Admiral Krishna Swaminathan takes charge as India's 27th Navy Chief

Admiral Krishna Swaminathan took charge as India's 27th Chief of Naval Staff on Sunday, as Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi retired. A specialist in communication and electronic warfare, he was commissioned into the Indian Navy in 1987. "It shall be my highest priority to ensure that the Indian Navy maintains the highest level of operational readiness and combat effectiveness," he said.
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12:00 pm Sunday, 31 May 2026

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Constable injured during encounter with key accused in teen's Bakrid murder in UP

Ghaziabad City DCP Dhawal Jaiswal said one constable was also injured during the encounter with Asad, the main accused in the murder of 17-year-old Surya on Bakrid. This came as Asad and his friend opened fire at the police when they were spotted on a bike and asked to stop in the Khoda area. Asad was shot in retaliatory fire.
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12:27 pm Sunday, 31 May 2026

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Yellow alert issued in Ahmedabad on day of IPL 2026 final

IMD has issued yellow alert for parts of Gujarat, including Ahmedabad, on the day of IPL 2026 final between defending champions RCB and GT. While rainfall is expected to hit areas in and around Ahmedabad properly on June 1, rain interruptions during the final can't be ruled out due to yellow alert, which indicates high wind speeds and possible thunderstorms.
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12:25 pm Sunday, 31 May 2026

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Singers drop out from US ‘Freedom 250’ Concert, Trump says replace it with MAGA rally

US President Donald Trump said the concert planned to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary should be cancelled and replaced with a rally headlined by him. “We should have a giant MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN RALLY...instead of having overpriced singers, who nobody wants to hear, whose music is boring," he said. Several artists reportedly withdrew from the event, citing its politicisation.
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12:35 pm Sunday, 31 May 2026

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Who have won more IPL finals, toss winners or toss losers?

RCB will face GT in the IPL 2026 final at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad tonight. Notably, the team winning the toss has won 10 of the 18 IPL finals that have taken place so far. Both RCB and GT, who have won one IPL title each, lost the toss in the finals of their respective IPL title-winning campaigns.
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12:53 pm Sunday, 31 May 2026

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After Mamata's nephew, TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee also beaten in Bengal

A day after Mamata Banerjee's nephew and TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee was attacked in West Bengal, TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee was allegedly attacked in Hooghly. A video showed protesters showing him black flags and raising slogans against him before he fell to the ground after being hit. Several security personnel were present at the spot to control the situation.
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12:53 pm Sunday, 31 May 2026

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What is the Sanskrit line engraved on IPL trophy?

The IPL trophy has a message in Sanskrit inscribed in its middle which reads, "Yatra Pratibha Avsara Prapnotihi." The message translates to "Where talent meets opportunity." The golden coloured trophy also bears the names of the winners of previous editions. RCB will face GT in IPL 2026 final in Ahmedabad tonight.
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01:07 pm Sunday, 31 May 2026

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Asked to distribute AAP govt pamphlets, we're not publicists: Punjab teachers

A teachers’ organisation in Punjab accused the state government of turning teachers into AAP publicists by asking them to distribute pamphlets promoting government schemes to 20 lakh parents during a statewide Mega PTM. "Government claims that Punjab leads in education...but posts of 1,150 principals and 750 head teachers lie vacant," the organisation said. Punjab goes to assembly polls in 2027.
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01:22 pm Sunday, 31 May 2026

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'India preparing well for Operation Sindoor 2.0,' says Army Chief

Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi said, "As far as Operation Sindoor is concerned, it is still continuing. There is a temporary cessation of hostilities." "The Indian Army, or all the three services, are preparing well for Operation Sindoor 2.0 if it takes place," he added. Operation Sindoor was India's military response to the Pakistan-sponsored Pahalgam attack in 2025.
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01:44 pm Sunday, 31 May 2026

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Josh Hazlewood has never lost a white-ball final

RCB's Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood has never lost a white-ball final. He has played seven white-ball finals, winning all of them. He won CLT20 2012 and BBL 2020 with Sydney Sixers. He won ODI World Cup 2015, T20 World Cup 2021, and ODI World Cup 2023 finals with Australia. He won IPL 2021 with CSK and IPL 2025 with RCB.
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01:53 pm Sunday, 31 May 2026

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4 dead, 10 injured after building collapses in Delhi; rescue ops continue

At least four of the 14 people rescued after a five-storey building collapsed in Delhi's Mehrauli succumbed to their injuries. Police said most of the casualties were medical students. The building housed coaching institutes, cafes and offices, and construction work was reportedly underway on upper floor when the structure collapsed. Rescue operations have been underway for the past 16 hours.
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01:52 pm Sunday, 31 May 2026

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It's an advantage: Shubman Gill on playing IPL final in Ahmedabad

Speaking about playing IPL 2026 final against RCB at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, GT captain Shubman Gill said, "I see it (playing at home) as an advantage." "There are advantages, there's familiarity when we play here, as we know...wicket, ground, so, we know what kind of cricket we need to play here to be able to win," Gill added.
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02:14 pm Sunday, 31 May 2026

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Will be satisfied after seeing his pic: Victim's mother after Bakrid murder accused killed

After key accused in Ghaziabad murder case, Asad, was shot dead in encounter, Saroj, mother of 17-year-old Surya who was killed, said she'll only be satisfied after seeing accused's picture. "Encounter of others should also happen like this...Seven people did this to my son...Bulldozers should run over everyone's houses," Saroj said. Surya was stabbed to death on Bakrid.
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02:01 pm Sunday, 31 May 2026

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BJP goons abused me, CM Adhikari responsible for attack: TMC Kalyan Banerjee

TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee who was attacked in West Bengal’s Hooghly said 10-15 BJP goons shouted slogans at him and abused him. "A stone was thrown at my head....a CRPF personnel came and rescued me but Bengal police remained completely silent,” he added. He added that West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari is responsible for attack on him and Abhishek Banerjee.
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PM Modi suggests traditional Indian drinks like aam panna, lassi to beat the heat

Amid the heatwave, PM Narendra Modi highlighted traditional Indian drinks that help beat the heat. He said Lassi is popular in Punjab and Haryana, while buttermilk is a staple in Rajasthan and Gujarat. "Sattu Sharbat is unmatched in Bihar, Jharkhand and eastern UP, while Kokum Sharbat is popular in Goa...in Southern India, you'll get Panakam, Neer Mod," he added.
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CBSE admits flaws in OSM portal after denying it earlier

Days after CBSE denied allegations that On-Screen Marking System had been compromised, it admitted on Sunday that there were vulnerabilities, adding that the
"identified vulnerabilities" have been contained. CBSE thanked ethical hackers for pointing out the weaknesses. A team of cybersecurity experts have been deployed to fortify systems. The OSM portal was introduced for first time this year.
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Israeli soldiers force boy to pose with Palestine flag, gun to justify his arrest; Israel responds

A video shows a group of Israeli soldiers allegedly forcing a boy to hold up a Palestinian flag while standing alongside a gun in West Bank in an apparent bid to justify his arrest. Israel Defence Forces said the incident is currently under investigation, adding, "The actions...are inconsistent with the values of IDF and conduct expected of its soldiers."
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02:57 pm Sunday, 31 May 2026

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What have been the highest and lowest totals in IPL finals?

GT hold the record for scoring highest total in an IPL final. They scored 214/4 in 2023 final against CSK, who won the match by five wickets (DLS method). SRH recorded the second-highest total in an IPL final (208/7) in 2016 against RCB. SRH's 113 in their defeat against KKR in IPL 2024 is lowest IPL final total.
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Madhuri rejects claim she was pregnant during 'Dola Re Dola' shoot, says 'Do the math'

Madhuri Dixit rejected the claim of Rubina Khan, late choreographer Saroj Khan's associate, that the actress was four months pregnant during the shoot of 'Devdas' song 'Dola Re Dola'. While laughing, Madhuri said, "Arin is born in 2003. So, you do the math." Madhuri's elder son Arin Nene was born in March 2003 while 'Devdas' released in July 2002.
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03:25 pm Sunday, 31 May 2026

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RCB going in as favourites, it is their final to lose: Ashwin

Ahead of the RCB-GT IPL 2026 final in Ahmedabad, ex-India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin said, "RCB are going in as the favourites." "For RCB, it doesn't matter whether they bat or bowl first...it's their final to lose...Whatever they do, they must not...play any less attacking cricket than they've played throughout," he added. RCB will play their fifth IPL final on Sunday.
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