekly to 5x weekly till July, while Delhi-Paris flights have been reduced from 14x to 7x.
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News By: Ashley Paul
06:09 pm Wednesday, 13 May 2026
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Air India is suspending multiple flights on international routes that aren't commercially viable anymore due to record high fuel prices. Delhi-Chicago, Delhi-Shanghai, Chennai-Singapore, Mumbai-Dhaka and Delhi-Malé flights have been suspended till August. Delhi-Toronto flights have been reduced from 10x weekly to 5x weekly till July, while Delhi-Paris flights have been reduced from 14x to 7x.
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Trump arrives in China after 9 years, billionaires Musk & Huang seen walking behind him
US President Donald Trump arrived in China after nine years on Wednesday for a two-day summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Trump and US delegation was welcomed by Chinese Vice President Han Zhang at Beijing airport. Videos have surfaced showing billionaires Elon Musk, Jensen Huang and Trump's son Eric walking behind him.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
06:22 pm Wednesday, 13 May 2026
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US President Donald Trump arrived in China after nine years on Wednesday for a two-day summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Trump and US delegation was welcomed by Chinese Vice President Han Zhang at Beijing airport. Videos have surfaced showing billionaires Elon Musk, Jensen Huang and Trump's son Eric walking behind him.
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06:22 pm Wednesday, 13 May 2026
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Google unveils AI-powered mouse cursor that understands what users point at
Google DeepMind has unveiled an AI-powered mouse cursor that can understand what users are pointing at on a screen. For example, users can hover over a table of statistics and request a pie chart version. Instead of using detailed prompts, the cursor captures the visual and semantic context around it, letting the computer "see" and understand what's important to users.
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News By: Mansi Agarwal
06:30 pm Wednesday, 13 May 2026
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Google DeepMind has unveiled an AI-powered mouse cursor that can understand what users are pointing at on a screen. For example, users can hover over a table of statistics and request a pie chart version. Instead of using detailed prompts, the cursor captures the visual and semantic context around it, letting the computer "see" and understand what's important to users.
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06:30 pm Wednesday, 13 May 2026
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Gold bond investors get 382% return as RBI announces redemption price
RBI has announced the premature redemption price for Sovereign Gold Bonds 2018-19 Series III, issued on November 13, 2018. The redemption price has been set at ₹15,102 per unit, yielding a 382% return over the issue price of ₹3,133 for online subscribers. Investors who bought the bonds offline at ₹3,183 would see gains of about 374%.
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News By: Mansi Agarwal
06:55 pm Wednesday, 13 May 2026
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RBI has announced the premature redemption price for Sovereign Gold Bonds 2018-19 Series III, issued on November 13, 2018. The redemption price has been set at ₹15,102 per unit, yielding a 382% return over the issue price of ₹3,133 for online subscribers. Investors who bought the bonds offline at ₹3,183 would see gains of about 374%.
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China changes Marco Rubio's Chinese spelling to let him enter despite ban
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, whose entry is banned due to Chinese sanctions, arrived in Beijing after China changed transliteration of his name to facilitate entry. A different Chinese character for "lu" is being used to represent the first syllable in his surname. Rubio was sanctioned twice in 2020 over criticising human rights violations in Xinjiang and Hong Kong.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
07:13 pm Wednesday, 13 May 2026
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, whose entry is banned due to Chinese sanctions, arrived in Beijing after China changed transliteration of his name to facilitate entry. A different Chinese character for "lu" is being used to represent the first syllable in his surname. Rubio was sanctioned twice in 2020 over criticising human rights violations in Xinjiang and Hong Kong.
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Amul hikes milk prices by ₹2 per litre across India
Amul is increasing milk prices by ₹2 per litre across India, effective from May 14. The Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation, which owns Amul-branded products, cited an "increase in cost of operations and milk production" behind the move. "There has been a substantial rise in the cost of cattle feed, milk packaging film and fuel during the year," GCMMF said.
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07:25 pm Wednesday, 13 May 2026
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Amul is increasing milk prices by ₹2 per litre across India, effective from May 14. The Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation, which owns Amul-branded products, cited an "increase in cost of operations and milk production" behind the move. "There has been a substantial rise in the cost of cattle feed, milk packaging film and fuel during the year," GCMMF said.
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K'taka govt withdraws BJP govt's 2022 order banning hijab in classrooms
The Karnataka Congress government has withdrawn the 2022 order passed by the then-BJP government banning hijab in classrooms. The fresh order allowed students to wear, along with prescribed uniforms, “limited traditional and practice-based symbols" such as janivara, hijab, and rudraksha. The controversy over hijab erupted after some girls were stopped from attending classes over hijab in 2022.
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07:41 pm Wednesday, 13 May 2026
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The Karnataka Congress government has withdrawn the 2022 order passed by the then-BJP government banning hijab in classrooms. The fresh order allowed students to wear, along with prescribed uniforms, “limited traditional and practice-based symbols" such as janivara, hijab, and rudraksha. The controversy over hijab erupted after some girls were stopped from attending classes over hijab in 2022.
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What is the spygate scandal that EFL Championship club Southampton is involved in?
English Football League (EFL) Championship side Southampton were allegedly involved in a spygate scandal for spying on a rival club. EFL club Middlesbrough accused a Southampton staff member of hiding and secretly filming tactical preparations shortly before their match. EFL has launched an investigation that could lead to a fine or forfeiture of match result if Southampton is found guilty.
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News By: Ishaan Mukherjee
07:59 pm Wednesday, 13 May 2026
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English Football League (EFL) Championship side Southampton were allegedly involved in a spygate scandal for spying on a rival club. EFL club Middlesbrough accused a Southampton staff member of hiding and secretly filming tactical preparations shortly before their match. EFL has launched an investigation that could lead to a fine or forfeiture of match result if Southampton is found guilty.
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07:59 pm Wednesday, 13 May 2026
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'PM Modi isn't asking people to stop spending, but to spend wisely,' claim reports
PM Narendra Modi recently urged people to conserve fuel, adopt work-from-home, and reduce avoidable foreign-exchange outflows. Government sources said describing these as "austerity measures" is incorrect and economically misleading. According to clarification, austerity typically refers to policies involving cuts in public expenditure, fiscal tightening and reductions in welfare commitments.
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08:07 pm Wednesday, 13 May 2026
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PM Narendra Modi recently urged people to conserve fuel, adopt work-from-home, and reduce avoidable foreign-exchange outflows. Government sources said describing these as "austerity measures" is incorrect and economically misleading. According to clarification, austerity typically refers to policies involving cuts in public expenditure, fiscal tightening and reductions in welfare commitments.
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AIADMK sacks Shanmugam, Velumani from party posts after rebel MLAs vote in Vijay's favour
AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami removed SP Velumani, C Ve Shanmugam, and C Vijayabaskar from their party posts after 25 rebel AIADMK MLAs voted in favour of Vijay's TVK during floor test in Tamil Nadu Assembly. Palaniswami replaced the party posts of 25 MLAs and appointed new district secretaries in their places. Vijay won trust vote with 144 votes.
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08:25 pm Wednesday, 13 May 2026
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AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami removed SP Velumani, C Ve Shanmugam, and C Vijayabaskar from their party posts after 25 rebel AIADMK MLAs voted in favour of Vijay's TVK during floor test in Tamil Nadu Assembly. Palaniswami replaced the party posts of 25 MLAs and appointed new district secretaries in their places. Vijay won trust vote with 144 votes.
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Russia Foreign Minister Lavrov lands in India for BRICS meeting
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov landed in Delhi on Wednesday ahead of the BRICS Foreign Ministers' meeting on May 14 and 15. Lavrov will meet India's External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar to hold discussions on bilateral trade and the US-Iran war. Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi is expected to attend the BRICS meeting as well, reports said.
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News By: Soheib Ahsan
08:36 pm Wednesday, 13 May 2026
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Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov landed in Delhi on Wednesday ahead of the BRICS Foreign Ministers' meeting on May 14 and 15. Lavrov will meet India's External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar to hold discussions on bilateral trade and the US-Iran war. Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi is expected to attend the BRICS meeting as well, reports said.
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Prateek Yadav died due to cardiorespiratory collapse, autopsy reveals 6 injuries
The post-mortem report of Prateek Yadav has revealed that he died due to "cardiorespiratory collapse" caused by "massive pulmonary thromboembolism". It implies that a blood clot formed in the lower part of his body and travelled upwards, leading to complications in the arteries and lungs. The report added that six antemortem (before death) injuries were also found on the body.
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08:55 pm Wednesday, 13 May 2026
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The post-mortem report of Prateek Yadav has revealed that he died due to "cardiorespiratory collapse" caused by "massive pulmonary thromboembolism". It implies that a blood clot formed in the lower part of his body and travelled upwards, leading to complications in the arteries and lungs. The report added that six antemortem (before death) injuries were also found on the body.
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Virat Kohli becomes 1st Indian to smash 10 hundreds in T20 cricket
Former RCB captain Virat Kohli on Thursday became the first Indian cricketer to smash 10 hundreds in T20 cricket. Kohli achieved the feat after reaching the three-figure mark off 58 deliveries against KKR in Raipur. Kohli has slammed nine hundreds in IPL and one hundred T20I cricket.
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12:20 am Thursday, 14 May 2026
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Former RCB captain Virat Kohli on Thursday became the first Indian cricketer to smash 10 hundreds in T20 cricket. Kohli achieved the feat after reaching the three-figure mark off 58 deliveries against KKR in Raipur. Kohli has slammed nine hundreds in IPL and one hundred T20I cricket.
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How may labour codes change in-hand pay for people with ₹10 lakh, ₹25 lakh & ₹50 lakh CTC?
The 50% 'wages' rule under new labour codes may dip monthly disposable income of employees with annual CTCs of ₹10 lakh, ₹25 lakh and ₹50 lakh. However, it may increase their retirement savings with higher PF contributions and gratuity accumulation. Under it, ₹10-lakh CTC could translate to ₹61,329 monthly take-home, and ₹25-lakh CTC could mean ₹1,31,703 monthly take-home, FE reported.
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07:00 am Thursday, 14 May 2026
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The 50% 'wages' rule under new labour codes may dip monthly disposable income of employees with annual CTCs of ₹10 lakh, ₹25 lakh and ₹50 lakh. However, it may increase their retirement savings with higher PF contributions and gratuity accumulation. Under it, ₹10-lakh CTC could translate to ₹61,329 monthly take-home, and ₹25-lakh CTC could mean ₹1,31,703 monthly take-home, FE reported.
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Government bans export of sugar
The government has banned the export of sugar from India amid domestic supply concerns. The order prohibits the export till September 30 and applies to raw, white and refined sugar, while allowing exports to the EU and US under CXL and TRQ quotas. The government had earlier allowed restricted sugar exports on the expectation of surplus production.
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08:15 am Thursday, 14 May 2026
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The government has banned the export of sugar from India amid domestic supply concerns. The order prohibits the export till September 30 and applies to raw, white and refined sugar, while allowing exports to the EU and US under CXL and TRQ quotas. The government had earlier allowed restricted sugar exports on the expectation of surplus production.
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