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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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What is RCB's record in playoffs in IPL history?

RCB, who will face GT in IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 tonight, have played a total of 17 playoff matches in IPL history so far and have won seven of them. They have lost 10 playoff matches, including three finals (2009, 2011 and 2016). Their highest total (207/4) in a playoff match came against LSG in IPL 2022 Eliminator.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
06:07 pm Tuesday, 26 May 2026

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Pakistan takes U-turn on renaming places with Hindu names

Pakistan's Punjab government has taken a U-turn on its decision to restore the pre-Partition Hindu and Sikh names of areas in Lahore, such as Krishan Nagar (Islampura) and Dharampura (Mustafaabad). It has shelved the decision after a backlash from religious hardliners and vloggers who called the move an attempt to revive "Hindu and Sikh identities" in a Muslim-majority country.
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06:05 pm Tuesday, 26 May 2026

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Ashwin's cryptic post sparks Hardik Pandya-CSK transfer rumours

Former India all-rounder R Ashwin's cryptic '07:07' post on X has sparked speculation about MI captain Hardik Pandya possibly joining CSK. Fans linked the number to MS Dhoni's jersey and birthday after Hardik's similar Instagram story. Ashwin also mentioned Matheesha Pathirana and Ben Stokes as possible CSK targets.
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06:05 pm Tuesday, 26 May 2026

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What is vibe slop, the AI trend flooding world with dangerous code?

"Vibe slop" refers to low-quality, AI-generated code produced through "vibe coding", where developers create code by giving natural-language prompts to AI tools. Engineers Mario Zechner and Armin Ronacher, whose framework powers OpenClaw, warned that the trend could flood the world with potentially dangerous code. Zechner said firms may see short-term gains, but hidden costs are piling up.
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06:05 pm Tuesday, 26 May 2026

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Bala breaks down over legal cases & mental stress, says 'Kill me'

Tamil and Malayalam actor Bala revealed facing stress, emotional pain, and multiple legal battles after his marriage in an Instagram video. He highlighted misinformation and false accusations against him, stating that if the truth isn't revealed, he and his wife should be "killed with poison". Bala added that the continuous legal cases and controversies mentally disturbed him for 10 years.
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06:40 pm Tuesday, 26 May 2026

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Calcutta HC removes interim protection of TMC's Jahangir Khan

After Falta repoll in West Bengal, the Calcutta High Court vacated the interim protection granted to TMC leader Jahangir Khan. The court observed that it would be unjust to extend protection to Khan solely on the basis of a change in the political scenario and his allegations of political vendetta. His protection had earlier been extended on May 18.
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06:38 pm Tuesday, 26 May 2026

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Who have scored most runs in RCB vs GT IPL matches?

Former RCB skipper Virat Kohli is the highest run-scorer in RCB-GT IPL clashes, having amassed 460 runs in eight innings, with a highest score of 101*. He is followed by GT opener Sai Sudharsan, who has hit 265 runs in six innings. GT skipper Shubman Gill takes the third place with 243 runs in eight innings, averaging 34.71.
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06:30 pm Tuesday, 26 May 2026

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Pocket FM CFO Anurag Sharma steps down after 5 years

Anurag Sharma, the CFO of Pocket FM, is leaving the company after nearly five years, marking a key leadership change at the audio entertainment startup. Sharma joined the company in 2021 as vice president of finance and was involved in the startup's fundraising efforts, operational efficiency and driving strategic partnerships. He was elevated as the firm's CFO in April 2023.
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06:58 pm Tuesday, 26 May 2026

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Going back to Bangladesh because BJP govt has come to power in West Bengal: Illegal migrant

A video shared by the BJP's West Bengal unit has shown an illegal Bangladeshi immigrant purportedly saying that he is returning to Bangladesh as he's facing troubles after the BJP won the West Bengal elections. The illegal immigrant said that he came to India after crossing the river and even had a voter ID card, but it didn't work.
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06:56 pm Tuesday, 26 May 2026

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Exam for law students celebrating Bakrid to be held after July 4, DU tells HC

The exam for law students celebrating Bakrid on May 28 will be held after July 4, Delhi University told the Delhi High Court on Tuesday. This comes after a student moved the court against the exam on Bakrid. The court directed university to send the rescheduled exam date to concerned students' email IDs at least one week before the exam.
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06:55 pm Tuesday, 26 May 2026

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Breach Candy Club, which threw out Tharoor, still doesn't allow Indians on its Trust

Industrialist Harsh Goenka weighed in on the exclusivity of Mumbai's Breach Candy Club. "A few decades ago, Indians were not allowed membership at Breach Candy Club, Mumbai...Astonishingly...even today...no Indian can be on its Trust Committee," he wrote. Congress leader Shashi Tharoor had once recounted being "thrown out of the pool as a child in the 1960s simply for being Indian."
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06:48 pm Tuesday, 26 May 2026

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