Which are the 10 hottest places in India?
UP's Banda recorded India's highest temperature at 48°C on May 20. MP's Khajuraho was the second-hottest place at 47.4°C, while Maharashtra’s Wardha recorded the third highest temperature at 47.1°C. Rohtak (Haryana), Nagpur (Maharashtra), Nowgong (MP), Sriganganagar (Rajasthan), Amravati (Maharashtra), Chandrapur (Maharashtra) and Hamirpur (UP) recorded temperatures of 46.2°C and above.
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UP's Banda recorded India's highest temperature at 48°C on May 20. MP's Khajuraho was the second-hottest place at 47.4°C, while Maharashtra’s Wardha recorded the third highest temperature at 47.1°C. Rohtak (Haryana), Nagpur (Maharashtra), Nowgong (MP), Sriganganagar (Rajasthan), Amravati (Maharashtra), Chandrapur (Maharashtra) and Hamirpur (UP) recorded temperatures of 46.2°C and above.
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SpaceX's IPO papers reveal how much Musk is losing billions while betting on AI
The IPO papers filed by SpaceX revealed that Elon Musk is losing billions of dollars while betting on AI technology that hasn't been built yet. While Starlink reported an operating profit of $1.19 billion in January-March, SpaceX still ended up losing $1.94 billion on a $4.69-billion revenue. This is because its AI division lost $2.47 billion on just $818-million revenue.
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The IPO papers filed by SpaceX revealed that Elon Musk is losing billions of dollars while betting on AI technology that hasn't been built yet. While Starlink reported an operating profit of $1.19 billion in January-March, SpaceX still ended up losing $1.94 billion on a $4.69-billion revenue. This is because its AI division lost $2.47 billion on just $818-million revenue.
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Singing of Vande Mataram made compulsory in all madrasas of West Bengal
CM Suvendu Adhikari-led West Bengal government has made singing of Vande Mataram compulsory during morning assemblies in all madrasas across the state. Earlier, the state government made singing Vande Mataram mandatory in all school assemblies. The move follows a Home Ministry directive issued in January, which said Vande Mataram should be sung to mark 150 years of the national song.
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CM Suvendu Adhikari-led West Bengal government has made singing of Vande Mataram compulsory during morning assemblies in all madrasas across the state. Earlier, the state government made singing Vande Mataram mandatory in all school assemblies. The move follows a Home Ministry directive issued in January, which said Vande Mataram should be sung to mark 150 years of the national song.
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How much severance is Meta offering amid mass layoffs?
As Meta carries out layoffs, its US workers will reportedly get a severance package amounting to 16 weeks of base pay plus two weeks of pay for every year of continuous employment. The workers will also receive 18 months of healthcare coverage for themselves and their families. Employees outside the US impacted by the layoffs will receive similar country-specific packages.
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As Meta carries out layoffs, its US workers will reportedly get a severance package amounting to 16 weeks of base pay plus two weeks of pay for every year of continuous employment. The workers will also receive 18 months of healthcare coverage for themselves and their families. Employees outside the US impacted by the layoffs will receive similar country-specific packages.
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Which other stocks saw sharp rises over name confusion, similar to the Melody case?
Stocks of unrelated Parle Industries hit the upper circuit after PM Narendra Modi and Italian PM Giorgia Meloni's viral 'Melody' moment. This has happened before due to name confusion. LG Balakrishnan & Bros rallied amid LG Electronics' India IPO buzz in 2025, while Bombay Oxygen Investments soared over 120% in a month during the 2021 COVID-19 oxygen shortage, Groww reported.
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Stocks of unrelated Parle Industries hit the upper circuit after PM Narendra Modi and Italian PM Giorgia Meloni's viral 'Melody' moment. This has happened before due to name confusion. LG Balakrishnan & Bros rallied amid LG Electronics' India IPO buzz in 2025, while Bombay Oxygen Investments soared over 120% in a month during the 2021 COVID-19 oxygen shortage, Groww reported.
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Adnan Sami reacts to trolling over meeting Mohan Bhagwat, says 'I don't give a shit'
Singer Adnan Sami was trolled online after he shared pictures from his meeting with RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat. Reacting to the trolls, Adnan said he doesn’t “give a shit about what anybody thinks". He added, "I'm a free soul and...I do what I feel like...If somebody is nice to me, I'll be nice to them no matter who they are."
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10:53 am Thursday, 21 May 2026
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Singer Adnan Sami was trolled online after he shared pictures from his meeting with RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat. Reacting to the trolls, Adnan said he doesn’t “give a shit about what anybody thinks". He added, "I'm a free soul and...I do what I feel like...If somebody is nice to me, I'll be nice to them no matter who they are."
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What is Imposter Syndrome that Virat Kohli said he had?
Ex-India captain Virat Kohli recently revealed he had Imposter Syndrome, which is the persistent feeling of self-doubt and inadequacy, even when success is achieved. People with it often believe they're frauds and fear being exposed despite evidence of their competence. It can lead to anxiety, stress, and lack of self-confidence. Fear of being seen as failure is among its symptoms.
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10:47 am Thursday, 21 May 2026
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Ex-India captain Virat Kohli recently revealed he had Imposter Syndrome, which is the persistent feeling of self-doubt and inadequacy, even when success is achieved. People with it often believe they're frauds and fear being exposed despite evidence of their competence. It can lead to anxiety, stress, and lack of self-confidence. Fear of being seen as failure is among its symptoms.
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What did Meta's layoff email to thousands of employees say?
Meta's emails sent to 8,000 fired employees on May 20 said the reduction in head count was part of a "continued effort to run the company more efficiently". Employees were informed that they would immediately enter a "non-working notice period". Email also contained details on the severance package, certain disability benefits, health insurance support and access badges and internal systems.
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11:13 am Thursday, 21 May 2026
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Meta's emails sent to 8,000 fired employees on May 20 said the reduction in head count was part of a "continued effort to run the company more efficiently". Employees were informed that they would immediately enter a "non-working notice period". Email also contained details on the severance package, certain disability benefits, health insurance support and access badges and internal systems.
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Rupee recovers 61 paise from record low of 96.86 after RBI's move
The Indian Rupee recovered 61 paise on Thursday to ₹96.25/USD after hitting a record closing low of ₹96.86/USD in the previous session. This comes after the RBI announced a $5-billion USD-INR buy-sell swap auction for a three-year tenor on May 26. Brent Crude prices dropped after US President Donald Trump indicated that negotiations with Iran were entering the final stages.
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The Indian Rupee recovered 61 paise on Thursday to ₹96.25/USD after hitting a record closing low of ₹96.86/USD in the previous session. This comes after the RBI announced a $5-billion USD-INR buy-sell swap auction for a three-year tenor on May 26. Brent Crude prices dropped after US President Donald Trump indicated that negotiations with Iran were entering the final stages.
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UK strikes $4.9 bn deal with Gulf states, first among G7 members
The UK on Wednesday announced a £3.7 billion ($4.9 billion) trade deal with six Gulf States, marking the first such deal among G7 members. The deal is expected to remove about £580 million in tariffs a year, and some of UK's exports are expected to become duty-free. The deal comprises Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
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The UK on Wednesday announced a £3.7 billion ($4.9 billion) trade deal with six Gulf States, marking the first such deal among G7 members. The deal is expected to remove about £580 million in tariffs a year, and some of UK's exports are expected to become duty-free. The deal comprises Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
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Please gather personal items & head home: Meta to laid-off staff
In an email sent to 8,000 laid-off employees on Wednesday, Meta said, "If you're already in the office, we ask that you please gather any personal items at your desk and head home." Meta said the layoffs were part of a "continued effort to run the company more efficiently" while also helping offset "other investments" being made by the business.
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11:01 am Thursday, 21 May 2026
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In an email sent to 8,000 laid-off employees on Wednesday, Meta said, "If you're already in the office, we ask that you please gather any personal items at your desk and head home." Meta said the layoffs were part of a "continued effort to run the company more efficiently" while also helping offset "other investments" being made by the business.
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Hardik Pandya fined 10% of match fee for hitting bails with force
MI captain Hardik Pandya has been fined 10% of his match fee and handed one demerit point for breaching Article 2.2 of IPL's Code of Conduct during their match against KKR. The incident happened during KKR's chase, when Pandya knocked the bails with force while walking back to his run-up. He admitted the offence and accepted the match referee's sanction.
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MI captain Hardik Pandya has been fined 10% of his match fee and handed one demerit point for breaching Article 2.2 of IPL's Code of Conduct during their match against KKR. The incident happened during KKR's chase, when Pandya knocked the bails with force while walking back to his run-up. He admitted the offence and accepted the match referee's sanction.
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MS Dhoni returns to Ranchi, to rejoin CSK squad if they reach playoffs
Former CSK captain MS Dhoni has returned home to Ranchi due to a thumb injury without playing a single IPL 2026 match, the franchise's batting coach Mike Hussey confirmed. Dhoni will rejoin the squad if they qualify for the IPL 2026 playoffs, Hussey added. CSK are currently seventh on the points table with one match remaining.
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Former CSK captain MS Dhoni has returned home to Ranchi due to a thumb injury without playing a single IPL 2026 match, the franchise's batting coach Mike Hussey confirmed. Dhoni will rejoin the squad if they qualify for the IPL 2026 playoffs, Hussey added. CSK are currently seventh on the points table with one match remaining.
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21 TVK, 2 Congress MLAs take oath as Vijay's Cabinet expands in TN
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay expanded his Cabinet today with induction of 23 MLAs in the Council of Ministers. As many as 21 MLAs from Vijay's TVK and 2 from the ally Congress took oath as ministers in the new government. Among the MLAs who took oath today are Srinath, Kamali S, C Vijayalakshmi, RV Ranjithkumar, Vinoth and Rajeev, among others.
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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay expanded his Cabinet today with induction of 23 MLAs in the Council of Ministers. As many as 21 MLAs from Vijay's TVK and 2 from the ally Congress took oath as ministers in the new government. Among the MLAs who took oath today are Srinath, Kamali S, C Vijayalakshmi, RV Ranjithkumar, Vinoth and Rajeev, among others.
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Twisha Sharma's mother-in-law called people in judiciary after death: Family
Family of Twisha Sharma, who was found dead at her marital home, alleged that Twisha's mother-in-law Giribala Singh made phone calls to multiple individuals, including people linked to the judiciary, a day after her death. The family stated that Giribala, a retired additional district judge, also called people who had installed CCTV cameras at the house.
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11:44 am Thursday, 21 May 2026
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Family of Twisha Sharma, who was found dead at her marital home, alleged that Twisha's mother-in-law Giribala Singh made phone calls to multiple individuals, including people linked to the judiciary, a day after her death. The family stated that Giribala, a retired additional district judge, also called people who had installed CCTV cameras at the house.
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Massive fire breaks out at market complex near Thane railway station; 2 killed
A massive fire broke out at a market complex near Thane railway station on Thursday, killing a fireman and a security guard. All available fire engines from Thane were pressed into service, but firefighters faced difficulties due to the large stock of highly combustible garments stored inside the market stalls. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.
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11:38 am Thursday, 21 May 2026
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A massive fire broke out at a market complex near Thane railway station on Thursday, killing a fireman and a security guard. All available fire engines from Thane were pressed into service, but firefighters faced difficulties due to the large stock of highly combustible garments stored inside the market stalls. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.
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Bhopal Police raise reward for Twisha's missing husband to ₹30,000
The Bhopal Police have increased the reward for information leading to the arrest of late Twisha Sharma's husband, Samarth Singh, from ₹10,000 to ₹30,000. Singh, an advocate, has been on the run since May 12, the day Twisha allegedly died by suicide. Police earlier issued a lookout notice against Samarth, who faces dowry death-related and other charges under the BNS.
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11:33 am Thursday, 21 May 2026
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The Bhopal Police have increased the reward for information leading to the arrest of late Twisha Sharma's husband, Samarth Singh, from ₹10,000 to ₹30,000. Singh, an advocate, has been on the run since May 12, the day Twisha allegedly died by suicide. Police earlier issued a lookout notice against Samarth, who faces dowry death-related and other charges under the BNS.
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UPSC announces 2027 dates for Civil Services, NDA, CDS and other exams
The UPSC has released its examination calendar for 2027. Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination will take place on May 23, 2027, while Civil Services (Main) Examination will begin from August 20, 2027. NDA & NA (I) and CDS (I) exams are scheduled for April 11, 2027, while NDA & NA (II) and CDS (II) will be conducted on September 19, 2027.
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The UPSC has released its examination calendar for 2027. Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination will take place on May 23, 2027, while Civil Services (Main) Examination will begin from August 20, 2027. NDA & NA (I) and CDS (I) exams are scheduled for April 11, 2027, while NDA & NA (II) and CDS (II) will be conducted on September 19, 2027.
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Anthropic's revenue seeing 'explosive growth', may help it see its first profit: Report
Anthropic's revenue is set to more than double to $10.9 billion in April-June as it sees an "explosive rate of growth", WSJ reported. The Claude-maker disclosed the number to investors amid an ongoing funding round that's likely to make it more valuable than OpenAI. Anthropic, which wasn't expecting profits till 2028, is now set to record its first-ever profitable quarter.
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Anthropic's revenue is set to more than double to $10.9 billion in April-June as it sees an "explosive rate of growth", WSJ reported. The Claude-maker disclosed the number to investors amid an ongoing funding round that's likely to make it more valuable than OpenAI. Anthropic, which wasn't expecting profits till 2028, is now set to record its first-ever profitable quarter.
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US can wait a few days for right answers from Iran: Trump
US President Donald Trump said the country is prepared to wait "a few days" for the "right answers" from Iran as negotiations between US and Iran entered what he described as a decisive phase. Trump said the talks were "right on the borderline" and warned that situation could escalate rapidly if diplomacy failed. "We're all ready to go," he added.
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US President Donald Trump said the country is prepared to wait "a few days" for the "right answers" from Iran as negotiations between US and Iran entered what he described as a decisive phase. Trump said the talks were "right on the borderline" and warned that situation could escalate rapidly if diplomacy failed. "We're all ready to go," he added.
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