2 sisters die by suicide after years of gangrape and blackmail in Rajasthan
A woman has died by suicide in Rajasthan's Jodhpur after alleging police inaction against people accused of gangraping and blackmailing her elder sister for years before she died by suicide two months ago. The death of two sisters triggered massive tension in the area, following which police detained two accused and questioned several others. The women had accused eight men.
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A woman has died by suicide in Rajasthan's Jodhpur after alleging police inaction against people accused of gangraping and blackmailing her elder sister for years before she died by suicide two months ago. The death of two sisters triggered massive tension in the area, following which police detained two accused and questioned several others. The women had accused eight men.
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Chelsea appoint Xabi Alonso as new manager on 4-year contract
Chelsea have appointed Xabi Alonso as their manager on four-year contract, starting July 1. The 44-year-old had earlier served as Real Madrid manager for seven months before leaving by mutual agreement in January. He'd also been Bayer Leverkusen manager for three years from 2022 to 2025, leading the club to their first-ever Bundesliga title in 2024. Alonso succeeds Liam Rosenior.
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04:09 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026
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Chelsea have appointed Xabi Alonso as their manager on four-year contract, starting July 1. The 44-year-old had earlier served as Real Madrid manager for seven months before leaving by mutual agreement in January. He'd also been Bayer Leverkusen manager for three years from 2022 to 2025, leading the club to their first-ever Bundesliga title in 2024. Alonso succeeds Liam Rosenior.
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Attack on nuclear power plant in UAE
The Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in UAE's Al Dhafra Region came under a drone attack. A fire broke out in an electrical generator outside the inner perimeter of the power plant, the Abu Dhabi Media Office said. The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation said the fire did not affect safety of the power plant or readiness of its essential systems.
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04:05 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026
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The Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in UAE's Al Dhafra Region came under a drone attack. A fire broke out in an electrical generator outside the inner perimeter of the power plant, the Abu Dhabi Media Office said. The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation said the fire did not affect safety of the power plant or readiness of its essential systems.
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Delhi govt advises private firms to give 2 days a week WFH to save fuel
The Delhi government has advised private firms to give two days a week Work From Home (WFH) to employees, stagger office timings, and encourage employees to carpool and use public transport to conserve fuel. The advisory also asked firms to prioritise virtual meetings and minimal use of official vehicles. Earlier, Delhi government announced a two-day/week WFH for government employees.
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04:05 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026
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The Delhi government has advised private firms to give two days a week Work From Home (WFH) to employees, stagger office timings, and encourage employees to carpool and use public transport to conserve fuel. The advisory also asked firms to prioritise virtual meetings and minimal use of official vehicles. Earlier, Delhi government announced a two-day/week WFH for government employees.
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Doctor criticises Andhra govt's ₹30,000-₹40,000 incentives for 3rd & 4th child, says 'Is it enough?'
Paediatrician Dr Sivaranjani Santosh criticised Andhra Pradesh government's decision to give parents ₹30,000 and ₹40,000 incentives on birth of third and fourth child, respectively. She asked whether one-time financial aid was enough to support kids' long-term needs. She said the money would get exhausted within days while raising kids requires financial, emotional and physical support for years.
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04:28 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026
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Paediatrician Dr Sivaranjani Santosh criticised Andhra Pradesh government's decision to give parents ₹30,000 and ₹40,000 incentives on birth of third and fourth child, respectively. She asked whether one-time financial aid was enough to support kids' long-term needs. She said the money would get exhausted within days while raising kids requires financial, emotional and physical support for years.
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Nolan desecrated 'The Odyssey' for Oscar: Musk on casting trans actor Elliot Page & Lupita
Elon Musk criticised filmmaker Christopher Nolan over casting decisions in his upcoming film 'The Odyssey'. "Nolan desecrated the Odyssey so that he'd be eligible for an Academy Award," wrote Musk. He amplified posts questioning the casting of Lupita Nyong'o, a Kenyan-American actress, as Greek mythological figure 'Helen of Troy' and trans actor Elliot Page as warrior 'Achilles' over masculinity.
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04:27 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026
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Elon Musk criticised filmmaker Christopher Nolan over casting decisions in his upcoming film 'The Odyssey'. "Nolan desecrated the Odyssey so that he'd be eligible for an Academy Award," wrote Musk. He amplified posts questioning the casting of Lupita Nyong'o, a Kenyan-American actress, as Greek mythological figure 'Helen of Troy' and trans actor Elliot Page as warrior 'Achilles' over masculinity.
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Hold remaining IPL matches at limited venues without fans: CTI to Centre
Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) has urged Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya to revise the schedule of the remaining IPL matches and hold them at limited venues without spectators. CTI said teams' air travel and spectators’ commute were leading to huge fuel consumption. It claimed each team may be using 50,000-70,000 litres of aviation fuel during the tournament.
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04:25 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026
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Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) has urged Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya to revise the schedule of the remaining IPL matches and hold them at limited venues without spectators. CTI said teams' air travel and spectators’ commute were leading to huge fuel consumption. It claimed each team may be using 50,000-70,000 litres of aviation fuel during the tournament.
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700-kg buffalo resembling Donald Trump goes viral in Bangladesh
Ahead of Eid al-Adha in Bangladesh, two buffaloes have gone viral for resembling US President Donald Trump and Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu. A nearly 700-kg buffalo nicknamed "Donald Trump" is drawing attention for its pale skin and light-coloured hair, which many say reminds them of Trump's hairstyle. Another 750-kg buffalo has been likened to Netanyahu for its similar hair and eyes.
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04:39 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026
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Ahead of Eid al-Adha in Bangladesh, two buffaloes have gone viral for resembling US President Donald Trump and Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu. A nearly 700-kg buffalo nicknamed "Donald Trump" is drawing attention for its pale skin and light-coloured hair, which many say reminds them of Trump's hairstyle. Another 750-kg buffalo has been likened to Netanyahu for its similar hair and eyes.
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What is the beauty parlour link to NEET-UG 2026 paper leak?
Pune-based beauty parlour owner Manisha Waghmare served as a crucial link in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. Waghmare reportedly used her beauty parlour’s customer base to find people who wanted NEET paper and connected them with the main accused, chemistry lecturer PV Kulkarni, and botany teacher Manisha Mandhare. Large sums of money were credited to her account before the exam.
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04:57 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026
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Pune-based beauty parlour owner Manisha Waghmare served as a crucial link in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. Waghmare reportedly used her beauty parlour’s customer base to find people who wanted NEET paper and connected them with the main accused, chemistry lecturer PV Kulkarni, and botany teacher Manisha Mandhare. Large sums of money were credited to her account before the exam.
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How did CBSE evaluate Class 12 answer sheets this year?
CBSE used On-Screen Marking system to evaluate lakhs of Class 12 answer sheets, which were scanned as PDFs. Instead of traditional ways, evaluators entered marks into a specialised platform that automatically calculated totals, reducing human error. Around 13,000 sheets had to be checked manually due to their illegibility, said Sanjay Kumar, Secretary, Department of School Education and Literacy.
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04:57 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026
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CBSE used On-Screen Marking system to evaluate lakhs of Class 12 answer sheets, which were scanned as PDFs. Instead of traditional ways, evaluators entered marks into a specialised platform that automatically calculated totals, reducing human error. Around 13,000 sheets had to be checked manually due to their illegibility, said Sanjay Kumar, Secretary, Department of School Education and Literacy.
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Trump says 'most of the Iranians are Mohammed', criticised
US President Donald Trump sparked outrage after claiming that "most" Iranians are named “Mohammed” during an interview about US surveillance capabilities in Iran. Trump said the US could identify people from space, adding, "If his name is Mohammed something, and most of them are Mohammed, you can guess about 50% right." "His naked racism is on...display," an X user commented.
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04:55 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026
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US President Donald Trump sparked outrage after claiming that "most" Iranians are named “Mohammed” during an interview about US surveillance capabilities in Iran. Trump said the US could identify people from space, adding, "If his name is Mohammed something, and most of them are Mohammed, you can guess about 50% right." "His naked racism is on...display," an X user commented.
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How did India become KitKat's biggest market globally in just a decade?
India, which ranked 10th globally for KitKat a decade ago, has become Nestlé's biggest market for the chocolate. According to Nestlé, the performance was driven by "strong increase in core penetration and also entry into new consumer demand spaces". Premium launches, increased advertising spending and visicooler programme, which provides glass-door refrigerators to retailers, also aided growth.
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05:12 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026
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India, which ranked 10th globally for KitKat a decade ago, has become Nestlé's biggest market for the chocolate. According to Nestlé, the performance was driven by "strong increase in core penetration and also entry into new consumer demand spaces". Premium launches, increased advertising spending and visicooler programme, which provides glass-door refrigerators to retailers, also aided growth.
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What are the symptoms of PCOS that is being renamed as PMOS?
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is being renamed as Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS). The condition causes the ovaries to produce excess androgen hormones. The common symptoms of PMOS include irregular periods, abnormal hair growth, acne, obesity, cysts, skin tags, thinning hair and infertility, as per Cleveland Clinic. It's also possible to have PMOS and not have any symptoms.
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05:00 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is being renamed as Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS). The condition causes the ovaries to produce excess androgen hormones. The common symptoms of PMOS include irregular periods, abnormal hair growth, acne, obesity, cysts, skin tags, thinning hair and infertility, as per Cleveland Clinic. It's also possible to have PMOS and not have any symptoms.
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Woman forced to give birth in parking lot as hospital found locked in Haryana
A woman was forced to deliver her baby in the parking area of a government hospital in Faridabad after the facility's main gate was found locked. According to her family, no doctors or medical staff was available for emergency assistance when they reached the hospital at 1:40 am. A female relative helped with the delivery.
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05:26 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026
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A woman was forced to deliver her baby in the parking area of a government hospital in Faridabad after the facility's main gate was found locked. According to her family, no doctors or medical staff was available for emergency assistance when they reached the hospital at 1:40 am. A female relative helped with the delivery.
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Gates Foundation exits Microsoft, sells remaining stake for ₹30,700 crore
Microsoft Co-founder Bill Gates' charity Gates Foundation no longer owns a single share in the company. The foundation sold its remaining stake of 7.7 million shares worth $3.2 billion (₹30,700 crore). Until last year, it held 28.5 million Microsoft shares, worth $10.7 billion. The move aligns with Gates' plan to spend down the foundation's assets and shut it by 2045.
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05:25 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026
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Microsoft Co-founder Bill Gates' charity Gates Foundation no longer owns a single share in the company. The foundation sold its remaining stake of 7.7 million shares worth $3.2 billion (₹30,700 crore). Until last year, it held 28.5 million Microsoft shares, worth $10.7 billion. The move aligns with Gates' plan to spend down the foundation's assets and shut it by 2045.
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Indian restaurant owner living in Japan for 30 yrs cries after being ordered to leave country
An Indian restaurant owner in Japan broke down in tears after authorities rejected his business manager visa renewal, forcing him to shut down the restaurant he has run for 18 years. Manish Kumar, who has lived in Japan for nearly three decades, said, "What am I supposed to do?" His visa renewal was denied under Japan's tightened immigration rules.
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05:15 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026
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An Indian restaurant owner in Japan broke down in tears after authorities rejected his business manager visa renewal, forcing him to shut down the restaurant he has run for 18 years. Manish Kumar, who has lived in Japan for nearly three decades, said, "What am I supposed to do?" His visa renewal was denied under Japan's tightened immigration rules.
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Video shows murder-accused attacking Punjab policeman with knife, shot dead
A video showed a murder-accused allegedly attacking a Punjab policeman with a knife to escape while being taken back from a medical examination at the Civil Hospital in Hoshiarpur. The prisoner inflicted multiple injuries on the policeman's face and hand before being shot down during retaliatory firing by the policeman. He died due to the injuries in the hospital.
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05:44 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026
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A video showed a murder-accused allegedly attacking a Punjab policeman with a knife to escape while being taken back from a medical examination at the Civil Hospital in Hoshiarpur. The prisoner inflicted multiple injuries on the policeman's face and hand before being shot down during retaliatory firing by the policeman. He died due to the injuries in the hospital.
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Virat Kohli completes 500+ runs in an IPL season for 9th time
Former RCB skipper Virat Kohli completed 500 runs in IPL 2026 during the match against PBKS on Sunday. Kohli now has nine seasons with 500-plus runs in IPL, the most by any player. This is also the fourth consecutive IPL season in which Kohli has crossed the 500-run mark. Kohli has amassed 542 runs in 13 matches in IPL 2026.
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05:40 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026
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Former RCB skipper Virat Kohli completed 500 runs in IPL 2026 during the match against PBKS on Sunday. Kohli now has nine seasons with 500-plus runs in IPL, the most by any player. This is also the fourth consecutive IPL season in which Kohli has crossed the 500-run mark. Kohli has amassed 542 runs in 13 matches in IPL 2026.
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Dust storm, rain likely in Delhi-NCR over next 2 hours
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday warned of a dust storm followed by thunderstorms, lightning and light to moderate rainfall in isolated parts of Delhi-NCR over the next two hours. Gusty winds reaching 30-50 kmph are also expected. Areas likely to be affected include Dilshad Garden, Shahdara, Vivek Vihar, Ghaziabad, Indirapuram, Dadri and Hindon Air Force Station.
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05:37 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday warned of a dust storm followed by thunderstorms, lightning and light to moderate rainfall in isolated parts of Delhi-NCR over the next two hours. Gusty winds reaching 30-50 kmph are also expected. Areas likely to be affected include Dilshad Garden, Shahdara, Vivek Vihar, Ghaziabad, Indirapuram, Dadri and Hindon Air Force Station.
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05:37 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026
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World's largest tree is around 2,200 years old, weighs more than 15 blue whales
General Sherman, a giant sequoia in California’s Sequoia National Park, is the world’s largest known tree by volume and is believed to be around 2,200 years old. According to the US National Park Service, it has an estimated volume of 52,500 cubic feet and its trunk alone weighs nearly 1,400 tons, roughly equivalent to 15 adult blue whales.
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05:48 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026
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General Sherman, a giant sequoia in California’s Sequoia National Park, is the world’s largest known tree by volume and is believed to be around 2,200 years old. According to the US National Park Service, it has an estimated volume of 52,500 cubic feet and its trunk alone weighs nearly 1,400 tons, roughly equivalent to 15 adult blue whales.
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