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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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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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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TCS freezes 'Wings', its promotion & upskilling assessment program, amid AI reset: Report
TCS has frozen 'Wings', its internal upskilling and assessment program, raising concerns among employees who viewed it as a way of getting increments and promotions, Moneycontrol reported. TCS told employees that the move was part of its "AI-first strategy", changing deployment needs and evolving business requirements. This comes as TCS rolled out muted increments, triggering backlash from staff.
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11:46 am Friday, 22 May 2026
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TCS has frozen 'Wings', its internal upskilling and assessment program, raising concerns among employees who viewed it as a way of getting increments and promotions, Moneycontrol reported. TCS told employees that the move was part of its "AI-first strategy", changing deployment needs and evolving business requirements. This comes as TCS rolled out muted increments, triggering backlash from staff.
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Deepinder Goyal opts out of $30-mn investment in Pixxel: Report
Deepinder Goyal, Founder and former CEO of Eternal, has opted out of a planned $25–30 million (around ₹240-290 crore) investment in space-tech startup Pixxel, reported Moneycontrol. The report said Goyal decided to focus on personal ventures such as LAT Aerospace, Temple, and Continue. Meanwhile, Pixxel has reportedly increased its funding round target from $55–60 million to $80–100 million.
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12:08 pm Friday, 22 May 2026
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Deepinder Goyal, Founder and former CEO of Eternal, has opted out of a planned $25–30 million (around ₹240-290 crore) investment in space-tech startup Pixxel, reported Moneycontrol. The report said Goyal decided to focus on personal ventures such as LAT Aerospace, Temple, and Continue. Meanwhile, Pixxel has reportedly increased its funding round target from $55–60 million to $80–100 million.
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Why is Cockroach Janta Party's X account blocked in India?
The X account of Cockroach Janta Party was withheld following a direction from the Centre after Intelligence Bureau (IB) raised "national security concerns", The Indian Express quoted a senior government official as saying. "The IB believed the account was posting inflammatory content through its account, which could have jeopardised the country's national security," the official reportedly said.
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12:04 pm Friday, 22 May 2026
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The X account of Cockroach Janta Party was withheld following a direction from the Centre after Intelligence Bureau (IB) raised "national security concerns", The Indian Express quoted a senior government official as saying. "The IB believed the account was posting inflammatory content through its account, which could have jeopardised the country's national security," the official reportedly said.
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2 Indians die on way down after scaling Mount Everest
Two Indian climbers died while descending after summiting Mount Everest. An official said one climber became exhausted and Sherpa guides rescued him from Balcony to South Col overnight, but couldn't save him. The second climber summited at around 5:30 pm on Thursday and became exhausted at Hillary Step, where his two Sherpa guides were unable to bring him back alive.
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12:24 pm Friday, 22 May 2026
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Two Indian climbers died while descending after summiting Mount Everest. An official said one climber became exhausted and Sherpa guides rescued him from Balcony to South Col overnight, but couldn't save him. The second climber summited at around 5:30 pm on Thursday and became exhausted at Hillary Step, where his two Sherpa guides were unable to bring him back alive.
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Vegetable vendor seen wearing AI data collector on his head in B'luru, earns ₹350/hour
A video has surfaced showing a roadside vegetable vendor in Bengaluru working while wearing an iPhone-holding headband. The vendor revealed that his headband was collecting real-world data to train AI and was helping him earn ₹350/hour, which translates to about ₹1,05,000/month. "A street vendor may be out-earning half of corporate India," the man who posted the video said.
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12:16 pm Friday, 22 May 2026
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A video has surfaced showing a roadside vegetable vendor in Bengaluru working while wearing an iPhone-holding headband. The vendor revealed that his headband was collecting real-world data to train AI and was helping him earn ₹350/hour, which translates to about ₹1,05,000/month. "A street vendor may be out-earning half of corporate India," the man who posted the video said.
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Donald Trump Jr to marry in Bahamas amid Iran tensions
Donald Trump Jr. is set to marry fiancée Bettina Anderson this weekend during an intimate ceremony on a private island in the Bahamas. This ceremony is expected to remain low-key and restricted to a very limited guest list featuring only close family members and trusted friends. Reports suggest fewer than 50 guests are expected to attend the celebrations.
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12:06 pm Friday, 22 May 2026
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Donald Trump Jr. is set to marry fiancée Bettina Anderson this weekend during an intimate ceremony on a private island in the Bahamas. This ceremony is expected to remain low-key and restricted to a very limited guest list featuring only close family members and trusted friends. Reports suggest fewer than 50 guests are expected to attend the celebrations.
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Laid-off Meta employee says she feels ‘free’ now
A former Meta employee has gone viral after revealing she felt 'free' and 'happy' following her layoff. Product designer Asha Raval said corporate success no longer brought fulfillment and that she wanted to reconnect with her creative passions. Her candid reaction sparked widespread discussion online about burnout, work-life balance, personal identity.
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A former Meta employee has gone viral after revealing she felt 'free' and 'happy' following her layoff. Product designer Asha Raval said corporate success no longer brought fulfillment and that she wanted to reconnect with her creative passions. Her candid reaction sparked widespread discussion online about burnout, work-life balance, personal identity.
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Umar Khalid gets 3-day interim bail
Delhi High Court has granted interim bail to activist and former JNU student leader Umar Khalid from June 1 to June 3. Khalid, who's in jail in a UAPA case alleging larger conspiracy in commission of 2020 Northeast Delhi riots, has been granted the bail for his mother's medical surgery and to take part in Chehlum ritual of his uncle.
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12:36 pm Friday, 22 May 2026
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Delhi High Court has granted interim bail to activist and former JNU student leader Umar Khalid from June 1 to June 3. Khalid, who's in jail in a UAPA case alleging larger conspiracy in commission of 2020 Northeast Delhi riots, has been granted the bail for his mother's medical surgery and to take part in Chehlum ritual of his uncle.
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Bihar deserves an IPL team: Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal
Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal has pitched for the creation of an IPL franchise from Bihar, asking, "Don't you think Bihar deserves an unparalleled team of its own, just like CSK, MI and KKR?" Citing the IPL performances of Ishan Kishan, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Sakib Hussain, he added on X, "The soil of Bihar has given the country many exceptional cricketers."
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12:31 pm Friday, 22 May 2026
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Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal has pitched for the creation of an IPL franchise from Bihar, asking, "Don't you think Bihar deserves an unparalleled team of its own, just like CSK, MI and KKR?" Citing the IPL performances of Ishan Kishan, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Sakib Hussain, he added on X, "The soil of Bihar has given the country many exceptional cricketers."
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Thailand tightens airport screening amid Ebola alert
Thailand has tightened airport screening and health surveillance measures amid rising Ebola concerns linked to outbreaks in DR Congo and Uganda. Authorities have directed airlines and airports to strictly follow health protocols, enhance passenger screening, and improve contact tracing. Travelers from high-risk regions have been advised to follow mandatory health and quarantine guidelines.
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12:25 pm Friday, 22 May 2026
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Thailand has tightened airport screening and health surveillance measures amid rising Ebola concerns linked to outbreaks in DR Congo and Uganda. Authorities have directed airlines and airports to strictly follow health protocols, enhance passenger screening, and improve contact tracing. Travelers from high-risk regions have been advised to follow mandatory health and quarantine guidelines.
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ICMR hosts first annual clinical trial conference 2026
ICMR organised its first Annual Clinical Trial Conference 2026 on International Clinical Trials Day, focusing on integrated medicine and clinical research growth in India. Experts discussed regulatory reforms, ethical review systems, and collaboration in trials. A major phase-3 study also found Ayurvedic medicines as effective as standard iron-folic acid therapy for treating anemia in women.
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ICMR organised its first Annual Clinical Trial Conference 2026 on International Clinical Trials Day, focusing on integrated medicine and clinical research growth in India. Experts discussed regulatory reforms, ethical review systems, and collaboration in trials. A major phase-3 study also found Ayurvedic medicines as effective as standard iron-folic acid therapy for treating anemia in women.
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L&T chief Subrahmanyan, who made 'stare at wife on Sundays' remark, enters ₹100-cr club
L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan earned ₹120.84 crore in FY26, making him one of the highest-paid corporate leaders in India. His payout includes ₹4.32-crore salary, ₹21.36-crore retirement benefits and ₹74.80-crore commission. Subrahmanyan had sparked a row in 2025 when he urged employees to adopt 90-hour workweeks by working on weekends, saying, "How long can you stare at your wife?"
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12:59 pm Friday, 22 May 2026
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L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan earned ₹120.84 crore in FY26, making him one of the highest-paid corporate leaders in India. His payout includes ₹4.32-crore salary, ₹21.36-crore retirement benefits and ₹74.80-crore commission. Subrahmanyan had sparked a row in 2025 when he urged employees to adopt 90-hour workweeks by working on weekends, saying, "How long can you stare at your wife?"
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Extremely inappropriate: NCW on Twisha's mother-in-law's remarks
Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar, Chairperson of the National Commission for Women (NCW), condemned Giribala Singh’s remarks on daughter-in-law Twisha Sharma as “extremely inappropriate”. She said the NCW has taken suo motu cognisance of the matter and sought an Action Taken Report from the authorities. Giribala, a retired judge, claimed Twisha was addicted to drugs and had undergone an abortion.
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12:56 pm Friday, 22 May 2026
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Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar, Chairperson of the National Commission for Women (NCW), condemned Giribala Singh’s remarks on daughter-in-law Twisha Sharma as “extremely inappropriate”. She said the NCW has taken suo motu cognisance of the matter and sought an Action Taken Report from the authorities. Giribala, a retired judge, claimed Twisha was addicted to drugs and had undergone an abortion.
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Children face highest heat stroke risk amid severe heat
Experts have warned that infants and young children face the highest risk of heat stroke as temperatures soar across India. With several states recording nearly 45°C and Nautapa approaching, health authorities advised parents to keep children hydrated, indoors during peak afternoon hours, and watch for symptoms like fever, vomiting, irritability, and breathing difficulty.
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12:28 pm Friday, 22 May 2026
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Experts have warned that infants and young children face the highest risk of heat stroke as temperatures soar across India. With several states recording nearly 45°C and Nautapa approaching, health authorities advised parents to keep children hydrated, indoors during peak afternoon hours, and watch for symptoms like fever, vomiting, irritability, and breathing difficulty.
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Baruah sisters spotlight Assam’s identity at Cannes 2026
Assamese mother-daughter duo Urmimala and Snigdha Baruah represented Northeast India at the Cannes Film Festival 2026 in custom Manish Malhotra couture. Their appearance highlighted Assamese heritage and cultural identity on a global stage. The duo said the moment was about increasing visibility and ensuring the Northeast receives equal representation internationally.
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Assamese mother-daughter duo Urmimala and Snigdha Baruah represented Northeast India at the Cannes Film Festival 2026 in custom Manish Malhotra couture. Their appearance highlighted Assamese heritage and cultural identity on a global stage. The duo said the moment was about increasing visibility and ensuring the Northeast receives equal representation internationally.
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