Hold remaining IPL matches at limited venues without fans: CTI to Centre
Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) has urged Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya to revise the schedule of the remaining IPL matches and hold them at limited venues without spectators. CTI said teams' air travel and spectators’ commute were leading to huge fuel consumption. It claimed each team may be using 50,000-70,000 litres of aviation fuel during the tournament.
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Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) has urged Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya to revise the schedule of the remaining IPL matches and hold them at limited venues without spectators. CTI said teams' air travel and spectators’ commute were leading to huge fuel consumption. It claimed each team may be using 50,000-70,000 litres of aviation fuel during the tournament.
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700-kg buffalo resembling Donald Trump goes viral in Bangladesh
Ahead of Eid al-Adha in Bangladesh, two buffaloes have gone viral for resembling US President Donald Trump and Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu. A nearly 700-kg buffalo nicknamed "Donald Trump" is drawing attention for its pale skin and light-coloured hair, which many say reminds them of Trump's hairstyle. Another 750-kg buffalo has been likened to Netanyahu for its similar hair and eyes.
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04:39 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026
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Ahead of Eid al-Adha in Bangladesh, two buffaloes have gone viral for resembling US President Donald Trump and Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu. A nearly 700-kg buffalo nicknamed "Donald Trump" is drawing attention for its pale skin and light-coloured hair, which many say reminds them of Trump's hairstyle. Another 750-kg buffalo has been likened to Netanyahu for its similar hair and eyes.
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What is the beauty parlour link to NEET-UG 2026 paper leak?
Pune-based beauty parlour owner Manisha Waghmare served as a crucial link in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. Waghmare reportedly used her beauty parlour’s customer base to find people who wanted NEET paper and connected them with the main accused, chemistry lecturer PV Kulkarni, and botany teacher Manisha Mandhare. Large sums of money were credited to her account before the exam.
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04:57 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026
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Pune-based beauty parlour owner Manisha Waghmare served as a crucial link in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. Waghmare reportedly used her beauty parlour’s customer base to find people who wanted NEET paper and connected them with the main accused, chemistry lecturer PV Kulkarni, and botany teacher Manisha Mandhare. Large sums of money were credited to her account before the exam.
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How did CBSE evaluate Class 12 answer sheets this year?
CBSE used On-Screen Marking system to evaluate lakhs of Class 12 answer sheets, which were scanned as PDFs. Instead of traditional ways, evaluators entered marks into a specialised platform that automatically calculated totals, reducing human error. Around 13,000 sheets had to be checked manually due to their illegibility, said Sanjay Kumar, Secretary, Department of School Education and Literacy.
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04:57 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026
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CBSE used On-Screen Marking system to evaluate lakhs of Class 12 answer sheets, which were scanned as PDFs. Instead of traditional ways, evaluators entered marks into a specialised platform that automatically calculated totals, reducing human error. Around 13,000 sheets had to be checked manually due to their illegibility, said Sanjay Kumar, Secretary, Department of School Education and Literacy.
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Trump says 'most of the Iranians are Mohammed', criticised
US President Donald Trump sparked outrage after claiming that "most" Iranians are named “Mohammed” during an interview about US surveillance capabilities in Iran. Trump said the US could identify people from space, adding, "If his name is Mohammed something, and most of them are Mohammed, you can guess about 50% right." "His naked racism is on...display," an X user commented.
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04:55 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026
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US President Donald Trump sparked outrage after claiming that "most" Iranians are named “Mohammed” during an interview about US surveillance capabilities in Iran. Trump said the US could identify people from space, adding, "If his name is Mohammed something, and most of them are Mohammed, you can guess about 50% right." "His naked racism is on...display," an X user commented.
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How did India become KitKat's biggest market globally in just a decade?
India, which ranked 10th globally for KitKat a decade ago, has become Nestlé's biggest market for the chocolate. According to Nestlé, the performance was driven by "strong increase in core penetration and also entry into new consumer demand spaces". Premium launches, increased advertising spending and visicooler programme, which provides glass-door refrigerators to retailers, also aided growth.
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05:12 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026
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India, which ranked 10th globally for KitKat a decade ago, has become Nestlé's biggest market for the chocolate. According to Nestlé, the performance was driven by "strong increase in core penetration and also entry into new consumer demand spaces". Premium launches, increased advertising spending and visicooler programme, which provides glass-door refrigerators to retailers, also aided growth.
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What are the symptoms of PCOS that is being renamed as PMOS?
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is being renamed as Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS). The condition causes the ovaries to produce excess androgen hormones. The common symptoms of PMOS include irregular periods, abnormal hair growth, acne, obesity, cysts, skin tags, thinning hair and infertility, as per Cleveland Clinic. It's also possible to have PMOS and not have any symptoms.
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05:00 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is being renamed as Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS). The condition causes the ovaries to produce excess androgen hormones. The common symptoms of PMOS include irregular periods, abnormal hair growth, acne, obesity, cysts, skin tags, thinning hair and infertility, as per Cleveland Clinic. It's also possible to have PMOS and not have any symptoms.
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Woman forced to give birth in parking lot as hospital found locked in Haryana
A woman was forced to deliver her baby in the parking area of a government hospital in Faridabad after the facility's main gate was found locked. According to her family, no doctors or medical staff was available for emergency assistance when they reached the hospital at 1:40 am. A female relative helped with the delivery.
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05:26 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026
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A woman was forced to deliver her baby in the parking area of a government hospital in Faridabad after the facility's main gate was found locked. According to her family, no doctors or medical staff was available for emergency assistance when they reached the hospital at 1:40 am. A female relative helped with the delivery.
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Gates Foundation exits Microsoft, sells remaining stake for ₹30,700 crore
Microsoft Co-founder Bill Gates' charity Gates Foundation no longer owns a single share in the company. The foundation sold its remaining stake of 7.7 million shares worth $3.2 billion (₹30,700 crore). Until last year, it held 28.5 million Microsoft shares, worth $10.7 billion. The move aligns with Gates' plan to spend down the foundation's assets and shut it by 2045.
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05:25 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026
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Microsoft Co-founder Bill Gates' charity Gates Foundation no longer owns a single share in the company. The foundation sold its remaining stake of 7.7 million shares worth $3.2 billion (₹30,700 crore). Until last year, it held 28.5 million Microsoft shares, worth $10.7 billion. The move aligns with Gates' plan to spend down the foundation's assets and shut it by 2045.
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Indian restaurant owner living in Japan for 30 yrs cries after being ordered to leave country
An Indian restaurant owner in Japan broke down in tears after authorities rejected his business manager visa renewal, forcing him to shut down the restaurant he has run for 18 years. Manish Kumar, who has lived in Japan for nearly three decades, said, "What am I supposed to do?" His visa renewal was denied under Japan's tightened immigration rules.
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05:15 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026
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An Indian restaurant owner in Japan broke down in tears after authorities rejected his business manager visa renewal, forcing him to shut down the restaurant he has run for 18 years. Manish Kumar, who has lived in Japan for nearly three decades, said, "What am I supposed to do?" His visa renewal was denied under Japan's tightened immigration rules.
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Video shows murder-accused attacking Punjab policeman with knife, shot dead
A video showed a murder-accused allegedly attacking a Punjab policeman with a knife to escape while being taken back from a medical examination at the Civil Hospital in Hoshiarpur. The prisoner inflicted multiple injuries on the policeman's face and hand before being shot down during retaliatory firing by the policeman. He died due to the injuries in the hospital.
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05:44 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026
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A video showed a murder-accused allegedly attacking a Punjab policeman with a knife to escape while being taken back from a medical examination at the Civil Hospital in Hoshiarpur. The prisoner inflicted multiple injuries on the policeman's face and hand before being shot down during retaliatory firing by the policeman. He died due to the injuries in the hospital.
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Virat Kohli completes 500+ runs in an IPL season for 9th time
Former RCB skipper Virat Kohli completed 500 runs in IPL 2026 during the match against PBKS on Sunday. Kohli now has nine seasons with 500-plus runs in IPL, the most by any player. This is also the fourth consecutive IPL season in which Kohli has crossed the 500-run mark. Kohli has amassed 542 runs in 13 matches in IPL 2026.
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05:40 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026
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Former RCB skipper Virat Kohli completed 500 runs in IPL 2026 during the match against PBKS on Sunday. Kohli now has nine seasons with 500-plus runs in IPL, the most by any player. This is also the fourth consecutive IPL season in which Kohli has crossed the 500-run mark. Kohli has amassed 542 runs in 13 matches in IPL 2026.
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Dust storm, rain likely in Delhi-NCR over next 2 hours
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday warned of a dust storm followed by thunderstorms, lightning and light to moderate rainfall in isolated parts of Delhi-NCR over the next two hours. Gusty winds reaching 30-50 kmph are also expected. Areas likely to be affected include Dilshad Garden, Shahdara, Vivek Vihar, Ghaziabad, Indirapuram, Dadri and Hindon Air Force Station.
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05:37 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday warned of a dust storm followed by thunderstorms, lightning and light to moderate rainfall in isolated parts of Delhi-NCR over the next two hours. Gusty winds reaching 30-50 kmph are also expected. Areas likely to be affected include Dilshad Garden, Shahdara, Vivek Vihar, Ghaziabad, Indirapuram, Dadri and Hindon Air Force Station.
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World's largest tree is around 2,200 years old, weighs more than 15 blue whales
General Sherman, a giant sequoia in California’s Sequoia National Park, is the world’s largest known tree by volume and is believed to be around 2,200 years old. According to the US National Park Service, it has an estimated volume of 52,500 cubic feet and its trunk alone weighs nearly 1,400 tons, roughly equivalent to 15 adult blue whales.
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General Sherman, a giant sequoia in California’s Sequoia National Park, is the world’s largest known tree by volume and is believed to be around 2,200 years old. According to the US National Park Service, it has an estimated volume of 52,500 cubic feet and its trunk alone weighs nearly 1,400 tons, roughly equivalent to 15 adult blue whales.
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Journalist Saurabh Dwivedi makes acting debut in 'Kartavya', performance gets trolled
Journalist Saurabh Dwivedi has made his acting debut with Netflix's 'Kartavya', which also stars Saif Ali Khan. However, his performance is getting trolled on social media with people likening his dialogue delivery to someone reciting a news script. "From watching Amrish Puri saab as a villain to watching Saurabh Dwivedi as villain...what a downgrade of Bollywood," an X user wrote.
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05:47 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026
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Journalist Saurabh Dwivedi has made his acting debut with Netflix's 'Kartavya', which also stars Saif Ali Khan. However, his performance is getting trolled on social media with people likening his dialogue delivery to someone reciting a news script. "From watching Amrish Puri saab as a villain to watching Saurabh Dwivedi as villain...what a downgrade of Bollywood," an X user wrote.
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What is On-Screen Marking system to evaluate CBSE Class 12 Board answer sheets?
The On-Screen Marking (OSM) system that was used this year to evaluate CBSE Class 12 Board answer sheets is a system in which answer sheets were first scanned and uploaded to an online platform. Teachers then assessed those sheets on computer screens and entered the marks digitally. The system then automatically calculated totals to reduce the chances of mistakes.
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06:13 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026
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The On-Screen Marking (OSM) system that was used this year to evaluate CBSE Class 12 Board answer sheets is a system in which answer sheets were first scanned and uploaded to an online platform. Teachers then assessed those sheets on computer screens and entered the marks digitally. The system then automatically calculated totals to reduce the chances of mistakes.
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Trump claims he is 'ageing in reverse'
US President Donald Trump shared a post on Truth Social claiming that he is "ageing in reverse". Another post by the 79-year-old read, "President Trump gets YOUNGER." The posts come as Trump has exhibited a series of visible health abnormalities since retaking office last year in January.
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06:12 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026
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US President Donald Trump shared a post on Truth Social claiming that he is "ageing in reverse". Another post by the 79-year-old read, "President Trump gets YOUNGER." The posts come as Trump has exhibited a series of visible health abnormalities since retaking office last year in January.
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Over 150 chambers demolished in Lucknow despite order for 72 chambers: Lawyers
After Lucknow Municipal Corporation carried out an anti-encroachment drive to demolish illegal chambers set up by advocates, lawyers alleged that over 150 chambers were demolished despite orders for only 72. They also claimed no prior notices were issued. Protesting lawyers clashed with police and allegedly pelted stones, after which police resorted to a lathi charge to disperse the crowd.
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06:08 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026
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After Lucknow Municipal Corporation carried out an anti-encroachment drive to demolish illegal chambers set up by advocates, lawyers alleged that over 150 chambers were demolished despite orders for only 72. They also claimed no prior notices were issued. Protesting lawyers clashed with police and allegedly pelted stones, after which police resorted to a lathi charge to disperse the crowd.
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EY withdraws report over AI hallucinations, 60% fake citations
EY Canada has withdrawn a cybersecurity report after researchers flagged apparent AI hallucinations, including fabricated data, fake footnotes and citations. GPTZero reportedly found around 60% of the report’s citations appeared to be fake or hallucinated. The report, titled 'Points of Attack', focussed on fraud risks in loyalty systems. EY removed it and said it's reviewing publication process.
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06:24 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026
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EY Canada has withdrawn a cybersecurity report after researchers flagged apparent AI hallucinations, including fabricated data, fake footnotes and citations. GPTZero reportedly found around 60% of the report’s citations appeared to be fake or hallucinated. The report, titled 'Points of Attack', focussed on fraud risks in loyalty systems. EY removed it and said it's reviewing publication process.
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Which are the hottest places in India?
Amravati and Wardha in Maharashtra recorded the highest maximum temperatures in India at 46.0°C each on Saturday, according to IMD data. Akola followed at 45.4°C, while Bramhapuri and Yavatmal recorded 45.2°C each. Adilabad in Telangana and Banda in Uttar Pradesh logged 44.8°C. Naugaon, Jhansi and Khandwa also reported temperatures above 44°C.
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Amravati and Wardha in Maharashtra recorded the highest maximum temperatures in India at 46.0°C each on Saturday, according to IMD data. Akola followed at 45.4°C, while Bramhapuri and Yavatmal recorded 45.2°C each. Adilabad in Telangana and Banda in Uttar Pradesh logged 44.8°C. Naugaon, Jhansi and Khandwa also reported temperatures above 44°C.
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