May 18, 2026
‘He knew we needed him’: Ruturaj Gaikwad dedicates CSK win to Mukesh Choudhary after mother’s passing

‘He knew we needed him’: Ruturaj Gaikwad dedicates CSK win to Mukesh Choudhary after mother’s passing

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Mukesh Choudhary (IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: A deeply emotional night at the Wankhede Stadium saw Chennai Super Kings skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad dedicate his side’s emphatic 103-run win over Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026 to teammate Mukesh Choudhary, who played despite the recent passing of his mother.The CSK players wore black armbands in tribute, turning a…

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Meta to cut 8,000 jobs in efficiency push

Meta to cut 8,000 jobs in efficiency push

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Meta Platforms plans to cut 10% of workers, or roughly 8,000 employees, in an effort to boost efficiency and offset its heavy spending on artificial intelligence. The company disclosed the move in a memo sent to employees Thursday, saying the layoffs will come on May 20. Meta also won’t hire workers for 6,000 open roles…

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Sakshi Malik Inaugurates UDGAM 2026 Sports Fest at SRM University-AP

Sakshi Malik Inaugurates UDGAM 2026 Sports Fest at SRM University-AP

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Sakshi Malik Inaugurates UDGAM 2026 Sports Fest at SRM University-AP Vijayawada: Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik inaugurated the three-day national-level sports fest “UDGAM 2026” at SRM University-AP on Thursday. Wrestling champion Satyawart Kadian attended the event as Guest of Honour.According to university officials, the fest has brought together athletes from various universities across the country to…

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‘Layered system of threats’: How Iran’s use of ‘fast-attack ships’ is choking Hormuz

‘Layered system of threats’: How Iran’s use of ‘fast-attack ships’ is choking Hormuz

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Iran’s use of swarms of small, fast boats to seize two container ships near the Strait of Hormuz is raising fresh concerns over maritime security. It also challenges claims that US forces have neutralised Tehran’s naval threat and highlights the difficulties in reopening a vital global oil route.Speedboat operations are now part of a broader…

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Union Bank net profit grows 6.6%

Union Bank net profit grows 6.6%

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MUMBAI: Union Bank of India reported a net profit of Rs 5,316 crore for the quarter ended March 31, marking a 6.6% increase from Rs 4,985 crore in the corresponding quarter a year ago, supported by lower operating expenses and improved asset quality.For FY26, the net profit of Rs 18,697 crore was about 4% higher…

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Rashmika Mandanna: “Generational trauma must end with us,” says Rashmika Mandanna, questioning the burden placed on children

Rashmika Mandanna: “Generational trauma must end with us,” says Rashmika Mandanna, questioning the burden placed on children

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Rashmika Mandanna has sparked a wider conversation around parenting, emotional inheritance, and the pressure many children carry long before they are old enough to understand it. Her remarks arrive at a time when more people are beginning to question not just how children are raised, but what they are quietly expected to carry. Beneath everyday…

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Anthropic plans to go the ‘OpenAI way’ in Europe as it eyes 0 billion-plus AI infrastructure budget of American technology companies

Anthropic plans to go the ‘OpenAI way’ in Europe as it eyes $600 billion-plus AI infrastructure budget of American technology companies

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Dario Amodei-led AI company Anthropic is reportedly expanding its efforts to secure data centre capacity in Europe as global spending on AI infrastructure continues to rise. The company is hiring for key roles to negotiate data centre agreements in the region. As per the CNBC report, Anthropic is looking to hire for the role of…

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. NANDIGRAM: In the 2021 Bengal polls, a wheelchair-bound Mamata Banerjee chose Nandigram’s Boyal as her anchorage, scripting one of the defining moments of a razor-edge contest that she lost to BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari before winning a bypoll from Bhowanipore.In 2026, it was Adhikari — once her opponent, now facing aide-turned-foe Pabitra Kar — choosing the same Boyal as his base camp. It’s here that all eyes tracking Nandigram’s tense poll day were focused on Thursday. Around 12.45pm, Adhikari reached Sambhunath Primary School booth in Boyal, less than 100 metres from Kar’s home. “Listen to the voters and you will know why Trinamool is on its way out,” said Adhikari, the outgoing state leader of opposition.Kar’s wife, Siuli, the local panchayat chief, was at the booth. “News came that some outsiders from BJP had beaten up a local youth… Adhikari arrived here to disturb peace,” Siuli said. Minutes later, Kar arrived. As BJP and Trinamool Congress workers started a battle of slogans, central forces stepped in. I am not opposed to Suvendu as a person. I do not agree with his politics,” Kar said before walking inside the booth.Adhikari’s next stop was Boyal Maqtab Primary School, the same booth where Mamata Banerjee had sat for over two hours in 2021, accusing outsiders of voting en masse. “This time, there is no drama here. All goons have been bottled up,” Adhikari said as he left.Adhikari — who is also contesting from CM Mamata’s current seat, Bhowanipore, this time — started the day early, leaving his Contai residence around 6.45am. He voted at a school in Nandigram town at 8am, then toured booths where BJP had lagged in past elections.Adhikari pulled up polling staff at Nandigram BMT High School over “slow polling” and visited Garchakraberia, Kendemari and Bhekutia — all violence-prone areas. “TMC goons did not let me enter these booths in 2021. This time, they have been taught a lesson,” he said.Between 9.15am and 11.30am, Adhikari covered 44km in Nandigram. “I was with TMC in 2011… In 2021, the BJP was ready to change. This time, the people are ready, even more than 15 years ago,” he claimed.At Bhekutia, where a TMC worker was murdered in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, Adhikari alleged voter intimidation before leaving amid “Joy Bangla” slogans. By evening, he was sharing jhalmuri with women voters. “Just watch how we conduct elections in South Kolkata (including Bhowanipore) and South 24 Parganas,” Adhikari said.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Uninformed, Inappropriate’: India Responds To Trump’s ‘Hell-hole’ Comment‘In Touch With Iran’: MEA Confirms Indian Crew Safe After Hormuz FiringViolent Clashes Mar Bengal Phase 1 Voting As Tamil Stars Contribute To 82% TurnoutFrance Waives Airport Transit Visa For Indian Nationals, Boosts Travel EaseTop Military Leadership Of India And US Engage To Discuss Common Concerns In The Indo-pacificEx-Domestic Worker Arrested in Delhi IIT Graduate Murder; Linked to Alwar CaseTrump Sparks Outrage After Reposting ‘Hellholes’ Remark on India, China Amid Citizenship DebateUS Congressman Urges Pakistan To Act Against LeT, JeM; Renews Focus On Cross-Border TerrorWest Bengal Poll Violence: Blast In Murshidabad Injures Multiple During VotingVijay Writes To EC Seeking Poll Extension Amid 17.69% Early Turnout In Tamil Nadu123Photostories10 beautiful baby girl names that mean grace and eleganceTop 5 footballers influencing men’s fashion right now7 air-purifying plants for terrace gardensAre you using the right spoon? Here’s what each type of spoon is actually designed forGarad to Tangail: 5 underrated textiles from West Bengal you need to knowRoyal birthdays in May 2026: List of upcoming birthdays of Royals across the worldExclusive – Parth Samthaan on Mahid’s popularity, Sehar Hone Ko Hai and work-life balance: ‘We never tried to create controversy or show religion as propaganda’7 ways to make your first home feel right—cozy, functional, and personalMeghan Markle to Katy Perry: Ultimate celebrity backyards that serve as private hideawaysTop 5 elite residential neighbourhoods in Lucknow for end-users and investors123Hot PicksBengal Election 2026UP Board Class 10 result 2026Bengal election dos and don’tsTamil Nadu pollsSIR ProtestTN election dos and don’tsBank Holidays AprilTop TrendingWest Bengal electionTamil Nadu electionDianna RussiniNFL TradeTaylor SwiftMike VrabelUPMSP 12th ResultAnna KournikovasDNA TestIPL Orange Cap

. NANDIGRAM: In the 2021 Bengal polls, a wheelchair-bound Mamata Banerjee chose Nandigram’s Boyal as her anchorage, scripting one of the defining moments of a razor-edge contest that she lost to BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari before winning a bypoll from Bhowanipore.In 2026, it was Adhikari — once her opponent, now facing aide-turned-foe Pabitra Kar — choosing the same Boyal as his base camp. It’s here that all eyes tracking Nandigram’s tense poll day were focused on Thursday. Around 12.45pm, Adhikari reached Sambhunath Primary School booth in Boyal, less than 100 metres from Kar’s home. “Listen to the voters and you will know why Trinamool is on its way out,” said Adhikari, the outgoing state leader of opposition.Kar’s wife, Siuli, the local panchayat chief, was at the booth. “News came that some outsiders from BJP had beaten up a local youth… Adhikari arrived here to disturb peace,” Siuli said. Minutes later, Kar arrived. As BJP and Trinamool Congress workers started a battle of slogans, central forces stepped in. I am not opposed to Suvendu as a person. I do not agree with his politics,” Kar said before walking inside the booth.Adhikari’s next stop was Boyal Maqtab Primary School, the same booth where Mamata Banerjee had sat for over two hours in 2021, accusing outsiders of voting en masse. “This time, there is no drama here. All goons have been bottled up,” Adhikari said as he left.Adhikari — who is also contesting from CM Mamata’s current seat, Bhowanipore, this time — started the day early, leaving his Contai residence around 6.45am. He voted at a school in Nandigram town at 8am, then toured booths where BJP had lagged in past elections.Adhikari pulled up polling staff at Nandigram BMT High School over “slow polling” and visited Garchakraberia, Kendemari and Bhekutia — all violence-prone areas. “TMC goons did not let me enter these booths in 2021. This time, they have been taught a lesson,” he said.Between 9.15am and 11.30am, Adhikari covered 44km in Nandigram. “I was with TMC in 2011… In 2021, the BJP was ready to change. This time, the people are ready, even more than 15 years ago,” he claimed.At Bhekutia, where a TMC worker was murdered in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, Adhikari alleged voter intimidation before leaving amid “Joy Bangla” slogans. By evening, he was sharing jhalmuri with women voters. “Just watch how we conduct elections in South Kolkata (including Bhowanipore) and South 24 Parganas,” Adhikari said.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Uninformed, Inappropriate’: India Responds To Trump’s ‘Hell-hole’ Comment‘In Touch With Iran’: MEA Confirms Indian Crew Safe After Hormuz FiringViolent Clashes Mar Bengal Phase 1 Voting As Tamil Stars Contribute To 82% TurnoutFrance Waives Airport Transit Visa For Indian Nationals, Boosts Travel EaseTop Military Leadership Of India And US Engage To Discuss Common Concerns In The Indo-pacificEx-Domestic Worker Arrested in Delhi IIT Graduate Murder; Linked to Alwar CaseTrump Sparks Outrage After Reposting ‘Hellholes’ Remark on India, China Amid Citizenship DebateUS Congressman Urges Pakistan To Act Against LeT, JeM; Renews Focus On Cross-Border TerrorWest Bengal Poll Violence: Blast In Murshidabad Injures Multiple During VotingVijay Writes To EC Seeking Poll Extension Amid 17.69% Early Turnout In Tamil Nadu123Photostories10 beautiful baby girl names that mean grace and eleganceTop 5 footballers influencing men’s fashion right now7 air-purifying plants for terrace gardensAre you using the right spoon? Here’s what each type of spoon is actually designed forGarad to Tangail: 5 underrated textiles from West Bengal you need to knowRoyal birthdays in May 2026: List of upcoming birthdays of Royals across the worldExclusive – Parth Samthaan on Mahid’s popularity, Sehar Hone Ko Hai and work-life balance: ‘We never tried to create controversy or show religion as propaganda’7 ways to make your first home feel right—cozy, functional, and personalMeghan Markle to Katy Perry: Ultimate celebrity backyards that serve as private hideawaysTop 5 elite residential neighbourhoods in Lucknow for end-users and investors123Hot PicksBengal Election 2026UP Board Class 10 result 2026Bengal election dos and don’tsTamil Nadu pollsSIR ProtestTN election dos and don’tsBank Holidays AprilTop TrendingWest Bengal electionTamil Nadu electionDianna RussiniNFL TradeTaylor SwiftMike VrabelUPMSP 12th ResultAnna KournikovasDNA TestIPL Orange Cap

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NANDIGRAM: In the 2021 Bengal polls, a wheelchair-bound Mamata Banerjee chose Nandigram’s Boyal as her anchorage, scripting one of the defining moments of a razor-edge contest that she lost to BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari before winning a bypoll from Bhowanipore.In 2026, it was Adhikari — once her opponent, now facing aide-turned-foe Pabitra Kar — choosing the…

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JLR to recall over 1.7L vehicles in the US

JLR to recall over 1.7L vehicles in the US

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Jaguar Land Rover is recalling 170,169 vehicles in the US due to loss of drive power, the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Thursday. The recall affects multiple models including Range Rover, Discovery, Range Rover Sport, Defender, etc., NHTSA said. A failure of the DC-DC converter will stop the vehicle’s 12-Volt system from…

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NTA NTET 2026 admit card released at exams.nta.nic.in: Direct link to download hall ticket here

NTA NTET 2026 admit card released at exams.nta.nic.in: Direct link to download hall ticket here

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NTET 2026 admit card released by NTA NTANTET 2026 admit card: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the admit card for the National Teachers Eligibility Test (NTET) 2026. Candidates who have registered for the exam can now download their hall tickets from the official website at exams.nta.nic.in/ntet. NTET 2026: Exam date and mode According…

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MOTHABARI (MALDA): Hundreds of voters deleted during the SIR exercise mobbed this TOI correspondent at Mothabari in Bengal’s Malda on Thursday, polling day, asking whether he was there to “enlist” their names.In the first week of this month, this village made headlines after aggrieved voters held judicial officers engaged in SIR work hostage for hours. Since then, Mothabari has seen a cascade of developments — an NIA probe, multiple arrests, deployment of central forces and a relentless political blame game.Matiur Rahman submitted all his documents, only to discover his name — along with those of two family members — had been struck off. “While the fortunate ones have gone to the booths, we are restricted from even stepping onto the road today. Is this democracy?” he said.Samiul Ahmed admitted to feeling “guilty”. He said, “My son and I could vote, but my niece couldn’t. How can we rejoice?” Rajiul Mahaldar was blunt: “This is a black day for democracy.” Dilip Sk (60) was still trying to make sense of his exclusion. His son Azad’s name featured on the rolls. “How is my son there if I am not?” he said.There were unusually thin queues outside booths — some places wore a deserted look after the first two hours. In one booth, the electorate had shrunk from 1,116 to 592. In another, the number dropped from 1,005 to 577. Almost all valid voters cast their ballots. Mothabari clocked Malda’s highest turnout at 92.3% based on trends till 5pm.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Uninformed, Inappropriate’: India Responds To Trump’s ‘Hell-hole’ Comment‘In Touch With Iran’: MEA Confirms Indian Crew Safe After Hormuz FiringViolent Clashes Mar Bengal Phase 1 Voting As Tamil Stars Contribute To 82% TurnoutFrance Waives Airport Transit Visa For Indian Nationals, Boosts Travel EaseTop Military Leadership Of India And US Engage To Discuss Common Concerns In The Indo-pacificEx-Domestic Worker Arrested in Delhi IIT Graduate Murder; Linked to Alwar CaseTrump Sparks Outrage After Reposting ‘Hellholes’ Remark on India, China Amid Citizenship DebateUS Congressman Urges Pakistan To Act Against LeT, JeM; Renews Focus On Cross-Border TerrorWest Bengal Poll Violence: Blast In Murshidabad Injures Multiple During VotingVijay Writes To EC Seeking Poll Extension Amid 17.69% Early Turnout In Tamil Nadu123Photostories10 beautiful baby girl names that mean grace and eleganceTop 5 footballers influencing men’s fashion right now7 air-purifying plants for terrace gardensAre you using the right spoon? Here’s what each type of spoon is actually designed forGarad to Tangail: 5 underrated textiles from West Bengal you need to knowRoyal birthdays in May 2026: List of upcoming birthdays of Royals across the worldExclusive – Parth Samthaan on Mahid’s popularity, Sehar Hone Ko Hai and work-life balance: ‘We never tried to create controversy or show religion as propaganda’7 ways to make your first home feel right—cozy, functional, and personalMeghan Markle to Katy Perry: Ultimate celebrity backyards that serve as private hideawaysTop 5 elite residential neighbourhoods in Lucknow for end-users and investors123Hot PicksBengal Election 2026UP Board Class 10 result 2026Bengal election dos and don’tsTamil Nadu pollsSIR ProtestTN election dos and don’tsBank Holidays AprilTop TrendingWest Bengal electionTamil Nadu electionDianna RussiniNFL TradeTaylor SwiftMike VrabelUPMSP 12th ResultAnna KournikovasDNA TestIPL Orange Cap

MOTHABARI (MALDA): Hundreds of voters deleted during the SIR exercise mobbed this TOI correspondent at Mothabari in Bengal’s Malda on Thursday, polling day, asking whether he was there to “enlist” their names.In the first week of this month, this village made headlines after aggrieved voters held judicial officers engaged in SIR work hostage for hours. Since then, Mothabari has seen a cascade of developments — an NIA probe, multiple arrests, deployment of central forces and a relentless political blame game.Matiur Rahman submitted all his documents, only to discover his name — along with those of two family members — had been struck off. “While the fortunate ones have gone to the booths, we are restricted from even stepping onto the road today. Is this democracy?” he said.Samiul Ahmed admitted to feeling “guilty”. He said, “My son and I could vote, but my niece couldn’t. How can we rejoice?” Rajiul Mahaldar was blunt: “This is a black day for democracy.” Dilip Sk (60) was still trying to make sense of his exclusion. His son Azad’s name featured on the rolls. “How is my son there if I am not?” he said.There were unusually thin queues outside booths — some places wore a deserted look after the first two hours. In one booth, the electorate had shrunk from 1,116 to 592. In another, the number dropped from 1,005 to 577. Almost all valid voters cast their ballots. Mothabari clocked Malda’s highest turnout at 92.3% based on trends till 5pm.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Uninformed, Inappropriate’: India Responds To Trump’s ‘Hell-hole’ Comment‘In Touch With Iran’: MEA Confirms Indian Crew Safe After Hormuz FiringViolent Clashes Mar Bengal Phase 1 Voting As Tamil Stars Contribute To 82% TurnoutFrance Waives Airport Transit Visa For Indian Nationals, Boosts Travel EaseTop Military Leadership Of India And US Engage To Discuss Common Concerns In The Indo-pacificEx-Domestic Worker Arrested in Delhi IIT Graduate Murder; Linked to Alwar CaseTrump Sparks Outrage After Reposting ‘Hellholes’ Remark on India, China Amid Citizenship DebateUS Congressman Urges Pakistan To Act Against LeT, JeM; Renews Focus On Cross-Border TerrorWest Bengal Poll Violence: Blast In Murshidabad Injures Multiple During VotingVijay Writes To EC Seeking Poll Extension Amid 17.69% Early Turnout In Tamil Nadu123Photostories10 beautiful baby girl names that mean grace and eleganceTop 5 footballers influencing men’s fashion right now7 air-purifying plants for terrace gardensAre you using the right spoon? Here’s what each type of spoon is actually designed forGarad to Tangail: 5 underrated textiles from West Bengal you need to knowRoyal birthdays in May 2026: List of upcoming birthdays of Royals across the worldExclusive – Parth Samthaan on Mahid’s popularity, Sehar Hone Ko Hai and work-life balance: ‘We never tried to create controversy or show religion as propaganda’7 ways to make your first home feel right—cozy, functional, and personalMeghan Markle to Katy Perry: Ultimate celebrity backyards that serve as private hideawaysTop 5 elite residential neighbourhoods in Lucknow for end-users and investors123Hot PicksBengal Election 2026UP Board Class 10 result 2026Bengal election dos and don’tsTamil Nadu pollsSIR ProtestTN election dos and don’tsBank Holidays AprilTop TrendingWest Bengal electionTamil Nadu electionDianna RussiniNFL TradeTaylor SwiftMike VrabelUPMSP 12th ResultAnna KournikovasDNA TestIPL Orange Cap

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MOTHABARI (MALDA): Hundreds of voters deleted during the SIR exercise mobbed this TOI correspondent at Mothabari in Bengal’s Malda on Thursday, polling day, asking whether he was there to “enlist” their names.In the first week of this month, this village made headlines after aggrieved voters held judicial officers engaged in SIR work hostage for hours….

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