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IPL Playoff Scenarios: 4 Teams Battling for Final Spot

While CSK has now been eliminated from the race for playoffs, four other teams still have a chance to reach the IPL Playoffs

Interview | Yann Martel on Son of Nobody, myth-making and the legacy of Life of Pi

Martel blends Homericmyth with the breakdown of marriage in his new novel

Indonesia tightens control over key commodities in major trade takeover, influencing global exports

The new regulation announced by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto mandates that a recently set up state-owned enterprise will handle the coun

Startup news and updates: daily roundup (May 22, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Friday, May 22, 2026.

China Foreign Minister to chair UN Security Council meeting in U.S., visit Canada

Beijing has said Xi Jinping is expected to pay a state visit to the U.S. in the fall

How to Choose the Right Fund Option in a ULIP Plan

Choosing how to stash your cash in a Ulip plan can feel a bit like staring at an overly long restaurant menu. You know you want something thats g

From Gym to Office: Versatile Digital Watches for Every Occasion

Lets be real, the daily grind is absolutely hectic nowadays. One minute you are smashing a morning workout session, and the next you are running

Strait Of Hormuz Shutdown, Oil Supply Crisis Triggers 'Red Zone' Warning

Kerala Cabinet: Latin Catholic Church remains dissatisfied with exclusion; Fisheries Minister meets Archbishop

IUML leader and Fisheries Minister Abdul Gafoors mission to iron out difficulties with Church leadership in a closed-door meet with Thiruvanantha

King Charles III passed away? UK radio station issues apology after circulating false news

A British radio station accidentally declared King Charles III dead live on air. Radio Caroline suddenly announced that the king had died, played

VCK, IUML join Tamil Nadu government as Vijay expands Cabinet

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Friday expanded his Cabinet with the induction of VCK MLA Vanni Arasu and IUML MLA A.M. Shahjahan. G

Flipkart's 13-minute delivery really impressive: Walmart Inc President and CEO

Walmart acquired a 77% controlling stake in Flipkart in 2018, in a $16 billion deal. Its shareholding now stands at over 80%.

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: How he made Global Community through Art of Living Foundation

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has inspired social service through the Art of Living Foundation. The spiritual teacher has brought together million

Centre Extends NCB Chief Anurag Garg's Tenure Till July Next Year

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved extension in Garg's deputation tenure as DG, NCB, beyond May 23, 2026, up to July 31, 2027

Hello, Goodbye: Late Show Host Stephen Colbert Bows Out

But one A-lister who eluded the comic to the end was the pope, whom Colbert, a devout Catholic, had long touted as his dream guest.

SC Grants Bail To Accused In UAPA Case Over Recruitment Of Hybrid Terrorists

NEW DELHI, May 22: The Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to Suhail Ahmad Thokar, who was arrested in a UAPA case for allegedly conspiring with

Why coding, AI, and real-world projects are the new foundation of B. Tech education

Some lectures put you to sleep. Some put you in the CEOs chair with a crisis on the table.

CBSE's digital evaluation system likely to continue next year; sources defend mechanism amid OSM controversy

Even as CBSE's newly introduced On-Screen Marking (OSM) system continues to face backlash, Education Ministry sources indicated that the digital

Is UAE Building Anti-Drone Shield Around Oil Facilities Amid Iran Attacks?

Iran has increasingly singled out the Emirates in its war messaging as it attacked the United States and Israeli targets in the Middle East, repe

OTM Identified by Study Respondents as the Leading Travel Trade Show in India and Asia for the Third Consecutive Year

In a customised study commissioned by Fairfest Media and conducted by NielsenIQ, 71% of eligible respondents claimed OTM provides the highest ove

Transcorp Delivers All-Time High Earnings for Q4 and FY26; Declares 30% Dividend and Gains Access to RBIs Centralised Payment Systems With NEFT/RTGS Capabilities

TechD Cybersecurity Launches TECHD ONE: AI-Native Unified Cybersecurity Platform

The new platform debuts on techdefence.ai with four AI-native modules - Dark Vector AI, Provenance AI, Human Trust AI, and OT Shield AI.

PM Modi, Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides hold bilateral meeting

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri are among those present

Ebola Alert: Surveillance, Health Screening Measures Intensified At Kochi Airport

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Health authorities have intensified surveillance and precautionary measures against the Ebola virus at Cochin Internatio

Hate Michael Jackson for Dying Ram Gopal Varma Gets Emotional After Watching Biopic

He further shared how he first watched 'Thriller' in a small video parlour in Vijayawada during his engineering college days.

'If I do attend, I get killed': Donald Trump says he 'has a thing called Iran' stopping him from attending son's wedding

US President Donald Trump said he hopes to attend his eldest son Donald Trump Jr's wedding this weekend, but admitted the timing was difficult am

UP BEd JEE Admit Card 2026 Released: Download Hall Ticket for May 31 Exam

UP BEd JEE Admit Card 2026 download link has been activated by Bundelkhand University. Candidates can download hall tickets before the May 31 exa

ClickUp Cuts 22% Workforce as India's Unincorporated Sector Records Strong Employment Growth

ClickUp has laid off 22 per cent of its workforce, with the company's CEO taking responsibility for the decision amid continued pressure on the g

Getting Threats From Pak, Bangladesh: Man Who Sold Jhalmuri To PM In Bengal

PM Modi stopped at Sao's shop for a brief Jhalmuri snack on April 19 during the high-voltage campaign.

'Nail scratches, eardrum ruptured, head slammed against wall': Family of Delhi woman claims beatings never stopped over dowry demands

A 25-year-old woman died after allegedly falling from her terrace in West Delhi, with her brother alleging dowry harassment and abuse by her in-l

Delhi government to develop 100 'oxygen parks' to improve city climate: CM Rekha Gupta

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced the plan to develop 100 oxygen parks. The first park is coming up in Mukhmelpur village. These parks w

Can Astrotalk build the Amazon of spiritual commerce?

The astrology startup that built a profitable consultations business is now pushing into ecommerce, gemstones, and offline stores, as it bets on

Tragic Road Accident in Odisha Claims Six Lives, CM Expresses Condolences

Bhubaneswar, May 22: A devastating road accident in the Purushottampur area of Ganjam district, Odisha, has resulted in the loss of six lives. Th

Twisha Sharma Case: CCTV System Malfunctioned, Not Tampered With, Says Installer

Bhopal, May 22: In the ongoing investigation into Twisha Sharmas death, a statement from the CCTV installer has emerged. Vinod Vani, the installe

India dominates World's 100 Hottest Cities list for second week in a row; check all names

Indian cities are currently the hottest globally, with 97 out of the top 100 hottest locations. Cities in states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and O

TVK Slams DMK's A Raja Over 'Bent Coconut Tree' Jibe

DMK deputy general secretary A Raja, with a penchant for making controversial remarks, alluded the two parties joining the TVK Cabinet as a cocon

CCI levies Rs 50 lakh penalty on Manipal Group for not disclosing stake hike in Aakash Educational Services

The Competition Commission of India has fined Manipal Group Rs 50 lakh. This penalty is for not disclosing stake increases in Aakash Educational

Lokesh Inaugurates 600 MW Solar Projects in Kadapa

The commissioning of these projects reflects Andhra Pradesh's commitment to fast-paced industrial growth and clean energy expansion: Lokesh said

Apple rejected over two million app submissions for not meeting guidelines

Apple stressed on a combination of human expertise and machine learning in order to weed out bad actors by identifying malicious patterns

UK police renew call for witnesses as they broaden inquiry into former Prince Andrew

Police in Britain are expanding their probe into allegations against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. The investigation covers potential misconduct in

Winds Of Change In J&K: Rural Girls Train To Join Police, Serve Nation

The curriculum is comprehensive and free of cost. Physical endurance, long runs, obstacle drills and personality development.

After CM Vijays order to revive Amma Canteens, AIADMK hopes for comeback of other legacy schemes

AIADMK functionaries have urged the revival of other flagship welfare schemes introduced during the Dravidian partys previous tenures

Short On Time? Why A 20-Minute Workout Might Beat Your Daily 10,000 Steps Goal

If you are short on time, then you need to follow a 20-minute intense workout. Here is why you need to evaluate just sticking to the daily 10,000

Opposition MLAs Walk Out Over Governor's Address in Assam Assembly

The Opposition alleged that several important public issues, including rising prices, were not adequately addressed in the speech

Putin May Regret Ukraine War: Xi Jinping Told Trump During Beijing Trip

Xi Jinpings alleged comments are significant because China has publicly maintained close ties with Russia since the war began and has avoided ope

US Navy Official Says Taiwan Arms Sales on 'Pause' Over Iran War

The US State Department and the Pentagon did not immediately respond to requests for comment on Cao's remarks.

SC Tones Down Over NCERTs Class 8 Chapter on Corruption in Judiciary

The SC bench recalled the part of the order that blacklisted 3 academics over NCERT's Class-8 social textbook, that had contents on corruption in

DU hostlers observe nightlong sit-in over lack of water, forced eviction

Administration has declared a virtual red alert, shutting down the water supply across two full blocks and stripping the reading room of basic ch

Telangana Govt. to Organise Womens Week from May 25 to 31

Various programs will be organized for a week, involving rural women, Self-Help Group (SHG) members, aspiring women entrepreneurs, adolescent gir

Want to alter your clothes? This Kochi startup can do it in 10 minutes

By making clothing repairs fast and convenient, Fix My Fit hopes to promote more sustainable fashion choices in Kochi

As West Asia burns, four-decades-old war wounds reopen in an Indian family

ClickUp Cuts 22% of Workforce Amid AI Focus to Boost Productivity

New Delhi, May 22: American software company ClickUp has announced a significant reduction in its workforce, cutting 22% of its employees. This d

Court orders Royal Enfield to pay Rs 5 lakh compensation to Continental GT buyer for repeated repairs

Royal Enfield compensation ruling: A Coimbatore consumer court has ordered Royal Enfield and its dealer Bharat Automotives to pay Rs 5.1 lakh. Th

How the future of sustainable agriculture is being shaped in small farms of Marathwada

On small farms in Marathwada, women farmers are redefining what sustainable agriculture looks like through Bayers Food Value Chain partnership. W

Pawan Kalyans Heartfelt Smile and Refreshed Look Spark Positive Vibes

He further stated that the extended rest period may have given the actor-politician much-needed time to recover and recharge.

Samsung workers begin voting on pay deal, some non-chip employees to oppose it

Samsung Electronics workers in South Korea on Friday began voting on a pay deal

Watch: Kamal Haasans message to PM Modi on Iran crisis

Kamal Haasan has issued a strong message to Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid the ongoing Iran crisis and rising global energy tensions.

Afraid for my life: Jhalmuri vendor who served PM Modi facing death threats from Pakistan, Bangladesh

A jhalmuri vendor from Jhargram, who served Prime Minister Modi, claims to be receiving threatening calls from Pakistan and Bangladesh. The vendo

Ebola surveillance stepped up at Kochi airport after emergency meet

A Cochin International Airport Limited spokesperson said a 24-hour monitoring system has now been activated at the airport as part of efforts to

Marco Rubios Visit to India Highlights the Importance of the Quad Partnership: U.S. Embassy

New Delhi, May 22: The U.S. Embassy announced on Friday that Secretary of State Marco Rubios upcoming visit to India underscores the significance

Supreme Court indicates Delhi riot accused may get bail, says police argument on reference will be looked into

The Supreme Court is likely to grant interim bail to two individuals accused in the 2020 Delhi riots. The court will also consider a Delhi Police

Sai Abhyankar Strikes Right Chord, Justifies His Massive Paycheck?

The source further added, His remuneration is inching close to what top Telugu composers like SS Thaman and Devi Sri Prasad reportedly command, w

Cops Oppose Giribala Singh's Bail, Cite Tampering, Non-Cooperation In Probe

The state has claimed that although CCTV footage from Giribala Singh's house had already been seized by police on May 13 as part of the investiga

Citi to boost Asia wealth business with 'significant' hires, global head says

Citigroup is focusing its global wealth management hiring on Asia. The region's private bank is growing faster and is more productive than other

PM Modi, Cyprus President Christodoulides hold talks to deepen bilateral ties

Venkateshs Drishyam 3 Miss Turns Into Timely Escape?

According to reports, discussions had taken place regarding his involvement in a Telugu adaptation, but the actor eventually prioritized his exis

Delhi govt eases DJB policy to reduce water charges

The Delhi government has approved a new policy for Delhi Jal Board properties. This aims to simplify water charges and reduce costs for the publi

On CCTV Time Lag In Twisha Sharma Case, Technician Said This

Twisha Sharma, a 33-year-old model-turned-actor, was found hanging at her marital home in Bhopal's Katara Hills area on May 12.

Greenline Mobility Expands LNG Fleet Partnership with Tata Steel

Mumbai, May 22: Greenline Mobility Solutions Limited, a leader in green logistics under the Essar Group, has strengthened its long-term partnersh

Watch: EC announces Rajya Sabha polls for 24 seats across 10 states

Education is Key to Meghalayas Comprehensive Development: CM Conrad Sangma

Shillong, May 22: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma stated on Friday that education remains central to the states inclusive and comprehen

5 hacks to bring down room temperature without AC

As temperatures continue to rise across many parts of India, surviving the heat without an air conditioner can feel nearly impossible. But long b

Why Does Every Human Voice Sound Different? Scientists Explain

Over time, humans lost the vocal membranes and air sacs found in monkeys and apes and developed a more stable voice box.

Edible Oil On Boil, Monthly Budget In Soup: Food Inflation Hits Households

Iran War Impact: Tensions in the Middle East and rising freight costs are once again creating pressure on global vegetable oil markets.

Unable to save them: Two Indian mountaineers die during Everest descent

Mount Everest, often a site of triumph, turned somber as two Indian climbers, Arun Kumar Tiwari and Sandeep Are, tragically lost their lives whil

Rajasthan braces for severe heatwave after brief weather relief

Rajasthan experienced dry weather with isolated heatwave conditions over the past 24 hours, with Sri Ganganagar recording the highest temperature

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides Shares a Light Moment with PM Modi

New Delhi, May 22: Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides shared a light-hearted and friendly moment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday.

2 Indian Climbers Die Descending Mount Everest After Summit

The deaths come amid successful Everest summits by several Indians, including 21-year-old Saanika Shah and the Border Security Force (BSF) all-wo

India swats cockroach movement over 'national security'

After the Cockroach Janta Party's X handle was blocked in India, reports say the Instagram handle is also in danger of suspension.

How AI robots are revolutionising hospital disinfection in India | Health Wrap | EP 33

In this episode, we explore how AI-powered UV-C robots are transforming hospital disinfection, eliminating harmful pathogens without chemicals, r

Some Kerala cultural institution heads reluctant to step down despite government change

Kerala State Film Development Corporation chairperson K. Madhu is yet to resign

India and Cyprus Strengthen Strategic Partnership with Investment Goals

New Delhi, May 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Nikos Christodoulides of the Republic of Cyprus held a bilateral meeting on Friday

'More AI, fewer bankers': CEO of US' largest bank JP Morgan Jamie Dimon's remarks hint at a shift in Wall Street trend

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon suggests artificial intelligence will significantly reduce jobs at the bank. The company plans to hire more AI exp

UPSC Civil Services Prelims On May 24: 3 New Centres Added; Check Exam Day Guidelines

UPSC Prelims 2026 On May 24: With the addition of these centres, the total number of Preliminary Examination venues across the country has increa

Second group of ISIS-linked Australian women reportedly leaves Syrian camp

A second group of Australian women and children with alleged ISIS ties has departed a Syrian detention camp, heading towards Damascus. This follo

80-year-old man undergoes heart pump implantation at private hospital in Chennai

The patient had been experiencing severe breathlessness, repeated ICU admissions, and worsening kidney function, as his heart was no longer pumpi

GMR launches Aero school in Hyderabad; opens aviation career pathways for 10th, 12th students

Delhi High Court Criticizes WFI for Disqualifying Wrestler Vinesh Phogat

New Delhi, May 22: The Delhi High Court has reprimanded the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) over its decision to disqualify Indian wrestler V

Owned An Android Phone Since 2017? You Might Qualify For Google's $135 Million Payout

The case centres on allegations that the company collected user data without clear consent, raising fresh concerns over digital privacy and data