Rajinikanth breaks silence on Vijay becoming Tamil Nadu CM, defends friendship with MK Stalin

CHENNAI: Veteran actor Rajinikanth on Sunday addressed a press conference at his residence in Poes Garden, Chennai, clarifying his political position amid criticism surrounding his recent meeting with MK Stalin.Rajinikanth said he was “extremely shocked” on hearing about Vijay becoming the chief minister. He added that he is no longer active in politics and has…

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Taliban formally recognises child marriage with news rules, guidelines in Afghanistan

Taliban regime in Afghanistan has introduced a controversial new family law regulation governing marriages, divorce and child marriage, drawing widespread criticism from international observers.The 31-article regulation, titled “Principles of Separation Between Spouses,” was approved by Taliban supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada and published in the regime’s official gazette in mid-May, according to Afghan outlet Amu TV.The…

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Dog poisoning led to death of 25 Himalayan griffon vultures in UP

PILIBHIT: The autopsy report of 25 Himalayan griffon vultures and two feral dogs, whose carcasses were recovered from agricultural fields near the Bhira forest range in Kheri district on April 7, has confirmed insecticide poisoning as the cause of death.The report, issued by the Bareilly-based Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) and received by forest officials…

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After CBI raids in NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case, another kin of Jaipur’s Biwal family stops attending medical college

Accused in the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak being produced before the CBI Court at Rouse Avenue Court JAIPUR: Another member of the Biwal family is said to have stopped attending medical college after the family came under scrutiny in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case being investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation.Sources said…

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Nvidia billionaire Mark Stevens donates $175 million to build Silicon Valley’s first medical school in 100 years

Mark Stevens and his wife Mary Stevens have donated $175 million to establish a new medical school in partnership with Santa Clara University and Sutter Health. The institution, to be named the Mark & Mary Stevens School of Medicine, is expected to become Silicon Valley’s first new medical school in more than a century. The…

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Kerala braces for more heavy rainfall as IMD issues yellow alert across several districts; what travellers need to know

In a recent weather update, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued yellow alerts for several districts amid forecasts of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds in Kerala. The weather activity comes as pre-monsoon showers intensify across the state ahead of the expected arrival of the southwest monsoon later this month. Thiruvananthapuram has been…

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