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Here’s how it worksTamil producer K Rajan passes awayGoogle may dial down free storage for new Gmail users without phone numbersCongress is not putting up an effective Opposition to ECI SIR, says activist Mavalli ShankarHow to disable Instagram InstantsStuttering Starmer: On the Labour leadership crisisTrade, energy, discussions on global conflicts to top agenda for Modi’s Nordic visitFIFA World Cup 2026: Who could be the breakout star?Diversification gains: On India and its export competitivenessIran-Israel war LIVE: ‘Staggering’ Iran toll drives up global executions: AmnestyWHO keeps evaluation of hantavirus as ‘low risk’ as ship approaches end of voyageRevisiting India’s entry onto the nuclear stageSatheesan names 20 Ministers; Kerala Cabinet to take oath on May 18Morning Digest: Kerala Cabinet to take oath today; India, Sweden agree to elevate ties to Strategic Partnership, and moreKerala swearing-in ceremony LIVE: Satheesan, along with Cabinet, to take oath todayIn Bihar, a plate of woeIran-Israel war highlights: Trump says ‘clock is ticking’ for IranCatch-22: IPL 2026’s stunners and shockersIndia, Sweden agree to elevate ties to Strategic PartnershipMilitary aircrew in ‘stable condition’ following midair collision at Idaho air showIPL 2026 DC vs RR: ‘Starc’s work ethic, preparation with his own plans, training are above par’, says BadaniIPL 2026 DC vs RR: ‘I don’t think slow ball is a weakness for Sooryavanshi,’ says Vikram RathourTrump and administration officials address Christian gathering on National MallIndia, Sweden agree to elevate bilateral ties to Strategic Partnership | highlightsHundred years ago | African natives’ protestsFulfilled another election promise by starting applications for ration cards: SachdevaLatest militant attacks on schools in Nigeria leave more than 80 children missing, officials sayIsrael PM says close to killing all architects of October 7 attackIran-Israel war LIVE: Trump says ‘clock is ticking’ for IranNEET UG leak: CBI conducts searches at Renukai Chemistry Classes in LaturDMRC to run 24 additional trips on ‘Metro Mondays’Dwarka set for infra upgrade as CM unveils ₹100-cr. planAAP targets BJP-led MCD over deaths due to open drainsFear, anxiety grip Yamuna Bazar families amid looming evictionGunmen kill 10 people in town in Mexico’s Puebla state, authorities sayWith CM and three Ministers, Ernakulam gets strong representation in CabinetShort circuit triggers fire in Shahdara building; 9 rescuedE-buses will not lead to privatisation of RTC, says top officialBengaluru City Police return 692 lost mobile phones worth ₹1.75 crore to ownersRTC employees’ union opposes privatisation moveMan booked for sexually assaulting cowGold jewellery, cash stolen from houses in Ranipet districtIndia, Sweden agree to elevate ties to Strategic Partnership as PM Modi holds talks with Swedish counterpartCongress leadership to take a decision on continuing ties with DMK: NarayanasamyGirls’ football team from city wins two awards in MexicoCommuters express concern over reports of nabbing of drunk bus drivers in PuducherryThe Iran War Is Crippling One of the World’s Wealthiest NationsForest Department restricts tourist entry at Berijam lake after tiger sightingOne tests positive for hantavirus, Canadian national health agency confirmsEight Ministers from Malabar find place in UDF CabinetVizag observes AIDS Candlelight Memorial Day with rallyIndia, Sweden agree to elevate bilateral ties to Strategic Partnership | LIVEIlaiyaraaja, the eternal experimenterDoctors at workshop stress early detection of eye cancer in childrenDrunk duo held for attacking architect couple in Bengaluru road rage incidentCongress leader slams Andhra Pradesh CM’s population growth incentiveUnidentified gang hacks to death two college studentsCPCL begins work to establish specialised lube oil base stocksWoman stripped, paraded with slipper garland after temple entry dispute; two women arrestedRwandan genocide suspect Kabuga dies in custody in The Hague at age 91Tiruchi city traffic police use speed guns to check overspeeding of vehiclesSecurity forces kill five terrorists in northwest PakistanCaptagon case: NCB arrests factory owner in DehradunKerala Cabinet Formation updates: UDF finalises Kerala Cabinet list, IUML gets five ministerial postsIPL 2026 DC vs RR | Parag, Jurel shine but Starc’s fiery spell swings momentum for DelhiLadakh administration hikes wages of skilled, unskilled workersMehbooba wants Pakistan to respond ‘positively’ after Hosabale calls for talksMalabar region gets eight Ministers in V.D. Satheesan CabinetThree-day Modakondamma Jathara begins on a grand noteGreat Nicobar project a recipe for ecological disaster: Jairam RameshWatch: UDF finalises Kerala cabinet ahead of V D Satheesan swearing-inTrinamool leaders face arrests, public anger, return extorted moneyPalestinian leader’s son wins role in Abbas’ party, official saysTravelling public in Vellakovil-Kangayam belt complain of curtailment of TNSTC servicesBus riders to Montgomery retrace old steps while fighting a new fightLawyers clash with police during demolition drive in Lucknow; injuries reportedSecurity guard bludgeoned to death with iron rod in KalaburagiGalaxy CC win The Hindu FIC–AM/NS India Cricket Trophy‘Aarogya Santhai’ millets and value addition festival heldSweden confers Royal Order of Polar Star upon PM Modi | LIVEStone pelting over suspected cattle transport leaves home guard injured in GudimalkapurIMD forecasts thunderstorms, stronger winds across A.P.Anjugramam police seize 204 kg banned gutkaIndia, Netherlands upgrade ties; sign 17 MoUs on water, renewable energy, and semiconductorsVirudhunagar AIADMK unit stands by EPS, says Rajendhra BhalajiFarmers seek removal of invasive vegetation in Vaippar river between Muthulapuram and Keela NambipuramManipur families seek release of Kuki, Naga captivesCyberabad Police tighten probe, likely to seek Bageerath’s custody
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