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Female dancers quit Diljit Dosanjh's show over alleged body shaming, say 'We didn't feel safe'

A group of female dancers have shared a video claiming that they quit one of Diljit Dosanjh's shows. In the video, the performers shared their experiences, raising concerns about body shaming, pay, working conditions and what they described as a lack of respect. "As an artist, I prefer a safe space...We didn't feel that here," one dancer said.
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09:49 am Sunday, 17 May 2026

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Global health emergency declared over Ebola outbreak in Africa

The WHO on Sunday declared an Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a "public health emergency of international concern". The outbreak poses a public health risk to other countries, with some cases of an international spread ‌already ⁠documented, the agency said. At least 80 deaths have been reported in Congo's Ituri province.
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09:46 am Sunday, 17 May 2026

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US allows sanctions waiver on Russian oil to lapse despite supply issues

The US administration has not renewed the sanctions waiver on sea-borne Russian oil, a move it earlier said would stabilise supply and prices amid the war in West Asia. Countries, including India, bought millions of barrels of Russian oil during the waiver, which was introduced in mid-March and extended in April. The waiver finally lapsed on May 16.
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News By: Garima Garg
10:18 am Sunday, 17 May 2026

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Trump's team dumps all Chinese gifts before leaving Beijing; report explains the reason

After US President Donald Trump met with Xi Jinping in Beijing, US delegation reportedly discarded all items gifted by China, including souvenirs, before departing. As per a report, the move was part of US security procedures to prevent espionage, surveillance or tracking attempts by China. Trump’s delegation left their personal phones in US and used burner phones during the visit.
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10:15 am Sunday, 17 May 2026

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Demolition drive carried out near Howrah railway station amid heavy security

An extensive demolition drive to remove illegal encroachments near the Howrah railway station was carried out in West Bengal on Saturday. Illegal shops, stalls, and temporary structures crowding the areas near the Howrah bus stand and the Ganga ghat were cleared as part of the drive. Heavy security forces were deployed to maintain law and order during the operation.
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10:37 am Sunday, 17 May 2026

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What is the head-to-head record of PBKS and RCB in IPL?

PBKS will face RCB in their IPL 2026 match in Dharamshala on Sunday. The two teams have faced each other 37 times in the IPL, with PBKS winning 18 matches and RCB emerging victorious in 19. Virat Kohli has scored the most runs (1,159) in matches played between the two teams, while Yuzvendra Chahal has picked the most wickets (25).
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10:34 am Sunday, 17 May 2026

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What do RCB need to do to qualify for IPL 2026 playoffs?

RCB, currently atop the IPL 2026 points table, will face PBKS in Dharamshala on Sunday. RCB need just one win from their two remaining matches to confirm their playoff berth, as it is now impossible for four other teams to reach 18 points. A win in both games will seal a top-two finish for the defending champions.
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10:34 am Sunday, 17 May 2026

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Iranian anchor fires at UAE flag while teaching people how to use AK-47 rifle on live TV

An Iranian state television presenter fired a shot at the flag of the UAE during a live firearms training broadcast. During the segment, an IRGC commander encouraged viewers to attend booths set up at pro-government rallies to receive weapons training. Recently, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that Tehran remains prepared for renewed military conflict if diplomacy fails.
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News By: Dharini Mudgal
10:56 am Sunday, 17 May 2026

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Huge mushroom cloud seen after explosion in Israel during missile engine test

A massive mushroom cloud lit up the sky in Israel's Beit Shemesh after an explosion. After the videos of the explosion went viral on social media with fears over Iranian attack, Israel's state-owned Tomer defense company clarified that the explosion was part of a pre-planned and controlled rocket engine test.
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News By: Arshiya Chopra
10:45 am Sunday, 17 May 2026

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Hawan & puja performed at MP's Bhojshala complex after HC declares it temple

A hawan and other rituals were performed at the Bhojshala complex in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar on Sunday, after the High Court declared the disputed site a Hindu temple. "We're continuously disseminating awareness about the High Court's verdict," SP Sachin Sharma, who attended the rituals, said. "We'll take the strictest action against anyone contemplating a violation of the rules," he added.
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11:20 am Sunday, 17 May 2026

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Thieves steal 72 taps from Congress office in Chhattisgarh, leave 'love you' note

A fresh theft took place at the Congress district office in Chhattisgarh's Ambikapur. Thieves allegedly stole around 72 taps, reportedly worth ₹80,000 to ₹1 lakh, from the office bathroom and left behind a "love you" note on the floor before fleeing. The incident, which occurred in the city’s VIP zone, was reportedly the third time the Congress office was targeted.
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11:19 am Sunday, 17 May 2026

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Ankur Warikoo shuts down '₹100 cr' edtech business

Entrepreneur and content creator Ankur Warikoo has announced the shutdown of his ₹100 crore online courses business despite generating ₹25 crore in profits and enrolling over 5 lakh students. The move has sparked massive debate online, with many linking the decision to the growing disruption caused by AI in the online education industry.
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10:52 am Sunday, 17 May 2026

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Indian Army Chief praises Gen-Z, tells why they are '10 times better than our generation'

Speaking at the 'Sena Samvad' event, Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi said, "Let me firstly concede and accept that the Generation-Z is at least 10 times better than our generation." "They're much more adaptable. They're socially aware, globally connected, and digitally fluent," he added while stating that the Army started an internship programme and received 1 lakh applications.
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News By: Arshiya Chopra
11:30 am Sunday, 17 May 2026

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BJP-led WB govt begins replacing Mamata's 'Biswa Bangla' logo with Ashoka Emblem

The BJP-led West Bengal government has begun replacing the “Biswa Bangla” logo, introduced during former CM Mamata Banerjee’s tenure, with the Ashoka Emblem on official platforms and public infrastructure across the state. The logo has already been replaced at the Salt Lake Stadium and on the “Egiye Bangla” portal, which hosts links to multiple government departments and services.
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11:52 am Sunday, 17 May 2026

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Indian-origin financier NP Narvekar, who grew Harvard's fund to $57 billion, to retire

NP Narvekar, the Indian-origin CEO of Harvard Management Co, has informed the university's board of his plans to retire by late 2027, Wall Street Journal reported. Joining in 2016, he inherited a $35.7 billion fund and grew it to $56.9 billion, the world's largest university endowment. He previously worked at Columbia University’s investment office.
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11:50 am Sunday, 17 May 2026

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Traffic advisory issued for DC-RR IPL 2026 match in Delhi

The Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory for the IPL 2026 match between DC and RR at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday. Commuters have been advised to avoid stretches of JLN Marg, Asaf Ali Road, and Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg. Meanwhile, free parking will be available at Mata Sundari Road, Rajghat Power House Road, and Velodrome Road.
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News By: Saurav Joshi
12:14 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026

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Our ties with India will depend on Ganges water-sharing treaty: B'desh minister

Bangladesh minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said the country's ties with India will depend on renewing the Ganges water-sharing treaty to meet "the needs of Bangladesh's people". The pact regulates dry-season sharing of Ganga water at Farakka Barrage in West Bengal. Bangladesh earlier announced a barrage project on Padma River (Ganges in Bangladesh) to "negate the negative impact" of Farakka.
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News By: Garima Garg
12:09 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026

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Why has CBSE made the 3-language formula compulsory for Class 9?

CBSE has made studying three languages (R1, R2 and R3) compulsory for students from Class IX beginning July 1, 2026. CBSE said this is meant to implement the three-language formula more strictly under the NEP 2020, reported HT. The aim is to bring language learning in line with national education reforms, promote multilingual learning, and encourage Indian languages alongside English.
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News By: Dharini Mudgal
12:26 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026

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Rajinikanth clarifies he is not 'jealous' of CM Vijay amid rumours, says 'I'm not cheap'

Debunking rumours after Tamil Nadu elections, Rajinikanth held a press conference stating that he's not jealous of CM Vijay. "Rajini is not a cheap or low-standard person to speak unnecessarily about anything else. I was extremely shocked when I heard that Vijay had become the Chief Minister. As soon as the Chief Minister won, I congratulated him," the actor said.
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12:20 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026

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Salman makes cryptic 'politically correct' remark in an interview, fans link it to 'Dhurandhar'

During an interview, Salman Khan made a cryptic remark that many fans believe may have been aimed at Dhurandhar. He said that in today's Bollywood, you need to be politically correct to dip your toes into something new. "It has to be that you...should be morally, ethically, and emotionally correct. And now, politically," said Salman with a subtle smile.
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12:40 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026

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