Meloni praises PM Modi, says 'he's popular among citizens after many years in govt'
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "I have personally learned to appreciate the vision, the pragmatism and...leadership of the PM, as shown by how popular he is amongst his citizens after many years in government," Meloni said. "It's safe to say that...Italy and India are closer than they have ever been," she added.
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Italian PM Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "I have personally learned to appreciate the vision, the pragmatism and...leadership of the PM, as shown by how popular he is amongst his citizens after many years in government," Meloni said. "It's safe to say that...Italy and India are closer than they have ever been," she added.
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Iran threatens to take war 'beyond Middle East' if Trump resumes strikes
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warned that the Middle East war could spread "beyond the region" if US or Israel launches fresh attacks on Iran. IRGC added that its "crushing blows" would hit places "you cannot imagine". The warning came after US President Donald Trump said he was "an hour away" from approving new strikes on Iran.
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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warned that the Middle East war could spread "beyond the region" if US or Israel launches fresh attacks on Iran. IRGC added that its "crushing blows" would hit places "you cannot imagine". The warning came after US President Donald Trump said he was "an hour away" from approving new strikes on Iran.
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Got rid of HR team, it was creating issues that didn't exist: Bolt CEO Breslow
Ryan Breslow, the CEO of checkout technology company Bolt, said his company "got rid" of its HR team. "HR team was creating problems that didn't exist...Those problems disappeared when I let them go," Breslow added. "We're back in startup mode again," he said, adding that Bolt now has a smaller people operations team to serve as a resource for employees.
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08:42 pm Wednesday, 20 May 2026
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Ryan Breslow, the CEO of checkout technology company Bolt, said his company "got rid" of its HR team. "HR team was creating problems that didn't exist...Those problems disappeared when I let them go," Breslow added. "We're back in startup mode again," he said, adding that Bolt now has a smaller people operations team to serve as a resource for employees.
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Singer Inder Kaur left career for 'fiancé' before alleged murder, says family
The body of Punjabi singer Inder Kaur was recovered from Neelon canal in Ludhiana on Tuesday. Police said prima facie investigations suggest her fiancé, Sukhwinder Singh Sukha, allegedly travelled from Canada to India to execute the murder. "She left her singing career because of him," her cousin said. She later refused to marry him after learning he was already married.
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The body of Punjabi singer Inder Kaur was recovered from Neelon canal in Ludhiana on Tuesday. Police said prima facie investigations suggest her fiancé, Sukhwinder Singh Sukha, allegedly travelled from Canada to India to execute the murder. "She left her singing career because of him," her cousin said. She later refused to marry him after learning he was already married.
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WB CM Suvendu announces law to 'detect, delete and deport' illegal infiltrators
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday announced that a new 'detect, delete and deport' law has come into effect. He said the law must be implemented in all police stations adjacent to the borders of the state. He added that under this system, infiltrators will be caught by the state police and handed over to the BSF for deportation.
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West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday announced that a new 'detect, delete and deport' law has come into effect. He said the law must be implemented in all police stations adjacent to the borders of the state. He added that under this system, infiltrators will be caught by the state police and handed over to the BSF for deportation.
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Small scratch behind ear: Iran as it junks report of severe injury to Mojtaba
Iran has dismissed reports of serious injuries to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, saying he is in "full health" despite speculation following recent strikes. Officials claimed he suffered only minor injuries, including a small scratch behind the ear, and rejected foreign media reports suggesting severe harm. Iranian agencies said rumours were being spread to create confusion about his condition.
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Iran has dismissed reports of serious injuries to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, saying he is in "full health" despite speculation following recent strikes. Officials claimed he suffered only minor injuries, including a small scratch behind the ear, and rejected foreign media reports suggesting severe harm. Iranian agencies said rumours were being spread to create confusion about his condition.
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India's peak power demand hits record high for 3rd consecutive day
India’s peak power demand touched a new record of 265.44 GW at 3:45 pm on Wednesday. "The levels surpassed yesterday's peak demand (solar hours) of 260.45 GW, which was also successfully met," Ministry of Power said. This marks third consecutive day of record-high demand being achieved. The surge comes amid an intense heatwave, driving up electricity consumption in the country.
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India’s peak power demand touched a new record of 265.44 GW at 3:45 pm on Wednesday. "The levels surpassed yesterday's peak demand (solar hours) of 260.45 GW, which was also successfully met," Ministry of Power said. This marks third consecutive day of record-high demand being achieved. The surge comes amid an intense heatwave, driving up electricity consumption in the country.
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IAS Tukaram Mundhe gets transferred for 25th time in 21-yr career
The 2005-batch IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe has been transferred for 25th time in his 21-year career and appointed commissioner of Food and Drugs Administration (FDA). FDA department comes under NCP minister Narhari Zirwal, and Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis is believed to be unhappy with Zirwal, HT reported. Mundhe is known for clashing with ministers of department where he is posted.
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09:59 pm Wednesday, 20 May 2026
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The 2005-batch IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe has been transferred for 25th time in his 21-year career and appointed commissioner of Food and Drugs Administration (FDA). FDA department comes under NCP minister Narhari Zirwal, and Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis is believed to be unhappy with Zirwal, HT reported. Mundhe is known for clashing with ministers of department where he is posted.
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Putin meets Chinese man who was photographed with him 26 years ago
Russian President Vladimir Putin, during his visit to China, got surprised after journalists located engineer Peng Pai, whom he met as a child 26 years ago. In 2000, both Pai and Putin were photographed when Putin was on his first official visit to China. During brief conversation, Putin invited him to visit Russia "anytime". The engineer replied, "I'll surely come."
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Russian President Vladimir Putin, during his visit to China, got surprised after journalists located engineer Peng Pai, whom he met as a child 26 years ago. In 2000, both Pai and Putin were photographed when Putin was on his first official visit to China. During brief conversation, Putin invited him to visit Russia "anytime". The engineer replied, "I'll surely come."
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Who is Cai Qi, China's second most powerful man?
Cai Qi, who was first senior Chinese official to shake hands with US President Trump after Xi Jinping, is considered Jinping's right-hand man. He has been serving as director of Communist Party's General Office since 2023. He oversees Xi's daily schedule and security coordination, among other things. Cai is believed to have access to Communist Party’s most closely guarded secrets.
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Cai Qi, who was first senior Chinese official to shake hands with US President Trump after Xi Jinping, is considered Jinping's right-hand man. He has been serving as director of Communist Party's General Office since 2023. He oversees Xi's daily schedule and security coordination, among other things. Cai is believed to have access to Communist Party’s most closely guarded secrets.
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PM Modi conferred UN food body FAO's highest honour, dedicates it to India's 'annadatas'
PM Modi was conferred with Food and Agriculture Organisation’s highest honour, Agricola Medal, in Rome. He was felicitated in recognition of his contribution to agriculture, food security and farmer welfare. "I dedicate this honour to India’s Annadatas," PM Modi said. "It is a recognition of hard work of our farmers, those associated with world of livestock and fisheries," he added.
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PM Modi was conferred with Food and Agriculture Organisation’s highest honour, Agricola Medal, in Rome. He was felicitated in recognition of his contribution to agriculture, food security and farmer welfare. "I dedicate this honour to India’s Annadatas," PM Modi said. "It is a recognition of hard work of our farmers, those associated with world of livestock and fisheries," he added.
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No more company-wide layoffs this year: CEO Mark Zuckerberg as Meta fires 8,000
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg told employees that he does not expect more company-wide layoffs this year, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters. His remark came on the same day the company started laying off around 8,000 employees. It is reportedly also transferring 7,000 other employees to new initiatives related to AI workflows.
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10:57 pm Wednesday, 20 May 2026
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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg told employees that he does not expect more company-wide layoffs this year, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters. His remark came on the same day the company started laying off around 8,000 employees. It is reportedly also transferring 7,000 other employees to new initiatives related to AI workflows.
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How does extreme heat affect the brain, kidney & heart?
According to Delhi-based Dr Rakesh Gupta, elderly people suffering from dementia or other disorders can become severely disoriented or confused due to prolonged heat. Extreme heat also causes more anxiety and psychological distress. Repeated dehydration impairs kidney function, and people in heat-intensive areas see rising cases of kidney stones. Extreme heat makes existing heart problems worse.
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According to Delhi-based Dr Rakesh Gupta, elderly people suffering from dementia or other disorders can become severely disoriented or confused due to prolonged heat. Extreme heat also causes more anxiety and psychological distress. Repeated dehydration impairs kidney function, and people in heat-intensive areas see rising cases of kidney stones. Extreme heat makes existing heart problems worse.
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Dermatologist explains what using too much sanitiser can do to one's hands
Dr Surbhi Deshpande, consultant dermatologist at Zynova Shalby Hospital, Mumbai, explained that excessive sanitiser use and frequent handwashing can damage skin barrier. "[It] can...[lead] to dryness, itching, and painful hand eczema," she added. Shalby observed that hand eczema appears as inflammation, irritation and dryness of hands. "There can also be bleeding due to deep cracks," she warned.
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Dr Surbhi Deshpande, consultant dermatologist at Zynova Shalby Hospital, Mumbai, explained that excessive sanitiser use and frequent handwashing can damage skin barrier. "[It] can...[lead] to dryness, itching, and painful hand eczema," she added. Shalby observed that hand eczema appears as inflammation, irritation and dryness of hands. "There can also be bleeding due to deep cracks," she warned.
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What is Nepal's proposed 'Romeo-Juliet' clause in rape law?
Nepal is considering a 'Romeo-Juliet' clause aimed at preventing consensual relationships between teenagers close in age from automatically being treated as rape cases. Currently, any sexual relationship involving person under 18 is automatically classified as statutory rape. The clause would create a limited exemption category for adolescents whose age difference doesn't exceed 3 years.
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Nepal is considering a 'Romeo-Juliet' clause aimed at preventing consensual relationships between teenagers close in age from automatically being treated as rape cases. Currently, any sexual relationship involving person under 18 is automatically classified as statutory rape. The clause would create a limited exemption category for adolescents whose age difference doesn't exceed 3 years.
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Tilak Varma takes 25 balls to hit 1st boundary vs KKR, most in IPL 2026
MI batter Tilak Varma took 25 balls to score his first boundary against KKR in Eden Gardens on Wednesday, the most balls taken by any batter for the first boundary in IPL 2026. Varma scored 20 runs off 32 balls, including just a six, with a strike rate of 62.50. MI have posted a target of 148 runs for KKR.
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MI batter Tilak Varma took 25 balls to score his first boundary against KKR in Eden Gardens on Wednesday, the most balls taken by any batter for the first boundary in IPL 2026. Varma scored 20 runs off 32 balls, including just a six, with a strike rate of 62.50. MI have posted a target of 148 runs for KKR.
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India, Italy upgrade ties to 'special strategic partnership'
India and Italy upgraded their ties to a special strategic partnership after talks between PM Narendra Modi and PM Giorgia Meloni. Both sides agreed to expand trade to €20 billion (around ₹2.24 lakh crore) by 2029 and strengthen defence cooperation. They also expressed concern over the West Asia situation and called for dialogue, and free navigation through Strait of Hormuz.
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India and Italy upgraded their ties to a special strategic partnership after talks between PM Narendra Modi and PM Giorgia Meloni. Both sides agreed to expand trade to €20 billion (around ₹2.24 lakh crore) by 2029 and strengthen defence cooperation. They also expressed concern over the West Asia situation and called for dialogue, and free navigation through Strait of Hormuz.
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Norwegian journalist's social media accounts suspended after clash with MEA
Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng, who attempted to clash with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) official and ask questions to PM Narendra Modi, has claimed that Meta has suspended her Facebook and Instagram accounts. Taking to X, Lyng shared screenshots showing that both her personal accounts had been deactivated. "It's a small price to pay for press freedom," she wrote.
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11:51 pm Wednesday, 20 May 2026
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Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng, who attempted to clash with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) official and ask questions to PM Narendra Modi, has claimed that Meta has suspended her Facebook and Instagram accounts. Taking to X, Lyng shared screenshots showing that both her personal accounts had been deactivated. "It's a small price to pay for press freedom," she wrote.
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Bengali actor Soham claims receiving death threats over stalled film
Bengali film actor and former TMC MLA Soham Chakraborty has claimed that producer Taru Das has threatened to kill him over a film that has been shelved since 2018, reported Sangbad Pratidin. Now, eight years later, Das reportedly hurled abuses and threatened to kill Soham if he didn't return the ₹15-lakh advance he had given the actor.
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11:50 pm Wednesday, 20 May 2026
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Bengali film actor and former TMC MLA Soham Chakraborty has claimed that producer Taru Das has threatened to kill him over a film that has been shelved since 2018, reported Sangbad Pratidin. Now, eight years later, Das reportedly hurled abuses and threatened to kill Soham if he didn't return the ₹15-lakh advance he had given the actor.
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Former Cuban President Raul Castro charged with murder in US
Former Cuban President Raul Castro has been indicted in US on murder and conspiracy charges. The charges are linked to an incident in 1996, in which Cuban jets shot down two small civilian planes operated by a group of Cuban exiles, killing four people. The move comes as US President Donald Trump has pushed for a regime change in Cuba.
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Former Cuban President Raul Castro has been indicted in US on murder and conspiracy charges. The charges are linked to an incident in 1996, in which Cuban jets shot down two small civilian planes operated by a group of Cuban exiles, killing four people. The move comes as US President Donald Trump has pushed for a regime change in Cuba.
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