Parle Industries shares jump 27% in 5 sessions over 'Melody' craze

Stock of Parle Industries almost hit upper circuit (5% gain) for fifth straight session on Tuesday. The stock first hit the upper circuit on May 20 after PM Narendra Modi gifted a packet of 'Melody' toffees to Italian PM Giorgia Meloni. Shares of Parle Industries, a company unrelated to Melody and its manufacturer Parle Products, have since jumped by 27%.
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03:55 pm Tuesday, 26 May 2026

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Why 40% of people are avoiding news worldwide?

At least 40% of people are avoiding news worldwide, according to Reuters' Digital News Report 2025. Out of the total, 39% say they avoid news due to its negative effect on mood, 31% due to burnout from the amount of news, and 30% because of too much war/conflict coverage. While 29% blame too much politics coverage for avoiding news.
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Video shows Army soldier crawling on cable in heroic rescue of tourists stranded mid-air in J&K

A video has gone viral showing an Army soldier rescuing tourists stranded mid-air in a cable car in J&K's Gulmarg on Monday. The heroic soldier was seen crawling along the cable to reach the gondola. Around 300 tourists were rescued in a challenging six-hour operation, which involved Army, SDRF, NDRF and police, from 65 cable cars stuck after technical fault.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
03:53 pm Tuesday, 26 May 2026

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How did forces rescue 300 people after Gulmarg ropeway incident?

Rescue team of Cable Car Project, assisted by local people, were first responders after over 300 tourists were stranded after cable car system suffered technical glitch in Gulmarg. Teams from NDRF, SDRF and Indian Army used ropes and ladders to bring tourists down after seven hours. As many as 45 persons, who were not fit enough, were carried on stretchers.
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03:45 pm Tuesday, 26 May 2026

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Anthropic's Olah reveals 'mysterious' things he finds while studying AI models

Anthropic Co-founder Christopher Olah said he keeps finding things that are "mysterious, even unsettling" while studying AI models. "I lead a research team...We find structures that mirror results from human neuroscience," Olah said. "We find internal states that...mirror joy, satisfaction, fear, grief and unease. I don't know what that means, but...it warrants...discernment," he added.
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04:08 pm Tuesday, 26 May 2026

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Injection given to pregnant women found to be fake at Rajasthan hospital where 5 women died

Oxytocin injections, given to pregnant women to prevent heavy bleeding, were found to be fake in batches supplied to government hospitals in Rajasthan, including the Kota hospital where five women died after C-section deliveries. Laboratory testing reportedly revealed that the injection lacked the required blood-clotting component. The injections' use has reportedly been stopped across the state.
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04:07 pm Tuesday, 26 May 2026

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BJP workers kill cockroaches during protest against Cockroach Janta Party; video goes viral

A video showing BJP workers killing cockroaches during a protest against satirical political outfit Cockroach Janta Party in Karnataka has gone viral on social media. The BJP workers were seen releasing cockroaches from a small container and then spraying insect repellent. Some workers were also seen hitting the insects with slippers.
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04:00 pm Tuesday, 26 May 2026

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China once again targets QUAD, says 'We oppose forming exclusive groupings'

China has once again targeted the QUAD, a group of India, US, Japan and Australia, with Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning stating, "We oppose forming exclusive groupings or engaging in bloc confrontation." Ning added, "Cooperation between countries should be conducive to regional peace, stability and prosperity and not target any third party." This comes after the QUAD meeting in Delhi.
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04:23 pm Tuesday, 26 May 2026

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How many times has Qualifier 1 winner lifted IPL trophy?

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will face Gujarat Titans (GT) in IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 in Dharamshala on Tuesday. The playoff format in IPL was introduced in 2011. Qualifier 1 winner has gone on to win the IPL 12 times in the 15 seasons. In IPL 2025, RCB won Qualifier 1 against PBKS and went on to beat them in final.
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04:21 pm Tuesday, 26 May 2026

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Ananya's dance was fusion, not pure Bharatanatyam: Chunky Panday

Actor Chunky Panday addressed the trolling his daughter, Ananya Panday, faced for her 'Chand Mera Dil' dance, saying that her interpretation was "completely misunderstood". Chunky said, "It was never meant to be pure Bharatanatyam. It was a fusion performance...experimental dance you'd see college students perform." He added, "People assumed it was traditional Bharatanatyam and started judging."
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04:21 pm Tuesday, 26 May 2026

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Where will teams train during the FIFA World Cup 2026?

FIFA has announced the base camps for the 48 teams participating in the FIFA World Cup 2026, which will be held in the US, Canada and Mexico. Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal and Lionel Messi's Argentina will train in Palm Beach Gardens and Kansas City, respectively. Iran, which will play their matches in the US, will have their base camp in Mexico.
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04:19 pm Tuesday, 26 May 2026

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Which players have taken the most wickets in IPL playoffs?

Former all-rounder Dwayne Bravo is the highest wicket-taker in IPL playoffs with 28 wickets in 19 matches at an economy rate of 8.21. He's followed by Ravichandran Ashwin, who has taken 21 wickets in 24 matches, and Mohit Sharma, who has picked up 20 wickets in 10 games. Trent Boult is the fourth-highest wicket-taker with 19 wickets in 13 matches.
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04:18 pm Tuesday, 26 May 2026

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Veteran Indian Olympian archer Shyam Lal Meena passes away at 61

Shyam Lal Meena, who was a member of India's first-ever archery contingent at the Olympic Games in 1988, passed away at the age of 61 on Sunday night after a prolonged illness. He had reportedly been battling liver-related complications in recent years. Born in 1965 in Rajasthan's Banswara district, Meena initially trained with a traditional bamboo bow despite financial hardships.
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04:44 pm Tuesday, 26 May 2026

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Stray dog enters lounge & licks leftovers from table at Hyderabad airport, video surfaces

A stray dog entered Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport and climbed a table in the lounge area, a video that has surfaced online shows. The clip also shows the stray animal licking leftovers from the table. The clip has sparked concerns about safety and hygiene, with social media users asking how it entered the high-security premises.
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04:42 pm Tuesday, 26 May 2026

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BJP ropes in Honey Singh for anti-drug drive in Punjab, cites his 8-yr-long battle

The BJP has brought singer-rapper Honey Singh on board to strengthen its anti-drug campaign in Punjab by positively influencing the youth with his songs. The singer met BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh. "He has a very inspiring life," Chugh said, highlighting Honey Singh's eight-year-long battle with drug recovery and added, "If he can make a comeback, so can you."
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04:40 pm Tuesday, 26 May 2026

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Who was actor Ramakant Dayama, who passed away aged 69?

Actor Ramakant Dayama, who starred in multiple films, television shows and theatre shows, passed away at the age of 69 in Mumbai on Tuesday. He starred in 'Chak De India', 'Brothers', 'Made in Heaven', 'Farzi', 'Scam 1992' and 'Crew'. His comic appearances in several advertisements made him a recognisable face. Ramakant is survived by his daughter, actress Yashaswini Dayama.
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04:39 pm Tuesday, 26 May 2026

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Govt forms high-level panel to examine unnatural demographic change across India

The Centre on Tuesday announced a high-level committee to track demographic change, with Home Minister Amit Shah saying, "Infiltration and other reasons causing Unnatural Demographic Change pose a very significant challenge." The panel will be chaired by Justice Prakash Prabhakar Naolekar (Retd) and will include Census Commissioner and other members.
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04:38 pm Tuesday, 26 May 2026

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Why host infiltrators? Are they our sons-in-law: Suvendu Adhikari

As West Bengal government intensified action against alleged illegal immigrants, CM Suvendu Adhikari warned infiltrators to “run before the government takes action”. "Bangladesh has already said that it's ready to accept its citizens back from our country," Adhikari added. "Why should we host them after all? Why should we waste India’s resources? Are these infiltrators our sons-in-law?" he stated.
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News By: Saurav Joshi
04:37 pm Tuesday, 26 May 2026

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We may've a terrible year ahead: Kamath amid oil crisis, El Niño fears

Nithin Kamath has warned of a "terrible year ahead" as a super El Niño could weaken India's monsoon and push up food prices. "This is now layering on top of the unholy mess created by the closure of...Strait of Hormuz," he added. "When food and energy prices rise together...RBI cannot stay quiet....it'll have to start hiking rates," he stated.
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04:36 pm Tuesday, 26 May 2026

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Former RJD Bihar women's wing chief Ritu Jaiswal joins BJP

Former RJD women's wing state president Ritu Jaiswal joined the BJP in Patna on Tuesday. She fought the Bihar Assembly elections as an Independent candidate last year after RJD denied her a ticket. "When you look at things through only one lens, you see only one side. But I feel proud that PM doesn't wear any such lens," she said.
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04:59 pm Tuesday, 26 May 2026

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