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Boundaries of gaming laws redrawn
India’s new gaming laws are being framed as regulations. In reality, they redraw the boundaries of what kinds of gaming are allowed to exist.
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May 19, 2026
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Running Out
For months, Washington and Tel Aviv projected the confrontation with Iran as a campaign designed to fundamentally alter the strategic balance in West Asia.
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May 19, 2026
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Reimagining Design Education in India: From Artistic Skill to Problem-Solving Power
Design is a deeply wired human trait. In fact, it is central to the story of human civilization itself.
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May 19, 2026
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Prosenjit among eleven from Bengal to receive Padma awards
President Droupadi Murmu will present the Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri awards for 2026 at the first Civil Investiture Ceremony to be held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 25 May.
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May 19, 2026
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Jan Bhagidari campaign launched across Hooghly blocks
A nationwide campaign titled “Jan Bhagidari ~ Sabse Door, Sabse Pehle” was launched in Hooghly district on Sunday and will continue till 25 May across five blocks of the district.
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May 19, 2026
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Trump says Iran ‘dying to sign’ deal as reports claim US ready to ease oil sanctions during talks
As US President Donald Trump said Iran is “dying to sign” a peace agreement with Washington, conflicting reports from Tehran suggested that the United States had agreed to temporarily ease sanctions on Iranian oil exports as negotiations are underway and the exchanges of proposals have taken place through Pakistan, the mediator in the talks.
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May 19, 2026
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Factionalism deepens in JD(U) amid succession debate and Anand Mohan's attack
For long, political observers have been deliberating over the future of the Janata Dal (United) after Nitish Kumar. However, few would have imagined that the party would appear to be in turmoil within a month of Nitish Kumar's departure from active politics.
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May 19, 2026
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Hill politics undergoes major shift from Kalimpong to Mirik
Even as thousands of BJP supporters poured onto the streets of Kalimpong on Monday to celebrate the party’s emphatic Assembly election victory, a contrasting political picture emerged barely a few kilometres away in Mirik, where the Trinamul Congress suffered one of its biggest organisational setbacks in the Darjeeling hills.
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May 19, 2026
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CM Suvendu Adhikari warns of ‘zero tolerance’ after Park Circus violence
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday issued a stern warning against attacks on police personnel during protests and demonstrations, asserting that his government would adopt a “zero tolerance” approach towards violence, vandalism and what he termed “anti-social activities”.
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May 19, 2026
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Iyer credits RCB environment after IPL playoff-clinching win
Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer has credited the calm atmosphere and clarity created inside the team dressing room for helping players perform under pressure this IPL season, following the team’s playoff-clinching win over Punjab Kings in Dharamshala on Sunday.
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May 19, 2026
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Following poll defeat on home turf, PTR taking sabbatical from politics to return recharged
Following an electoral defeat on his home turf, Madurai, former Tamil Nadu minister PTR Palanivel Thiagarajan (photo) is taking a sabbatical from politics so he can return to the field recharged and refreshed.
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May 19, 2026
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Serampore Police arrest three in ₹6 lakh extortion case linked to mill compensation
The Serampore police have arrested three persons on charges of extortion in connection with a compensation claim involving an employee of the West Bengal Cooperative Spinning Mill.
1 min |
May 19, 2026
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VD Satheesan sworn in as Kerala's 13th Chief Minister
Kerala Cabinet oath ceremony features full rendition of Vande Mataram
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May 19, 2026
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Indian markets resilient amid global uncertainty, domestic investors retain confidence: SEBI chairman
Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India, Tuhin Kanta Pandey (photo), on Monday said the Indian financial market has demonstrated remarkable resilience despite global economic uncertainties, volatile oil prices and supply chain disruptions impacting economies across the world.
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May 19, 2026
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BEng (Hons) Computer Systems Engineering
The University of Sheffield, UK, is inviting applications for its BEng (Hons) Computer Systems Engineering course starting in September 2026.
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May 19, 2026
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Bright Quantum Morning
Quantum entanglement suggests a fundamental oneness ~ a state where separate entities are, in fact, part of a single, indivisible whole. This mirrors the core tenets of non-dual philosophy aka Advaita Vedanta, which posits that the perceived multiplicity of the world is an appearance (Maya) masking an underlying non-dual reality (Brahman)
4 min |
May 19, 2026
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PM Modi pushes tech, green ties in Norway
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held wide-ranging talks with his Norwegian counterpart Jonas Gahr Store, with the two leaders unveiling an ambitious Green Strategic Partnership aimed at deepening cooperation in clean energy, maritime security, climate resilience, Arctic research, technology and global development.
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May 19, 2026
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Indian Navy’s IOS Sagar concludes Sri Lanka port call, sails for Kochi
The Indian Navy's Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) Sagar departed Colombo, Sri Lanka following a three-day port call, further reinforcing the enduring maritime partnership between India and Sri Lanka and advancing India’s vision of MAHASAGAR ~ Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions.
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May 19, 2026
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First Cong-led UDF cabinet orders fresh probe into Alappuzha Nava Kerala Sadas assault case
In one of its first major political and administrative decisions after assuming office, the new Congress-led UDF government in Kerala has ordered a fresh investigation into the controversial violence that erupted during the Nava Kerala Sadas tour in Alappuzha under the previous LDF regime.
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May 19, 2026
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Unnecessary criticism of CDS appointment
The appointment of Lt Gen Raja Subramani as the next CDS has drawn criticism from multiple quarters, though the logic in some cases is bizarre.
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May 19, 2026
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Rebellion hit AIADMK suffers another setback, senior leader Semmalai quits party
Already smarting under the massive defeat the hustings adding to the long list of successive poll defeats since 2017 and presentlt hit by rebellion by dissatisfied MLAs, the AIADMK on Monday suffered yet another set back with party senior and former Minister S Semmalai quitting the party.
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May 19, 2026
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Iran says revised terms for peace treaty with US conveyed, rules out discussion on nuclear matters
Iran's government on Monday said that indirect diplomacy with Washington facilitated by Pakistan, was \"a continuous process\" and that Tehran had managed to convey its latest positions to the US as both sides continue to discuss terms for a comprehensive peace treaty.
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May 19, 2026
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Barcelona win in Lewa's farewell; José Mourinho to rejoin Madrid
Spanish champion Barcelona capped a perfect season at home — 19 wins in 19 La Liga matches — with a 3-1 victory over Real Betis on Sunday as Robert Lewandowski bid an emotional farewell to Camp Nou.
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May 19, 2026
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Stock markets stage sharp recovery; Sensex gains over 1200 pts from day's low
Indian stock markets on Monday staged sharp recovery to close in green after falling as much as 1.3 per cent on intraday basis.
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May 19, 2026
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New CDC launched at city hospital to address paediatric neurodevelopmental needs
In a major boost to paediatric healthcare infrastructure in Eastern India, the Neotia Bhagirathi Woman and Child Care Centre in New Town announced the launch of a dedicated Child Development Centre (CDC) today.
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May 19, 2026
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Amit Shah in Bastar for key security meet
Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in southern Chhattisgarh on Monday on a two-day visit. He is in Bastar to review security, development and administrative coordination in the region.
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May 19, 2026
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We’re staring it in the face now: Hopes on Punjab Kings’ crisis
Punjab Kings’ IPL 2026 campaign is on the verge of collapse after a sixth straight defeat left their playoff hopes hanging by a thread, with bowling coach James Hopes admitting the team can no longer hide from the reality of the situation.
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May 19, 2026
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Damodar turns deadly: Agnimitra Paul announces strict safety steps
With repeated drowning incidents turning the Damodar river into a deadly hazard across large parts of the Asansol South Assembly constituency, minister Agnimitra Paul on Sunday announced a series of strict measures to prevent further tragedies before leaving for Kolkata.
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May 19, 2026
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Mamata Banerjee greets new Kerala govt, signals broader Oppn outreach
All India Trinamul Congress Party chief and former chief minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee on Monday congratulated the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) government in Kerala after VD Satheesan took oath as the state’s new Chief Minister.
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May 19, 2026
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Hike in fuel prices to have no direct impact on India's fiscal situation: SBI report
The SBI research report has said the recent hike in the petrol and diesel prices are going to have no direct impact on the fiscal situation.
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