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Great Nicobar project a recipe for ecological disaster: Jairam Ramesh

Hindu - Sun, 05/17/2026 - 16:28
The Central government has been citing strategic interests for going ahead, for which the Congress leader has suggested alternative means in a letter the Defence Minister
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Trinamool leaders face arrests, public anger, return extorted money

Hindu - Sun, 05/17/2026 - 16:26
The crackdown intensified after Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari urged people to file complaints against those who had allegedly extorted money from them during the previous Trinamool Congress regime
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Education Ministry a department of disasters, sack Pradhan: Rahul Gandhi

Hindu - Sun, 05/17/2026 - 16:22
‘Every announcement plunges children deeper into uncertainty. Every failure goes unpunished,’ the Congress leader said
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Satheesan names 20 Ministers; Kerala Cabinet to take oath on May 18

Hindu - Sun, 05/17/2026 - 16:16
Of the 63 Congress MLAs in the 102-strong UDF contingent, many eligible names could not be given Ministerial berths as the party had to consider social and regional equations, V.D. Satheesan said
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Centre defends on-screen marking for CBSE Class 12 answer sheets, reduces re-evaluation fee

Hindu - Sun, 05/17/2026 - 16:15
Union Secretary of School Education Sanjay Kumar and CBSE Chairman Rahul Singh say the system will improve evaluation and transparency. Re-evaluation cost has been reduced to ₹100 per answer sheet
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Suspicion clouds death of pregnant woman in car blaze in Kozhikode

Hindu - Sun, 05/17/2026 - 16:09
Police officers from Meppayur station confirm that all aspects of the case, including forensic evidence, witness statements and family allegations, will be examined in detail as part of the ongoing investigation into the incident
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Lawyers clash with police during demolition drive in Lucknow; injuries reported

Hindu - Sun, 05/17/2026 - 16:06
Lawyers allege excessive force was used and that the police treated them as if they were an enemy
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Galaxy CC win The Hindu FIC–AM/NS India Cricket Trophy

Hindu - Sun, 05/17/2026 - 16:06
Lakshman’s unbeaten 94 and Ashish’s six-wicket haul seal a 53-run victory for Galaxy over Cavaliers CC in the final
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Manipur families seek release of Kuki, Naga captives

Hindu - Sun, 05/17/2026 - 16:04
While Kuki-Zo organisations say 14 community members continue to be held hostage, Naga organisations say six of theirs are yet to be released
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'Welcome you with ... ': Bengal BJP chief's sarcastic invite to Abhishek for Falta repoll

Times of India - Sun, 05/17/2026 - 16:02
West Bengal BJP chief Samik Bhattacharya sarcastically invited TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee to campaign in Falta ahead of the May 21 repoll, claiming the TMC has been 'sent into exile' by the state's people. Bhattacharya alleged the TMC leadership has disappeared following electoral setbacks and expressed confidence in BJP's victory, urging TMC workers to campaign freely.
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Accidental bonanza: BMTC staffers get full 26-month arrears, then recall notice arrives

Times of India - Sun, 05/17/2026 - 15:56
A technical error at BMTC's Yeshwanthpur depot-26 led to approximately 100 employees mistakenly receiving 26 months of salary revision arrears instead of the approved 11 months. The corporation quickly rectified the situation, contacting affected staff to return the excess payment through official channels, including a QR scanner at a temple bus stop office.
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India among fastest-growing steel market as global prices rise: Goldman Sachs

Times of India - Sun, 05/17/2026 - 15:16
Global steel prices surged in April and early May, with India emerging as a fast-growing market. Hot rolled coil prices rose across major regions, led by Brazil. India's crude steel production saw an 11% year-on-year increase in March, outpacing global trends. China's steel output contracted, though capacity cuts are expected to be delayed.
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scripts history, becomes Indian with most...

Times of India - Sun, 05/17/2026 - 14:49
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, at just 15, has become the Indian batter with the most sixes in a single IPL season, surpassing Abhishek Sharma's record with 43 maximums. His explosive start against Delhi Capitals, hitting a six off the first ball, marked his fifth such instance this season. Sooryavanshi's remarkable six-hitting prowess is rewriting IPL history.
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