Month: May 2026

Alberta province plans public vote on whether to hold referendum on leaving Canada

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Alberta province plans public vote on whether to hold referendum on leaving Canada

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Canada’s oil-rich province of Alberta will hold a referendum in October on leaving Canada, but the province’s premier said it won’t actually be a vote on whether to separate. Danielle Smith said voters instead would be deciding whether it’s time to hold a referendum on quitting…

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Jharkhand police seize narcotics worth more than ₹50 lakh in two separate operations; five held

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Jharkhand police seize narcotics worth more than ₹50 lakh in two separate operations; five held

In another operation in Hazaribag district, five persons were arrested, and 54 grams of brown sugar was seized from their possession. (File photo used for representational purpose only) | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphotos “Jharkhand Police arrested five people and seized narcotics worth more than ₹50 lakh in two separate operations across two districts,” officials said…

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U.S. Navy official says Taiwan arms sales on ‘pause’ over Iran war; Taiwan claims no information from U.S.

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U.S. Navy official says Taiwan arms sales on ‘pause’ over Iran war; Taiwan claims no information from U.S.

U.S. Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Taiwan’s presidential office said on Friday (May 22, 2026) it had not received any information about ​the U.S. adjusting military sales, after a senior U.S. ‌official suggested there was a pause due to ​the need to have enough arms for ⁠the war…

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Pakistan vs Australia ODI: Babar Azam back in Pakistan squad for Australia ODIs

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Pakistan vs Australia ODI: Babar Azam back in Pakistan squad for Australia ODIs

Pakistan’s Babar Azam. File | Photo Credit: AP Star batter Babar Azam is back in Pakistan’s 16-man squad to face world champions Australia in the three-match ODI series starting next week, selectors said on Friday (May 22, 2026). Azam missed the away series in Bangladesh with a fitness issue in March, but scored 588 runs…

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NATO meeting: Marco Rubio embarks on another mission to ease tensions with allies

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NATO meeting: Marco Rubio embarks on another mission to ease tensions with allies

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is on his latest mission to assuage nervous U.S. allies in Europe about the Trump administration’s intentions with North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or at least put a friendlier face on whipsawing changes and uncertainty about American troop reductions. Mr. Rubio will attend a NATO Foreign Ministers’ meeting in…

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Chitra Lakshumanan explores the diversity in the Bharatanatyam repertoire

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Chitra Lakshumanan explores the diversity in the Bharatanatyam repertoire

Chitra Lakshumanan performing at The Music Academy in Chennai. | Photo Credit: B. Velankanni Raj The solo Bharatanatyam recital of Chitra Lakshumanan, disciple of Srekala Bharath, was presented as part of the HCL Concert Series at The Music Academy. Chitra commenced her performance with a shlokam on Muruga, followed by the Shadakshara Kouthuvam in raga…

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Sports startup SWOT Sportech uses analytics and biomechanics to train young athletes

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Sports startup SWOT Sportech uses analytics and biomechanics to train young athletes

SWOT is a startup that combines sports analytics, biomechanics, exercise physiology, sports psychology and nutrition to help athletes improve performance while reducing injury risks. | Photo Credit: Getty images With sports science in India largely concentrated around elite athletes, SWOT Sportech is attempting to take data-driven training to the grassroots. The startup, founded by sports…

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New CEO has ‘hands full’ of challenges, says Air India’s Campbell

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New CEO has ‘hands full’ of challenges, says Air India’s Campbell

File photo of Air India Chief Executive Campbell Wilson. | Photo Credit: PTI Air India Chief Executive Campbell Wilson has said his successor will have “hands full” as the carrier struggles with a ban on using Pakistan’s airspace, fallout from the Iran war and higher operating costs due to strong U.S. dollar. Speaking at an…

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Trump ‘slush fund’ sinks Senate Immigration Bill

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Trump ‘slush fund’ sinks Senate Immigration Bill

U.S. Senate Republicans abandoned plans on Thursday (May 21, 2026) to advance major immigration enforcement legislation after furious internal disagreement over a proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for U.S. President Donald Trump’s allies who claim they were unfairly targeted by federal agencies. The collapse was a significant setback for Mr. Trump and party leaders, who…

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