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Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 for a direct spot in the IPL 2026 final, which will be held in Ahmedabad. RCB captain Rajat Patidar acknowledged the challenging conditions for bowlers this season, with even 200-plus scores not guaranteeing safety. He emphasized the team's focus on execution and staying calm under pressure.

Major roster issues are reportedly on the radar of Toronto Maple Leafs management as the NHL offseason gets underway with Auston Matthews and William Nylander. The franchise’s stars believe the team needs help at second-line center, wing depth and right-shot defenseman positions. Toronto is trying to rebuild a struggling roster after a disappointing 2025-26 NHL season, and their comments put pressure on John Chayka.

US president Donald Trump's presidency has shifted to muscular interventionism, beginning with the swift overthrow of Venezuela's Maduro. Now, the focus turns to Cuba, but unlike Venezuela, the island presents a more cohesive political structure, a disciplined military, and a population prepared for conflict, making the 'Venezuela model' unlikely to succeed.

A 24-year-old woman tragically died after allegedly consuming acid at her husband's home in Kasaragod. Fathimath Sufaida's family claims she faced harassment over dowry. An altercation preceded the incident, with her husband reportedly preventing her departure and destroying her phone. Police have taken the husband into custody.

Fuel prices have risen sharply, adding to household expenses and transportation costs. This surge, driven by global events, is straining supply chains and impacting everyday goods. Oil marketing companies are seeing stock gains. The government faces a balancing act between consumer relief and revenue. The economic outlook remains a focus amidst these challenges.

West Bengal's BJP government has launched its 'detect, delete and deport' policy, opening a holding center in Malda for illegal foreign nationals. Nine suspected Bangladeshi nationals are currently housed there, awaiting verification and legal procedures. This initiative aims to streamline the deportation process for apprehended individuals, as mandated by a new national law.

Qualifier 1 between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans will decide the first finalist of IPL 2026.

Hundreds of tourists faced an unexpected halt at Gulmarg's famous Gondola cable car service due to a technical glitch on Monday. Officials confirmed that both phases of the popular attraction were suspended. Trained rescue teams from SDRF and NDRF safely evacuated all stranded visitors from the cabins. Restoration efforts are currently in progress.

Google's Search isn't a search engine anymore. At I/O 2026, the company officially rebuilt its 25-year-old product around Gemini 3.5 Flash—a box that now accepts photos, files, and video, generates custom interactive pages on the fly, and deploys AI agents to monitor the web indefinitely on your behalf. With AI Overviews at 2.5 billion monthly users and AI Mode crossing one billion, Google isn't pitching a future. It's documenting a shift that already happened.

USCIS has clarified a new Green Card policy. This policy could have required many to apply from abroad. However, USCIS now states that applicants with national interest or economic benefit may continue their current process. This offers relief to many H-1B visa holders and tech industry workers. The agency is reasserting its interpretation of immigration law.

The National Capital Region is witnessing a dramatic spike in property prices. With the impending Jewar airport, Noida's real estate landscape is evolving into a high-end hub, where luxury properties are fetching premium rates. Meanwhile, Gurugram's realty scene is booming as revised circle rates elevate property values, particularly in emerging neighbourhoods. Meanwhile, Delhi is about to revise its circle rates for the first time since 2014.

Medipally police have filed a case against an Uppal resident and his family for dowry harassment and assault. A London-returned IT professional accused them of demanding additional dowry, threatening her, and assaulting her, leading to her hospitalization. This follows an earlier domestic violence case registered against the accused.

The Indian Army is enhancing its 105mm field guns with automatic aiming technology, a significant modernization step. This computer-driven system drastically reduces manual effort, improving accuracy, response times, and survivability for artillery crews. This upgrade aligns with the broader Field Artillery Rationalisation Plan, aiming for a more potent and efficient artillery force.

BJP’s ‘Rythu Gosa – BJP Bharosa’ yatra a political drama amid pressing issues faced by farmers and common man, says Ponnam Prabhakar

Rainwater entered the women’s ward, following which hospital authorities shifted patients from the inpatient and maternity wards to alternative rooms using wheelchairs as a precautionary measure

The India Meteorological Department said there will be a gradual fall in maximum temperature across West Bengal from May 28 by two to three notches

The Supreme Court has raised serious concerns regarding the National Testing Agency's continual mishaps with paper leaks, indicating a troubling pattern of negligence. While assessing various appeals for changes in the examination process, the highest court has instructed the NTA and the central government to deliver a detailed response.

Court rejects appeals by 12 other accused