Meta employees took snacks, chargers during layoffs; it was like doomsday: Ex-employee
An ex-Meta employee described the atmosphere inside the company on the eve of the company's first major layoff as "almost like doomsday." "I remember the very first big layoff, the night before was almost like doomsday, people were stuffing...bags with free snacks and drinks and chargers," she said. Her remarks come ahead of Meta’s expected elimination of around 8,000 jobs.
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02:27 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026
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An ex-Meta employee described the atmosphere inside the company on the eve of the company's first major layoff as "almost like doomsday." "I remember the very first big layoff, the night before was almost like doomsday, people were stuffing...bags with free snacks and drinks and chargers," she said. Her remarks come ahead of Meta’s expected elimination of around 8,000 jobs.
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Haryana sees 38% reduction in crimes against women in 1 year
The cases of crimes against women in Haryana dropped from 13,945 in 2024 to 8,723 in 2025. "Historic 38% decline recorded in crimes against women," Haryana Police said, adding that the average emergency response time in February 2026 stood at just nine minutes and 32 seconds. "Women's safety, respect, and empowerment are our topmost priorities," DGP Ajay Singhal said.
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02:21 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026
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The cases of crimes against women in Haryana dropped from 13,945 in 2024 to 8,723 in 2025. "Historic 38% decline recorded in crimes against women," Haryana Police said, adding that the average emergency response time in February 2026 stood at just nine minutes and 32 seconds. "Women's safety, respect, and empowerment are our topmost priorities," DGP Ajay Singhal said.
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Higher fixed charges in electricity bills proposed by CEA
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has proposed phased hike in fixed monthly electricity charges to help discoms recover grid and infrastructure costs. Fixed charges for domestic and farm consumers may rise to 25% of fixed costs by 2030, while industrial, commercial and institutional users could pay up to 100%. The move comes amid rising rooftop solar and captive power use.
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02:16 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026
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The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has proposed phased hike in fixed monthly electricity charges to help discoms recover grid and infrastructure costs. Fixed charges for domestic and farm consumers may rise to 25% of fixed costs by 2030, while industrial, commercial and institutional users could pay up to 100%. The move comes amid rising rooftop solar and captive power use.
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02:16 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026
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Delhi Metro announces 24 additional train trips amid PM's appeal to save fuel
The Delhi Metro has announced 24 additional train trips amid Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal to save fuel. These trips will be carried out on six additional trains every Monday starting from May 18 and will be extended to other days when required. Additional security personnel, ticketing counters and baggage scanners will also be deployed to reduce waiting time.
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02:43 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026
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The Delhi Metro has announced 24 additional train trips amid Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal to save fuel. These trips will be carried out on six additional trains every Monday starting from May 18 and will be extended to other days when required. Additional security personnel, ticketing counters and baggage scanners will also be deployed to reduce waiting time.
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Govt defends On-Screen Marking system after students complain about CBSE Class 12 Board results
Sanjay Kumar, Secretary, Department of School Education and Literacy, addressed Class 12 students' concerns regarding On-Screen Marking (OSM) mechanism used to check students' answer sheets in board exams. Stating that three levels of security were followed while scanning 98 lakh answer sheets, Kumar said, "OSM is not something new, nor is it being implemented for the first time."
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02:40 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026
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Sanjay Kumar, Secretary, Department of School Education and Literacy, addressed Class 12 students' concerns regarding On-Screen Marking (OSM) mechanism used to check students' answer sheets in board exams. Stating that three levels of security were followed while scanning 98 lakh answer sheets, Kumar said, "OSM is not something new, nor is it being implemented for the first time."
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Rajinikanth says he would have won 2021 Tamil Nadu polls had he contested
Actor Rajinikanth recently said he would have won had he contested Tamil Nadu polls in 2021. Talking about newly-elected CM Vijay, he said, "People have high expectations from Vijay, hope he will fulfil it...But for first 2 years we should not disturb him, his fans should ensure not to harm his reputation." Rajinikanth added that he's not jealous of Vijay.
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02:39 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026
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Actor Rajinikanth recently said he would have won had he contested Tamil Nadu polls in 2021. Talking about newly-elected CM Vijay, he said, "People have high expectations from Vijay, hope he will fulfil it...But for first 2 years we should not disturb him, his fans should ensure not to harm his reputation." Rajinikanth added that he's not jealous of Vijay.
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FBI chief Kash Patel took girlfriend to concert on FBI jet, watched it from ₹48 lakh private suite
FBI chief Kash Patel tool his girlfriend Alexis Wilkins from Washington to Philadelphia on an FBI jet to attend a concert, New York Times reported. The couple watched the show from a private suite at Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field, which usually costs between $35,000 (₹33 lakh) and $50,000 (₹48 lakh). An FBI spokesperson said Wilkins was invited by the performers.
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02:39 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026
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FBI chief Kash Patel tool his girlfriend Alexis Wilkins from Washington to Philadelphia on an FBI jet to attend a concert, New York Times reported. The couple watched the show from a private suite at Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field, which usually costs between $35,000 (₹33 lakh) and $50,000 (₹48 lakh). An FBI spokesperson said Wilkins was invited by the performers.
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What is Ebola for which WHO declared a global health emergency?
Ebola is a rare but severe illness in humans with fatality rate of around 50%, according to WHO. The disease, which first occurred in 1976, can spread through direct contact with bodily fluids or broken skin, and symptoms include fever, headache, vomiting, diarrhoea, and impaired kidney and liver functions. WHO declared a global health emergency after Congo reported 80 deaths.
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03:14 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026
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Ebola is a rare but severe illness in humans with fatality rate of around 50%, according to WHO. The disease, which first occurred in 1976, can spread through direct contact with bodily fluids or broken skin, and symptoms include fever, headache, vomiting, diarrhoea, and impaired kidney and liver functions. WHO declared a global health emergency after Congo reported 80 deaths.
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TCS CEO Krithivasan earned 333 times the median employee salary in FY26
K Krithivasan, the CEO and MD of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), earned ₹28.1 crore in salary for FY26, up 6.3% year-on-year. Krithivasan's annual remuneration, which includes ₹25 crore in commission, is 332.8 times the median salary of TCS employees. The major salary hike comes in a year when TCS reduced its total employee headcount by over 23,000.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
03:10 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026
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K Krithivasan, the CEO and MD of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), earned ₹28.1 crore in salary for FY26, up 6.3% year-on-year. Krithivasan's annual remuneration, which includes ₹25 crore in commission, is 332.8 times the median salary of TCS employees. The major salary hike comes in a year when TCS reduced its total employee headcount by over 23,000.
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CBSE reduces re-evaluation fee for Class 12 Board results, to give full refund if marks increase
Amid complaints against On-Screen Marking system after Class 12 Board results, CBSE has announced reduction in fees for post-result services. "We'll charge ₹100 for students to view their answer sheets, ₹100 for validation, and ₹25 per question for re-evaluation...We'll offer a refund if marks are increased," it stated. Earlier, ₹700 per subject was charged for scanned copies of evaluated sheets.
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03:09 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026
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Amid complaints against On-Screen Marking system after Class 12 Board results, CBSE has announced reduction in fees for post-result services. "We'll charge ₹100 for students to view their answer sheets, ₹100 for validation, and ₹25 per question for re-evaluation...We'll offer a refund if marks are increased," it stated. Earlier, ₹700 per subject was charged for scanned copies of evaluated sheets.
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What are the highest totals for KKR in IPL?
KKR scored 247/2 against GT in their IPL 2026 match at Eden Gardens on Saturday, registering their third-highest IPL total. The franchise posted 272/7 against DC in Visakhapatnam in 2024, their highest-ever total in IPL. This is followed by a 261/6 against PBKS at Eden Gardens in IPL 2024. KKR posted 245/6 against PBKS in IPL 2018, their fourth-highest total.
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03:29 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026
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KKR scored 247/2 against GT in their IPL 2026 match at Eden Gardens on Saturday, registering their third-highest IPL total. The franchise posted 272/7 against DC in Visakhapatnam in 2024, their highest-ever total in IPL. This is followed by a 261/6 against PBKS at Eden Gardens in IPL 2024. KKR posted 245/6 against PBKS in IPL 2018, their fourth-highest total.
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03:29 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026
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Court asks SBI to pay ₹5 lakh to widow despite 6-yr delay in claim, says 'Mental shock is natural'
A Nagpur consumer court ordered SBI to pay ₹5 lakh to a widow despite a six-year delay in filing the insurance claim. The complainant’s husband died in 2013, leaving her devastated and struggling with grief, following which she approached SBI in 2019. "It's natural for...complainant to suffer...mental shock and take some time to recover from that situation," it noted.
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03:19 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026
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A Nagpur consumer court ordered SBI to pay ₹5 lakh to a widow despite a six-year delay in filing the insurance claim. The complainant’s husband died in 2013, leaving her devastated and struggling with grief, following which she approached SBI in 2019. "It's natural for...complainant to suffer...mental shock and take some time to recover from that situation," it noted.
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Ukraine launches massive drone attack on Russia's capital
Ukraine launched a massive drone attack on Russian regions, including capital Moscow, Russian authorities said on Sunday. Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said air defences destroyed 81 drones headed for Moscow, making it the largest attack on the capital in over a year. Russia's defence ministry said 556 drones had been downed over the country overnight and into the morning.
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03:16 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026
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Ukraine launched a massive drone attack on Russian regions, including capital Moscow, Russian authorities said on Sunday. Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said air defences destroyed 81 drones headed for Moscow, making it the largest attack on the capital in over a year. Russia's defence ministry said 556 drones had been downed over the country overnight and into the morning.
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03:16 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026
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'Silence of a virgin girl' can be treated as consent for marriage under new Taliban law
A new set of controversial laws regulating marriages, divorce and child marriage has been introduced by the Taliban regime in Afghanistan. Under these laws, the silence of a "virgin girl" can be treated as consent to marriage, while silence from a boy isn't automatically seen the same way. The Taliban has granted fathers and grandfathers broad authority over child marriages.
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03:42 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026
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A new set of controversial laws regulating marriages, divorce and child marriage has been introduced by the Taliban regime in Afghanistan. Under these laws, the silence of a "virgin girl" can be treated as consent to marriage, while silence from a boy isn't automatically seen the same way. The Taliban has granted fathers and grandfathers broad authority over child marriages.
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03:42 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026
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Delhi-NCR to face heatwave for next 3 days, temperatures may hit 45°C
Delhi-NCR is likely to face a heatwave for the next three days, with temperatures rising up to 45°C, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned. It also issued a yellow alert for heatwave on May 19 and 20 in Delhi and till May 23 for other regions of the NCR. Notably, a heatwave is declared when maximum temperature reaches 45°C.
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03:40 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026
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Delhi-NCR is likely to face a heatwave for the next three days, with temperatures rising up to 45°C, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned. It also issued a yellow alert for heatwave on May 19 and 20 in Delhi and till May 23 for other regions of the NCR. Notably, a heatwave is declared when maximum temperature reaches 45°C.
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FPIs pull out ₹2.2 lakh cr from Indian equities in 2026, exceed total 2025 withdrawals
Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have so far withdrawn ₹27,048 crore from Indian equities in May 2026. Total FPI outflows in 2026 have crossed ₹2.2 lakh crore, exceeding the ₹1.66 lakh crore withdrawn during the entire 2025. According to analysts, investors are pulling money out due to geopolitical tensions, global economic uncertainty, a strong US dollar, and high US bond yields.
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03:39 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026
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Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have so far withdrawn ₹27,048 crore from Indian equities in May 2026. Total FPI outflows in 2026 have crossed ₹2.2 lakh crore, exceeding the ₹1.66 lakh crore withdrawn during the entire 2025. According to analysts, investors are pulling money out due to geopolitical tensions, global economic uncertainty, a strong US dollar, and high US bond yields.
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How can you reduce spam calls on WhatsApp?
To reduce spam calls on WhatsApp a person should go to 'Settings' in the WhatsApp application and then click on 'Privacy'. They should then select 'Calls' and turn on the 'Silence Unknown Callers' option. This automatically silences incoming voice and video calls from numbers a person has never interacted with or saved in their contacts.
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03:38 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026
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To reduce spam calls on WhatsApp a person should go to 'Settings' in the WhatsApp application and then click on 'Privacy'. They should then select 'Calls' and turn on the 'Silence Unknown Callers' option. This automatically silences incoming voice and video calls from numbers a person has never interacted with or saved in their contacts.
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Clash breaks out at petrol pump in Maha due to diesel shortage
A violent clash broke out at a petrol pump in Maharashtra’s Washim district due to a diesel shortage. Tensions flared after an argument erupted between two groups over their turn in the refuelling queue, which later escalated into a physical fight. The situation reportedly worsened after a diesel tanker arrived, triggering rush among motorists and residents waiting to refill fuel.
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03:59 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026
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A violent clash broke out at a petrol pump in Maharashtra’s Washim district due to a diesel shortage. Tensions flared after an argument erupted between two groups over their turn in the refuelling queue, which later escalated into a physical fight. The situation reportedly worsened after a diesel tanker arrived, triggering rush among motorists and residents waiting to refill fuel.
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03:59 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026
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Police recover 50 Aadhaar cards, voter ID cards from TMC office in Kolkata
West Bengal Police recovered 50 Aadhaar cards and several voter ID cards from a local TMC office in Kolkata’s Bidhannagar area. Locals said many people used the party office as a contact point for Aadhaar applications. They further alleged that whenever people came to collect their Aadhaar cards, party members told them the cards had not yet arrived.
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03:57 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026
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West Bengal Police recovered 50 Aadhaar cards and several voter ID cards from a local TMC office in Kolkata’s Bidhannagar area. Locals said many people used the party office as a contact point for Aadhaar applications. They further alleged that whenever people came to collect their Aadhaar cards, party members told them the cards had not yet arrived.
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Video shows toilet being used to store vegetables in Meerut
A video has surfaced online showing vegetables allegedly being stored inside a toilet at the Navin Mandi Samiti in Meerut's Mawana area. Tomatoes, bottle gourds and coriander were seen kept in large polythene bags inside the washroom. According to reports, locals said the market has long been affected by mismanagement and that the issue now poses serious public health concern.
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03:49 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026
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A video has surfaced online showing vegetables allegedly being stored inside a toilet at the Navin Mandi Samiti in Meerut's Mawana area. Tomatoes, bottle gourds and coriander were seen kept in large polythene bags inside the washroom. According to reports, locals said the market has long been affected by mismanagement and that the issue now poses serious public health concern.
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