WhatsApp, Instagram & Facebook to now offer 'Plus' subscriptions to users
Meta has launched user subscription plans for Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp under its 'Plus' plans, beginning tests of new subscriptions for businesses, creators and Meta AI users. The 'Plus' plans will be available for $3.99/month on Instagram and Facebook and for $2.99/month on WhatsApp. They'll offer features like profile customisation, super reactions and story insights, among others.
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Meta has launched user subscription plans for Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp under its 'Plus' plans, beginning tests of new subscriptions for businesses, creators and Meta AI users. The 'Plus' plans will be available for $3.99/month on Instagram and Facebook and for $2.99/month on WhatsApp. They'll offer features like profile customisation, super reactions and story insights, among others.
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How did SIPs save Indian stock market as households lost ₹12.6 lakh cr in 3 months?
Indian households lost ₹12.6 lakh crore in just three months as FPI investors took their ownership of NSE-listed companies to a 17-year low of 15.8% after a record ₹1.88-lakh-crore outflow. Such an outflow would earlier have triggered a deeper market collapse. However, domestic investors cushioned the decline as their ownership rose to 19.6%, thanks to the rising popularity of SIPs.
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Indian households lost ₹12.6 lakh crore in just three months as FPI investors took their ownership of NSE-listed companies to a 17-year low of 15.8% after a record ₹1.88-lakh-crore outflow. Such an outflow would earlier have triggered a deeper market collapse. However, domestic investors cushioned the decline as their ownership rose to 19.6%, thanks to the rising popularity of SIPs.
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MasterChef India winner Pankaj Bhadouria diagnosed with breast cancer
Pankaj Bhadouria, celebrity chef and winner of MasterChef India, revealed that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Sharing a picture from the hospital on Instagram, she said, "I've been diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Need your prayers and support." Pankaj Bhadouria rose to fame after winning the first season of ‘MasterChef India’ in 2010, becoming the country’s first-ever MasterChef winner.
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12:53 pm Thursday, 28 May 2026
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Pankaj Bhadouria, celebrity chef and winner of MasterChef India, revealed that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Sharing a picture from the hospital on Instagram, she said, "I've been diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Need your prayers and support." Pankaj Bhadouria rose to fame after winning the first season of ‘MasterChef India’ in 2010, becoming the country’s first-ever MasterChef winner.
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What are the possible reasons why Trump is linking Abraham Accords to Iran deal?
Foreign policy analysts said US President Donald Trump is linking Abraham Accords to Iran deal to shield it from criticism and frame the deal as Israel's victory. They said US aims to create an anti-Iran security bloc by asking nations to join Abraham Accords. They added Iran is under strain due to Hormuz blockade and US is leveraging economic urgency.
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Foreign policy analysts said US President Donald Trump is linking Abraham Accords to Iran deal to shield it from criticism and frame the deal as Israel's victory. They said US aims to create an anti-Iran security bloc by asking nations to join Abraham Accords. They added Iran is under strain due to Hormuz blockade and US is leveraging economic urgency.
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BJP announces 4 new state presidents, picks Harsh Malhotra for Delhi
BJP on Thursday appointed new state presidents for four states, including Union Minister of State for Corporate Affairs Harsh Malhotra for Delhi. BJP named Abhishek Debroy as the state president for Tripura and Archana Gupta as the state president for Haryana. Kewal Singh Dhillon was chosen to lead the BJP in Punjab ahead of upcoming elections in the state.
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01:10 pm Thursday, 28 May 2026
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BJP on Thursday appointed new state presidents for four states, including Union Minister of State for Corporate Affairs Harsh Malhotra for Delhi. BJP named Abhishek Debroy as the state president for Tripura and Archana Gupta as the state president for Haryana. Kewal Singh Dhillon was chosen to lead the BJP in Punjab ahead of upcoming elections in the state.
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How did a single inspection make Japan stop importing mangoes from India after 20 years?
Japan suspended imports of Indian mangoes, 20 years after resuming them, after a single inspection of a quarantine facility in UP's Rehmanpur. According to The Print, this was done after Japanese inspectors found deficiencies in fumigation protocols and disinfection measures during their annual inspection. The quarantine process is a mandatory prerequisite for Indian mangoes imported by Japan.
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Japan suspended imports of Indian mangoes, 20 years after resuming them, after a single inspection of a quarantine facility in UP's Rehmanpur. According to The Print, this was done after Japanese inspectors found deficiencies in fumigation protocols and disinfection measures during their annual inspection. The quarantine process is a mandatory prerequisite for Indian mangoes imported by Japan.
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How long does sunlight take to reach each planet?
Sunlight travels at a speed of 1,86,000 miles per second and takes about eight minutes to reach Earth. It reaches Mercury in around three minutes and Venus in six minutes. Sunlight takes about 13 minutes to reach Mars, 43 minutes for Jupiter, and 80 minutes for Saturn. It reaches Uranus in 2.7 hours and Neptune in nearly four hours.
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01:03 pm Thursday, 28 May 2026
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Sunlight travels at a speed of 1,86,000 miles per second and takes about eight minutes to reach Earth. It reaches Mercury in around three minutes and Venus in six minutes. Sunlight takes about 13 minutes to reach Mars, 43 minutes for Jupiter, and 80 minutes for Saturn. It reaches Uranus in 2.7 hours and Neptune in nearly four hours.
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TMC MP Kakoli accuses fellow MP Kalyan Banerjee of 'misogyny' in letter to LS Speaker
TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, who earlier resigned from all party posts, wrote a letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla accusing fellow TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee of "repeated verbal abuse". "This mysogeny [misogyny] has been against many lady members and needs to be punished," she wrote. TMC had replaced Dastidar with Banerjee as its chief whip in Lok Sabha.
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TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, who earlier resigned from all party posts, wrote a letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla accusing fellow TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee of "repeated verbal abuse". "This mysogeny [misogyny] has been against many lady members and needs to be punished," she wrote. TMC had replaced Dastidar with Banerjee as its chief whip in Lok Sabha.
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Zoya's employee held for stealing 66 hard disks, sold each for ₹15,000
An employee at Tiger Baby, Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti's production house, has been arrested for allegedly stealing 66 hard disks worth around ₹12-13 lakh. The accused, Shahid Khan, reportedly told police that he sold hard disks for ₹15,000-20,000 each to a man named Ritesh in Borivali. Shahid was responsible for managing and storing the hard drives at the company.
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01:24 pm Thursday, 28 May 2026
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An employee at Tiger Baby, Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti's production house, has been arrested for allegedly stealing 66 hard disks worth around ₹12-13 lakh. The accused, Shahid Khan, reportedly told police that he sold hard disks for ₹15,000-20,000 each to a man named Ritesh in Borivali. Shahid was responsible for managing and storing the hard drives at the company.
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Resigning syndrome continues: BJP's Bommai on Siddaramaiah's decision to step down
After Siddaramaiah announced that he would step down as Karnataka CM, BJP leader and ex-Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai said, "This syndrome of Congress CMs resigning continues.” “From day one, DK Shivakumar had made it clear that he'd take over after 2.5 years," Bommai added. He further said the state had suffered due to Congress’ infighting over the CM’s post.
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01:18 pm Thursday, 28 May 2026
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After Siddaramaiah announced that he would step down as Karnataka CM, BJP leader and ex-Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai said, "This syndrome of Congress CMs resigning continues.” “From day one, DK Shivakumar had made it clear that he'd take over after 2.5 years," Bommai added. He further said the state had suffered due to Congress’ infighting over the CM’s post.
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Russia asks bank employees to shoot down Ukrainian drones themselves
In a new bill, Russia has asked banks and their employees to shoot down unmanned Ukrainian drones themselves. According to TASS, the bill allows trained bank employees to intercept and take down unmanned aerial vehicles and mandates banks to install electronic jamming systems. This comes after Ukraine reportedly struck a bank's office in Crimea with a missile on Wednesday.
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01:59 pm Thursday, 28 May 2026
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In a new bill, Russia has asked banks and their employees to shoot down unmanned Ukrainian drones themselves. According to TASS, the bill allows trained bank employees to intercept and take down unmanned aerial vehicles and mandates banks to install electronic jamming systems. This comes after Ukraine reportedly struck a bank's office in Crimea with a missile on Wednesday.
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Why is it difficult to retrieve a body from Mount Everest?
Experts said 8-10 Sherpas are needed to retrieve a body from Mount Everest and conventional stretchers cannot be used due to narrow passages. The operation can cost up to ₹1 crore, while rescuers risk danger as only one-third of oxygen we breathe at sea level is available beyond 8,000 metres. The terrain is challenging, with steep and slippery rock faces.
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01:48 pm Thursday, 28 May 2026
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Experts said 8-10 Sherpas are needed to retrieve a body from Mount Everest and conventional stretchers cannot be used due to narrow passages. The operation can cost up to ₹1 crore, while rescuers risk danger as only one-third of oxygen we breathe at sea level is available beyond 8,000 metres. The terrain is challenging, with steep and slippery rock faces.
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Old video of DK Shivakumar’s response to K'taka CM question goes viral
After Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announced his resignation, a remark made by Deputy CM DK Shivakumar a month ago is going viral online. During a summit, Shivakumar was asked if he would become Karnataka CM before monsoon reaches the state, to which he replied, “We all live on hope, let’s see.” Siddaramaiah has proposed Shivakumar’s name to be the new CM.
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01:46 pm Thursday, 28 May 2026
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After Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announced his resignation, a remark made by Deputy CM DK Shivakumar a month ago is going viral online. During a summit, Shivakumar was asked if he would become Karnataka CM before monsoon reaches the state, to which he replied, “We all live on hope, let’s see.” Siddaramaiah has proposed Shivakumar’s name to be the new CM.
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Education Minister breaks silence on CBSE OSM row, says issue will be fixed
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has broken his silence on the controversy surrounding CBSE's On-Screen Marking system. "I take responsibility. It will be fixed, a solution will be found. We are all working on that task," he said. He assured students and parents that "no one will be spared" if irregularities are found in the evaluation process.
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Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has broken his silence on the controversy surrounding CBSE's On-Screen Marking system. "I take responsibility. It will be fixed, a solution will be found. We are all working on that task," he said. He assured students and parents that "no one will be spared" if irregularities are found in the evaluation process.
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CBSE shares AI pic to 'prove' OSM portal is secure as 19-year-old hacks it, criticised
CBSE faced criticism for sharing an AI-generated image to 'prove' its OSM portal is secure after a 19-year-old Class 12 student hacked it. Indian-American investor Deedy Das called the move "painfully embarrassing", while startup founder Nilesh Trivedi said, "This is the UIDAI playbook. Simply deny there's any problem." "Generating an AI image shows you lack respect for criticism," Das added.
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CBSE faced criticism for sharing an AI-generated image to 'prove' its OSM portal is secure after a 19-year-old Class 12 student hacked it. Indian-American investor Deedy Das called the move "painfully embarrassing", while startup founder Nilesh Trivedi said, "This is the UIDAI playbook. Simply deny there's any problem." "Generating an AI image shows you lack respect for criticism," Das added.
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Committee formed to probe if devotees’ donations were used to pay VIP bills at Kedarnath
A committee has been formed to investigate allegations that the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) used devotees’ donation money to pay accommodation and food bills of VIP guests visiting Kedarnath Dham. The controversy began after social media posts claimed bills of prominent devotees were paid from the temple committee’s account. “This won’t be tolerated at all,” the BKTC chairman said.
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02:07 pm Thursday, 28 May 2026
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A committee has been formed to investigate allegations that the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) used devotees’ donation money to pay accommodation and food bills of VIP guests visiting Kedarnath Dham. The controversy began after social media posts claimed bills of prominent devotees were paid from the temple committee’s account. “This won’t be tolerated at all,” the BKTC chairman said.
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Delhi facing water shortage as Yamuna river channel dries up: Report
Delhi is facing a water shortage of 90-100 million gallons/day (mgd), according to officials cited by HT. The crisis persists despite Haryana releasing an additional 55 cusecs of water through the Munak canal system, as the Yamuna river channel supplying Delhi with 210 cusecs has completely dried up. This pegs the deficit at roughly 150-155 cusecs or 90-100 mgd.
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02:27 pm Thursday, 28 May 2026
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Delhi is facing a water shortage of 90-100 million gallons/day (mgd), according to officials cited by HT. The crisis persists despite Haryana releasing an additional 55 cusecs of water through the Munak canal system, as the Yamuna river channel supplying Delhi with 210 cusecs has completely dried up. This pegs the deficit at roughly 150-155 cusecs or 90-100 mgd.
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Voted here for yrs: Illegal migrant on Bengal's deportation drive
Mafuza Khatun, originally from Bangladesh's Khulna district, said she has lived in India for years and voted. Mafuza claimed she had Aadhaar and voter ID cards prepared through local political and municipal channels. "Now our voter IDs have been cancelled," she added. This comes as Illegal Bangladeshi migrants gathered at border points amid BJP government's "detect, delete and deport" policy.
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02:22 pm Thursday, 28 May 2026
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Mafuza Khatun, originally from Bangladesh's Khulna district, said she has lived in India for years and voted. Mafuza claimed she had Aadhaar and voter ID cards prepared through local political and municipal channels. "Now our voter IDs have been cancelled," she added. This comes as Illegal Bangladeshi migrants gathered at border points amid BJP government's "detect, delete and deport" policy.
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Sachin Tendulkar praises Sooryavanshi for his 97(29), says 'Nothing short of spectacular'
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar praised RR's 15-year-old opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for his 97(29) against SRH in IPL 2026 Eliminator. Sachin wrote, "His bat swing has been outstanding. What’s even more remarkable is how beautifully he clears...front foot to create room for balls aimed at...legs. This freedom allows him to play the way he does...That innings was nothing short of spectacular!"
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02:19 pm Thursday, 28 May 2026
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Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar praised RR's 15-year-old opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for his 97(29) against SRH in IPL 2026 Eliminator. Sachin wrote, "His bat swing has been outstanding. What’s even more remarkable is how beautifully he clears...front foot to create room for balls aimed at...legs. This freedom allows him to play the way he does...That innings was nothing short of spectacular!"
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Taxi driver's 'Shimla-like' AC hack goes viral amid heatwave
A taxi driver's desi AC hack during the ongoing heatwave has gone viral on social media. The clip circulating online shows a water spray setup directed towards the car’s AC condenser area to help cool the system. Passengers praised the setup for delivering "Shimla-like cooling" inside the cab despite soaring temperatures outside.
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02:13 pm Thursday, 28 May 2026
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A taxi driver's desi AC hack during the ongoing heatwave has gone viral on social media. The clip circulating online shows a water spray setup directed towards the car’s AC condenser area to help cool the system. Passengers praised the setup for delivering "Shimla-like cooling" inside the cab despite soaring temperatures outside.
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