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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News By: Shalini ojha
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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10:38 pm Monday, 25 May 2026
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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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10:34 pm Monday, 25 May 2026
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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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News By: Shalini ojha
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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10:58 pm Monday, 25 May 2026
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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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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
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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10:56 pm Monday, 25 May 2026
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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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News By: Mini Tiwari
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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11:08 pm Monday, 25 May 2026
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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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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
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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11:06 pm Monday, 25 May 2026
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Russia to intensify strikes on Ukraine, urges diplomats to leave country
Russia announced plans to intensify strikes on Kyiv, including attacks on Ukraine's "decision-making centres", urging foreign nationals and diplomats to leave the capital immediately. This comes a day after Russia launched a massive wave of missile and drone strikes in one of its biggest attacks on Kyiv since 2022. The attack left two people dead and more than 90 wounded.
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11:05 pm Monday, 25 May 2026
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Russia announced plans to intensify strikes on Kyiv, including attacks on Ukraine's "decision-making centres", urging foreign nationals and diplomats to leave the capital immediately. This comes a day after Russia launched a massive wave of missile and drone strikes in one of its biggest attacks on Kyiv since 2022. The attack left two people dead and more than 90 wounded.
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300 people rescued, I salute forces: Shah on Gulmarg cable car incident
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday praised India's disaster response forces for rescuing 300 tourists stranded mid-air in a cable car in Jammu and Kashmir's Gulmarg after a technical glitch. The six-hour operation involved SDRF, NDRF, Army, police and administration, evacuating passengers from 65 cable cars. "The nation salutes the forces for their valour and skill," Shah said.
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
11:17 pm Monday, 25 May 2026
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday praised India's disaster response forces for rescuing 300 tourists stranded mid-air in a cable car in Jammu and Kashmir's Gulmarg after a technical glitch. The six-hour operation involved SDRF, NDRF, Army, police and administration, evacuating passengers from 65 cable cars. "The nation salutes the forces for their valour and skill," Shah said.
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11:17 pm Monday, 25 May 2026
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Which players have scored most runs in IPL playoffs?
Former CSK batter Suresh Raina leads the IPL playoff top-scorers list with 714 runs in 24 innings at a strike-rate of 155.21. He's followed by former CSK skipper MS Dhoni, who's amassed 523 runs in 23 innings. GT skipper Shubman Gill has amassed 475 runs in 11 innings, while MI batter Suryakumar Yadav has scored 406 runs in 12 innings.
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News By: Neeraja Nath
11:37 pm Monday, 25 May 2026
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Former CSK batter Suresh Raina leads the IPL playoff top-scorers list with 714 runs in 24 innings at a strike-rate of 155.21. He's followed by former CSK skipper MS Dhoni, who's amassed 523 runs in 23 innings. GT skipper Shubman Gill has amassed 475 runs in 11 innings, while MI batter Suryakumar Yadav has scored 406 runs in 12 innings.
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11:37 pm Monday, 25 May 2026
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How has GT skipper Shubman Gill performed in IPL playoffs?
GT skipper Shubamn Gill has featured in 11 IPL playoff innings from 2018 to 2025, amassing 475 runs. He has averaged 47.5 in IPL playoffs at a strike-rate of 144.81. Gill's highest score is 129, which is also the highest score by any batter in IPL playoffs. He's hit one fifty and one century in IPL playoffs.
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News By: Neeraja Nath
11:54 pm Monday, 25 May 2026
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GT skipper Shubamn Gill has featured in 11 IPL playoff innings from 2018 to 2025, amassing 475 runs. He has averaged 47.5 in IPL playoffs at a strike-rate of 144.81. Gill's highest score is 129, which is also the highest score by any batter in IPL playoffs. He's hit one fifty and one century in IPL playoffs.
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11:54 pm Monday, 25 May 2026
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Murugan Ashwin, who represented 6 IPL teams, retires
Spinner Murugan Ashwin, who represented six different IPL teams (RPS, DC, RCB, PBKS, RR and MI), has announced his retirement from domestic and IPL cricket aged 35. He took 35 wickets in 44 IPL matches. He played for Tamil Nadu, Chandigarh and Jammu and Kashmir in domestic cricket.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
08:04 am Tuesday, 26 May 2026
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Spinner Murugan Ashwin, who represented six different IPL teams (RPS, DC, RCB, PBKS, RR and MI), has announced his retirement from domestic and IPL cricket aged 35. He took 35 wickets in 44 IPL matches. He played for Tamil Nadu, Chandigarh and Jammu and Kashmir in domestic cricket.
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08:04 am Tuesday, 26 May 2026
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Reflects professionalism of agencies: Rajnath on rescue of 300 tourists in Gulmarg
Reacting to rescue of 300 tourists in Jammu and Kashmir's Gulmarg by forces, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said it reflects "swiftness, professionalism, courage and coordination of our disaster response agencies". He stated that Indian Army, J&K Police, NDRF and SDRF were involved in the operation. The tourists were stranded after the cable car system suffered a technical glitch on Monday.
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
08:29 am Tuesday, 26 May 2026
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Reacting to rescue of 300 tourists in Jammu and Kashmir's Gulmarg by forces, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said it reflects "swiftness, professionalism, courage and coordination of our disaster response agencies". He stated that Indian Army, J&K Police, NDRF and SDRF were involved in the operation. The tourists were stranded after the cable car system suffered a technical glitch on Monday.
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08:29 am Tuesday, 26 May 2026
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CNG rates hiked for 4th time after similar jump in petrol & diesel prices
The price of CNG has been hiked in Delhi-NCR for the fourth time on Tuesday, similar to the fourth price jump that petrol and diesel prices saw on Monday. CNG will now be costlier by ₹2/kg and will be available for ₹83.09/kg in Delhi, ₹91.7/kg in Noida and Greater Noida, and ₹88.12/kg in Gurugram. In Ajmer, CNG will cost ₹92.44/kg.
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08:28 am Tuesday, 26 May 2026
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The price of CNG has been hiked in Delhi-NCR for the fourth time on Tuesday, similar to the fourth price jump that petrol and diesel prices saw on Monday. CNG will now be costlier by ₹2/kg and will be available for ₹83.09/kg in Delhi, ₹91.7/kg in Noida and Greater Noida, and ₹88.12/kg in Gurugram. In Ajmer, CNG will cost ₹92.44/kg.
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08:28 am Tuesday, 26 May 2026
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Which airlines are on DGCA's Ebola alert watchlist?
Amid the global Ebola scare, the DGCA has issued an advisory for several Indian and international airlines. Among the 13 carriers transporting passengers from Congo, as mentioned by the regulator, are Air India, IndiGo, Akasa Air, Emirates, Air France, Etihad Airways, and EgyptAir. The list of 17 airlines carrying passengers from Uganda also includes Air India, IndiGo, and KLM.
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08:17 am Tuesday, 26 May 2026
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Amid the global Ebola scare, the DGCA has issued an advisory for several Indian and international airlines. Among the 13 carriers transporting passengers from Congo, as mentioned by the regulator, are Air India, IndiGo, Akasa Air, Emirates, Air France, Etihad Airways, and EgyptAir. The list of 17 airlines carrying passengers from Uganda also includes Air India, IndiGo, and KLM.
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08:17 am Tuesday, 26 May 2026
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101 TMC councillors resign in West Bengal: Reports
Cracks have widened within Trinamool Congress (TMC) after 101 councillors resigned across multiple municipalities in West Bengal, reports stated. Councillors said they were stepping down on “moral responsibility” following TMC's poor performance in the recently concluded Assembly elections. Notably, 30 councillors resigned from Bhatpara Municipality, while 18 resigned from Garulia Municipality.
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News By: Saurav Joshi
08:43 am Tuesday, 26 May 2026
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Cracks have widened within Trinamool Congress (TMC) after 101 councillors resigned across multiple municipalities in West Bengal, reports stated. Councillors said they were stepping down on “moral responsibility” following TMC's poor performance in the recently concluded Assembly elections. Notably, 30 councillors resigned from Bhatpara Municipality, while 18 resigned from Garulia Municipality.
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08:43 am Tuesday, 26 May 2026
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What factors should be considered before investing in unlisted shares?
Investing in unlisted shares can be risky as IPO timelines could face repeated delays, said investment expert Gurmeet Chadha. Prices in the unlisted market are heavily sentiment-driven and "more a function of euphoria around the stock", he cautioned. Chadha also advised retail investors against blindly chasing fashionable sectors like AI and semiconductors in the unlisted space due to fraud risks.
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News By: Garima Garg
08:41 am Tuesday, 26 May 2026
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Investing in unlisted shares can be risky as IPO timelines could face repeated delays, said investment expert Gurmeet Chadha. Prices in the unlisted market are heavily sentiment-driven and "more a function of euphoria around the stock", he cautioned. Chadha also advised retail investors against blindly chasing fashionable sectors like AI and semiconductors in the unlisted space due to fraud risks.
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08:41 am Tuesday, 26 May 2026
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Kerala faces heavy rain, rough sea alert till may 29
Kerala is set to witness heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds till May 29, according to IMD. Yellow alerts have been issued in several districts, mainly in central and southern Kerala. Fishing has been banned along Kerala-Lakshadweep coasts till May 27 due to rough sea conditions. Coastal regions are also under high-wave alert as sea intrusion risks increase significantly.
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08:30 am Tuesday, 26 May 2026
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Kerala is set to witness heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds till May 29, according to IMD. Yellow alerts have been issued in several districts, mainly in central and southern Kerala. Fishing has been banned along Kerala-Lakshadweep coasts till May 27 due to rough sea conditions. Coastal regions are also under high-wave alert as sea intrusion risks increase significantly.
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08:30 am Tuesday, 26 May 2026
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How have RCB performed against GT in IPL?
Rajat Patidar-led Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will face Shubman Gill-led Gujarat Titans (GT) in the IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 match at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala on Tuesday. The two teams have faced each other eight times in the IPL, with both winning four matches apiece. They won one match each in their IPL 2026 group-stage encounters.
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News By: Pravel Jain
08:58 am Tuesday, 26 May 2026
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Rajat Patidar-led Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will face Shubman Gill-led Gujarat Titans (GT) in the IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 match at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala on Tuesday. The two teams have faced each other eight times in the IPL, with both winning four matches apiece. They won one match each in their IPL 2026 group-stage encounters.
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08:58 am Tuesday, 26 May 2026
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