India squads for Test and ODI series against Afghanistan announced
The BCCI on Tuesday announced India’s squads for the one-off Test and three-match ODI series against Afghanistan. Shubman Gill will captain both teams, with KL Rahul named Test vice-captain and Shreyas Iyer ODI vice-captain. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli feature in the ODI squad. Gurnoor Brar, Manav Suthar, Harsh Dubey and Prince Yadav are the new faces in the squads.
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The BCCI on Tuesday announced India’s squads for the one-off Test and three-match ODI series against Afghanistan. Shubman Gill will captain both teams, with KL Rahul named Test vice-captain and Shreyas Iyer ODI vice-captain. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli feature in the ODI squad. Gurnoor Brar, Manav Suthar, Harsh Dubey and Prince Yadav are the new faces in the squads.
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After French Open, world number 2 Alcaraz withdraws from Wimbledon due to injury
Two-time champion Carlos Alcaraz said he won't participate in Wimbledon 2026 as he continues to recover from his wrist injury. The world number two tennis player added that his recovery is going well. Earlier, Alcaraz had withdrawn from the Barcelona Open and French Open. The seven-time Grand Slam winner is the youngest man to complete career Grand Slam.
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10:50 pm Tuesday, 19 May 2026
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Two-time champion Carlos Alcaraz said he won't participate in Wimbledon 2026 as he continues to recover from his wrist injury. The world number two tennis player added that his recovery is going well. Earlier, Alcaraz had withdrawn from the Barcelona Open and French Open. The seven-time Grand Slam winner is the youngest man to complete career Grand Slam.
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Google launches Gemini 3.5 family that's 4x faster than its competitors
Google on Tuesday launched its latest family of AI models called Gemini 3.5, with Gemini 3.5 Flash becoming the default model across several Google platforms soon. The Flash model is 4x faster than its competitors and can work like a 24/7 AI assistant too. Google claimed Gemini 3.5 Flash can build an entire operating system for under $1,000 (₹97,000).
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11:40 pm Tuesday, 19 May 2026
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Google on Tuesday launched its latest family of AI models called Gemini 3.5, with Gemini 3.5 Flash becoming the default model across several Google platforms soon. The Flash model is 4x faster than its competitors and can work like a 24/7 AI assistant too. Google claimed Gemini 3.5 Flash can build an entire operating system for under $1,000 (₹97,000).
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Google's latest AI video generation model Omni can create videos from any input
Google has launched Gemini Omni, its latest AI-powered video generation tool that will succeed its Veo model. The newest model can create AI videos from any input, unlike the Veo model, which only worked on text inputs. Omni also allows users to edit its resulting videos through conversation, delivers more accurate physics in videos and can even edit recorded clips.
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12:11 am Wednesday, 20 May 2026
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Google has launched Gemini Omni, its latest AI-powered video generation tool that will succeed its Veo model. The newest model can create AI videos from any input, unlike the Veo model, which only worked on text inputs. Omni also allows users to edit its resulting videos through conversation, delivers more accurate physics in videos and can even edit recorded clips.
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Arsenal win Premier League title after 22-year wait
Arsenal have won Premier League 2025-26 title with one match remaining after Manchester City were eliminated from the title race following their 1-1 draw against Bournemouth. Arsenal have clinched Premier League title after a 22-year wait. Arsenal are on top of the league table with 82 points, while Manchester City are on 78 and can reach a maximum of 81.
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Arsenal have won Premier League 2025-26 title with one match remaining after Manchester City were eliminated from the title race following their 1-1 draw against Bournemouth. Arsenal have clinched Premier League title after a 22-year wait. Arsenal are on top of the league table with 82 points, while Manchester City are on 78 and can reach a maximum of 81.
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Google announces its biggest upgrade to Search box in 25 years
Google announced that Search box, available in Google Search, will now be powered by the company's latest AI model, Gemini 3.5 Flash, as part of its biggest upgrade in 25 years. The Search box will help users formulate questions with AI-powered suggestions and allow them to search using any file type as input. Google also made AI Overview more conversational.
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07:00 am Wednesday, 20 May 2026
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Google announced that Search box, available in Google Search, will now be powered by the company's latest AI model, Gemini 3.5 Flash, as part of its biggest upgrade in 25 years. The Search box will help users formulate questions with AI-powered suggestions and allow them to search using any file type as input. Google also made AI Overview more conversational.
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Artist presents painting of Varanasi ghats to PM Modi in Italy
Italian artist Giampaolo Tomassetti presented Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a painting depicting the ghats of Varanasi during his visit to Italy. "This painting is a bridge between the eyes of an Italian artist and the colourful culture of India," Tomassetti said. PM Modi arrived in Italy on Tuesday for an official visit as part of his five-nation tour.
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Italian artist Giampaolo Tomassetti presented Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a painting depicting the ghats of Varanasi during his visit to Italy. "This painting is a bridge between the eyes of an Italian artist and the colourful culture of India," Tomassetti said. PM Modi arrived in Italy on Tuesday for an official visit as part of his five-nation tour.
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What happened to Diamond Harbour model: BJP as TMC's Jahangir pulls out of Falta repoll
After TMC candidate Jahangir Khan withdrew his nomination from West Bengal's Falta constituency ahead of re-polling, BJP leader Amit Malviya said, "What happened to the infamous 'Diamond Harbour Model'?" "Did...model collapse the moment voters were finally given a fair chance to speak?" Malviya added. Re-polling will be held on May 21, and results will be announced on May 24.
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After TMC candidate Jahangir Khan withdrew his nomination from West Bengal's Falta constituency ahead of re-polling, BJP leader Amit Malviya said, "What happened to the infamous 'Diamond Harbour Model'?" "Did...model collapse the moment voters were finally given a fair chance to speak?" Malviya added. Re-polling will be held on May 21, and results will be announced on May 24.
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BJP to be removed from Delhi soon: Mamata Banerjee tells TMC MLAs
TMC chief Mamata Banerjee reportedly told her party MLAs, "BJP will be removed from power in Delhi in the coming days." The meeting was held after TMC's Abhishek Banerjee was served civic notices threatening demolition of alleged illegal portions at his residence and other properties. "Minority communities are being targeted...Hawkers' stalls are bulldozed," Mamata told the MLAs.
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TMC chief Mamata Banerjee reportedly told her party MLAs, "BJP will be removed from power in Delhi in the coming days." The meeting was held after TMC's Abhishek Banerjee was served civic notices threatening demolition of alleged illegal portions at his residence and other properties. "Minority communities are being targeted...Hawkers' stalls are bulldozed," Mamata told the MLAs.
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UP professor, who told female student 'Darling, I've leaked both papers for you', suspended
Dr Paramjeet Singh, a professor at Lucknow University, has been suspended after his call recording with a female student surfaced online. "Darling, I've leaked both papers for you," he was heard saying in the call recording. The university's disciplinary committee said it found evidence that the teacher attempted to sexually exploit the student. Paramjeet was arrested on May 16.
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09:42 am Wednesday, 20 May 2026
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Dr Paramjeet Singh, a professor at Lucknow University, has been suspended after his call recording with a female student surfaced online. "Darling, I've leaked both papers for you," he was heard saying in the call recording. The university's disciplinary committee said it found evidence that the teacher attempted to sexually exploit the student. Paramjeet was arrested on May 16.
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New Kerala CM VD Satheesan gives home portfolio to rival Ramesh Chennithala
New Kerala CM VD Satheesan handed over Home portfolio, traditionally kept by the CM, to rival Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala. After Satheesan was chosen over Chennithala and KC Venugopal for the top post, Chennithala skipped key meetings. Congress leadership reportedly intervened, while Satheesan personally met him to ease tensions and ensure his full participation in new government.
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New Kerala CM VD Satheesan handed over Home portfolio, traditionally kept by the CM, to rival Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala. After Satheesan was chosen over Chennithala and KC Venugopal for the top post, Chennithala skipped key meetings. Congress leadership reportedly intervened, while Satheesan personally met him to ease tensions and ensure his full participation in new government.
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Meta begins laying off 8,000 employees with 4 am emails, will fire them in shifts
Meta has begun its process to lay off 8,000 employees, or one in every 10 employees, as part of its AI-focused restructuring, multiple reports said. The first employees to be hit were in Singapore, who received layoff emails at 4:00 am local time (1:30 am IST). Meta will reportedly lay off all affected employees in a single day in shifts.
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Meta has begun its process to lay off 8,000 employees, or one in every 10 employees, as part of its AI-focused restructuring, multiple reports said. The first employees to be hit were in Singapore, who received layoff emails at 4:00 am local time (1:30 am IST). Meta will reportedly lay off all affected employees in a single day in shifts.
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India-Italy relationship at decisive stage, say PM Modi & Meloni in joint article
PM Narendra Modi and Italian PM Giorgia Meloni in a joint article said "the relationship between India and Italy has now reached a decisive stage". They added that the ties between both countries have evolved from a friendship into a strategic partnership. "We are witnessing the emergence of what might be termed the Indo-Mediterranean corridor," the article further read.
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10:03 am Wednesday, 20 May 2026
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PM Narendra Modi and Italian PM Giorgia Meloni in a joint article said "the relationship between India and Italy has now reached a decisive stage". They added that the ties between both countries have evolved from a friendship into a strategic partnership. "We are witnessing the emergence of what might be termed the Indo-Mediterranean corridor," the article further read.
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Family forged age records because I married a Muslim: Kumbh Mela fame Monalisa
Kumbh Mela fame Monalisa Bhosle moved MP High Court, alleging her family influenced state authorities to alter government birth records and portray her as a minor when she married her Muslim husband, Farman Khan, in March. She claimed the move aimed to invalidate their interfaith marriage and criminalise Khan. Bhosle sought restoration of her original records and an independent inquiry.
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10:24 am Wednesday, 20 May 2026
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Kumbh Mela fame Monalisa Bhosle moved MP High Court, alleging her family influenced state authorities to alter government birth records and portray her as a minor when she married her Muslim husband, Farman Khan, in March. She claimed the move aimed to invalidate their interfaith marriage and criminalise Khan. Bhosle sought restoration of her original records and an independent inquiry.
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What major announcements did Google make at I/O 2026, its AI-focused event?
Google launched Gemini 3.5 family of AI models, which are 4x faster than their competitors, along with Gemini Omni, which can create videos from any input type, at its AI-focused I/O 2026 event. It announced Antigravity 2.0 and Gemini Spark, its own 24/7 personal AI assistant. Google launched AI-powered Search, with the biggest upgrade to Search box in 25 years.
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10:41 am Wednesday, 20 May 2026
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Google launched Gemini 3.5 family of AI models, which are 4x faster than their competitors, along with Gemini Omni, which can create videos from any input type, at its AI-focused I/O 2026 event. It announced Antigravity 2.0 and Gemini Spark, its own 24/7 personal AI assistant. Google launched AI-powered Search, with the biggest upgrade to Search box in 25 years.
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What are the latest Gemini updates announced by Google?
Google has introduced new Gemini updates, including models like Gemini 3.5 Flash and Gemini Omni, which can generate high-quality video from text, image, and video prompts. It also launched AI agents such as Daily Brief and Gemini Spark for personalised help and task automation. Google also unveiled a Neural Expressive design language for Gemini.
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11:14 am Wednesday, 20 May 2026
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Google has introduced new Gemini updates, including models like Gemini 3.5 Flash and Gemini Omni, which can generate high-quality video from text, image, and video prompts. It also launched AI agents such as Daily Brief and Gemini Spark for personalised help and task automation. Google also unveiled a Neural Expressive design language for Gemini.
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Google DeepMind CEO invested in rival Anthropic in its early days: Report
Nobel laureate and Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis was an early "angel investor" in rival AI startup Anthropic, Financial Times reported. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei was a senior research scientist at Google Brain and worked at OpenAI before co-founding Anthropic. The size of Hassabis's investment that took place before Anthropic emerged as a major player in generative AI remains undisclosed.
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11:43 am Wednesday, 20 May 2026
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Nobel laureate and Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis was an early "angel investor" in rival AI startup Anthropic, Financial Times reported. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei was a senior research scientist at Google Brain and worked at OpenAI before co-founding Anthropic. The size of Hassabis's investment that took place before Anthropic emerged as a major player in generative AI remains undisclosed.
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Over 1 lakh tech employees fired in first 5 months of 2026
In the first five months of 2026, a total of 110,223 employees were laid off across 144 tech companies globally, according to layoff-tracking website Layoffs.fyi. Meta began its process of firing 8,000 employees on Wednesday. Amazon has already announced plans to cut around 16,000 jobs this year, while Oracle is reportedly reducing nearly 30,000 roles.
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11:49 am Wednesday, 20 May 2026
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In the first five months of 2026, a total of 110,223 employees were laid off across 144 tech companies globally, according to layoff-tracking website Layoffs.fyi. Meta began its process of firing 8,000 employees on Wednesday. Amazon has already announced plans to cut around 16,000 jobs this year, while Oracle is reportedly reducing nearly 30,000 roles.
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US govt 'forever' bars audits into tax claims for Trump & family
US Justice Department "forever barred" Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from pursuing any audits into past tax claims for President Donald Trump, his relatives and his companies. The government could not audit Trump's tax returns filed before Monday or any matters "that were raised or could have been raised", a document read. Notably, Trump has dropped a $10-billion lawsuit against IRS.
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12:13 pm Wednesday, 20 May 2026
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US Justice Department "forever barred" Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from pursuing any audits into past tax claims for President Donald Trump, his relatives and his companies. The government could not audit Trump's tax returns filed before Monday or any matters "that were raised or could have been raised", a document read. Notably, Trump has dropped a $10-billion lawsuit against IRS.
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Don't slaughter cows, stop eating beef: Kolkata Imam to Muslims ahead of Eid
Ahead of Eid al-Adha, Maulana Shafique Qasmi, the Imam of Kolkata’s Nakhoda Masjid, appealed to Muslims not to slaughter cows. "In fact, they should stop eating beef altogether. Let the Central government declare the cow as a protected national animal," Qasmi added. Earlier, the BJP-led West Bengal government banned the slaughter of cattle or buffaloes without a mandatory fitness certificate.
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12:51 pm Wednesday, 20 May 2026
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Ahead of Eid al-Adha, Maulana Shafique Qasmi, the Imam of Kolkata’s Nakhoda Masjid, appealed to Muslims not to slaughter cows. "In fact, they should stop eating beef altogether. Let the Central government declare the cow as a protected national animal," Qasmi added. Earlier, the BJP-led West Bengal government banned the slaughter of cattle or buffaloes without a mandatory fitness certificate.
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