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Fuel prices have seen another significant jump, with petrol and diesel costs rising by Rs 2.61 and Rs 2.71 per litre respectively. This marks the fourth increase in under two weeks, pushing cumulative hikes close to Rs 7.5 per litre. Consumers face mounting pressure as import costs climb due to global crude oil prices and a weaker rupee.

Yes, colonial era clubs are a privilege overdue for an eviction. But then what? Do the honours simply pass on to a new elite? What citizens must ask of any reform is, now do we get to sit on the lawns?

Former actor-model Twisha Sharma's funeral took place in Bhopal amidst her family's fight for justice. The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognizance of the case, following allegations of dowry harassment. A specialized AIIMS Delhi team conducted a second post-mortem to meticulously preserve evidence and investigate injuries, aiming to uncover the truth behind her suspicious death.

Australian cricketer Travis Head and wife Jessica faced online abuse from some Indian fans after Head’s on-field spat and alleged handshake snub involving Virat Kohli during an IPL 2026 match. Jessica said friends and family were also targeted. The incident followed SRH’s win over RCB and reignited concerns about toxic social media behaviour in cricket.

BJP secured a massive victory in Falta, winning by over a lakh votes, marking its highest margin in the 2026 assembly elections. The Trinamool Congress suffered a significant defeat, coming in fourth, while the CPM emerged as a distant second. This outcome suggests a notable shift in minority votes towards the CPM and Congress.

Intimate gatherings around music, conversation and craft are drawing a new generation of audiences to floor seating and slow listening

Mark Zuckerberg's goodbye memo to 8,000 fired Meta employees on May 20 doubled as a message to the 70,000 staff still standing. The Meta CEO made two promises: no further company-wide layoffs in 2026, and better communication after weeks of internal anxiety. The memo lands as Meta funnels $125-145 billion into AI infrastructure, shifts 7,000 staff to AI projects, and cancels 6,000 open roles.

Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi etched his name in T20 history, becoming the highest-scoring teenager in a single tournament with 583 runs in IPL 2026, surpassing Devdutt Padikkal's record. Despite a rare off-day against Mumbai Indians, the young sensation's stellar season, marked by an incredible strike rate and a century, has propelled RR to the playoffs.