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In a historic moment, the United Arab Emirates clinched their first-ever T20I series victory against Bangladesh at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Alishan Sharafu's match-winning boundary sealed the 2-1 series triumph, sparking celebrations. Haider Ali's impressive bowling restricted Bangladesh to 162/9, while Sharafu's unbeaten 68 and Asif Khan's 41 guided UAE to a dominant seven-wicket win.
The National Conference has renewed its call for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, marking their first such demand since the Pahalgam terror attack. This appeal was made in response to PM Modi's greetings to Sikkim on its Statehood Day, with the NC urging the PM to grant J&K its rightful place.
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In Farrukhnagar, Gurgaon, a sweets shop owner, Rajesh Saini, was fatally shot after refusing to deliver a samosa. The incident occurred less than 24 hours after an argument with the accused, Pankaj, who allegedly threatened Saini. Following the shooting, local traders protested police inaction, blocking the Farrukhnagar-Jhajjar Road. Senior police officers assured the family that action would be taken, with 10 Crime Branch teams working to apprehend the suspects.
Rukhsar Rehman revealed she was offered the lead role in the popular TV show 'Anupamaa' but declined due to prior OTT commitments. She expressed no regrets, attributing it to destiny and believing something else was meant for her.
CAR-T cell therapy, a revolutionary cancer treatment, is now under scrutiny due to potential cognitive complications like brain fog. Stanford University research reveals that this immunotherapy may lead to forgetfulness and confusion, even without chemotherapy.
Google unveiled Google AI Ultra at I/O 2025, a premium subscription costing $249.99 monthly, offering enhanced access to Gemini, Veo 2, and the upcoming Veo 3. Subscribers gain access to Flow, an AI filmmaking tool, and Whisk, a visualization tool, along with 30TB of storage and YouTube Premium.
Following the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty after the Pahalgam terror attack, former J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah suggested resuming work on the Tulbul Navigation Barrage in Wullar Lake. The project, halted due to Pakistani objections citing the IWT, could enable Jhelum River navigation and boost downstream power generation, especially during winter.
Stock market recommendations: Motilal Oswal Financial Services recommends Bharti Airtel and Varun Beverages as top stock picks for the week starting May 19, 2025. They favor Bharti Airtel's premiumization and expect significant free cash flow generation. Varun Beverages delivered strong revenue growth and is expected to capitalize on India's beverage market.