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https://ift.tt/lpPUMbw The Jabalpur High Court has ordered Rs 10 lakh compensation for a software engineer from Gwalior who spent 57 days in jail after airport authorities wrongly identified amchur powder (dried mango powder) in his bag as a narcotic substance. The case dates back to 2010, when Ajay Singh arrived at Raja Bhoj Airport in Bhopal to board a flight to Delhi. During the security check, airport screening equipment triggered an alert when his bag passed through the detection system. A powdery substance found in the bag was treated as a suspected narcotic, and Ajay Singh was taken into custody. The security personnel stationed at the airport relied on the machine alert and treated the recovered substance as a banned drug. Ajay Singh was arrested on serious charges linked to narcotics and sent to jail. It was only after a forensic examination, 57 days later, that the substance was confirmed to be ordinary amchur powder used in cooking. He was subsequently released. 16-Y...

https://ift.tt/rF0uvsG The Ahmedabad Crime Branch has arrested a 53-year-old actor who had been on the run after failing to return to prison following parole in a murder case. The accused, identified as Hemant Nagindas Purshottamdas (Vaishnav), also known as Hemant Modi, was arrested near Gheekanta Metro Station in Ahmedabad. Police said he had been on the run since 2014 after not surrendering at the end of a 30-day parole period granted by the Gujarat High Court while serving a life sentence. Murder Case Dates Back To 2005 According to police, Hemant Vaishnav was convicted in connection with a murder case linked to a 2005 clash in Ahmedabad's Naroda area. The case was registered under IPC sections 302, 324, 147, 148, 149 and 120(B), along with Section 135(1) of the Bombay Police Act. Investigators said the case stemmed from a fight between two groups over a land dispute in the Parshwanath Township area near Azad Chowk on the night of June 15, 2005. Narendra alias Nan...

https://ift.tt/o4Ppwxv Actor Rhea Chakraborty said she has been missing herself as she announced a break from social media to "reconnect with what feels real". Chakraborty shared a post on her Instagram handle on Tuesday and said online noise feels heavy. "Lately, I've been missing myself a little. The constant noise, the scrolling, the keeping up - it's all started to feel heavier than I expected. I miss being present without thinking about capturing the moment. I miss quiet. I miss simply being," she wrote. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rhea Chakraborty (@rhea_chakraborty) "So, I'm taking a step back for a while - to slow down, breathe a little deeper, and reconnect with what feels real. Choosing lived moments over posted ones, for now. See you soon," she added. Chakraborty will next feature in the Netflix series Family Business , which will also mark her return t...

https://ift.tt/uoeDdzN Cockroach Janta Party, a satire website that surfaced just days ago, has over 6.6 million followers on Instagram. The website's Instagram handle has so far shared around 50 posts including both images and short videos, which the Meta-owned platform calls "reels". The Instagram and X handles of the website describes itself as "A political front of the youth, by the youth, for the youth." The website, whose footnote says it is a work of satire, was created by an individual identified as Abhijeet Dipke. He calls himself "Founding President" of "Cockroach Janta Party". The website has a form which people can fill to "join" the so-called "party". The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), formed by former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and others in 2012, has 1.9 million followers on Instagram. The BJP has some 8.7 million followers on the same social media platform, while the Congress has 13.2 million fo...

https://ift.tt/yJmI1At Karan Kundrra's dreamy proposal to longtime girlfriend Tejasswi Prakash on Desi Bling has been the talk of social media ever since the episode aired.  While fans celebrated the romantic moment and flooded the internet with clips from the show, it was Karan's former girlfriend Anusha Dandekar's unexpected social media post that added drama to the conversation. Anusha's Cryptic Post Anusha took to her Instagram Stories with a message that instantly caught attention. She wrote, "I'm Thanking God!!! #iykyk." Though Anusha did not name anyone or directly reference the proposal, the timing of the post was enough to set social media buzzing. Many users quickly began speculating whether the cryptic message was aimed at her ex-boyfriend. Internet Reactions The chatter soon spilled onto Reddit, where one user shared a screenshot of Anusha's post with the caption, "Anusha Dandekar reaction after Karan Kundrra's Pro...

https://ift.tt/SGw8B6C Virat Kohli conceded that he went through a distressing phase after stepping down from India captaincy but profusely thanked Rahul Dravid and Vikram Rathour for helping rediscover the joy of playing cricket. Kohli moved away from captaincy in 2022, and that year he tallied a mere 265 runs from six Tests at an average of 26.5 with just one fifty. Dravid, who took over the stewardship of the Indian team in November 2021 along with batting coach Rathour, then rekindled the hunger in Kohli, putting a kind arm around the struggling star batter. “Only when I left captaincy, I opened up and I shared a lot more with people like Rahul Bhai and Vikram Rathour. I had a great run in Test cricket in 2023 and whenever I meet them, I always thank them from the bottom of my heart. “They really took care of me in a way that made me feel like I wanted to play for them. I want to perform. I want to go out there and grind it out. They were so caring and nurturing. They made me reali...

https://ift.tt/SPJx3lY Director Venkat Prabhu has sent fans into a frenzy after gifting Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay the iconic TN07 CM 2026 number plate from The Greatest of All Time (GOAT). The special number plate was seen on the car driven by Vijay's character in the 2024 blockbuster, but what once looked like an interesting cinematic detail is now being revisited as a possible prediction of his political journey. Venkat Prabhu recently met Vijay and presented him with the memorable prop, sharing pictures from the meeting on X. Alongside the photos, he wrote, "A history is made. From a thought to a vision to this moment. Happy to have met our honourable CM @TVKVijayHQ na today and present the very first manifestation of # GOAT . This is only the beginning. TN07CM2026." For many, the number plate has become more than just a movie prop. In GOAT , Vijay's character is seen driving a vehicle carrying the registration TN07 CM 2026 - a detail that caught fans...

https://ift.tt/2gmQGor Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has stressed that young batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi needs to sharpen his fielding skills before he steps up to play for the senior national men's team. In the Rajasthan Royals' five-wicket loss to Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Sooryavanshi was involved in misfields which led to crucial runs being conceded as the visitors couldn't defend 193/8. "I believe scouts should also take a fielding test while scouting players. The scouts are bringing the right players; they are doing a great job, but I have not seen Vaibhav Sooryavanshi take a single catch yet. If he wants to play for India, he needs to improve his fielding ability. He needs to pass that fielding test first. "The ball that came towards him was at a good height. I understand that when a batter plays a flick shot, taking a catch can sometimes become difficult for a fielder as it becomes a blind spot, especially when the ball ...

https://ift.tt/cWNLFKS A wild rhinoceros aggressively charged at a safari jeep in the Bansbari range of Assam's Manas National Park, creating tense moments for tourists inside the forest reserve. A video of the incident has now gone viral on social media, drawing widespread attention. The incident occurred during a routine jungle safari when the rhino suddenly approached a stationary open jeep carrying tourists. Within seconds, the animal rammed the vehicle with force using its horn, leaving passengers terrified.  The viral video shows the rhino repeatedly pushing and attempting to lift or overturn the safari vehicle while frightened tourists remain seated inside. The jeep can be seen shaking violently under the impact as people scream in panic during the close encounter. Rhino Attacks, Tries To Flip Safari Jeep At Assam National Park https://t.co/nwNrjTqyHT pic.twitter.com/7HldNELq04 — NDTV (@ndtv) May 17, 2026 Despite the frightening situation, the safari driver displ...

https://ift.tt/prE7LUd Actor and former radio jockey RJ Mahvash opened up about dating rumours involving Punjab Kings cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal and said that she stood by him during a difficult period of his life. In a recent interview with Pinkvilla , Mahvash was asked about the rumours and she said that they were just good friends and added that she was a support for him during his separation with ex-wife Dhanashree Verma. Mahvash also spoke about the reports around their alleged argument. "People have a habit of making a fuss over small things. It is not such a big deal when you go through it. Like two friends had an argument and they follow-unfollowed each other. And the matter ends there. In fact, when you are comfortable talk absolute non-sense with friends, you should not hold any grudges against them. So I would always wish him all the best and my best wishes will always be with him. There's no such big deal in it," Mahvash said in the interview. “No, there ...

https://ift.tt/SaFLPWN Pivoting further from advocating family planning at one point, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has announced that his government will give incentives of Rs 30,000 to families on the birth of a third child and Rs 40,000 for the fourth. The decision has sparked criticism from other parties, which have linked it to the Centre's push for increasing seats in the Lok Sabha and questioned why a policy for family planning at the national level is not being implemented.  Speaking at an event at Narsannapeta in Srikakulam district on Saturday, Naidu said, "I have thought about this many times. In the past, I worked towards family planning. But today, once again, children are our wealth, and a need has arisen for all of us to work for their sake." "That is why I have taken another decision. For the third child, we will give Rs 30,000 immediately upon birth. For the fourth child, we will give Rs 40,000," the Telugu Desam Party ch...

https://ift.tt/EGdqmYQ Kolkata Knight Riders' pacer Matheesha Pathirana finally got into action for them on Saturday, but their joy was short-lived as the pacer ended up hurting his left calf during the match against Gujarat Titans at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The Sri Lankan fast bowler was bought for a whopping sum of Rs 18 crore at the IPL 2026 auction. He, however, missed the initial phase of the tournament due to a calf injury he had suffered in the T20 World Cup 2026 that concluded in March. In his maiden game for KKR, the pacer bowled only eight balls before walking off the ground due to injury. Matheesha Pathirana retired hurt just after 8 balls - KKR buys him in 18 CR in Auction. - Missed half season due to injury. - Joins KKR after half season. - Today is Debut match of Pathirana for KKR. - Bowled only 8 balls & retired hurt. pic.twitter.com/1WsZqmInlU — VIKAS (@Vikas662005) May 16, 2026 UNREAL BAD LUCK Matheesha Pathirana leaving the field - He looked...

https://ift.tt/ZpAV98L Daniel Craig was last seen as the iconic James Bond in the 2021 film No Time to Die . The official search for the next 007 reportedly began in mid-May 2026. Earlier today, director Shekhar Kapur voted for action star John Abraham as his preferred choice for the role. What's Happening Shekhar Kapur took to X and wrote, "As the search for the next Bond heats up, my vote for the next James Bond after Daniel Craig would be John Abraham. He has the cool 'shaken, not stirred' persona and is certainly a good actor with the 'Bond charm'. By the way, Daniel Craig was cast as James Bond after the producers saw him in my film Elizabeth. #JamesBond #JohnAbraham @TheJohnAbraham." John Abraham replied, "Thank you so much Sir @shekharkapur. Truly humbled by your words and encouragement. Coming from someone who not only redefined storytelling but also had the instinct to spot Daniel Craig before the world saw Bond in him... this means...

https://ift.tt/lVdOLWs Finfluencer and content creator Ankur Warikoo on Friday (May 15) announced the closure of his education platform that provides upskilling courses. In a social media post, Warikoo said continuing the business "did not make sense", despite the venture's strong financial track record over the past six years. According to Warikoo, the platform achieved significant commercial success during its operation, generating Rs 100 crore in total sales and securing Rs 25 crore in profits. "I am shutting down my 100 crores courses business. We've grown beyond what I could have imagined since we started in 2020," wrote Warikoo in an X (formerly Twitter) post, adding: "5 lakh students. 100 crores in sales. 25 crores in profits. But it makes no sense to continue it." Warikoo added that he would share more details about the decision in another video scheduled for Saturday (May 16) at 8:30 pm IST. "I'll be sharing more about my de...

https://ift.tt/h9rc75m The bilateral summit between the United States and China in Beijing did not feature a single woman. Photographs that emerged from the high-stakes meeting at the Great Hall of the People between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping revealed entirely male delegations. The visuals have triggered widespread backlash and a global debate regarding gender representation at the highest levels of diplomacy. Gita Gopinath, an economics professor at Harvard University, took to X and described the all-male optics as, "A painting of the end of meritocracy: A meeting of the two largest economies and not one woman at the table." She spoke to the Guardian and further described the situation as "inexplicable" about how the two countries ended up with a "single-gender" table despite having many talented women around the world. "We have somehow gravitated back to this idea that what matters is your network and not yo...

https://ift.tt/PqDBao4 Chennai Super Kings' dreams of reaching the IPL 2026 Playoffs were dealt a massive blow as the Ruturaj Gaikwad -led side slumped to a 7-wicket loss against Lucknow Super Giants in Lucknow on Friday. Akash Singh took three wickets against his old side but Kartik Sharma ended up scoring a fiery half-century to take CSK to 187/5 in 20 overs. In response, Mitchell Marsh slammed 90 off just 38 deliveries while Josh Inglis scored 36 as LSG completed the run chase with more than three overs to spare. As a result, CSK dropped to the sixth position with 12 points. They have the same number of points as Rajasthan Royals but they fell down one position in the points table due to an inferior Net Run Rate (NRR). If CSK win both of their remaining matches - Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans, they will have 16 points from 14 matches and that should be just enough to book a Top 4 spot for the five-time champions. However, with 5 teams having the chance to reach 16 ...

https://ift.tt/mHitxA2 US President Donald Trump wrapped up his two-day visit to Beijing on Friday by declaring that his talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping had produced major economic gains for Washington, including large-scale purchases of American aircraft, agricultural goods and energy and medical products. Speaking before departing China, Trump said the meetings had resulted in "fantastic trade deals" and settled "a lot of different problems" in his meetings with China's Xi Jinping this week. However, the details of the deals and problems Trump has spoken about have not come to light yet. "We've made some fantastic trade deals, great for both countries," Trump said after taking a walk with Xi through the gardens of Zhongnanhai, the leadership compound adjacent to the Forbidden City. "We've settled a lot of different problems that other people wouldn't have been able to solve," he added, though he did not specify whi...

https://ift.tt/7jhKl5G US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are set to tackle thorny issues dividing the two superpowers when they meet in Beijing on Thursday, with Iran, trade and Taiwan on the cards. Xi will greet Trump with pomp and ceremony as they meet at 10:00 am (0200 GMT) in the opulent Great Hall of the People, a lavish welcome that belies the deep tensions between the world's biggest economies. The two leaders will also enjoy a state banquet at the hall in the evening, and Trump will visit the historic Temple of Heaven, a World Heritage site where China's emperors once prayed for good harvest. The US president arrived for the two-day summit on Air Force One late Wednesday accompanied by top CEOs, including Nvidia's Jensen Huang and Tesla's Elon Musk -- symbols of business deals Trump hopes to reach. He was given a red carpet welcome, with 300 Chinese youth in white uniforms chanting "welcome" and waving small Chinese and US...

https://ift.tt/wRdDKvW It has been a challenging period for five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians without regular skipper Hardik Pandya , but the game moves on, all-rounder Corbin Bosch said on Wednesday. A narrow loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Raipur on Sunday knocked Mumbai Indians out of playoff contention this season, with Pandya missing the match due to a back spasm. The clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru was the third group-stage game Pandya missed this season, having also sat out the away fixture against Delhi Capitals and the home game against Lucknow Super Giants. "It's obviously been tough. Hardik is not only a leader but a fantastic cricketer as well. We've missed his presence when it comes to the on-field stuff," Bosch told reporters on the eve of MI's contest against Punjab Kings. "I'm sure the people who are making decisions and the people who are looking after him are trying to do the best for him and for the team itsel...

https://ift.tt/KMn1sLp A bomb equipped with a seven-hour timer was found outside a hospital in the Kamdhenu Estate area of Pune's Hadapsar on Wednesday, causing panic in the vicinity. The suspicious object was discovered near the hospital premises. Police immediately alerted the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) and the fire brigade. Teams, including a dog squad, reached the spot and cordoned off the area. BDDS personnel examined the object and shifted it to an open, secure location away from the hospital for further checks. Senior officers also visited the site as investigations began. Preliminary findings indicate the device was a live bomb containing explosive material and a functional timer.  "A low-grade explosive IED was found in the city; investigation is underway on a war footing. The bomb was defused in an open field," said Pune City Police Commissioner Nitesh Kumar. Crime Branch and local police are now working to determine how the bomb was plac...