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India blocks Turkey's 'TRT World' and China's 'Global Times' over misinformation
India blocked the X account of Turkish broadcaster TRT World after it spread misinformation following precision strikes under Operation Sindoor. The move came as forensic reports linked Turkish-origin drones used by Pakistan in airspace violations. India also blocked Chinese state media accounts for similar reasons, amid rising tensions after a Pakistan-sponsored terror attack killed 26 in Pahalgam.
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Jharkhand BJP takes out Tiranga Yatra in Ranchi
Supporters raised slogans such as ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’, ‘Armed Forces Zindabad’ and ‘Pakistan Murdabad’
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Great relief for us, thank Centre for securing his release from Pakistani custody: BSF jawan's family
The constable, who hails from Rishra in West Bengal’s Hooghly district, was handed over to the BSF by Pakistan Rangers at 10:30 am via the Attari-Wagah border front in Punjab
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Uruguay's Jose Mujica: The world's humblest head of state
Jose "Pepe" Mujica, Uruguay's former president, was celebrated for his humble lifestyle and progressive policies, including legalizing gay marriage and abortion. A former guerrilla, he donated most of his salary and lived on a farm, embodying his belief that happiness lies in contentment, not material wealth.
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'Raping, sedating and taking photos of you for years': UK woman's husband confesses
Kate, a UK woman, bravely shared her horrific experience of being drugged and raped by her husband, who also took photographs of the assaults. Despite initial setbacks, including the CPS's initial decision not to press charges and her own withdrawal of the case, she persevered.
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Bengaluru rains: 33 flood-prone stretches inundated again, over 40 tree-fall incidents reported after May 13 downpour
Commuters had a tough time navigating inundated and water-logged roads, not only on May 13 evening, but also the next morning with office-going traffic out of gear in many stretches on May 14
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Pakistan gets $1,023 mn from IMF under extended fund facility
Pakistan has received a $1.023 billion installment from the IMF's Extended Fund Facility, to be added to its foreign exchange reserves. India had earlier abstained from the vote, voicing concerns about Pakistan's history of non-compliance with IMF conditions and the potential use of funds for cross-border terrorism.
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When will life on Earth end? Scientists now have the ‘exact date’
A new study predicts Earth's oxygen will vanish in a billion years. Toho University researchers used NASA models for this finding. The aging sun will cause water evaporation and temperature rise. This will disrupt the carbon cycle and kill vegetation. Earth's atmosphere will then resemble its early state, rich in methane. Complex life will struggle to survive this deoxygenation event.
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Harsh Goenka shares Rs 4000 cr 'blow' Indians can give to Turkey, Azerbaijan
Following the Pahalgam terror attack, billionaire Harsh Goenka called for a boycott of travel to Turkey and Azerbaijan due to their support for Pakistan. Goenka highlighted that Indian tourists contributed significantly to their economies. Several Indian travel companies, including Ixigo and EasyMyTrip, have suspended bookings to these nations in solidarity with India.
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'Schitt gets real' in IPL as Eugene Levy meets RR coach Rahul Dravid in unexpected crossover
Despite a lackluster IPL season, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) received a morale boost with an unexpected visit from Canadian actor and comedian Eugene Levy. The 'Schitt's Creek' star, currently touring India, was presented with a personalized RR jersey by head coach Rahul Dravid.
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Convinced India, Pakistan to let's have peace: President Trump repeats his claim
This is the fifth time since Saturday (May 10, 2025) that Donald Trump has claimed that the U.S. brokered the “ceasefire” between India and Pakistan.
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India blocks X accounts of Turkish, Chinese state-backed news outlets due to “sustained misleading content”
This development comes in the backdrop of Beijing announcing Chinese names for some places in Arunachal Pradesh
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Chennai school topper admitted to Ethiraj College with scholarship
R. Jayasri said she would like to take up a government job after her degree, as it would help uplift her family’s economic position
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After weeks of tension, BSF jawan, Pak ranger exchanged at Attari-Wagah border
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Watch: Rohit hits the nets as MI resume training ahead of IPL restart
Indian Premier League 2025 is set to resume on May 17 after a week of unexpected events. Royal Challengers Bengaluru will host Kolkata Knight Riders to restart the league. Mumbai Indians have resumed training, including Rohit Sharma. The team will face Delhi Capitals on May 21. Gujarat Titans and RCB currently lead the points table.
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Blindfolded, disoriented: When BSF jawan Shaw was captured by Pakistan Rangers
BSF jawan Purnam Kumar Shaw's inadvertent crossing of the Indo-Pak border led to a nearly three-week detention in Pakistan, exacerbated by heightened tensions following a terror attack. His repatriation was delayed as diplomatic channels stalled, prompting appeals from his family and political representatives.
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Security tightened at Odisha's Paradip port after arrival of ship with 21 Pakistani crew members
“Security arrangements have been tightened by Odisha Marine Police and the CISF after receiving information about the crew members from the Immigration Department,” Marine Police Station inspector in-charge Babita Dehuri said
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Colony welfare associations gobbling up open spaces and parks in layouts across Hyderabad
People lodge complaints about the encroachments during the grievance redressal programme, Prajavani, held by HYDRAA
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RSS affiliate calls for sanctions against Turkey over its ‘unholy alliance’ with Pakistan
The SJM also appealed to the people of India to avoid travelling to Turkey and boycott its products in solidarity with the country’s soldiers and national interest
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