1 MLA each from IUML, VCK sworn into Vijay’s Cabinet in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay further expanded his Cabinet on Friday, inducting leaders from alliance partners VCK and IUML, a day after 23 MLAs were sworn into the Council of Ministers. VCK MLA Vanni Arasu and IUML MLA AM Shah Jahan took oath as ministers at Lok Bhavan. Earlier on Thursday, 21 TVK MLAs and two Congress MLAs were sworn in.
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10:13 am Friday, 22 May 2026
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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay further expanded his Cabinet on Friday, inducting leaders from alliance partners VCK and IUML, a day after 23 MLAs were sworn into the Council of Ministers. VCK MLA Vanni Arasu and IUML MLA AM Shah Jahan took oath as ministers at Lok Bhavan. Earlier on Thursday, 21 TVK MLAs and two Congress MLAs were sworn in.
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Chandrasekaran, Noel Tata to hold talks ahead of Tata Sons' board meet: Report
Tata Trusts chairman Noel Tata and Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran are set to hold discussions ahead of the May 26 Tata Sons board meeting, ET Now reported. The meeting will have governance, strategy and a potential market listing talks on the agenda. Earlier, Noel had raised several concerns at Tata Group holding company's last board meeting on February 24.
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10:12 am Friday, 22 May 2026
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Tata Trusts chairman Noel Tata and Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran are set to hold discussions ahead of the May 26 Tata Sons board meeting, ET Now reported. The meeting will have governance, strategy and a potential market listing talks on the agenda. Earlier, Noel had raised several concerns at Tata Group holding company's last board meeting on February 24.
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10:12 am Friday, 22 May 2026
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Odegaard to captain Norway at FIFA WC 2026; Haaland included
Norway have announced their 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The team will be led by Arsenal captain and midfielder Martin Odegaard, with Manchester City striker Erling Haaland, Fulham's Oscar Bobb and Crystal Palace forward Jorgen Strand Larsen also included. Uncapped Hamburg SV goalkeeper Sander Tangvik has been included in the squad following a selection headache.
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10:12 am Friday, 22 May 2026
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Norway have announced their 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The team will be led by Arsenal captain and midfielder Martin Odegaard, with Manchester City striker Erling Haaland, Fulham's Oscar Bobb and Crystal Palace forward Jorgen Strand Larsen also included. Uncapped Hamburg SV goalkeeper Sander Tangvik has been included in the squad following a selection headache.
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10:12 am Friday, 22 May 2026
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If I attend, I get killed: Trump as he says he's unsure of attending son's wedding
While citing the war with Iran, US President Donald Trump said he is unsure about attending the wedding of his eldest son Donald Trump Jr in Bahamas. "If I do attend, I get killed. If I don't attend, I get killed by the fake news, of course, I'm talking about," Trump told reporters.
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10:05 am Friday, 22 May 2026
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While citing the war with Iran, US President Donald Trump said he is unsure about attending the wedding of his eldest son Donald Trump Jr in Bahamas. "If I do attend, I get killed. If I don't attend, I get killed by the fake news, of course, I'm talking about," Trump told reporters.
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BAI to adopt 3x15 scoring format in domestic events from July 2026
The Badminton Association of India (BAI) has announced it will adopt the Best-of-Three Games, First-to-15 points (3x15) format in domestic tournaments from July 2026. The BAI confirmed that the system will be implemented in domestic ranking tournaments and national championships for the Under-13, Under-15 and Under-17 age groups. Notably, the sport will switch to the new scoring format from 2027.
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10:42 am Friday, 22 May 2026
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The Badminton Association of India (BAI) has announced it will adopt the Best-of-Three Games, First-to-15 points (3x15) format in domestic tournaments from July 2026. The BAI confirmed that the system will be implemented in domestic ranking tournaments and national championships for the Under-13, Under-15 and Under-17 age groups. Notably, the sport will switch to the new scoring format from 2027.
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How can even disastrous rains in Mumbai now help people earn money?
India's first weather derivative based on Mumbai rains will allow trades based on how much Mumbai's rainfall will deviate from the 30-year historical average. If a construction company expects rain-related damages, it can buy contracts predicting that rainfall will be above normal. If this comes true, their business will be affected, but their losses will be offset by derivatives payouts.
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10:41 am Friday, 22 May 2026
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India's first weather derivative based on Mumbai rains will allow trades based on how much Mumbai's rainfall will deviate from the 30-year historical average. If a construction company expects rain-related damages, it can buy contracts predicting that rainfall will be above normal. If this comes true, their business will be affected, but their losses will be offset by derivatives payouts.
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Thane's tallest tower stuck on 10th floor, buyers asked to pay ₹5,000/sqft to finish construction
The 72-storey STG Star Living Project, marketed as Thane's tallest residential tower, has been stalled at the 10th floor since April 2023, Mumbai Mirror reported. A court-appointed resolution professional is now asking homeowners to pay ₹5,000/square feet extra to resume construction. Homebuyers said they've paid 45% of the apartments' costs already, and have refused to pay the extra amount.
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10:41 am Friday, 22 May 2026
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The 72-storey STG Star Living Project, marketed as Thane's tallest residential tower, has been stalled at the 10th floor since April 2023, Mumbai Mirror reported. A court-appointed resolution professional is now asking homeowners to pay ₹5,000/square feet extra to resume construction. Homebuyers said they've paid 45% of the apartments' costs already, and have refused to pay the extra amount.
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Have known him for long time: Trump on if he'll attend son's wedding
Responding to whether he would attend the wedding of his eldest son Donald Trump Jr, US President Donald Trump said, "I'm going to try...He's a person I've known for a long time." The remark sparked reactions online, with an X user joking, "Next time...I introduce my son to anyone, I'll...conclude with, 'He’s a person I've known for a long time!'"
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10:39 am Friday, 22 May 2026
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Responding to whether he would attend the wedding of his eldest son Donald Trump Jr, US President Donald Trump said, "I'm going to try...He's a person I've known for a long time." The remark sparked reactions online, with an X user joking, "Next time...I introduce my son to anyone, I'll...conclude with, 'He’s a person I've known for a long time!'"
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How did 5 Italians die during scuba diving in Maldives?
Five Italian divers died earlier this month while scuba diving in Maldives to explore underwater caves 50 metres deep. Fresh findings from recovery teams reportedly suggested that the divers may have taken a wrong turn inside the complex cave network, triggering panic and ultimately causing them to run out of oxygen. "There was no way out," an expert said.
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10:56 am Friday, 22 May 2026
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Five Italian divers died earlier this month while scuba diving in Maldives to explore underwater caves 50 metres deep. Fresh findings from recovery teams reportedly suggested that the divers may have taken a wrong turn inside the complex cave network, triggering panic and ultimately causing them to run out of oxygen. "There was no way out," an expert said.
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Mumbai Metro 3 hit by technical snag, Aqua Line disrupted for nearly an hour
Commuters on Mumbai Metro Line 3 faced inconvenience on Friday morning after a technical snag left an Aqua Line train stranded midway, disrupting services on the underground corridor for nearly an hour. Passengers at multiple stations were left waiting as operations were temporarily halted. At 10:10 am, Mumbai Metro informed that the fault had been rectified and services were restored.
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11:29 am Friday, 22 May 2026
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Commuters on Mumbai Metro Line 3 faced inconvenience on Friday morning after a technical snag left an Aqua Line train stranded midway, disrupting services on the underground corridor for nearly an hour. Passengers at multiple stations were left waiting as operations were temporarily halted. At 10:10 am, Mumbai Metro informed that the fault had been rectified and services were restored.
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11:29 am Friday, 22 May 2026
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Amazon job opening in Hyd requires staff to stand for 12 hrs, criticised with 'donkey' remark
Amazon posted a job opening for an Operations Manager in Hyderabad, which is being criticised for its requirements/qualifications. The job description included the requirement to stand/walk for 12 hours during shifts, lift up to 22kg and frequently bend and squat. "What does Amazon think of us Indians? Donkeys?" a user reacted, with another saying, "Amazon is bad in all countries."
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11:28 am Friday, 22 May 2026
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Amazon posted a job opening for an Operations Manager in Hyderabad, which is being criticised for its requirements/qualifications. The job description included the requirement to stand/walk for 12 hours during shifts, lift up to 22kg and frequently bend and squat. "What does Amazon think of us Indians? Donkeys?" a user reacted, with another saying, "Amazon is bad in all countries."
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Rupee hits new low as RBI weighs support moves
The rupee stayed under pressure near ₹96.37 per dollar as the RBI reportedly weighed steps including rate hikes, swaps and overseas dollar raising. Reuters reported heavy dollar sales through state-run banks, while Standard Chartered economists projected 50 basis points of rate hikes in FY27 as oil prices and inflation risks rise.
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10:48 am Friday, 22 May 2026
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The rupee stayed under pressure near ₹96.37 per dollar as the RBI reportedly weighed steps including rate hikes, swaps and overseas dollar raising. Reuters reported heavy dollar sales through state-run banks, while Standard Chartered economists projected 50 basis points of rate hikes in FY27 as oil prices and inflation risks rise.
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Why Indian parents are turning to homeschooling
Joseph began homeschooling his two sons after their grades fell during COVID, The Signal Brief reported. He is among parents moving away from traditional schools amid pressure over marks and grades. According to the Ministry of Education, 72,000 Indian families homeschooled children in 2023-24, though experts warned of socialisation and emotional challenges.
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10:43 am Friday, 22 May 2026
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Joseph began homeschooling his two sons after their grades fell during COVID, The Signal Brief reported. He is among parents moving away from traditional schools amid pressure over marks and grades. According to the Ministry of Education, 72,000 Indian families homeschooled children in 2023-24, though experts warned of socialisation and emotional challenges.
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Made-in-India Vayu Astra loitering munition demonstrates 100-km strike accuracy in trials
Nibe Limited has announced the successful no-cost, no-commitment trial of its Vayu Astra-1 loitering munition with a 100 km strike range during trials conducted in Pokhran and Joshimath. The Pune-based company said the anti-personnel variant carried a 10 kg warhead during the test. Under the government's procurement process, NCNC trials are conducted without any payment or purchase commitment.
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11:42 am Friday, 22 May 2026
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Nibe Limited has announced the successful no-cost, no-commitment trial of its Vayu Astra-1 loitering munition with a 100 km strike range during trials conducted in Pokhran and Joshimath. The Pune-based company said the anti-personnel variant carried a 10 kg warhead during the test. Under the government's procurement process, NCNC trials are conducted without any payment or purchase commitment.
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11:42 am Friday, 22 May 2026
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Elections for 24 Rajya Sabha seats to be held on June 18
Election Commission announced elections for 24 Rajya Sabha seats across 10 states will be held on June 18. The polls will take place for four seats each in Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat and Karnataka, three seats in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, and two in Jharkhand. The EC also announced by-elections to two vacant Upper House seats in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu.
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11:41 am Friday, 22 May 2026
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Election Commission announced elections for 24 Rajya Sabha seats across 10 states will be held on June 18. The polls will take place for four seats each in Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat and Karnataka, three seats in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, and two in Jharkhand. The EC also announced by-elections to two vacant Upper House seats in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu.
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BCCI asked if I could fly next morning after brother's cremation to commentate: Sivaramakrishnan
Ex-India cricketer Laxman Sivaramakrishnan recalled BCCI's call to him minutes after his brother's cremation. "Director Broadcasting of BCCI called me and said now that...cremation is over, can you take a flight next morning to commentate on Ind v Aus Test in Mohali? I went," he said. He added that despite that he was subject to colourism and discrimination.
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11:34 am Friday, 22 May 2026
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Ex-India cricketer Laxman Sivaramakrishnan recalled BCCI's call to him minutes after his brother's cremation. "Director Broadcasting of BCCI called me and said now that...cremation is over, can you take a flight next morning to commentate on Ind v Aus Test in Mohali? I went," he said. He added that despite that he was subject to colourism and discrimination.
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11:34 am Friday, 22 May 2026
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Students complain of glitches, payment failure on CBSE portal, board responds
The CBSE post-result services portal for Class 12 students continued to draw complaints, with many unable to access scanned copies of their evaluated answer sheets online. Students reported payment failures, inaccessible webpages, and unsuccessful transaction statuses despite fees being debited from their bank accounts. On Friday, the board said on X that their portal is now fully functional.
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11:59 am Friday, 22 May 2026
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The CBSE post-result services portal for Class 12 students continued to draw complaints, with many unable to access scanned copies of their evaluated answer sheets online. Students reported payment failures, inaccessible webpages, and unsuccessful transaction statuses despite fees being debited from their bank accounts. On Friday, the board said on X that their portal is now fully functional.
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Inmate's execution aborted in US after officials fail to find vein; gets 1 more year to live
Prison officials in US' Tennessee aborted the execution of 57-year-old inmate Tony Carruthers after failing to find a suitable vein for a lethal injection for over 90 minutes on Thursday. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee later granted Carruthers a one-year reprieve. He was sentenced to death after being convicted of kidnapping and murdering three people in 1994.
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11:58 am Friday, 22 May 2026
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Prison officials in US' Tennessee aborted the execution of 57-year-old inmate Tony Carruthers after failing to find a suitable vein for a lethal injection for over 90 minutes on Thursday. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee later granted Carruthers a one-year reprieve. He was sentenced to death after being convicted of kidnapping and murdering three people in 1994.
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11:58 am Friday, 22 May 2026
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FIFA considering expanding World Cup to 66 teams in 2030: Reports
FIFA is seriously considering another expansion of the World Cup, with the tournament potentially growing from 48 to 66 teams in 2030, reports have claimed. The proposal, initially pushed by CONMEBOL, is reportedly being taken more seriously by several member federations. The 2030 edition is set to be hosted by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.
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11:50 am Friday, 22 May 2026
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FIFA is seriously considering another expansion of the World Cup, with the tournament potentially growing from 48 to 66 teams in 2030, reports have claimed. The proposal, initially pushed by CONMEBOL, is reportedly being taken more seriously by several member federations. The 2030 edition is set to be hosted by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.
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11:50 am Friday, 22 May 2026
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RBI not inclined to use rate hikes to defend rupee: Report
RBI does not see interest rate hikes as the best way to defend the falling value of rupee against dollar, Reuters reported. An earlier Bloomberg report claimed that RBI is considering all its available options to stabilise the rupee, including rate hike. Officials continue to weigh measures to steady the currency, though not all options may be used, report said.
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11:47 am Friday, 22 May 2026
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RBI does not see interest rate hikes as the best way to defend the falling value of rupee against dollar, Reuters reported. An earlier Bloomberg report claimed that RBI is considering all its available options to stabilise the rupee, including rate hike. Officials continue to weigh measures to steady the currency, though not all options may be used, report said.
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