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Punjab Police bust UK-run cross-border drug module; seize 85kg heroin
In the biggest drug seizure of 2025, Punjab Police have busted a cross-border, Pakistan-ISI-controlled narco-smuggling module operated by a UK-based drug handler named Lalli, with the arrest of his India-based operative and the recovery of 85 kg of heroin from his possession.
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May 17, 2025
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Trump asks Apple to halt iPhone manufacturing in India, claims New Delhi has agreed to charge 'no tariffs'
In a move that could jeopardize India’s ambitions to become a hub for iPhone manufacturing, US President Donald Trump said he has asked Apple Inc. CEO Tim Cook to stop producing iPhones in the country.
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May 17, 2025
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Infosys employees get lower bonus payouts for March 2025 quarter
Amid global macroeconomic uncertainty, cautious client spending and tariff issues, IT services firm Infosys has paid its employees a significantly lower bonus for the March 2025 quarter.
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May 17, 2025
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Singapore telecom giant Singtel to offload 1% equity in Airtel for $1 billion
(RNS, 16-05-25) Singtel, Singapore's telecom giant, is likely to sell shares worth $1 billion (about Rs 8,570 crore) in Bharti Airtel through a large block deal on Friday.
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May 17, 2025
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NTPC Darlipali Launches "Swachhata Pakhwada 2025" with a Cleanliness Pledge
NTPC Darlipali Launches \"Swachhata Pakhwada 2025\" on May 16, 2025, with a Swachhata Pledge-taking ceremony held at the plant and administrative building.
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May 17, 2025
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Haryana Government starts work on 10 new IMTs
Industries and Commerce Minister Rao Narbir Singh said that no country or state can progress without industries.
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May 17, 2025
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Trump downplays Putin decision to skip Istanbul talks with Zelenskyy
President Donald Trump said Thursday he was not surprised that Russian President Vladimir Putin will be a no-show for anticipated peace talks with Ukraine in Turkey this week.
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May 17, 2025
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Congress misses opportunity to capitalise, revive party
Plagued with infighting between two groups, preferring the newcomers over loyalists and with two power centres operating from the high command, Congress, the oldest political outfit in the country seems to have missed the opportunity to capitalise and revive the party after their success in the last Parliament elections.
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May 17, 2025
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Indian stock markets close higher on eased trade tensions with US
Indian equity markets ended higher on Thursday, after US President Donald Trump announced that India had agreed to lower tariffs on American goods, easing trade tensions between the two countries.
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May 17, 2025
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IPL 2025: Gujarat Titans set to miss Buttler in play-offs, Moeen Ali not to return for KKR
England T20 stalwart Jos Buttler will leave for national duty after completing Gujarat Titans’ last three league engagements as the IPL play-offs are clashing with his country's white ball series against the West Indies starting May 29.
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May 17, 2025
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IAEA rejects 'radiation leak' rumours at Pakistan nuclear sites after clash with India
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Thursday confirmed that no radiation leak or release has occurred from any nuclear facility in Pakistan, following speculation that Indian airstrikes under 'Operation Sindoor' may have targeted sensitive installations.
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May 17, 2025
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Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad nabs Bangladeshi who created forged Indian documents for his compatriots
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad has arrested a Bangladeshi from Ahmedabad's Narol area who illegally obtained an Indian passport and created forged documents for other Bangladeshis.
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May 16, 2025
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Siddharth-Sri Ganesh's 3 BHK gets a release date
Shanthi Talkies, the production banner behind Siddharth and Sri Ganesh's 3 BHK, has set July 4 as the worldwide release date for the film.
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May 16, 2025
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Royal Enfield to launch first EV 'Flying Flea' in January-March quarter of FY26
(RNS, 15-05-25) Royal Enfield will be launching its first electric motorcycle under the EV sub-brand 'Flying Flea' during the January-March quarter of the financial year 2026.
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May 16, 2025
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Zoe Kravitz and Nicholas Hoult reunite for David Leitch’s heist thriller How to Rob a Bank
Zo6 Kravitz is joining the cast of How to Rob a Bank, the upcoming action film from director David Leitch at Amazon MGM Studios.
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May 16, 2025
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Pope offers to mediate between world leaders to end wars
Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday offered to mediate between leaders of countries at war, saying that he himself \"will make every effort so that this peace may prevail\".
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May 16, 2025
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Trump says Syria leader backs Israel ties but has 'lot of work to do'
President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa backed normalisation with Israel in the future, after the two leaders met after Washington lifted sanctions on Syria.
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May 16, 2025
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86 disabled beneficiaries to get first-of- its-kind dedicated homes in Coimbatore
The state's first integrated housing project exclusively meant for people with disabilities will be inaugurated at Orattukuppai in Coimbatore in a month.
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May 16, 2025
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Israeli airstrikes in Gaza kill 48 people, including 22 children, hospitals say
At least 22 children were killed in Gaza overnight Tuesday and early Wednesday in a punishing series of Israeli airstrikes on homes in northern Gaza, according to local hospitals.
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May 16, 2025
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Odisha Cabinet nod to more perks under merged MAMATA-PMMVY
The state cabinet on Wednesday approved the proposal to merge MAMATA scheme with the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) and rechristen it as MAMATA-PMMVY.
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May 16, 2025
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Sri Lanka to monitor bus drivers with Al after worst crash in decades
Sri Lanka will use artificial intelligence to monitor bus drivers and make seat belts mandatory on public transport, a government minister said on Wednesday, after the country's worst bus crash in two decades killed 23 people.
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May 16, 2025
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VCs showing growing interest in defence tech, drone start-ups after India-Pakistan conflict
The India-Pakistan conflict has now put the focus on the country's defence tech and drone start-ups.
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May 16, 2025
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Bookings by Indians to Turkey, Azerbaijan down 60%, cancellations jump 250%
Indian tourists are canceling trips to Turkey and Azerbaijan in large numbers after the two popular holiday destinations expressed support for Pakistan.
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May 16, 2025
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Banpur and Balugaon Notified Area Councils organize tricolor bike rally for brave soldiers
In order to honor the bravery and courage of our brave soldiers in Operation Sindhur and to boost their morale for the integrity of the country, a tricolor bike rally was organized today by Balugaon Notified Area Council of Khordha district.
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May 16, 2025
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TN Class 10, 11 results to be released three days ahead of schedule on May 16
In a surprise move, the School Education Department has advanced the release date of Class 10 and 11 examination results to Friday, May 16 — three days earlier than the previously announced date of May 19.
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May 16, 2025
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UP Cabinet passes resolution praising PM Modi, armed forces for Operation Sindoor
The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet passed a resolution at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday, congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian armed forces for the successful execution of Operation Sindoor.
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May 16, 2025
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Given his fitness and way he is playing now, Kohli could have continued: Lalchand Rajput
I have known Virat Kohli from 2006. We went to England, Pakistan, New Zealand, Thailand, Malaysia and Sri Lanka during my stint as the head coach of the U-19 India team. I recently met him in Dubai during the 2025 Champions Trophy. As I am the UAE coach, he requested me to make a few left-arm and leg spinners available. We provided him with three-four bowlers and he faced them in the nets. Next day he scored a century (against Pakistan).
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May 16, 2025
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Arpita Pradhan: The topper of Deogarh district in CBSC
Arpita Pradhan from Reamal, a student of class X studying at Jawaharlal Navodaya Vidyalaya, Deogarh has received praise from the intellectual community for securing the top position in Deogarh district with 98.4 percent.
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May 16, 2025
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Sarkeet Movie Review: Asif Ali's stirring performance anchors this heartwarming ride
There's something beautiful about watching Asif Ali crying on screen. At the risk of sounding sadistic, Asif does have the knack for convincingly portraying emotional moments.
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May 16, 2025
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MHA upgrades EAM Jaishankar's security cover with two bullet-proof vehicles
Amid diplomatic and military tension with Pakistan, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has upgraded the security cover provided to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, sources said on May 14.
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