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Breaking news live updates, May 14: Congress names VD Satheesan as Keralam CM; chargesheet filed against accused in Red Fort area car bomb explosion case
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23:22 (IST) May 14
NEET exam preparedness review held in high-level meeting
A high-level meeting was held late on Thursday night at the residence of education minister Dharmendra Pradhan to review preparations for the upcoming NEET examination, according to official sources cited by ANI.
Sources said detailed discussions were held on exam logistics, coordination and preparedness measures ahead of the national medical entrance test.
The meeting was attended by Secretary (Higher Education) Vineet Joshi, Secretary (School Education) Sanjay Kumar, DG of NTA Abhishek Singh, CBSE Chairperson and Commissioners of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS), along with other senior officials.
Sources said detailed discussions were held on exam logistics, coordination and preparedness measures ahead of the national medical entrance test.
The meeting was attended by Secretary (Higher Education) Vineet Joshi, Secretary (School Education) Sanjay Kumar, DG of NTA Abhishek Singh, CBSE Chairperson and Commissioners of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS), along with other senior officials.
21:58 (IST) May 14
New Mexico: Small medical plane crashes killing all 4 people aboard
20:03 (IST) May 14
Delhi LG directs to waive entry fees till 10 am for morning walkers
Delhi LG Taranjit Singh Sandhu directed the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to waive the entry fee till 10.00 am for morning walkers at DDA parks, greens and heritage sites where entry tickets are presently being charged.
The parks and sites covered under this initiative include Mehrauli Archaeological Park, Baansera, Asita, Kranti Udhyan, Vatika, Atal Sadbhavana Park, Vasudev Ghat, Vaishnavi Park, DDA Green at Sector 16-D Dwarka, Amrut Bio-Diversity Park, Lala Hardayal Park (Jasola) and Smriti Van (Narela).
The parks and sites covered under this initiative include Mehrauli Archaeological Park, Baansera, Asita, Kranti Udhyan, Vatika, Atal Sadbhavana Park, Vasudev Ghat, Vaishnavi Park, DDA Green at Sector 16-D Dwarka, Amrut Bio-Diversity Park, Lala Hardayal Park (Jasola) and Smriti Van (Narela).
17:24 (IST) May 14
Mumbai: 63 injured in Mumbai after residential building collapses
A staircase in a four-storey residential-cum-commercial building collapsed in Mumbai. The incident left 63 persons stranded before they were rescued, a fire department official said.
17:01 (IST) May 14
PM Modi meets Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov
PM Modi met Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov. They both exchanged views on various regional, global issues, including situation in Ukraine and West Asia.
16:33 (IST) May 14
Sabarimala reference: SC asks parties to file written submissions by May 29.
14:32 (IST) May 14
Tamil Nadu CM orders Kalaignar Women’s Entitlement Assistance for May 2026 to be credited soon
14:30 (IST) May 14
Chaos at Calcutta HC after lawyers shout ‘thief’ slogans at former CM Mamata Banerjee
13:30 (IST) May 14
India News Live Updates: West Bengal Class 12 results declared
12:54 (IST) May 14
Blaze erupts at firecracker factory in Madhya Pradesh's Dewas district; casualties feared
12:47 (IST) May 14
VD Satheesan addresses the media at Congress office after announcement of his name as the Keralam CM
12:38 (IST) May 14
BJP nominates MLA Rathindra Bose for West Bengal Assembly Speaker post
12:20 (IST) May 14
UP resident arrested in Jalandhar blast case, Punjab Police continues interrogation
Anil Sharma, a Resident of Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested. Punjab Police is actively investigating the conspiracy behind the blast and scrutinising every angle.
12:07 (IST) May 14
Congress names VD Satheesan as the Chief Minister of Keralam
11:34 (IST) May 14
Security deployed outside NTA office following yesterday's protests against NEET paper leak issue
11:31 (IST) May 14
Social media influencer Dr Neelam Singh, arrested last night for allegedly posting tweets against the Kapur family, granted bail
Delhi Police on Wednesday arrested social media influencer Dr Neelam Singh for allegedly posting tweets against the Kapur family following the death of businessman Sunjay Kapur.
According to sources, a complaint in the matter was lodged at Vasant Kunj Police station.
According to sources, a complaint in the matter was lodged at Vasant Kunj Police station.
11:27 (IST) May 14
NIA files chargesheet against 10 accused persons in Red Fort area car bomb explosion case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a 7,500-page chargesheet against 10 accused persons in the Red Fort area car bomb explosion case, in which 11 persons were killed, and several others were injured. The high-intensity Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) blast that rocked the national capital on 10th November 2025 had also caused extensive damage to the property.
All 10 accused, including the main perpetrator, Umer Un Nabi (deceased), were linked to the organisation Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGuH) – an offshoot of the Al-Qaida in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS), as per the charges filed before the NIA special court at Patiala House Courts in New Delhi.
All 10 accused, including the main perpetrator, Umer Un Nabi (deceased), were linked to the organisation Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGuH) – an offshoot of the Al-Qaida in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS), as per the charges filed before the NIA special court at Patiala House Courts in New Delhi.
11:25 (IST) May 14
Tumkur Police rescues 24 children from Bihar rescued after they fled madrasa, alleging harassment
Around 24 children from Bihar have been rescued at Bengaluru Railway Station after they fled a madrasa in Tumakuru, alleging harassment by a cleric, according to Tumkur Rural Police. The incident occurred at Jamia Arabia Hasinia Trust in Amlapura, Tumakuru.
An FIR has been registered against the cleric and a case has been filed under the Juvenile Justice Act and the Child Labour Prohibition Act.
An FIR has been registered against the cleric and a case has been filed under the Juvenile Justice Act and the Child Labour Prohibition Act.
11:18 (IST) May 14
Storms, heavy rain kills 89 in UP; relief operations intensify
At least 89 people were killed after a strong storm and heavy rain pounded several districts of Uttar Pradesh.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took cognisance of the loss of lives and damage caused by the unseasonal rain, thunderstorms and lightning on Wednesday and directed officials to ensure relief reaches the affected families within 24 hours.
11:10 (IST) May 14
Several accused arrested in the Delhi blast case produced before NIA Special Court
11:06 (IST) May 14
EAM Jaishankar welcomes Russian FM Sergey Lavrov at BRICS foreign ministers' meeting
11:04 (IST) May 14
India News Live Updates: 'No delay in CM decision; time till May 23' says Chandy Oommen
Late Congress stalwart Oommen Chandy's son, Chandy Oommen on Thursday said there has been no delay in choosing the CM of Kerala as according to the constitution there is time till May 23 to decide that.
He said that Congress needs to discuss with everyone, taking into account all their claims and objections, before arriving at a decision.
10:44 (IST) May 14
NIA takes over investigation into the seizure of a large cache of explosives from Keralam's Tirurangadi
10:42 (IST) May 14
TMC chief Mamata Banerjee arrives at Calcutta HC in connection with the post-poll violence PIL case
Former West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee arrives at the Calcutta High Court in a lawyer’s attire to appear before Chief Justice HC Sujoy Pal, in connection with the post-poll violence PIL case. The petition was filed by Shirshanya Bandopadhyay, the son of TMC leader-cum-advocate Kalyan Bandopadhyay.
She is expected to raise questions on several aspects of the case proceedings.
She is expected to raise questions on several aspects of the case proceedings.
10:38 (IST) May 14
Trump and Xi wrap up meeting after talks covering Taiwan, trade and other differences in US-China relations
10:19 (IST) May 14
EAM S Jaishankar welcomes Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi at Delhi's Bharat Mandapam
10:13 (IST) May 14
Akash Ambani appointed as MD for five years by Jio Platforms ahead of IPO
Jio Platforms has appointed Akash Ambani as managing director of the company ahead of its initial public offering, according to a regulatory filing. It is expected to file draft papers for its Initial Public Offering (IPO) by the end of May or in June.
09:59 (IST) May 14
World News Live Updates: Six hantavirus cruise passengers head to Australia after being tested negative
Six passengers who sailed on a hantavirus-affected cruise will fly to Australia from the Netherlands on Thursday after being tested negative for the virus, as reported by AFP.
The Australian government has secured a plane and crew, due to leave the Netherlands at 0730 GMT on Thursday, with all aboard required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
The Australian government has secured a plane and crew, due to leave the Netherlands at 0730 GMT on Thursday, with all aboard required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
09:47 (IST) May 14
India News Live Updates: Delhi Police seizes bus in alleged gangrape case of a woman on a private bus
Delhi Police have registered a case of the alleged gangrape of a woman on a private bus in Delhi. The case has been registered based on the woman's complaint.
ANI has reported that the police have arrested both accused individuals and also seized the bus used in the incident. Further investigation is underway.
ANI has reported that the police have arrested both accused individuals and also seized the bus used in the incident. Further investigation is underway.
09:40 (IST) May 14
Ethiopia FM Gideon Timotheos arrives in Delhi for BRICS foreign ministers’ meet
09:38 (IST) May 14
Union home minister lays foundation stones for six regional response centres of NDRF
Union home minister Amit Shah is attending 'President’s Colour' Award Ceremony of the National Disaster Response Force in Ghaziabad. He laid the foundation stones for six Regional Response Centres (RRCs) of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and inaugurated one such centre in Dehradun virtually.
09:00 (IST) May 14
World News Live Updates: Russia launches major drone and missile attack on Kyiv
Russia launched a large-scale drone and missile attack on Kyiv early Thursday, injuring at least four people and damaging residential buildings across multiple districts, local authorities said. Kyiv Military Administration head Tymur Tkachenko said ballistic missiles and drones targeted the capital, causing widespread destruction.
In the Darnytsia district, part of a multistorey residential building collapsed, trapping people under rubble. Ukraine’s emergency services said at least 10 people were rescued.
Explosions were heard across the city, hours after another Russian strike that, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky, killed at least six people and involved around 800 drones.
In the Darnytsia district, part of a multistorey residential building collapsed, trapping people under rubble. Ukraine’s emergency services said at least 10 people were rescued.
Explosions were heard across the city, hours after another Russian strike that, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky, killed at least six people and involved around 800 drones.
08:21 (IST) May 14
India News Live Updates: National Investigation Agency takes over Kerala explosives seizure probe
The National Investigation Agency has taken over the investigation into the seizure of a huge quantity of gelatin sticks and detonators from Tirurangadi in Kerala’s Malappuram district earlier this year, officials said on Thursday.
The case relates to the recovery of 89,600 gelatin sticks and 10,500 detonators from an onion-laden lorry at Chemmad near Tirurangadi on February 7. Kerala Police had arrested six people and initially believed the explosives were meant for illegal quarrying.
However, the NIA decided to conduct a detailed probe considering the scale of the seizure. Officials said investigations would focus on the origin and supply chain of the explosives, which police traced to Bijapur in Karnataka.
The case relates to the recovery of 89,600 gelatin sticks and 10,500 detonators from an onion-laden lorry at Chemmad near Tirurangadi on February 7. Kerala Police had arrested six people and initially believed the explosives were meant for illegal quarrying.
However, the NIA decided to conduct a detailed probe considering the scale of the seizure. Officials said investigations would focus on the origin and supply chain of the explosives, which police traced to Bijapur in Karnataka.
07:32 (IST) May 14
World News Live Updates: Body of second missing US soldier recovered during Morocco military exercise
The body of the second of two missing US soldiers taking part in the African Lion 2026 military exercises in Morocco has been recovered, the US Army said on Wednesday. The pair had disappeared near a cliff on the Atlantic coast during the international training exercise.
The remains of the two servicemembers, including 19-year-old specialist Mariyah Collington whose body was found earlier in a coastal cave, have been transferred for repatriation to the United States aboard a US Air Force C-130 aircraft.
The US Army said search and rescue operations involving over 1,000 personnel have now concluded, while the incident remains under investigation.
The remains of the two servicemembers, including 19-year-old specialist Mariyah Collington whose body was found earlier in a coastal cave, have been transferred for repatriation to the United States aboard a US Air Force C-130 aircraft.
The US Army said search and rescue operations involving over 1,000 personnel have now concluded, while the incident remains under investigation.
06:09 (IST) May 14
PM Modi to leave on five-nation tour tomorrow, discussions in UAE to also focus on strengthening energy security
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin a five-nation tour tomorrow aimed at strengthening India’s relations with the UAE and four European countries — the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy. The visit will focus on expanding cooperation in areas such as energy, defence, technology, trade and investment.
According to MEA Secretary (West) Sibi George, Mr Modi will first visit the UAE, where he will meet President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Discussions are expected to cover bilateral ties, regional issues, energy security, technology and cultural links. India and the UAE share a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with over 4.5 million Indians living in the Gulf nation.
The European leg of the visit will also include the India-Nordic Summit, with talks centred on innovation, green technology, semiconductors and broader India-EU cooperation.
According to MEA Secretary (West) Sibi George, Mr Modi will first visit the UAE, where he will meet President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Discussions are expected to cover bilateral ties, regional issues, energy security, technology and cultural links. India and the UAE share a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with over 4.5 million Indians living in the Gulf nation.
The European leg of the visit will also include the India-Nordic Summit, with talks centred on innovation, green technology, semiconductors and broader India-EU cooperation.
06:08 (IST) May 14
Large air attack underway in Kyiv
06:08 (IST) May 14
Kolkata: Fire Station Officer-in-Charge suspended over Tiljala fire incident
The Director General of West Bengal Fire & Emergency Services has suspended Pragati Maidan Fire Station officer Goutam Das following a major blaze in Tiljala that killed two people. The fire broke out on 12 May at an illegal leather factory on Golam Jilani Khan Road, exposing serious safety and oversight failures. A joint inspection found the building lacked approved plans, fire safety systems and a sanctioned electricity connection.
The Kolkata Municipal Corporation has since begun demolishing the structure. Commissioner Smita Pandey said authorities would follow due process while taking necessary action against violations. Minister Agnimitra Paul also announced a wider crackdown on illegal buildings across the state. Meanwhile, residents affected by the demolition appealed for time to recover documents and prove ownership legality.
The Kolkata Municipal Corporation has since begun demolishing the structure. Commissioner Smita Pandey said authorities would follow due process while taking necessary action against violations. Minister Agnimitra Paul also announced a wider crackdown on illegal buildings across the state. Meanwhile, residents affected by the demolition appealed for time to recover documents and prove ownership legality.
06:06 (IST) May 14
US children's book author sentenced to life after poisoning husband
Kouri Richins, the American woman who drew widespread attention after publishing a children’s book on grief following her husband’s death, has been sentenced to life imprisonment without parole. According to US media reports, Judge Richard Mrazik ruled that Richins was “too dangerous to ever be free”.
05:56 (IST) May 14
Denise Powell wins Democratic primary in Nebraska’s ‘blue dot’ 2nd District
Denise Powell has won the Democratic primary in Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District, a closely watched battleground known for its “blue dot” role in US presidential elections. The Omaha-area seat is a key Democratic target following the retirement of Republican Congressman Don Bacon. Powell, a political activist, narrowly defeated state senator John Cavanaugh and several other candidates in a race that remained too close to call on Tuesday night. She will now face Brinker Harding, who was endorsed by Donald Trump and ran unopposed in the Republican primary.
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