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Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted a packet of "Melody" toffees to Italian PM Giorgia Meloni in Rome, playfully reviving the viral "#Melodi" social media trend. The light-hearted exchange, shared on Instagram, highlights the warm rapport and strengthening relations between the two leaders.
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A female panther was allegedly beaten to death by villagers after entering a house in Sitapura, Rajasthan. The crowd attacked the animal during a rescue attempt and later tried to cremate the carcass, prompting legal action under the Wildlife Protection Act
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India’s Under-18 women’s hockey team ended their four-match series against Australia with a commanding 4-1 victory in Bhopal on Wednesday. The hosts delivered an impressive all-round performance ahead of the upcoming U-18 Asia Cup, although Australia clinched the series 3-1 overall.
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Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Estonia to deepen bilateral, economic, and technological ties. Estonia also hopes India will participate in the 2027 Ukraine Recovery Conference and the EU-India free trade agreement
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Adani Green Energy subsidiary, AHE11L, will develop the 2,250 MW Gandikota-2 Pumped Storage Project in Andhra Pradesh. Approved by the state government, this major clean energy initiative aims to boost power infrastructure and renewable energy storage capabilities within 72 months.
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The US-established Board of Peace will ask the UNSC to press Hamas into disarming to revive a stalled Gaza ceasefire plan. Hamas rejected the report, accusing Israel of violating terms, while ongoing military actions continue to devastatingly affect displaced civilians
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Benchmark Indian equity indices fell sharply in early trade on Wednesday amid weak global cues, rising crude oil prices and renewed geopolitical tensions over Iran. Investor sentiment remained fragile as foreign outflows and concerns over global energy supply weighed on markets.
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The Indian rupee fell to a fresh all-time low of 96.90 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday, pressured by a strong dollar, rising crude oil prices, foreign investor outflows and weakness in domestic equity markets amid global uncertainty.
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Rhea Seehorn has joined the cast of Apple Studios' upcoming film Running, directed by Gavin O'Connor. She stars alongside Spike Fearn and Brian Tyree Henry in an underdog story about a homeless high school running prodigy seeking a family
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Meta Platforms has begun laying off around 8,000 employees as part of a major restructuring aimed at accelerating its artificial intelligence push. The company is also shifting thousands of roles into AI-focused teams while significantly increasing investment in AI infrastructure and data centres.
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Police arrested a man, his brother-in-law and nephew after a woman died in a house fire in Uttar Pradesh’s Bahraich district. Investigators alleged the woman and her husband set the blaze to implicate relatives in a property dispute, but she suffered fatal burn injuries during the incident
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni in Rome ahead of formal bilateral talks focused on strengthening India-Italy relations. Modi visited the Colosseum, interacted with the Indian diaspora and praised Italian artists showcasing Indian classical music, dance and cultural heritage during his Italy visit
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Samsung Electronics workers announced an 18-day strike after wage negotiations with management collapsed in South Korea. The dispute threatens global semiconductor supplies amid booming AI-driven chip demand. The government warned of major economic losses, while courts imposed restrictions to maintain critical semiconductor operations
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Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin held extensive talks in Beijing covering bilateral relations, Iran, Ukraine, trade and global issues after Donald Trump’s China visit. Both leaders highlighted strategic ties, expanding trade cooperation and coordination through BRICS
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Security forces intensified search operations in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district to rescue people allegedly held hostage by armed groups. Sniffer dogs were deployed as combing operations continued across hill villages. Over 38 people were abducted earlier this month, while tensions between Naga and Kuki communities persist
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Arsenal have been crowned Premier League champions after Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw by AFC Bournemouth. The result secures the Gunners’ first league title in 22 years, marking a long-awaited return to domestic dominance after consecutive near-misses.
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The makers of Jr NTR and Prashanth Neel’s upcoming film unveiled the title ‘Dragon’ along with an action-packed glimpse video on the actor’s birthday. The teaser introduces Jr NTR as a ruthless assassin amid a global opium war involving powerful criminal syndicates.
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A young woman was allegedly abducted by four unidentified men in Attapur, triggering panic among local residents. Police are examining CCTV footage and investigating all possible angles, including whether the woman knew the men involved, while efforts continue to trace her.
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Salman Khan criticised paparazzi for creating a disturbance during his hospital visit in Mumbai and accused them of invading his privacy. The actor’s emotional and cryptic social media posts later sparked concern and confusion among fans, who flooded the comments section with supportive messages.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Rome on the final leg of his five-nation tour, where he will hold talks with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Discussions are expected to focus on trade, investment, defence, clean energy and strengthening the India-Italy strategic partnership.
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Bollywood actor Salman Khan briefly lost his temper with paparazzi outside Mumbai’s Hinduja Hospital on Tuesday. The actor later reiterated through a social media post that he is not lonely, clarifying earlier remarks and saying he occasionally prefers spending time alone.
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A major fire broke out at the Org Chem chemical factory in Medchal during the early hours of Wednesday, sending thick smoke and massive flames into the air. Firefighters controlled the blaze after intensive efforts, while police and fire officials began an investigation.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit India from May 23 to 26 for talks expected to focus on the Quad partnership, trade, defence cooperation and regional security. The visit comes amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Indo-Pacific, the Middle East and the Arctic region.
