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- Four crew members eject safely after two Navy jets crash during air show in Idaho
All four crew members ejected safely after two Navy jets collided and crashed on Sunday (May 17, 2026) during an air show at the Mountain Home Air Force Base in western Idaho, officials said. The collision involved two U.S. Navy EA18-G Growlers from the Electronic Attack Squadron 129 in Whidbey Island, Washington, said Cmdr Amelia…Read More “Four crew members eject safely after two Navy jets crash during air show in Idaho” »
- WHO keeps evaluation of hantavirus as ‘low risk’ as ship approaches end of voyage
The cruise ship MV Hondius, affected by a hantavirus outbreak, leaves the port of Granadilla de Abona, Tenerife. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The World Health Organization said on Sunday (May 17, 2026) it was maintaining its assessment of the hantavirus outbreak as “low risk” as the cruise ship where the outbreak originated approached the…Read More “WHO keeps evaluation of hantavirus as ‘low risk’ as ship approaches end of voyage” »
- Revisiting India’s entry onto the nuclear stage
Nuclear reactions are processes that alter the identity of an atomic nucleus. Atoms in itself are incredibly small, and the atomic nucleus occupies less than one ten-trillionth of an atom’s volume, despite containing almost all of its mass. While chemical reactions involve the rearrangement of electrons, nuclear reactions alter protons or neutrons. Be it fission…Read More “Revisiting India’s entry onto the nuclear stage” »
- Morning Digest: Kerala Cabinet to take oath today; India, Sweden agree to elevate ties to Strategic Partnership, and more
Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar receives the list of cabinet ministers from the Chief Minister-designate V.D. Satheesan ahead of the swearing-in ceremony, at the Lok Bhavan, in Thiruvananthapuram. Photo: X/@KeralaGovernor via PTI Satheesan names 20 Ministers; Kerala Cabinet to take oath on May 18 A day before his swearing-in ceremony, Kerala’s Chief Minister-designate V.D. Satheesan… - Kerala swearing-in ceremony LIVE: Satheesan, along with Cabinet, to take oath today
A day before his swearing-in ceremony, Kerala’s Chief Minister-designate V.D. Satheesan on Sunday (May 17, 2026) unveiled the 20-member Council of Ministers of the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) government. Congress will have 11 Ministers in the Cabinet – Ramesh Chennithala, Sunny Joseph, K. Muraleedharan, A.P. Anil Kumar, P.C. Vishnunadh, T. Siddique, Bindu Krishna, K.A….Read More “Kerala swearing-in ceremony LIVE: Satheesan, along with Cabinet, to take oath today” »
- IPL 2026 DC vs RR: ‘Starc’s work ethic, preparation with his own plans, training are above par’, says Badani
Delhi Capitals’ Mitchell Starc during an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 T20 cricket match between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals, in New Delhi, on May 17, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI For a long period of the night, Rajasthan Royals seemed destined to bury Delhi Capitals under a massive first-innings score, until Mitchell Starc arrived… - India, Sweden agree to elevate ties to Strategic Partnership
India and Sweden on Sunday (May 17, 2026) agreed to elevate their relationship to a Strategic Partnership, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with his Swedish counterpart, Ulf Kristersson, focusing on trade, technology, defence, and other key sectors. Mr. Modi, who arrived earlier today for a two-day visit, was also awarded the ‘Royal Order…Read More “India, Sweden agree to elevate ties to Strategic Partnership” »
- IPL 2026 DC vs RR: ‘I don’t think slow ball is a weakness for Sooryavanshi,’ says Vikram Rathour
Rajasthan Royals’ Vaibhav Sooryavanshi during an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 T20 cricket match between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals, in New Delhi on May 17, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s blistering 21-ball 46 laid the foundation for what looked like a towering Rajasthan Royals total, before Mitchell Starc’s fiery spell at the… - Super Chess Classic: Praggnanandhaa draws with Keymer
A file image of Indian Grand Master R. Praggnanandhaa. Photo: Special Arrangement. Indian Grand Master R. Praggnanandhaa played out a draw with Vincent Keymer of Germany to stay in joint lead after the third round of the Super Chess Classic, part of the Grand chess tour. After a well-deserved victory over Javokhir Sindarov of Uzbekistan…Read More “Super Chess Classic: Praggnanandhaa draws with Keymer” »
- Verstappen’s Nuerburgring 24 hrs hopes dashed by driveshaft failure
The pit crew works on the leading Max Verstappen’s Mercedes AMG GT3 car, right, as it completes a pit stop at the same time as the second-placed Mercedes-AMG Team RAVENOL, on May 17, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP Max Verstappen’s hopes of winning the Nuerburgring 24 Hours endurance race on his debut were dashed by…Read More “Verstappen’s Nuerburgring 24 hrs hopes dashed by driveshaft failure” »