• The Federal

    What's Brewing

    Superstition shadow on UDF Cabinet: No minister opts for car no. 13

    The Federal
    19 May 2026 5:20 PM IST

    Kerala’s new UDF ministers shun official car 13, seen as a bad omen, reviving old superstition despite past leaders defying the taboo

    Superstition shadow on UDF Cabinet: No minister opts for car no. 13
    Kerala
    TVK MLA Kanimozhi scrutinized over treatment of government officials
    Tamil Nadu

    Sofagate: TVK's Kanimozhi Santhosh battles new row after astrology controversy

    19 May 2026 6:03 PM IST
    Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng
    India

    Who is Helle Lyng? Norwegian journalist faces scrutiny after questioning PM Modi

    19 May 2026 3:28 PM IST
    Vijays coalition government on thin ice
    Tamil Nadu

    If TVK brings AIADMK rebels into Cabinet, we'll reconsider support: CPI(M)

    19 May 2026 9:00 PM IST
    putin in china

    Russian President Putin to attend BRICS summit in Delhi on Sept 12-13: Kremlin aide

    19 May 2026 5:40 PM IST
    EPFO members can soon withdraw PF money via UPI, says Mandaviya

    EPFO members can soon withdraw PF money via UPI, says Mandaviya

    19 May 2026 8:39 PM IST
    West Bengal: TMCs Jahangir Khan accused of extortion in Falta

    West Bengal: TMC's Jahangir Khan accused of extortion in Falta

    19 May 2026 8:00 PM IST
    Who is Sibi George? Indian diplomat goes viral after response to Norwegian journalist

    Who is Sibi George? Indian diplomat goes viral after response to Norwegian journalist

    19 May 2026 7:47 PM IST
    Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on delimitation

    ‘Revanth Reddy could do a Suvendu Adhikari’: BJP MP’s claim sparks political buzz

    19 May 2026 7:25 PM IST
    Whistle-blower Shashikant Suthar

    NEET-UG 2026 paper leak: Whistleblower claims pre-exam PDFs matched questions

    19 May 2026 6:50 PM IST
    Debate about PM Modi walking away from a media interaction in Norway

    'Modi should have responded to Norwegian journalist's query'

    19 May 2026 6:41 PM IST
    Dubare tusker clash: Elephant dies after Chennai tourist killed at Karnataka camp

    Dubare tusker clash: Elephant dies after Chennai tourist killed at Karnataka camp

    19 May 2026 6:02 PM IST
    Delhi court rejects Umar Khalid’s interim bail plea, says its not reasonable

    Delhi court rejects Umar Khalid’s interim bail plea, says it's 'not reasonable'

    19 May 2026 5:47 PM IST
    Suvendu Adhikari Falta roadshow

    Suvendu Adhikari leads high-voltage Falta campaign before repoll

    19 May 2026 5:33 PM IST
    Caste census

    Scheduled Castes panel issues notice to Punjab govt over ‘casteist terms’ in Census list

    Agencies
    19 May 2026 5:23 PM IST

    NCSC sought reports from Punjab authorities within 15 days after a complaint alleged derogatory references to the Valmiki community in Census work

    Twisha Sharmas family moves Bhopal court for second postmortem

    Twisha Sharma's family moves Bhopal court for second postmortem

    19 May 2026 5:13 PM IST
    Parents debate language policy changes

    Three-language policy leaves students, parents, educators under stress | AI With Sanket

    19 May 2026 4:59 PM IST
    Rishabh Pant

    Rishabh Pant dropped from ODI squad, removed as Test Vice-Captain for Afghanistan series

    19 May 2026 4:52 PM IST
    CJI Kant bars oral mentioning for urgent court hearings during winter break

    Everyone has right to protest, but it must not threaten public order: CJI Surya Kant

    19 May 2026 4:43 PM IST
    TN will not bow to PM SHRI pressure, says Education Minister Rajmohan

    TN will not bow to PM SHRI pressure, says Education Minister Rajmohan

    19 May 2026 4:43 PM IST
    Jahangir Khan

    West Bengal: 'Pushpa' Jahangir Khan withdraws from Falta re-poll

    19 May 2026 4:33 PM IST
    KSRTC

    KSRTC strike across state from May 20 stayed by Karnataka HC

    19 May 2026 4:15 PM IST
    A polyvocal Supreme Court censures its own UAPA bail line but injustice continues

    One court, one voice: How SC addressed its own discord on UAPA bail

    19 May 2026 4:00 PM IST
    Shreyas Iyer

    IPL 2026 playoff race heats up: Here’s how RR, KKR, PBKS, CSK and DC can still qualify

    19 May 2026 3:28 PM IST
    Rahul Gandhi

    Rahul warns of ‘economic storm’ amid fuel price hike, slams PM Modi

    19 May 2026 2:28 PM IST
    Panchayat season 5 Phulera

    Panchayat Season 5 lands soon: Will Sachiv Ji finally leave Phulera behind?

    19 May 2026 2:03 PM IST
    Delhi HC seeks AAP leaders’ reply in contempt case over posts targeting judge

    Delhi HC seeks AAP leaders’ reply in contempt case over posts targeting judge

    19 May 2026 1:56 PM IST
    Supreme Court Sabarimala review

    SC directs MeitY to examine plea on safeguarding Indians’ stolen data

    19 May 2026 1:41 PM IST
    MEAs sharp response to norwegian journalist

    MEA blasts 'ignorant, godforsaken NGOs' for Norwegian journalist's questions in Oslo

    19 May 2026 1:41 PM IST
    Former CSK player Ashwin urges patience as team navigates life after Dhoni

    Former CSK player Ashwin urges patience as team navigates life after Dhoni

    19 May 2026 1:38 PM IST
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