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US officials express caution regarding a potential Iran deal, suggesting it could still collapse despite progress. Negotiations are ongoing, with key details like uranium disposal and frozen assets remaining points of contention. While Iran aims to reassure the world about its nuclear program, both sides emphasize safeguarding national interests, with a breakthrough potentially days away.

The CBSE had earlier extended the deadline from May 22 to May 23, then till May 24, and has now further extended it till May 25 midnight amid complaints from students over difficulties in accessing scanned copies of answer books through the portal

A 60-year-old security guard was brutally murdered in West Delhi after being run over twice by a car following an argument. CCTV footage shows the victim, Bijender, being assaulted with a stick before the vehicle deliberately targeted him. Police are investigating the incident as a murder, with multiple teams formed to identify the SUV and its occupants.

Ahead of Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, Toshimitsu Motegi says critical mineral cooperation is at the top of the agenda, calls for better infrastructure, protection for intellectual property rights in India

Hardik Pandya was seen leaving the city with rumoured girlfriend Mahieka Sharma post Mumbai Indians' defeat. The couple, hand-in-hand in matching tracksuits, drew attention at the airport. This appearance follows a disappointing IPL season for Pandya's team. Despite Pandya's silence on personal matters, their public outings fuel relationship speculation, with unconfirmed reports suggesting they are moving in together.

Veteran actor Jagapathi Babu lauded Prabhas for his immense generosity and compassion, calling him one of the kindest individuals in the film industry. He shared how Prabhas offered unwavering support during a personal struggle with depression. Babu also praised filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli and his family for their humility and professional integrity, highlighting their respectful approach to casting.

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.

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.

Taylor Swift and popular Hollywood actress Blake Lively, have remained distant from one another for more than a year now after the pop star was dragged into the lawsuit with Justin Baldoni. As guests are being invited just weeks ahead of Taylor Swift’s lavish wedding to the Kansas City Chiefs’ star player, Travis Kelce, it seems the billionaire pop star has made her feelings clear about Blake Lively.

Jharkhand govt. trying to undermine customs through new PESA Act rules, says Marandi; stresses the need to preserve, protect, and develop all sites of worship belonging to the tribal communities

A 19-year-old student alleges she was drugged and gang-raped over four days in Lucknow by three youths, two of whom she knew from her village. Persuaded to break her journey from Jaunpur to Delhi, she was taken to a rented room where the assaults allegedly occurred. Police have formed multiple teams to investigate the case.

‘All arrangements for the rollout of the admissions process are in place, and the process will begin once the State Cabinet gives its approval on May 25’

‘Edappally has over time emerged as the epicentre of the snarls, with the congestion spilling over to the Edappally-Aroor NH Bypass and other key arterial roads in the city’

The stray dog was later found dead at Punnakkulangara around 4 p.m.