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How can PBKS still qualify for IPL 2026 playoffs after losing 6 matches in a row?

PBKS can still qualify for the IPL 2026 playoffs despite six straight losses if they beat LSG in their final league match. They also need at least three results to go their way, with CSK losing one more match, RR losing one of their remaining games, SRH losing both matches or DC beating RR but losing to KKR.
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09:04 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026

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Why did Maharashtra govt backtrack on its order seeking Uber, Rapido's removal from app stores?

Maharashtra government backtracked on its order demanding the removal of Ola, Uber, and Rapido from Google and Apple app stores over illegal bike taxi operations. The order, issued under Section 79(3)(b) of IT Act, 2000, may be challenged as the section pertains to blocking content/links, not entire apps. The government also wants to target bike taxis, not entire ride-hailing apps.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
09:27 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026

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15-year-old Sooryavanshi breaks record for smashing most sixes by an Indian in an IPL season

RR's 15-year-old opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi on Sunday broke the record for smashing most sixes by an Indian in an IPL season. With his three sixes against DC, he took his tally of sixes in IPL 2026 to 43. The previous record was held by SRH opener Abhishek Sharma, who slammed 42 sixes in IPL 2024.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
09:51 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026

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Iran gives new proposal to Pak amid stalled US-Iran peace talks: Report

Iran has handed an additional package of demands to Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi during his visit to Tehran, according to a report by Moneycontrol. The proposal reportedly merges Iran's previous 14-point and five-point plan with US' demands. Pakistan is said to be acting as an intermediary through "to and fro" messaging to revive stalled talks between Iran and US.
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
10:12 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026

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Malayalam director John Abraham's 'Amma Ariyan' gets standing ovation at Cannes

The restored 4K version of late filmmaker John Abraham's directorial 'Amma Ariyan', the only Indian film to be selected for Cannes this year, received a standing ovation at the event. Film Heritage Foundation, which was behind the restoration, wrote, "Four decades after it was made, the film that was never released commercially, got a standing ovation at Cannes."
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News By: Ishita Ranganath
10:23 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026

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Pak actress Dananeer Mobeen slammed for calling Devdas 'overrated'

Pakistani actress Dananeer Mobeen has sparked controversy after calling the 2002 Bollywood classic Devdas "overrated" in a recent interview, questioning its storyline and saying it glamorises alcoholism. Her comments quickly went viral, drawing heavy backlash online, with users criticising her views and calling her "dumb," while others said it was a "shallow and uninformed take."
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10:28 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026

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Trump advisers fear China may invade Taiwan in next 5 yrs: Report

Trump's closest advisers believe China may attack Taiwan in the next five years, potentially choking off the AI chips supply to the US, Axios reported. This comes after US President Donald Trump visited Beijing. An advisor said, Chinese President Xi is "trying to move China to a new position where he's saying: 'We're not a rising power. We're your equal'."
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News By: Ishita Ranganath
10:54 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026

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Delhi Police directs personnel to use public transport after PM's 'save fuel' appeal

Delhi Police have directed all its units to take immediate steps to curtail vehicular movement in line with PM Narendra Modi’s appeal for a reduction in fuel consumption. The order contains 13 measures, including route planning and duty coordination, pooling of dak motorcycles and other two-wheelers, use of metro and public transport, and rationalisation of VIP/VVIP carcade size.
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
11:22 pm Sunday, 17 May 2026

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Pitch No. 5 at Chepauk is straight shoot out between SRH & CSK: Ashwin

After RCB qualified for IPL 2026 playoffs, former CSK spinner Ravichandran Ashwin reflected on playoff race among remaining teams. Commenting on SRH-CSK clash on May 18, he said, "Pitch number five...at Chepauk is a straight shoot out between SRH and CSK." Ashwin added, "What used to be 'MRC Nagar Derby' will be more than just an area battle in Chennai."
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News By: Neeraja Nath
12:43 am Monday, 18 May 2026

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Expert shares 6 steps to control cravings throughout the day

Dr. Karan Rajan, a UK-based surgeon, shared six steps to help control cravings throughout the day. He advised people to include fibre and protein-rich diets which help increase satiety without causing sugar spike. He recommended sparkling water and coffee, suggesting they help control cravings. He also asked people to structure their meal timings and get uninterrupted sleep.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
12:48 am Monday, 18 May 2026

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Shashi Tharoor responds after social media user says 'Rasgulla is idli dipped in sugar syrup'

Shashi Tharoor has responded after a social media user said, "Rasgulla is nothing but a idli dipped in sugar syrup." "To conflate a Rasgulla with an Idli...is a profound cosmological misunderstanding...the comparison is practically a biological impossibility...To suggest an Idli would even consent to being drowned in sugar syrup is to fundamentally misunderstand its dignity," he wrote in a post.
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News By: Ankush Verma
07:05 am Monday, 18 May 2026

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What do the numbers 916, 750, 585 on your gold jewellery mean?

The tiny numbers engraved on gold indicate its purity level. The number 916 is the most common stamp found on gold jewellery in India, and it means the piece contains 91.6% pure gold, equivalent to 22 karats. A 750 stamp means 75% pure, 18-karat gold, while 585 indicates 58.5% pure, 14-karat gold. The number 999 represents 99.9% pure, 24-karat gold.
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News By: Dharini Mudgal
07:00 am Monday, 18 May 2026

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DC hand RR their 3rd defeat in a row, stay alive in IPL 2026 playoff race

DC defeated RR by five wickets in their IPL 2026 match in Delhi on Sunday. With the win, DC stay alive in playoff race. RR have now lost three matches in a row. DC are placed seventh on the points table with 12 points and NRR of -0.871, while RR are placed sixth with 12 points and NRR of 0.027.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
08:14 am Monday, 18 May 2026

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Pic of dejected Ponting sitting alone in dugout after PBKS' 6th straight defeat goes viral

A picture of PBKS head coach Ricky Ponting looking dejected and sitting alone in dugout after his team's sixth straight defeat in IPL 2026 has gone viral. RCB defeated PBKS by 23 runs to qualify for the playoffs. Notably, PBKS, who have lost six matches in a row, had won their first six matches of the tournament in a row.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
08:13 am Monday, 18 May 2026

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India & Sweden elevate ties to Strategic Partnership, lay down 4 pillars

India and Sweden have agreed to elevate their bilateral relationship to a Strategic Partnership during PM Narendra Modi's visit to Gothenburg. The partnership will be guided by four pillars: Strategic Dialogue for Stability and Security, Next-Generation Economic Partnership, Emerging Technologies and Trusted Connectivity, and Shaping Tomorrow Together – People, Planet, Health and Resilience.
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News By: Garima Garg
08:23 am Monday, 18 May 2026

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Microsoft AI chief warns AI will replace all white-collar jobs in 18 months, names roles at risk

Microsoft AI chief executive Mustafa Suleyman has predicted that artificial intelligence will reach human-level performance across most professional tasks soon. Suleyman said that most tasks that involve "sitting down at a computer" will be fully automated by AI within the next 12 to 18 months. He further named accounting, legal, marketing, and even project management as vulnerable.
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News By: Dharini Mudgal
08:34 am Monday, 18 May 2026

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India releases statement after attack on nuclear power plant in UAE, calls it unacceptable

India has condemned the drone attack on a nuclear power plant in the UAE. "India is deeply concerned at the attack targeting the Barakah nuclear facility in the UAE. Such actions are unacceptable and represent a dangerous escalation. We urgently call for restraint and a return to dialogue and diplomacy," External Affairs Ministry said.
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News By: Arshiya Chopra
08:34 am Monday, 18 May 2026

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Worst advice I hear young founders talk about is wanting to work 18 hrs/day: O'Leary

'Shark Tank' judge Kevin O'Leary said the worst advice he often hears from young founders is that they want to work 18 hours a day. "How stupid is that?" the 71-year-old asked. O'Leary added, "You have got to get some sleep, you have to eat well, and you have to stay focused. That is how you are successful."
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News By: Pravel Jain
08:57 am Monday, 18 May 2026

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Labour protest turns violent in Dehradun, Section 163 imposed

Prohibitory orders under Section 163 of BNSS were imposed indefinitely in Dehradun's Selaqui and SIDCUL industrial area after a labour protest over wages and overtime pay turned violent. Workers from several industrial units allegedly blocked roads and pelted stones. Police registered an FIR against 500-600 unidentified people and detained multiple protesters amid heightened security.
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News By: Garima Garg
09:00 am Monday, 18 May 2026

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2 US fighter jets collide mid-air & explode during air show

US Navy's two EA-18G Growler fighter jets collided mid-air during Gunfighter Skies Air Show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho. A video of the incident showed the jets colliding mid-air and exploding after falling on the ground. All four crew members of the jets ejected safely after the collision.
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News By: Arshiya Chopra
09:26 am Monday, 18 May 2026

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