Trump, who has never had alcohol, makes rare gesture for China's Xi by taking champagne sip
US President Donald Trump took a champagne sip after raising toast to Chinese President Xi Jinping during a state banquet in Beijing. This became a rare moment because Trump has always claimed that he is a teetotaller and has never consumed any alcohol. Trump linked the decision to the death of his elder brother at 42 due to alcoholism.
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US President Donald Trump took a champagne sip after raising toast to Chinese President Xi Jinping during a state banquet in Beijing. This became a rare moment because Trump has always claimed that he is a teetotaller and has never consumed any alcohol. Trump linked the decision to the death of his elder brother at 42 due to alcoholism.
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Bangladesh pacer Nahid Rana named ICC Men’s Player of the Month for April
Bangladesh pacer Nahid Rana has been named ICC Men's Player of the Month for April 2026 for taking eight wickets in a three-ODI series against New Zealand. Rana, the first Bangladesh player to win the award since April 2025, had an economy of 4.46 in the series. He also claimed eight wickets in an ODI series against Pakistan in March.
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Bangladesh pacer Nahid Rana has been named ICC Men's Player of the Month for April 2026 for taking eight wickets in a three-ODI series against New Zealand. Rana, the first Bangladesh player to win the award since April 2025, had an economy of 4.46 in the series. He also claimed eight wickets in an ODI series against Pakistan in March.
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PM Modi shares family photo of BRICS’ Foreign Minister’s Meeting
PM Narendra Modi interacted with Foreign Ministers at the BRICS Foreign Ministers' meeting on Thursday. He shared a picture with them on X and wrote, "Under India's Chairmanship this year, we'll work together to...promote sustainable development, enhance economic resilience and build a more inclusive world order." The meeting was chaired by External Affairs Minister Dr Jaishankar.
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09:34 pm Thursday, 14 May 2026
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PM Narendra Modi interacted with Foreign Ministers at the BRICS Foreign Ministers' meeting on Thursday. He shared a picture with them on X and wrote, "Under India's Chairmanship this year, we'll work together to...promote sustainable development, enhance economic resilience and build a more inclusive world order." The meeting was chaired by External Affairs Minister Dr Jaishankar.
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In role reversal, outgoing Kerala CM Vijayan to replace CM-elect Satheesan as LoP
In a role reversal, outgoing Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan will lead the Opposition in 16th Kerala Assembly, a position that was held by Congress MLA VD Satheesan, who is the CM-elect now. CPI(M) state committee unanimously elected Pinarayi Vijayan as Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Kerala Legislative Assembly on Thursday. Vijayan served as Kerala CM from 2016 to 2026.
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09:53 pm Thursday, 14 May 2026
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In a role reversal, outgoing Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan will lead the Opposition in 16th Kerala Assembly, a position that was held by Congress MLA VD Satheesan, who is the CM-elect now. CPI(M) state committee unanimously elected Pinarayi Vijayan as Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Kerala Legislative Assembly on Thursday. Vijayan served as Kerala CM from 2016 to 2026.
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US to drop charges against Gautam Adani in $265 million fraud case: Report
US authorities are moving to resolve fraud charges against billionaire Gautam Adani, reported Bloomberg. Justice Department may reportedly announce the charges will be dropped this week. The charges stemmed from indictment announced in November 2024, in which Adani and others were accused of participating in bribery scheme involving $265 million in payments to Indian government officials.
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09:47 pm Thursday, 14 May 2026
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US authorities are moving to resolve fraud charges against billionaire Gautam Adani, reported Bloomberg. Justice Department may reportedly announce the charges will be dropped this week. The charges stemmed from indictment announced in November 2024, in which Adani and others were accused of participating in bribery scheme involving $265 million in payments to Indian government officials.
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Iranian FM Araghchi meets Russia's Lavrov at BRICS meet in Delhi
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov during the 2026 BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi. The two leaders discussed bilateral relations, regional developments and cooperation within multilateral frameworks. Their meeting came at a time when peace talks between Iran and the US have stalled, while Russia continues to back Iran.
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09:46 pm Thursday, 14 May 2026
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Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov during the 2026 BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi. The two leaders discussed bilateral relations, regional developments and cooperation within multilateral frameworks. Their meeting came at a time when peace talks between Iran and the US have stalled, while Russia continues to back Iran.
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'Monster' robot wolves see high demand in Japan amid bear attacks
Demand for robotic wolves, known as "monster wolves", has risen across Japan amid a surge in fatal bear attacks. Made by Ohta Seiki, the robots equipped with flashing LED eyes and loud deterrent sounds are being deployed across schools and farms. The overall number of casualties, including both deaths and injuries, from bear attacks climbed to 238 in FY25.
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10:09 pm Thursday, 14 May 2026
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Demand for robotic wolves, known as "monster wolves", has risen across Japan amid a surge in fatal bear attacks. Made by Ohta Seiki, the robots equipped with flashing LED eyes and loud deterrent sounds are being deployed across schools and farms. The overall number of casualties, including both deaths and injuries, from bear attacks climbed to 238 in FY25.
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150 students scored 600+ in NEET 2024 at one centre in Sikar: Mahua
TMC MP Mahua Moitra shared purported NEET (UG) 2024 centre-wise marks sheet and said, "What magic is in this one centre in Sikar, Rajasthan that 150 students scored 600+ in NEET 2024?" "Mangal Chand Didwaniya Vidya Mandir center certainly needs investigating," she added. NEET-2026 paper has been cancelled over alleged paper leak, and Sikar has emerged as epicentre of scam.
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10:04 pm Thursday, 14 May 2026
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TMC MP Mahua Moitra shared purported NEET (UG) 2024 centre-wise marks sheet and said, "What magic is in this one centre in Sikar, Rajasthan that 150 students scored 600+ in NEET 2024?" "Mangal Chand Didwaniya Vidya Mandir center certainly needs investigating," she added. NEET-2026 paper has been cancelled over alleged paper leak, and Sikar has emerged as epicentre of scam.
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Lionel Messi’s hat-trick denied in Inter Miami's 5-3 win over FC Cincinnati
Lionel Messi’s hat-trick was cancelled in Inter Miami's 5-3 win over FC Cincinnati in Major League Soccer (MLS). Messi scored his first goal in the 23rd minute and a second in the 55th minute. However, his third goal in the 89th minute was ruled as an own goal post review, as the ball had also made contact with Cincinnati's goalkeeper.
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Lionel Messi’s hat-trick was cancelled in Inter Miami's 5-3 win over FC Cincinnati in Major League Soccer (MLS). Messi scored his first goal in the 23rd minute and a second in the 55th minute. However, his third goal in the 89th minute was ruled as an own goal post review, as the ball had also made contact with Cincinnati's goalkeeper.
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CBI arrests 2 more accused in NEET UG paper leak case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday arrested two more accused and conducted searches at 14 locations across the country in the last 24 hours. The arrested accused were identified as Dhananjay Lokhanda and Manisha Waghmare from Maharashtra. Earlier, the agency had arrested five people in the case, including three from Jaipur, one from Gurugram and one from Nashik.
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10:19 pm Thursday, 14 May 2026
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday arrested two more accused and conducted searches at 14 locations across the country in the last 24 hours. The arrested accused were identified as Dhananjay Lokhanda and Manisha Waghmare from Maharashtra. Earlier, the agency had arrested five people in the case, including three from Jaipur, one from Gurugram and one from Nashik.
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Only 2 women part of Trump's 17-member business delegation to China
US President Donald Trump arrived in China accompanied by his senior officials and several top American business leaders. According to a NYT report, only two women are among the 17 major business executives travelling with Trump. These include Jane Fraser, the CEO of Citigroup, and Dina Powell McCormick, President of Meta. The Chinese side also had poor female representation.
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US President Donald Trump arrived in China accompanied by his senior officials and several top American business leaders. According to a NYT report, only two women are among the 17 major business executives travelling with Trump. These include Jane Fraser, the CEO of Citigroup, and Dina Powell McCormick, President of Meta. The Chinese side also had poor female representation.
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Anthropic, Gates Foundation form ₹1,900-cr partnership for AI in health
Anthropic and Gates Foundation launched a $200 million (around ₹1,900 crore) partnership to support AI-related public goods. This initiative, powered by Claude, will improve support for African languages, assist African and Indian teachers, and boost research on diseases, including HPV. This follows a Gates Foundation partnership with OpenAI for supporting AI deployment in African clinics by 2028.
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Anthropic and Gates Foundation launched a $200 million (around ₹1,900 crore) partnership to support AI-related public goods. This initiative, powered by Claude, will improve support for African languages, assist African and Indian teachers, and boost research on diseases, including HPV. This follows a Gates Foundation partnership with OpenAI for supporting AI deployment in African clinics by 2028.
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Ashwin urges IPL to change DRS rule after PBKS denied run
Cricketer-turned-commentator Ravichandran Ashwin called for rule change with respect to DRS after PBKS were denied a single against MI. PBKS' Vishnu Vinod was declared LBW, after which he opted for DRS, which confirmed he was not out. However, PBKS were denied single as ball was declared dead. Ashwin said, "Wrong decision...cost Punjab a run...This rule needs to change ASAP!"
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10:34 pm Thursday, 14 May 2026
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Cricketer-turned-commentator Ravichandran Ashwin called for rule change with respect to DRS after PBKS were denied a single against MI. PBKS' Vishnu Vinod was declared LBW, after which he opted for DRS, which confirmed he was not out. However, PBKS were denied single as ball was declared dead. Ashwin said, "Wrong decision...cost Punjab a run...This rule needs to change ASAP!"
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Mask of AAP has fallen: BJP MP on HC's criminal contempt proceedings against Kejriwal
BJP MP Manoj Tiwari reacted after the Delhi High Court initiated criminal contempt proceedings against AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal and several AAP leaders for their comments on Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma. Tiwari said the action sends a clear message that no one is above law or the dignity of the judiciary. He added that "the mask of AAP has fallen".
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10:31 pm Thursday, 14 May 2026
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BJP MP Manoj Tiwari reacted after the Delhi High Court initiated criminal contempt proceedings against AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal and several AAP leaders for their comments on Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma. Tiwari said the action sends a clear message that no one is above law or the dignity of the judiciary. He added that "the mask of AAP has fallen".
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Rahul Vaidya defends Alia after she gets trolled for Cannes appearance
Rahul Vaidya slammed trolls who targeted Alia Bhatt over her Cannes appearance, reminding them that she represented India at the global stage. He wrote, "Funny how people sitting with zero achievements become fashion critics, Cannes analysts, and global PR experts overnight." He argued, "Real stars don't beg for attention - they carry it naturally," adding, "She looked beautiful."
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10:58 pm Thursday, 14 May 2026
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Rahul Vaidya slammed trolls who targeted Alia Bhatt over her Cannes appearance, reminding them that she represented India at the global stage. He wrote, "Funny how people sitting with zero achievements become fashion critics, Cannes analysts, and global PR experts overnight." He argued, "Real stars don't beg for attention - they carry it naturally," adding, "She looked beautiful."
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Journalist asks Trump if he discussed Taiwan issue with China's Xi, he walks away
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a bilateral meeting in Beijing and discussed several issues. The two leaders on Thursday visited Temple of Heaven and later addressed reporters' questions. After one of them asked "Did you talk about Taiwan?", Trump walked away. China considers democratically governed Taiwan a part of its territory.
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10:56 pm Thursday, 14 May 2026
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US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a bilateral meeting in Beijing and discussed several issues. The two leaders on Thursday visited Temple of Heaven and later addressed reporters' questions. After one of them asked "Did you talk about Taiwan?", Trump walked away. China considers democratically governed Taiwan a part of its territory.
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Truth has won: Kejriwal after Justice Swarana recuses from liquor policy case
Reacting to Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma's recusal from liquor policy case, AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal said, "The truth has won, Gandhi-ji's satyagraha has won again." Kejriwal had sought her recusal and refused to appear before her, alleging bias. However, she said her action shouldn't be construed as allowing Kejriwal's plea for recusal. She has initiated contempt action against him.
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Reacting to Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma's recusal from liquor policy case, AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal said, "The truth has won, Gandhi-ji's satyagraha has won again." Kejriwal had sought her recusal and refused to appear before her, alleging bias. However, she said her action shouldn't be construed as allowing Kejriwal's plea for recusal. She has initiated contempt action against him.
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Didn't have to fire missile or shut Hormuz: Obama on securing 2015 Iran deal
Former US President Barack Obama said that his administration secured the 2015 Iran nuclear deal through diplomacy and without military escalation. "We pulled it off without firing a missile," said Obama, adding, "We didn't have to kill a whole bunch of people...or shut down the Strait of Hormuz." His remarks came amid stalled peace talks between the US and Iran.
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Former US President Barack Obama said that his administration secured the 2015 Iran nuclear deal through diplomacy and without military escalation. "We pulled it off without firing a missile," said Obama, adding, "We didn't have to kill a whole bunch of people...or shut down the Strait of Hormuz." His remarks came amid stalled peace talks between the US and Iran.
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Why should selection panel for Election Commissioners include minister?: SC to govt
Supreme Court, while hearing a plea challenging 2023 law on Election Commissioners' selection panel, said the third member on panel should be somebody who is a neutral person. "Why should it be a Minister from the Cabinet?" Justice Dipankar Datta asked the government. "It's not sufficient to be independent, but it has to appear to be independent," he added.
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11:29 pm Thursday, 14 May 2026
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Supreme Court, while hearing a plea challenging 2023 law on Election Commissioners' selection panel, said the third member on panel should be somebody who is a neutral person. "Why should it be a Minister from the Cabinet?" Justice Dipankar Datta asked the government. "It's not sufficient to be independent, but it has to appear to be independent," he added.
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Arshdeep’s 'Oye andhere' remark on Tilak during friendly banter sparks criticism
PBKS fast bowler Arshdeep Singh faced backlash online after a video showed him calling Tilak Varma "Oye andhere" during friendly banter. "Saying these things to friends is common but on camera it’s pathetic. Arshdeep needs to do better," an X user commented. "This is a racist remark...you can't sugarcoat it in the name of Punjabi humour," wrote another.
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11:22 pm Thursday, 14 May 2026
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PBKS fast bowler Arshdeep Singh faced backlash online after a video showed him calling Tilak Varma "Oye andhere" during friendly banter. "Saying these things to friends is common but on camera it’s pathetic. Arshdeep needs to do better," an X user commented. "This is a racist remark...you can't sugarcoat it in the name of Punjabi humour," wrote another.
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