Nigerian teen develops biodegradable sanitary pads from farm waste and earns global recognition

IPL captaincy churn: Pant steps down, Pandya may be on way out

LSG had made Rishabh Pant captain after bidding Rs 27 crore for him, making him the most expensive player in IPL history. On the other hand, MI stirred a controversy when they brought Hardik Pandya back to their fold from Gujarat Titans and named him captain, replacing Rohit Sharma, then India’s captain across all three formats.

18, including 10 children, killed as truck overturns in Afghanistan

AP SBTET diploma results 2026 released for C23, C20, C16 schemes ; direct download link here

AP SBTET Diploma Results 2026: The AP SBTET has released the 2026 diploma examination results for C23, C20, C16, C14 engineering schemes and ER-91, ER-2020 pharmacy regulations on May 29. Students can access provisional marksheets online through the official AP SBTET portal and other education websites using their PIN or Hall Ticket number. The results cover multiple semesters, including supplementary exams. The board will soon issue original marks memos and announce details regarding recounting and re-verification procedures.

RCB: Table-toppers, most consistent side and favourites to defend title

Royal Challengers Bengaluru are on the cusp of defending their IPL title after a dominant IPL 2026 campaign. Under captain Rajat Patidar, RCB finished top of the league and stormed into the final with a crushing win in Qualifier 1. They now face Gujarat Titans, looking like strong favourites to secure back-to-back championships.

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Nagpur man slips, dies in house; bedridden wife starves to death amid extreme heat

A 77-year-old retired defence employee and his bedridden wife were found dead in their locked Nagpur home. The husband likely died first after a fall, leaving his wife to succumb days later to dehydration and starvation in the extreme summer heat. Their tragic end highlights a painful and lonely death due to lack of immediate support.

Indian man Kavankumar Patel jailed after paying human traffickers to abuse minors

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‘Students are struggling’: California University professors press for return of standardised exams

University of California faculty are urging the reinstatement of SAT/ACT math requirements for STEM applicants, citing a significant decline in student math skills since the tests were dropped. They argue current admissions practices fail to ensure readiness, forcing instructors to reteach basic math and jeopardizing the quality of STEM education.

Gujarat-origin man pleads guilty in $9.5m gambling racket in US

A Gujarat-origin man residing in the US has pleaded guilty to a multimillion-dollar illegal gambling conspiracy in southwest Missouri. Tushar Patel admitted his role in a racket that generated nearly $9.5 million in illegal proceeds. He faces charges including conspiracy to commit wire fraud, operate an illegal gambling business, and money laundering.

CNG price hiked to Rs 86 per kg in Mumbai, piped gas to Rs 52 per unit

Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) prices have increased by Rs 2 per kg in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, taking the new rate to Rs 86 per kg. Piped cooking gas will also see a 50 paise per unit hike. This rise is attributed to global energy supply chain disruptions and increased procurement costs.

Constructive criticism different from tweeting to malign: HC on bail plea filed by Madhu Kishwar

Sonakshi Sinha rents out Bandra luxury home to Kuwait Consulate for Rs 1.92 crore: Report

Sonakshi Sinha has leased out her upscale apartment in Mumbai’s Bandra West to the Consulate General of the State of Kuwait for a yearly rent of Rs 1.92 crore, property registration documents accessed by CRE Matrix revealed. The apartment has reportedly been rented for the residential use of Kuwait’s Consul General Emad Abdul Aziz Al-Kharaz along with his family members and staff. The agreement states that the monthly rent for the property is Rs 16 lakh. The lease period begins on June 7, 2026, and will continue till June 6, 2027.

Karnataka: CLP to elect DK Shivakumar leader today, paving way for CM post

DK Shivakumar is set to be formally elected as the new leader of the Congress Legislature Party in Bengaluru, succeeding Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. AICC leaders will attend the meeting where Shivakumar will be elected, followed by his submission of the CLP resolution to the governor to stake his claim in forming the new cabinet.