Breaking news live updates, May 13: Government approves Rs 2.60 lakh crore for Kharif crops' MSP for 2026–27 season

Karnataka withdraws 2022 uniform order, allows hijab in schools

Let's aspire for USD 1 trillion of exports target this year: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal

US wholesale prices rise 6.0% year-on-year in April, highest since 2022

Air India rationalises international route network through August 2026

Air India rationalises international route network through August 2026, to continue operating 1,200+ international flights every month. Despite the challenges and beyond these adjustments, Air India will continue to operate more than 1200 international flights every month, retaining a robust international network that spans five continents, including 33 flights per week to North America, 47 flights per week to Europe, 57 flights per week to the UK, 08 flights per week to Australia, 158 flights per week to the Far East, Southeast Asia and SAARC regions, and 07 flights per week to Mauritius (Africa).

Cabinet approved coal gasification scheme of Rs 37,500 crore

Revised MSP list of crops for 2026-season

MSP of Paddy increased to Rs 2441 per quintal

Government approves Rs 2.60 lakh crore for Kharif crops' MSP for 2026–27 season

The Union Cabinet has approved the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Kharif crops for the 2026–27 season, aiming to provide stronger income support to farmers. The MSP has been fixed based on recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP).

According to official estimates, the decision is expected to result in a farmer payout of nearly Rs 2.60 lakh crore, while annual procurement is projected at 824.41 lakh metric tonnes (LMT). The government also highlighted that the MSP remains at least 50% higher than the cost of production, continuing the policy introduced in 2019 to ensure better returns for cultivators.

Delhi HC seeks action from Google, Apple on PIL alleging obscene content on mobile apps

The PIL has been filed by Rubika Thapa, a public-spirited citizen, claiming that various applications available on digital platforms are allegedly promoting obscene, vulgar and pornographic content. The petition further alleges that some of these applications are being used for alleged immoral trafficking, prostitution, substance abuse, illegal arms trade and organised criminal activities, including extortion.

Deputy foreign minister of Uzbekistan, Aloyev Bakhromjon Joraboevich, arrives in Delhi for the BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting

Rupee hits lowest-ever intraday level of 95.80 against US dollar

First deputy foreign minister of Kazakhstan, Yerzahan Ashikbayev, arrives in Delhi for the BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting

CBI detains woman from Pune in connection with the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case

Himachal governor announces 'Petrol-Free Sundays' at Lok Bhawan amid fuel conservation push

Gujarat government transfers 72 IAS officers in a major bureaucratic reshuffle

Bangladesh Cricket Board constitutes Election Commission for 2026 Board of Directors polls

The three-member commission will oversee and conduct all procedures related to the election process in accordance with the board's rules and regulations.

NEET-UG 2026 Row: 'They are being framed', says mother of the alleged arrested accused

While talking to ANI, Prabhu Devi, mother of the alleged arrested accused Mangilal and Dinesh in NEET-UG 2026 exam paper leak, said, "They are being framed."

PM Modi congratulates N Rangasamy on taking oath as Puducherry CM

"He has made a mark as an experienced and effective administrator who has strengthened Puducherry's growth journey. Looking forward to working with him for the people's well-being. My best wishes for the tenure ahead," PM Modi said in a post on X.

Bihar CM proposes 'no vehicle day' once a week in fuel-saving push

NIA arrests wanted narco-terrorist Iqbal Singh alias Shera after successfully securing his extradition from Portugal

Mortal remains of Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh's son Prateek Yadav, being taken from Lucknow's KGMU Mortuary after the post-mortem

Prateek Yadav, 38, had suddenly fallen ill and was rushed to the civil hospital in the early hours of the day but declared dead at the hospital, the sources said.

BJP leader Aparna Yadav arrives in Lucknow. Her husband and Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav's son Prateek Yadav died earlier today

SFI holds a protest in Kannur over the cancellation of the NEET-UG 2026 exam following allegations of paper leak

ABVP holds protest outside NTA office in Delhi against NEET paper leak issue

NEET-UG 2026 Probe: MBBS student in Kerala accused of sharing guess paper to friends

Rajasthan's Special Operation Group official said, "The origins of a guess paper containing questions similar to those asked in NEET-UG 2026 medical exam were traced to a student from Rajasthan's Sikar pursuing MBBS in Kerala who went on to share it with his friends and a hostel owner."

The document subsequently reached several coaching students and later reached candidates in Jaipur and nearby areas before the exam that was held on May 3, PTI reports.

CBSE declares results of Class-XII main examination 2025-2026

Pawan Khera appears before police over allegations made against Assam CM’s wife

Congress leader Pawan Khera appeared before the Assam Police Crime Branch on Wednesday for questioning in connection with cases filed by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sharma.

The cases were registered after Khera alleged that Sharma held multiple passports and had undisclosed foreign properties.

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari announces to retain his Bhabanipur Assembly seat, resign from Nandigram

TVK spokesperson Rickey Radhan Pandit Vettrivel's appointment as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to TN CM revoked

CBI team arrives at NTA Delhi office in connection with probe into NEET UG 2026 exam paper cancellation over allegations of paper leak, say sources

West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh takes the oath as an MLA in the Legislative Assembly

Maharashtra ATS raids over 40 locations; questions suspects linked to Pak-based gangster

Maharashtra Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) on Wednesday carried out raids at more than 40 locations across the state, targeting individuals linked to a Pakistan-based gangster, PTI reported.

The ATS had specific information about suspicious activities of some persons, who were allegedly in touch with gangster Shahzad Bhatti.

Bhatti, who operated his gang from abroad, was allegedly trying to influence youth in India for unlawful activities, as per the officials. ​

ED’s Chandigarh zonal office arrests ex-IDFC First Bank employees in 2002 PMLA case

The Enforcement Directorate's Chandigarh zonal office has arrested Ribhav Rishi and Abhay Kumar, both ex-employees of IDFC First Bank, in connection with an ongoing investigation under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002.

Investigation has revealed embezzlement of public funds amounting to Rs 645 Crore from the bank accounts of Haryana Government, Chandigarh UT Administration, and two private schools based in Chandigarh and Panchkula maintained with IDFC First Bank.


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Pakistan forces accused of killing Baloch workers in Gwadar firing

As cited by news agency ANI, residents and eyewitnesses alleged that several Baloch labourers were reportedly killed and many others injured after personnel of the Pakistan Coast Guard allegedly opened fire in the Kuntani area of Jiwani in Gwadar district.

Pakistani authorities have not yet issued an official statement on the incident.

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Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi writes to Union home minister urging to strengthen institutional response for the safety of women and North East citizens in Delhi

In his letter to Amit Shah, Gogoi mentioned the recent incident reported from Nehru Place, New Delhi, where two women from Assam and Bihar were allegedly molested, assaulted, and subjected to racist abuse by a group of men in the early hours of 10 May 2026.

West Bengal govt orders the closure of all toll gates, drop gates and barricades operating without government approval

The order issued by Office of the Chief Secretary, Government of West Bengal reads, "Any collection of fees, charges, or levies at such unauthorised points shall cease forthwith. List of all authorised toll collection points along with authority collecting the toll and duration of tender should be ascertained immediately.

A list of the authorized collection points, both legal and illegal, shall be compiled and submitted to UnderSecretary by 12 noon on 15/05/26 positively."

SC stayed an order by Madras high court which restrained TVK MLA Srinivasa Sethupathi from participating in the floor test

SC stays Madras high court which restrained TVK MLA Srinivasa Sethupathi, who won from Tirupattur constituency by one vote, from participating in the floor test. SC allows him to participate in crucial floor test going on in Tamil Nadu assembly

CBI, in coordination with MEA, MHA and Delhi Police, successfully secures the extradition of Red Notice subject Prabhdeep Singh from Azerbaijan to India

Press release issued by CBI reads, "The subject was wanted in connection with a case registered at the Special Cell Police Station, New Delhi, under various sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1958. In the said case, a substantial quantity of narcotic substance was recovered, and several co-accused persons were arrested. The subject was the main organiser of this narcotics racket."

West Bengal Ministers Agnimitra Paul, Nishit Pramanik, Ashok Kirtania and Kshudiram Tudu take oath as MLAs in assembly

EAM Dr S Jaishankar holds a bilateral meeting with Chile Foreign Affairs Minister Francisco Pérez Mackenna in Delhi

Federation of All India Medical Association moves the Supreme Court challenging the 'systemic failure' of NTA in conducting a NEET UG 2026

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari takes oath as the state assembly MLA in the presence of Governor RN Ravi

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari received Guard of Honour at the legislative assembly as he arrived for the assembly session

Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi admitted to Medanta, Gurugram, to undergo a minor procedure, say sources

Rangasamy takes oath as Puducherry CM for 5th time

AINRC founder N Rangasamy, on Wednesday, took oath as Puducherry CM for a fifth term.

Malladi Krishna Rao of the AINRC and BJP leader A Namassivayam also took oath as ministers in the AINRC-led NDA government.

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UP BJP postpones its scheduled state wide protest against use of derogatory language by SP MP Ajendra Singh against PM Modi

Training aircraft crashes near Maharashtra's Baramati airport

Security forces arrest four militants across Manipur

Four militants linked to different banned outfits were arrested on Wednesday by the security forces from three districts of Manipur.

According to police, one militant was apprehended near the Canchipur Supermarket in Imphal West district, while another was arrested from the Checkon Crossing area in Imphal East district.

The remaining two militants were nabbed from Langol Laimanai and Nongada Makha Leikai areas in the two districts.

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Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav arrives at Civil Hospital. The mortal remains of his brother, Prateek Yadav, who passed away today, are kept in the mortuary

Cabinet may take up Rs 37,500 crore incentive scheme to promote coal gasification projects.