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Tamil Nadu cabinet: 10 ministers get portfolios, CM Vijay keeps home, police — check full list

Times of India - Sat, 05/16/2026 - 11:26
The Tamil Nadu Lok Bhavan has announced portfolio allocations for the new cabinet. Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay will lead the government. He has retained key departments. Other ministers have been assigned portfolios including finance, health, and education. This marks a significant administrative development for the new government.
Categories: National News

‘Not comfortable’: Virat Kohli slams invasive camera culture

Times of India - Sat, 05/16/2026 - 11:16
Cricketer Virat Kohli finds constant camera monitoring during Indian Premier League practice sessions intrusive. He believes players need peace to prepare without every move being recorded and analyzed. Kohli feels this constant exposure impacts his ability to experiment freely. He calls for clearer boundaries regarding player consent and behind-the-scenes access. Kohli's concerns arise despite his strong performance this IPL season.
Categories: National News

CBSE 3-language rule for Class 9 from July: What it means for students

Times of India - Sat, 05/16/2026 - 11:08
Starting July 1, 2026, CBSE mandates three languages for Class IX, with at least two being Indian. No board exam will be held for the third language in Class X; assessments will be school-based. This aligns with NEP 2020 and NCF-SE 2023, ensuring smooth implementation with interim solutions for textbooks and teachers.
Categories: National News

After China, US unveils ultra long range air-to-air missile — where does India stand

Times of India - Sat, 05/16/2026 - 10:42
India is bolstering its air-to-air missile capabilities with indigenous Astra Mk-2 and the upcoming Astra Mk-3 Gandiva, boasting ranges of 200 km and 350 km respectively. This strategic move aims to counter threats and achieve parity with advanced US and Chinese weaponry, reducing reliance on foreign suppliers and ensuring national security in ultra-long-range aerial combat.
Categories: National News

'Misquoted': CJI Surya Kant clarifies 'unemployed youth cockroach' remark

Times of India - Sat, 05/16/2026 - 10:26
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant clarified his remarks comparing some unemployed youth to 'cockroaches,' stating his comments were misquoted and targeted individuals using fake degrees in professions. He expressed pride in India's youth, calling them pillars of a developed nation, and emphasized his respect for them. The clarification followed controversy over his observations during a court hearing.
Categories: National News

'In Chennai, they know': Shastri sees silver lining for CSK after LSG loss

Times of India - Sat, 05/16/2026 - 10:21
Ravi Shastri urges Chennai Super Kings to view their loss to Lucknow Super Giants as a learning opportunity. He highlighted the challenging pitch and praised CSK's 187 score despite batting struggles. Shastri believes key players will bounce back and bowlers will gain valuable experience for future matches, especially at home.
Categories: National News

Who is Priyadarshini Mallick? TMC leader's daughter removed from post of WBCHSE secretary

Times of India - Sat, 05/16/2026 - 10:11
Priyadarshini Mallick, daughter of TMC leader Jyotipriya Mallick, has been removed as secretary of the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education. This follows her failure to resign as part of a departmental restructuring. Her name had also surfaced during the ED's probe into the PDS scam involving her father
Categories: National News

What's 'jihadi drug'? Rs 182 crore Captagon seized under Operation Ragepill

Times of India - Sat, 05/16/2026 - 10:10
India has achieved a significant breakthrough in its fight against drug trafficking with the first-ever seizure of Captagon, dubbed the 'Jihadi drug', worth Rs 182 crore. Under 'Operation Ragepill', authorities intercepted 227.7 kg of the substance, destined for the Middle East, and arrested a foreign national. This operation underscores the government's zero-tolerance policy against narcotics.
Categories: National News

Fuel price hike: Can Centre shield OMCs with Rs 3 cushion, or will rupee flip the script?

Times of India - Sat, 05/16/2026 - 09:55
The government increased fuel prices by Rs 3 per litre to support oil marketing companies facing losses due to high global crude oil prices and a weakening rupee. However, further rupee depreciation could negate these gains, with companies incurring significant daily losses. The price hike offers limited relief, covering only a fraction of projected losses.
Categories: National News

'Children are wealth not burden': Andhra govt to give Rs 30,000 for 3rd child, Rs 40,000 for 4th

Times of India - Sat, 05/16/2026 - 09:53
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is urging a focus on increasing the state's population, viewing children as national assets. He announced financial incentives, offering Rs 30,000 for a third child and Rs 40,000 for a fourth, to counter declining birth rates and an aging demographic. This policy aims to address a significant demographic shift.
Categories: National News

Virat Kohli reveals why RCB winning IPL title earlier 'wouldn't have felt even 5% the same'

Times of India - Sat, 05/16/2026 - 08:31
Virat Kohli revealed the immense emotional weight lifted after Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally clinched their maiden IPL title after 18 years. He stated that a victory earlier in his career wouldn't have felt as special, highlighting the profound joy derived from overcoming decades of pressure and heartbreak alongside franchise icons and the city of Bengaluru.
Categories: National News

'Darling, leaked papers for you': What Lucknow teacher told female student

Times of India - Sat, 05/16/2026 - 06:43
An assistant professor from Lucknow University is accused of leaking examination papers and making inappropriate advances towards a female student. Viral audio clips allegedly capture the professor promising academic favors and leaked papers in exchange for meetings. The university has filed a complaint, leading to the professor's detention and an ongoing investigation.
Categories: National News

This Kerala creator makes tiny libraries filled with miniature books

Hindu - Sat, 05/16/2026 - 05:55
A library filled with miniature books with scaled versions of original covers
Categories: National News

Six staff suspended over ₹3.4 cr laddu ‘scam’ in Rameswaram temple

Hindu - Sat, 05/16/2026 - 05:54
Inquiry uncovers fraud involving the illegal manufacture and sale of laddus through counters
Categories: National News

Supreme Court-monitored judicial probe needed over leakage of NEET examination papers: CWC member Gidugu Rudra Raju

Hindu - Sat, 05/16/2026 - 05:54
Speaking to The Hindu, Gidugu Rudra Raju said the 22,05,035 students who appeared for examinations in 5,432 centres had become victims with cancellation of NEET examinations
Categories: National News

Meghalaya: Looking beyond the grape

Hindu - Sat, 05/16/2026 - 05:52
How the state’s winemakers are making the shift from traditional home-brewing to commercial production, spurred on by market demand for its fruit wines and an enabling government policy
Categories: National News

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