India is a critical anchor: US War Secretary as he praises powerful India
While speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, US War Secretary Pete Hegseth said, "In South Asia, India is a critical anchor to hold the line." "A powerful India acting in its own self-interest advances our shared goal of maintaining a balance of power across the region," he added while praising the country's military modernisation.
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02:13 pm Saturday, 30 May 2026
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While speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, US War Secretary Pete Hegseth said, "In South Asia, India is a critical anchor to hold the line." "A powerful India acting in its own self-interest advances our shared goal of maintaining a balance of power across the region," he added while praising the country's military modernisation.
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02:13 pm Saturday, 30 May 2026
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Electricity bills in Uttar Pradesh to rise by 10% in June
Electricity bills in Uttar Pradesh are set to increase by at least 10% in June due to the Fuel and Power Purchase Adjustment Surcharge (FPPAS). The 10% surcharge calculated for the month of March will be enforced in June. Officials said the surcharge was being levied to compensate for increased fuel and power procurement costs incurred by electricity distribution companies.
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02:27 pm Saturday, 30 May 2026
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Electricity bills in Uttar Pradesh are set to increase by at least 10% in June due to the Fuel and Power Purchase Adjustment Surcharge (FPPAS). The 10% surcharge calculated for the month of March will be enforced in June. Officials said the surcharge was being levied to compensate for increased fuel and power procurement costs incurred by electricity distribution companies.
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Trump's 'cardiac age' is 14 years younger: Medical report
In US President Donald Trump's medical report, his doctor said, "Al-enhanced ECG analysis estimated his cardiac age to be approximately 14 years younger than his chronological age." However, the physician recommended him to lose weight and increase physical activity, as part of preventive care. In a test to detect cognitive impairment and early dementia, he scored 30 out of 30.
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02:38 pm Saturday, 30 May 2026
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In US President Donald Trump's medical report, his doctor said, "Al-enhanced ECG analysis estimated his cardiac age to be approximately 14 years younger than his chronological age." However, the physician recommended him to lose weight and increase physical activity, as part of preventive care. In a test to detect cognitive impairment and early dementia, he scored 30 out of 30.
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02:38 pm Saturday, 30 May 2026
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Huang hosts 'trillion-dollar' dinner, casually waves at billionaires during impromptu interview
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang hosted a dinner for his business partners in Taiwan, an event dubbed the 'trillion-dollar' dinner over its billionaire attendees. Huang also gave an impromptu TV interview during the dinner and shouted, "Wei, say 'Hi!' We're on TV," while addressing TSMC Chairman CC Wei. The dinner's attendees included Pegatron Chairman TH Tung and Acer Chairman Jason Chen.
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02:32 pm Saturday, 30 May 2026
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang hosted a dinner for his business partners in Taiwan, an event dubbed the 'trillion-dollar' dinner over its billionaire attendees. Huang also gave an impromptu TV interview during the dinner and shouted, "Wei, say 'Hi!' We're on TV," while addressing TSMC Chairman CC Wei. The dinner's attendees included Pegatron Chairman TH Tung and Acer Chairman Jason Chen.
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02:32 pm Saturday, 30 May 2026
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How much do B'deshi migrants pay for illegal entry into India?
After the BJP-led West Bengal government launched crackdown on illegal Bangladeshi migrants, many are gathering near border points to return. One of them revealed that agents charge βΉ7,000-βΉ8,000 per person for facilitating illegal entry to India. Aadhaar cards are also arranged for βΉ2,000-βΉ3,000 upon entry into India, claimed another. Some claimed TMC leaders also helped them obtain ration cards.
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02:57 pm Saturday, 30 May 2026
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After the BJP-led West Bengal government launched crackdown on illegal Bangladeshi migrants, many are gathering near border points to return. One of them revealed that agents charge βΉ7,000-βΉ8,000 per person for facilitating illegal entry to India. Aadhaar cards are also arranged for βΉ2,000-βΉ3,000 upon entry into India, claimed another. Some claimed TMC leaders also helped them obtain ration cards.
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02:57 pm Saturday, 30 May 2026
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9 people with links to Pak's ISI & Dawood arrested; were planning attacks in Delhi, Mumbai
Delhi Police on Saturday arrested nine people allegedly working for Pakistanβs ISI and underworld don Dawood Ibrahim. They were reportedly planning attacks on vital installations, religious places and security personnel in Delhi, Mumbai and other cities. Firearms, explosive materials, and multiple hand grenades were seized from the accused. Reportedly, some foreign nationals are also among them.
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02:56 pm Saturday, 30 May 2026
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Delhi Police on Saturday arrested nine people allegedly working for Pakistanβs ISI and underworld don Dawood Ibrahim. They were reportedly planning attacks on vital installations, religious places and security personnel in Delhi, Mumbai and other cities. Firearms, explosive materials, and multiple hand grenades were seized from the accused. Reportedly, some foreign nationals are also among them.
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Historian sparks outrage after 'not Shiva' claim on govt's post on Harappan 'Pashupati Seal'
Historian Audrey Truschke, known for her anti-India views, has sparked outrage after she commented "this isn't Shiva' on the government's post on Harappan civilisation seal depicting Shiva-Pashupati. After being called out for her claims, Truschke barred people from commenting on her post. She has also been termed as "clickbait historian" by those criticising her.
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03:14 pm Saturday, 30 May 2026
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Historian Audrey Truschke, known for her anti-India views, has sparked outrage after she commented "this isn't Shiva' on the government's post on Harappan civilisation seal depicting Shiva-Pashupati. After being called out for her claims, Truschke barred people from commenting on her post. She has also been termed as "clickbait historian" by those criticising her.
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03:14 pm Saturday, 30 May 2026
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Plane declares emergency after man tries to break into cockpit in US
A United Airlines flight declared an emergency after a man, reportedly ranting in Russian, attempted to break into the cockpit on Friday. The Minneapolis-bound flight was carrying 147 passengers along with six crew members, and was halfway into its journey when the incident took place. The plane was diverted to Madison, where it made an emergency landing.
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03:10 pm Saturday, 30 May 2026
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A United Airlines flight declared an emergency after a man, reportedly ranting in Russian, attempted to break into the cockpit on Friday. The Minneapolis-bound flight was carrying 147 passengers along with six crew members, and was halfway into its journey when the incident took place. The plane was diverted to Madison, where it made an emergency landing.
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03:10 pm Saturday, 30 May 2026
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God doesn't wait for ministers: Madras HC on VIP darshan in temples
The Madras HC on Friday questioned the practice of granting preferential treatment to VIPs in temples while hearing a plea seeking the abolition of special darshan facilities. "Ministers and MLAs shouldn't think they can walk into a temple anytime and God will be waiting for them. Why do we need VIP darshan? Everyone's equal before God," the court orally remarked.
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03:26 pm Saturday, 30 May 2026
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The Madras HC on Friday questioned the practice of granting preferential treatment to VIPs in temples while hearing a plea seeking the abolition of special darshan facilities. "Ministers and MLAs shouldn't think they can walk into a temple anytime and God will be waiting for them. Why do we need VIP darshan? Everyone's equal before God," the court orally remarked.
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03:26 pm Saturday, 30 May 2026
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Skies turn red as massive dust storm hits parts of Rajasthan
Skies turned red as a massive dust storm hit several parts of Rajasthan, including Churu and Bikaner on Saturday. Several people took to X to share videos showing huge clouds of yellow and red dust engulfing various regions. This comes after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a warning for thunderstorms, lightning, and rainfall in parts of Rajasthan.
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03:41 pm Saturday, 30 May 2026
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Skies turned red as a massive dust storm hit several parts of Rajasthan, including Churu and Bikaner on Saturday. Several people took to X to share videos showing huge clouds of yellow and red dust engulfing various regions. This comes after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a warning for thunderstorms, lightning, and rainfall in parts of Rajasthan.
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'Wouldn't ride in Tesla robotaxi if you f***ing paid me,' says ex-Tesla employee: Report
A former Tesla employee who helped train the company's AI-powered Full Self-Driving system said he wouldn't ride in a Tesla robotaxi "if you f***ing paid me" due to safety concerns, Reuters reported. "We've all seen it fail," another ex-trainer said. Ex-employees who reviewed footage from FSD-equipped vehicles reported seeing cars hit animals and experience near-misses involving kids.
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03:36 pm Saturday, 30 May 2026
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A former Tesla employee who helped train the company's AI-powered Full Self-Driving system said he wouldn't ride in a Tesla robotaxi "if you f***ing paid me" due to safety concerns, Reuters reported. "We've all seen it fail," another ex-trainer said. Ex-employees who reviewed footage from FSD-equipped vehicles reported seeing cars hit animals and experience near-misses involving kids.
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03:36 pm Saturday, 30 May 2026
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Jacqueline, Sukesh charged in βΉ200 crore money laundering case
Actress Jacqueline Fernandez, conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar and his wife Leena Maria Paul have been charged in a βΉ200 crore extortion and money laundering case on the orders of a Delhi court on Saturday. They were also charged under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA). The court has listed the matter for formal signing of charges on June 3.
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03:56 pm Saturday, 30 May 2026
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Actress Jacqueline Fernandez, conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar and his wife Leena Maria Paul have been charged in a βΉ200 crore extortion and money laundering case on the orders of a Delhi court on Saturday. They were also charged under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA). The court has listed the matter for formal signing of charges on June 3.
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Let ministers not think God will be waiting for them: Madras HC on VIP darshan
Madras HC has raised concerns over preferential treatment to VIPs in temples. "Let not ministers and MLAs think...they can walk into a temple at anytime and God will be waiting for them," HC orally remarked. Additional Advocate General P V Balasubramaniam submitted that such practice is being followed for decongesting queues and it also earns considerable income for temples.
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03:55 pm Saturday, 30 May 2026
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Madras HC has raised concerns over preferential treatment to VIPs in temples. "Let not ministers and MLAs think...they can walk into a temple at anytime and God will be waiting for them," HC orally remarked. Additional Advocate General P V Balasubramaniam submitted that such practice is being followed for decongesting queues and it also earns considerable income for temples.
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03:55 pm Saturday, 30 May 2026
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RR head coach Sangakkara contradicts Parag's 'We weren't supposed to qualify for playoffs' remark
RR head coach Kumar Sangakkara contradicted captain Riyan Parag's remark that RR "weren't supposed to qualify for IPL 2026 playoffs". Sangakkara said the franchise moved away from a development-first mindset in 2022 and bought players to win matches immediately. He added Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was picked because RR believed he was good enough to play in their first XI.
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04:01 pm Saturday, 30 May 2026
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RR head coach Kumar Sangakkara contradicted captain Riyan Parag's remark that RR "weren't supposed to qualify for IPL 2026 playoffs". Sangakkara said the franchise moved away from a development-first mindset in 2022 and bought players to win matches immediately. He added Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was picked because RR believed he was good enough to play in their first XI.
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04:01 pm Saturday, 30 May 2026
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What were Trump's cholesterol, haemoglobin, sugar and vitamin levels as per his medical report?
As per US President Donald Trump's medical report, his cholesterol level stood at 143 mg/dL (Optimal <200 mg/dL), while his haemoglobin was 14.0 (Normal: 13.2-16.5). Trump's glucose (fasting) was 83.2 mg/dL (Normal: 70-99 mg/dL) and his HbA1c was 5.3 (Normal: 4.0-5.6). His vitamin B12 and D levels stood within the normal range at 355 pg/mL and 45.
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04:00 pm Saturday, 30 May 2026
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As per US President Donald Trump's medical report, his cholesterol level stood at 143 mg/dL (Optimal <200 mg/dL), while his haemoglobin was 14.0 (Normal: 13.2-16.5). Trump's glucose (fasting) was 83.2 mg/dL (Normal: 70-99 mg/dL) and his HbA1c was 5.3 (Normal: 4.0-5.6). His vitamin B12 and D levels stood within the normal range at 355 pg/mL and 45.
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Massive dust storm followed by thunderstorm and lightning to hit Delhi-NCR
A massive dust storm followed by thunderstorm, lightning, and light to moderate rainfall with gusty winds of 50-70 km/hr is likely to hit Delhi-NCR and several parts of Haryana and Uttar Pradesh over the next two hours, as per the IMD. Residents have been advised to stay indoors, avoid open areas, and follow local weather advisories.
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04:25 pm Saturday, 30 May 2026
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A massive dust storm followed by thunderstorm, lightning, and light to moderate rainfall with gusty winds of 50-70 km/hr is likely to hit Delhi-NCR and several parts of Haryana and Uttar Pradesh over the next two hours, as per the IMD. Residents have been advised to stay indoors, avoid open areas, and follow local weather advisories.
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04:25 pm Saturday, 30 May 2026
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SEBI eases mutual fund, demat nomination rules effective Sept 1
SEBI has eased nomination rules for demat accounts and mutual funds, allowing single-holder account investors to either nominate individuals or formally opt out. The regulator said investors can nominate up to three people and modify nomination details any number of times. SEBI also permitted nomination through both online and offline modes, aiming to simplify the process for investors.
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04:20 pm Saturday, 30 May 2026
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SEBI has eased nomination rules for demat accounts and mutual funds, allowing single-holder account investors to either nominate individuals or formally opt out. The regulator said investors can nominate up to three people and modify nomination details any number of times. SEBI also permitted nomination through both online and offline modes, aiming to simplify the process for investors.
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04:20 pm Saturday, 30 May 2026
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Students protest outside centres after CUET-UG exam gets delayed
Students, along with their parents, protested outside centres across the country after CUET-UG exam was delayed due to a technical glitch on Saturday. Videos circulating online showed several parents questioning why the technical issues weren't identified before the exam day. However, NTA later clarified that issue has been resolved and all affected candidates will be given full compensatory time.
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04:44 pm Saturday, 30 May 2026
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Students, along with their parents, protested outside centres across the country after CUET-UG exam was delayed due to a technical glitch on Saturday. Videos circulating online showed several parents questioning why the technical issues weren't identified before the exam day. However, NTA later clarified that issue has been resolved and all affected candidates will be given full compensatory time.
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Odisha Gymnastics uses its late president's name on letterhead, apologises
Odisha Gymnastics Association Secretary Ashok Kumar Sahoo has apologised for the continued use of its late President Samir Dey's name on the association's official letterhead, describing it as an "unintentional mistake". The apology came after PTI reported that invoices related to the National Gymnastics Championships were issued on a letterhead bearing Dey's name. Dey passed away in 2024.
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04:43 pm Saturday, 30 May 2026
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Odisha Gymnastics Association Secretary Ashok Kumar Sahoo has apologised for the continued use of its late President Samir Dey's name on the association's official letterhead, describing it as an "unintentional mistake". The apology came after PTI reported that invoices related to the National Gymnastics Championships were issued on a letterhead bearing Dey's name. Dey passed away in 2024.
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04:43 pm Saturday, 30 May 2026
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India waives all customs duties on cotton imports till Oct 31
Central Government has temporarily waived all customs duties on the import of cotton from June 1 till October 31, 2026, to increase the availability of cotton for the textile sector. This comes after the textile industry sought the removal of the duty. Notably, India is the second-largest cotton producer but relies on imports for about 15% of its raw cotton.
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04:56 pm Saturday, 30 May 2026
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Central Government has temporarily waived all customs duties on the import of cotton from June 1 till October 31, 2026, to increase the availability of cotton for the textile sector. This comes after the textile industry sought the removal of the duty. Notably, India is the second-largest cotton producer but relies on imports for about 15% of its raw cotton.
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