Lawyers shout 'thief' on seeing Mamata at HC, BJP says 'Fall from grace complete'
Ex-West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee faced "thief" slogans from lawyers while exiting Calcutta High Court premises on Thursday. Mamata arrived dressed in a black lawyerβs gown to personally argue a case related to allegations of post-poll violence in state. Reacting to the sloganeering, BJP leader Amit Malviya said, "Mamata Banerjee must realise that her fall from grace is now complete."
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03:27 pm Thursday, 14 May 2026
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Ex-West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee faced "thief" slogans from lawyers while exiting Calcutta High Court premises on Thursday. Mamata arrived dressed in a black lawyerβs gown to personally argue a case related to allegations of post-poll violence in state. Reacting to the sloganeering, BJP leader Amit Malviya said, "Mamata Banerjee must realise that her fall from grace is now complete."
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PM Modi meets Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi for the first time since US-Iran war
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi for the first time since the beginning of US-Iran war. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi. PM Modi also met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and posed for family photo with BRICS' Foreign Ministers.
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03:25 pm Thursday, 14 May 2026
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi for the first time since the beginning of US-Iran war. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi. PM Modi also met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and posed for family photo with BRICS' Foreign Ministers.
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03:25 pm Thursday, 14 May 2026
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Cameras everywhere in Beijing, parked illegally for 2 mins & got fined: Journo
An American journalist covering US President Donald Trump's visit to China complained about cameras in Beijing. "There are cameras literally everywhere in Beijing...They see everything," he said. "Our driver parked illegally for two minutes and got a $40 ticket," he added. They added 1,500 cameras in Beijing alone this year, the journalist said.
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03:41 pm Thursday, 14 May 2026
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An American journalist covering US President Donald Trump's visit to China complained about cameras in Beijing. "There are cameras literally everywhere in Beijing...They see everything," he said. "Our driver parked illegally for two minutes and got a $40 ticket," he added. They added 1,500 cameras in Beijing alone this year, the journalist said.
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White House releases statement after Trump meets Xi Jinping in China
US President Donald Trump had a good meeting with China's President Xi Jinping, a White House statement said. "The two sides discussed ways to enhance economic cooperation...including expanding market access for American businesses into China and increasing Chinese investment into our industries," it added. "The two sides agreed that the Strait of Hormuz must remain open," the White House said.
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03:40 pm Thursday, 14 May 2026
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US President Donald Trump had a good meeting with China's President Xi Jinping, a White House statement said. "The two sides discussed ways to enhance economic cooperation...including expanding market access for American businesses into China and increasing Chinese investment into our industries," it added. "The two sides agreed that the Strait of Hormuz must remain open," the White House said.
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03:40 pm Thursday, 14 May 2026
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16 states, 3 UTs to undergo SIR as EC announces phase 3 rollout
The Election Commission of India has announced Phase 3 of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, which will cover 16 states and 3 Union Territories, including Maharashtra, Delhi and Karnataka. The exercise will cover 36.73 crore electors. According to the schedule, the house-to-house visit by Booth Level Officers (BLOs) is slated between May 30 and October 14.
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03:39 pm Thursday, 14 May 2026
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The Election Commission of India has announced Phase 3 of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, which will cover 16 states and 3 Union Territories, including Maharashtra, Delhi and Karnataka. The exercise will cover 36.73 crore electors. According to the schedule, the house-to-house visit by Booth Level Officers (BLOs) is slated between May 30 and October 14.
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Hamas forced captives from Israel to have sex with family members: Report
Hamas forced captives from Israel, kidnapped after October 7, 2023 attacks, to have sex with family members, as per a report. "These acts weaponise...deepest human bonds to maximise pain and psychological devastation," the report stated. "They exacerbate emotional distress and trauma...and often create multigenerational trauma," it added. Around 251 people were taken hostage after attack.
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03:50 pm Thursday, 14 May 2026
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Hamas forced captives from Israel, kidnapped after October 7, 2023 attacks, to have sex with family members, as per a report. "These acts weaponise...deepest human bonds to maximise pain and psychological devastation," the report stated. "They exacerbate emotional distress and trauma...and often create multigenerational trauma," it added. Around 251 people were taken hostage after attack.
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03:50 pm Thursday, 14 May 2026
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Russia launches 800 drones at Ukraine amid ceasefire talks
Russia launched 800 drones towards Ukraine in an attack on Wednesday killing six people and injuring many others, including children, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. The attack came amid US President Donald Trump expressing hopes of an indefinite ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. Both countries earlier agreed to a ceasefire from May 9 to 11 for Russia's Victory Day celebrations.
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03:47 pm Thursday, 14 May 2026
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Russia launched 800 drones towards Ukraine in an attack on Wednesday killing six people and injuring many others, including children, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. The attack came amid US President Donald Trump expressing hopes of an indefinite ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. Both countries earlier agreed to a ceasefire from May 9 to 11 for Russia's Victory Day celebrations.
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03:47 pm Thursday, 14 May 2026
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'Mini Shai-Hulud' attack hits OpenAI employee devices, steals credentials
OpenAI said two employee devices were impacted after a widely used open-source library was targeted in a broader supply-chain attack known as "Mini Shai-Hulud". The company said limited credential material was stolen in the attack. OpenAI clarified that no user data or production systems were breached, adding that affected credentials were revoked following the incident.
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04:13 pm Thursday, 14 May 2026
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OpenAI said two employee devices were impacted after a widely used open-source library was targeted in a broader supply-chain attack known as "Mini Shai-Hulud". The company said limited credential material was stolen in the attack. OpenAI clarified that no user data or production systems were breached, adding that affected credentials were revoked following the incident.
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04:13 pm Thursday, 14 May 2026
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Top Lashkar terrorist Mir Shukr Khan Raisani shot dead by unknown men in Pakistan
Top Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Mir Shukr Khan Raisani has been shot dead by unknown men in Pakistanβs Balochistan province, multiple reports said. Raisani was considered one of the key faces of Lashkarβs cadre-building operations in Balochistan. According to reports, he used to recruit and radicalise youth for Pakistan-based terror organisation.
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04:12 pm Thursday, 14 May 2026
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Top Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Mir Shukr Khan Raisani has been shot dead by unknown men in Pakistanβs Balochistan province, multiple reports said. Raisani was considered one of the key faces of Lashkarβs cadre-building operations in Balochistan. According to reports, he used to recruit and radicalise youth for Pakistan-based terror organisation.
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Will hand over reign to next generation in 10 yrs: Sunil Mittal
Bharti Enterprises Chairman Sunil Mittal said he plans to "hand over the reigns to the next generation" in 10 years. He also revealed plans to increase Bharti Telecom's holding in Airtel to 51%. His remark on the succession plan comes a day after Bharti Airtel approved his reappointment as chairman of the board for a further term of five years.
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News By: Vaishnavi Mishra
04:11 pm Thursday, 14 May 2026
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Bharti Enterprises Chairman Sunil Mittal said he plans to "hand over the reigns to the next generation" in 10 years. He also revealed plans to increase Bharti Telecom's holding in Airtel to 51%. His remark on the succession plan comes a day after Bharti Airtel approved his reappointment as chairman of the board for a further term of five years.
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B'desh approves Padma barrage project, says no talks with India needed
Bangladesh has approved a mega project to build a barrage on the Padma River. This move aims to "negate the negative impact" of India's upstream Farakka Barrage. Bangladesh said that the upstream structure reduces dry-season water flow, causing salinity intrusion and damaging its agriculture and ecology. Bangladesh official said the project serves country's interests and needs no talks with India.
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04:29 pm Thursday, 14 May 2026
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Bangladesh has approved a mega project to build a barrage on the Padma River. This move aims to "negate the negative impact" of India's upstream Farakka Barrage. Bangladesh said that the upstream structure reduces dry-season water flow, causing salinity intrusion and damaging its agriculture and ecology. Bangladesh official said the project serves country's interests and needs no talks with India.
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04:29 pm Thursday, 14 May 2026
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'Karuppu' director cries over screening cancellations, says 'I'm sorry'
Director-actor RJ Balaji broke down and apologised to fans in a video after the morning and afternoon shows for 'Karuppu' were cancelled on its scheduled release date, May 14. Balaji said, "I'm really sorry to all the fans. It shouldn't have happened," adding, "I'm really hopeful that the film would release at 6 pm, after the issues get resolved."
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News By: Ishita Ranganath
04:26 pm Thursday, 14 May 2026
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Director-actor RJ Balaji broke down and apologised to fans in a video after the morning and afternoon shows for 'Karuppu' were cancelled on its scheduled release date, May 14. Balaji said, "I'm really sorry to all the fans. It shouldn't have happened," adding, "I'm really hopeful that the film would release at 6 pm, after the issues get resolved."
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04:26 pm Thursday, 14 May 2026
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Sensex jumps 790 points as investors monitor Trump-Xi meeting
BSE Sensex closed 790 points higher at 75,398.72 on Thursday as investors monitored the diplomatic meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Meanwhile, the Nifty 50 index rose 277 points to 23,689.60. RBI's reported proposal for reducing taxes on bond investments by foreign investors was also a key factor supporting the positive sentiment.
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04:21 pm Thursday, 14 May 2026
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BSE Sensex closed 790 points higher at 75,398.72 on Thursday as investors monitored the diplomatic meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Meanwhile, the Nifty 50 index rose 277 points to 23,689.60. RBI's reported proposal for reducing taxes on bond investments by foreign investors was also a key factor supporting the positive sentiment.
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MBBS student shares alleged screenshots of WhatsApp chats on NEET UG paper leak
A second-year MBBS student who appeared for NEET has come forward with alleged screenshots of conversations that point to organised attempts to sell the paper. The screenshots show students discussing payments and assurances of "guaranteed" answers. Another message reportedly shows an individual demanding βΉ30,000 before the exam and βΉ70,000 after the results.
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04:44 pm Thursday, 14 May 2026
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A second-year MBBS student who appeared for NEET has come forward with alleged screenshots of conversations that point to organised attempts to sell the paper. The screenshots show students discussing payments and assurances of "guaranteed" answers. Another message reportedly shows an individual demanding βΉ30,000 before the exam and βΉ70,000 after the results.
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Delhi govt announces WFH for 2 days a week, advises private firms to implement it too
The Delhi government has announced two days a week work-from-home (WFH) for government employees after PM Modi appealed for fuel conservation amid war in West Asia. "Private companies will also be advised to implement work-from-home for two days," CM Rekha Gupta said. The government has specifically urged citizens to use the Delhi Metro on Mondays to help reduce fuel consumption.
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04:39 pm Thursday, 14 May 2026
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The Delhi government has announced two days a week work-from-home (WFH) for government employees after PM Modi appealed for fuel conservation amid war in West Asia. "Private companies will also be advised to implement work-from-home for two days," CM Rekha Gupta said. The government has specifically urged citizens to use the Delhi Metro on Mondays to help reduce fuel consumption.
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04:39 pm Thursday, 14 May 2026
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Why should you avoid drinking cold water immediately after coming home from heat?
Drinking very cold water immediately after being out in the heat can affect your body. Dr SK Chaturvedi said, "When you return from strong sunlight or hot weather, your body temperature is already elevated. Drinking cold water at that moment can shock the system and disturb natural bodily processes." Cold water may slow digestion and cause cramps and headaches.
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04:39 pm Thursday, 14 May 2026
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Drinking very cold water immediately after being out in the heat can affect your body. Dr SK Chaturvedi said, "When you return from strong sunlight or hot weather, your body temperature is already elevated. Drinking cold water at that moment can shock the system and disturb natural bodily processes." Cold water may slow digestion and cause cramps and headaches.
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L&T partners with Exail to provide Indian Navy with mine warfare systems
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has partnered with France-based Exail to offer an advanced unmanned mine counter-measure (MCM) suite for the Indian Navy. These autonomous and remotely controlled systems will detect, classify and neutralise naval mines safely from a stand-off distance. L&T will be the prime contractor and will offer the suite for the Navy's planned fleet of 12 MCM vessels.
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News By: Ishaan Mukherjee
04:55 pm Thursday, 14 May 2026
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Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has partnered with France-based Exail to offer an advanced unmanned mine counter-measure (MCM) suite for the Indian Navy. These autonomous and remotely controlled systems will detect, classify and neutralise naval mines safely from a stand-off distance. L&T will be the prime contractor and will offer the suite for the Navy's planned fleet of 12 MCM vessels.
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04:55 pm Thursday, 14 May 2026
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Latvian PM resigns amid row over handling of Ukrainian drone incursion
Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina on Thursday said she would resign from her post amid row over her government's handling of stray drone incursions from Ukraine. Silina was left without a ruling majority after the Progressives party withdrew its support from the coalition government. Earlier, Silina had dismissed former Defence Minister Andris Spruds over his handling of the drone incidents.
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News By: Anushka Singh
04:52 pm Thursday, 14 May 2026
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Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina on Thursday said she would resign from her post amid row over her government's handling of stray drone incursions from Ukraine. Silina was left without a ruling majority after the Progressives party withdrew its support from the coalition government. Earlier, Silina had dismissed former Defence Minister Andris Spruds over his handling of the drone incidents.
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04:52 pm Thursday, 14 May 2026
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BCCI official's aide blackmailed aspiring IPL cricketer for refusing to pay commission: Report
A secretary of a BCCI official allegedly demanded commission from aspiring IPL cricketer in exchange for facilitating contract and began blackmailing him after he refused to pay, CricBlogger reported. The secretary reportedly joined hands with a journalist to expose the cricketer's personal life. Franchises have been asked to follow stricter protocols to curb such attempts, the report added.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
04:46 pm Thursday, 14 May 2026
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A secretary of a BCCI official allegedly demanded commission from aspiring IPL cricketer in exchange for facilitating contract and began blackmailing him after he refused to pay, CricBlogger reported. The secretary reportedly joined hands with a journalist to expose the cricketer's personal life. Franchises have been asked to follow stricter protocols to curb such attempts, the report added.
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04:46 pm Thursday, 14 May 2026
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How long did it take for states to get CMs after 2026 poll results?
Congress announced Kerala CM(VD Satheesan) on Thursday, ten days after poll results were announced on May 4. He's yet to take the oath. West Bengal CM (BJP's Suvendu Adhikari) was announced on May 8 and took oath on May 9. Assam CM (BJP's Himanta Biswa Sarma) took oath on May 12 and Tamil Nadu CM (TVK's Vijay) on May 10.
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News By: Garima Garg
05:11 pm Thursday, 14 May 2026
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Congress announced Kerala CM(VD Satheesan) on Thursday, ten days after poll results were announced on May 4. He's yet to take the oath. West Bengal CM (BJP's Suvendu Adhikari) was announced on May 8 and took oath on May 9. Assam CM (BJP's Himanta Biswa Sarma) took oath on May 12 and Tamil Nadu CM (TVK's Vijay) on May 10.
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