Why did Kerala CM VD Satheesan drop the K-Rail SilverLine Project?

India News 6 min ago This is an AI assisted summary. The Kerala government has scrapped the SilverLine semi-high-speed rail project due to issues with land acquisition and environmental impact. The project faced opposition and criticism, with even the former Delhi Metro chief questioning its execution. The government has decided to withdraw all land acquisition notifications and criminal cases. Swipe up for next shorts 2 / 50 Who was Soma Somasegar? Sriram Krishnan mourns Puducherry-born Microsoft veteran World News 14 min ago This is an AI assisted summary. Indian-origin tech veteran S "Soma" Somasegar passed away unexpectedly, leaving a profound impact on the Silicon Valley community. He was a beloved leader at Microsoft and Madrona, known for his generosity and commitment to empowering developers. His colleagues and friends, including Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Donald Trump's AI advisor Sriram Krishnan, paid tribute to him. 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It will stop at multiple stations and offer a direct travel option, saving time and money for passengers. 5 / 50 Why Motilal Oswal sees 26% upside for Titan despite new tax hurdles Market 1 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. Motilal Oswal reiterated its Buy rating on Titan Company, expecting it to manage the current situation well and benefit from the ongoing shift from unorganised to organised jewellery players. The company's strategic international expansion through Damas and robust performance of CaratLane are also contributing to its growth. 6 / 50 No more liquor in tetra packs? Supreme Court asks for Centre’s response India News 2 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Centre and other authorities on a petition seeking a nationwide ban on the sale of alcohol in tetra packs and sachets. The petitioner argues that such packaging makes it easier to distribute and contribute to alcohol abuse. This comes after the court refused to entertain a similar plea in Uttar Pradesh. 7 / 50 Iran-US War Top Updates: Trump predicts oil prices will plummet World News 3 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. The Iran conflict, now dragging on for months, is at a critical point as President Donald Trump insists the war could end “very quickly” if a deal is reached. Speaking at a White House congressional event, he said Iran is eager for an agreement and suggested that military action is still on the table if talks collapse. 8 / 50 Special train to run on Jhansi–Khurda Road route amid surge in passenger rush Business 3 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. East Coast Railway has launched a new special train service between Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi and Khurda Road Junction to ease travel pressure and provide better connectivity for passengers travelling between Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Odisha. The train will operate from May 22 to May 26 from Jhansi to Khurda Road and from May 24 to May 28 from Khurda Road to Jhansi. 9 / 50 Vodafone Idea: Why Motilal iswal, Nomura sees 22% downside risk despite AGR relief Market 3 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. Vodafone Idea's stock price has surged by 43% in the last month, driven by strong Q4 results, which included a significant reduction in AGR dues and a first quarterly profit in six years. While some brokerages have downgraded the stock and expressed concerns about management's ambitious goals, others have raised the target price, but caution that more needs to be done for sustained growth. 10 / 50 Rupee hits historic low of 96.87 as US yield shock, $110 crude intensify selling pressure Market 1 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. The Indian rupee is facing record lows against the dollar, reaching 97/$, as peace talks between the US and Iran stall and US Treasury yields rise. Inflation concerns and geopolitical tensions are driving this decline, which is impacting the stock market and creating a large balance of payments deficit. The government has already raised fuel prices twice in a week and more increases are expected. 11 / 50 Pakistani senator’s anti-India speech in New York sparks outrage Trending News 5 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. A speech by Pakistani Senator Rana Mahmood-ul-Hassan at a Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) USA event in New York City has sparked outrage after clips surfaced online. 12 / 50 Italian PM Meloni welcomes ‘friend’ PM Modi to Rome with Colosseum selfie ahead of talks World News 6 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. Italian PM Meloni and Indian PM Modi met in Rome for bilateral talks. Meloni shared a selfie of them, calling them the "Melodi" duo. This is not their first memorable photo, as they also took a selfie during Modi's 2024 visit. Modi confirmed his visit and will discuss boosting cooperation, including the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor. They will also sign agreements on various topics. 13 / 50 ‘Small prize to pay’: Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng’s Meta accounts suspended World News 7 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng's social media accounts were suspended after she questioned PM Modi during his visit to Norway. She shared her concerns and failed login attempts, and reached out to Rahul Gandhi for an interview. The Indian Embassy invited her to a press briefing where she was able to ask her questions. 14 / 50 Gurugram’s Millennium City Centre-Cyber City metro corridor cost revised to Rs 10,000 Cr Business 17 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. The Haryana Cabinet has approved a revised cost of Rs 10,266.54 crore for the Gurugram Metro corridor, which is almost double the original cost. The increase is due to various factors such as rising prices, GST rates, alignment changes, and infrastructure requirements. The line will cover 28.50 km with 27 stations and will be funded by the World Bank. 15 / 50 Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu warns post‑war global order is collapsing, AI won’t rescue it Trending News 17 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. Indian tech billionaire and Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu has triggered a wide discussion online after sharing a blunt take on artificial intelligence, layoffs, and the weakening global economy. 16 / 50 Delhi pollution returns in May: GRAP Stage 1 activated as AQI crosses 200 mark India News 19 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. Delhi-NCR has been placed under anti-pollution restrictions as air quality in the national capital has deteriorated to "poor" levels. The Commission for Air Quality Management has activated Stage-I measures under the GRAP, citing unfavourable weather conditions. The CAQM has warned that air quality is likely to remain poor in the coming days. 17 / 50 24th Director’s Cut Awards Winners List: Park Jihoon, TVXQ’s Yunho and more Life 20 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. The 2026 Director's Cut Awards, hosted by the Directors Guild of Korea, will take place today at 6 pm KST. This year's ceremony will feature 13 categories, including a new Series category. Directors Jang Hang Jun, Bong Man Dae, and Kim Cho Hee will be the MCs, and top nominees include Park Ji Hoon and Park Chan Wook. 18 / 50 TMC candidate Jahangir Khan withdraws from Falta repoll hours before campaign ends India News 22 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. TMC candidate Jahangir Khan withdraws from Falta Assembly constituency election, citing a promised development package for the constituency by West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. His decision coincides with BJP's campaign in the area and comes after the Election Commission ordered a repoll due to alleged electoral offences and disturbances. 19 / 50 Western Railway launches special train between Surat and Uttar Pradesh Business 23 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. Western Railway has launched a special train between Udhna and Hasanpur Road Railway Station to improve connectivity and ease travel during the busy summer season. The train will run on selected dates and will halt at important stations, benefiting passengers by providing a convenient and direct travel option. 20 / 50 AI 171: Probe focus turns to Boeing’s fuel switch Airlines/Aviation 23 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. Indian authorities are closely watching Boeing's testing of a fuel-control switch panel that was removed from an Air India 787 after a possible malfunction. This comes at a critical time for India's aviation sector, with investigations ongoing into last year's fatal Dreamliner crash. The focus is on the fuel-control switches, which failed in February and are now being tested in Seattle. 21 / 50 Delhi Metro Expansion: Rs.6,200 Crore Kirti Nagar–Palam Line to improve connectivity Business 23 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. Delhi CM Rekha Gupta announced a new metro expansion project worth ₹6,200 crore connecting Kirti Nagar and Palam, which will benefit commuters by reducing travel time and improving connectivity. The project will also pass through densely populated areas like Sagarpur, providing easier access to other parts of Delhi. 22 / 50 Big demolition drive in Mumbai: Multiple unauthorised structures razed near Bandra station Business 21 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. Bombay High Court has approved a major demolition drive in suburban Mumbai to remove unauthorised structures in Garib Nagar slum near Bandra Station. The drive, led by Western Railways, aims to clear land for the development of the station and improve operational efficiency. The demolition will continue for five days with heavy security, while also protecting the rights of eligible slum dwellers. 23 / 50 Kejriwal, Sisodia in fresh trouble as Delhi HC seeks response in criminal contempt case India News May 19, 2026 This is an AI assisted summary. Delhi High Court has issued notices to AAP leaders, including Kejriwal and Sisodia, in a criminal contempt case for allegedly attacking the judiciary on social media. The leaders have been given four weeks to respond and all digital records must be preserved. The case is linked to the ongoing Delhi excise policy case. AAP leaders had raised concerns about the judge handling the case. 24 / 50 PM Modi Italy Visit LIVE: PM Modi to attend 3rd India-Nordic Summit in Oslo today India News 11 min ago This is an AI assisted summary. Indian PM Narendra Modi concludes his visit to Norway and heads to Italy as part of his official trip to Europe. India and Italy are set to expand cooperation across various sectors, including defence and maritime, to enhance bilateral ties. PM Modi will meet with Italian PM Giorgia Meloni and business leaders to strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries. 25 / 50 Fact Check: Is Indian government planning to monetise temple gold holdings? India News May 19, 2026 This is an AI assisted summary. The Indian government has strongly denied rumours claiming that it plans to monetise gold held by temples and religious institutions across the country. 26 / 50 New special train to deploy on Gomti Nagar–Khurda Road route – Full list of stations here Business May 19, 2026 This is an AI assisted summary. East Coast Railway introduces special train service between Gomti Nagar and Khurda Road Railway Station from May 28 to June 18 and May 30 to June 20. This will enhance rail connectivity and cater to the increasing passenger demand from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Odisha. The train will stop at important stations, reducing rush and providing a comfortable travel experience. 27 / 50 Special Train on Puri–Patna route to turn into weekly service amid summer rush Business May 19, 2026 This is an AI assisted summary. East Coast Railway has announced that the special train between Puri and Patna will now run as a regular weekly express service, making travel easier and more reliable for passengers. The train will operate every Saturday from Puri and every Sunday from Patna. It will pass through major stations and provide a fixed schedule for passengers to plan their journeys without any confusion. 28 / 50 GIFT Nifty up 100 points: Sensex, Nifty eye positive start as Crude slips below $110 Market 23 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. Indian markets to open higher on positive global cues, GIFT Nifty trading 0.43% higher. Investors to monitor crude oil prices, rupee's movement, and foreign investor activity. Developments in West Asia and energy, commodities, and exports sectors in focus. US markets closed lower, attention on gold and silver rates. Foreign investors remain net buyers. 29 / 50 Who are the suspects in San Diego mosque shooting? First details on teen gunmen revealed US News May 19, 2026 This is an AI assisted summary. Children were being led out of classrooms by armed police officers. Families stood outside in panic, waiting for answers. Within minutes, one of San Diego’s best-known mosques had turned into the scene of a deadly shooting that authorities are now investigating as a possible hate crime. 33 / 50 How Reese Witherspoon turned a career setback into a $900 million media company Lifestyle May 18, 2026 This is an AI assisted summary. When Hollywood stopped calling, Reese Witherspoon stopped waiting. She built a production company, launched a book club, secured the IP, and sold it all for nearly a billion dollars. This is the story of how an Oscar-winning actress became the most powerful woman in entertainment business. 34 / 50 PM Modi visits Afsluitdijk in Netherlands: Why the famous Dutch dam matters for India India News May 18, 2026 This is an AI assisted summary. PM Modi's visit to the Afsluitdijk in the Netherlands highlighted India's dedication to tackling global issues like climate change, sea level rise, and water scarcity. The structure serves as a blueprint for sustainable infrastructure and long-term water security. The visit is significant for India's Kalpasar Project in Gujarat, which aims to build the world's largest freshwater reservoir. 35 / 50 Why TN CM ‘Thalapathy’ Vijay, Shashi Tharoor skipped VD Satheesan’s swearing-in ceremony India News May 18, 2026 This is an AI assisted summary. VD Satheesan, the new Chief Minister of Kerala, took oath in the presence of top political leaders from India. However, Shashi Tharoor and Tamil Nadu CM Vijay were notably absent. Tharoor had a prior commitment in the US, while Vijay was occupied with government formation and administrative responsibilities. 36 / 50 Rs 5.6 cr assets, gold holdings: A look at Kerala CM VD Satheesan’s financial disclosure India News May 18, 2026 This is an AI assisted summary. Kerala CM VD Satheesan has declared assets worth around Rs 5.6 crore in his election affidavit. This includes movable and immovable properties, cash, bank deposits, gold, shares, vehicles, and real estate assets. His wife and daughter also have significant assets, with no pending government dues or liabilities. The UDF has returned to power in Kerala after a decade of Left rule. 37 / 50 Anand Vihar–Khurda Road special train announced, Check full stoppage list here Business May 18, 2026 This is an AI assisted summary. East Coast Railway has launched a special train service between Anand Vihar Terminal and Khurda Road, benefiting pilgrims, tourists, and regular travelers. The train will run on selected dates in May and June, stopping at important stations like Bhubaneswar and Gaya Junction. This will improve rail connectivity between Delhi and several important towns and cities. 38 / 50 Telangana gets direct weekly train to Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh Business May 18, 2026 This is an AI assisted summary. A new weekly train service has been launched connecting Charlapalli and Tiruchanur railway stations, making travel between Telangana and the Tirupati region in Andhra Pradesh easier. The train is expected to benefit pilgrims and long-distance passengers, and was flagged off by Union Minister G Kishan Reddy. It will operate once a week, with key stops at important stations. 39 / 50 Indian students hit with visa rejections; Ex-US diplomat says, ‘other countries want them’ US News May 18, 2026 This is an AI assisted summary. Indian students applying for US F-1 student visas are facing some of the highest rejection rates in years, even when countries across the world are stepping up efforts to attract international talent. 40 / 50 US-China trade breakthrough: Soybean deal, Boeing order, rare earth relief World News May 18, 2026 This is an AI assisted summary. The White House has announced a set of major trade understandings after a recent meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. 41 / 50 UAE fast-tracks second pipeline to escape Hormuz risks: How will it benefit India? World News May 18, 2026 This is an AI assisted summary. The United Arab Emirates has said it will complete a second oil pipeline that avoids the Strait of Hormuz by 2027, as tensions in the region continue to shake global energy markets. 42 / 50 China earthquake today: 5.2 magnitude quake in Liuzhou kills 2, thousands evacuated World News May 18, 2026 This is an AI assisted summary. A strong earthquake shook southwest China’s Guangxi region early Monday morning, killing two people and forcing thousands to leave their homes as rescue teams rushed to the affected areas. 43 / 50 Vodafone Idea shares in focus: Is the tide turning for the debt-ridden telecom operator? Market May 18, 2026 This is an AI assisted summary. Vodafone Idea's share price has surged as the telecom operator recorded a net profit of Rs 51,970 crore in the March quarter, aided by a one-time gain of over Rs 55,000 crore from reassessed AGR dues. However, the company's high debt and deferred spectrum dues are still a worry for investors. 44 / 50 Watch: Two US navy fighter jets crash during Idaho air show, all 4 crew members survive US News May 18, 2026 This is an AI assisted summary. A Navy air show in Idaho came to a sudden stop on Sunday after two fighter jets crashed midair during a demonstration. All four crew members managed to eject safely before the aircraft went down, PBS confirmed. 45 / 50 Lifelong Roar Projector Review: More than just a big display Technology May 18, 2026 This is an AI assisted summary. The Lifelong Roar projector stands out in the budget market by offering a complete entertainment experience with its powerful 20W speakers, 720p resolution (with support for Full HD and 4K), and unique features like karaoke and live commentary mode. While it may not satisfy serious home theatre enthusiasts, it provides excellent value for casual users looking for a versatile and fun projector. 46 / 50 States’ capex growth slows to 5% in FY26 Economy May 18, 2026 This is an AI assisted summary. State governments are expected to see a 5% increase in capital expenditure in 2025-26, with 18 major states reporting a 4.7% increase in outlay. While states like Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat maintained their top positions, there was regional asymmetry in the pace of capex expansion. 47 / 50 2026 KTM 390 Adventure (349cc) review: How a smaller engine saved Rs 62,000 in tax Auto May 18, 2026 This is an AI assisted summary. KTM has made the 2026 390 Adventure more affordable by downsizing the engine and attracting lower GST. Despite the smaller displacement, it retains its performance and aura, making it a versatile machine for both daily commute and off-road adventures. The bigger 390 variant is also available in three different models, each with its own unique features and capabilities. 48 / 50 QS World University Rankings 2026: Why India’s IITs and IIMs soar while DU and JNU stumble Education May 18, 2026 This is an AI assisted summary. India's academic landscape is divided, with technical institutions like IITs and IIMs ranked highly in global rankings, while liberal arts and humanities centers like DU and JNU lag behind. This is due to structural constraints and a lack of global integration, leading to a deficit in brand recall. 49 / 50 AI moves from chatbots to machines Technology May 18, 2026 This is an AI assisted summary. AI is gaining momentum in the physical world, with companies and investors investing in autonomous machines for driving, warehousing, and factory inspections. This shift, known as physical AI, is gaining global attention as major players like Nvidia and Tesla are focusing on this technology.