Month: May 2026

Parents, coaches play vital role in nurturing sportspersons: Minister

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Sports Minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy on Sunday said that parents and coaches play an invaluable role in helping young sportspersons realise their potential. He was speaking at the valedictory function of the summer coaching camps organised by the Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh at the DSA Indoor Stadium in Gopalapatnam. The Minister said that the…

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Ukraine hits Russian energy targets and denies striking Kremlin-occupied nuclear plant

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Ukraine denied Moscow’s claims on Sunday (May 31, 2026) that a Ukrainian drone struck the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, as Kyiv launched fresh strikes overnight on Russian energy sites. Ukraine’s General Staff on Sunday (May 31, 2026) said Ukrainian drones had struck the Saratov oil refinery in southwestern Russia, causing a “large-scale fire.” It said…

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U.S. to send only used nuclear submarines to Australia in amended defence deal

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Australia will only receive used nuclear-powered submarines from the United States as part of an agreement to “streamline” the AUKUS deal, with the move branded on Sunday as a “cost-effective” measure by Defence Minister Richard Marles. The two nations — together with the third partner in their security pact, Britain — met at Singapore’s Shangri-La…

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Bangalore Astronomical Society featured in Mann Ki Baat

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Bangalore Astronomical Society promotes astronomy through regular sessions and workshops. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT A two-decade-old Bengaluru-based non-profit volunteer group, Bangalore Astronomical Society (BAS), which promotes astronomy through regular sessions and workshops, was featured in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 134th episode of Mann Ki Baat. Mr. Modi mentioned that the BAS organises astronomy sessions…

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BJP to host Nepal ruling party delegation in outreach to new govt.

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The meeting between the two ruling parties of India and Nepal is being viewed as an effort to increase the political conversation between New Delhi and Kathmandu. File | Photo Credit: AFP A five-member delegation of Nepal’s ruling party, the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), under the leadership of its chairperson Rabi Lamichhane, will visit India from…

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Malta’s Labour Party wins record fourth term in parliamentary election

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Malta’s Prime Minister and Labour Party leader Robert Abela waves to supporters after the party won a record-breaking fourth consecutive general election, at the party headquarters in Hamrun, Malta, May 31, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Prime Minister Robert Abela’s Labour Party claimed a record fourth successive general election victory in Malta on Sunday (May…

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Emergency operation centres activated in district ahead of monsoon

May 31, 2026 admin

With the southwest monsoon expected to make landfall in the State this week, the district administration has activated emergency operation centres in all seven taluks. The round-the-clock centres were opened a week ago, since initial forecasts predicted an early onset of the rainy season by May 24. The Taluk Emergency Operation Centres (TEOCs) have been…

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Iran says does not trust U.S. as Trump toughens terms

May 31, 2026 admin

Iran’s chief negotiator warned the United States is not to be trusted on Sunday (May 31, 2026), saying Tehran would not agree to any deal with Washington unless it fully secures Iranian rights. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf’s remarks came as reports emerged that U.S. President Donald Trump had sent a tougher peace proposal back to Iran,…

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The Hindu Huddle panel to throw light on AI and its impact

May 31, 2026 admin

Image used for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Artificial Intelligence is the flavour of the times. It is not the preserve of technology geeks anymore, and it is impacting all our lives in ways known and unknown. Many of us already use AI models in our jobs and in our homes. The…

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Light to moderate rain on Monday, Tuesday

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Light to moderate rain with thundershowers likely at a few places in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Uttara Kannada districts on June 1 and June 2. | Photo Credit: File photo Light to moderate rain with thundershowers likely at a few places in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Uttara Kannada districts on June 1 and June 2….

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