11 injured in 'boat explosion' in Miami

At least 11 people were hospitalised on Saturday following a possible boat explosion near Haulover Sandbar, a popular tourist destination close to Miami Beach in US' Florida. Officials have declared it a "Level 2 Mass Casualty Incident." A person who was on the boat attributed the blast to a gas leak. However, authorities haven't revealed the cause of the incident.
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08:18 am Sunday, 10 May 2026

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War with Ukraine coming to an end: Putin

Addressing reporters after a military parade in Moscow marking the Soviet victory in World War II, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that he thinks Russia's conflict with Ukraine is coming to an end. Putin also said he would be willing to negotiate new security arrangements for Europe. This comes after Trump announced a three-day ceasefire between the two countries.
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08:30 am Sunday, 10 May 2026

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Karnataka minister D Sudhakar passes away at 66 after prolonged illness

Karnataka Minister and Congress leader D Sudhakar passed away at the age of 66 in Bengaluru in early hours of Sunday after a prolonged illness. He served as Karnataka’s Planning and Statistics Minister and was the MLA from Hiriyur in Chitradurga district. Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar called Sudhakar a close associate and said his death has caused immense grief.
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08:52 am Sunday, 10 May 2026

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How did Vijay secure 120 MLAs in 92 hours to form his government in Tamil Nadu?

Vijay secured the support of 120 MLAs within 92 hours after TVK emerged as the single-largest party with 108 seats in 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly. Vijay met the Governor four times to stake a claim and also held negotiations with other parties. Congress, CPI and CPI(M), VCK, IUML, and an AMMK MLA backed him, helping TVK cross 118-seat majority mark.
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09:05 am Sunday, 10 May 2026

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All passengers on hantavirus-hit ship declared 'high-risk contacts'

All passengers on the cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak are considered high-risk contacts as ​a precautionary measure, the European Centre ⁠for Disease Prevention and Control said. Europe's public health agency said the passengers without symptoms will be repatriated for ​self-quarantine via specially arranged transport. Eight people have fallen ill on the ship, including three who died.
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09:00 am Sunday, 10 May 2026

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How many seats do parties supporting Vijay's TVK have in Tamil Nadu?

To form government in Tamil Nadu, Vijay's party TVK took support from multiple parties after it won 108 seats, falling short of 118 majority mark. It got support from Congress that has five seats and VCK, CPI, CPI(M) and IUML that have two seats each. Notably, Vijay contested and won from two seats and will have to resign from one.
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09:00 am Sunday, 10 May 2026

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Vijay's rumoured girlfriend Trisha attends his swearing-in ceremony

Actress Trisha Krishnan, who is rumoured to be TVK chief and actor Vijay's girlfriend, attended his oath-taking ceremony on Sunday. Vijay's oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu comes days after negotiations with parties to reach a majority mark. TVK emerged as the single largest party in the counting of votes that took place on May 4, Trisha's birthday.
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09:27 am Sunday, 10 May 2026

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15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi becomes fastest cricketer to smash 100 T20 sixes

Rajasthan Royals' 15-year-old opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi on Saturday became the fastest cricketer to smash 100 sixes in T20 cricket. Sooryavanshi smashed his 100th six in T20 cricket during RR's IPL 2026 match against GT. Sooryavanshi took 515 balls to smash 100 sixes. He broke the record held by Austria's Karanbir Singh, who took 813 balls.
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09:26 am Sunday, 10 May 2026

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Thousands of medical papers found citing studies that never existed: Report

A research letter 'Fabricated citations: an audit across 2.5 million biomedical papers' published in The Lancet on May 9 found that nearly 3,000 biomedical research papers included references to scientific studies that did not exist. Researchers warned that the problem could damage trust in medical science and may even affect patient care if false information is used in clinical decisions.
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09:42 am Sunday, 10 May 2026

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'Looking forward,' says Vijay's rumoured girlfriend Trisha ahead of his oath-taking as TN CM

TVK chief Vijay's rumoured girlfriend and actress Trisha Krishnan has arrived to attend Vijay’s oath-taking ceremony at Chennai’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Sunday. Before heading to the stadium, Trisha interacted with the media, and when asked about the "big day for Tamil Nadu," she replied, "Thank you, looking forward." Vijay is set to take oath as Tamil Nadu CM today.
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09:34 am Sunday, 10 May 2026

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Meta to fire 8000 employees as part of $145 billion AI push

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is facing criticism after reports revealed the company's massive AI spending is tied directly to layoffs affecting thousands of employees. Meta plans to spend up to $145 billion on AI infrastructure, data centres, chips, and talent, while simultaneously reducing workforce size as the company aggressively pivots toward an AI-first future.
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09:30 am Sunday, 10 May 2026

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Ashish Nehra points to head before Mohammed Siraj dismisses Sooryavanshi with bouncer

Gujarat Titans (GT) head coach Ashish Nehra was caught on camera pointing to his head moments before Mohammed Siraj dismissed Rajasthan Royals (RR) opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi with a bouncer in their IPL 2026 match on Saturday. "Masterstroke from Nehra," a fan commented on X. "Nehraji has one of the best brains in cricket," wrote another. Sooryavanshi was dismissed for 36(16).
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09:59 am Sunday, 10 May 2026

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Can Ayurvedic slimming oils really melt body fat instantly?

There is no strong scientific evidence showing Ayurvedic slimming oils can instantly reduce body fat. Topical oils may temporarily improve skin texture or create a warming sensation, but fat loss occurs through metabolic processes involving diet, physical activity, and sustained energy expenditure.
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09:55 am Sunday, 10 May 2026

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41 TVK MLAs are under 40 yrs & 93 are first time MLAs: Report

Of TVK’s 107 MLAs, 41 are under the age of 40, while only 10 MLAs are 60 or older. Average age of TVK legislators is 44, with the youngest MLA aged 28, an Indian Express report said. As many as 93 TVK MLAs, including Vijay himself, are first-time legislators. “TVK truly gave tickets to young people,” a TVK legislator said.
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09:49 am Sunday, 10 May 2026

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Saudi researchers develop electricity-free cooling system

Scientists in Saudi Arabia have developed an electricity-free cooling system called Nescod that could reduce reliance on air conditioners. The technology uses ammonium nitrate, water and solar energy to generate cooling without compressors or constant electricity. Researchers say the low-cost system could provide affordable cooling as temperatures and power demand rise.
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09:46 am Sunday, 10 May 2026

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How did a Dutch man become Hantavirus 'patient zero'?

Dutch ornithologist Leo Schilperoord has been identified as the suspected "patient zero" in a hantavirus outbreak aboard cruise ship MV Hondius. The 70-year-old reportedly boarded the ship after visiting Ushuaia on birdwatching trip with his wife. Officials believe they contracted Andes virus near a rat-infested landfill before boarding. Leo developed symptoms like fever and died aboard the ship.
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10:07 am Sunday, 10 May 2026

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Delhi’s nutrition concerns run deep: NSO

The national capital has witnessed one of the sharpest improvements in healthcare access in the country over the past two decades, with hospitalisation rates more than doubling between 1995-96 and 2017-18, but nutrition imbalance and lifestyle risks continue to persist. These findings were published in the latest issue of Sarvekshana, journal of the National Statistics Office (NSO).
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10:00 am Sunday, 10 May 2026

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Lakshya & Sandeep Reddy Vanga discuss next film, plot thickens in prep

Actor Lakshya was prepping for Sandeep Reddy Vanga's next film and was sent to Hirapur to get in character. But the plot twist happened even before the shoot started. Before Lakshya got into Hirapur's character, Hirapur got into his wardrobe instead, leaving Vanga questioning his own choices. As the ad suggests, it wasn't his fault. It was blamed on Myntra.
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10:00 am Sunday, 10 May 2026

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New US bill proposes to ban green card lottery, parents' visa

A new Republican-backed US immigration proposal called the "Americans First Immigration Act", seeks to dramatically tighten legal immigration pathways. The bill proposes ending the Diversity Visa Green Card Lottery, restricting family sponsorship only to spouses and minor children, and shifting toward a merit-based immigration system focused on skills, English proficiency, education.
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09:59 am Sunday, 10 May 2026

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Actor Vijay sworn-in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister

Actor-turned-politician and TVK chief Vijay took oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu at Chennai's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. This comes days after suspense over the government formation in the state as TVK, which won 108 seats in its debut election, struggled to get allies to reach 118 majority mark. He has support from Congress, CPI, CPI(M), VCK and IUML.
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10:21 am Sunday, 10 May 2026

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