Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar promises to stand by farmers on Kasturirangan report on Western Ghats
At public consultation in Tirthahalli, CM instructs Forest Department not to issue notices of eviction to traditional cultivators
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Congress questions timing of candidate’s arrest ahead of Nandigram bypoll
Pawan Khera, head of the Congress’s media department, told PTI that it was a matter of concern that the West Bengal Police had arrested the party’s nominee when the cases against him were old
Mamata’s Rejinagar bypoll candidate announces withdrawal from contest, retracts later
Rabiul Alam Chowdhury, a former TMC MLA, told reporters in his Murshidabad home earlier in the day, “It is becoming difficult for me to motivate grassroots workers who have been facing regular harassment.”
Tulu as additional official language of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts in Karnataka | Explained
The Registrar General and Census Commissioner has recognised Tulu as an independent language of India ever since the department was established, and the Census Report gives statistics about Tulu speakers as a separate linguistic community
Not in favour of FIRs against farmers over stubble burning: Punjab CM Mann
Stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana is often blamed for increased air pollution in the Delhi-NCR region. Due to the short window for the Rabi crop (wheat) after the paddy harvest in October and November, many farmers burn their fields to quickly clear the crop residue
Asian Games 2026 open in Nagoya with spectacular opening ceremony
Japan’s Emperor Naruhito officially declared the Games open in the presence of Empress Masako, members of the Japanese imperial family, Olympic Council of Asia president Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani and International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry. The Asian Games...
DUSU election results: ABVP wins top 3 posts; NSUI rebel bags VP post
ABVP’s Yash Dabas won the DUSU president’s post, while independent candidate and NSUI rebel Deepanshu Shokeen was elected vice-president. ABVP also won the secretary and joint-secretary posts, securing three of the four central panel positions. Dabas defeated NSUI’s Vijay Shankar...
US, Denmark reach deal over Greenland's security, Trump says
The deal with Denmark, according to President Donald Trump, would give the US "permanent control" over Greenland's security. Denmark said the deal is "great for NATO and Europe."
Germany cuts fuel tax as Middle East conflicts send prices soaring
Germany issues its relief measures as its finance minister calls on Brussels to draft a windfall tax proposal on oil companies.
Map of Greenland Under US Flag Sparks Backlash After Trump Deal - Newsweek
A champion of Greenland’s sovereignty has reacted with anger to an image of the country overlaid with the U.S. flag after President Donald Trump announced a deal with Denmark to boost the military presence on the Arctic island.
McConnell’s Polio May Make Recovery 7 Times Slower, Expert Says - Newsweek
Senator Mitch McConnell's return to the Senate this week marked the end of a roughly three-month absence following a fall, hospitalization and bout of pneumonia—but his recovery may be far from over, an expert warned.
Democrats try to ride data center backlash to election victory in rural US Midwest - CNA
Construction underway on Meta's new data center in Middleton Township, Ohio, U.S., May 13, 2026. REUTERS/Eric Cox
Pivot from US not easy as ABC for SA or Canada - TimesLIVE
While the US continues to antagonise South Africa, Canada and other strategic trade partners, even proponents of a pivot away from the US to mitigate exposure to trade fragmentation say it could prove economically and politically challenging.
Trump’s envoy arrives in Australia after lengthy delay, ‘grumbling’ about pet quarantine
Incoming United States ambassador David Brat has arrived in the country to begin his role as President Donald Trump’s top representative in Australia, ending an almost two-year wait for the post to be filled.
Did Trump really obtain 'permanent control' over Greenland?
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has described a deal for the US to develop a significant military presence on Greenland, as 'a good agreement'. US President Donald Trump announced the deal on Friday, after he spent months seeking to acquire Greenland, citing threats from ...
Danish leaders cautiously optimistic about Trump’s Greenland deal after months of talks
The Danish government expressed guarded optimism on Saturday following Donald Trump's announcement of a deal regarding Greenland, which aims to boost the US military footprint while maintaining Danish authority over the island.
How much will salaries of cabinet secretary, principal secretary and senior secretaries increase - Prothom Alo English
The government has issued a gazette notification regarding the new salary and allowances for government officers and employees.
DUSU Election Results 2026: NSUI Takes President Lead, Independent Deepanshu Ahead | News18 - News18
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