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India joins US move to set up Indo-Pacific economic bloc
India joined a dozen other nations on Monday to launch the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF), a US-led trade initiative meant to counter China’s aggressive expansion in the region, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasising the need to establish an “inclusive and flexible” structure.

India raises WHO Covid excess deaths’ report at Geneva meet
‘It is with a sense of dismay and concern that India notes WHO’s recent exercise on all cause excess mortality, where our country specific authentic data published by the statutory authority has not been taken into account,’ said Mandaviya.

‘India, Japan natural partners’: PM receives rousing welcome
India and Japan are natural partners, sharing a relationship based on spirituality and cooperation, and the Japanese are playing in an important role in the country’s infrastructure and development initiatives, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday

Delhi gets new lieutenant governor: Who is Vinai Kumar Saxena?
Saxena will succeeded Anil Baijal, who resigned due to ‘personal reasons’ on May 18. Currently, the former serves as the chairman of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission.
Storm brings heat relief, civic nightmare to Capital
The much-needed rains, which weather experts say may have broken the hold of the successive heatwaves Delhi has seen since March, also came after an extended dry spell. And they proved another axiom about the Capital right: it doesn’t matter how delayed the pre-monsoon showers are, Delhi will still not be prepared for them.

Ukraine sentences Russian soldier to life in prison in war crimes trial
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for “maximum” sanctions against Russia in a video address to world leaders and executives at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

'Even Rohit, Kohli haven't made runs': Latif defends India batter amid poor IPL
- Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has defended India's 23-year-old batter for his inclusion for the South Africa series.

Madhuri Dixit and Tuffy get ready together in Hum Aapke Hain Koun BTS video
In a rare behind-the-scenes video from the sets of Hum Aapke Hain Koun, Madhuri and Tuffy are seen getting ready together. It also leaves netizens emotional with a glimpse of late actor Laxmikant Berde.

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Toolsidas Junior review: Rajiv Kapoor’s final film is a delightful watch
- Toolsidas Junior review: Rajiv Kapoor's final film, which also stars Sanjay Dutt and Varun Buddhadev, is a well-made sports drama that talks about both the love of snooker and love for family.

ByAbhimanyu Mathur
Mission Impossible 7 trailer: Tom Cruise returns with death-defying stunts
- Mission Impossible-Dead Reckoning Part One trailer: Tom Cruise is back as Ethan Hunt in the film. Watch the actor up the game with more death-defying action scenes.
Nadal leaves behind Federer to script spectacular Grand Slam record
- Nadal, who also bagged his 299th win at Grand Slams, will now aim to join Federer in the elusive 300-plus club alongside Djokovic when he takes on French wild card Corentin Moutet in the second round

'He must be sad. Has scored runs non-stop': Raina questions India star's snub
- Weighing in on his former team-mate's exclusion from the India squad, former batter Suresh Raina feels the 36-year-old was hard done by the decision as the experienced opener has always scored runs.

Are you or someone you know battling cancer? Here's how being hopeful helps
Are you battling cancer? Then, being hopeful can help you to improve your quality of life, motivate you to fight cancer, get back on track and live life the way you have dreamed of. Here's how hope is the biggest weapon for cancer patients.

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England great makes bold prediction ahead of IPL 2022 play-offs
Ahead of the first play-off, which will be played between Hardik Pandya's Gujarat Titans and Sanju Samson's Rajasthan Royals, former England spinner made a bold prediction, naming two teams that will make it to the IPL 2022 finals.

Punjab Kings star shuts critics, says ‘always nice to prove people wrong’
Punjab Kings had an inconsistent outing in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), with the franchise winning seven and losing the same number of matches.

Pant can't go to Kohli, Rohit and say 'He's nicked it, go upstairs': Ex-AUS star
- Tim David, who turned the game on its head, appeared to have edged his first ball with technology suggesting the batsman had nicked it to Rishabh Pant on Saturday.

Bossing IPL's end game: Dinesh Karthik and India's top T20 finishers
- IPL 2022: Indian team has plenty of options for the top and middle-order slots, but it will be interesting who they shortlist alongside Dinesh Karthik, who has revelled for RCB.

'Umran deserves to be picked in Test team but...': Azharuddin's big statement
- The 22-year-old pacer from Jammu and Kashmir has taken IPL 2022 by storm as he has amassed 22 wickets in 14 games at a strike rate of just 13.57 and an economy rate of 9.03
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Man sings a song for his puppy so she can sleep. Video is adorable to watch
- The man sang a song for his beagle puppy so she can sleep and it's really adorable to watch.

Man's thread about parents' first business class flight wins hearts on Twitter
A man's Twitter thread of how he gifted luxurious business class tickets to his parents is winning hearts online.

Anand Mahindra responds to man who made his portrait using ancient Tamil letters
- The man from Tamil Nadu’s Kanchipuram made a portrait of Anand Mahindra using ancient Tamil letters and the industrialist replied to him in Tamil.

Elon Musk tells Indian 'Twitter friend' he has 'cheesy secret Instagram account'
- Elon Musk's ‘Twitter friend’ from India, recently clarified his account is not run by Musk himself. The billionaire declared that he actually has a secret Instagram account.
Dog takes large stuffed animal with it on walk and it’s adorable to watch
- The golden retriever dog loves to take a large stuffed animal with it on a walk and it's really adorable to watch.

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Madhuri Dixit and Tuffy get ready together in Hum Aapke Hain Koun BTS video
In a rare behind-the-scenes video from the sets of Hum Aapke Hain Koun, Madhuri and Tuffy are seen getting ready together. It also leaves netizens emotional with a glimpse of late actor Laxmikant Berde.

Blinds between indie music and Bollywood are thinning for good: Prateek Kuhad
From Kho Gaye Hum Kahan (Baar Baar Dekho; 2016) and Kadam (Karwaan; 2018) to Kaahan Ho Tum (Mismatched; 2020) -- many renditions by singer-songwriter Prateek Kuhad have made it to Hindi films

Anupamaa written update May 23: Anuj surprises Anupamaa with a grand welcome
- Anupamaa written update May 23: Anupamaa gets a surprise from Anuj after her bidaai. Vanraj is left alone in the house worrying about everyone.
Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai recap: Abhimanyu is furious, Akshara leaves
- Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai written update May 23: Abhimanyu is angry over the decorations. Akshara leaves for her pagphera ritual.
Mission Impossible 7 trailer: Tom Cruise returns with death-defying stunts
- Mission Impossible-Dead Reckoning Part One trailer: Tom Cruise is back as Ethan Hunt in the film. Watch the actor up the game with more death-defying action scenes.
[Lifestyle]
Are you or someone you know battling cancer? Here's how being hopeful helps
Are you battling cancer? Then, being hopeful can help you to improve your quality of life, motivate you to fight cancer, get back on track and live life the way you have dreamed of. Here's how hope is the biggest weapon for cancer patients.

ByZarafshan Shiraz, Delhi
Men's health tips: Can tight jeans cause testicular cancer? Doctors answer
Testicles are usually at a cooler temperature than the rest of the body but can tight underwear and pants cause an increase in temperature resulting in lower sperm counts and an increased risk of testicular cancer? Doctors answer

Beauty tips: Want smooth plump lips? Do not miss out on these 4 lipcare products
Providing hydration to the lips is a must in order to maintain that glamorous plump. Here are some essential lip care products that you should use to keep lips hydrated and moisturised.

Paris tourism rebounds as Europeans, Americans return post drop in mask wearing
Paris is the second-most sought-after destination worldwide this year, behind London. After the country dropped some of its last mask-wearing requirements this month, it has steadily pushed up hotel room rates and occupancy.

Turkey witnesses tourism heat up, stoking hopes of economic recovery
Turkey expects tourist numbers this year to return to around 2019 levels, leaving the 2020-21 coronavirus slump behind despite fallout from the war in Ukraine.
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[India News]
Newborn declared dead, buried; found alive after one hour
The miraculous survival of the baby triggered protests by her relatives against the government.

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Climate crisis link to March-April heatwave
The March-April spring heatwave spell in India and Pakistan was about 30 times more likely to happen because of human-caused climate change, a rapid attribution analysis by an international team of leading climate scientists who are part of the World Weather Attribution network said on Monday.

Mental health report must before giving the death sentence: Supreme Court
The court directed the state to compile information on the age, family background, criminal antecedents, educational qualification, and other details, of the accused.

Delhi court to hear plea for restoration of Hindu, Jain deities at Qutub complex
On April 18, the court directed ASI not to remove two idols of Lord Ganesha from the Qutub Minar complex till further directions

India raises WHO Covid excess deaths’ report at Geneva meet
‘It is with a sense of dismay and concern that India notes WHO’s recent exercise on all cause excess mortality, where our country specific authentic data published by the statutory authority has not been taken into account,’ said Mandaviya.

[World News]
Ukraine sentences Russian soldier to life in prison in war crimes trial
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for “maximum” sanctions against Russia in a video address to world leaders and executives at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

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Iran tower-block collapse: 6 dead, dozens injured
Rescuers clambered over huge slabs of shattered concrete and tangles of twisted metal bars. Sniffer dogs were being used to search for dozens believed to be trapped.
Putin, Zelensky feature among TIME's 100 Most Influential People this year
- A war in the centre of Europe became the most-talked about topic of the year so far and the leaders of the two nations – Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky – made it to the TIME's list of 100 most influential people.

Abu Dhabi says 2 killed, 120 injured in gas cylinder blast
The explosion struck a restaurant just after 1pm in Abu Dhabi's Khalidiya neighborhood, just a few blocks from the capital's beachfront corniche. Initially, Abu Dhabi police vaguely referred to damage and injuries, showing pictures of glass and debris littering the street.

Explainer: Why were Japanese abducted by North Korea?
The families said Biden talked to each of them and listened to their stories, encouraging them as their hopes were fading because of North Korea's escalating missile sand nuclear development.

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Amazon deals on beauty items: Up for grabs are face gels, washes, lipsticks
- Amazon is having its summer sale and available at discounted rates are beauty products like creams, face washes and gels.

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Amazon fashion sale: Grab amazing discount offers on range of apparel
Dial up your style statement and shop stylish garments on Amazon at stellar discount rates.

Long shirts for women make for coolest addition to wardrobe
Long shirts for women can be best described as classy, comfortable and inviting. Spruce up your summer collection with a slew of these shirts to power through the season in style.

Skin lightening face wash restores complexion and nourishes skin
Face washes that come with skin lightening and whitening properties improve skin tone by several notches.

Amazon electronics sale: Get as much as 69% on mobiles, earbuds, tablets
It is always a good time to buy an electronics item such as a laptop, a tablet or even a new mobile phone. For one, technology keeps changing at a rapid pace. Second, during a sale one can avail of huge discounts on products.
