Rupee recovers 61 paise from record low of 96.86 after RBI's move
The Indian Rupee recovered 61 paise on Thursday to ₹96.25/USD after hitting a record closing low of ₹96.86/USD in the previous session. This comes after the RBI announced a $5-billion USD-INR buy-sell swap auction for a three-year tenor on May 26. Brent Crude prices dropped after US President Donald Trump indicated that negotiations with Iran were entering the final stages.
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The Indian Rupee recovered 61 paise on Thursday to ₹96.25/USD after hitting a record closing low of ₹96.86/USD in the previous session. This comes after the RBI announced a $5-billion USD-INR buy-sell swap auction for a three-year tenor on May 26. Brent Crude prices dropped after US President Donald Trump indicated that negotiations with Iran were entering the final stages.
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UK strikes $4.9 bn deal with Gulf states, first among G7 members
The UK on Wednesday announced a £3.7 billion ($4.9 billion) trade deal with six Gulf States, marking the first such deal among G7 members. The deal is expected to remove about £580 million in tariffs a year, and some of UK's exports are expected to become duty-free. The deal comprises Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
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11:03 am Thursday, 21 May 2026
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The UK on Wednesday announced a £3.7 billion ($4.9 billion) trade deal with six Gulf States, marking the first such deal among G7 members. The deal is expected to remove about £580 million in tariffs a year, and some of UK's exports are expected to become duty-free. The deal comprises Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
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Please gather personal items & head home: Meta to laid-off staff
In an email sent to 8,000 laid-off employees on Wednesday, Meta said, "If you're already in the office, we ask that you please gather any personal items at your desk and head home." Meta said the layoffs were part of a "continued effort to run the company more efficiently" while also helping offset "other investments" being made by the business.
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11:01 am Thursday, 21 May 2026
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In an email sent to 8,000 laid-off employees on Wednesday, Meta said, "If you're already in the office, we ask that you please gather any personal items at your desk and head home." Meta said the layoffs were part of a "continued effort to run the company more efficiently" while also helping offset "other investments" being made by the business.
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Hardik Pandya fined 10% of match fee for hitting bails with force
MI captain Hardik Pandya has been fined 10% of his match fee and handed one demerit point for breaching Article 2.2 of IPL's Code of Conduct during their match against KKR. The incident happened during KKR's chase, when Pandya knocked the bails with force while walking back to his run-up. He admitted the offence and accepted the match referee's sanction.
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11:29 am Thursday, 21 May 2026
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MI captain Hardik Pandya has been fined 10% of his match fee and handed one demerit point for breaching Article 2.2 of IPL's Code of Conduct during their match against KKR. The incident happened during KKR's chase, when Pandya knocked the bails with force while walking back to his run-up. He admitted the offence and accepted the match referee's sanction.
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MS Dhoni returns to Ranchi, to rejoin CSK squad if they reach playoffs
Former CSK captain MS Dhoni has returned home to Ranchi due to a thumb injury without playing a single IPL 2026 match, the franchise's batting coach Mike Hussey confirmed. Dhoni will rejoin the squad if they qualify for the IPL 2026 playoffs, Hussey added. CSK are currently seventh on the points table with one match remaining.
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11:29 am Thursday, 21 May 2026
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Former CSK captain MS Dhoni has returned home to Ranchi due to a thumb injury without playing a single IPL 2026 match, the franchise's batting coach Mike Hussey confirmed. Dhoni will rejoin the squad if they qualify for the IPL 2026 playoffs, Hussey added. CSK are currently seventh on the points table with one match remaining.
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21 TVK, 2 Congress MLAs take oath as Vijay's Cabinet expands in TN
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay expanded his Cabinet today with induction of 23 MLAs in the Council of Ministers. As many as 21 MLAs from Vijay's TVK and 2 from the ally Congress took oath as ministers in the new government. Among the MLAs who took oath today are Srinath, Kamali S, C Vijayalakshmi, RV Ranjithkumar, Vinoth and Rajeev, among others.
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11:12 am Thursday, 21 May 2026
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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay expanded his Cabinet today with induction of 23 MLAs in the Council of Ministers. As many as 21 MLAs from Vijay's TVK and 2 from the ally Congress took oath as ministers in the new government. Among the MLAs who took oath today are Srinath, Kamali S, C Vijayalakshmi, RV Ranjithkumar, Vinoth and Rajeev, among others.
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Twisha Sharma's mother-in-law called people in judiciary after death: Family
Family of Twisha Sharma, who was found dead at her marital home, alleged that Twisha's mother-in-law Giribala Singh made phone calls to multiple individuals, including people linked to the judiciary, a day after her death. The family stated that Giribala, a retired additional district judge, also called people who had installed CCTV cameras at the house.
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11:44 am Thursday, 21 May 2026
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Family of Twisha Sharma, who was found dead at her marital home, alleged that Twisha's mother-in-law Giribala Singh made phone calls to multiple individuals, including people linked to the judiciary, a day after her death. The family stated that Giribala, a retired additional district judge, also called people who had installed CCTV cameras at the house.
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Massive fire breaks out at market complex near Thane railway station; 2 killed
A massive fire broke out at a market complex near Thane railway station on Thursday, killing a fireman and a security guard. All available fire engines from Thane were pressed into service, but firefighters faced difficulties due to the large stock of highly combustible garments stored inside the market stalls. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.
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11:38 am Thursday, 21 May 2026
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A massive fire broke out at a market complex near Thane railway station on Thursday, killing a fireman and a security guard. All available fire engines from Thane were pressed into service, but firefighters faced difficulties due to the large stock of highly combustible garments stored inside the market stalls. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.
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Bhopal Police raise reward for Twisha's missing husband to ₹30,000
The Bhopal Police have increased the reward for information leading to the arrest of late Twisha Sharma's husband, Samarth Singh, from ₹10,000 to ₹30,000. Singh, an advocate, has been on the run since May 12, the day Twisha allegedly died by suicide. Police earlier issued a lookout notice against Samarth, who faces dowry death-related and other charges under the BNS.
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11:33 am Thursday, 21 May 2026
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The Bhopal Police have increased the reward for information leading to the arrest of late Twisha Sharma's husband, Samarth Singh, from ₹10,000 to ₹30,000. Singh, an advocate, has been on the run since May 12, the day Twisha allegedly died by suicide. Police earlier issued a lookout notice against Samarth, who faces dowry death-related and other charges under the BNS.
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UPSC announces 2027 dates for Civil Services, NDA, CDS and other exams
The UPSC has released its examination calendar for 2027. Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination will take place on May 23, 2027, while Civil Services (Main) Examination will begin from August 20, 2027. NDA & NA (I) and CDS (I) exams are scheduled for April 11, 2027, while NDA & NA (II) and CDS (II) will be conducted on September 19, 2027.
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12:14 pm Thursday, 21 May 2026
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The UPSC has released its examination calendar for 2027. Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination will take place on May 23, 2027, while Civil Services (Main) Examination will begin from August 20, 2027. NDA & NA (I) and CDS (I) exams are scheduled for April 11, 2027, while NDA & NA (II) and CDS (II) will be conducted on September 19, 2027.
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Anthropic's revenue seeing 'explosive growth', may help it see its first profit: Report
Anthropic's revenue is set to more than double to $10.9 billion in April-June as it sees an "explosive rate of growth", WSJ reported. The Claude-maker disclosed the number to investors amid an ongoing funding round that's likely to make it more valuable than OpenAI. Anthropic, which wasn't expecting profits till 2028, is now set to record its first-ever profitable quarter.
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Anthropic's revenue is set to more than double to $10.9 billion in April-June as it sees an "explosive rate of growth", WSJ reported. The Claude-maker disclosed the number to investors amid an ongoing funding round that's likely to make it more valuable than OpenAI. Anthropic, which wasn't expecting profits till 2028, is now set to record its first-ever profitable quarter.
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US can wait a few days for right answers from Iran: Trump
US President Donald Trump said the country is prepared to wait "a few days" for the "right answers" from Iran as negotiations between US and Iran entered what he described as a decisive phase. Trump said the talks were "right on the borderline" and warned that situation could escalate rapidly if diplomacy failed. "We're all ready to go," he added.
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US President Donald Trump said the country is prepared to wait "a few days" for the "right answers" from Iran as negotiations between US and Iran entered what he described as a decisive phase. Trump said the talks were "right on the borderline" and warned that situation could escalate rapidly if diplomacy failed. "We're all ready to go," he added.
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Yellow alert for rain & thunderstorm issued in Bengaluru for 4 days
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for rainfall and thunderstorms accompanied by lightning in Bengaluru from May 21 to May 24. The weather agency said the maximum temperature is expected to remain between 32°C and 33°C during this period, while the minimum temperature is likely to hover around 22°C.
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12:02 pm Thursday, 21 May 2026
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for rainfall and thunderstorms accompanied by lightning in Bengaluru from May 21 to May 24. The weather agency said the maximum temperature is expected to remain between 32°C and 33°C during this period, while the minimum temperature is likely to hover around 22°C.
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PM Modi gifts Muga silk stole, Shirui Lily silk stole to Meloni
PM Narendra Modi gifted a Muga silk stole and a Shirui Lily silk stole to Italian PM Giorgia Meloni during his Italy visit. Muga silk, known as the 'Golden Silk' of Assam, is a rare textile from the Brahmaputra Valley. The Shirui Lily stole is inspired by the Shirui Lily, a pale pinkish-white flower found only in Manipur's Shirui hills.
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12:00 pm Thursday, 21 May 2026
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PM Narendra Modi gifted a Muga silk stole and a Shirui Lily silk stole to Italian PM Giorgia Meloni during his Italy visit. Muga silk, known as the 'Golden Silk' of Assam, is a rare textile from the Brahmaputra Valley. The Shirui Lily stole is inspired by the Shirui Lily, a pale pinkish-white flower found only in Manipur's Shirui hills.
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Which are the 4 types of aliens a US researcher claimed existed?
Researcher Eric Davis claimed US recovered four alien species from crashed UFOs identified as Grays, Nordics, Insectoids and Reptilians. As per ufologists, Nordics resemble humans and Reptilians are believed to be reptile-like creatures with scaly skin, human-style arms and legs and long tails. Grays are short with large eyes, while Insectoids are humanoid creatures that resemble praying mantises.
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12:26 pm Thursday, 21 May 2026
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Researcher Eric Davis claimed US recovered four alien species from crashed UFOs identified as Grays, Nordics, Insectoids and Reptilians. As per ufologists, Nordics resemble humans and Reptilians are believed to be reptile-like creatures with scaly skin, human-style arms and legs and long tails. Grays are short with large eyes, while Insectoids are humanoid creatures that resemble praying mantises.
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TN CM Vijay's govt scraps ₹17-lakh tender after DMK flags 'pre-planned' 6-hour deadline
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay-led TVK government cancelled a ₹16.83-lakh tender for a 30,000-litre overhead water tank in Kancheepuram district. This came after DMK alleged the short six-hour bidding window aimed to favour a particular contractor in "pre-planned contract politics". The tender, posted at 9 am on May 19 with a submission deadline of 3 pm, was cancelled for "administrative reasons".
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12:21 pm Thursday, 21 May 2026
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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay-led TVK government cancelled a ₹16.83-lakh tender for a 30,000-litre overhead water tank in Kancheepuram district. This came after DMK alleged the short six-hour bidding window aimed to favour a particular contractor in "pre-planned contract politics". The tender, posted at 9 am on May 19 with a submission deadline of 3 pm, was cancelled for "administrative reasons".
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Woman forced to move court to access father's iPhone data after his death, wins case in Guj
A woman won a legal case in Gujarat over access to her father's iPhone and iCloud data, which she was unable to access after his death. The woman had approached Apple to access the data, which contained files that carried legal and emotional value, but was asked to produce court's authorisation. The court termed the data as her father's "estate".
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12:43 pm Thursday, 21 May 2026
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A woman won a legal case in Gujarat over access to her father's iPhone and iCloud data, which she was unable to access after his death. The woman had approached Apple to access the data, which contained files that carried legal and emotional value, but was asked to produce court's authorisation. The court termed the data as her father's "estate".
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Govt issues advisory for people arriving from Ebola-affected countries
The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has issued an advisory for passengers arriving from Ebola-affected countries. The advisory has urged passengers showing symptoms such as fever, vomiting, diarrhoea or those in direct contact with infected people to report to airport health authorities. The advisory also highlights high-risk countries such as the DR Congo, Uganda and South Sudan.
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12:38 pm Thursday, 21 May 2026
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The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has issued an advisory for passengers arriving from Ebola-affected countries. The advisory has urged passengers showing symptoms such as fever, vomiting, diarrhoea or those in direct contact with infected people to report to airport health authorities. The advisory also highlights high-risk countries such as the DR Congo, Uganda and South Sudan.
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Uniforms made mandatory in universities and colleges in UP
UP Governor and Chancellor of state universities Anandiben Patel issued directions to implement a uniform system in all universities and colleges across the state. She said introducing a uniform system similar to schools would reduce chances of discrimination or social differences among students. Patel also stressed the need to introduce employment-oriented education in educational institutions.
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12:37 pm Thursday, 21 May 2026
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UP Governor and Chancellor of state universities Anandiben Patel issued directions to implement a uniform system in all universities and colleges across the state. She said introducing a uniform system similar to schools would reduce chances of discrimination or social differences among students. Patel also stressed the need to introduce employment-oriented education in educational institutions.
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Why North India is facing extreme heatwave conditions?
Weather experts said there are several reasons behind heatwave in North India, with strong dry winds blowing from Rajasthan and Pakistan being a major factor. Heatwave-hit regions are experiencing clear skies and little cloud cover, leading to rapid heating of land. There's a 62-80% possibility of El Niño conditions developing between May-August which can cause India to face hotter summers.
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12:33 pm Thursday, 21 May 2026
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Weather experts said there are several reasons behind heatwave in North India, with strong dry winds blowing from Rajasthan and Pakistan being a major factor. Heatwave-hit regions are experiencing clear skies and little cloud cover, leading to rapid heating of land. There's a 62-80% possibility of El Niño conditions developing between May-August which can cause India to face hotter summers.
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