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Follow the latest breaking news and developments from India and around the world with Hindustan Times' newsdesk. From politics and policies to the economy and the environment, from local issues to national events and global affairs, we've got you covered.

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CBSE 12th re-evaluation 2026: Check important dates, fees and more

Students who are not satisfied with their scores can now apply for scanned copies of their evaluated answer sheets, raise issues regarding marking, and seek re-evaluation through the official CBSE website.

Updated on May 16, 2026 06:46 IST

Congo reports new Ebola outbreak; 65 deaths, 246 cases so far | What we know

FILE - Health workers dressed in protective gear begin their shift at an Ebola treatment center in Beni, Congo, July 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay, File)

Updated on May 16, 2026 06:57 IST

Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, ISIS global second in command, eliminated by US forces

Trump Declares Major ISIS Killing in Africa While Iran Reports Speak of $54 Million Bounty Plot?

Updated on May 16, 2026 05:08 IST

Union min Bandi Sanjay seeks removal of content linking him with son's case

Bandi Sanjay Kumar is the Minister of State for Home Affairs of India.

Updated on May 16, 2026 04:24 IST

Govt to raise export duty on petrol, cuts levy on diesel and aviation fuel

Citing the government notification, news agency PTI reported that the duty on exports of petrol has been raised to <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>3 per litre while that on diesel has been raised to Rs. 16.5 per litre

Updated on May 15, 2026 17:55 IST

KC Venugopal reveals his 'utmost desire' after Satheesan picked as Kerala CM

Venugopal had also welcomed the party leadership’s decision to appoint Satheesan as Kerala’s next chief minister.

Updated on May 15, 2026 16:27 IST

Conducted special coaching classes, dictated questions: CBI on NEET kingpin

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday said it has arrested the alleged “kingpin” behind the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak.

Updated on May 15, 2026 16:57 IST

'CM shouldn't cry like this': Satheesan's emotional visit to late mentor's home

VD Satheesan, set to be sworn in as CM on May 18, at the Thiruvananthapuram residence of the late G Karthikeyan, meeting the Congress stalwart's wife, on Friday.

Updated on May 15, 2026 15:04 IST

‘Targeting UAE not acceptable’: PM says India ready to help in West Asia peace

BRICS 2026 LIVE | MEA Holds Press Briefing On BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting |Jaishankar |PM Modi

Updated on May 15, 2026 09:58 IST

Disputed Bhojshala site declared temple by Madhya Pradesh high court

Police personnel stand guard during preparations for Saraswati Puja at the disputed Bhojshala complex (File photo for representation).

Updated on May 15, 2026 11:10 IST

Pakistan welcomes ex-Indian Army chief's backing of ‘window for dialogue’ remark

Weekly Press Briefing by Pakistan's Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi.

Updated on May 15, 2026 08:50 IST

Padma Jaiswal, 2003-batch IAS officer, says not aware of ‘rare’ suspension order

Padma Jaiswal is an Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-Mizoram and Union Territories (AGMUT) cadre IAS officer

Updated on May 15, 2026 10:37 IST

NEET exam from next year will be computer-based: Centre amid paper leak row

Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan said that the Centre has “utmost respect” for the judiciary.

Updated on May 15, 2026 05:49 IST

Mumbai petrol, diesel price: Petrol rate tops ₹106-mark, diesel above ₹93

Petrol, Diesel Prices Hiked By Up To <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>3: Here’s How Much It Costs In Your City Now | Iran War

Updated on May 15, 2026 04:47 IST

Re-NEET date announced: Exam to be held on June 21, says NTA

Re-NEET date: Students coming out of the centre after their NEET exam at a school in Chandigarh.

Updated on May 15, 2026 05:14 IST

Check new petrol, diesel rates in your city as fuel prices hiked

Petrol, diesel prices hiked: Check new fuel rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai

Updated on May 15, 2026 02:59 IST

Strong winds, dust storm hit Delhi NCR; IMD issues orange alert

Commuters make their way through a haze-filled road in Noida during a dust storm

Updated on May 14, 2026 22:14 IST

NEET paper leak: High-level meeting at edu minister's house over NEET UG retest

The National Testing Agency on Tuesday announced the cancellation of the medical entrance test after it was revealed that the exam paper had leaked on various platforms

Updated on May 14, 2026 21:02 IST

'True treasure for leadership': UAE minister on PM Modi ahead of key visit

PM Modi is on a five day visit to five nations, with UAE being the first stop on May 15.

Updated on May 14, 2026 19:25 IST

‘Kejriwal tries to lower court’s authority, will not surrender': Justice Sharma

Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma has been accused by former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal of being potentially biased.

Updated on May 14, 2026 16:54 IST

Delhi judge starts contempt against Kejriwal, then steps away from excise case

AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal.

Updated on May 14, 2026 16:53 IST

VD Satheesan swearing-in as Kerala CM likely on May 18

Congress leader VD Satheesan during a press conference after being announced as the next Chief Minister of Kerala, at Cantonment House, in Thiruvananthapuram, Thursday, May 14, 2026.

Updated on May 14, 2026 16:54 IST

Vijay announces 2% DA hike for Tamil Nadu govt employees, teachers

Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Speaker JCD Prabhakar, right, looks on, as state CM Joseph Vijay speaks in the state Assembly during floor test proceedings, in Chennai.

Updated on May 14, 2026 10:11 IST

Delhi, Maharashtra, 17 other states/UTs in SIR Phase 3: EC announces rollout

Chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Updated on May 14, 2026 10:00 IST

Keralam CM-elect Satheesan's shoutout to KC Venugopal: 'He played key role'

L: Kerala CM-designate VD Satheesan | R: Senior Kerala Congress leader KC Venugopal

Updated on May 14, 2026 09:11 IST

KC Venugopal's first reaction after not being picked as Kerala CM: ‘I am…’

Mallaikarjun Kharge and KC Venugopal addressing a press conference in Chennai.

Updated on May 14, 2026 13:30 IST

Who is VD Satheesan? Paravur MLA beats KC Venugopal in Kerala CM race

Congress leader VD Satheesan being greeted by supporters upon his arrival to attend the meeting of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP)

Updated on May 14, 2026 07:19 IST

Punjab witnesses better connectivity, improved agri infrastructure

Under the Union government’s schemes such as PM-KISAN and Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, farmers have benefitted with better financial security with timely insurance claim settlements, particularly in areas affected by floods.

Updated on May 14, 2026 06:22 IST

Throwback to PM's iconic Temple of Heaven stop as Trump visits China monument

L: PM Modi with then Chinese premier Li at Temple of Heaven in Beijing in 2015 | R: US President Donald Trump with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the temple on Thursday

Updated on May 14, 2026 06:19 IST

Marathi signboards or 'Sena-style' action: Mumbai deputy mayor to shops, hotels

The civic body has so far taken penal action against 3,114 establishments and recovered fines amounting to <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1.91 crore.

Updated on May 14, 2026 05:18 IST

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