Buddhist monk arrested in Sri Lanka over alleged sexual abuse of 11-year-old
A senior Buddhist monk has been arrested in Sri Lanka for allegedly sexually abusing an 11-year-old girl. The 71-year-old Pallegama Hemarathana was arrested at private hospital in Colombo, where he was undergoing treatment. The alleged crime took place in 2022 at a temple, where Hemarathana is the chief priest. The victim's mother has also been arrested for aiding the monk.
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A senior Buddhist monk has been arrested in Sri Lanka for allegedly sexually abusing an 11-year-old girl. The 71-year-old Pallegama Hemarathana was arrested at private hospital in Colombo, where he was undergoing treatment. The alleged crime took place in 2022 at a temple, where Hemarathana is the chief priest. The victim's mother has also been arrested for aiding the monk.
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Pakistan extends foreign visit ban, 50% fuel limit till June 13 amid fuel crisis
Pakistan has extended the ban on foreign visits and a 50% reduction in fuel provision for official vehicles till June 13 amid the fuel crisis due to the Iran war. The grounding of 60% of official vehicles will also continue till June 13. Other measures, including a four-day work week and a work-from-home policy, would remain applicable until further notice.
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06:35 pm Tuesday, 12 May 2026
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Pakistan has extended the ban on foreign visits and a 50% reduction in fuel provision for official vehicles till June 13 amid the fuel crisis due to the Iran war. The grounding of 60% of official vehicles will also continue till June 13. Other measures, including a four-day work week and a work-from-home policy, would remain applicable until further notice.
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Trump shares AI pic of Obama, Biden in sewage
US President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated picture of former US Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden in sewage-filled Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC. "Dumacrats love sewage" the picture, which also shows former Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi, read. The pool is being painted blue as part of Trump's bid to beautify Washington, DC.
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06:34 pm Tuesday, 12 May 2026
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US President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated picture of former US Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden in sewage-filled Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC. "Dumacrats love sewage" the picture, which also shows former Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi, read. The pool is being painted blue as part of Trump's bid to beautify Washington, DC.
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Nanny beaten up & tortured for 5 yrs by IIM-Bangalore prof & wife, says 'was denied food'
A 23-year-old woman from Manipur, who worked as a nanny at the house of an IIM-Bangalore professor, has accused the professor and his wife of physically abusing and torturing her for nearly five years. She alleged they stopped her from talking to anyone freely. On May 4, she was left without food the entire day. A case has been filed.
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06:33 pm Tuesday, 12 May 2026
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A 23-year-old woman from Manipur, who worked as a nanny at the house of an IIM-Bangalore professor, has accused the professor and his wife of physically abusing and torturing her for nearly five years. She alleged they stopped her from talking to anyone freely. On May 4, she was left without food the entire day. A case has been filed.
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PUBG apologises, removes game item after it sparks religious controversy
PUBG Mobile has apologised and removed a game item after its name sparked a religious controversy. The name of the item, which was in the Card Collection system, had roughly translated to one of the 99 Names of Allah in Islam. "We respect the values, traditions and practices of our players and regret the hurt...that we've caused," it stated.
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06:56 pm Tuesday, 12 May 2026
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PUBG Mobile has apologised and removed a game item after its name sparked a religious controversy. The name of the item, which was in the Card Collection system, had roughly translated to one of the 99 Names of Allah in Islam. "We respect the values, traditions and practices of our players and regret the hurt...that we've caused," it stated.
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Amazon employees use AI for unnecessary tasks to boost metrics: FT
Employees at Amazon are using an internal AI tool to automate non-essential tasks in a bid to show managers higher AI usage, according to a Financial Times report. The company tracks employees' usage of a tool called MeshClaw, which lets them create AI agents for tasks such as coding. The system has reportedly created pressure within teams.
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06:54 pm Tuesday, 12 May 2026
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Employees at Amazon are using an internal AI tool to automate non-essential tasks in a bid to show managers higher AI usage, according to a Financial Times report. The company tracks employees' usage of a tool called MeshClaw, which lets them create AI agents for tasks such as coding. The system has reportedly created pressure within teams.
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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay meets faction of 30 AIADMK MLAs supporting him
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay met the CV Shanmugam-led AIADMK faction of 30 MLAs who announced their support for him. Vijay was seen exiting Shanmugam's residence after meeting the MLAs on Tuesday. The Shanmugam-led faction announced their support for Vijay after AIADMK proposed forming the government with DMK. Shanmugam said that the proposal was against AIADMK's founding principles.
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06:51 pm Tuesday, 12 May 2026
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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay met the CV Shanmugam-led AIADMK faction of 30 MLAs who announced their support for him. Vijay was seen exiting Shanmugam's residence after meeting the MLAs on Tuesday. The Shanmugam-led faction announced their support for Vijay after AIADMK proposed forming the government with DMK. Shanmugam said that the proposal was against AIADMK's founding principles.
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After PM Modi's appeal, Maharashtra ministers now need CM's approval to use aircraft
After Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to avoid international travel amid the Iran war, the Maharashtra government has directed ministers to obtain approval from CM Devendra Fadnavis before using aircraft for official travel. Maharashtra Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said that clearance is required unless the matter is extremely urgent. The CM would continue to use aircraft, he added.
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07:12 pm Tuesday, 12 May 2026
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After Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to avoid international travel amid the Iran war, the Maharashtra government has directed ministers to obtain approval from CM Devendra Fadnavis before using aircraft for official travel. Maharashtra Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said that clearance is required unless the matter is extremely urgent. The CM would continue to use aircraft, he added.
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Amazon India expands health benefits for delivery agents: Report
Amazon India is reportedly expanding its health insurance benefits for nearly 90,000 delivery associates. Mediclaim benefits will increase to up to ₹1.5 lakh, and enhanced group personal accident insurance coverage to ₹10 lakh, reports said, adding OPD coverage of up to ₹10,000 will also be provided. Some benefits will also extend to up to three family members annually.
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07:05 pm Tuesday, 12 May 2026
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Amazon India is reportedly expanding its health insurance benefits for nearly 90,000 delivery associates. Mediclaim benefits will increase to up to ₹1.5 lakh, and enhanced group personal accident insurance coverage to ₹10 lakh, reports said, adding OPD coverage of up to ₹10,000 will also be provided. Some benefits will also extend to up to three family members annually.
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07:05 pm Tuesday, 12 May 2026
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Who is Radhan Pandit, astrologer who predicted Vijay's 'tsunami' victory?
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay has appointed astrologer Rickey Radhan Pandit Vettrivel as Officer on Special Duty to the CM (Political). Born in Erode, Vettrivel has over four decades of experience in Vedic astrology, meditation-based guidance and numerology. He described Vijay's horoscope as possessing "tsunami-like" political strength. He also claims he predicted Jayalalithaa's victory in 1991 elections.
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07:24 pm Tuesday, 12 May 2026
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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay has appointed astrologer Rickey Radhan Pandit Vettrivel as Officer on Special Duty to the CM (Political). Born in Erode, Vettrivel has over four decades of experience in Vedic astrology, meditation-based guidance and numerology. He described Vijay's horoscope as possessing "tsunami-like" political strength. He also claims he predicted Jayalalithaa's victory in 1991 elections.
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US inflation hits 3-year high of 3.8% in April amid Iran war
Inflation in the US jumped to 3.8% in April, marking the highest level in roughly three years amid the disruption caused by the country's war with Iran. Almost half of the rise was driven by surging energy costs, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) said. Prices increased across categories, including household furnishings, groceries, airline fares, personal care, clothing and education.
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07:16 pm Tuesday, 12 May 2026
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Inflation in the US jumped to 3.8% in April, marking the highest level in roughly three years amid the disruption caused by the country's war with Iran. Almost half of the rise was driven by surging energy costs, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) said. Prices increased across categories, including household furnishings, groceries, airline fares, personal care, clothing and education.
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4 Indian tourists 'mysteriously' faint at Thailand cafe, one dies later
A total of four Indian tourists recently fainted 'mysteriously' at a cafe in Thailand's Phuket, and one of them passed away later. Confirming the news, the Indian Embassy in Thailand said, "The Embassy officials are in contact with the family of the deceased to extend all support in this hour of grief." The remaining three were reported to be stable.
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07:42 pm Tuesday, 12 May 2026
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A total of four Indian tourists recently fainted 'mysteriously' at a cafe in Thailand's Phuket, and one of them passed away later. Confirming the news, the Indian Embassy in Thailand said, "The Embassy officials are in contact with the family of the deceased to extend all support in this hour of grief." The remaining three were reported to be stable.
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PCOS to be renamed to PMOS after decades of misclassification
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) will be renamed to Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) after a 14-year global effort involving clinicians and patient groups. The term PCOS lead women and clinicians to associate it with ovarian cysts, which aren't necessarily present in every patient, said researchers. The decades of misclassification led to delay in diagnoses and fragmented care.
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07:41 pm Tuesday, 12 May 2026
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) will be renamed to Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) after a 14-year global effort involving clinicians and patient groups. The term PCOS lead women and clinicians to associate it with ovarian cysts, which aren't necessarily present in every patient, said researchers. The decades of misclassification led to delay in diagnoses and fragmented care.
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Americans spent ₹10,000,000,000,000 on lottery tickets in 2025
Americans spent over $109 billion (over ₹10 lakh crore) on lottery tickets last year, investor and writer Charlie Bilello wrote in a blog. This is more than what Americans spent on movies, books, concerts and sports tickets combined. Reacting to his blog, a social media user said, "Can't win the lottery if you don't buy a ticket."
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07:33 pm Tuesday, 12 May 2026
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Americans spent over $109 billion (over ₹10 lakh crore) on lottery tickets last year, investor and writer Charlie Bilello wrote in a blog. This is more than what Americans spent on movies, books, concerts and sports tickets combined. Reacting to his blog, a social media user said, "Can't win the lottery if you don't buy a ticket."
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NITI Aayog denies report claiming it suggested 2-year construction ban
NITI Aayog denied a report headlined "NITI calls for two-year construction ban as West Asia crisis drains economy" published in The Tribune. "This is to clarify that no such recommendation in any form has been made by NITI Aayog calling for a construction ban," it said. Urban Affairs Ministry is overseeing the reconstruction plan for various office buildings, it added.
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07:59 pm Tuesday, 12 May 2026
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NITI Aayog denied a report headlined "NITI calls for two-year construction ban as West Asia crisis drains economy" published in The Tribune. "This is to clarify that no such recommendation in any form has been made by NITI Aayog calling for a construction ban," it said. Urban Affairs Ministry is overseeing the reconstruction plan for various office buildings, it added.
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Why is Japan's largest snackmaker changing snacks' packaging to black & white?
Japan’s largest snackmaker, Calbee, is temporarily changing its brightly coloured packaging to black-and-white designs, as the Strait of Hormuz blockade has disrupted the supply of naphtha, a petroleum-derived raw material used in printing ink. Calbee said 14 of its products will shift to monochrome packaging by the end of May. Notably, Japan imports around 40% of naphtha from Middle East.
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07:59 pm Tuesday, 12 May 2026
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Japan’s largest snackmaker, Calbee, is temporarily changing its brightly coloured packaging to black-and-white designs, as the Strait of Hormuz blockade has disrupted the supply of naphtha, a petroleum-derived raw material used in printing ink. Calbee said 14 of its products will shift to monochrome packaging by the end of May. Notably, Japan imports around 40% of naphtha from Middle East.
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Zelenskyy's ex-spokesperson added to Ukraine's 'Kill List' after she says 'He does drugs'
Volodymyr Zelenskyy's former spokesperson Iuliia Mendel has been added to Ukraine's 'Kill List' after she said that the Ukrainian President does drugs. During an interview, she also said that Zelenskyy wants the war with Russia to continue as it allowed him to thrive. Ukraine is on the verge of extinction because of the war, she wrote in a post.
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07:58 pm Tuesday, 12 May 2026
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy's former spokesperson Iuliia Mendel has been added to Ukraine's 'Kill List' after she said that the Ukrainian President does drugs. During an interview, she also said that Zelenskyy wants the war with Russia to continue as it allowed him to thrive. Ukraine is on the verge of extinction because of the war, she wrote in a post.
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What are 5 ways by which people can save fuel?
PM Narendra Modi recently urged citizens to reduce fuel consumption. People can save fuel by taking public transport like metro, carpooling and switching to electric vehicles. Fuel can also be saved by working from home once a week. Business owners can save fuel by moving goods by rail as Indian Railways operates large share of its freight services using electricity.
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08:14 pm Tuesday, 12 May 2026
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PM Narendra Modi recently urged citizens to reduce fuel consumption. People can save fuel by taking public transport like metro, carpooling and switching to electric vehicles. Fuel can also be saved by working from home once a week. Business owners can save fuel by moving goods by rail as Indian Railways operates large share of its freight services using electricity.
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First pic of NEET UG paper leak accused Shubham Khairnar surfaces online
The first picture of accused Shubham Khairnar, accused in NEET UG 2026 paper leak controversy, has surfaced online. He was arrested after allegedly obtaining a physical copy of a "guess" paper that may have been based on the real exam. Shubham got a physical copy in Nashik, and investigators believe it may have leaked from a local printing press there.
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08:07 pm Tuesday, 12 May 2026
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The first picture of accused Shubham Khairnar, accused in NEET UG 2026 paper leak controversy, has surfaced online. He was arrested after allegedly obtaining a physical copy of a "guess" paper that may have been based on the real exam. Shubham got a physical copy in Nashik, and investigators believe it may have leaked from a local printing press there.
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Video shows Hezbollah's underground living quarters in Lebanon
The Israel Defense Forces have released a video of what they claimed to be living quarters used by terrorist group Hezbollah. These quarters are located in southern Lebanon, as per the IDF. "During special operations to clear terrorist infrastructure from the Litani area, south of the Forward Defense Line, 100+ military targets were struck," IDF said while sharing the video.
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08:04 pm Tuesday, 12 May 2026
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The Israel Defense Forces have released a video of what they claimed to be living quarters used by terrorist group Hezbollah. These quarters are located in southern Lebanon, as per the IDF. "During special operations to clear terrorist infrastructure from the Litani area, south of the Forward Defense Line, 100+ military targets were struck," IDF said while sharing the video.
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