$100 bn EFTA investment to India achievable in 15 years: PM Modi in Norway
PM Narendra Modi addressed business leaders in Norway, saying that under an EFTA agreement, a $100 billion investment and 100 million job creation target in the next 15 years in India is set. Adding that it is ambitious but achievable, he invited Norwegian companies to invest in India's nutrition and health sectors owing to demand created by country's middle class.
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10:01 pm Monday, 18 May 2026
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PM Narendra Modi addressed business leaders in Norway, saying that under an EFTA agreement, a $100 billion investment and 100 million job creation target in the next 15 years in India is set. Adding that it is ambitious but achievable, he invited Norwegian companies to invest in India's nutrition and health sectors owing to demand created by country's middle class.
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10:01 pm Monday, 18 May 2026
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1984 Maruti 800 ₹60,000 bill goes viral, authenticity questioned
A viral 1984 Maruti 800 bill has surprised social media users, showing the iconic car was purchased for just ₹60,000 on-road. The post has sparked nostalgia and debate over how affordable vehicles once were in India. Users are comparing then and now car prices, while some question the authenticity of the viral vintage bill circulating online.
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09:38 pm Monday, 18 May 2026
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A viral 1984 Maruti 800 bill has surprised social media users, showing the iconic car was purchased for just ₹60,000 on-road. The post has sparked nostalgia and debate over how affordable vehicles once were in India. Users are comparing then and now car prices, while some question the authenticity of the viral vintage bill circulating online.
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4 killed, 8 injured in mass shooting in Turkey
At least four people were killed and eight others injured after a gunman opened fire in the southern Turkish city of Mersin, Turkish news agency DHA said. At least two victims were killed inside a restaurant, while two others died elsewhere, it added. The attacker, reportedly a 17-year-old armed with a shotgun, fled the scene in a car.
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10:27 pm Monday, 18 May 2026
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At least four people were killed and eight others injured after a gunman opened fire in the southern Turkish city of Mersin, Turkish news agency DHA said. At least two victims were killed inside a restaurant, while two others died elsewhere, it added. The attacker, reportedly a 17-year-old armed with a shotgun, fled the scene in a car.
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'GOAT' director gifts 'TN07 CM2026' number plate from the film to Tamil Nadu CM Vijay
Director Venkat Prabhu has gifted 'TN07 CM2026' number plate to Tamil Nadu CM Vijay on Monday. A similar number plate had featured in their 2024 film 'The Greatest of All Time (GOAT)'. The movie had released months after Vijay launched TVK in February 2024, with fans considering it as a symbolic reference to the 2026 Assembly elections.
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10:27 pm Monday, 18 May 2026
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Director Venkat Prabhu has gifted 'TN07 CM2026' number plate to Tamil Nadu CM Vijay on Monday. A similar number plate had featured in their 2024 film 'The Greatest of All Time (GOAT)'. The movie had released months after Vijay launched TVK in February 2024, with fans considering it as a symbolic reference to the 2026 Assembly elections.
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10:27 pm Monday, 18 May 2026
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Dumacrats & media have lost their way: Trump on US' war coverage
US President Donald Trump launched a barrage of attacks on US media outlets for their coverage of the Iran war, calling them "crazy". Trump called out "Fake news media" for headlining that Iran had a masterful and brilliant victory over the US, stating that it "wasn't even close". He added, "The Dumacrats and media have totally lost their way."
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10:21 pm Monday, 18 May 2026
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US President Donald Trump launched a barrage of attacks on US media outlets for their coverage of the Iran war, calling them "crazy". Trump called out "Fake news media" for headlining that Iran had a masterful and brilliant victory over the US, stating that it "wasn't even close". He added, "The Dumacrats and media have totally lost their way."
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10:21 pm Monday, 18 May 2026
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How a move by Indian refiners increased gas prices in California?
The move by Indian refiners to maximise LPG output amid the Strait of Hormuz blockade has increased gas prices in California. This is because the refiners have cut production of alkylates, which are made using LPG. As a result, fewer alkylates are being exported to California, which uses them as one of the main components in gasoline, increasing the prices.
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10:17 pm Monday, 18 May 2026
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The move by Indian refiners to maximise LPG output amid the Strait of Hormuz blockade has increased gas prices in California. This is because the refiners have cut production of alkylates, which are made using LPG. As a result, fewer alkylates are being exported to California, which uses them as one of the main components in gasoline, increasing the prices.
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10:17 pm Monday, 18 May 2026
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Man claims his IITian cousin got ₹3 lakh stipend, hotel stay during internship; sparks debate
A man sparked a debate after his post, in which he wrote, "22-year-old cousin, IIT, got internship...in Bangalore. 3 lakh/month, plus stay in a hotel." Reacting to his post, people said, "22 year olds getting 3L/month internships while experienced employees are facing layoffs. Seriously not balanced," and "I'm not able to earn 1/4th of this after years of experience."
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10:15 pm Monday, 18 May 2026
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A man sparked a debate after his post, in which he wrote, "22-year-old cousin, IIT, got internship...in Bangalore. 3 lakh/month, plus stay in a hotel." Reacting to his post, people said, "22 year olds getting 3L/month internships while experienced employees are facing layoffs. Seriously not balanced," and "I'm not able to earn 1/4th of this after years of experience."
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US wants Pak's support on all issues, doesn't support us on Kashmir: Pak diplomat in 2022
A leaked classified document has revealed that former Pakistani ambassador to the US, Asad Majeed Khan, told US diplomat Donald Lu in 2022 that while Washington expects Islamabad's support on all issues, it doesn't support Pakistan on issues like Kashmir. India has consistently said that Kashmir is an integral part of India and New Delhi won't allow third-party interference.
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10:38 pm Monday, 18 May 2026
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A leaked classified document has revealed that former Pakistani ambassador to the US, Asad Majeed Khan, told US diplomat Donald Lu in 2022 that while Washington expects Islamabad's support on all issues, it doesn't support Pakistan on issues like Kashmir. India has consistently said that Kashmir is an integral part of India and New Delhi won't allow third-party interference.
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10:38 pm Monday, 18 May 2026
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We decided not to expand WFH: Zoho Co-founder Sridhar Vembu
Amid government's push for work from home, Zoho Co-founder Sridhar Vembu said the company won't expand work from home for employees. He noted productivity of face-to-face problem solving is higher in Research and Development, adding, "Collaboration happens more fluidly face-to-face and we come up with better solutions." Vembu said Zoho is exploring ways to save fuel and improve sustainability.
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10:35 pm Monday, 18 May 2026
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Amid government's push for work from home, Zoho Co-founder Sridhar Vembu said the company won't expand work from home for employees. He noted productivity of face-to-face problem solving is higher in Research and Development, adding, "Collaboration happens more fluidly face-to-face and we come up with better solutions." Vembu said Zoho is exploring ways to save fuel and improve sustainability.
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10:35 pm Monday, 18 May 2026
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PM Modi invites Norway to partner in India's clean energy future
PM Narendra Modi addressed the India-Norway Business and Research Summit and invited Norway to become a key partner in India's clean energy future. Stating that nobody in the world can match aspirations like India's in the clean energy sector, he announced the country's target of producing 500 GW of clean energy and 5 million tonnes of green hydrogen by 2030.
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10:33 pm Monday, 18 May 2026
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PM Narendra Modi addressed the India-Norway Business and Research Summit and invited Norway to become a key partner in India's clean energy future. Stating that nobody in the world can match aspirations like India's in the clean energy sector, he announced the country's target of producing 500 GW of clean energy and 5 million tonnes of green hydrogen by 2030.
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For representation only: Railway official as '1st image' of bullet train surfaces
A senior Railway official has said that the "first image" of the bullet train put up at Rail Bhawan is for representation only. "We might remove it [the image] if it creates a controversy...Since the bullet train is the country's most ambitious and dream project, it has created a lot of sensation," the official told PTI.
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10:59 pm Monday, 18 May 2026
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A senior Railway official has said that the "first image" of the bullet train put up at Rail Bhawan is for representation only. "We might remove it [the image] if it creates a controversy...Since the bullet train is the country's most ambitious and dream project, it has created a lot of sensation," the official told PTI.
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Crowd roars as MS Dhoni joins CSK players for group photo in last home match in IPL 2026
Crowd erupted at Chepauk Stadium as MS Dhoni walked onto the ground to join his CSK teammates for a group picture during mid-innings break in their last home match of IPL 2026 against SRH. Notably, Dhoni has joined CSK squad on a matchday for first time this season. Dhoni hasn't featured in a single IPL 2026 match due to injury.
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10:53 pm Monday, 18 May 2026
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Crowd erupted at Chepauk Stadium as MS Dhoni walked onto the ground to join his CSK teammates for a group picture during mid-innings break in their last home match of IPL 2026 against SRH. Notably, Dhoni has joined CSK squad on a matchday for first time this season. Dhoni hasn't featured in a single IPL 2026 match due to injury.
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Woman crushed to death amid fight between 2 elephants in Karnataka
A woman tourist was crushed to death after a fight broke out between two elephants, and one of them fell on her in Karnataka's Kodagu. The incident took place when the elephants were being bathed at an elephant camp. The woman was pulled out of the water and rushed to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared her dead on arrival.
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10:53 pm Monday, 18 May 2026
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A woman tourist was crushed to death after a fight broke out between two elephants, and one of them fell on her in Karnataka's Kodagu. The incident took place when the elephants were being bathed at an elephant camp. The woman was pulled out of the water and rushed to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared her dead on arrival.
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BJP govt to remove controversial football-themed statue designed by Mamata Banerjee
The BJP government in West Bengal will remove a football-themed statue, which was designed by former CM Mamata Banerjee. The statue of giant legs having a football on top was installed in 2017 at Salt Lake Stadium. "Such an ugly-looking statue, two legs cut at torso and football above it does not make sense," said Sports Minister Nisith Pramanik.
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10:52 pm Monday, 18 May 2026
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The BJP government in West Bengal will remove a football-themed statue, which was designed by former CM Mamata Banerjee. The statue of giant legs having a football on top was installed in 2017 at Salt Lake Stadium. "Such an ugly-looking statue, two legs cut at torso and football above it does not make sense," said Sports Minister Nisith Pramanik.
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US drops all criminal charges against Gautam Adani, case closed permanently
The US Department of Justice has permanently dropped all criminal charges against billionaire Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar, bringing the fraud case in New York to a complete close. Prosecutors concluded they could not sustain the allegations. In November 2024, Adani and others were accused of participating in bribery scheme involving $265 million in payments to Indian government officials.
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10:47 pm Monday, 18 May 2026
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The US Department of Justice has permanently dropped all criminal charges against billionaire Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar, bringing the fraud case in New York to a complete close. Prosecutors concluded they could not sustain the allegations. In November 2024, Adani and others were accused of participating in bribery scheme involving $265 million in payments to Indian government officials.
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US extends waiver on sanctions for Russian seaborne oil by 30 days
US Treasury Department has extended its sanctions waiver on Russian seaborne oil for 30 days amid Iran war. "This...will help stabilise the physical crude market and ensure oil reaches the most energy-vulnerable countries," said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. He added the waiver would help reroute existing supply to countries most in need by reducing China's ability to stockpile discounted oil.
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11:12 pm Monday, 18 May 2026
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US Treasury Department has extended its sanctions waiver on Russian seaborne oil for 30 days amid Iran war. "This...will help stabilise the physical crude market and ensure oil reaches the most energy-vulnerable countries," said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. He added the waiver would help reroute existing supply to countries most in need by reducing China's ability to stockpile discounted oil.
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11:12 pm Monday, 18 May 2026
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Prediction markets Kalshi, Polymarket operating in India despite being banned since May 1
Prediction trading platforms Kalshi and Polymarket are operating in India despite a government advisory dated April 25 calling them "illegal", and a ban that went into effect on May 1. Users are accessing platforms using VPNs even as officials warned VPN providers of legal trouble for doing so. Kalshi said it hasn't been asked to cease operations in India.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
11:10 pm Monday, 18 May 2026
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Prediction trading platforms Kalshi and Polymarket are operating in India despite a government advisory dated April 25 calling them "illegal", and a ban that went into effect on May 1. Users are accessing platforms using VPNs even as officials warned VPN providers of legal trouble for doing so. Kalshi said it hasn't been asked to cease operations in India.
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11:10 pm Monday, 18 May 2026
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13 killed in tempo-truck collision in Maha, CM announces ex-gratia
At least 13 people were killed and 20 others injured in an accident on the Mumbai–Ahmedabad Highway in Maharashtra's Palghar, officials said. A tempo carrying over 50 passengers for an engagement ceremony collided with a container truck around 4 pm, they added. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced ₹5 lakh ex-gratia for the next of kin of the deceased.
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11:09 pm Monday, 18 May 2026
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At least 13 people were killed and 20 others injured in an accident on the Mumbai–Ahmedabad Highway in Maharashtra's Palghar, officials said. A tempo carrying over 50 passengers for an engagement ceremony collided with a container truck around 4 pm, they added. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced ₹5 lakh ex-gratia for the next of kin of the deceased.
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11:09 pm Monday, 18 May 2026
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Iran ready to give uranium to Russia instead of US: Report
Iran is ready to hand over its enriched uranium to Russia instead of the US under certain conditions, according to TASS. The revised draft agreement with the US also suggests that Iran may drop its compensation demands in exchange for economic concessions from US. It also seeks a long-term suspension of its nuclear programme instead of fully scrapping it.
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
11:08 pm Monday, 18 May 2026
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Iran is ready to hand over its enriched uranium to Russia instead of the US under certain conditions, according to TASS. The revised draft agreement with the US also suggests that Iran may drop its compensation demands in exchange for economic concessions from US. It also seeks a long-term suspension of its nuclear programme instead of fully scrapping it.
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11:08 pm Monday, 18 May 2026
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Shakira acquitted in tax fraud case, Spain govt to reimburse $70 million
Spain's High Court acquitted Shakira of tax fraud, which accused her of not paying 14.5 million euros in income tax from 2012-2014, reported Reuters. The Treasury will reimburse Shakira with over 60 million euros ($70 million), including interest, overturning the 55 million euro fine imposed on her. Shakira's defence said the 8-year-old case reflects "lack of rigour in administrative practice".
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11:03 pm Monday, 18 May 2026
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Spain's High Court acquitted Shakira of tax fraud, which accused her of not paying 14.5 million euros in income tax from 2012-2014, reported Reuters. The Treasury will reimburse Shakira with over 60 million euros ($70 million), including interest, overturning the 55 million euro fine imposed on her. Shakira's defence said the 8-year-old case reflects "lack of rigour in administrative practice".
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