AIADMK split deepens as MLAs back Palaniswami and Velumani for opposition leader
Two factions within Tamil Nadu's ruling AIADMK party submitted separate letters on May 11, 2026, formally endorsing Chief Minister M.K. Palaniswami and former minister T. Velumani as candidates for the state's Leader of ...
EU imposes sanctions on officials linked to deportation of Ukrainian children
On May 11, European Union foreign ministers endorsed sanctions against several Russian officials accused of facilitating the forced deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia. The measures, announced at a summit in Brus...
Donald Trump Leads Business-Heavy Delegation to China, Aiming to Reset US‑Beijing Relations
Former U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on May 11, 2026, accompanied by a delegation of more than a dozen high‑profile CEOs, including Tesla’s Elon Musk, Apple’s Tim Cook, BlackRock’s Larry Fink, Boeing’s K...
UK Interior Minister urges Prime Minister Starmer to consider stepping down
On May 11, 2026, Interior Minister Shabana Mahmood joined at least two other cabinet colleagues in publicly suggesting that Prime Minister Keir Starmer should contemplate his position amid mounting political pressure. Th...
EU adopts sanctions on West Bank settlers and Hamas leaders amid escalation
On May 11, 2026, European Union foreign ministers reached a consensus to impose targeted sanctions on Israeli settler organizations operating in the West Bank and on senior Hamas officials. The decision was taken during ...
NCW report flags toxic culture and POSH non‑compliance at TCS Nashik hub
A National Commission for Women (NCW) investigation released on May 11, 2026, uncovered a "deeply disturbing" workplace environment at Tata Consultancy Services' (TCS) Nashik center, citing pervasive sexual harassment, a...
Report alleges Israeli forces operated from abandoned Iraqi airstrip during Iran‑Iraq war
A security official cited by The Hindu on May 11, 2026, claimed that Israeli military units established a temporary base at an abandoned airstrip built by Saddam Hussein in the Najaf desert of Iraq during the 1980–88 Ira...
WHO links 16% of disabling adult hearing loss to occupational noise exposure
World Health Organization (WHO) researchers released a new report on May 11, 2026, indicating that 16% of disabling hearing loss in adults worldwide can be attributed to prolonged exposure to occupational noise. The stud...
Delhi launches five‑day drive to rescue homeless, provide shelter and rehabilitation
The Delhi government announced on May 11, 2026, a five‑day emergency operation aimed at locating, rescuing, and providing immediate care to homeless individuals across the capital. The initiative, dubbed "Apna Ghar Ashra...
Delhi education department threatens takeover of Janakpuri school over safety lapses
On May 11, 2026, Delhi's Department of Education (DoE) issued a notice to Janakpuri's St. Mary's Public School, stating that the institution failed to install mandated surveillance cameras and other child‑protection meas...
Telangana government pledges comprehensive safety measures for women online and offline
The Telangana state cabinet, on May 11, 2026, unveiled a multi‑pronged strategy aimed at bolstering women's safety across both physical spaces and digital platforms. The plan, titled "The Road to Deliver Women's Safety,"...
Archaeologists reflect on 10,000‑year‑old basketry, marking half‑century of discoveries
A commemorative piece published on May 11, 2026, in The Hindu examines the significance of basket artifacts dating back 10,000 years, unearthed in a series of South Asian excavations over the past 50 years. The article h...
Centenary of Anglo‑Indian Participation Marks Historic Shift in Indian Elections
On May 11, 2026, The Hindu published a feature recalling the role of the Anglo‑Indian community in India's electoral history, marking a hundred‑year milestone since the first Anglo‑Indian representatives were nominated t...
Trump Says US‑Iran Ceasefire Hanging on ‘Life Support’, Predicts Dire Outlook
In a televised interview on May 11, 2026, former President Donald Trump warned that the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran was “on massive life support,” suggesting a one‑percent chance of survival. Tru...
Danish Star Holger Rune Withdraws from French Open After Injury Surgery
Twenty‑three‑year‑old Danish tennis prodigy Holger Rune announced on May 11, 2026, that he will miss the French Open after undergoing surgery for an injury sustained at the Swedish Open in October 2025. The withdrawal wa...
India’s Badminton Hopefuls Lakshya Sen and P. V. Sindhu Target Individual Glory at Thailand Open
On May 11, 2026, the Badminton Association of India confirmed that rising star Lakshya Sen (seeded seventh) and veteran Olympic medalist P. V. Sindhu (seeded sixth) will open their campaigns at the Thailand Open, aiming ...
Telangana BIE releases new admission schedule, Inter first‑year classes start June 1
The Board of Intermediate Education (BIE) in Telangana has re‑issued the admission timetable for the upcoming academic year. Classes for first‑year intermediate students are slated to commence on June 1. The announcement...
Press freedoms erode in India amid lawsuits and algorithmic suppression
An analysis in The Hindu highlights a gradual decline in Indian press freedom, citing restrictive licensing, strategic lawsuits, and digital platform algorithms that curb local newsroom operations. The piece argues the d...
Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Retracts Liquor Remarks Amid Growing Backlash
On May 11, 2026, Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti (Note: article says Abdullah, but latest statement refers to CM Farooq Abdullah) publicly retracted his earlier comment that locals were not being forced to ...
Telangana chief minister promises 15% of budget for education, unveils ₹1,700‑crore school projects
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy announced that education spending will steadily rise to 15% of Telangana’s annual budget. He launched an ‘Exclusive Education Week’ and disclosed plans for integrated school complexes, additi...