Neeraj Chopra made history at the Doha Diamond League on Friday, May 16, 2025, becoming the first Indian javelin thrower to surpass the 90-metre mark with a stunning 90.23-metre throw. Under the guidance of new coach Jan Železný, Chopra dominated the competition, outperforming world-class athletes and setting a promising tone for the upcoming season.
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Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, rallied strongly in trade on Friday, with ITC and IT stocks leading gains. While Nifty50 went above 24,850, BSE Sensex was up over 900 points.
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Despite Donald Trump's request for Apple to increase manufacturing in the United States, Apple has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding its manufacturing presence in India. Apple executives have assured Indian government officials that their investment plans remain unchanged, with India continuing to be a crucial manufacturing destination.
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Following a New York Times report in March 2025 about a potential Pentagon briefing on U.S.-China conflict, Donald Trump denied Elon Musk's involvement, leading Musk to distance himself from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Musk shifted his focus back to Tesla, SpaceX, and Twitter, reducing his political donations.
The Supreme Court granted interim bail to Ashoka University professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad, who was arrested for social media posts concerning Operation Sindoor. The court has ordered the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the case. Mahmudabad faces charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including endangering national integrity, following complaints about his remarks.
A 25-year-old Indian student in the US has been arrested for allegedly defrauding an elderly Michigan couple of $50,000. The stolen money was reportedly routed to India through angadia and forex companies in Ahmedabad. Authorities suspect a larger network using Indian students as mules in global fraud operations, transferring illicit funds via informal channels.
Chandrabhan Dubey, a security agency owner, was found murdered and his body was discovered in two bags in Surat's Althan area. Police investigations revealed that Rashid Ansari, Dubey's employee, allegedly kidnapped and killed him for a ransom of Rs 1 crore.