Four killed, three injured in tragic road accident near Sivapuram in Andhra Pradesh

The accident occurred around 9:30 am when a coconut-laden lorry heading from Markapuram to Vinukonda collided head-on with a Bolero Max vehicle in which the victims were travelling.

Avoid India Gate: Delhi traffic police issues advisory for Tiranga Shaurya Samman Yatra

Delhi Traffic Police advisory warns of heavy congestion and diversions due to planned Tiranga Shaurya Samman Yatra near India Gate

Nanthancode murder case: Cadell Jeansen Raja sentenced to life for brutal killings of his family in 2017

Court also imposes fine of ₹15 lakh. If recovered, amount is to be paid as compensation to his uncle, Jose, the prime witness in the case

Minister talks of blacklisting L&T for delay in completion of 24x7 drinking water project in Kalaburagi

Minister takes municipal officials and engineers to task for lack of oversight

When Nizam-era Hyderabad ensured pilgrimage parity

The Service Rules were ammended, officially granting Hindu employees six months of leave with advance salary to undertake religious yatras

CBSE results: Tamil Nadu registers 98.48% pass rate in Class 12, 99.86% in Class 10

The CBSE Class 12 and Class 10 results were announced on Tuesday (May 13, 2025), with the national pass percentage recorded at 88.39% and 93.6%, respectively

CBSE class 12 results: Karnataka students achieve 95.95% pass percentage

A total of 21,664 students (out of 21,745 who had registered) appeared for the class 12 examinations

Two suspected steel bombs recovered by police from Kerala's Kannur

Suspected bombs recovered from the same area where a blast occurred a year ago during the manufacturing of country-made explosives, in which one person died and another was seriously injured

Serilingampally, Malkajgiri and other areas within Telangana’s ORR dip into red zone for groundwater extraction

Minister offers prayers at Nadiveedhi Gangamma temple

A host of MLAs, MLCs and other elected representatives have also offered prayers.

U.S. to cut 'de minimis' tariff on China shipments to 54% from 120%

The move follows a U.S.-China trade truce agreeing to roll back tariffs, while the $800 de minimis exemption for Chinese postal shipments previously allowed duty-free, low-inspection entry into the U.S.

Food security experts warn Gaza is at critical risk of famine if Israel doesn’t end its blockade

Half a million Palestinians face starvation due to Israel’s blockade, with a high risk of famine

Germany bans largest 'Reich citizen' group, raids leaders' homes

German government bans extremist far-right group “Reich citizens” seeking to undermine democracy, sparking nationwide raids on members’ properties

Detained Philippines former President Duterte poised to win mayoral race in his home city

Duterte, nicknamed “the Punisher” and “Dirty Harry,” served as Davao’s mayor for two decades before becoming President

Trump heading to Saudi Arabia on first leg of his Mideast trip

American and Saudi flags are lining the streets in Saudi Arabia's capital ahead of Mr. Trump's arrival

U.K. police arrest man for arson after fire at PM Starmer's house

The man was arrested in the early hours of Tuesday (May 13, 2025) in connection with the fire and two further incidents, police said

Tariffs put U.S.-owned China unit on life support

The emails started pouring in on April 9, the day President Donald Trump’s 145% tariff on Chinese imports took effect. Clients were canceling orders for toys from Huntar Company Inc.’s factory in Guangdong Province, China.

Rush of diplomatic calls follows Trump's offer to join potential Russia-Ukraine talks

Key U.S., European, and Russian diplomats hold separate talks as Donald Trump offers to join Russia-Ukraine negotiations on May 15, with Volodymyr Zelenskyy set to attend

Bangladesh’s interim Government strips former ruling party of registration, barring it from polls

A government adviser said that anyone who posts comments online in support of the Awami League party would face arrest

Moet Hennessy woes test Alexandre Arnault's credentials

Bernard Arnault’s son Alexandre has been handed a daunting task: reviving LVMH’s worst-performing unit, the famed Moet Hennessy drinks business, in the midst of a tariff war

India warns WTO it may impose retaliatory tariffs on U.S. over steel, aluminium duty hikes

India further said that its proposed measures would be in the form of a suspension of concessions or other obligations on selected products originating in the U.S.

Motilal Oswal, Raamdeo Agrawal buy $100 million Zepto shares; another $250 million round planned

Zepto aims to cross the 50% domestic shareholding threshold ahead of its IPO

Tariffs put U.S.-owned China unit on life support

The emails started pouring in on April 9, the day President Donald Trump’s 145% tariff on Chinese imports took effect. Clients were canceling orders for toys from Huntar Company Inc.’s factory in Guangdong Province, China.

Moet Hennessy woes test Alexandre Arnault's credentials

Bernard Arnault’s son Alexandre has been handed a daunting task: reviving LVMH’s worst-performing unit, the famed Moet Hennessy drinks business, in the midst of a tariff war

Markets drop in early trade after sharp rally in previous session

The 30-share BSE benchmark gauge Sensex, declined by 497.5 points to 81,932.40 in early trade. The NSE Nifty dropped 117.2 points to 24,807.50

Rupee jumps 74 paise in early trade

Forex traders said continued foreign investor interest in Indian assets lent fundamental support to the local unit.

How is the shipping industry tackling emissions? | Explained

What was decided at the 83rd session of the International Maritime Organization’s Marine Environment Protection Committee? Was the U.S. a participant in the discussions? How have oil-exporting nations and traditional maritime powerhouses responded to the decision? How has India positioned itself?

Apple may raise iPhone prices ahead of new launch

Apple is planning to raise prices for its upcoming iPhone lineup set to debut this September, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal 

Dow leaps 1,100 points, S&P 500 rallies 3.3% following a 90-day truce in U.S.-China trade war

U.S. stocks rallied after China and the United States announced a 90-day truce in their trade war

Shriram General Insurance Q4 profit up 8% to ₹130 crore

The gross direct premium income of the company improved to ₹1,099 crore against ₹876 crore in the same quarter a year ago, registering a growth of 25%

Google updates icon after a decade

The logo for the Google Search app on both iOS and Android now shows the four colours blended into each other with undefined boundaries instead of the marked lines that were present before

Why there needs to be more awareness about chronic fatigue syndrome in India

While estimates suggest a significant portion of the Indian population may have CFS, experts say the condition is often undiagnosed or misdiagnosed: it requires a multidisciplinary approach for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment. Experts say the Far beyond ordinary tiredness, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a serious and often misunderstood medical condition that demands greater awareness and medical attention

Scientists exploring how to beat heat for better sleep

Excessive heat can disrupt sleep, leading to a range of negative effects, including increased risk of accidents, weight gain, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, as well as reduced stress resistance and mental health impacts

Motorola’s flip phone Moto Razr 60 Ultra launched in India: Features, price and sale

The smartphone bears IP48 rating for resistance against dust and underwater. It claims a weight of 199 grams

Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses launch in India; pre-orders begin at ₹29,900

The smart glasses combine Ray-Ban’s established frame designs with integrated hardware and Meta’s AI technology

Perplexity AI eyes $14 billion in valuation in fresh funding round: Report

Perplexity AI is in advanced talks to raise $500 million in a funding round that would value the startup at $14 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported

Between Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor: India’s social media war

Platform X became the arena not just for India and Pakistan’s social media war, but the digital harassment of civilians who dared to voice even a slightly contrary opinion

Google is developing software AI agent ahead of annual conference: Report

The agent is intended to help software engineers navigate every stage of the software process, from responding to tasks to documenting code, the report said

Data reveals birth of Antarctica’s hidden mountain range 500 million years ago

The Gamburtsev Mountains are buried beneath the highest point of the East Antarctica ice sheet; they were first discovered by a Soviet expedition in 1958

Google I/O 2025 to kick off on May 20 with major AI-focused announcements

Google’s Gemini AI models are anticipated to be front and centre as the company intensifies its push to outpace rivals

When water standards don’t hold water

Despite its widespread use by municipal authorities across India, the per capita water supply standard lacks empirical grounding, objective rationale, and validity

A rally with a deeper intent

Stalin’s solidarity march was also aimed at erasing the tag of DMK being ‘secessionist’

Letters to The Editor — May 13, 2025

​A belated admission: On the undercount of India’s COVID-19 pandemic deaths

Civil registration data from 2021 points to significant excess deaths

The educational landscape, its disconcerting shift

Institutions once celebrated for fostering independent thought, now face bureaucratic controls, external mandates and ideological gatekeeping

​Toxic trolling: On India-Pakistan conflict, troll army  

Online threats of violence cannot be allowed in the name of free speech

India’s rising e-waste, the need to recast its management

A focus on floor price will help transform e-waste recycling and its management in India

The women who remain largely invisible

Too often, women do the groundwork — organising, protesting, feeding, and sustaining movements — without having a seat at the table

The twin challenges for the M.P. police

Political intervention and attacks on personnel have dented the image of the police

Corrections and Clarifications — May 12, 2025