Legendary dholak player Mir Haji Kasam awarded Padma Shri
Legendary dholak player from Gujarat, Mir Haji Kasam, was awarded Padma Shri for art (dholak). Born in Junagadh, he lost his mother at a very young age while his father made ends meet by playing the dholak at events. Learning from his father, he soon became a maestro playing bhajans, kawalis and ghazals and transforming dholak into lead solo instrument.
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Legendary dholak player from Gujarat, Mir Haji Kasam, was awarded Padma Shri for art (dholak). Born in Junagadh, he lost his mother at a very young age while his father made ends meet by playing the dholak at events. Learning from his father, he soon became a maestro playing bhajans, kawalis and ghazals and transforming dholak into lead solo instrument.
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Ranveer Singh issues statement after being banned by film workers' body
Actor Ranveer Singh issued a statement through his spokesperson after FWICE banned him over his decision to exit Farhan Akhtar's 'Don 3'. Ranveer has highest regard for those associated with 'Don' franchise and chose to maintain silence as he believes "professional discussions and personal equations are best handled with dignity". "His focus remains firmly on his work," the statement added.
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08:29 pm Monday, 25 May 2026
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Actor Ranveer Singh issued a statement through his spokesperson after FWICE banned him over his decision to exit Farhan Akhtar's 'Don 3'. Ranveer has highest regard for those associated with 'Don' franchise and chose to maintain silence as he believes "professional discussions and personal equations are best handled with dignity". "His focus remains firmly on his work," the statement added.
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Vempaty Kutumba Sastry receives Padma Shri in Literature & Education
Professor Vempaty Kutumba Sastry, the 75-year-old Sanskrit scholar and author from Andhra Pradesh, was conferred with Padma Shri 2026 under Literature and Education category. He served two consecutive terms as President of the International Association of Sanskrit Studies and has authored and edited 15 books. Sastry has worked for decades to make Sanskrit more accessible for newer generations.
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08:21 pm Monday, 25 May 2026
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Professor Vempaty Kutumba Sastry, the 75-year-old Sanskrit scholar and author from Andhra Pradesh, was conferred with Padma Shri 2026 under Literature and Education category. He served two consecutive terms as President of the International Association of Sanskrit Studies and has authored and edited 15 books. Sastry has worked for decades to make Sanskrit more accessible for newer generations.
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Which countries has Trump asked to join the Abraham Accords?
US President Donald Trump has "mandatorily" asked muslim-majority nations, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkiye, Egypt, and Jordan to immediately join the Abraham Accords to normalise their relations with Israel as part of the Iran peace deal. "It may be possible that one or two have a reason for not doing so, and that will be accepted," he wrote.
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08:42 pm Monday, 25 May 2026
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US President Donald Trump has "mandatorily" asked muslim-majority nations, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkiye, Egypt, and Jordan to immediately join the Abraham Accords to normalise their relations with Israel as part of the Iran peace deal. "It may be possible that one or two have a reason for not doing so, and that will be accepted," he wrote.
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Man who fired at police, hurled 20 bombs paraded by WB police
West Bengal BJP unit has shared a video showing police parading Akash Singh, the alleged don of Howrah, who is accused of shooting at policemen in 2021 and hurling over 20 bombs. In the video, the accused man can be seen being paraded in undergarments. "Criminals will be exposed...and brought to justice in full public view," the BJP said.
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08:49 pm Monday, 25 May 2026
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West Bengal BJP unit has shared a video showing police parading Akash Singh, the alleged don of Howrah, who is accused of shooting at policemen in 2021 and hurling over 20 bombs. In the video, the accused man can be seen being paraded in undergarments. "Criminals will be exposed...and brought to justice in full public view," the BJP said.
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TN CM Vijay scraps old 4-show rule, theatres can screen 5 shows/day for 1st week
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay announced that theatres will now be allowed to run five shows per day during a film's first week of release, scrapping the 1957 four-show limit rule. The official note also added that producers will no longer need to obtain permissions from the government or licensing officers. This comes ahead release of Vijay's film 'Jana Nayagan'.
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09:12 pm Monday, 25 May 2026
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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay announced that theatres will now be allowed to run five shows per day during a film's first week of release, scrapping the 1957 four-show limit rule. The official note also added that producers will no longer need to obtain permissions from the government or licensing officers. This comes ahead release of Vijay's film 'Jana Nayagan'.
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Delhi Gymkhana Club rent rose 10,000% to ₹47 crore in 2026: Report
Delhi Gymkhana Club, which has been asked to vacate its premises by June 5, saw an increase in its annual rent by 10,000% to ₹47 crore in 2026, Indian Express reported. The annual rent rose from ₹409.50 to over ₹4.10 crore in 2023 and was increased to over ₹47.59 crore in April 2026. The club had opposed the rent hike.
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09:19 pm Monday, 25 May 2026
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Delhi Gymkhana Club, which has been asked to vacate its premises by June 5, saw an increase in its annual rent by 10,000% to ₹47 crore in 2026, Indian Express reported. The annual rent rose from ₹409.50 to over ₹4.10 crore in 2023 and was increased to over ₹47.59 crore in April 2026. The club had opposed the rent hike.
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Investors gain ₹5.5 lakh crore as Sensex rises 1,074 points
Equity investors gained nearly ₹5.5 lakh crore on Monday as the market capitalisation of BSE-listed firms rose from ₹462.25 lakh crore at Friday's close to ₹467.74 lakh crore today. The BSE Sensex surged 1,073.61 points to close at 76,488.96, while the Nifty 50 climbed 312.40 points to 24,031.70. Nifty 50 crossed the 24,000-mark for the first time since May 8.
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Equity investors gained nearly ₹5.5 lakh crore on Monday as the market capitalisation of BSE-listed firms rose from ₹462.25 lakh crore at Friday's close to ₹467.74 lakh crore today. The BSE Sensex surged 1,073.61 points to close at 76,488.96, while the Nifty 50 climbed 312.40 points to 24,031.70. Nifty 50 crossed the 24,000-mark for the first time since May 8.
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Billionaire Uday Kotak honoured with Padma Bhushan in Trade & Industry
Billionaire banker Uday Kotak was conferred with Padma Bhushan 2026 in Trade and Industry category by President Droupadi Murmu. He has been recognised for his transformative role in building one of India's leading private sector banks and shaping the modern financial landscape. The government conferred Padma Awards on 66 recipients in an official ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday.
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Billionaire banker Uday Kotak was conferred with Padma Bhushan 2026 in Trade and Industry category by President Droupadi Murmu. He has been recognised for his transformative role in building one of India's leading private sector banks and shaping the modern financial landscape. The government conferred Padma Awards on 66 recipients in an official ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday.
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Which team has finished first on points table in IPL for the most number of times?
RCB finished the league stage of IPL 2026 on top of the points table. This was the second time that RCB topped the table in IPL. MI have finished first on the points table four times, the most by any team in IPL history. MI are followed by DC, who have finished first in three IPL seasons.
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10:14 pm Monday, 25 May 2026
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RCB finished the league stage of IPL 2026 on top of the points table. This was the second time that RCB topped the table in IPL. MI have finished first on the points table four times, the most by any team in IPL history. MI are followed by DC, who have finished first in three IPL seasons.
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'Not my Physics answer sheet,' says Class 12 student in viral post on X, CBSE takes action
A Class 12 student named Vedant alleged that the Physics Class 12 answer sheet that he received during the re-evaluation process wasn't his. In his X post, which garnered over 3 million views, he flagged a handwriting mismatch. "Please find attached your correct answer book for Physics...Your result will be updated shortly," CBSE told him via email.
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10:10 pm Monday, 25 May 2026
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A Class 12 student named Vedant alleged that the Physics Class 12 answer sheet that he received during the re-evaluation process wasn't his. In his X post, which garnered over 3 million views, he flagged a handwriting mismatch. "Please find attached your correct answer book for Physics...Your result will be updated shortly," CBSE told him via email.
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Satyanarayan Nuwal receives Padma Shri in Trade & Industry
Satyanarayan Nandlal Nuwal, Founder and Chairman of Solar Group of Industries was conferred with Padma Shri 2026 in Trade and Industry category by President Droupadi Murmu. He has been recognised for contributing to India's defence manufacturing ecosystem. "Receiving this award is a matter of pride," Nuwal said, whose firm made India's first weaponised drone, which was used in Operation Sindoor.
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10:08 pm Monday, 25 May 2026
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Satyanarayan Nandlal Nuwal, Founder and Chairman of Solar Group of Industries was conferred with Padma Shri 2026 in Trade and Industry category by President Droupadi Murmu. He has been recognised for contributing to India's defence manufacturing ecosystem. "Receiving this award is a matter of pride," Nuwal said, whose firm made India's first weaponised drone, which was used in Operation Sindoor.
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Installed under TMC, 70-ft Messi statue that 'sways with wind' likely to be removed
A 70-ft statue of Lionel Messi, which was conceptualised by former TMC MLA Sujit Bose and unveiled during the footballer's Kolkata trip last year, could be removed as locals raised concerns over its construction. Locals said the statue "sways with the wind". On Monday, PWD conducted a formal inspection and reportedly found that centre of gravity is "off the mark".
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10:42 pm Monday, 25 May 2026
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A 70-ft statue of Lionel Messi, which was conceptualised by former TMC MLA Sujit Bose and unveiled during the footballer's Kolkata trip last year, could be removed as locals raised concerns over its construction. Locals said the statue "sways with the wind". On Monday, PWD conducted a formal inspection and reportedly found that centre of gravity is "off the mark".
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Friendship with Pakistan 'unbreakable': China
Calling China's friendship with Pakistan "unbreakable", Chinese President Xi Jinping said, "No matter how the international situation changes, China always prioritises the development of China-Pakistan relations in its neighbourhood diplomacy." Xi called Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who is in Beijing, an "old friend".
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10:38 pm Monday, 25 May 2026
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Calling China's friendship with Pakistan "unbreakable", Chinese President Xi Jinping said, "No matter how the international situation changes, China always prioritises the development of China-Pakistan relations in its neighbourhood diplomacy." Xi called Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who is in Beijing, an "old friend".
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Iran uses new air defence system to down hostile drone in Gulf
Iran used a new air defence system, "Arash-e Kamangir", to shoot down a hostile drone in the Persian Gulf airspace, Iranian media reported. The new system was described as having "stealth capabilities" with the technical and operational details remaining confidential. "This is our warning, no radar-evading drone shall ever again breach the skies of the Persian Gulf," Iranian officials said.
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10:34 pm Monday, 25 May 2026
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Iran used a new air defence system, "Arash-e Kamangir", to shoot down a hostile drone in the Persian Gulf airspace, Iranian media reported. The new system was described as having "stealth capabilities" with the technical and operational details remaining confidential. "This is our warning, no radar-evading drone shall ever again breach the skies of the Persian Gulf," Iranian officials said.
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Fans used to cool overheated transformers amid rising temperatures in UP
Officials in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, have been using fans and sprinkling water on transformers to cool them amid rising temperatures in the state. A video of the same has gone viral on social media. An official said the transformer is operating at approximately 75 degrees Celsius, and a further rise in the same temperature could lead to its failure.
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10:58 pm Monday, 25 May 2026
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Officials in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, have been using fans and sprinkling water on transformers to cool them amid rising temperatures in the state. A video of the same has gone viral on social media. An official said the transformer is operating at approximately 75 degrees Celsius, and a further rise in the same temperature could lead to its failure.
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Chinese businesspersons assaulted & robbed at gunpoint in guesthouse in Pakistan
Two Chinese businesspersons were assaulted, bound and robbed at gunpoint in a guesthouse in Pakistan's capital Islamabad. The suspects allegedly looted over 700,000 PKR worth of cash and electronic devices from the Chinese nationals before tying their hands and feet. The victims have accused the guest house management and owner of acting as a facilitator and helping plan the robbery.
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10:56 pm Monday, 25 May 2026
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Two Chinese businesspersons were assaulted, bound and robbed at gunpoint in a guesthouse in Pakistan's capital Islamabad. The suspects allegedly looted over 700,000 PKR worth of cash and electronic devices from the Chinese nationals before tying their hands and feet. The victims have accused the guest house management and owner of acting as a facilitator and helping plan the robbery.
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Massive child abuse scandal in France reveals rape & abuse of kids as young as 3
France is facing a massive child abuse scandal in its schools involving violence, sexual assault and rape of children as young as three. Parents had been fighting for years to register complaints of mistreatment by monitors during lunch breaks, nap times and after-school activities. The monitors are adults recruited by local authorities at state schools to look after the children.
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10:50 pm Monday, 25 May 2026
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France is facing a massive child abuse scandal in its schools involving violence, sexual assault and rape of children as young as three. Parents had been fighting for years to register complaints of mistreatment by monitors during lunch breaks, nap times and after-school activities. The monitors are adults recruited by local authorities at state schools to look after the children.
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When kids become unruly, they need to be disciplined: FWICE Prez on banning Ranveer
After banning actor Ranveer Singh, FWICE President BN Tiwari said, "Bachche jab kharab ho jate hain, unko sahi karna padta hai (When kids become unruly, they need to be disciplined)." After claiming Ranveer refused to meet them despite three reminders, Tiwari said, "We've decided to send a message to the industry that a superstar is not bigger than the law."
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
11:08 pm Monday, 25 May 2026
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After banning actor Ranveer Singh, FWICE President BN Tiwari said, "Bachche jab kharab ho jate hain, unko sahi karna padta hai (When kids become unruly, they need to be disciplined)." After claiming Ranveer refused to meet them despite three reminders, Tiwari said, "We've decided to send a message to the industry that a superstar is not bigger than the law."
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We'll listen to concerns of stock market investors: Sitharaman on reviewing tax system
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the government is ready to listen to the concerns of stock market investors regarding the tax system, including issues related to long and short-term capital gains taxes. "We will certainly take their inputs," Sitharaman said. LTCG and STCG are taxes imposed on profits earned from selling shares and other financial assets.
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11:06 pm Monday, 25 May 2026
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the government is ready to listen to the concerns of stock market investors regarding the tax system, including issues related to long and short-term capital gains taxes. "We will certainly take their inputs," Sitharaman said. LTCG and STCG are taxes imposed on profits earned from selling shares and other financial assets.
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