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Machine defeats man: Deep Blue topples Kasparov
Supercomputer beat the then world chess champion, ushering in engine era for sport
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May 16, 2026
Hindustan Times
Maha teacher part of NTA exam process behind NEET leak: CBI
A Chemistry professor who was part of the National Testing Agency's examination process has been arrested as the alleged mastermind behind the NEET-UG 2026 question paper leak, the CBI said on Friday, pointing to a breach that originated inside the agency responsible for conducting India’s most critical medical entrance test.
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May 16, 2026
Hindustan Times Delhi
LSG’s Marsh, Akash dent CSK’s hopes for playoffs
Chennai Super Kings’ playoff hopes were dented after Lucknow Super Giants scripted a facile seven-wicket win on Friday.
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May 16, 2026
Hindustan Times Delhi
Fire dept asks govt to fill over 6,600 posts, as shortage crosses 72.5%
The Delhi Fire Services (DFS) has asked the Delhi government to increase on priority the number of staff, citing a severe shortage, of over 6,600 personnel—a shortage of over 72.5% against a requirement of 9,123 personnel—according to documents accessed by HT.
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May 16, 2026
Hindustan Times
'COCKROACHES' TARGETING THE SYSTEM: CJI ON JUDICIAL ATTACKS
The Supreme Court on Friday came down hard on what it described as growing and unwarranted attacks on the judiciary and the legal system, with CJI Surya Kant remarking that some unemployed young people end up becoming “media, social media, RTI activists and other activists” and begin targeting institutions.
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May 16, 2026
Hindustan Times Delhi
SIR enumeration forms can be submitted online
Voters in Delhi will have an option to submit their enumeration forms online during the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, for which door-to-door verification by booth level officers (BLOs) will begin from June 30, an official said on Friday.
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May 16, 2026
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PM SLAMS REPORT CLAIMING GOVT PLANNING TAX ON FOREIGN TRAVEL
In a rare move, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday strongly rejected a media report that the government is considering levying a tax or a cess or a surcharge on foreign travel and termed the news “totally false”.
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May 16, 2026
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7 KILLED AFTER SPEEDING TANKER CRASHES INTO TRACTOR IN K'TAKA
Seven members of an extended family were killed on Friday after a speeding tanker truck crashed into their tractor on a stretch of National Highway 50 along the border of Karnataka’s Koppal and Vijayanagara districts, said police.
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May 16, 2026
Hindustan Times Delhi
Expedite trial in killing of actor's fan, SC tells K'taka
Court gives 1-yr time to examine witnesses; actor Darshan, an accused in the case, will be free to seek bail if there is no substantial progress during the period
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May 16, 2026
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Family claims woman died by suicide over NEET cancellation
A 20-year-old woman medical aspirant allegedly died by suicide at her residence in Adarsh Nagar on Thursday afternoon, police said on Friday.
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May 16, 2026
Hindustan Times Delhi
Govt kicks off application process for ration cards
The Delhi government on Friday began the process of accepting fresh applications for ration cards and requests for adding family members through the official e-District portal.
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May 16, 2026
Hindustan Times Delhi
GOLD DROPS 2% AS US DOLLAR BULLS APPEAL
Gold dropped 2% on Friday as surging Treasury yields and a stronger U.S. dollar dulled its appeal, with higher oil prices and persistent tensions in the Middle East reinforcing expectations of higher interest rates.
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May 16, 2026
Hindustan Times
No joint statement at Brics meet due to divisions over West Asia conflict
A crucial Brics meeting hosted by India concluded on Friday without agreement on a joint statement because of differences over the West Asia conflict, as Iranian foreign minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi sought to blame the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the lack of consensus within the bloc.
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May 16, 2026
Hindustan Times Delhi
Sakshi, Lovlina and Jadumani seal CWG, Asiad spots
Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain, giant-killer Sakshi Chaudhary, Jadumani Singh and Narender Berwal headlined the final day of selection trials here on Friday as the boxers sealed their spots for the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games amid fierce competition and weight category reshuffles.
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May 16, 2026
Hindustan Times Delhi
KASH WENT ON ‘VIP SNORKEL’ AT PEARL HARBOUR MEMORIAL
FBI director Kash Patel took a “VIP snorkel” around the USS Arizona during a visit to Hawaii last summer, according to government emails obtained by The Associated Press.
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May 16, 2026
Hindustan Times Delhi
Half of pilots killed in accidents in US tested positive for drugs
More than half of pilots killed in US civil aviation accidents between 2018 and 2022 tested positive for at least one drug, the US National Transportation Safety Board said in a report published Thursday.
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May 16, 2026
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‘Tibetans refer to lakes, rivers as mothers, fathers’
On her novel set in colonial times that features Indian spies in Tibet, and an Englishwomen intent on reaching Lhasa
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May 16, 2026
Hindustan Times Delhi
Scammed by the ham
Ham has wowed Ancient Rome, flavoured Chinese cuisine and is an expensive delicacy in Spain. So why is India stuck eating wet cardboard?
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May 16, 2026
Hindustan Times Delhi
Ghitorni land parcel set for ₹2,070-crore redevelopment
NBCC (India) Limited has initiated the process of appointing architectural and engineering consultants to develop a mixed-use project on 21.23 acres in south Delhi’s Ghitorni, located near Qutub Minar, at an estimated project cost of ₹2,070.29 crore, officials aware of the matter said.
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May 16, 2026
Hindustan Times Delhi
INDIA CANNOT DEPEND ON OTHERS FOR ITS SECURITY: RAJNATH
Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Friday called for self-reliance in the defence manufacturing sector, noting that India is still dependent on other countries for its national security.
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May 16, 2026
Hindustan Times Delhi
Unemployment rate rises to 5.2% in April
India’s headline unemployment rate was 5.2% in April, according to Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) data released by the National Statistics Office (NSO) on Friday. This is 10 basis points — one basis point is one hundredth of a percentage point - higher than the unemployment rate in April 2025, the first month when PLFS started releasing monthly employment numbers.
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May 16, 2026
Hindustan Times Delhi
SCHEFFLER STUMBLES FROM SHARE OF LEAD AT WINDY PGA C’SHIP
Defending champion Scottie Scheffler made a slow start to the PGA Championship second round at Aronimink Golf Club on Friday and quickly relinquished his share of the overnight lead while Hideki Matsuyama moved into contention on a bunched leaderboard.
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May 16, 2026
Hindustan Times Delhi
CM TO MLAs: PROMOTE FUEL SAVING, USE OF PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Friday held a meeting with BJP legislators and urged them to launch extensive public outreach campaigns in their constituencies to promote fuel conservation, public transport usage and environmentally responsible behaviour among residents.
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May 16, 2026
Hindustan Times Delhi
The untold story & unsung heroes of Indian liberalism
Nineteenth century intellectuals such as Narayan Mahadev Parmanand point to a forgotten tradition of liberalism in India, which measured progress by the well-being of individuals rather than groups
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May 16, 2026
Hindustan Times Delhi
1991 law doesn’t apply to Bhojshala, rules HC
The HC said the statutory freeze under the Places of Worship Act, 1991 would not apply since Bhojshala is governed by a different law
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May 16, 2026
Hindustan Times Delhi
Only electric-autos from 2027: CAQM
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Friday approved a series of measures aimed at curbing vehicular emissions and crop residue burning across the National Capital Region.
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May 16, 2026
Hindustan Times Delhi
Srinivasan’s plaint puts Tata Trusts board meet on hold
A surprise intervention by Tata Trust vice-chairman Venu Srinivasan, along with two other complainants, prompted the Maharashtra charity commissioner to cancel a crucial board meeting of the trust scheduled Saturday to decide his continuation on Tata Sons’ board.
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May 16, 2026
Hindustan Times Delhi
Right call? Why Indian coaches lose out to the foreign experts
PR Sreejesh believes homegrown talent is getting a raw deal but it isn’t that simple
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May 16, 2026
Hindustan Times Delhi
RAJ MAN HELD FOR KILLING 11-YR-OLD IN OCCULT RITUAL
A 30-year-old man was arrested on Friday in a village near Sojat in Pali district for allegedly murdering an 11-year-old boy a day earlier, reportedly as part of “‘human sacrifice” ritual, police said.
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May 16, 2026
Hindustan Times Delhi
Audit flags irregularities at medical body
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