Dhanendra Kumar, ex-IAS officer & 1st CCI chief, dies in AC blast at Delhi home
Dhanendra Kumar, a retired IAS officer and the first Chairman of the Competition Commission of India (CCI), died in a fire after a suspected AC blast at his home in Delhi's Hauz Khas. The 80-year-old's son sustained injuries and is undergoing treatment, officials said. Police and crime teams said no foul play has been suspected in the incident.
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Dhanendra Kumar, a retired IAS officer and the first Chairman of the Competition Commission of India (CCI), died in a fire after a suspected AC blast at his home in Delhi's Hauz Khas. The 80-year-old's son sustained injuries and is undergoing treatment, officials said. Police and crime teams said no foul play has been suspected in the incident.
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India Women register their 2nd-biggest win vs England in T20Is
India Women registered their second-biggest victory by runs against England Women in T20I cricket on Thursday, defeating the hosts by 38 runs in the first T20I in Chelmsford. India posted 188/7 in their 20 overs and restricted England to 150/8. Jemimah Rodrigues scored 69(40), while Yastika Bhatia made 54(40). Meanwhile, debutant Nandni Sharma registered figures of 4-0-34-3.
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India Women registered their second-biggest victory by runs against England Women in T20I cricket on Thursday, defeating the hosts by 38 runs in the first T20I in Chelmsford. India posted 188/7 in their 20 overs and restricted England to 150/8. Jemimah Rodrigues scored 69(40), while Yastika Bhatia made 54(40). Meanwhile, debutant Nandni Sharma registered figures of 4-0-34-3.
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Sabalenka wears diamonds worth more than rival's payout at French Open 2026
World number one Aryna Sabalenka wore jewellery worth over £75,000 (₹97 lakh) on court at French Open 2026. The value was higher than the prize money given to players who exited in the first round, including Spain’s Jessica Bouzas Maneiro. This came days after Sabalenka backed calls for Grand Slams to share more revenue with players and improve payout distribution.
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World number one Aryna Sabalenka wore jewellery worth over £75,000 (₹97 lakh) on court at French Open 2026. The value was higher than the prize money given to players who exited in the first round, including Spain’s Jessica Bouzas Maneiro. This came days after Sabalenka backed calls for Grand Slams to share more revenue with players and improve payout distribution.
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Who is Juan Manuel Cerundolo, who beat world no. 1 Sinner at French Open?
Juan Manuel Cerundolo, who defeated world number one Jannik Sinner at the French Open 2026, is a 24-year-old Argentine tennis player. Currently ranked 56th in the world, he began playing tennis at the age of three at his father's academy. The left-hander, known for his standout forehand, won his first ATP title at the Córdoba Open in 2021.
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Juan Manuel Cerundolo, who defeated world number one Jannik Sinner at the French Open 2026, is a 24-year-old Argentine tennis player. Currently ranked 56th in the world, he began playing tennis at the age of three at his father's academy. The left-hander, known for his standout forehand, won his first ATP title at the Córdoba Open in 2021.
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US will need years to replenish weapons used in Iran war: Report
The US reportedly needs three years to replenish stockpiles of three key weapons systems that were heavily used against Iran, raising concerns about their readiness for any conflict with China. The weapons systems include Tomahawk cruise missiles, Patriot interceptors, and THAAD interceptors. This has created a window of vulnerability for a potential Western Pacific conflict, the report said.
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The US reportedly needs three years to replenish stockpiles of three key weapons systems that were heavily used against Iran, raising concerns about their readiness for any conflict with China. The weapons systems include Tomahawk cruise missiles, Patriot interceptors, and THAAD interceptors. This has created a window of vulnerability for a potential Western Pacific conflict, the report said.
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Indian researchers solve 70-year-old chemistry puzzle
Indian researchers at IIT Madras and IISc Bengaluru have synthesised a carbon-free molecule mimicking ferrocene's iconic "sandwich" structure, a problem that remained unsolved for over 70 years. The new molecule replaces ferrocene's iron-carbon architecture with osmium at the centre, flanked by two boron-based rings. The discovery has been reported in Science journal.
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Indian researchers at IIT Madras and IISc Bengaluru have synthesised a carbon-free molecule mimicking ferrocene's iconic "sandwich" structure, a problem that remained unsolved for over 70 years. The new molecule replaces ferrocene's iron-carbon architecture with osmium at the centre, flanked by two boron-based rings. The discovery has been reported in Science journal.
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Newly-discovered species of wasp named after F1 driver Piastri
Researchers have honoured Australian F1 driver Oscar Piastri by naming a newly discovered species of wasp after him. Found in Burmese amber in northern Myanmar, the species has been named 'Gwesped piastrii'. The researchers chose to honour the nine-time Grand Prix winner for his achievements in Formula 1, as the amber reminded them of the iconic McLaren orange.
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Researchers have honoured Australian F1 driver Oscar Piastri by naming a newly discovered species of wasp after him. Found in Burmese amber in northern Myanmar, the species has been named 'Gwesped piastrii'. The researchers chose to honour the nine-time Grand Prix winner for his achievements in Formula 1, as the amber reminded them of the iconic McLaren orange.
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14-yr-old Indian-origin Shrey Parikh wins US Spelling Bee, gets ₹50 lakh
Indian-origin boy Shrey Parikh won the US' Scripps National Spelling Bee after defeating fellow finalist Ishaan Gupta in a tiebreaker round and received $52,500 (₹50 lakh) prize money. In the 90-second "spell-off", Shrey got 32 words right to win the competition while Ishaan spelt 25 words correctly. Indian-American spellers have claimed 31 of the last 37 championship titles, reports said.
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Indian-origin boy Shrey Parikh won the US' Scripps National Spelling Bee after defeating fellow finalist Ishaan Gupta in a tiebreaker round and received $52,500 (₹50 lakh) prize money. In the 90-second "spell-off", Shrey got 32 words right to win the competition while Ishaan spelt 25 words correctly. Indian-American spellers have claimed 31 of the last 37 championship titles, reports said.
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What is the rare Blue Micromoon peaking this weekend?
A rare Blue Micromoon will peak this weekend. The event combines two lunar events in one full moon. A Blue Moon refers to the second full Moon in a calendar month, while Micromoon occurs when full Moon happens near apogee, the farthest point in the Moon’s orbit from Earth. It will appear slightly smaller and dimmer than regular full moon.
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A rare Blue Micromoon will peak this weekend. The event combines two lunar events in one full moon. A Blue Moon refers to the second full Moon in a calendar month, while Micromoon occurs when full Moon happens near apogee, the farthest point in the Moon’s orbit from Earth. It will appear slightly smaller and dimmer than regular full moon.
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My signature backing Sobhandeb as Bengal LoP was forged: TMC MLA Baharul Islam
TMC MLA Baharul Islam claimed that his signature backing Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay as the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in West Bengal Assembly was forged. "I did not sign any such proposal," he stated. The CID is now probing the matter at his residence with a handwriting expert. Notably, TMC appointed Sobhandeb as LoP on May 9.
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10:16 am Friday, 29 May 2026
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TMC MLA Baharul Islam claimed that his signature backing Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay as the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in West Bengal Assembly was forged. "I did not sign any such proposal," he stated. The CID is now probing the matter at his residence with a handwriting expert. Notably, TMC appointed Sobhandeb as LoP on May 9.
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CBSE 12th re-evaluation opens today amid OSM row, 11 lakh answer sheets requested
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has opened the Class 12 re-evaluation process for 2026 from today amid OSM row. Official figures show that more than 11 lakh answer scripts have been requested by over 4 lakh students after the declaration of CBSE Class 12 results. The students have raised concerns over evaluation system and answer-sheet review process.
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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has opened the Class 12 re-evaluation process for 2026 from today amid OSM row. Official figures show that more than 11 lakh answer scripts have been requested by over 4 lakh students after the declaration of CBSE Class 12 results. The students have raised concerns over evaluation system and answer-sheet review process.
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Siddaramaiah meets Rahul, Sonia a day after resigning as K'taka CM
Congress leader Siddaramaiah met Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi in Delhi on Friday, a day after resigning as Karnataka CM. Siddaramaiah is likely to seek a berth for his son Yathindra and loyalists in new Karnataka Cabinet, including the post of Deputy CM, as per reports. He will also meet Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge after meeting Rahul and Sonia.
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Congress leader Siddaramaiah met Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi in Delhi on Friday, a day after resigning as Karnataka CM. Siddaramaiah is likely to seek a berth for his son Yathindra and loyalists in new Karnataka Cabinet, including the post of Deputy CM, as per reports. He will also meet Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge after meeting Rahul and Sonia.
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Everyone said Indians couldn’t do it: Akshay as Gurindervir runs 100m in 10.09 secs
Akshay Kumar hailed India’s 25-year-old sprinter Gurindervir Singh, who recently became the country’s fastest man after clocking 10.09 seconds in the 100m final at the National Senior Athletics Federation Competition 2026. Taking to X, Akshay wrote, "Everyone used to say Indians couldn’t do it. Now everyone says it was bound to happen. So proud of you, young man."
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Akshay Kumar hailed India’s 25-year-old sprinter Gurindervir Singh, who recently became the country’s fastest man after clocking 10.09 seconds in the 100m final at the National Senior Athletics Federation Competition 2026. Taking to X, Akshay wrote, "Everyone used to say Indians couldn’t do it. Now everyone says it was bound to happen. So proud of you, young man."
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US bans drones over FIFA WC sites, violators to face up to $100,000 fines
The US Federal Aviation Administration said it'll ban drones over FIFA World Cup 2026 matches and related fan events nationwide to strengthen security. On match days, all aircraft operations, including drones, will be prohibited within a three-nautical-mile radius and up to 3,000 feet above stadiums. Violators could face fines of up to $100,000, criminal charges, and confiscation of the drone.
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The US Federal Aviation Administration said it'll ban drones over FIFA World Cup 2026 matches and related fan events nationwide to strengthen security. On match days, all aircraft operations, including drones, will be prohibited within a three-nautical-mile radius and up to 3,000 feet above stadiums. Violators could face fines of up to $100,000, criminal charges, and confiscation of the drone.
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AI insurance startup Corgi doubles valuation to $2.6 bn in 3 weeks
Corgi, a full-stack AI insurance platform for technology companies, has raised $106 million in a Series B1 funding round. The funding doubled Corgi's valuation to $2.6 billion just three weeks after it announced a $160 million Series B round at $1.3 billion valuation. Corgi offers insurance coverage against AI-related risks such as financial losses, operational failures, and compliance issues.
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Corgi, a full-stack AI insurance platform for technology companies, has raised $106 million in a Series B1 funding round. The funding doubled Corgi's valuation to $2.6 billion just three weeks after it announced a $160 million Series B round at $1.3 billion valuation. Corgi offers insurance coverage against AI-related risks such as financial losses, operational failures, and compliance issues.
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Salman Khan dials Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar to resolve 'Don 3' dispute: Reports
Salman Khan reached out to Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar amid their dispute over Ranveer's 'Don 3' exit, according to reports. Salman reportedly called Ranveer and Farhan and urged them to resolve their differences to prevent impacting the future of their projects. "[Salman] explained to Farhan about creative differences being a common thing in the industry," a source said.
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10:49 am Friday, 29 May 2026
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Salman Khan reached out to Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar amid their dispute over Ranveer's 'Don 3' exit, according to reports. Salman reportedly called Ranveer and Farhan and urged them to resolve their differences to prevent impacting the future of their projects. "[Salman] explained to Farhan about creative differences being a common thing in the industry," a source said.
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Players warned against wearing smart glasses in IPL restricted areas
IPL's Anti-Corruption and Security Unit warned players and support staff against using smart glasses, sunglasses and goggles with communication and recording technology in restricted areas on match days. ACSU flagged that such devices can live-stream, send and receive messages, and make audio-video calls. Several companies are marketing smart eyewear to IPL players and team personnel, it noted.
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IPL's Anti-Corruption and Security Unit warned players and support staff against using smart glasses, sunglasses and goggles with communication and recording technology in restricted areas on match days. ACSU flagged that such devices can live-stream, send and receive messages, and make audio-video calls. Several companies are marketing smart eyewear to IPL players and team personnel, it noted.
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Company mistakenly spends ₹4,800 crore in 30 days, simply because they forgot to cap AI use
An AI consultant told Axios that one of their clients mistakenly spent $500 million (nearly ₹4,800 crore) in just 30 days. According to the consultant, this happened as the client forgot to limit the usage of Claude's AI chatbot by employees. This comes shortly after Microsoft reportedly cancelled most of its Claude Code licenses, partly due to their costs.
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An AI consultant told Axios that one of their clients mistakenly spent $500 million (nearly ₹4,800 crore) in just 30 days. According to the consultant, this happened as the client forgot to limit the usage of Claude's AI chatbot by employees. This comes shortly after Microsoft reportedly cancelled most of its Claude Code licenses, partly due to their costs.
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Pics show lightning over Rashtrapati Bhavan after rain in Delhi
Lightning lit up the sky over Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi after a spell of rain on Thursday night. Pictures showed bright streaks flashing above the illuminated presidential residence as thunderstorms passed through the capital. Notably, a majority of weather stations across the national capital witnessed a temperature drop of around 5°C following the rain.
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Lightning lit up the sky over Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi after a spell of rain on Thursday night. Pictures showed bright streaks flashing above the illuminated presidential residence as thunderstorms passed through the capital. Notably, a majority of weather stations across the national capital witnessed a temperature drop of around 5°C following the rain.
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Indians, Pakistanis taking our jobs: UK MP
Independent UK MP Rupert Lowe, who represents Great Yarmouth, has made an anti-immigrant remark over jobs. "I don't believe we should import millions of Pakistanis and Indians to do jobs that unemployed Brits should be doing. If that makes me a racist, then so be it," he wrote on X. Lowe recently launched political party named 'Restore Britain'.
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Independent UK MP Rupert Lowe, who represents Great Yarmouth, has made an anti-immigrant remark over jobs. "I don't believe we should import millions of Pakistanis and Indians to do jobs that unemployed Brits should be doing. If that makes me a racist, then so be it," he wrote on X. Lowe recently launched political party named 'Restore Britain'.
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