Which states consume the most petrol per person in India?
Among Indian states and UTs, Goa consumes the most petrol per person, with 52.4 litres per 100 people daily in 2024-25, far above the national average of 10.4 litres. Puducherry ranks second at 41 litres, followed by Chandigarh at 37.8 litres. Bihar records the lowest per capita petrol consumption at 3.3 litres, followed by West Bengal at 5.1 litres.
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Among Indian states and UTs, Goa consumes the most petrol per person, with 52.4 litres per 100 people daily in 2024-25, far above the national average of 10.4 litres. Puducherry ranks second at 41 litres, followed by Chandigarh at 37.8 litres. Bihar records the lowest per capita petrol consumption at 3.3 litres, followed by West Bengal at 5.1 litres.
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Video shows hundreds of kids jumping & welcoming Trump in China, US Prez says 'I'm impressed'
US President Donald Trump received a grand welcome in China. A video has surfaced online showing hundreds of children jumping, holding flowers, and waving flags of both countries as they greet Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. "I was particularly impressed by those beautiful, amazing children. They were happy...They were amazing. They represent so much," Trump said.
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09:20 am Thursday, 14 May 2026
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US President Donald Trump received a grand welcome in China. A video has surfaced online showing hundreds of children jumping, holding flowers, and waving flags of both countries as they greet Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. "I was particularly impressed by those beautiful, amazing children. They were happy...They were amazing. They represent so much," Trump said.
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MP govt was warned about 'old', 'unreliable' boat 2 months before tragedy that killed 13
Officials at state-run resort operating the boat that capsized and claimed 13 lives on April 30 had warned MP government about boat being "old" and "increasingly unreliable" two months before tragedy. The letter, addressed to the regional manager of the tourism corporation in Jabalpur, stated that the boat had undergone repeated repair work but continued to develop recurring engine problems.
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09:56 am Thursday, 14 May 2026
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Officials at state-run resort operating the boat that capsized and claimed 13 lives on April 30 had warned MP government about boat being "old" and "increasingly unreliable" two months before tragedy. The letter, addressed to the regional manager of the tourism corporation in Jabalpur, stated that the boat had undergone repeated repair work but continued to develop recurring engine problems.
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BJP-led WB govt to introduce fish-rice meals for ₹5 at state canteens: Report
The newly formed BJP-led West Bengal government is set to introduce fish-and-rice meals (maach-bhaat) at ₹5 in government-run subsidised canteens in the state, News18 reported. These canteens had until now been serving egg-and-rice meals at the same subsidised price. Earlier, ex-CM Mamata Banerjee had claimed that BJP would ban fish and eggs in the state if it came to power.
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09:56 am Thursday, 14 May 2026
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The newly formed BJP-led West Bengal government is set to introduce fish-and-rice meals (maach-bhaat) at ₹5 in government-run subsidised canteens in the state, News18 reported. These canteens had until now been serving egg-and-rice meals at the same subsidised price. Earlier, ex-CM Mamata Banerjee had claimed that BJP would ban fish and eggs in the state if it came to power.
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She shot with second-hand bow: Father of Archery WC gold medallist
Anil Manohar Mohod, father of Kumkum Mohod who was part of India’s women’s recurve team that won gold at the Archery World Cup Stage 2 in Shanghai, said, "She was shooting...with a second-hand bow.” He stated that Kumkum has been using the same bow for the last five years. Anil makes cardboard boxes for sweet shops in Amravati.
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09:51 am Thursday, 14 May 2026
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Anil Manohar Mohod, father of Kumkum Mohod who was part of India’s women’s recurve team that won gold at the Archery World Cup Stage 2 in Shanghai, said, "She was shooting...with a second-hand bow.” He stated that Kumkum has been using the same bow for the last five years. Anil makes cardboard boxes for sweet shops in Amravati.
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Cuba has completely run out of diesel, fuel: Energy minister
Cuba has completely run out of diesel and fuel, the country's energy and mines minister said amid an oil blockade by the US. The minister further added that Cuba's national grid is in a critical state and that the country has no reserves. The country is facing severe blackouts, with regions remaining without light for 20 hours a day.
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10:12 am Thursday, 14 May 2026
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Cuba has completely run out of diesel and fuel, the country's energy and mines minister said amid an oil blockade by the US. The minister further added that Cuba's national grid is in a critical state and that the country has no reserves. The country is facing severe blackouts, with regions remaining without light for 20 hours a day.
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CEO says Trump not prepared to meet Xi, WH spokesperson calls him 'slope-brained'
The CEO of Global Situation Room, Brett Bruen, said US President Donald Trump is "utterly unprepared" for his meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping, as "not a single China expert" travelled with him. "You have no idea what you're talking about, you slope-brained, mouth breathing moron. Stop calling yourself an expert," White House Communications Director Steven Cheung replied to him.
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10:11 am Thursday, 14 May 2026
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The CEO of Global Situation Room, Brett Bruen, said US President Donald Trump is "utterly unprepared" for his meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping, as "not a single China expert" travelled with him. "You have no idea what you're talking about, you slope-brained, mouth breathing moron. Stop calling yourself an expert," White House Communications Director Steven Cheung replied to him.
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No permits for public vehicles without panic buttons, tracking devices: SC
The Supreme Court has directed states and UTs to not issue fitness certificates or permits for public vehicles without emergency panic buttons and tracking devices. The court issued the direction after noting that less than 1% of such vehicles currently have mandatory tracking devices. The bench called the situation "disturbing" and said these devices are essential to ensure passenger safety.
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10:27 am Thursday, 14 May 2026
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The Supreme Court has directed states and UTs to not issue fitness certificates or permits for public vehicles without emergency panic buttons and tracking devices. The court issued the direction after noting that less than 1% of such vehicles currently have mandatory tracking devices. The bench called the situation "disturbing" and said these devices are essential to ensure passenger safety.
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Xi warns Trump, says 'US & China could come into conflict if Taiwan issue is mishandled'
Chinese President Xi Jinping warned US President Donald Trump that the world's two largest economies could "come into conflict" if the issue over self-ruled Taiwan is mishandled. "The Taiwan question is the most important issue in China-US relations..If mishandled, the two nations could collide or even come into conflict." Taiwan, a self-ruled island, is claimed by Beijing as its territory.
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10:26 am Thursday, 14 May 2026
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Chinese President Xi Jinping warned US President Donald Trump that the world's two largest economies could "come into conflict" if the issue over self-ruled Taiwan is mishandled. "The Taiwan question is the most important issue in China-US relations..If mishandled, the two nations could collide or even come into conflict." Taiwan, a self-ruled island, is claimed by Beijing as its territory.
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Alia meets F1 drivers Charles Leclerc, Carlos Sainz Jr at Cannes
Alia Bhatt met Formula 1 drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz Jr. at the Cannes Film Festival. A video of Alia meeting Leclerc went viral on Instagram, with fans expressing excitement online. “Charles x Alia was not in my bingo card but here we are,” one user wrote, while another commented, “OMG. I just fell on my knees.”
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10:42 am Thursday, 14 May 2026
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Alia Bhatt met Formula 1 drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz Jr. at the Cannes Film Festival. A video of Alia meeting Leclerc went viral on Instagram, with fans expressing excitement online. “Charles x Alia was not in my bingo card but here we are,” one user wrote, while another commented, “OMG. I just fell on my knees.”
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Bihar to bar people whose names deleted in SIR from welfare schemes
Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary said people whose names were deleted from Bihar’s electoral rolls during Special Intensive Revision (SIR) wouldn't be entitled to government benefits, including ration and other welfare schemes, The Indian Express reported. "Bank passbooks...of those deleted would also be cancelled in due course of time," he added. Around 65 lakh names were removed in Bihar during SIR.
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10:35 am Thursday, 14 May 2026
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Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary said people whose names were deleted from Bihar’s electoral rolls during Special Intensive Revision (SIR) wouldn't be entitled to government benefits, including ration and other welfare schemes, The Indian Express reported. "Bank passbooks...of those deleted would also be cancelled in due course of time," he added. Around 65 lakh names were removed in Bihar during SIR.
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BJP claims Rahul spent ₹60 crore on 54 foreign trips in 22 years, asks ‘Who funded them?’
BJP's Sambit Patra alleged that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi travelled abroad 54 times in 22 years, visiting countries including Italy, UK, the US and the Maldives. Patra claimed Gandhi spent nearly ₹60 crore on foreign trips despite declaring an income of ₹11 crore between 2013-14 and 2022-23. He added, "While these trips were public, the funding trail behind them isn't...public".
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10:59 am Thursday, 14 May 2026
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BJP's Sambit Patra alleged that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi travelled abroad 54 times in 22 years, visiting countries including Italy, UK, the US and the Maldives. Patra claimed Gandhi spent nearly ₹60 crore on foreign trips despite declaring an income of ₹11 crore between 2013-14 and 2022-23. He added, "While these trips were public, the funding trail behind them isn't...public".
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Why are over 12 lakh chemists going on a nationwide strike on May 20?
More than 12 lakh chemists are going on a nationwide strike on May 20, 2026. Their key demands include stopping online sale of medicines, stopping deep discount by corporates, preventing entry of non-pharmacist owners into retail trade and rationalising pharmacy margins across value chain. Chemists claim online platforms enable use of fake or repeated prescriptions, including AI-generated ones.
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10:57 am Thursday, 14 May 2026
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More than 12 lakh chemists are going on a nationwide strike on May 20, 2026. Their key demands include stopping online sale of medicines, stopping deep discount by corporates, preventing entry of non-pharmacist owners into retail trade and rationalising pharmacy margins across value chain. Chemists claim online platforms enable use of fake or repeated prescriptions, including AI-generated ones.
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Musk spins around as he records video of Beijing while waiting to welcome Trump & Xi
A video has surfaced showing the world's richest man, Elon Musk, spinning around as he recorded a video while taking in the sights in Beijing. Musk was seen standing with Apple CEO Tim Cook and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent while waiting for the Donald Trump-Xi Jinping welcome ceremony. Musk is part of Trump's delegation for his historic China trip.
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11:11 am Thursday, 14 May 2026
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A video has surfaced showing the world's richest man, Elon Musk, spinning around as he recorded a video while taking in the sights in Beijing. Musk was seen standing with Apple CEO Tim Cook and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent while waiting for the Donald Trump-Xi Jinping welcome ceremony. Musk is part of Trump's delegation for his historic China trip.
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Ex-Army chief General Naravane backs RSS leader's remarks on dialogue with Pakistan
Ex-Army chief General Manoj Naravane (retd) backed RSS leader Dattatreya Hosabale's remarks on dialoge with Pakistan. "Common people live on both sides of border, with common problems of 'roti, kapda and makan (food, clothing and shelter)...People-to-people contact is important," he said. Hosabale had said that India should act firmly against terror, but keep doors open for dialogue with Pakistan.
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11:01 am Thursday, 14 May 2026
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Ex-Army chief General Manoj Naravane (retd) backed RSS leader Dattatreya Hosabale's remarks on dialoge with Pakistan. "Common people live on both sides of border, with common problems of 'roti, kapda and makan (food, clothing and shelter)...People-to-people contact is important," he said. Hosabale had said that India should act firmly against terror, but keep doors open for dialogue with Pakistan.
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Part of Sports Ministry fund for top athletes used on bureaucrats’ facilities: Report
A report by The Indian Express said, a part of National Sports Development Fund (NSDF), meant to train the country’s top athletes, was used to build and refurbish facilities for senior bureaucrats. The report said that between 2021 and 2025, over ₹6.2 crore from the NSDF went to Civil Services Officers’ Institute and New Moti Bagh Residential Complex in Delhi.
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11:25 am Thursday, 14 May 2026
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A report by The Indian Express said, a part of National Sports Development Fund (NSDF), meant to train the country’s top athletes, was used to build and refurbish facilities for senior bureaucrats. The report said that between 2021 and 2025, over ₹6.2 crore from the NSDF went to Civil Services Officers’ Institute and New Moti Bagh Residential Complex in Delhi.
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TVK MLA says he entered politics to 'eradicate Sanatana', BJP says 'Condemnable'
TVK MLA VMS Mustafa sparked a row by saying he entered politics to "eradicate Sanatana". "We too subscribe to ideals of Periyar and BR Ambedkar," he stated. BJP leader Narayanan Thirupathy called Mustafa's remarks "highly condemnable". Notably, Leader of Opposition in Tamil Nadu Assembly and DMK MLA Udhayanidhi Stalin recently said, "Sanatana dharma, which divides people, should be eradicated."
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11:24 am Thursday, 14 May 2026
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TVK MLA VMS Mustafa sparked a row by saying he entered politics to "eradicate Sanatana". "We too subscribe to ideals of Periyar and BR Ambedkar," he stated. BJP leader Narayanan Thirupathy called Mustafa's remarks "highly condemnable". Notably, Leader of Opposition in Tamil Nadu Assembly and DMK MLA Udhayanidhi Stalin recently said, "Sanatana dharma, which divides people, should be eradicated."
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Diljit Dosanjh acquired US citizenship in 2022, he is no longer Indian citizen, claims report
Diljit Dosanjh acquired US citizenship in 2022 and has since been travelling on a US passport, according to a report by The Indian Express. The report stated that Dosanjh is no longer an Indian citizen. It added that he has been travelling to India on an e-visa since September 2022, and his wife, Sandeep Kaur, is also a US national.
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11:23 am Thursday, 14 May 2026
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Diljit Dosanjh acquired US citizenship in 2022 and has since been travelling on a US passport, according to a report by The Indian Express. The report stated that Dosanjh is no longer an Indian citizen. It added that he has been travelling to India on an e-visa since September 2022, and his wife, Sandeep Kaur, is also a US national.
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Put Marathi signboards on shops or face 'Shiv Sena-style' response: Mumbai Dy Mayor
Mumbai Deputy Mayor Sanjay Ghadi warned shops, five-star hotels and other establishments to display prominent signboards in Marathi within a month or face a “Shiv Sena-style” response. He said Mumbai has around nine lakh shops and establishments, of which 5,020 have still not complied with the rule. Ghadi said Marathi signboards in Devanagari script are mandatory under Supreme Court directives.
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11:58 am Thursday, 14 May 2026
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Mumbai Deputy Mayor Sanjay Ghadi warned shops, five-star hotels and other establishments to display prominent signboards in Marathi within a month or face a “Shiv Sena-style” response. He said Mumbai has around nine lakh shops and establishments, of which 5,020 have still not complied with the rule. Ghadi said Marathi signboards in Devanagari script are mandatory under Supreme Court directives.
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Iran's Araghchi arrives in India aboard 'Minab168' plane named after girls killed in US strikes
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in India to attend the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting, marking the first high-level diplomatic engagement from Tehran since the war started. Notably, Araghchi arrived aboard an aircraft named "Minab168". It's a symbolic reference to 168 girls who were killed in a US-Israeli missile strike at a school in the Iranian city of Minab.
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11:54 am Thursday, 14 May 2026
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in India to attend the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting, marking the first high-level diplomatic engagement from Tehran since the war started. Notably, Araghchi arrived aboard an aircraft named "Minab168". It's a symbolic reference to 168 girls who were killed in a US-Israeli missile strike at a school in the Iranian city of Minab.
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