Attari-Wagah border, closed over Indo-Pak tensions, opens for stranded Afghan trucks
The Attari-Wagah border between India and Pakistan, which was shut after tensions rose between both countries in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, was opened for stranded Afghan trucks. The trucks mostly carried dry fruits, with traders welcoming this move. "We are hoping that all trucks will cross over into India in a week," a trader said.
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The Attari-Wagah border between India and Pakistan, which was shut after tensions rose between both countries in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, was opened for stranded Afghan trucks. The trucks mostly carried dry fruits, with traders welcoming this move. "We are hoping that all trucks will cross over into India in a week," a trader said.
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West intends to pit India against China: Russian minister Lavrov
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Western countries want to provoke a confrontation between India and China. "Take note of the current developments in the Asia-Pacific region, which the West has started calling the Indo-Pacific region to give its policy a clear anti-China orientation," he said. He added that President Vladimir Putin recently highlighted this "divide and conquer" policy.
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Western countries want to provoke a confrontation between India and China. "Take note of the current developments in the Asia-Pacific region, which the West has started calling the Indo-Pacific region to give its policy a clear anti-China orientation," he said. He added that President Vladimir Putin recently highlighted this "divide and conquer" policy.
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Rafale maker Dassault Aviation stock nears all-time high after India-Pakistan conflict
Rafale maker Dassault Aviation's stock rose for the third consecutive session on Friday, climbing nearly 2.4%. During mid-day trading on Paris Stock Exchange, the Rafale jet maker's share price touched an intraday high of €309.40, around 10% short of its all-time peak of €332.20. This comes following the India-Pakistan conflict.
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Rafale maker Dassault Aviation's stock rose for the third consecutive session on Friday, climbing nearly 2.4%. During mid-day trading on Paris Stock Exchange, the Rafale jet maker's share price touched an intraday high of €309.40, around 10% short of its all-time peak of €332.20. This comes following the India-Pakistan conflict.
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HAL expects to deliver 1st LCA Mk1A to IAF in couple of months, 12 to be delivered in 2025
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) expects to deliver 12 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A to Indian Air Force this year, the PSU's management said on Friday. The first jet is expected to roll out in next couple of months, with HAL planning one manufacturing line each in Bengaluru and Nashik. This comes after commencement of engine delivery by US' GE Aerospace.
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08:26 pm Friday, 16 May, 2025
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Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) expects to deliver 12 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A to Indian Air Force this year, the PSU's management said on Friday. The first jet is expected to roll out in next couple of months, with HAL planning one manufacturing line each in Bengaluru and Nashik. This comes after commencement of engine delivery by US' GE Aerospace.
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Man who stabbed Rushdie, blinding him in 1 eye, jailed for 25 yrs
The 27-year-old man who stabbed author Salman Rushdie on stage in New York in 2022 and blinded him in one eye, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison. The man, identified as Hadi Matar, was found guilty of attempted murder. Matar's motivation for trying to kill Rushdie stemmed from a 2006 speech delivered by slain Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah.
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08:33 pm Friday, 16 May, 2025
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The 27-year-old man who stabbed author Salman Rushdie on stage in New York in 2022 and blinded him in one eye, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison. The man, identified as Hadi Matar, was found guilty of attempted murder. Matar's motivation for trying to kill Rushdie stemmed from a 2006 speech delivered by slain Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah.
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India A squad for tour of England announced
BCCI on Friday announced India A squad for the tour of England. Abhimanyu Easwaran has been named captain, while Dhruv Jurel has been named vice-captain for the tour. India A will play two first-class matches against England Lions and a match against Team India. The team also features Yashasvi Jaiswal, Karun Nair, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shardul Thakur and Ishan Kishan.
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08:50 pm Friday, 16 May, 2025
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BCCI on Friday announced India A squad for the tour of England. Abhimanyu Easwaran has been named captain, while Dhruv Jurel has been named vice-captain for the tour. India A will play two first-class matches against England Lions and a match against Team India. The team also features Yashasvi Jaiswal, Karun Nair, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shardul Thakur and Ishan Kishan.
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Looking to renew and normalise ties with India, says Taliban
After EAM S Jaishankar took part in India's first-ever ministerial-level outreach to Afghanistan's Taliban administration and spoke to Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, Taliban said it looks forward to renewing and normalising ties with India. Jaishankar and Muttaqi's telephonic conversation was the highest level of contact between India and Taliban since it took over Afghanistan.
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08:49 pm Friday, 16 May, 2025
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After EAM S Jaishankar took part in India's first-ever ministerial-level outreach to Afghanistan's Taliban administration and spoke to Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, Taliban said it looks forward to renewing and normalising ties with India. Jaishankar and Muttaqi's telephonic conversation was the highest level of contact between India and Taliban since it took over Afghanistan.
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GRAP-1 curbs imposed in Delhi-NCR as AQI worsens after dust storm
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) invoked Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage 1 restrictions across Delhi-NCR on Friday after air quality deteriorated in the region due to a dust storm. However, light rainfall lashed parts of the region, which is likely to improve the Air Quality Index (AQI). The AQI crossed 300 in several areas this morning.
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09:12 pm Friday, 16 May, 2025
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The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) invoked Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage 1 restrictions across Delhi-NCR on Friday after air quality deteriorated in the region due to a dust storm. However, light rainfall lashed parts of the region, which is likely to improve the Air Quality Index (AQI). The AQI crossed 300 in several areas this morning.
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Air defence systems of China & Pak no match for India's BrahMos: Expert
American urban warfare expert, Colonel (Retd) John Spencer, said the defence systems of China and Pakistan are no match for India's BrahMos missile. India used the BrahMos missiles for precision strikes to damage Pakistan's air bases. "Chinese air defence systems and missiles are sub-par vis-à-vis India's systems...India's message was clear. It can hit anywhere in Pakistan anytime," he said.
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American urban warfare expert, Colonel (Retd) John Spencer, said the defence systems of China and Pakistan are no match for India's BrahMos missile. India used the BrahMos missiles for precision strikes to damage Pakistan's air bases. "Chinese air defence systems and missiles are sub-par vis-à-vis India's systems...India's message was clear. It can hit anywhere in Pakistan anytime," he said.
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Ex-Pak envoy questions own govt, says 'Why do we need LeT, JeM when we have armed forces?'
Husain Haqqani, ex-Pakistani Ambassador to US, questioned his own government over presence of terrorist groups in Pakistan. "Pahalgam terror attack led India and Pakistan to brink of total war. To avoid that in future, it's important to shut down Jihadi groups," Haqqani said. "With well equipped armed forces, why does Pakistan need Lashkar, Sipah, Jaish, & Difa-e-Watan Council?" he added.
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Husain Haqqani, ex-Pakistani Ambassador to US, questioned his own government over presence of terrorist groups in Pakistan. "Pahalgam terror attack led India and Pakistan to brink of total war. To avoid that in future, it's important to shut down Jihadi groups," Haqqani said. "With well equipped armed forces, why does Pakistan need Lashkar, Sipah, Jaish, & Difa-e-Watan Council?" he added.
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BCCI congratulates Ravindra Jadeja for breaking world record, turns out he didn't
The BCCI on Thursday congratulated Ravindra Jadeja for setting world record for becoming longest reigning number one Test all-rounder (1,152 days). However, the world record is held by Garfield Sobers, who was ranked number one Test all-rounder from February 20, 1962 and March 10, 1974 (4,402 days). Among the post-1987 cricketers, the record is held by Jacques Kallis (1,827 days).
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The BCCI on Thursday congratulated Ravindra Jadeja for setting world record for becoming longest reigning number one Test all-rounder (1,152 days). However, the world record is held by Garfield Sobers, who was ranked number one Test all-rounder from February 20, 1962 and March 10, 1974 (4,402 days). Among the post-1987 cricketers, the record is held by Jacques Kallis (1,827 days).
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Men are more likely to die of broken heart syndrome than women: Study
According to a Journal of the American Heart Association study, 'broken heart syndrome' kills men at more than double the rate of women. Analysing data from 2016-2020, researchers found an 11.2% mortality rate among men versus 5.5% for women. 'Broken heart syndrome', a stress-induced condition also known as takotsubo cardiomyopathy, affects heart function during extreme emotional/physical events.
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According to a Journal of the American Heart Association study, 'broken heart syndrome' kills men at more than double the rate of women. Analysing data from 2016-2020, researchers found an 11.2% mortality rate among men versus 5.5% for women. 'Broken heart syndrome', a stress-induced condition also known as takotsubo cardiomyopathy, affects heart function during extreme emotional/physical events.
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Truck rolls back on slope, misses woman on scooter by inches in Kerala
A Kerala woman had a near-death experience after a truck lost control on an incline and rolled backwards into her scooter, throwing her on the road to Kozhikode Medical College. The vehicle then crushed the scooter and continued rolling until it came to a halt after hitting a roadside tree. A video shows the truck missing her by inches.
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09:32 pm Friday, 16 May, 2025
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A Kerala woman had a near-death experience after a truck lost control on an incline and rolled backwards into her scooter, throwing her on the road to Kozhikode Medical College. The vehicle then crushed the scooter and continued rolling until it came to a halt after hitting a roadside tree. A video shows the truck missing her by inches.
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Son of UP farmer elected as Mayor in UK
Rajkumar Mishra, the son of a local farmer in UP, has been elected as Mayor of Bellingbury City in London. Mishra moved to the UK five years ago to pursue MTech in Computer Science and later started working there. He joined Labour Party two months ago and contested the local elections before being nominated and sworn in as the mayor.
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Rajkumar Mishra, the son of a local farmer in UP, has been elected as Mayor of Bellingbury City in London. Mishra moved to the UK five years ago to pursue MTech in Computer Science and later started working there. He joined Labour Party two months ago and contested the local elections before being nominated and sworn in as the mayor.
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Dream began when Dr Kalam saw incomplete engine in 1993: DRDO on BrahMos used in Op Sindoor
Senior DRDO official SK Mishra said BrahMos' dream began when ex-President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam saw supersonic engine in Moscow in 1993, which was incomplete over funding crunch after Soviet Union's dissolution. He then worked on a new type of missile, combining the engine with DRDO's under-development integrated guided missiles. India used BrahMos to strike Pakistani airbases in Operation Sindoor.
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Senior DRDO official SK Mishra said BrahMos' dream began when ex-President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam saw supersonic engine in Moscow in 1993, which was incomplete over funding crunch after Soviet Union's dissolution. He then worked on a new type of missile, combining the engine with DRDO's under-development integrated guided missiles. India used BrahMos to strike Pakistani airbases in Operation Sindoor.
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10 people killed in Manipur encounter were Myanmar nationals
A security official has said that the 10 suspected militants killed in an encounter in Manipur on Wednesday were Myanmar nationals. The bodies of Myanmar nationals were handed over to the authorities there, an official added. A Ministry of Defence spokesperson said initial assessments suggest that the neutralised individuals were known for involvement in cross-border insurgent activity.
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A security official has said that the 10 suspected militants killed in an encounter in Manipur on Wednesday were Myanmar nationals. The bodies of Myanmar nationals were handed over to the authorities there, an official added. A Ministry of Defence spokesperson said initial assessments suggest that the neutralised individuals were known for involvement in cross-border insurgent activity.
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Turkey's Celebi sues India over 'vague' reasons for cancelling security clearance
Turkish ground services provider Celebi Airport Services has sued India's Civil Aviation Ministry in Delhi High Court against the ministry's decision to cancel its security clearance, stopping it from working at Indian airports. Celebi said the government gave "vague" reasons over national security without reasoning. The company said nearly 3,800 jobs in India would be impacted by the decision.
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Turkish ground services provider Celebi Airport Services has sued India's Civil Aviation Ministry in Delhi High Court against the ministry's decision to cancel its security clearance, stopping it from working at Indian airports. Celebi said the government gave "vague" reasons over national security without reasoning. The company said nearly 3,800 jobs in India would be impacted by the decision.
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Albanian PM Edi Rama drops to one knee, does 'namaste' to welcome Italian PM Meloni
Albanian PM Edi Rama kept his umbrella aside and dropped to one knee to welcome Italian PM Giorgia Meloni for the European Political Community Summit on Friday. He was also seen folding his hands for a namaste gesture. "Edi, no," Meloni was heard saying. "He only does this to be as tall as me," she purportedly said before hugging him.
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Albanian PM Edi Rama kept his umbrella aside and dropped to one knee to welcome Italian PM Giorgia Meloni for the European Political Community Summit on Friday. He was also seen folding his hands for a namaste gesture. "Edi, no," Meloni was heard saying. "He only does this to be as tall as me," she purportedly said before hugging him.
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Consistency in short supply: Omar as he shares Mufti's old criticism of IWT
J&K CM Omar Abdullah shared ex-CM Mehbooba Mufti's old statement criticising the Indus Waters treaty (IWT) after she criticised Omar's suggestion on revival of Tulbul Navigation Barrage project. Notably, the barrage project was suspended due to pressure from Pakistan, citing IWT. "Just leaving this out there because 'consistency' is in such short supply," Abdullah said while sharing her criticism.
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J&K CM Omar Abdullah shared ex-CM Mehbooba Mufti's old statement criticising the Indus Waters treaty (IWT) after she criticised Omar's suggestion on revival of Tulbul Navigation Barrage project. Notably, the barrage project was suspended due to pressure from Pakistan, citing IWT. "Just leaving this out there because 'consistency' is in such short supply," Abdullah said while sharing her criticism.
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Which are world's most-valuable brands as Apple grabs top spot with $1.3-trillion value?
Apple has once again grabbed the top spot as world's most-valuable brand worth nearly $1.3 trillion. Google ($944 billion), Microsoft ($884.8 billion), Amazon ($866 billion) and NVIDIA ($509.4 billion) ranked next. Other most-valuable brands include Facebook, Instagram, McDonald's, Oracle, Visa, Tencent, Mastercard, IBM and Coca-Cola. The most valuable Indian brand is TCS ($57.33 billion).
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Apple has once again grabbed the top spot as world's most-valuable brand worth nearly $1.3 trillion. Google ($944 billion), Microsoft ($884.8 billion), Amazon ($866 billion) and NVIDIA ($509.4 billion) ranked next. Other most-valuable brands include Facebook, Instagram, McDonald's, Oracle, Visa, Tencent, Mastercard, IBM and Coca-Cola. The most valuable Indian brand is TCS ($57.33 billion).
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