National·11h ago
‘How can you take completely opposite decisions within 3 months?’: Sugar export ban draws sharp reactions from farmer groups
Farmer groups have expressed strong criticism regarding the Indian government's recent decision to impose a ban on sugar exports, questioning the inconsistency of such a policy change within a short span of three months. This move has raised concerns among agricultural stakeholders about the potential impact on the sugar market and farmers' livelihoods.
Indian Express - India
National·12h ago
Uttar Pradesh rains: 104 dead due to violent storm; relief ops underway — Top points
Over the past 36 to 48 hours, relentless rain, lightning, and thunderstorms in Uttar Pradesh have resulted in at least 104 fatalities, according to state officials. The storm caused falling trees and collapsing structures, prompting Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to order immediate relief operations and compensation for victims. Continuous monitoring and assistance efforts are being coordinated through a 24-hour Integrated Control and Command Centre, with updates being provided every three hours from affected districts.
LiveMint - News
Politics·11h ago
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay wins floor test in Assembly with 144 votes; AIADMK divided
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay secured a confidence vote in the Assembly with 144 votes, supported by various parties including 25 rebel AIADMK MLAs. The vote followed a walkout by DMK legislators, and the AIADMK is experiencing internal divisions as Edappadi K. Palaniswami removed 26 rebel functionaries from their positions. Vijay emphasized that his government aims to prioritize public welfare and social justice.
The Hindu - India
World·2h ago
World News Today Live Updates on May 15, 2026 : Xi Jinping warns of ‘Thucydides Trap’ in Trump meeting: What is it?
The Thucydides Trap is a theory used in international relations to describe the dangerous tension that can arise when a rising power threatens to challenge an established dominant power. “Can China and the United States overcome the Thucydides trap and create a new paradigm of major country relations?” Xi asked. In modern politics, the Thucydides Trap is often used to describe tensions between the US and China.
LiveMint - News
National·6h ago
4 Killed After Small Medical Plane Crashes In US' New Mexico
The flight departed from Roswell Air Center and was headed to Sierra Blanca Regional Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement.
NDTV
