'No chadaava in mosques, they don't have crores like temples,' says Sibal, CJI counters
Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai countered senior advocate Kapil Sibal on the claim of no offerings made in mosques, during the hearing on Waqf (Amendment) Bill. "If you go to mosques, there is no chadaava (offering), they don't have thousands of crores like temples," said Sibal. "I've visited churches, Dargahs...it is often done," replied CJI Gavai.
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Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai countered senior advocate Kapil Sibal on the claim of no offerings made in mosques, during the hearing on Waqf (Amendment) Bill. "If you go to mosques, there is no chadaava (offering), they don't have thousands of crores like temples," said Sibal. "I've visited churches, Dargahs...it is often done," replied CJI Gavai.
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Luminar appoints Paul Ricci as new CEO after Russell's resignation
Global automotive technology company Luminar Technology has announced that Paul Ricci has been appointed as the CEO, effective on or about May 21, 2025. Ricci is ex-chairman and CEO of Nuance. The appointment follows the resignation of founder Austin Russell as President and CEO of the company following a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics inquiry, company's press release stated.
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Global automotive technology company Luminar Technology has announced that Paul Ricci has been appointed as the CEO, effective on or about May 21, 2025. Ricci is ex-chairman and CEO of Nuance. The appointment follows the resignation of founder Austin Russell as President and CEO of the company following a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics inquiry, company's press release stated.
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Padma Vibhushan awardee astrophysicist Jayant Narlikar passes away
Astrophysicist Jayant Vishnu Narlikar passed away in Pune on Tuesday aged 87. The last rites of Narlikar, who is survived by his three daughters, are likely to be performed on Wednesday. Narlikar was awarded Padma Bhushan in 1965 at the age of 26. He received Padma Vibhushan in 2004 and in 2011, Maharashtra government conferred on him Maharashtra Bhushan.
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Astrophysicist Jayant Vishnu Narlikar passed away in Pune on Tuesday aged 87. The last rites of Narlikar, who is survived by his three daughters, are likely to be performed on Wednesday. Narlikar was awarded Padma Bhushan in 1965 at the age of 26. He received Padma Vibhushan in 2004 and in 2011, Maharashtra government conferred on him Maharashtra Bhushan.
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124 countries vote in favour of global pandemic deal
World Health Organization (WHO) members voted in favour of a global treaty on improving pandemic preparedness at the World Health Assembly on Monday. One hundred twenty-four countries voted in favour of the deal. No countries voted against it, while 11 countries, including Poland, Israel, Italy, Russia, Slovakia and Iran abstained.
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World Health Organization (WHO) members voted in favour of a global treaty on improving pandemic preparedness at the World Health Assembly on Monday. One hundred twenty-four countries voted in favour of the deal. No countries voted against it, while 11 countries, including Poland, Israel, Italy, Russia, Slovakia and Iran abstained.
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Akshay Kumar sues Paresh Rawal for ₹25 cr for exiting Hera Pheri 3: Report
Actor Akshay Kumar has sent a legal notice to Paresh Rawal alleging 'grossly unprofessional conduct' as the latter exited Hera Pheri 3 after signing the film's contract, Hindustan Times reported. Rawal said he exited as he "didn't feel like being a part of the film" that began shooting in April. Akshay earlier bought the film's rights from producer Firoz Nadiadwala.
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01:57 pm Tuesday, 20 May, 2025
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Actor Akshay Kumar has sent a legal notice to Paresh Rawal alleging 'grossly unprofessional conduct' as the latter exited Hera Pheri 3 after signing the film's contract, Hindustan Times reported. Rawal said he exited as he "didn't feel like being a part of the film" that began shooting in April. Akshay earlier bought the film's rights from producer Firoz Nadiadwala.
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Who is Richard Gleeson, MI's replacement for Ryan Rickelton?
English pacer Richard Gleeson, who replaced Ryan Rickelton in MI's IPL 2025 squad, was born in Lancashire. The 37-year-old, who made his debut in international cricket aged 34, dismissed Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant within his first eight balls. Gleeson has played six T20Is, 34 first-class, 21 List A, and 115 T20s, picking a total of 309 wickets.
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English pacer Richard Gleeson, who replaced Ryan Rickelton in MI's IPL 2025 squad, was born in Lancashire. The 37-year-old, who made his debut in international cricket aged 34, dismissed Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant within his first eight balls. Gleeson has played six T20Is, 34 first-class, 21 List A, and 115 T20s, picking a total of 309 wickets.
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Microsoft introduces NLWeb to turn any site into an AI-powered app
Microsoft has announced that it has introduced NLWeb (Natural Language Web), an open-source project designed to simplify the integration of AI interfaces into websites. "Our goal is for NLWeb...to be the fastest and easiest way to effectively turn your website into an AI app," it said. NLWeb can play a similar role to HTML for agentic web, the company said.
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02:10 pm Tuesday, 20 May, 2025
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Microsoft has announced that it has introduced NLWeb (Natural Language Web), an open-source project designed to simplify the integration of AI interfaces into websites. "Our goal is for NLWeb...to be the fastest and easiest way to effectively turn your website into an AI app," it said. NLWeb can play a similar role to HTML for agentic web, the company said.
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Asteroid Vesta isn’t protoplanet but a chunk of lost world: Study
A new study by Michigan State University researchers has challenged previous assumptions that gave Asteroid Vesta the status of an embryonic planet. The study was published in Nature Astronomy. It suggested that Vesta is a chunk of an ancient, lost world and may not have the dense core that differentiated planetary bodies usually have.
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A new study by Michigan State University researchers has challenged previous assumptions that gave Asteroid Vesta the status of an embryonic planet. The study was published in Nature Astronomy. It suggested that Vesta is a chunk of an ancient, lost world and may not have the dense core that differentiated planetary bodies usually have.
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Mamata's nephew Abhishek Banerjee to replace Yusuf Pathan in Op Sindoor delegation
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's nephew and TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee will be joining the multi-party global delegation on Operation Sindoor. This comes after the party reportedly told the Centre that TMC MP Yusuf Pathan won't be joining. "At a time when the world must unite...Abhishek Banerjee's inclusion brings both conviction and clarity to the table," the party said.
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West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's nephew and TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee will be joining the multi-party global delegation on Operation Sindoor. This comes after the party reportedly told the Centre that TMC MP Yusuf Pathan won't be joining. "At a time when the world must unite...Abhishek Banerjee's inclusion brings both conviction and clarity to the table," the party said.
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It is a normal thing: Qatar PM on gifting ₹3,300 crore jumbo jet to Trump
Commenting on Qatar gifting a ₹3,300 crore Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet to US President Donald Trump, Qatar's PM Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani said, "It is a normal thing that happens between allies." "I hope that the US looks to Qatar as a reliable partner in diplomacy that is not trying to buy influence," Al-Thani further said.
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Commenting on Qatar gifting a ₹3,300 crore Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet to US President Donald Trump, Qatar's PM Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani said, "It is a normal thing that happens between allies." "I hope that the US looks to Qatar as a reliable partner in diplomacy that is not trying to buy influence," Al-Thani further said.
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What is quiet cracking?
'Quiet cracking' is a term which is metaphorically used to describe an employee's feeling of disengagement from their workplace. This can reportedly be caused by a "persistent and invisible form" of workplace unhappiness. According to TalentLMS research, it is different from burnout and quite quitting as it doesn't always show as exhaustion and isn't immediately apparent in performance metrics.
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'Quiet cracking' is a term which is metaphorically used to describe an employee's feeling of disengagement from their workplace. This can reportedly be caused by a "persistent and invisible form" of workplace unhappiness. According to TalentLMS research, it is different from burnout and quite quitting as it doesn't always show as exhaustion and isn't immediately apparent in performance metrics.
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EAM meets Dutch PM, thanks him for Netherlands' anti-terror stance
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met Netherlands PM Dick Schoof in The Hague on Tuesday. "Conveyed the warm greetings of PM Narendra Modi and thanked him for the Netherlands' firm and resolute stance against terrorism," he said after the meeting. "Appreciate his commitment to taking the India-Netherlands partnership to newer heights," Jaishankar added.
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External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met Netherlands PM Dick Schoof in The Hague on Tuesday. "Conveyed the warm greetings of PM Narendra Modi and thanked him for the Netherlands' firm and resolute stance against terrorism," he said after the meeting. "Appreciate his commitment to taking the India-Netherlands partnership to newer heights," Jaishankar added.
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Uttarakhand to teach chapter on Operation Sindoor in madrasas
The Uttarakhand Government, led by CM Pushkar Singh Dhami, has announced its decision to introduce a chapter on Operation Sindoor in the state's madrasa curriculum. Over 50,000 students enrolled in 451 registered madrasas across the state will now be taught about it. Operation Sindoor was launched by the Indian Armed Forces in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack.
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The Uttarakhand Government, led by CM Pushkar Singh Dhami, has announced its decision to introduce a chapter on Operation Sindoor in the state's madrasa curriculum. Over 50,000 students enrolled in 451 registered madrasas across the state will now be taught about it. Operation Sindoor was launched by the Indian Armed Forces in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack.
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Rahul is new-age Mir Jafar, he's speaking language of Pak: BJP
BJP criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi after the latter questioned EAM S Jaishankar's "silence" on the number of aircraft India lost under Operation Sindoor. Terming Rahul a new-age Mir Jafar, BJP's Amit Malviya said, "He's speaking the language of Pakistan." "He hasn’t congratulated PM Narendra Modi on...Operation Sindoor...Instead, he repeatedly asks how many jets we lost," Malviya added.
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02:33 pm Tuesday, 20 May, 2025
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BJP criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi after the latter questioned EAM S Jaishankar's "silence" on the number of aircraft India lost under Operation Sindoor. Terming Rahul a new-age Mir Jafar, BJP's Amit Malviya said, "He's speaking the language of Pakistan." "He hasn’t congratulated PM Narendra Modi on...Operation Sindoor...Instead, he repeatedly asks how many jets we lost," Malviya added.
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Man involved in theft of solid-gold toilet worth ₹54 crore gets suspended sentence in UK
A man who was involved in the theft of a solid-gold toilet worth £4.5 million (around ₹54 crore) from UK's Blenheim Palace has been given a 21-month suspended sentence. Frederick Doe, who was accused of offering to help sell the gold, had claimed he didn't know it was stolen. The toilet was stolen in a five-minute raid in 2019.
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A man who was involved in the theft of a solid-gold toilet worth £4.5 million (around ₹54 crore) from UK's Blenheim Palace has been given a 21-month suspended sentence. Frederick Doe, who was accused of offering to help sell the gold, had claimed he didn't know it was stolen. The toilet was stolen in a five-minute raid in 2019.
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Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall warning issued for 14 states, list released
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued heavy to extremely heavy rainfall warning in 14 states/UTs. It is very likely over Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra, Assam, Meghalaya, Bihar, Kerala, West Bengal and Sikkim on Wednesday and Thursday. It is very likely over Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura on Wednesday and over Gujarat on Thursday.
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued heavy to extremely heavy rainfall warning in 14 states/UTs. It is very likely over Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra, Assam, Meghalaya, Bihar, Kerala, West Bengal and Sikkim on Wednesday and Thursday. It is very likely over Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura on Wednesday and over Gujarat on Thursday.
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Some COVID patients reported in May, but no need to panic: BMC
Amid concerns of a possible COVID-19 outbreak, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) appealed that there's no need for panic. "Some patients have been seen since May, however, the BMC administration is appealing to the citizens not to panic," the Mumbai civic body said. Notably, India reported 164 COVID-19 cases in a week, as Asia is witnessing a rise in cases.
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02:53 pm Tuesday, 20 May, 2025
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Amid concerns of a possible COVID-19 outbreak, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) appealed that there's no need for panic. "Some patients have been seen since May, however, the BMC administration is appealing to the citizens not to panic," the Mumbai civic body said. Notably, India reported 164 COVID-19 cases in a week, as Asia is witnessing a rise in cases.
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Rohit Sharma wanted to play against England and retire mid-series like Dhoni: Report
Rohit Sharma wanted to feature in the upcoming Test series against England and retire mid-series like MS Dhoni, Sky Sports reported. The report added that selectors offered Rohit the opportunity to play series but not as captain after which he decided to retire before the series. Dhoni had retired from Tests in middle of Test series against Australia in 2014.
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02:50 pm Tuesday, 20 May, 2025
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Rohit Sharma wanted to feature in the upcoming Test series against England and retire mid-series like MS Dhoni, Sky Sports reported. The report added that selectors offered Rohit the opportunity to play series but not as captain after which he decided to retire before the series. Dhoni had retired from Tests in middle of Test series against Australia in 2014.
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Don't care how old players are, experience served us well: Fleming
CSK head coach Stephen Fleming said he continues to believe in CSK's formula of relying on experienced players. "I don't care how old the players are. The experience has served us really well over the past years that we have had," he stated. "It hasn't worked out quite well for us this year," Fleming stated.
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CSK head coach Stephen Fleming said he continues to believe in CSK's formula of relying on experienced players. "I don't care how old the players are. The experience has served us really well over the past years that we have had," he stated. "It hasn't worked out quite well for us this year," Fleming stated.
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Courts don't interfere unless you make a strong case: CJI Gavai to pleas against Waqf Act
CJI BR Gavai told petitioners challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf Act that courts don't usually interfere unless they make a strong case. "Because the presumption is concerning the constitution of the statute," he added. Earlier, SC had considered three issues - Waqf by user, nomination of non-Muslims to Waqf Boards and identification of government land under Waqf.
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03:14 pm Tuesday, 20 May, 2025
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CJI BR Gavai told petitioners challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf Act that courts don't usually interfere unless they make a strong case. "Because the presumption is concerning the constitution of the statute," he added. Earlier, SC had considered three issues - Waqf by user, nomination of non-Muslims to Waqf Boards and identification of government land under Waqf.
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