WB's ex-BDO, evading arrest in murder case, held for drunk driving
Prashant Barman, ex-Block Development Officer of Jalpaiguri's Rajganj who was on the run in a 2025 murder case of a businessman, was arrested in Kolkata after allegedly driving drunk and hitting a pedestrian with his car. A video purportedly showed him arguing with bystanders after the incident. During verification, police identified the driver as Barman and subsequently arrested him.
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04:55 pm Tuesday, 26 May 2026
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Prashant Barman, ex-Block Development Officer of Jalpaiguri's Rajganj who was on the run in a 2025 murder case of a businessman, was arrested in Kolkata after allegedly driving drunk and hitting a pedestrian with his car. A video purportedly showed him arguing with bystanders after the incident. During verification, police identified the driver as Barman and subsequently arrested him.
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France heatwave turns deadly: 7 deaths reported across Europe
France has confirmed seven heat-related deaths as an intense heatwave grips western Europe, triggering dangerous temperatures, drowning incidents, dehydration risks, and growing public health concerns. Officials warn that extreme heat, hot nights, and unsafe swimming conditions may continue to threaten vulnerable populations as climate-driven heatwaves become increasingly severe across the region.
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04:51 pm Tuesday, 26 May 2026
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France has confirmed seven heat-related deaths as an intense heatwave grips western Europe, triggering dangerous temperatures, drowning incidents, dehydration risks, and growing public health concerns. Officials warn that extreme heat, hot nights, and unsafe swimming conditions may continue to threaten vulnerable populations as climate-driven heatwaves become increasingly severe across the region.
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West Bengal women to get forms for ₹3,000/month scheme from May 27
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday said the state government would start issuing Annapurna Yojana forms from May 27, under which ₹3,000 would be given to women per month. The scheme will provide economic support to women and strengthen household financial security, he further said. He added that all Indians will be eligible to receive benefits under the scheme.
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04:50 pm Tuesday, 26 May 2026
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West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday said the state government would start issuing Annapurna Yojana forms from May 27, under which ₹3,000 would be given to women per month. The scheme will provide economic support to women and strengthen household financial security, he further said. He added that all Indians will be eligible to receive benefits under the scheme.
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04:50 pm Tuesday, 26 May 2026
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Heart surgeon shares 4 daily habits that may increase lifespan
Cardiothoracic surgeon Dr Jeremy London shared daily habits that may increase lifespan and reduce the need for hospital visits. "Be mindful about what you put in your mouth. Food is medicine," he said. He also recommended doing aerobic exercise and strength training and having quality sleep. "Be mindful of mental health and relationships because mind-body connection is real," he added.
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04:49 pm Tuesday, 26 May 2026
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Cardiothoracic surgeon Dr Jeremy London shared daily habits that may increase lifespan and reduce the need for hospital visits. "Be mindful about what you put in your mouth. Food is medicine," he said. He also recommended doing aerobic exercise and strength training and having quality sleep. "Be mindful of mental health and relationships because mind-body connection is real," he added.
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SC upholds life sentence of Tripura man who killed wife over dowry
SC upheld life sentence of a Tripura man convicted of staging his wife’s death as a suicide, saying the woman was “thrown to the wolves”. SC said she was tortured over dowry demands and she pleaded with her parents to save her. When a woman dies inside her matrimonial home, the husband is legally obliged to explain circumstances, SC said.
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04:45 pm Tuesday, 26 May 2026
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SC upheld life sentence of a Tripura man convicted of staging his wife’s death as a suicide, saying the woman was “thrown to the wolves”. SC said she was tortured over dowry demands and she pleaded with her parents to save her. When a woman dies inside her matrimonial home, the husband is legally obliged to explain circumstances, SC said.
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Shivakumar may have resigned as K'taka Congress chief 4 months ago: Congress leader
Karnataka Congress leader and former minister Rajanna said Deputy CM DK Shivakumar might have sent his resignation from the post of Karnataka Congress President 3-4 months ago to party high command. His remarks come amid Congress leadership's meeting in Delhi on CM-change issue in the state. "Enough is enough. There should be a conclusion now," he stated.
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
05:13 pm Tuesday, 26 May 2026
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Karnataka Congress leader and former minister Rajanna said Deputy CM DK Shivakumar might have sent his resignation from the post of Karnataka Congress President 3-4 months ago to party high command. His remarks come amid Congress leadership's meeting in Delhi on CM-change issue in the state. "Enough is enough. There should be a conclusion now," he stated.
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05:13 pm Tuesday, 26 May 2026
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K'taka CM, Dy CM to meet Congress high command in Delhi amid power tussle
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar are in New Delhi for a meeting with Congress's central leadership, including Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge. This comes amid speculations of a power tussle between the two for the CM post. Siddaramaiah met Karnataka Congress in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala and KC Venugopal. Surjewala reportedly submitted a report to Gandhi and Kharge.
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05:13 pm Tuesday, 26 May 2026
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Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar are in New Delhi for a meeting with Congress's central leadership, including Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge. This comes amid speculations of a power tussle between the two for the CM post. Siddaramaiah met Karnataka Congress in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala and KC Venugopal. Surjewala reportedly submitted a report to Gandhi and Kharge.
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05:13 pm Tuesday, 26 May 2026
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What is 'skinny fat syndrome'?
'Skinny fat syndrome' refers to individuals who appear slim but carry excess visceral fat around internal organs. This hidden fat is metabolically active and strongly linked to heart attack risk, type 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease, high cholesterol, metabolic syndrome and hormonal imbalance. Experts said the notion that if you are thin, you are healthy is not always true.
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05:28 pm Tuesday, 26 May 2026
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'Skinny fat syndrome' refers to individuals who appear slim but carry excess visceral fat around internal organs. This hidden fat is metabolically active and strongly linked to heart attack risk, type 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease, high cholesterol, metabolic syndrome and hormonal imbalance. Experts said the notion that if you are thin, you are healthy is not always true.
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05:28 pm Tuesday, 26 May 2026
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CM Suvendu announces ₹5 fish-rice meals at 400 canteens in Bengal
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday announced that fish-and-rice meals would be provided for ₹5 at 400 dedicated canteens across the state. He stated that subsidised meals will be rolled out through specially designated canteens set up across West Bengal. Adhikari added that liquor shops will not be allowed within one kilometre of school and temples.
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05:24 pm Tuesday, 26 May 2026
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West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday announced that fish-and-rice meals would be provided for ₹5 at 400 dedicated canteens across the state. He stated that subsidised meals will be rolled out through specially designated canteens set up across West Bengal. Adhikari added that liquor shops will not be allowed within one kilometre of school and temples.
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Passengers in non-AC train suffocate amid heatwave in Paris, get off train to catch breath
Amid intense heatwave in Paris, chaos erupted on a Paris-Nice train after hundreds of passengers complained of breathlessness and suffocation due to the absence of AC. The train was eventually halted mid-journey, which led to a four-hour delay. Videos have gone viral showing passengers catching breath and drinking water in shade after stepping out on the railway tracks.
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05:22 pm Tuesday, 26 May 2026
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Amid intense heatwave in Paris, chaos erupted on a Paris-Nice train after hundreds of passengers complained of breathlessness and suffocation due to the absence of AC. The train was eventually halted mid-journey, which led to a four-hour delay. Videos have gone viral showing passengers catching breath and drinking water in shade after stepping out on the railway tracks.
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SSC GD exam cancelled in UP as centre issues more admit cards than its capacity
The Staff Selection Commission General Duty (SSC GD) exam was cancelled at a Kanpur centre after around 819 candidates were reportedly issued admit cards despite the venue having only 399 seats. "They shouldn't have called us...I left at 4.30 am to reach the centre," a female candidate said while crying. Reports also mentioned protests and chaos at the centre.
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05:19 pm Tuesday, 26 May 2026
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The Staff Selection Commission General Duty (SSC GD) exam was cancelled at a Kanpur centre after around 819 candidates were reportedly issued admit cards despite the venue having only 399 seats. "They shouldn't have called us...I left at 4.30 am to reach the centre," a female candidate said while crying. Reports also mentioned protests and chaos at the centre.
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05:19 pm Tuesday, 26 May 2026
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Pumps along Indo-Nepal border run dry as they smuggle petrol to Nepal for ₹40 profit: Report
Several fuel pumps along the Indo-Nepal border in UP have either shut operations or are functioning with limited stock as petrol is being smuggled to Nepal, Dainik Bhaskar reported. Petrol is selling for around ₹135/litre in Nepal while prices in India remain near ₹100, creating a ₹34-40/litre profit opportunity. Petrol is being smuggled via villages, forest routes and river crossings.
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05:15 pm Tuesday, 26 May 2026
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Several fuel pumps along the Indo-Nepal border in UP have either shut operations or are functioning with limited stock as petrol is being smuggled to Nepal, Dainik Bhaskar reported. Petrol is selling for around ₹135/litre in Nepal while prices in India remain near ₹100, creating a ₹34-40/litre profit opportunity. Petrol is being smuggled via villages, forest routes and river crossings.
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Doctor shares 4 steps to quit smoking
Dr Harish Kumar Verma, general physician and director of pulmonary medicine at ShardaCare Healthcity, shared four steps to quit smoking ahead of World No Tobacco Day. This includes nicotine replacement therapy such as patches and gums, prescription medications and behavioural support. Verma also suggested setting a quit date and telling people, adding that social accountability matters.
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05:43 pm Tuesday, 26 May 2026
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Dr Harish Kumar Verma, general physician and director of pulmonary medicine at ShardaCare Healthcity, shared four steps to quit smoking ahead of World No Tobacco Day. This includes nicotine replacement therapy such as patches and gums, prescription medications and behavioural support. Verma also suggested setting a quit date and telling people, adding that social accountability matters.
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05:43 pm Tuesday, 26 May 2026
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TN CM Vijay writes to PM, urges rejection of K'taka's Mekedatu dam proposal
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay has written to PM Narendra Modi seeking rejection of Karnataka's proposed Mekedatu dam project on the Cauvery river. The letter comes after Karnataka moved to begin the project's 'Bhumi Pujan'. Vijay cited 2018 Supreme Court judgment, which states that upstream states cannot build dams on the Cauvery without the consent of downstream states, including Tamil Nadu.
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05:43 pm Tuesday, 26 May 2026
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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay has written to PM Narendra Modi seeking rejection of Karnataka's proposed Mekedatu dam project on the Cauvery river. The letter comes after Karnataka moved to begin the project's 'Bhumi Pujan'. Vijay cited 2018 Supreme Court judgment, which states that upstream states cannot build dams on the Cauvery without the consent of downstream states, including Tamil Nadu.
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05:43 pm Tuesday, 26 May 2026
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Centre declines to support Karnataka's proposed anti-hate speech Bill
Union Home Ministry has declined to support Karnataka's proposed anti-hate speech Bill, stating that it "may not be necessary" and that existing criminal laws are adequate. The Bill was sent to the ministry for President's assent after Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot refused to clear it. The bill prescribes up to 7 years’ imprisonment and fines between ₹50,000 and ₹1 lakh.
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05:30 pm Tuesday, 26 May 2026
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Union Home Ministry has declined to support Karnataka's proposed anti-hate speech Bill, stating that it "may not be necessary" and that existing criminal laws are adequate. The Bill was sent to the ministry for President's assent after Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot refused to clear it. The bill prescribes up to 7 years’ imprisonment and fines between ₹50,000 and ₹1 lakh.
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Iran releases statement after US launches fresh attack
Iran has released a statement after US launched fresh attack on the Islamic nation despite a ceasefire and ongoing peace talks. Calling the US military "terrorist", Iran said, "This once again exposed the ill intent and bad faith of the ruling US establishment to the Iranian nation." "Iran will leave no act of aggression unanswered," it further said.
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05:51 pm Tuesday, 26 May 2026
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Iran has released a statement after US launched fresh attack on the Islamic nation despite a ceasefire and ongoing peace talks. Calling the US military "terrorist", Iran said, "This once again exposed the ill intent and bad faith of the ruling US establishment to the Iranian nation." "Iran will leave no act of aggression unanswered," it further said.
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05:51 pm Tuesday, 26 May 2026
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US Secretary of State Rubio welcomed by only 1 official in Delhi
Only one official welcomed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio as he arrived in Delhi from Jaipur on Tuesday. Notably, on Monday, when Rubio visited Agra, only three officials welcomed him. The welcome accorded to Rubio sparked conversations on social media, with many wondering why US President Donald Trump's top aide wasn't given a grand welcome.
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05:47 pm Tuesday, 26 May 2026
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Only one official welcomed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio as he arrived in Delhi from Jaipur on Tuesday. Notably, on Monday, when Rubio visited Agra, only three officials welcomed him. The welcome accorded to Rubio sparked conversations on social media, with many wondering why US President Donald Trump's top aide wasn't given a grand welcome.
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CBSE Class 12 re-evaluation portal stable since 72 hrs: IIT Madras
IIT Madras director V Kamakoti said the CBSE portal has been stable for the last 72 hours amid students facing glitches during the re-evaluation process. A four-member team from IIT Madras and two faculty members from IIT Kanpur will examine the glitches, he added. This comes after Class 12 students said they received blurred answer sheets during CBSE's re-evaluation process.
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News By: Soheib Ahsan
05:45 pm Tuesday, 26 May 2026
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IIT Madras director V Kamakoti said the CBSE portal has been stable for the last 72 hours amid students facing glitches during the re-evaluation process. A four-member team from IIT Madras and two faculty members from IIT Kanpur will examine the glitches, he added. This comes after Class 12 students said they received blurred answer sheets during CBSE's re-evaluation process.
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05:45 pm Tuesday, 26 May 2026
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Why are several European countries facing intense heat in May?
Several European countries are facing intense heat in May as a heat dome of warm air from northern Africa has settled over western Europe, France’s Météo-France weather agency stated. Scientists say Europe is warming faster than global average amid climate change, making such heat waves more frequent and severe. France and UK reportedly logged their hottest May temperatures on Monday.
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News By: Jayant Singh
06:12 pm Tuesday, 26 May 2026
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Several European countries are facing intense heat in May as a heat dome of warm air from northern Africa has settled over western Europe, France’s Météo-France weather agency stated. Scientists say Europe is warming faster than global average amid climate change, making such heat waves more frequent and severe. France and UK reportedly logged their hottest May temperatures on Monday.
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06:12 pm Tuesday, 26 May 2026
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Maruti Suzuki asks staff to WFH wherever feasible, cut foreign travel
Maruti Suzuki has asked employees to work from home wherever operationally feasible and restrict foreign travel to reduce fuel consumption and foreign currency expenditure amid the West Asia crisis. It also encouraged employees to adopt carpooling and use public transport. The company said it "has placed immense importance on" PM Narendra Modi's call for austerity.
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News By: Mansi Agarwal
06:08 pm Tuesday, 26 May 2026
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Maruti Suzuki has asked employees to work from home wherever operationally feasible and restrict foreign travel to reduce fuel consumption and foreign currency expenditure amid the West Asia crisis. It also encouraged employees to adopt carpooling and use public transport. The company said it "has placed immense importance on" PM Narendra Modi's call for austerity.
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06:08 pm Tuesday, 26 May 2026
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