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TN cabinet expansion: 23 more ministers take oath
Two Congress legislators were among 23 ministers inducted into Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay-led council of ministers on Thursday, making the party a part of the government in the southern state for the first time in 59 years.
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May 22, 2026
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Hand over infiltrators to BSF directly: CM to cops
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday said Bangladeshi infiltrators detained in the state would be directly handed over to the BSF for deportation, instead of being produced before courts, in line with a new rule that came into effect in the state a day ago.
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May 22, 2026
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Iran: Latest US plan has narrowed the gap
Iran said the latest proposal from the US has partly bridged the gap between the warring sides, as they seek to turn a fragile ceasefire into a peace deal.
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May 22, 2026
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ITC Q4 revenue rises 17% led by cigarettes, FMCG
ITC Ltd reported strong March-quarter revenue growth led by its cigarettes business, even as higher taxes on tobacco products and rising geopolitical risks are increasing the importance of its fast-growing consumer goods (FMCG) portfolio.
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May 22, 2026
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FRESH ROW OVER VANDE MATARAM PLAYED BEFORE TAMIL INVOCATION
A fresh row erupted in Tamil Nadu over playing of Tamil invocation song ‘Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu’ after the national song and national anthem during the induction of 23 legislators into the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) cabinet on Thursday.
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May 22, 2026
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Flight to US diverted due to passenger from Congo
An Air France flight bound for Detroit was diverted to Montreal after a passenger from the Congo boarded a flight in Paris “in error” amid flight restrictions tied to the Ebola outbreak, US Customs and Border Protection said Thursday, AP reported.
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May 22, 2026
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Dowry death: Mother-in-law loses Bhopal consumer panel top post
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May 22, 2026
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US shuts India BPO op that scammed elderly
US authorities have shut down an India-based call centre operation that allegedly defrauded hundreds of elderly Americans of millions of dollars through tech support scams, following a years-long investigation that led to the conviction of five “telemarketing fraudsters”.
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May 22, 2026
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Gulf states tell ships not to use Iran's Strait of Hormuz route
Five West Asian countries have formally rejected Iran's establishment of the Persian Gulf Strait Authority to control transit through the Strait of Hormuz, Bloomberg reported.
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May 22, 2026
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Lessons from the new outbreak
The outbreak underlines the need to protect global health in a hyperconnected world. Larger countries need to step up funding for global health agencies against the backdrop of the US reneging on its commitments
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May 22, 2026
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ABHISHEK GETS COURT RELIEF IN CASE OVER SPEECH
The Calcutta high court granted protection from coercive police action to Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee until July 31 in a case over a speech he made after poll results were declared.
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May 22, 2026
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India's e-bus drive hits final run via two central schemes
India’s electric-bus rollout under two central government schemes is nearing completion, with Karnataka, Maharashtra and Delhi accounting for the largest share of allocations, while Uttar Pradesh received no buses and Bihar was allotted 400, according to parliamentary data analysed by Mint.
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May 22, 2026
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Beyond ecology vs economy binary
A larger conversation on what and how to build in the Himalayas is necessary
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May 22, 2026
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All-round Gujarat Titans end Super Kings' campaign
Gill's team beats CSK by 89 runs to finish the league stage with 9 wins from 14 games
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May 22, 2026
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HC ASKS BENGAL GOVT TO TAKE CALL ON EXEMPTION IN SLAUGHTER RULES FOR EID UL-ADHA
The Calcutta High Court on Thursday directed the West Bengal government to take a decision as per Section 12 of the West Bengal Animal Slaughter Control Act, 1950, regarding the exemption prayed for in view of Eid al-Adha.
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May 22, 2026
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Maruti Suzuki set to hike prices in June
Car market leader Maruti Suzuki India on Thursday said it will hike prices of its vehicles across models by up to ₹30,000 from June 2026, citing inflationary pressures and an adverse cost environment.
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May 22, 2026
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Apex court needs sharper focus, not more judges
Following a recent Cabinet decision, an ordinance has been promulgated expanding the strength of the Supreme Court from 34 to 38 judges.
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May 22, 2026
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Over 1 billion people in 2023 had a mental health issue: Lancet
At least 1.17 billion people were living with a mental health condition in 2023, up from 599 million in 1990, according to a new analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023 published in The Lancet on Thursday.
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May 22, 2026
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ARCHERY COACH GETS FIVE YEARS IN JAIL IN POCSO CASE
National para archery coach Kuldeep Vedwan, who was arrested in 2023 in a sexual harassment case involving a minor athlete and later released on bail ahead of the Paris Paralympics, was sentenced to five years of rigorous imprisonment by a Fast Track Special Court in Sonipat.
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May 22, 2026
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Ministry proposes criminal offences for doping activities
To combat the growing menace of doping in Indian sports, the Union Sports Ministry has proposed amendments to the National Anti-Doping Act 2022.
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May 22, 2026
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Villa win Europa to end 30-year drought
Aston Villa ended their 30-year trophy drought in style as spectacular goals from Youri Tielemans and Emiliano Buendia inspired a 3-0 win against Freiburg in the Europa League final.
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May 22, 2026
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Pandey returns from fringes to hold ground
The catching was always on point. Impeccable, actually. With one hand stretched backward and his body airborne, Manish Pandey, at backward point, made time stand still to stun RCB’s Tim David a few games back.
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May 22, 2026
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Rajnath opens Indian war memorial in Korea
Defence minister Rajnath Singh and South Korean minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs Kwon Oh-eul on Thursday inaugurated the Indian war memorial at Imjingak Park in Seoul — the monument built as part of commemorative events marking the 75th anniversary of the Korean War.
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May 22, 2026
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For Brevis, it's all about staying true to himself
Somewhere between waves in Cape Town and the chaos of the Indian Premier League, Dewald Brevis has figured out the hardest thing for a modern cricketer to pull off. It is neither innovation, nor power hitting, nor the intense social media scrutiny players go through. It is staying true to himself.
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May 22, 2026
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Daily staples to get dearer amid crude spike
Indian FMCG products might get costlier on account of the war in West Asia as companies use up their buffer raw material stocks and shipments of key ingredients, including crude oil and oil-derived products, slow down because of global tensions, experts said.
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May 22, 2026
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NIA details Pak role in Pahalgam attack
The Pahalgam terror attack on April 22 last year was planned by The Resistance Front (TRF)/Lashkar-eTaiba (LeT) terrorist Sajid Saiffullah Jatt, aka Langda, who shared the co-ordinates of the Baisaran meadow with the attackers; one of the terrorists involved was also part of a terror strike on the Srinagar-Leh highway in October 2024; and the three terrorists involved sat outside the meadow and had lunch before launching their attack, and indulged in celebratory firing after it.
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May 22, 2026
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Air India cuts flights amid rivals' capacity expansion
Air India is cutting domestic and international capacity this summer, flying up to 5% fewer flights on domestic routes and nearly 40% less on international corridors compared with a year ago, as a depleted fleet, surging jet fuel costs, and war-related airspace closures squeeze the Tata Group carrier.
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May 21, 2026
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RANJI STARTS ON OCT 11, SEASON TO OPEN WITH DULEEP TROPHY FROM AUG 23
The Ranji Trophy will play out in two phases with the opening round starting on October 11 while the 2026-27 domestic season will commence with the Duleep Trophy starting August 23, the BCCI announced on Wednesday.
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May 21, 2026
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KKR stay alive in playoffs race with scrappy victory
Manish Pandey and Rovman Powell help chase modest 148-run target after MI are restricted by pacers
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May 21, 2026
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42 US fighter jets, drones lost or damaged in Iran war: Report
At least 42 US aircraft, including fighter jets and drones, were lost or damaged during Operation Epic Fury launched on February 28 targeting Iran, according to an official report.
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