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Kamal Haasan's Pitch To Chief Minister Vijay: State OTT Platform, Subsidies And Anti-Piracy Crackdown
- Sunday May 17, 2026
- Entertainment | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin
Kamal Haasan, who is also a Rajya Sabha MP, film producer and chief of Makkal Needhi Maiam, submitted a detailed memorandum to the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay on Saturday
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Bengal Records Highest-Ever Voter Turnout In Any Assembly Poll, Beats Tripura
- Saturday May 16, 2026
- India News | Press Trust India
At 93.61% voter participation in 2013 assembly polls, Tripura held the distinction of recording highest turnout in a state poll. But as per latest data, West Bengal recorded turnout of 93.71%
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"Not Looking To Have Wars": Trump's Message To Taiwan After Talks With Xi
- Friday May 15, 2026
- World News | Agence-France Presse
Trump's comments come after he discussed the flashpoint issue of Taiwan's independence with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing.
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What Is Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool, India's Big Bet On Self-Reliance
- Friday May 15, 2026
- Business News | Edited by Prateek Shukla
India currently owns just over 1,500 ships, barely 1.2 per cent of the global shipping fleet, despite being one of the world's largest economies.
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Opinion | As Chief Minister, VD Satheesan Will Now Have To Learn To Dance To Many Congress Tunes
- Thursday May 14, 2026
- Opinion | TM Veeraraghav
Satheesan's independent "rebel" streak is precisely what worries the High Command; they are loath to lose control over Thiruvananthapuram the way they have over Bengaluru.
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"Executive Controlling Everything": Top Court On Poll Body Chief Selection
- Thursday May 14, 2026
- India News | Reported by Nupur Dogra, Edited by Ashutosh Tripathi
The top court was hearing a matter related to the appointment process of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners.
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www.ndtv.com
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"No One In Control Of Anything": Court To Priya Kapur In Rs 30,000-Crore Case
- Thursday May 14, 2026
- India News | Reported by Nupur Dogra
Rani Kapur alleged that Priya Kapur is trying to take control of company finances before mediation by attempting to appoint two independent directors to RIPL which holds significant share of the family holdings.
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www.ndtv.com
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'Tehran Will Never Bow': Iran's Araghchi Blasts US, Israel At BRICS Meet
- Thursday May 14, 2026
- World News | Reported by Aditya Raj Kaul
The US-Israeli strikes, Araghchi said, had been defended with "false claims that run counter to the informed assessments of the International Atomic Energy Agency and even America's own intelligence community."
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www.ndtv.com
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Is Taiwan Already Independent? Dispute With China Explained
- Thursday May 14, 2026
- World News | Reuters
For decades, the Republic of China in Taipei also claimed to be the legitimate Chinese government, but in 1971 Beijing took over the China seat at the United Nations from Taipei.
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www.ndtv.com
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Exclusive: Satellite Image Confirms Pak May Be Shielding Iran's Military Aircraft
- Wednesday May 13, 2026
- World News | Reported by Vishnu Som, Edited by Debanish Achom
Iran sent multiple aircraft including a reconnaissance and intelligence plane to Pakistan's Nur Khan airbase soon after US President Donald Trump announced the ceasefire in April, CBS News reported
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www.ndtv.com
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Not Missiles, But Energy Resilience: The Unexpected Winners Of Iran War
- Tuesday May 12, 2026
- World News | Edited by Prateek Shukla
While energy-secure nations found room to manoeuvre, several oil-dependent economies absorbed the harshest shock of the Iran war.
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www.ndtv.com
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India Tests Advanced Agni Missile Designed To Strike Multiple Targets
- Monday May 11, 2026
- India News | Edited by Deepika Pundir
The test was conducted jointly by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Strategic Forces Command.
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www.ndtv.com
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Delhi's Rs 3.5 Crore Scheme To Support Children Leaving Care Homes After 18
- Sunday May 10, 2026
- India News | Reported by Ishika Verma
The Delhi government on Sunday approved a Rs 3.5-crore aftercare scheme for youths leaving child care institutions after turning 18, offering support for higher education, skill training, jobs and financial assistance to help them transition to independent living.
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www.ndtv.com
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India Successfully Tests Advanced Agni Missile With Multiple Payloads
- Saturday May 9, 2026
- India News | Indo Asian Service News
The Advanced Agni missile with Multiple Independently Targeted Re-Entry Vehicle (MIRV) system, capable of hitting different targets spread over a large area, was successfully flight-tested over the Indian Ocean Region, a DRDO official said on Saturda
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www.ndtv.com
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FIR Filed Against Celina Jaitly's Husband Peter Haag After Actress Alleges 'Sexual Abuse'
- Saturday May 9, 2026
- Entertainment | Edited by Hardika Gupta
In her petition, the actress sought damages worth Rs 50 crore along with additional compensation related to loss of income and property
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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Kamal Haasan's Pitch To Chief Minister Vijay: State OTT Platform, Subsidies And Anti-Piracy Crackdown
- Sunday May 17, 2026
- Entertainment | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin
Kamal Haasan, who is also a Rajya Sabha MP, film producer and chief of Makkal Needhi Maiam, submitted a detailed memorandum to the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay on Saturday
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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Bengal Records Highest-Ever Voter Turnout In Any Assembly Poll, Beats Tripura
- Saturday May 16, 2026
- India News | Press Trust India
At 93.61% voter participation in 2013 assembly polls, Tripura held the distinction of recording highest turnout in a state poll. But as per latest data, West Bengal recorded turnout of 93.71%
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www.ndtv.com
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"Not Looking To Have Wars": Trump's Message To Taiwan After Talks With Xi
- Friday May 15, 2026
- World News | Agence-France Presse
Trump's comments come after he discussed the flashpoint issue of Taiwan's independence with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
What Is Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool, India's Big Bet On Self-Reliance
- Friday May 15, 2026
- Business News | Edited by Prateek Shukla
India currently owns just over 1,500 ships, barely 1.2 per cent of the global shipping fleet, despite being one of the world's largest economies.
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www.ndtv.com
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Opinion | As Chief Minister, VD Satheesan Will Now Have To Learn To Dance To Many Congress Tunes
- Thursday May 14, 2026
- Opinion | TM Veeraraghav
Satheesan's independent "rebel" streak is precisely what worries the High Command; they are loath to lose control over Thiruvananthapuram the way they have over Bengaluru.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Executive Controlling Everything": Top Court On Poll Body Chief Selection
- Thursday May 14, 2026
- India News | Reported by Nupur Dogra, Edited by Ashutosh Tripathi
The top court was hearing a matter related to the appointment process of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners.
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www.ndtv.com
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"No One In Control Of Anything": Court To Priya Kapur In Rs 30,000-Crore Case
- Thursday May 14, 2026
- India News | Reported by Nupur Dogra
Rani Kapur alleged that Priya Kapur is trying to take control of company finances before mediation by attempting to appoint two independent directors to RIPL which holds significant share of the family holdings.
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www.ndtv.com
-
'Tehran Will Never Bow': Iran's Araghchi Blasts US, Israel At BRICS Meet
- Thursday May 14, 2026
- World News | Reported by Aditya Raj Kaul
The US-Israeli strikes, Araghchi said, had been defended with "false claims that run counter to the informed assessments of the International Atomic Energy Agency and even America's own intelligence community."
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www.ndtv.com
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Is Taiwan Already Independent? Dispute With China Explained
- Thursday May 14, 2026
- World News | Reuters
For decades, the Republic of China in Taipei also claimed to be the legitimate Chinese government, but in 1971 Beijing took over the China seat at the United Nations from Taipei.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Exclusive: Satellite Image Confirms Pak May Be Shielding Iran's Military Aircraft
- Wednesday May 13, 2026
- World News | Reported by Vishnu Som, Edited by Debanish Achom
Iran sent multiple aircraft including a reconnaissance and intelligence plane to Pakistan's Nur Khan airbase soon after US President Donald Trump announced the ceasefire in April, CBS News reported
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www.ndtv.com
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Not Missiles, But Energy Resilience: The Unexpected Winners Of Iran War
- Tuesday May 12, 2026
- World News | Edited by Prateek Shukla
While energy-secure nations found room to manoeuvre, several oil-dependent economies absorbed the harshest shock of the Iran war.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
India Tests Advanced Agni Missile Designed To Strike Multiple Targets
- Monday May 11, 2026
- India News | Edited by Deepika Pundir
The test was conducted jointly by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Strategic Forces Command.
-
www.ndtv.com
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Delhi's Rs 3.5 Crore Scheme To Support Children Leaving Care Homes After 18
- Sunday May 10, 2026
- India News | Reported by Ishika Verma
The Delhi government on Sunday approved a Rs 3.5-crore aftercare scheme for youths leaving child care institutions after turning 18, offering support for higher education, skill training, jobs and financial assistance to help them transition to independent living.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
India Successfully Tests Advanced Agni Missile With Multiple Payloads
- Saturday May 9, 2026
- India News | Indo Asian Service News
The Advanced Agni missile with Multiple Independently Targeted Re-Entry Vehicle (MIRV) system, capable of hitting different targets spread over a large area, was successfully flight-tested over the Indian Ocean Region, a DRDO official said on Saturda
-
www.ndtv.com
-
FIR Filed Against Celina Jaitly's Husband Peter Haag After Actress Alleges 'Sexual Abuse'
- Saturday May 9, 2026
- Entertainment | Edited by Hardika Gupta
In her petition, the actress sought damages worth Rs 50 crore along with additional compensation related to loss of income and property
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment