People must come out on streets to save India, says Prashant Bhushan; BJP slams him
Veteran Supreme Court lawyer Prashant Bhushan said on a podcast that people need to come out on the streets if they want to save India, its democracy and culture. BJP's national spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari slammed his remarks, calling him a "parasite who wants to dismantle the Indian state". Bhandari added, "If he attempts, he will be shown might of law."
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Veteran Supreme Court lawyer Prashant Bhushan said on a podcast that people need to come out on the streets if they want to save India, its democracy and culture. BJP's national spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari slammed his remarks, calling him a "parasite who wants to dismantle the Indian state". Bhandari added, "If he attempts, he will be shown might of law."
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Satirical 'Cockroach Janta Party' launched after CJI Surya Kant's remarks
A satirical political outfit, Cockroach Janta Party, has been launched, and it has listed five "dreams" on its website. CJP describes itself as "secular, socialist, democratic and lazy". The party was launched after CJI Surya Kant likened those entering the legal profession with bogus degrees to cockroaches and parasites. In an X post, CJP welcomed TMC MP Kirti Azad.
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07:01 pm Monday, 18 May 2026
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A satirical political outfit, Cockroach Janta Party, has been launched, and it has listed five "dreams" on its website. CJP describes itself as "secular, socialist, democratic and lazy". The party was launched after CJI Surya Kant likened those entering the legal profession with bogus degrees to cockroaches and parasites. In an X post, CJP welcomed TMC MP Kirti Azad.
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Ram Charan's 'Peddi' trailer gets mixed reactions online
The trailer of Buchi Babu Sana's Peddi, starring Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor, was released on Monday at a Mumbai event. Netizens gave mixed reactions, with one X user calling it 'disappointing' and saying it had 'too much screaming, dust'. Another praised Janhvi's performance and said the trailer was 'very good'.
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07:09 pm Monday, 18 May 2026
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The trailer of Buchi Babu Sana's Peddi, starring Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor, was released on Monday at a Mumbai event. Netizens gave mixed reactions, with one X user calling it 'disappointing' and saying it had 'too much screaming, dust'. Another praised Janhvi's performance and said the trailer was 'very good'.
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Darshan's wife Vijayalakshmi breaks down after bail rejection
Actor Darshan’s wife Vijayalakshmi has shared an emotional post on social media after the Supreme Court rejected his bail plea. She expressed her distress through a photograph and heartbreak emoji, reflecting her disappointment over the decision. Darshan remains in judicial custody, and the development has drawn strong emotional reactions from his family and supporters.
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06:59 pm Monday, 18 May 2026
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Actor Darshan’s wife Vijayalakshmi has shared an emotional post on social media after the Supreme Court rejected his bail plea. She expressed her distress through a photograph and heartbreak emoji, reflecting her disappointment over the decision. Darshan remains in judicial custody, and the development has drawn strong emotional reactions from his family and supporters.
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OMCs losing ₹750 crore/day after oil price hike: Oil ministry
Oil marketing companies have been experiencing losses of ₹750 crore/day, down from ₹1,000 crore a day earlier, stated the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. This comes days after the government raised prices by ₹3/litre, while CNG prices were increased by ₹2/kg in Mumbai and Delhi. Joint secretary Sujata Sharma declined to comment on the possibility of another price hike.
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07:44 pm Monday, 18 May 2026
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Oil marketing companies have been experiencing losses of ₹750 crore/day, down from ₹1,000 crore a day earlier, stated the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. This comes days after the government raised prices by ₹3/litre, while CNG prices were increased by ₹2/kg in Mumbai and Delhi. Joint secretary Sujata Sharma declined to comment on the possibility of another price hike.
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US, Israel preparing to resume war in Iran this week
US and Israel are preparing to resume the military operation against Iran as early as this week, the New York Times reported citing officials. The two countries are reportedly engaged in "most extensive operational planning". The preparations, officials said, point to the possibility of renewed strikes within days, although no final decision has been confirmed publicly.
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07:40 pm Monday, 18 May 2026
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US and Israel are preparing to resume the military operation against Iran as early as this week, the New York Times reported citing officials. The two countries are reportedly engaged in "most extensive operational planning". The preparations, officials said, point to the possibility of renewed strikes within days, although no final decision has been confirmed publicly.
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What happened when super El Niño hit India in the past?
India is expected to witness below normal rainfall this year due to super El Niño event. In 2015-16, India recieved 14% less rainfall due to similar event, triggering drought-like situation. In Maharashtra's Marathwada, farmers' distress grew manifold as it witnessed 40% rainfall deficit. In 2023, El Niño led to 36% rainfall deficit in August with Satara, Nashik being among worst-hit.
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07:34 pm Monday, 18 May 2026
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India is expected to witness below normal rainfall this year due to super El Niño event. In 2015-16, India recieved 14% less rainfall due to similar event, triggering drought-like situation. In Maharashtra's Marathwada, farmers' distress grew manifold as it witnessed 40% rainfall deficit. In 2023, El Niño led to 36% rainfall deficit in August with Satara, Nashik being among worst-hit.
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BJP MLA gets himself fined after riding bike without helmet
BJP MLA Shalabh Mani Tripathi from Uttar Pradesh's Deoria was fined ₹1,000 after a viral video showed him riding motorcycle without helmet. The MLA later admitted his mistake and personally requested police to issue a challan against him. He said he rode the bike after a party worker requested he 'inaugurate' it. Tripathi urged people to follow traffic rules.
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07:42 pm Monday, 18 May 2026
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BJP MLA Shalabh Mani Tripathi from Uttar Pradesh's Deoria was fined ₹1,000 after a viral video showed him riding motorcycle without helmet. The MLA later admitted his mistake and personally requested police to issue a challan against him. He said he rode the bike after a party worker requested he 'inaugurate' it. Tripathi urged people to follow traffic rules.
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Riyan Parag’s 'side ho jaa’ moment triggers privacy debate
Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag drew attention after a viral video showed him asking a young fan to step aside. Fans emphasized respecting athletes' privacy: "Athletes deserve personal space," "Security is important," "Fans should enjoy cricket without crowding players," and "Parents should guide children on safe interactions." The incident sparked discussion on boundaries during IPL 2026.
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07:41 pm Monday, 18 May 2026
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Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag drew attention after a viral video showed him asking a young fan to step aside. Fans emphasized respecting athletes' privacy: "Athletes deserve personal space," "Security is important," "Fans should enjoy cricket without crowding players," and "Parents should guide children on safe interactions." The incident sparked discussion on boundaries during IPL 2026.
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Twisha Sharma's husband denied anticipatory bail after her death
A Bhopal court has rejected anticipatory bail plea of Samarth Singh, husband of model and actress Twisha Sharma, in an alleged dowry death case. Twisha was found dead at her husband's home in Bhopal. She had married Singh in December 2025 after meeting him through a dating app. She alleged harassment by her in-laws in texts to her family.
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08:06 pm Monday, 18 May 2026
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A Bhopal court has rejected anticipatory bail plea of Samarth Singh, husband of model and actress Twisha Sharma, in an alleged dowry death case. Twisha was found dead at her husband's home in Bhopal. She had married Singh in December 2025 after meeting him through a dating app. She alleged harassment by her in-laws in texts to her family.
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What is mouse-tracking software, against which Meta employees are protesting?
Meta employees are protesting against the company's use of mouse-tracking software. The tracking tool, called Model Capability Initiative, tracks mouse movements, clicks, keystrokes and periodic screenshots while workers use selected applications such as Gmail and Meta's in-house AI assistant, Metamate. The collected data is then used to train AI models, which employees fear may replace them.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
08:00 pm Monday, 18 May 2026
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Meta employees are protesting against the company's use of mouse-tracking software. The tracking tool, called Model Capability Initiative, tracks mouse movements, clicks, keystrokes and periodic screenshots while workers use selected applications such as Gmail and Meta's in-house AI assistant, Metamate. The collected data is then used to train AI models, which employees fear may replace them.
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CCTV footage shows Twisha Sharma's husband, others carrying her body after her death
After Noida woman Twisha Sharma was found dead in her matrimonial home in Bhopal, a CCTV footage has surfaced purportedly showing her husband Samarth Singh and others carrying her body downstairs. The footage shows her going to the roof an hour before her body was brought down. Twisha, who alleged harassment by her in-laws, died five months after her wedding.
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08:24 pm Monday, 18 May 2026
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After Noida woman Twisha Sharma was found dead in her matrimonial home in Bhopal, a CCTV footage has surfaced purportedly showing her husband Samarth Singh and others carrying her body downstairs. The footage shows her going to the roof an hour before her body was brought down. Twisha, who alleged harassment by her in-laws, died five months after her wedding.
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Haryana bars petrol, diesel vehicles for cab aggregator fleets in NCR
Haryana government has approved new rules for granting licences to cab aggregators, delivery service providers and e-commerce fleets operating in NCR areas. Under new rules, all vehicles added from January 1, 2026 onwards must run on CNG. The move follows a Commission for Air Quality Management direction barring new petrol and diesel vehicles in Delhi-NCR aggregator fleets from 2026.
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08:17 pm Monday, 18 May 2026
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Haryana government has approved new rules for granting licences to cab aggregators, delivery service providers and e-commerce fleets operating in NCR areas. Under new rules, all vehicles added from January 1, 2026 onwards must run on CNG. The move follows a Commission for Air Quality Management direction barring new petrol and diesel vehicles in Delhi-NCR aggregator fleets from 2026.
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08:17 pm Monday, 18 May 2026
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Main shooter who killed West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari's PA arrested from UP
Rajkumar, the main shooter who shot dead West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's personal assistant Chandranath Rath has been arrested from Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh. The CBI has obtained a transit remand for the accused and will produce him before the Special CBI Court in Kolkata on May 19. This comes after three accused were arrested from UP and Bihar.
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08:44 pm Monday, 18 May 2026
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Rajkumar, the main shooter who shot dead West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's personal assistant Chandranath Rath has been arrested from Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh. The CBI has obtained a transit remand for the accused and will produce him before the Special CBI Court in Kolkata on May 19. This comes after three accused were arrested from UP and Bihar.
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The world’s first Pokémon-inspired airport is opening in Japan
Japan is set to launch the world’s first Pokémon-themed airport at Noto Peninsula on July 7, 2026. The airport will feature Pokémon-inspired interiors, artwork, food, and shopping experiences. The makeover aims to boost tourism and bring positivity to the region after the 2024 earthquake.
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08:11 pm Monday, 18 May 2026
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Japan is set to launch the world’s first Pokémon-themed airport at Noto Peninsula on July 7, 2026. The airport will feature Pokémon-inspired interiors, artwork, food, and shopping experiences. The makeover aims to boost tourism and bring positivity to the region after the 2024 earthquake.
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Trump withdraws $10-billion case against IRS over tax returns leak
US President Donald Trump has withdrawn the $10-billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) over a leak of tax returns, reported AP. This comes after ABC News' report that Trump would drop the lawsuit as part of a deal that would create a $1.7-billion fund to pay allies of the president who believe they were wrongly investigated and prosecuted.
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08:58 pm Monday, 18 May 2026
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US President Donald Trump has withdrawn the $10-billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) over a leak of tax returns, reported AP. This comes after ABC News' report that Trump would drop the lawsuit as part of a deal that would create a $1.7-billion fund to pay allies of the president who believe they were wrongly investigated and prosecuted.
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PM Modi addresses business leaders at Oslo centre where Nobel Prize is awarded
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Norwegian counterpart Jonas Gahr Store addressed business leaders at the Oslo City Hall. The hall is the venue where the annual Nobel Peace Prize ceremony is held. PM Modi has received Norway's highest honour, following which he said, "This honour is dedicated to the people of India."
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08:57 pm Monday, 18 May 2026
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Norwegian counterpart Jonas Gahr Store addressed business leaders at the Oslo City Hall. The hall is the venue where the annual Nobel Peace Prize ceremony is held. PM Modi has received Norway's highest honour, following which he said, "This honour is dedicated to the people of India."
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IndiGo pilot spot jackals on Dhaka Airport runway, his conversation with ATC goes viral
An IndiGo pilot halted taxiing at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport after spotting two jackals near the runway. In his now-viral conversation with air traffic controller (ATC), the pilot was heard saying the jackal was 30 ft to the right of the plane. ATC officials sent a team to catch the animals which could only find a plastic bag there.
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08:55 pm Monday, 18 May 2026
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An IndiGo pilot halted taxiing at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport after spotting two jackals near the runway. In his now-viral conversation with air traffic controller (ATC), the pilot was heard saying the jackal was 30 ft to the right of the plane. ATC officials sent a team to catch the animals which could only find a plastic bag there.
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India & Norway sign agreement on exploration & uses of outer space
India and Norway signed several agreements during PM Narendra Modi's visit on Monday, including one on exploration and uses of outer space for peaceful purposes. MoUs were also signed for Green Strategic Partnership, technology, industrial research, digital development, health cooperation, and construction of tunnels. Norway joined the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative to work towards marine goals.
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08:52 pm Monday, 18 May 2026
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India and Norway signed several agreements during PM Narendra Modi's visit on Monday, including one on exploration and uses of outer space for peaceful purposes. MoUs were also signed for Green Strategic Partnership, technology, industrial research, digital development, health cooperation, and construction of tunnels. Norway joined the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative to work towards marine goals.
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Twisha was a drug addict, claims mother-in-law after her death; family denies allegations
Twisha Sharma, the Noida woman who was found dead five months after her wedding, was addicted to drugs, her mother-in-law and retired judge Giribala Singh alleged. Giribala alleged Twisha's "hands would tremble" if she didn't get her "fix". Meanwhile, Twisha's father said that it was Twisha's husband who was addicted to drugs. "I strongly suspect this was murder," he said.
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08:49 pm Monday, 18 May 2026
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Twisha Sharma, the Noida woman who was found dead five months after her wedding, was addicted to drugs, her mother-in-law and retired judge Giribala Singh alleged. Giribala alleged Twisha's "hands would tremble" if she didn't get her "fix". Meanwhile, Twisha's father said that it was Twisha's husband who was addicted to drugs. "I strongly suspect this was murder," he said.
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