May 14, 2026
59 articles published on this date
Capital flight and pressure on the rupee
India's external account is under simultaneous stress from capital outflows, a depreciating rupee, rising oil prices, and a widening current account deficit ...
SC: Present set-up lets govt pick CEC, ECs of its choice
The Supreme Court, while hearing challenges to the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term ...
Sabarimala reference hearing concludes; Supreme Court reserves judgment
A nine-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court reserved its judgment in the Sabarimala reference case after 16 days of extensive hearings; all parties ...
Uttarakhand files first FIR on allegations of nikah halala under Uniform Civil Code
Uttarakhand Police registered the first FIR under the Uniform Civil Code of Uttarakhand, 2024, on allegations involving the practice of nikah halala. The cas...
Talks continue to free 44 hostages in Manipur; church leader killings ‘unprecedented’: Deputy CM
Three Baptist church leaders from the Kuki community were killed and four others injured after unidentified armed men opened fire at Zero Point between Kotle...
Iran-UAE rift over West Asia conflict surfaces at BRICS meeting
BRICS consensus on West Asia uncertain as Iran, UAE spar at meeting
BRICS foreign ministers held a two-day meeting in New Delhi (May 13–14, 2026), under India's chairship of the grouping, ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit schedu...
Govt: Right to religion does not provide for gender equality
In ongoing hearings before a 9-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court on the Sabarimala reference case, the Union Government submitted that the right ...
India bans sugar exports till September to stabilise domestic prices
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) amended the export policy for sugar — covering raw sugar, white sugar, and refined sugar — from "restricted" ...
Sugar export ban to free up 4-5 lakh tonne for domestic use
The sugar export ban, effective May 13, 2026, is projected to retain approximately 4–5 lakh tonnes (400,000–500,000 metric tonnes) of sugar within the domest...
BRICS: EAM slams unilateral sanctions, says pressure can’t replace diplomacy
At the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, India articulated a strong institutional position against unilateral coercive mea...
Iran’s Araghchi listening, Jaishankar calls for safe Hormuz transit
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in New Delhi for a three-day official visit — the first high-level diplomatic engagement from Tehran since the...
What is PCOS, and why does its renaming to PMOS matter? An AIIMS doctor explains
As of 12 May 2026, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) has been officially renamed Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS), announced in *The Lancet* — ...
Why Modi government has banned sugar exports: 3 reasons
The Indian government, through the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), imposed a complete ban on the export of raw, white, and refined sugar until 3...
Govt confirms safe passage of 2 LPG tankers through Strait of Hormuz; 14-member crew rescued as Indian vessel sinks
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways confirmed that two LPG carrier vessels carrying cargo owned by Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) safely transited th...
$1 trillion exports target for this year: Piyush Goyal
The Union Commerce and Industry Minister announced at the Bharatiya Vyapar Mahotsav that India is targeting $1 trillion in exports (goods plus services) for ...
NEET-UG, 2026 paper leak: Experts call for reforms in exam process, exemption of State-government seats
The NEET-UG 2026 examination was cancelled following a paper leak, where a handwritten "guess paper" circulated in Jaipur was found to match several actual e...
India bans sugar exports with immediate effect to cool domestic prices
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, through the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), issued a notification shifting sugar exports from "restricted...
Why this show-off about independence in appointment of CEC/ECs when it can be decided by govt? SC to Centre
The Supreme Court, while hearing challenges to the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term ...
Lavrov, Jaishankar discussed trade, sustainable currency, logistics: Russian Embassy
India's External Affairs Minister and Russia's Foreign Minister held bilateral talks in New Delhi on the sidelines of the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting, r...
Trump-Xi meeting was 'good', says White House
The White House described talks between the US and Chinese presidents during a May 13–15, 2026 state visit to Beijing as "good," with discussions focusing on...
FSDC-SC reviews key global and domestic macroeconomic developments
The Sub-Committee of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC-SC) convened a meeting at the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Mumbai, chaired by the ...
BRICS Foreign Ministers meet in India as Iran war, oil prices, internal divisions test bloc’s unity
India hosted the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi on May 14–15, 2026, under its 2026 chairship of the expanded bloc. The meeting was chaired by ...
China, U.S. should be ‘partners not rivals’, says Xi Jinping after meeting Donald Trump
A high-stakes bilateral summit between the leaders of the United States and China was held in Beijing over two days (May 14-15, 2026) — the first such visit ...
Supreme Court summons Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh officials over ‘casual approach’ to Chambal illegal sand mining
The Supreme Court summoned senior officials from Rajasthan — including the Additional Chief Secretary (Home) and Principal Secretaries of the Mining, Finance...
Iran urges BRICS group to condemn “international law violations” by US, Israel
At the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi, Iran's Foreign Minister urged BRICS member states to "unequivocally condemn violations of international...
Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrives in India, to attend BRICS FM meet
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in New Delhi to participate in the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting held on May 14–15, 2026, in India's capac...
India re-included in list of countries that can export aquaculture products to EU from September 2026
India was included in a revised draft list published by the European Union on May 12, 2026, authorising continued export of Indian aquaculture products to th...
Geothermal energy could unlock 450 GW electricity potential in India: report
A joint report by Project InnerSpace and the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), titled "The Future of Geothermal in India," identifies India's ...
Trump invites Chinese President Xi Jinping for September 24 visit at White House
During the Beijing state visit (May 13–15, 2026), a White House invitation was extended to China's president for a reciprocal visit to the White House on Sep...
IAF finalises Rafale RFP, sets stage for fighter production before Modi & chief AP Singh fly to France
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has finalised the Request for Proposal (RFP) for 114 Rafale multirole fighter jets — a deal that will combine direct procurement f...
U.S. clears H200 chip sales to 10 China firms as Nvidia CEO looks for breakthrough
The United States government cleared approximately 10 Chinese companies — including major technology firms such as Alibaba, Tencent, and ByteDance — to purch...
Wholesale inflation jumps to 3.5-year high of 8.3% in April 2026 on West Asia impact
India's Wholesale Price Index (WPI)-based inflation rose to 8.3% in April 2026 (year-on-year), the highest reading in approximately 42 months (3.5 years), up...
Phase 3 of SIR in 16 States, three UTs from May 30, says ECI
The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced Phase 3 of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, to be conducted across 16 States and thr...
Iran and UAE clash at BRICS foreign ministers' meeting
The BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting was held on May 14–15, 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, chaired by India's External Affairs Minister, under India's 2...
India included in revised EU list for continued aquaculture exports
The European Commission published a revised draft list on May 12, 2026, including India among countries authorised to export aquaculture products to the EU m...
NTA casually ignored Supreme Court order to overhaul system after 2024 leak: FAIMA petition
The Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) filed a petition in the Supreme Court arguing that the National Testing Agency (NTA) "casually ignore...
EAM Jaishankar welcomes foreign ministers & representatives for Delhi BRICS meet
India formally hosted the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting on May 14–15, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, inaugurating the substantive phase of India's...
India backs two-state solution for Palestine issue, says Jaishankar at BRICS meeting
At the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting (May 14–15, 2026, New Delhi), India formally reaffirmed its support for a two-state solution as the only durable reso...
GMR Aero Technic signs Boeing deal for P-8I aircraft heavy maintenance
GMR Aero Technic (GAT), the aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) arm of the GMR Group, signed an agreement with Boeing Defence India Private Limit...
BRICS: India hits out at sanctions, calls for free Hormuz transit, supports 2-state Palestine solution
As the current BRICS Chair, India issued a national statement at the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting (New Delhi, May 14–15, 2026), read out by the External ...
Transhipment terminal in Nicobar could be geopolitical lever, says Navy officer amid ecological debate
A senior naval officer articulated, at a strategic forum, that the proposed International Container Transhipment Terminal (ICTT) at Great Nicobar Island is n...
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar hits out at ‘unilateral’ sanctions days before expiry of U.S.’ Russian oil waiver
At the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar strongly criticised unilateral sanctions and coercive economic ...
India EV battery demand to grow tenfold to 200 GWh by 2032: IESA
The Indian Energy Storage Alliance (IESA), in association with Customized Energy Solutions (CES), projects India's electric vehicle battery demand to grow te...
COVID-19 linked to 22.1 million excess deaths globally between 2020 and 2023: WHO report
The World Health Organization (WHO) published its World Health Statistics 2026 report on May 13, 2026, estimating that COVID-19 was linked to 22.1 million ex...
Why did NTA’s ‘Zero Error’ policy fail? | Explained
The National Testing Agency's (NTA) "Zero Error Policy" — a framework of safeguards meant to ensure tamper-proof examinations — has failed across multiple NE...
Israel-Iran war LIVE: Iran allows Chinese ships to pass Hormuz since May 13, reports Iranian media
Iran confirmed that approximately 30 Chinese commercial vessels were permitted to transit the Strait of Hormuz beginning the night of May 13, 2026, following...
U.S.-China summit: Taiwan issue could lead to ‘conflict’, Xi warns Trump
At the opening of the US-China summit in Beijing on 14 May 2026, the Chinese President warned that the Taiwan issue could lead to "clashes and even conflicts...
PM Modi to leave on five-nation tour tomorrow, discussions in UAE to also focus on strengthening energy security
A six-day, five-nation diplomatic tour covering the UAE, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy commenced on May 15, 2026, aimed at deepening strategic partn...
Antiparallel Quantum States Unlock Novel Measurement Advantages
Researchers from S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences (Kolkata), Balagarh Bijoy Krishna Mahavidyalaya, and the Indian Statistical Institute (Kolkata...
EAM Jaishankar welcomes Russian FM Sergey Lavrov at BRICS Foreign Ministers' meeting
New Delhi hosted the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting on May 14–15, 2026, as a key event under India's 2026 BRICS Chairmanship (assumed January 1, 2026). Ext...
India bans sugar exports till Sept 30
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry notified a shift in sugar's export classification from "Restricte...
Assam exports first consignment of agarwood chips to Saudi Arabia, UAE
Assam exported its first legally approved consignment of agarwood chips, valued at ₹2.35 crore, to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The shipment — ...
Watch: What to expect from the Trump-Xi summit
The United States President arrived in Beijing for a two-day state visit on 14-15 May 2026, the first visit by a sitting US president to China since 2017, fo...
Govt to explore possibility of PLI scheme for seafood MSMEs
The Department of Fisheries is actively exploring the development of a dedicated Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme specifically for MSMEs in the seafo...
India figures in EU's draft list for continued export of aquaculture products
The European Commission published a revised draft list on May 12, 2026 that includes India as an approved source for aquaculture product exports to the EU ma...
Index Numbers of Wholesale Price in India for the Month of April 2026 (Base Year: 2011-12)
The annual rate of inflation based on the All India Wholesale Price Index (WPI) stood at 8.3% (provisional) in April 2026, compared to 3.88% in March 2026 — ...
India's gold rush meets a speeding ticket, but industry fears smuggling and job loss
The Finance Ministry raised the total import duty on gold from approximately 9.18% to 18.45%, effective May 13, 2026, through a combination of BCD (from 5% t...
India bans sugar exports until September 2026 to cool local prices
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, issued a notification changing the export status of raw sugar, ...