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Oil above $100: How soaring crude prices are hitting India — explained in 10 charts

Times of India - Mon, 05/18/2026 - 14:59
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are significantly impacting India's economy. Rising crude oil prices have led to a Rs 3 per litre fuel hike, eroded investor wealth by over Rs 5.85 lakh crore, and pushed the rupee to an all-time low. Foreign investors are also withdrawing funds, while the import bill has surged.
Categories: National News

‘Tn07 Cm 2026’ scene goes viral: Venkat Prabhu gifts GOAT plate to CM Vijay

Times of India - Mon, 05/18/2026 - 14:40
Director Venkat Prabhu presented Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay with the 'TN07 CM 2026' number plate from the film 'The Greatest of All Time'. This gesture comes after a scene from the 2024 movie, featuring Vijay with the same registration, went viral, with fans now viewing it as a political prediction for the 2026 elections.
Categories: National News

Key accused in Bengal CM Suvendu aide's murder arrested in UP's Muzaffarnagar

Times of India - Mon, 05/18/2026 - 14:30
On May 11, a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing Rath's murder had arrested three people before widening its probe across multiple states. The cops suspected that hired sharpshooters were brought in from outside West Bengal to carry out the killing with military-style precision. A key breakthrough came after investigators traced a UPI payment made at the Nivedita Setu toll plaza on May 6.
Categories: National News

'When something is important enough, you do it even if the ... ': Quote of the day by Musk

Times of India - Mon, 05/18/2026 - 14:30
Elon Musk's philosophy, "When something is important enough, you do it even if the odds are not in your favour," emphasizes pursuing passions despite challenges. This quote teaches children the importance of identifying what truly matters, overcoming fear, and persisting through failures to achieve extraordinary goals.
Categories: National News

Telangana to launch Mahua flower project to build heritage industry around Ippa

Hindu - Mon, 05/18/2026 - 11:00
Telangana is considering Excise policy changes to allow Mahua spirit and liquor, drawing on models in other States
Categories: National News

Visakhapatnam invites applications for Social Welfare Hostels for 2026-27 from June 12

Hindu - Mon, 05/18/2026 - 10:59
Pre-matric hostels open to Class 3 to Class 10 students; post-matric hostels for Intermediate to post-graduate level; ₹200 monthly allowance and special coaching offered
Categories: National News

Control menace of touts at Tiruchendur temple: Vanathi Srinivasan urges CM Vijay

Hindu - Mon, 05/18/2026 - 10:56
Touts were collecting between ₹500 and ₹1,000 from devotees, promising them expedited darshan, she alleged
Categories: National News

Geopolitics has changed since last India-Nordic Summit, conflicts on agenda for talks: Norwegian envoy

Hindu - Mon, 05/18/2026 - 10:55
As U.S. sanction waivers on Russian oil lapse, oil and gas major exporter Norway could pitch for more energy supplies to India
Categories: National News

PM Modi in Norway: PM Modi lands in Norway, to hold talks on trade, tech

Hindu - Mon, 05/18/2026 - 10:54
PM Modi will also review the progress made in India-Norway relations and explore avenues to further strengthen them, with a focus on trade and investment, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement
Categories: National News

U.P. Cabinet gives nod to OBC commission for panchayat bodies

Hindu - Mon, 05/18/2026 - 10:50
The commission will be tasked with determining the reserved seat allocations within the rural bodies
Categories: National News

Energy security first: India says buying Russian oil irrespective of US waiver

Times of India - Mon, 05/18/2026 - 10:39
Addressing a media briefing on Monday, Sharma said India had been sourcing oil from Russia before the waiver period, during it, and continues to do so now as well.
Categories: National News

Man seeks action against youth over daughter’s death in Erode

Hindu - Mon, 05/18/2026 - 10:34
His daughter informed him on April 21 that a youth, who had allegedly been in a relationship with her for the past four months, was troubling her
Categories: National News

40 arrested in Park Circus violence; will not tolerate attacks on police, says Suvendu

Hindu - Mon, 05/18/2026 - 10:34
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikary urged the Union Home Ministry to keep the remaining CAPF battalions in the State till the State government can augment its police strength
Categories: National News

TMC's Falta candidate moves Calcutta High Court seeking protection from coercive action

Hindu - Mon, 05/18/2026 - 10:31
Moving the court of Justice Saugata Bhattacharyya and seeking an urgent hearing, Mr. Khan's counsel Kishore Dutta prayed for disclosure of all FIRs filed against him, and protection from coercive measures
Categories: National News

How fighter pilots eject in emergencies; veterans who 'pulled the handle' recount experience

Times of India - Mon, 05/18/2026 - 10:30
A mid-air collision of two US Navy Growlers during an air show highlights the extreme dangers of low-level flying. Despite advanced ejection seat technology, which successfully saved four pilots in this incident, the risks to pilots remain immense. Retired Air Marshals emphasize the critical need for quick decisions and the traumatic, yet life-saving, nature of ejections.
Categories: National News

Honda City facelift launch this week: Top things to know

Times of India - Mon, 05/18/2026 - 10:29
Mechanically, it’s expected to remain the same and will continue to get two engine options - a 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder, NA petrol engine that puts out 121bhp and 145Nm of torque and comes paired either with a 6-speed MT or a CVT gearbox. There’s also a segment-first strong hybrid powertrain offer.
Categories: National News

Karnataka-Kerala connection: P.C. Vishnunadh’s induction into V.D. Satheesan cabinet brings cheer to people of Tumari in Sagar

Hindu - Mon, 05/18/2026 - 10:29
P.C. Vishnunadh, who took oath as a Minister in the newly sworn-in Kerala government, is married to Ha.Ma. Kanaka, a Kannada poet and native of Haalkere village in Tumari Gram Panchayat
Categories: National News

CM Chandrababu Naidu congratulates TTD on near 90% forest cover in Tirumala hills

Hindu - Mon, 05/18/2026 - 10:28
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams reaches 89.40% green cover in Seshachalam Hills; Chief Minister hails effort to protect forest wealth and restore native species
Categories: National News

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