Ex-FIFA VP Barassi hid WC trophy in shoebox under his bed during WWII
During World War II, the then-used FIFA World Cup trophy, the Jules Rimet Trophy, was held by the 1938 champions Italy. Ottorino Barassi, then Vice President of FIFA and President of the Italian Football Federation, secretly transported it from a bank in Rome. He hid the trophy in a shoebox under his bed to protect it from the Nazis.
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During World War II, the then-used FIFA World Cup trophy, the Jules Rimet Trophy, was held by the 1938 champions Italy. Ottorino Barassi, then Vice President of FIFA and President of the Italian Football Federation, secretly transported it from a bank in Rome. He hid the trophy in a shoebox under his bed to protect it from the Nazis.
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Traffic advisory issued in Delhi for rehearsal ahead of twin summits
Delhi Police issued a traffic advisory for today regarding the rehearsal at Bharat Mandapam ahead of International Big Cat Alliance Summit and India-Africa Forum Summit. Restrictions will be in place from 12 pm to 3 pm. SP Marg and Mathura Road will be affected and may remain closed. "Use Ring Road and Vande Mataram Marg for uninterrupted travel," advisory said.
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Delhi Police issued a traffic advisory for today regarding the rehearsal at Bharat Mandapam ahead of International Big Cat Alliance Summit and India-Africa Forum Summit. Restrictions will be in place from 12 pm to 3 pm. SP Marg and Mathura Road will be affected and may remain closed. "Use Ring Road and Vande Mataram Marg for uninterrupted travel," advisory said.
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Former Uttarakhand CM Bhuwan Chandra Khanduri passes away at 91
Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Bhuwan Chandra Khanduri passed away at the age of 91 after a prolonged illness at a hospital in Dehradun on Tuesday, ANI reported. Khanduri, a retired Major General in the Indian Army, served as Uttarakhand CM from 2007 to 2009 and again from 2011 to 2012. Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami has condoled Khanduri's demise.
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Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Bhuwan Chandra Khanduri passed away at the age of 91 after a prolonged illness at a hospital in Dehradun on Tuesday, ANI reported. Khanduri, a retired Major General in the Indian Army, served as Uttarakhand CM from 2007 to 2009 and again from 2011 to 2012. Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami has condoled Khanduri's demise.
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Video shows BJP leader announcing ₹1-cr reward for beheading TMC MP Saayoni, he calls it fake
A video showing Pradeep Dixit, a BJP leader from Uttar Pradesh, announcing a reward of ₹1 crore to anyone who beheads TMC MP Saayoni Ghosh went viral. Dixit reportedly made the remarks over an old derogatory Shivling image posted from Ghosh's X account. "I haven't made any such statement," Dixit said, dismissing the video as fake and manipulated with AI.
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A video showing Pradeep Dixit, a BJP leader from Uttar Pradesh, announcing a reward of ₹1 crore to anyone who beheads TMC MP Saayoni Ghosh went viral. Dixit reportedly made the remarks over an old derogatory Shivling image posted from Ghosh's X account. "I haven't made any such statement," Dixit said, dismissing the video as fake and manipulated with AI.
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What are the key differences between Ebola & COVID-19?
Ebola and COVID-19 are both viral diseases but differ in transmission and symptoms. While Ebola spreads through direct contact with infected body fluids such as blood, vomit, saliva and urine, COVID-19 spreads through respiratory droplets released while coughing or sneezing, an expert said. COVID-19 symptoms include fever, cough, loss of smell, while Ebola causes fever, vomiting and diarrhoea.
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Ebola and COVID-19 are both viral diseases but differ in transmission and symptoms. While Ebola spreads through direct contact with infected body fluids such as blood, vomit, saliva and urine, COVID-19 spreads through respiratory droplets released while coughing or sneezing, an expert said. COVID-19 symptoms include fever, cough, loss of smell, while Ebola causes fever, vomiting and diarrhoea.
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Pak increased bonhomie with US at the cost of China, stalled CPEC projects for it: Report
Pakistan increased its bonhomie with US at the cost of its "all-weather friendship" with China, according to Drop Site. Its 'London Plan' saw no new projects taking off under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) since 2022, when the Pakistan-US deal began fructifying. Pakistan's balancing act led to strained ties with China, which worsened over attacks on Chinese workers in Pakistan.
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Pakistan increased its bonhomie with US at the cost of its "all-weather friendship" with China, according to Drop Site. Its 'London Plan' saw no new projects taking off under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) since 2022, when the Pakistan-US deal began fructifying. Pakistan's balancing act led to strained ties with China, which worsened over attacks on Chinese workers in Pakistan.
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HC issues contempt notices to Kejriwal, Sisodia over remarks against Justice Sharma
The Delhi High Court issued contempt notices to AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and others over alleged "defamatory and vilifying" remarks made against Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma. It granted four weeks' time to all alleged contemnors to file their replies and listed matter for hearing on August 4. Kejriwal had sought Justice Sharma's recusal from excise policy case.
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The Delhi High Court issued contempt notices to AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and others over alleged "defamatory and vilifying" remarks made against Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma. It granted four weeks' time to all alleged contemnors to file their replies and listed matter for hearing on August 4. Kejriwal had sought Justice Sharma's recusal from excise policy case.
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Employee claims pay cut after appraisals at TCS, says 'Salary decreased by ₹3,000'
After TCS's latest appraisal cycle on May 18, some employees alleged that their compensation had been reduced. One employee claimed, "Salary actually decreased by ₹3,000," while another said, "Our annual CTC had fallen by ₹1,000- ₹10,000 despite receiving appraisal letters." Some also reported that their monthly variable pay components had either reduced or shifted to quarterly or annual payouts.
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After TCS's latest appraisal cycle on May 18, some employees alleged that their compensation had been reduced. One employee claimed, "Salary actually decreased by ₹3,000," while another said, "Our annual CTC had fallen by ₹1,000- ₹10,000 despite receiving appraisal letters." Some also reported that their monthly variable pay components had either reduced or shifted to quarterly or annual payouts.
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120 dead in Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
At least 120 people have died in an outbreak of a rare Ebola strain in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with more than 513 suspected cases reported. The WHO has declared the outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus a "public health emergency of international concern". The virus spreads through direct contact with bodily fluids and through broken skin.
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At least 120 people have died in an outbreak of a rare Ebola strain in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with more than 513 suspected cases reported. The WHO has declared the outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus a "public health emergency of international concern". The virus spreads through direct contact with bodily fluids and through broken skin.
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Why would we demand dowry, we ourselves gave ₹7.5 lakh: Twisha's mother-in-law
Twisha Sharma's mother-in-law, retired judge Giribala Singh, rejected her family's claims that they paid ₹2 lakh to the in-laws after they allegedly harassed her for dowry. "Why would we demand a dowry of ₹2 lakh when we ourselves gave them ₹7.5 lakh?" she said. Twisha was found dead under mysterious circumstances at her matrimonial home in Bhopal.
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Twisha Sharma's mother-in-law, retired judge Giribala Singh, rejected her family's claims that they paid ₹2 lakh to the in-laws after they allegedly harassed her for dowry. "Why would we demand a dowry of ₹2 lakh when we ourselves gave them ₹7.5 lakh?" she said. Twisha was found dead under mysterious circumstances at her matrimonial home in Bhopal.
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What do Arsenal & Manchester City need to do to win the PL title?
Arsenal lead the Premier League with 82 points (37 games), while Manchester City have 77 points (36 games). Arsenal need to win their last match against Crystal Palace to win the title, and will be confirmed as champions if City fail to win at Bournemouth on Tuesday. City need to win both their games and hope Arsenal lose their match.
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Arsenal lead the Premier League with 82 points (37 games), while Manchester City have 77 points (36 games). Arsenal need to win their last match against Crystal Palace to win the title, and will be confirmed as champions if City fail to win at Bournemouth on Tuesday. City need to win both their games and hope Arsenal lose their match.
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Ishan Kishan dedicates Player of the Match award to cousin who lost his sister
SRH wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan dedicated his Player of the Match award against CSK to his cousin who lost his sister in an accident. "My motivation was my cousin [who attended the match]...It was a tough time in our family, and they are watching the match for the first time," he said. "I was just feeling blessed from upstairs," he added.
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SRH wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan dedicated his Player of the Match award against CSK to his cousin who lost his sister in an accident. "My motivation was my cousin [who attended the match]...It was a tough time in our family, and they are watching the match for the first time," he said. "I was just feeling blessed from upstairs," he added.
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India, Vietnam review defence ties, sign MoU on AI and quantum
India and Vietnam held a ministerial-level bilateral meeting to review their defence partnership and exchange an MoU on AI and quantum technology. "We discussed ways to further deepen cooperation in maritime security, defence industry, training and regional stability," Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said. The two countries marked 10 years of their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
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India and Vietnam held a ministerial-level bilateral meeting to review their defence partnership and exchange an MoU on AI and quantum technology. "We discussed ways to further deepen cooperation in maritime security, defence industry, training and regional stability," Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said. The two countries marked 10 years of their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
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Menace of dog bites extended to airports: SC in stray dogs judgement
The Supreme Court, while refusing to lift its ban on releasing captured stray dogs back into public places, said, "The menace of dog bites has extended to public places of critical areas including airports and residential areas." It mentioned the 31 dog bite incidents reported at Delhi airport since January. This demonstrates "grave inadequacy" of public safety measures, SC observed.
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The Supreme Court, while refusing to lift its ban on releasing captured stray dogs back into public places, said, "The menace of dog bites has extended to public places of critical areas including airports and residential areas." It mentioned the 31 dog bite incidents reported at Delhi airport since January. This demonstrates "grave inadequacy" of public safety measures, SC observed.
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Govinda's security guard misbehaves with paps, video shows actor apologising
A heated argument broke out between Govinda’s security guard and paparazzi during an event in Mumbai after a paparazzo was allegedly pushed while covering the actor. In a viral video, the paparazzo questioned the guard for touching him, prompting Govinda to intervene. The actor called the paparazzo “my friend”, apologised for the incident, and tried to calm the situation.
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A heated argument broke out between Govinda’s security guard and paparazzi during an event in Mumbai after a paparazzo was allegedly pushed while covering the actor. In a viral video, the paparazzo questioned the guard for touching him, prompting Govinda to intervene. The actor called the paparazzo “my friend”, apologised for the incident, and tried to calm the situation.
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CSK hoping MS Dhoni will play one final home match next year: Report
Former CSK captain MS Dhoni is not travelling to Ahmedabad for CSK's final IPL 2026 league-stage match against GT on Thursday, RevSportz reported. The report added that whether he will continue as a player in 2027 is undecided. CSK management is hoping that Dhoni will be back for one final home game next year, the report further said.
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Former CSK captain MS Dhoni is not travelling to Ahmedabad for CSK's final IPL 2026 league-stage match against GT on Thursday, RevSportz reported. The report added that whether he will continue as a player in 2027 is undecided. CSK management is hoping that Dhoni will be back for one final home game next year, the report further said.
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Aravindh becomes 1st Indian chess player to qualify for Esports WC 2026
Grandmaster Aravindh Chithambaram became the first Indian chess player to qualify for the Esports World Cup 2026. Aravindh, who will be representing Mumbai-based esports organisation S8UL at the World Cup, secured his place at the event by winning the Road to EWC qualifier at DreamHack Atlanta. Magnus Carlsen, who competed under Team Liquid, won the inaugural title in 2025.
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Grandmaster Aravindh Chithambaram became the first Indian chess player to qualify for the Esports World Cup 2026. Aravindh, who will be representing Mumbai-based esports organisation S8UL at the World Cup, secured his place at the event by winning the Road to EWC qualifier at DreamHack Atlanta. Magnus Carlsen, who competed under Team Liquid, won the inaugural title in 2025.
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Tennis legend Billie Jean King graduates from college at 82
Tennis legend Billie Jean King earned her degree more than six decades after she first stepped onto campus. Enrolled in 1961, the 82-year-old received her bachelor's degree in history from California State University, Los Angeles, on Monday. The former world number one left school to pursue tennis and went on to win 39 Grand Slam titles overall during her career.
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Tennis legend Billie Jean King earned her degree more than six decades after she first stepped onto campus. Enrolled in 1961, the 82-year-old received her bachelor's degree in history from California State University, Los Angeles, on Monday. The former world number one left school to pursue tennis and went on to win 39 Grand Slam titles overall during her career.
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Delhi recorded highest dowry deaths among metro cities in 2024: NCRB
According to data released by the National Crime Records Bureau, 5,737 dowry deaths were reported in India in 2024. Among metropolitan cities, Delhi recorded the highest number of dowry deaths for the fifth consecutive year with 109 cases. Kanpur reported 54 dowry deaths, while Bengaluru recorded 25 deaths. Chennai and Kochi reported zero dowry deaths, the data showed.
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According to data released by the National Crime Records Bureau, 5,737 dowry deaths were reported in India in 2024. Among metropolitan cities, Delhi recorded the highest number of dowry deaths for the fifth consecutive year with 109 cases. Kanpur reported 54 dowry deaths, while Bengaluru recorded 25 deaths. Chennai and Kochi reported zero dowry deaths, the data showed.
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Singer Inder Kaur's body found in canal after she was kidnapped at gunpoint
Punjabi singer Yashinder Kaur, popularly known as Inder Kaur, has been found dead. The body of Kaur, who was allegedly abducted at gunpoint from Ludhiana nearly a week ago, was recovered from a canal. Her body has been kept at the Civil Hospital in Samrala for a postmortem examination and further legal procedures.
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02:49 pm Tuesday, 19 May 2026
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Punjabi singer Yashinder Kaur, popularly known as Inder Kaur, has been found dead. The body of Kaur, who was allegedly abducted at gunpoint from Ludhiana nearly a week ago, was recovered from a canal. Her body has been kept at the Civil Hospital in Samrala for a postmortem examination and further legal procedures.
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