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Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa defeated World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen for the second time at Norway Chess 2026. Praised by Pranav Adani, Praggnanandhaa's achievement highlights his growing stature and the rising strength of Indian chess globally
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodriguez in New Delhi during her five-day India visit. Discussions focused on strengthening bilateral ties in energy, trade, investment, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, transportation, and renewable energy, ahead of her meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi
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Trinamool Congress councillor Biswajit Mondal was arrested in Kolkata over allegations of molestation, sexual harassment, and threats against a woman. His arrest raises the number of KMC councillors detained in three days to four, amid widening corruption and misconduct investigations
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A heated debate erupted in the Kerala Assembly as Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan and Opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan clashed over the preparation of a White Paper on the state's finances. The Opposition questioned procedural compliance, while the government defended its transparency and methodology
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The rupee traded in a narrow range against the US dollar on Thursday as persistent foreign fund outflows, concerns over the West Asia crisis and elevated crude oil prices weighed on sentiment. Investors are also awaiting the RBI's monetary policy decision.
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A rhesus macaque allegedly used in illegal circus performances in Hyderabad has been rescued by forest officials, police and PETA India. The monkey has been shifted to a shelter for treatment, while authorities initiate steps for its release into the wild.
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More than 700 employees of Pune-based IT firm ThynkTech India lost their jobs after the company allegedly shut down abruptly. Police arrested CEO Harshal Thakre over alleged financial irregularities, while employees reported unpaid salaries, bounced cheques, and unreturned security deposits
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Nightclub owner Ratan Lubana was seriously injured after unidentified bike-borne assailants opened fire on him in Panchkula's Sector-5. Police are investigating possible links to organised crime after an alleged audio message connected to gangster Rohit Godara surfaced following the attack
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A rebel faction of the Trinamool Congress has become the official opposition in the West Bengal Assembly after securing support from 60 MLAs. Ritabrata Banerjee was recognized as Leader of Opposition, while the original Trinamool Congress bloc was reduced to 20 legislators
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Millie Bobby Brown has spoken candidly about motherhood, saying she was unprepared for the overwhelming love she feels for her daughter. The actress also highlighted the importance of family support and shared her hopes of raising a confident and empowered young girl.
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A 25-year-old man, Rohit Mirgha, allegedly died after being beaten by three people in Jharkhand's Ranchi district over accusations of molesting a woman. Police arrested one accused, while two remain absconding. Authorities are also investigating a possible land dispute angle
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Veteran actor Chunky Panday shared fun behind-the-scenes moments from Scotland sets of ‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’, featuring Varun Dhawan, Mrunal Thakur and others. Ahead of the film’s June 5 release, Karan Johar praised David Dhawan, calling it his final directorial venture
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Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty opened lower on Thursday amid continued geopolitical uncertainty in West Asia and sustained foreign fund outflows. Weak global market cues and concerns over energy prices further weighed on investor sentiment, keeping markets under pressure.
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At least three people died after a fire broke out in the ICU of a private hospital in Muzaffarpur, Bihar. More than 20 patients were rescued, several were shifted to nearby facilities, and authorities have ordered a high-level inquiry into the incident.
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Former Delhi LG Najeeb Jung called for “demystifying” mosques and suggested flexibility in Friday prayer timings to avoid inconvenience. Speaking at a fraternity conclave, he urged greater interfaith understanding amid rising distrust and called for strengthening social harmony through dialogue
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US President Donald Trump admitted to calling Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “crazy” during a tense phone call over Israel’s war with Hezbollah, which he said was complicating peace talks with Iran.
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The CBSE announced it successfully thwarted a massive 3.8 million-packet denial-of-service cyberattack on its re-evaluation portal, which has already processed over 56,000 student applications by Wednesday evening.
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DK Shivakumar took oath as Karnataka Chief Minister in Bengaluru, ending a long leadership tussle with Siddaramaiah. He later chaired his first Cabinet meeting, announcing youth and student-focused initiatives, including free bus passes and formation of Bharat Jodo Yuva Sanghas
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A tense 15-hour hostage standoff in downtown Bakersfield, California ended early Wednesday when FBI agents fatally shot a man who had taken 10 people hostage inside a building housing a bank and school district office.
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What began with an unexpected encounter between Ritabrata Banerjee and Suvendu Adhikari on May 22 snowballed into a full-fledged rebellion, ending with 58 MLAs seizing control of the TMC legislature party and triggering the party's first major split
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Actor Jagapathi Babu shared a behind-the-scenes clip of himself walking in public dressed as Appalasoori, his character in Ram Charan’s upcoming film Peddi. Surprisingly, no one recognized him.
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Residents of Malviya Nagar emerged as first responders during the deadly hotel fire that claimed 21 lives. Locals broke windows, spread blankets and mattresses, administered CPR and helped evacuate trapped guests, saving several lives before emergency services reached the scene
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Actor Ibrahim Ali Khan was spotted in Mumbai with rumoured girlfriend Palak Tiwari after a movie outing. The duo, often seen together at social events, continue to spark relationship speculation though neither has confirmed it publicly.
