Month: May 2026

U.K. police renew call for witnesses as they broaden inquiry into Former Prince Andrew

May 22, 2026 admin

Britain’s Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew. File | Photo Credit: AP British police appealed for witnesses on Friday (May 22, 2026) as they sought to broaden their investigation into potential offences by the former Prince Andrew, including sexual misconduct. Thames Valley Police issued the statement as it updated reporters on its investigation into…

World

Demand driving growth, but economic outlook ‘somewhat clouded’ by supply issues: RBI

May 22, 2026 admin

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) logo inside its headquarters in Mumbai. | Photo Credit: REUTERS While India’s domestic demand remains a key driver of growth, the near-term outlook for the economy is “somewhat clouded” due to supply side pressures brought on by the West Asia crisis, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said in…

Business

RBI injects ₹81,590 crore transient liquidity into banking system via 3-day VRR auction

May 22, 2026 admin

RBI said the funds were infused at a 5.26% cut-off rate. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday (May 22, 2206) injected ₹81,590 crore of transient liquidity into the banking system through a three-day variable rate repo (VRR) auction. Transient liquidity refers to temporary cash flow fluctuations in a…

Business

ISL | How Ashley Westwood turned Kerala Blasters’ fortunes around

May 22, 2026 admin

Kerala Blaster’s coach Ashley Westwood. | Photo Credit: THULASI KAKKAT Kerala Blasters was staring at relegation midway through the 2026 ISL season with just one point from six matches. Kerala Blasters had its worst start in history and coach David Catala was under fire. A 1-1 draw against East Bengal in the away match gave faint…

Sports

First BMTC bus service reaches Kaniminike BDA apartments after 12 years

May 22, 2026 admin

Residents had long sought a bus service connecting the locality either to Kengeri, Majestic or a Metro station. | Photo Credit: File photo After a wait of almost 12 years, residents of the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) apartments at Kaniminike, located off the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway, finally got their first BMTC bus service, addressing their long-pending demand for better public transport connectivity…

Nation

RO systems should be maintained properly to be effective, says study

May 22, 2026 admin

The authors of the study argue that using only RO devices as a stand-alone solution to urban drinking water safety may not be effective. | Photo Credit: File photo Installing reverse osmosis (RO) systems alone at home is not a guarantee for safe drinking water, a recent study has found. While the technology has been…

Nation

United Nations Refugee Agency says $1 million worth of aid lost in Russian strike in Ukraine

May 22, 2026 admin

United Nations Refugee Agency says million worth of aid lost in Russian strike in Ukraine

The supplies were destined to be ‌distributed to displaced and war-affected people in frontline areas in Ukraine, and deprive people of critical ‌assistance at a time of significant need as forced displacement and evacuations continue from frontline ⁠regions, according to UNHCR. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The United Nations Refugee Agency on Friday (May 22,…

World

Prokofiev, who is in fine nick, may score an encore in the Col. Desraj Urs Trophy

May 22, 2026 admin

Prokofiev, who is in fine nick, may score an encore in the Col. Desraj Urs Trophy (1,600m), the main event of the races to be held here on Saturday (May 23). False rails (width about 2.5m from 1,600m to the winning post) will be in position. 1. ROYAL TERN PLATE (1,200m), maiden 3-y-o only, (Terms),…

Sports

Kenyan public transport operators call off strike after President vows to reduce fuel prices

May 22, 2026 admin

Public transport operators in Kenya called off a planned strike after the President pledged measures to reduce fuel prices amid rising economic pressure. | Photo Credit: AP Kenya’s public transport operators on Friday (May 22, 2026) called off a nationwide strike that had been suspended for a week to allow talks over rising fuel prices….

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Guppies lie about mate choice to trick rivals

May 22, 2026 admin

By >Anne-Marie Hodge, University of Wyoming When it comes to sex among guppies, competition is high for those at the top of the game. To get around this predicament, >a recent study has shown, guppies use trickery. Competition in fish of the Poeciliidae family (fresh-water fish to which guppies belong) is especially intense, because members…

Science