IPL 2026 Playoff Race Intensifies as RCB Qualify; Seven Teams Still in Contention

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru players celebrating IPL 2026 playoff qualification

Royal Challengers Bengaluru have qualified for the IPL 2026 playoffs, while seven teams remain in contention for the remaining three playoff spots. The race to the playoffs in the 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League has entered its most thrilling phase, with every remaining league match carrying enormous significance for multiple franchises. Royal Challengers Bengaluru have officially sealed their place in the final four after a dominant campaign that has established them as one of the strongest contenders for the title this season. While Bengaluru have confirmed qualification, seven…

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UDF Set for Grand Return to Power in Kerala as National Leaders Arrive for Swearing-In Ceremony

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Leaders arriving for UDF government swearing-in ceremony in Kerala

Kerala is preparing for the grand swearing-in ceremony of the new UDF government led by V.D. Satheesan, with top Congress leaders and chief ministers expected to attend. Kerala is preparing for one of its biggest political events in recent years as the United Democratic Front (UDF) gets ready to formally assume power after a decade out of office. The swearing-in ceremony of the new UDF government, led by Chief Minister-designate V. D. Satheesan, is scheduled to take place on Monday at the Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram amid elaborate arrangements and…

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V.D. Satheesan Sworn in as Kerala Chief Minister as UDF Returns to Power After Ten Years

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V.D. Satheesan taking oath as Kerala Chief Minister in Thiruvananthapuram

V.D. Satheesan took oath as Kerala Chief Minister as the Congress-led UDF returned to power after ten years in a grand ceremony held in Thiruvananthapuram. The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) formally returned to power in Kerala after a decade as senior Congress leader V. D. Satheesan was sworn in as the new Chief Minister on Monday in a grand ceremony held at the Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. The oath of office and secrecy was administered by Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar before a massive gathering of political leaders, party workers, supporters…

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Indian Stock Market Opens Weak as Global Pressure Drags Sensex and Nifty Lower

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Traders monitor falling Sensex and Nifty during weak stock market session

Indian stock markets opened sharply lower amid weak global cues, with the Sensex and Nifty extending losses due to heavy selling pressure during early trade. India’s domestic equity markets witnessed sharp selling pressure during early trading hours on Sunday as weak global cues weighed heavily on investor sentiment. Both benchmark indices — the BSE Sensex and the NIFTY 50 — opened in negative territory and extended losses as the session progressed. Market participants remained cautious amid concerns over global economic uncertainty, weak international market trends and sustained selling across key…

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117 Ama Bus Services Hit Across Bhubaneswar as Employees Protest Over Unpaid Salaries

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Ama Bus employees protest at Patrapada depot in Bhubaneswar over pending salaries

Ama Bus services in Bhubaneswar were severely disrupted after employees staged a protest over pending salaries, EPF, ESI benefits and workplace safety demands, leaving commuters stranded across the city. Public transportation services in Bhubaneswar witnessed major disruption on Monday after employees associated with the Ama Bus service launched a large-scale protest over pending salaries and other workplace-related grievances. The agitation led to more than 100 buses remaining off the roads, severely affecting daily commuters across the Odisha capital during peak office hours. According to sources, around 117 Ama buses operating…

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They Mapped Space Before This: New Research Expands Understanding of the Clitoris

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For a species that can land rovers on Mars and livestream it in 4K, it is striking that researchers are still uncovering new details about an organ that has existed, quietly and consistently, within half the population. In 2024, researchers at Amsterdam University Medical Center published what is being described as one of the most detailed 3D maps of the clitoral nerve network to date. Led by gynecological and anatomical specialists, the study used advanced imaging to trace nerve pathways with unprecedented clarity. What they found challenges decades of simplified…

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Rathindra Bose Elected Unopposed as Speaker of West Bengal Assembly

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Rathindra Bose elected Speaker of West Bengal Legislative Assembly

BJP MLA Rathindra Bose has been elected unopposed as the new Speaker of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly during the first session of the newly formed House. Rathindra Bose was on Friday elected unopposed as the new Speaker of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly during the inaugural proceedings of the newly constituted House. The election marked a significant political moment for the newly formed BJP-led government in West Bengal, as a first-time Bharatiya Janata Party legislator formally assumed one of the most important constitutional positions in the state legislature. The…

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Dr Vedprakash Mishra Appointed Head of National Experts Panel by National Medical Commission

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Dr Vedprakash Mishra appointed head of National Medical Commission experts panel

Dr Vedprakash Mishra has been appointed head of the National Experts Panel formed by the National Medical Commission to enhance medical education standards across India. Dr Vedprakash Mishra, one of India’s senior-most medical education administrators and academic advisors, has been appointed as the head of the National Experts Panel constituted by the National Medical Commission (NMC). The appointment was officially notified by the NMC on May 12, marking an important development in India’s evolving medical education framework. Dr Mishra, who is based in Nagpur, currently serves as the Chief Advisor…

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West Bengal Government Unveils Three-Phase Plan to Accelerate Bangladesh Border Fencing

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The West Bengal government has initiated a three-phase strategy to speed up border fencing work along the Bangladesh border.

The West Bengal government has prepared a three-phase strategy to transfer land to the BSF and accelerate Bangladesh border fencing within 45 days. The newly formed BJP-led government in West Bengal under the leadership of Suvendu Adhikari has initiated an ambitious strategy to expedite the long-delayed border fencing work along the India-Bangladesh international border. According to sources within the state administration, the government has designed a three-phase plan to hand over land to the Border Security Force (BSF) for the construction of fencing in vulnerable and previously unfenced stretches. Officials…

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SSG Road Reopened for Two-Way Traffic After Snow Clearance, Authorities Issue Strict Travel Advisory

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Authorities reopened the SSG road (Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumri) Road after snow clearance operations and issued strict travel advisories for commuters.

Authorities have reopened the SSG Road (Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumri Road) for two-way traffic after snow clearance operations, while issuing safety guidelines and weather advisories for commuters. The administration in Jammu and Kashmir has reopened the strategically important Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumri (SSG) Road for two-way movement of medium and heavy motor vehicles following extensive snow clearance operations carried out along the route. According to an official notification issued by the Office of the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, the road was reopened from May 15, 2026, after authorities completed necessary restoration and safety assessments on the snow-bound…

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