Month: May 2026

Transporters announce 4% hike in freight rates to pass on extra burden

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Transporters announce 4% hike in freight rates to pass on extra burden

With diesel prices increasing and fuel shortages impacting the free movement of trucks, transporters have decided to increase freight rates with effect from 20th May 2026 to pass on the extra burden to the customers. This is going to fuel inflation.  To offset the diesel price hike, the transporters have introduced a new calculation method…

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Mexico arrests municipal president, five others in corruption probe

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Mexico arrests municipal president, five others in corruption probe

“The former ‌municipal president ​of Yecapixtla was among ⁠those arrested in the operation,” the special prosecutor said. File | Photo Credit: Reuters “​Mexican authorities arrested the ‌municipal president of ​Atlatlahucan ⁠and five other political figures in ‌an investigation into corruption ‌and organised ‌crime ⁠in central ⁠Morelos state,” special prosecutor Ulises Lara said ​in ‌a video…

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After State-run schools, Vande Mataram now compulsory in all Bengal madrasas

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After State-run schools, Vande Mataram now compulsory in all Bengal madrasas

West Bengal Directorate of Madrasa Education also issued an official order making the singing of ‘Vande Mataram’ compulsory in all State-aided madrasas. File photo for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: The Hindu The West Bengal Directorate of Madrasa Education has made the singing of “Vande Mataram” mandatory during assembly prayers before classes in all…

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U.S. shuts India-based call centre operation that defrauded elderly Americans

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U.S. shuts India-based call centre operation that defrauded elderly Americans

U.S. authorities have shut down an India-based call centre operation that allegedly defrauded hundreds of elderly Americans of millions of dollars through tech support scams, following a years-long investigation that led to the conviction of five “telemarketing fraudsters”. In a social media post on Wednesday (May 20, 2026), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Boston…

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Two killed after drone attack on Syzran, says Russia’s Samara region Governor

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Two killed after drone attack on Syzran, says Russia’s Samara region Governor

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, in an overnight address, said there has recently been productive contact with the U.S., ‌which has tried to mediate talks to end ​the war. Files | Photo Credit: Reuters “Two people were killed in a drone attack ​on the town of Syzran in Russia’s Samara ‌region on the Volga River,” the…

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IPL 2026: Hardik Pandya fined 10% of match fee, handed one demerit point for knocking bails off

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IPL 2026: Hardik Pandya fined 10% of match fee, handed one demerit point for knocking bails off

Hardik Pandya admitted to the offence and accepted the sanction imposed by Match Referee Rajiv Seth. File picture | Photo Credit: Reuters Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Hardik Pandya has been fined 10% of his match fee and handed one demerit point for abuse of cricket equipment after he forcefully knocked the bails of the wicket…

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Indonesia says eight miners killed by Papua rebels

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Indonesia says eight miners killed by Papua rebels

Separatists in Indonesia’s restive eastern Papua region have shot and killed eight gold miners they claimed were undercover members of the security forces, the military said on Thursday (May 21, 2026). The miners were attacked while working in the far-flung district of Yahukimo, Papua Pegunungan province, on Wednesday (May 20, 2026), military spokesman Wirya Arthadiguna…

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International Tea Day 2026: How to brew the perfect cup of Darjeeling tea? We find out at Flurys Kolkata

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International Tea Day 2026: How to brew the perfect cup of Darjeeling tea? We find out at Flurys Kolkata

At Flurys, time steeps gently, like tea leaves in hot water. Outside, Park Street swells with taxis, office-goers and the familiar chaos of Kolkata in May. Inside, teaspoons clink against porcelain cups, like they have for nearly a century, and waiters carry teapots with solemn concentration. Founded in 1927 by Swiss expatriate couple Mr and…

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Adani Power to acquire 24% stake in JPVL, thermal assets for ₹4,194 crore

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Adani Power to acquire 24% stake in JPVL, thermal assets for ₹4,194 crore

Adani Power has inked a Business Transfer Agreement for the acquisition of the 180 MW thermal power plant of Jaiprakash Associates located in Churk. File Image | Photo Credit: Reuters Adani Power on Thursday (May 21, 2026) said it has entered into definitive agreements to acquire a 24% stake in Jaiprakash Power Ventures and other…

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