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Mourinho receives Arbeloa’s blessing amid talk of return to Real Madrid
Real Madrid’s Alvaro Arbeloa gave his blessing to former boss José Mourinho on Saturday amid intense speculation that the Portuguese coach is set to replace him and start a second stint at the European powerhouse.
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May 17, 2026
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Kujur, Afsal shine at Saudi Athletics Grand Prix
Animesh Kujur (photo) and Mohammed Afsal continued their strong run on the international circuit with impressive victories at the Saudi Athletics Grand Prix in Riyadh on Friday.
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May 17, 2026
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Vijayan comes under severe criticism at CPM district secretariat meetings for LDF's defeat
The unprecedented criticism against the leadership in the CPM Kannur and Pathanamthitta district secretariats has shaken the party’s state leadership.
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May 17, 2026
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‘Parasites’ remarks targeted fake degree holders, CJI clarifies
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Saturday said a section of the media had misquoted him on his “parasite” remark on Friday, clarifying that his oral observations referring to certain elements as “parasites” and “cockroaches” were aimed only at individuals entering professions with fake degrees and not at the youth of the country.
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May 17, 2026
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India’s decision to hold Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance remains in force: MEA
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday reiterated that India’s decision to hold the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance remains in force.
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May 17, 2026
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The quiet disappearance of the Bengali bhadralok
I grew up in Kolkata at a time when public life carried a certain dignity.
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May 17, 2026
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Fatima Sana to lead as Pakistan announces 15-member squad for Women’s T20 WC 2026
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday announced 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, with Fatima Sana retained as captain for the global tournament to be held in England and Wales from 12 June to 5 July.
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May 17, 2026
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India is helping shape global thinking on inclusive digital finance: PK Mishra
Dr. P.K. Mishra, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, on Saturday addressed the 20th Annual Convocation of the National Institute of Bank Management (NIBM) in Pune, Maharashtra.
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May 17, 2026
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WPI inflation to face further upside as oil and metal prices stay elevated amid geopolitical tensions: Report
With the US-Iran conflict keeping global crude oil prices elevated and the Strait of Hormuz disruption pushing up metal costs, the economic research wing of Bank of Baroda sees further upside pressure on headline WPI in the coming months.
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May 17, 2026
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Chatter intensifies over Modi Cabinet reshuffle, BJP organisational rejig
With Assembly elections over in key states, speculation is intensifying over a long-pending organisational reshuffle in the ruling BJP and also the expansion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Council of Ministers ~ exercises closely linked and aimed at infusing fresh energy amid fatigue and mounting economic and geopolitical challenges.
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May 17, 2026
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Plugging leaks
India’s recurring examination scandals are often discussed as policing failures. They are not. They are failures of administrative imagination.
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May 17, 2026
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Fatal Arithmetic
The Opposition’ problem is no longer merely ideological confusion or organisational weakness. It is increasingly a failure of political maturity.
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May 17, 2026
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Trump says US won't travel ‘9500 miles’ to fight Taiwan's war for independence
US President Donald Trump has signalled a potential shift in Washington’s approach towards Taiwan following his two-day \"high-stakes\" visit to China, stating that the United States is not looking to ‘travel 9,500 miles to fight a war’ over Taiwan’s independence, raising questions about the future of America’s long-standing policy of strategic ambiguity.
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May 17, 2026
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Govt imposes fresh restrictions on silver imports, prior approval now mandatory
India has tightened oversight of silver imports by shifting several categories of the precious metal from the “free” import policy regime to the “restricted” category, according to a fresh government notification issued on Saturday.
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May 17, 2026
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UDF holds key talks to finalise Kerala Cabinet, portfolios
The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) on Saturday began a decisive round of discussions to finalise the composition of the new Kerala Cabinet ahead of the swearing-in ceremony scheduled for Monday.
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May 17, 2026
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Oppn leaders call for resistance against ‘bulldozer politics’
The CPI(ML)’s 12th State Conference in Darbhanga on Saturday turned into a platform for opposition unity, with leaders from INDIA bloc parties calling for mass resistance against what they described as “bulldozer politics,” authoritarianism, and attacks on democratic institutions under the BJP-led NDA government.
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May 17, 2026
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Gaikwad keeps faith in CSK playoff chances despite loss to Lucknow
Chennai Super Kings' playoff hopes suffered a serious setback after a seven-wicket defeat to Lucknow Super Giants in Lucknow on Friday, leaving the five-time champions in a must-win situation heading into the final stretch of the IPL league stage.
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May 17, 2026
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THOSE WE CHOOSE
There is an old maxim that we become the average of the five people we spend the most time with.
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May 17, 2026
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IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals host Rajasthan Royals with playoff hopes on the line
Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals will face off in a crucial IPL clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Sunday with both teams still fighting to keep their playoff hopes alive.
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May 17, 2026
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End the culture of extortion in slums
We are alarmed by the allegations of extortion and intimidation emerging from Kalyanpur Porabosti, highlighting a culture of criminal control over the capital's vulnerable communities.
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May 17, 2026
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China confirms aircraft deal with US, will acquire Boeing jets and engines
Beijing and Washington have reached an agreement on China's purchase of aircraft, aircraft engines and other components from the United States, the Chinese Commerce Ministry said on Saturday.
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May 17, 2026
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Putin to visit China, meet Xi Jinping days after Trump's trip to Beijing
Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on a two-day trip to Beijing next week, the Kremlin said Saturday.
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May 17, 2026
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Attempts at coercion will not undermine principled positions: UAE rejects Iran's allegations
The United Arab Emirates categorically rejected allegations made by Iran accusing it of ‘direct involvement in aggression against Tehran’ during the period of US strikes on Iran, and strongly condemned what it described as attempts to justify attacks on the UAE and other regional countries, calling them a ‘flagrant violation of the UN Charter, international law, and the principles of good neighbourliness.’
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May 17, 2026
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After Assembly poll rout, DMK begins introspection
After the Assembly poll rout, the main Opposition DMK, which had emerged as the second best following a stunning show by debutant Vijay's TVK at the hustings, on Saturday begins introspection to analyse the loss by forming a 36-member Committee and sought an unbiased report from it on the reasons for the defeat.
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May 17, 2026
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In-form RCB start favourites against free-falling Punjab Kings
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will look to strengthen their position in the IPL 2026 playoffs race when they take on an out-of-form Punjab Kings at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala on Sunday.
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May 17, 2026
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PM projects India’s global confidence to diaspora
Prime Minister Narendra Modi used a high-energy address to the Indian community in The Hague on Saturday to present a sweeping vision of a rapidly transforming India driven by technology, entrepreneurship, democratic participation and global ambition, while positioning the Indian diaspora as a vital bridge between India and Europe.
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May 17, 2026
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PM Modi hails Sikkim’s development journey on 50th Statehood Day
Vice President, Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia in Gangtok for Sikkim Statehood Day:
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May 17, 2026
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UP Tourism marks World Agri-Tourism Day
Uttar Pradesh Tourism on Saturday marked World Agri-Tourism Day with rural tourism activities across several districts under the recently launched ‘Visit My State’ campaign, giving a fresh push to village-based travel experiences, farm stays and local livelihoods.
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May 17, 2026
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Exit Polls and After
Psephologists face a formidable task in decoding election surveys; many respondents refuse to answer the samplers’ questions, or deliberately give wrong answers. A conscientious pollster refused to publish exit poll results for the West Bengal polls because many voters had refused to answer the surveyors’ questions. This cannot be said about other such organisations, who pressed on regardless. Unsurprisingly, all exit polls except one, went completely off-track
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May 17, 2026
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Sunetra Ajit Pawar-led NCP denies that Tatkare, Patel were shut out of party office
The Sunetra Ajit Pawar-led NCP’s Organising General Secretary Sanjay Prajapati (photo) and National President of Youth NCP Dheeraj Sharma issued statements on Saturday denying that party leaders Sunil Tatkare and Praful Patel were stopped from entering the Delhi office of the party.
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