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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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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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
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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08:00 pm Monday, 18 May 2026
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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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News By: Shalini ojha
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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08:24 pm Monday, 18 May 2026
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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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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
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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Govt warns of online gaming addiction, flags mental health risks: Report
The Union Health Ministry has sent a note to all ministries warning about the online gaming addiction, News18 reported. The note flagged the mental health risks, stating that prolonged gaming can trigger psychological distress, reduced concentration, low mood and declining motivation. It stated gaming becomes problematic when individuals begin to neglect studies or work and compromise sleep.
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09:08 pm Monday, 18 May 2026
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The Union Health Ministry has sent a note to all ministries warning about the online gaming addiction, News18 reported. The note flagged the mental health risks, stating that prolonged gaming can trigger psychological distress, reduced concentration, low mood and declining motivation. It stated gaming becomes problematic when individuals begin to neglect studies or work and compromise sleep.
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'I'm feeling suffocated here, please take me back,' Twisha told mother in chat before death
Twisha Sharma, a 31-year-old Noida woman who was found dead at her matrimonial home in Bhopal, told her mother in a chat before passing away, "I'm feeling suffocated here, please take me back." She also said that her in-laws were very cruel and her life had turned into hell. Twisha added that her husband had crossed all limits of cheapness.
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09:04 pm Monday, 18 May 2026
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Twisha Sharma, a 31-year-old Noida woman who was found dead at her matrimonial home in Bhopal, told her mother in a chat before passing away, "I'm feeling suffocated here, please take me back." She also said that her in-laws were very cruel and her life had turned into hell. Twisha added that her husband had crossed all limits of cheapness.
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Iran war cost 300 global companies at least $25 billion: Report
The US-Israel war has already cost companies around the world at least $25 billion, according to Reuters analysis. At least 279 companies have cited the war as a trigger for financial hit, including price increases and production cuts, analysis of corporate statements shows. Other firms have flagged buybacks, furloughed staff, added fuel surcharges, or have sought emergency government assistance.
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09:23 pm Monday, 18 May 2026
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The US-Israel war has already cost companies around the world at least $25 billion, according to Reuters analysis. At least 279 companies have cited the war as a trigger for financial hit, including price increases and production cuts, analysis of corporate statements shows. Other firms have flagged buybacks, furloughed staff, added fuel surcharges, or have sought emergency government assistance.
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09:23 pm Monday, 18 May 2026
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Pahalgam terror attack delayed Norway visit: PM Modi
PM Narendra Modi, during his visit to Norway, said his earlier planned visit last year was deferred due to the Pahalgam terror attack. He also thanked the Norwegian leadership for standing in solidarity with India against global terrorism and showing "true friendship". "I'm thankful for the grand welcome...Tomorrow, on Norway's Constitution Day, I'll congratulate the people of Norway," PM said.
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09:22 pm Monday, 18 May 2026
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PM Narendra Modi, during his visit to Norway, said his earlier planned visit last year was deferred due to the Pahalgam terror attack. He also thanked the Norwegian leadership for standing in solidarity with India against global terrorism and showing "true friendship". "I'm thankful for the grand welcome...Tomorrow, on Norway's Constitution Day, I'll congratulate the people of Norway," PM said.
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09:22 pm Monday, 18 May 2026
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Adani reaches ₹2,647-crore settlement with US for allegedly violating Iran sanctions
Adani Enterprises has reached a $275-million (₹2,647 crore) settlement with the US Department of Treasury over the company's potential civil liability for 32 alleged violations of US sanctions on Iran. Adani Enterprises had bought LPG shipments from a Dubai-based trader which had actually originated from Iran, stated the department. In 2025, Adani Group had called the allegations baseless.
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09:15 pm Monday, 18 May 2026
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Adani Enterprises has reached a $275-million (₹2,647 crore) settlement with the US Department of Treasury over the company's potential civil liability for 32 alleged violations of US sanctions on Iran. Adani Enterprises had bought LPG shipments from a Dubai-based trader which had actually originated from Iran, stated the department. In 2025, Adani Group had called the allegations baseless.
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Ex-eBay employee builds fully AI run marketing firm with 27 agents
Former eBay employee Linara Bozieva started an AI-powered marketing company run by 27 AI agents instead of human staff after being laid off following 11 years at eBay. The AI agents handle almost everything, including market research, ad campaigns, analytics, creative work and customer conversions. She said the entire AI system doesn't cost more than $1,000 (over ₹96,000) a month.
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News By: Neeraja Nath
09:43 pm Monday, 18 May 2026
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Former eBay employee Linara Bozieva started an AI-powered marketing company run by 27 AI agents instead of human staff after being laid off following 11 years at eBay. The AI agents handle almost everything, including market research, ad campaigns, analytics, creative work and customer conversions. She said the entire AI system doesn't cost more than $1,000 (over ₹96,000) a month.
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