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May
Summary: Bengaluru bids to get out of a jam ...Read more
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May
Summary: West Bengal | Playing with fire ...Read more
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May
Summary: Karnataka | Pitfalls of the caste count ...Read more
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May
Summary: Microsoft will reduce its workforce by 3%. This affects about 7,000 employees globally. The company aims to streamline operations. Microsoft seeks a flatter structure. It prioritizes engineering talent for AI. New performance management includes a rehire ban. Microsoft follows an industry trend. Other tech firms also focus on efficiency. These changes follow better-than-expected quarterly results....Read more
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May
Summary: India's Ministry of External Affairs refuted Donald Trump's claim that trade was used as leverage to broker a ceasefire with Pakistan during Operation Sindoor. The MEA emphasized that the ceasefire was a result of Pakistan's request after Indian strikes on its air bases....Read more
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Summary: In a surprising turn, the US and China have agreed to de-escalate their trade war, with the US significantly reducing tariffs on Chinese goods. Beijing responded by lowering its tariffs on US products. This truce, reached in Geneva, has stunned markets and analysts, as it appears China secured its objectives without major economic reforms. ...Read more
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May
Summary: Despite the India-Pakistan ceasefire, India's economic measures against Pakistan remain in effect. These actions, initiated after the Pahalgam attack, include the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, impacting Pakistan's water resources and agriculture. A complete ban on direct and indirect trade further cripples Pakistan's economy by blocking $500 million in goods....Read more
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Summary: The Bombay High Court had ordered the formation of an expert committee to examine and review the safety protocols for children in schools and other educational institutions...Read more
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May
Summary: According to the Punjab Police, two people were arrested in Malerkotla for passing on troop movements to a Pakistan-based handler...Read more
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Summary: A new global capacity centre policy would be brought in the State to create employment opportunities and increase investments in the service sector, Rajasthan Chief Minister says...Read more
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May
Summary: The US government on Tuesday announced fresh funding cuts to Harvard, a day after the elite school's president said it shared "common ground" with the Trump administration on many issues....Read more
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May
Summary: US President Donald Trump, on Tuesday, reiterated the US' role in brokering peace between India and Pakistan, saying he told the two sides to "not trade nuclear missiles (and) trade the things that you make so beautifully"....Read more
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May
Summary: Border Security Force soldier Deepak Chingakham made a huge contribution in destroying a Pakistani post before he received critical injuries from enemy artillery fire, a senior BSF officer told reporters in Manipur's capital Imphal on Tuesday....Read more
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May
Summary: Standing in front of the advanced S-400 air defence system in Punjab's Adampur, which Pakistan claimed it had destroyed, PM Modi exposed Islamabad's blatant lies when he made a televised address from the forward air force base....Read more
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May
Summary: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested two persons belonging to banned militant groups for their involvement in the brutal killing of a woman and burning and looting of houses by armed militants in Manipur's Jiribam district....Read more
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May
Virat Kohli Retires from Test Cricket: The End of an Era By Vishal Mishra Updated: May 12, 2025 Virat Kohli Bids Farewell to Test Cricket: "Not Easy, But Feels Right" In a move that has sent shockwaves across the cricketing world, Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli has announced his retirement from Test cricket with immediate effect. The 36-year-old batting maestro shared an emotional post on Instagram, confirming his decision to step away from the longest format of the game after a stellar 14-year career. Kohli’s retirement follows that of Rohit Sharma (who retired last week) and Ravichandran Ashwin (who called it quits in December), marking the end…
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May
Summary: Hamas announced Sunday it will release Edan Alexander, the last known American hostage in Gaza, as part of a deal with the US aimed at broadening efforts to reach a ceasefire and resume humanitarian aid. The announcement comes just days before US President Donald Trump begins a tour of the Middle East. ... Read more In a surprising development amid ongoing conflict, Hamas has announced the forthcoming release of U.S. soldier Edan Alexander as part of renewed efforts to establish a ceasefire in Gaza. The release, which Hamas says comes after several days of covert discussions with U.S.…