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‘Not an iota of truth’: PM Modi dismisses report of restriction on foreign travels via tax

Times of India - Fri, 05/15/2026 - 16:33
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has vehemently denied reports suggesting the government was considering a cess or tax on foreign travel. He stated there was no truth to these claims and reiterated the commitment to improving 'Ease of Doing Business' and 'Ease of Living' for citizens, dismissing any notion of imposing such restrictions.
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Fuel price hike an ‘attack on common man’, says Siddaramaiah

Hindu - Fri, 05/15/2026 - 16:31
CM warns that the hike will trigger a cascading effect on essential commodities and services
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Congress terms PM’s appeal to defer gold purchases a ‘death warrant’ for jewellery sector

Hindu - Fri, 05/15/2026 - 16:29
Congress leader Randeep Surjewala said the Prime Minister’s appeal, coupled with the decision to raise import duty on gold and silver from 6% to 15%, would severely hit small jewellers and encourage smuggling
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All eyes on Congress equations in Satheesan’s home turf ahead of Cabinet formation

Hindu - Fri, 05/15/2026 - 16:26
Satheesan’s elevation as the party’s Chief Minister-designate, after an intense internal turbulence, has triggered speculations over who all from the district could find a berth in his Cabinet
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ECI orders probe into voting by foreign nationals in the Tamil Nadu Assembly election

Hindu - Fri, 05/15/2026 - 16:23
A report has been sought from the returning officers of at least two cities and five districts across the State on how the foreigners managed to vote despite the Special Intensive Revision of the electoral rolls
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Working towards zero heatwave related deaths: Amit Shah

Hindu - Fri, 05/15/2026 - 16:21
The aim of NDRF is to ensure zero loss of human life and minimal damage to property during disasters, he says
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CBI launches AI-powered notice verification system ‘Abhay’

Hindu - Fri, 05/15/2026 - 16:21
Citizens can access the helpbot through the Central agency’s website cbi.gov.in
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'Did it as a favour to Pakistan': Trump on Iran ceasefire

Times of India - Fri, 05/15/2026 - 16:15
President Trump stated the US agreed to a ceasefire with Iran as a favor to Pakistan, accepting the truce at Islamabad's request. This comes as Pakistan seeks to mediate the US-Iran crisis, despite reports suggesting it may have provided logistical support to Iran, raising questions about its neutrality.
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Fuel price hike triggers Opposition attack after Assembly polls

Hindu - Fri, 05/15/2026 - 16:10
Rahul Gandhi says public is paying for ‘Modi government’s mistakes’; Congress, Trinamool and Left demand rollback
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PM Modi's UAE visit: How India will benefit from pact on strategic petro reserves, LPG

Times of India - Fri, 05/15/2026 - 16:09
Experts have hailed the MOUs, calling them game-changing for India’s energy security in the long-term. The importance of having strategic petroleum reserves has been brought to light with stark clarity due to the US-Iran war.
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CPI protests fuel price hike in Chittoor

Hindu - Fri, 05/15/2026 - 16:04
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'Are you heroine or...': Kannada actor Chaithra Achar gets targeted online; troll apologises later

Times of India - Fri, 05/15/2026 - 16:03
Sandalwood actor Chaithra Achar bravely responded to a vulgar online troll by tagging Bengaluru City Police, leading to the troll deleting his post and apologizing. This incident highlights the ongoing cyberbullying faced by women in the entertainment industry, with past cases involving actors Ramya, Rajini, Karunya Ram, and Mansi Joshi.
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