PM Modi responds as report claims 'govt may tax foreign travel', says 'This is totally false'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi responded after a report claimed that "government is considering tax/cess/surcharge on foreign travel". In a post, he wrote, "This is totally false. Not an iota of truth in this. There is no question of putting such restrictions on foreign travel. We remain committed to improving 'Ease of Doing Business' and 'Ease of Living' for our people."
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10:04 pm Friday, 15 May 2026
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi responded after a report claimed that "government is considering tax/cess/surcharge on foreign travel". In a post, he wrote, "This is totally false. Not an iota of truth in this. There is no question of putting such restrictions on foreign travel. We remain committed to improving 'Ease of Doing Business' and 'Ease of Living' for our people."
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Govt imposes ₹3/litre excise duty on petrol exports
Government has imposed a Special Additional Excise Duty (SAED) of ₹3 per litre on export of petrol, with effect from May 16. The SAED on diesel exports, however, has been trimmed to ₹16.5 per litre from ₹23 at present, and the same on aviation turbine fuel (ATF) has been reduced to ₹16 from ₹33 a litre.
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11:15 pm Friday, 15 May 2026
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Government has imposed a Special Additional Excise Duty (SAED) of ₹3 per litre on export of petrol, with effect from May 16. The SAED on diesel exports, however, has been trimmed to ₹16.5 per litre from ₹23 at present, and the same on aviation turbine fuel (ATF) has been reduced to ₹16 from ₹33 a litre.
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Which Indian states/UTs have cheaper or costlier fuel?
Delhi, Goa, Uttarakhand and Chandigarh are among those Indian states/UTs which have the cheapest petrol and diesel, News18 reported. Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and West Bengal are among those with the costlier fuel, the report stated. The variation in fuel prices is due to VAT, additional cess or surcharges imposed by the states.
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07:00 am Saturday, 16 May 2026
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Delhi, Goa, Uttarakhand and Chandigarh are among those Indian states/UTs which have the cheapest petrol and diesel, News18 reported. Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and West Bengal are among those with the costlier fuel, the report stated. The variation in fuel prices is due to VAT, additional cess or surcharges imposed by the states.
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07:00 am Saturday, 16 May 2026
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US kills top ISIS leader Abu-Bilal
US President Donald Trump has announced that his country's forces have eliminated Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the second in command of ISIS globally, in Nigeria. "Abu-Bilal al-Minuki...thought he could hide in Africa, but little did he know we had sources who kept us informed on what he was doing...With his removal, ISIS' global operation is greatly diminished," Trump said.
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09:45 am Saturday, 16 May 2026
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US President Donald Trump has announced that his country's forces have eliminated Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the second in command of ISIS globally, in Nigeria. "Abu-Bilal al-Minuki...thought he could hide in Africa, but little did he know we had sources who kept us informed on what he was doing...With his removal, ISIS' global operation is greatly diminished," Trump said.
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09:45 am Saturday, 16 May 2026
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India makes 1st ever seizure of 'Jihadi drug'
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that Indian agencies have achieved the "first-ever seizure of Captagon, the so-called Jihadi Drug, worth ₹182 crore" through 'Operation Ragepill'. "Busting of the drug consignment destined for the Middle East and the arrest of a foreign national stand out as shining examples of our commitment to zero tolerance against drugs," he added.
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01:10 pm Saturday, 16 May 2026
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that Indian agencies have achieved the "first-ever seizure of Captagon, the so-called Jihadi Drug, worth ₹182 crore" through 'Operation Ragepill'. "Busting of the drug consignment destined for the Middle East and the arrest of a foreign national stand out as shining examples of our commitment to zero tolerance against drugs," he added.
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01:10 pm Saturday, 16 May 2026
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Which healthy drinks should people prefer for instant relief in summers?
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has advised people to stop reaching out for soft drinks for instant relief from heat in summers. "Choose drinks like buttermilk, coconut water, sugar-free smoothies and fresh juices instead of carbonated drinks," it stated. It warned of high amount sugar and antacids in soft drinks which can have harmful effects on health.
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News By: Arshiya Chopra
02:57 pm Saturday, 16 May 2026
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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has advised people to stop reaching out for soft drinks for instant relief from heat in summers. "Choose drinks like buttermilk, coconut water, sugar-free smoothies and fresh juices instead of carbonated drinks," it stated. It warned of high amount sugar and antacids in soft drinks which can have harmful effects on health.
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02:57 pm Saturday, 16 May 2026
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SoftBank profit more than triples on gains from OpenAI investment
SoftBank said its net profit more than tripled to 1.83 trillion yen ($11.60 billion) in the January-March quarter of 2026. The rise in net profit came on the back of gains in the value of its investment in ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, with its cumulative gains on the investment totalling $45 billion. It was SoftBank's fifth consecutive quarterly profit.
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News By: Vaishnavi Mishra
03:11 pm Saturday, 16 May 2026
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SoftBank said its net profit more than tripled to 1.83 trillion yen ($11.60 billion) in the January-March quarter of 2026. The rise in net profit came on the back of gains in the value of its investment in ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, with its cumulative gains on the investment totalling $45 billion. It was SoftBank's fifth consecutive quarterly profit.
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03:11 pm Saturday, 16 May 2026
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Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence from China after meet with Xi
US President Donald Trump warned Taiwan against declaring independence against China. "We're not looking to have somebody say, 'Let's go independent because US is backing us'," he stated. He stated that Chinese President Xi Jinping "doesn't want to see a movement for independence" in Taiwan. Notably, Trump's remarks come after his meeting with Xi in China.
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
03:27 pm Saturday, 16 May 2026
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US President Donald Trump warned Taiwan against declaring independence against China. "We're not looking to have somebody say, 'Let's go independent because US is backing us'," he stated. He stated that Chinese President Xi Jinping "doesn't want to see a movement for independence" in Taiwan. Notably, Trump's remarks come after his meeting with Xi in China.
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03:27 pm Saturday, 16 May 2026
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Singer Keneeshaa Francis announces split from actor Ravi Mohan
Singer Keneeshaa Francis announced she's stepping away from social media after facing criticism over her association with actor Ravi Mohan. She said she was "releasing" Ravi Mohan "with peace and with complete detachment". Her statement came after she uploaded and later deleted two videos addressing rumours surrounding their relationship. Keneeshaa denied claims that she had broken a family.
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03:27 pm Saturday, 16 May 2026
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Singer Keneeshaa Francis announced she's stepping away from social media after facing criticism over her association with actor Ravi Mohan. She said she was "releasing" Ravi Mohan "with peace and with complete detachment". Her statement came after she uploaded and later deleted two videos addressing rumours surrounding their relationship. Keneeshaa denied claims that she had broken a family.
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03:27 pm Saturday, 16 May 2026
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I was misquoted, India's youth inspires me: CJI Surya Kant on 'cockroach' remark
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant has clarified his "unemployed youngsters are like cockroaches" remark, stating he was "misquoted" and that "every youth of India inspires" him. The CJI stated that he had criticised people who have entered the legal profession and media with the help of fake degrees. "It's totally baseless to suggest...I criticised the youth," he added.
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03:52 pm Saturday, 16 May 2026
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Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant has clarified his "unemployed youngsters are like cockroaches" remark, stating he was "misquoted" and that "every youth of India inspires" him. The CJI stated that he had criticised people who have entered the legal profession and media with the help of fake degrees. "It's totally baseless to suggest...I criticised the youth," he added.
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Israel confirms killing last remaining mastermind of Oct 7 Hamas attacks
Israeli Defence Forces confirmed killing the last remaining mastermind of October 7 Hamas attack. Hamas commander Izz ad-Din al-Haddad, the most senior military leader in the Gaza Strip, was responsible for the murder, kidnapping and injury of thousands, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said. Eyewitnesses reported seeing three missiles launched from different directions before a fleeing car was hit.
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04:14 pm Saturday, 16 May 2026
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Israeli Defence Forces confirmed killing the last remaining mastermind of October 7 Hamas attack. Hamas commander Izz ad-Din al-Haddad, the most senior military leader in the Gaza Strip, was responsible for the murder, kidnapping and injury of thousands, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said. Eyewitnesses reported seeing three missiles launched from different directions before a fleeing car was hit.
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04:14 pm Saturday, 16 May 2026
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Massive bee swarm engulfs White House, startles reporters
A massive bee swarm swept across the North Lawn of the White House on Friday, startling nearby reporters, with some of them describing it as something "out of a disaster film". The swarm blocked parts of the White House driveway, forcing the journalists to retreat. The videos showing the bees swarming the press area are circulating on social media.
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04:07 pm Saturday, 16 May 2026
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A massive bee swarm swept across the North Lawn of the White House on Friday, startling nearby reporters, with some of them describing it as something "out of a disaster film". The swarm blocked parts of the White House driveway, forcing the journalists to retreat. The videos showing the bees swarming the press area are circulating on social media.
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04:07 pm Saturday, 16 May 2026
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What is Operation Ragepill through which India made 1st ever seizure of 'Jihadi drug'?
Operation Ragepill, via which India made its first-ever seizure of Captagon, the so-called Jihadi Drug, is an NCB initiative that targeted a global smuggling consignment bound for the Middle East. It involved intelligence-led surveillance, coordination with customs and local law enforcement units and interception of consignment. Its name signals a campaign against synthetic stimulant trafficking.
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
04:22 pm Saturday, 16 May 2026
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Operation Ragepill, via which India made its first-ever seizure of Captagon, the so-called Jihadi Drug, is an NCB initiative that targeted a global smuggling consignment bound for the Middle East. It involved intelligence-led surveillance, coordination with customs and local law enforcement units and interception of consignment. Its name signals a campaign against synthetic stimulant trafficking.
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04:22 pm Saturday, 16 May 2026
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Heavy rainfall, thundersquall and heatwave warning issued for several states, list released
IMD issued heavy rainfall, thundersquall & heatwave warning for several states/UTs for Sunday. Rainfall is likely over Andaman & Nicobar Islands, WB, Sikkim, Arunachal, Assam, Meghalaya, Kerala, Karnataka, TN and Puducherry. Thundersquall is likely over Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Jharkhand. Heatwave is likely over Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Jharkhand, MP, Punjab, Rajasthan, UP & Maharashtra.
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04:21 pm Saturday, 16 May 2026
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IMD issued heavy rainfall, thundersquall & heatwave warning for several states/UTs for Sunday. Rainfall is likely over Andaman & Nicobar Islands, WB, Sikkim, Arunachal, Assam, Meghalaya, Kerala, Karnataka, TN and Puducherry. Thundersquall is likely over Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Jharkhand. Heatwave is likely over Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Jharkhand, MP, Punjab, Rajasthan, UP & Maharashtra.
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04:21 pm Saturday, 16 May 2026
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Look Out Circular issued against minister Bandi Sanjay’s son in POCSO case
Telangana Police have issued Look Out Circular (LoC) against Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar’s son, Bandi Sai Bhageerath, in connection with a POCSO case. The LoC is meant to prevent 23-year-old accused from leaving the country. This comes a day after High Court refused to give him interim relief from arrest. He is accused of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl.
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News By: Ankit Tiwari
04:43 pm Saturday, 16 May 2026
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Telangana Police have issued Look Out Circular (LoC) against Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar’s son, Bandi Sai Bhageerath, in connection with a POCSO case. The LoC is meant to prevent 23-year-old accused from leaving the country. This comes a day after High Court refused to give him interim relief from arrest. He is accused of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl.
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CBSE makes 3-language formula mandatory for Class IX, no Board exam for 3rd language in Class X
The CBSE has made studying three languages (R1, R2 and R3) compulsory for students from Class IX beginning July 1, 2026. It has, however, exempted R3 from the Class X Board examinations when the current batch moves to Class X next year. At least two of the languages have to be native Indian languages.
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News By: Arshiya Chopra
04:42 pm Saturday, 16 May 2026
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The CBSE has made studying three languages (R1, R2 and R3) compulsory for students from Class IX beginning July 1, 2026. It has, however, exempted R3 from the Class X Board examinations when the current batch moves to Class X next year. At least two of the languages have to be native Indian languages.
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04:42 pm Saturday, 16 May 2026
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OpenAI merges ChatGPT & Codex, gives Prez Brockman more control in firm: Report
Greg Brockman, OpenAI President, will now lead the company's product strategy in addition to overseeing AI infrastructure, Wired reported. OpenAI is also merging ChatGPT, its AI coding agent Codex, and its developer-facing API into a single core product team. The restructuring comes amid intensifying competition from Anthropic and Google, alongside growing speculation about an IPO later this year.
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News By: Vaishnavi Mishra
04:59 pm Saturday, 16 May 2026
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Greg Brockman, OpenAI President, will now lead the company's product strategy in addition to overseeing AI infrastructure, Wired reported. OpenAI is also merging ChatGPT, its AI coding agent Codex, and its developer-facing API into a single core product team. The restructuring comes amid intensifying competition from Anthropic and Google, alongside growing speculation about an IPO later this year.
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04:59 pm Saturday, 16 May 2026
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Andhra govt to give parents ₹30,000 for 3rd child, ₹40,000 for 4th: CM Naidu
The Andhra Pradesh government will give parents ₹30,000 for having a third child and ₹40,000 if they have a fourth child, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu announced on Saturday. The CM said the further details of the incentives will be announced within a month. Earlier, he had announced a ₹25,000 incentive proposal for the birth of a second child and more.
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04:58 pm Saturday, 16 May 2026
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The Andhra Pradesh government will give parents ₹30,000 for having a third child and ₹40,000 if they have a fourth child, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu announced on Saturday. The CM said the further details of the incentives will be announced within a month. Earlier, he had announced a ₹25,000 incentive proposal for the birth of a second child and more.
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04:58 pm Saturday, 16 May 2026
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SRH management hikes RCB match ticket prices by up to 110%
SRH management and stadium authorities have hiked ticket prices for their IPL 2026 home match against RCB, scheduled for May 22, by 50% to 110% compared to regular games. Tickets that previously ranged between ₹950 and ₹30,000 have now been placed between a bracket of ₹2,000 and ₹45,000. Fans expressed their frustration over increase in prices on social media.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
04:55 pm Saturday, 16 May 2026
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SRH management and stadium authorities have hiked ticket prices for their IPL 2026 home match against RCB, scheduled for May 22, by 50% to 110% compared to regular games. Tickets that previously ranged between ₹950 and ₹30,000 have now been placed between a bracket of ₹2,000 and ₹45,000. Fans expressed their frustration over increase in prices on social media.
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PM Modi flags 'decade of crisis', warns of poverty if situation doesn't improve
PM Narendra Modi on Saturday said current decade is rapidly turning into a decade of crisis. "First corona, then war...and today's energy crisis...If...situations are not changed rapidly...achievements of last multiple decades will be wasted and a huge section of the world's population will drown in poverty," added PM Modi. He said this while addressing the Indian diaspora in the Netherlands.
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05:10 pm Saturday, 16 May 2026
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PM Narendra Modi on Saturday said current decade is rapidly turning into a decade of crisis. "First corona, then war...and today's energy crisis...If...situations are not changed rapidly...achievements of last multiple decades will be wasted and a huge section of the world's population will drown in poverty," added PM Modi. He said this while addressing the Indian diaspora in the Netherlands.
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