Actor who absconded 12 years ago & worked in Bollywood movies arrested in Gujarat
The Gujarat Police has arrested Hemant Vaishnav, an actor who appeared in movies like 'Thugs of Hindostan' and 'Jayeshbhai Jordaar', in connection with a 2005 murder case. Hemant was given life imprisonment in 2008 and got a 30-day parole in July 2014. However, he didn't report back to prison and continued working in Bollywood movies and TV shows.
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The Gujarat Police has arrested Hemant Vaishnav, an actor who appeared in movies like 'Thugs of Hindostan' and 'Jayeshbhai Jordaar', in connection with a 2005 murder case. Hemant was given life imprisonment in 2008 and got a 30-day parole in July 2014. However, he didn't report back to prison and continued working in Bollywood movies and TV shows.
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Gulf allies appealed Trump to postpone new Iran strikes until after Hajj: Report
US President Donald Trump postponed a planned strike on Iran after Gulf allies urged him not to reignite conflict during the Hajj pilgrimage season, stated reports. They reportedly told US administration that attacks during Hajj could create serious logistical and security concerns for countries in the region. The pilgrimage is expected to take place from May 25 to May 30.
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06:38 pm Thursday, 21 May 2026
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US President Donald Trump postponed a planned strike on Iran after Gulf allies urged him not to reignite conflict during the Hajj pilgrimage season, stated reports. They reportedly told US administration that attacks during Hajj could create serious logistical and security concerns for countries in the region. The pilgrimage is expected to take place from May 25 to May 30.
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Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba says uranium must stay in Iran: Report
Amid stalled peace talks between Iran and US, Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has directed that Iran's uranium "shouldn't leave country", Reuters reported. The move came after US, in one of its key demands, asked Iran to hand over 400 kg of highly enriched uranium. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has said the war won't end until uranium is removed from Iran.
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06:37 pm Thursday, 21 May 2026
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Amid stalled peace talks between Iran and US, Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has directed that Iran's uranium "shouldn't leave country", Reuters reported. The move came after US, in one of its key demands, asked Iran to hand over 400 kg of highly enriched uranium. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has said the war won't end until uranium is removed from Iran.
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BJP's dominance to last at least 20 years: Axis My India founder Pradeep Gupta
Giving his assessment of BJP's time in power, Axis My India founder Pradeep Gupta said it can remain in power as long as its governance performance doesn't see a sharp drop. Gupta said BJP's current phase of political dominance, which began in 2014, is likely to last "at least 20 years". He added BJP will now have to "super perform".
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06:53 pm Thursday, 21 May 2026
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Giving his assessment of BJP's time in power, Axis My India founder Pradeep Gupta said it can remain in power as long as its governance performance doesn't see a sharp drop. Gupta said BJP's current phase of political dominance, which began in 2014, is likely to last "at least 20 years". He added BJP will now have to "super perform".
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We are talking about it, let's see what happens: Virat Kohli's childhood coach on his Test return
Former Team India captain Virat Kohli's childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma, in a podcast, said that Virat Kohli's die-hard fans ask him to tell Kohli to return to Test cricket. On being asked whether he has talked to Kohli about it, Rajkumar said, "We are talking about it...Let's see what happens." Virat retired from Test cricket in May last year.
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06:52 pm Thursday, 21 May 2026
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Former Team India captain Virat Kohli's childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma, in a podcast, said that Virat Kohli's die-hard fans ask him to tell Kohli to return to Test cricket. On being asked whether he has talked to Kohli about it, Rajkumar said, "We are talking about it...Let's see what happens." Virat retired from Test cricket in May last year.
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Scammers using fake census forms to seek personal details in Delhi
Scammers in Delhi are circulating fake printed forms resembling a Census survey document to seek personal details of people, reports said. Officials have clarified that the upcoming Census exercise will be conducted completely online and doesn't involve any paperwork. "People should not hand over sensitive information to anyone carrying such forms," a senior official said.
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06:48 pm Thursday, 21 May 2026
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Scammers in Delhi are circulating fake printed forms resembling a Census survey document to seek personal details of people, reports said. Officials have clarified that the upcoming Census exercise will be conducted completely online and doesn't involve any paperwork. "People should not hand over sensitive information to anyone carrying such forms," a senior official said.
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UP govt in talks with Apple to boost electronics manufacturing
Uttar Pradesh government is in talks with Apple and its partners to boost electronics manufacturing investments, state Electronics and IT Minister Sunil Kumar Sharma said. The government is trying to attract component makers and semiconductor projects through new electronics manufacturing incentives. The state is also trying to expand its data centre footprint beyond NCR, Sharma added.
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07:09 pm Thursday, 21 May 2026
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Uttar Pradesh government is in talks with Apple and its partners to boost electronics manufacturing investments, state Electronics and IT Minister Sunil Kumar Sharma said. The government is trying to attract component makers and semiconductor projects through new electronics manufacturing incentives. The state is also trying to expand its data centre footprint beyond NCR, Sharma added.
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Meta worker starts AI radio station amid 8,000 job cuts, plays 'Big Beautiful Layoff'
A Meta employee launched an internal radio station to help coworkers deal with anxiety shortly before the company laid off 8,000 employees. The employee used Meta's own tools to play AI-generated songs about the job cuts, such as "Missing the People" and "Big Beautiful Layoff". The station is called "520 FM", referring to the May 20 date for the layoffs.
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07:04 pm Thursday, 21 May 2026
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A Meta employee launched an internal radio station to help coworkers deal with anxiety shortly before the company laid off 8,000 employees. The employee used Meta's own tools to play AI-generated songs about the job cuts, such as "Missing the People" and "Big Beautiful Layoff". The station is called "520 FM", referring to the May 20 date for the layoffs.
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Thirsty monkeys stop bus in Maharashtra, passengers give them water
A group of monkeys stopped a bus in Pusad, Maharashtra in an apparent search for water. A monkey suddenly stood in front of bus and driver tried to shoo it away, but it refused to move. Sensing that the animal was thirsty, some passengers offered it water. The monkey immediately began drinking and several other monkeys emerged from nearby forest.
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07:26 pm Thursday, 21 May 2026
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A group of monkeys stopped a bus in Pusad, Maharashtra in an apparent search for water. A monkey suddenly stood in front of bus and driver tried to shoo it away, but it refused to move. Sensing that the animal was thirsty, some passengers offered it water. The monkey immediately began drinking and several other monkeys emerged from nearby forest.
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Pic from space shows huge clouds approaching India amid heatwave
As India reels under the impact of a severe heatwave, a satellite image shared by IMD has shown huge clouds approaching India. The image shows huge clouds forming over Afghanistan, Pakistan, and adjoining northwest India. Clouds were also seen being formed over the Arabian Sea. Reportedly, this western disturbance may increase the chances of thunderstorms and rain, bringing relief.
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07:21 pm Thursday, 21 May 2026
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As India reels under the impact of a severe heatwave, a satellite image shared by IMD has shown huge clouds approaching India. The image shows huge clouds forming over Afghanistan, Pakistan, and adjoining northwest India. Clouds were also seen being formed over the Arabian Sea. Reportedly, this western disturbance may increase the chances of thunderstorms and rain, bringing relief.
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Twisha's mother-in-law removed as Chairperson of Bhopal District Consumer Commission
Retired judge and Twisha Sharma's mother-in-law Giribala Singh, who is among the accused in the alleged dowry death case of her daughter-in-law, has been removed from the post of Chairperson of the Bhopal District Consumer Commission. The order was issued by the Food Department, Moneycontrol reported. Twisha Sharma was found dead at her husband's home in Bhopal on May 12.
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07:19 pm Thursday, 21 May 2026
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Retired judge and Twisha Sharma's mother-in-law Giribala Singh, who is among the accused in the alleged dowry death case of her daughter-in-law, has been removed from the post of Chairperson of the Bhopal District Consumer Commission. The order was issued by the Food Department, Moneycontrol reported. Twisha Sharma was found dead at her husband's home in Bhopal on May 12.
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Russian jets 'dangerously' intercept UK spy plane over Black sea, shows video
The United Kingdom’s Royal Air Force (RAF) on Wednesday claimed that one of its surveillance aircraft was repeatedly and "dangerously" intercepted by two Russian jets last month over the Black Sea. Russian Su-35 aircraft flew close enough to trigger emergency systems, it added. A Russian Su-27 conducted six passes and flew as close as six metres, RAF claimed.
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07:18 pm Thursday, 21 May 2026
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The United Kingdom’s Royal Air Force (RAF) on Wednesday claimed that one of its surveillance aircraft was repeatedly and "dangerously" intercepted by two Russian jets last month over the Black Sea. Russian Su-35 aircraft flew close enough to trigger emergency systems, it added. A Russian Su-27 conducted six passes and flew as close as six metres, RAF claimed.
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Bencic’s heartwarming French Open prep with daughter goes viral
Swiss star Belinda Bencic returned to the French Open after a three-year maternity break. During practice, her two-year-old daughter Bella joined her on court, swinging a mini racquet, chasing balls, and helping collect them, while Bencic playfully fed her balls. The 11th seed, WTA Comeback Player of 2025, eyes her maiden Grand Slam title at Roland Garros.
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Swiss star Belinda Bencic returned to the French Open after a three-year maternity break. During practice, her two-year-old daughter Bella joined her on court, swinging a mini racquet, chasing balls, and helping collect them, while Bencic playfully fed her balls. The 11th seed, WTA Comeback Player of 2025, eyes her maiden Grand Slam title at Roland Garros.
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1983 WC-winning team's £764 party bill with Kapil Dev's signature goes viral, Azad calls it fake
A bill claimed to be from India's 1983 World Cup-winning team's celebration party in London has gone viral. The £764 bill, carrying Kapil Dev's alleged signature, listed alcohol and cigarette orders. Kirti Azad, who was part of the squad, called it "fake", saying the team stayed at Westmoreland Hotel and never went to the hotel mentioned in the bill.
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07:32 pm Thursday, 21 May 2026
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A bill claimed to be from India's 1983 World Cup-winning team's celebration party in London has gone viral. The £764 bill, carrying Kapil Dev's alleged signature, listed alcohol and cigarette orders. Kirti Azad, who was part of the squad, called it "fake", saying the team stayed at Westmoreland Hotel and never went to the hotel mentioned in the bill.
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Deployment of 500 CAPF companies in Bengal extended till June 20
The deployment of 500 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) in West Bengal has been extended till June 20 for post-poll law and order management. The extension was done based on a request from West Bengal government, an official said. The 500 CAPF companies include 200 of CRPF, 150 of BSF, and 50 each of CISF, ITBP, and SSB.
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07:31 pm Thursday, 21 May 2026
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The deployment of 500 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) in West Bengal has been extended till June 20 for post-poll law and order management. The extension was done based on a request from West Bengal government, an official said. The 500 CAPF companies include 200 of CRPF, 150 of BSF, and 50 each of CISF, ITBP, and SSB.
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Air France & Airbus found guilty of manslaughter for 2009 plane crash that killed 228
Air France and Airbus have been found guilty of manslaughter over a plane crash from 2009 which killed all 228 people onboard. The Rio de Janeiro-Paris flight had vanished from radars during a storm and crashed into the Atlantic Ocean. The court ordered the companies to pay the maximum fine of $261,720 (₹2.5 crore) each for corporate manslaughter.
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Air France and Airbus have been found guilty of manslaughter over a plane crash from 2009 which killed all 228 people onboard. The Rio de Janeiro-Paris flight had vanished from radars during a storm and crashed into the Atlantic Ocean. The court ordered the companies to pay the maximum fine of $261,720 (₹2.5 crore) each for corporate manslaughter.
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HC issues notice to TVK over use of children to influence voters
The Madras High Court issued a notice to TVK chief and Tamil Nadu CM Vijay on a petition alleging corrupt practices during the 2026 state Assembly polls. The plea alleged that during the campaign, Vijay had called upon children to emotionally influence their parents to vote for TVK. Notices were also issued to the Tamil Nadu's Chief Electoral Officer.
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07:54 pm Thursday, 21 May 2026
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The Madras High Court issued a notice to TVK chief and Tamil Nadu CM Vijay on a petition alleging corrupt practices during the 2026 state Assembly polls. The plea alleged that during the campaign, Vijay had called upon children to emotionally influence their parents to vote for TVK. Notices were also issued to the Tamil Nadu's Chief Electoral Officer.
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Trump shares article listing how to crush Iran in 3 ways
US President Donald Trump shared an opinion piece on Truth Social written by Richard Goldberg and titled "Here's how to crush Tehran in three moves". The opinion piece called for sustaining the Strait of Hormuz blockade and remaking America's image of energy dominance to mitigate long-term impact of prices. It also suggested ordering US military to forge path through Hormuz.
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US President Donald Trump shared an opinion piece on Truth Social written by Richard Goldberg and titled "Here's how to crush Tehran in three moves". The opinion piece called for sustaining the Strait of Hormuz blockade and remaking America's image of energy dominance to mitigate long-term impact of prices. It also suggested ordering US military to forge path through Hormuz.
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Delhi ration card income limit to rise from ₹1.2 lakh to ₹2.5 lakh
The Delhi government will raise income eligibility for ration cards from ₹1.2 lakh to ₹2.5 lakh per annum, CM Rekha Gupta announced on Thursday. "The government removed 1.44 lakh beneficiaries not fulfilling the income criterion...29,580 who died, while 23,394 ration cards were found to be duplicates," she added. She further said around 7.72 lakh "invalid" ration cards were cancelled.
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07:49 pm Thursday, 21 May 2026
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The Delhi government will raise income eligibility for ration cards from ₹1.2 lakh to ₹2.5 lakh per annum, CM Rekha Gupta announced on Thursday. "The government removed 1.44 lakh beneficiaries not fulfilling the income criterion...29,580 who died, while 23,394 ration cards were found to be duplicates," she added. She further said around 7.72 lakh "invalid" ration cards were cancelled.
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CBI-led SIT to probe claims of evidence destroyed in RG Kar case
Calcutta High Court formed a three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) led by CBI in the RG Kar rape and murder case to investigate allegations of destruction of evidence made by the victim's family. The court directed CBI to re-examine the sequence of events in the case. A report on the investigation must be submitted to the court by June 25.
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07:46 pm Thursday, 21 May 2026
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Calcutta High Court formed a three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) led by CBI in the RG Kar rape and murder case to investigate allegations of destruction of evidence made by the victim's family. The court directed CBI to re-examine the sequence of events in the case. A report on the investigation must be submitted to the court by June 25.
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