George Wendt, celebrated for his iconic role as Norm Peterson on Cheers, passed away peacefully at 76 on May 20, 2025. His portrayal of the affable bar regular earned him six Emmy nominations and a permanent place in television history. Wendt's Cheers co-stars, including Ted Danson and Rhea Perlman, fondly remembered him.
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An ongoing encounter in Kishtwar's Singhpora area between security forces and terrorists has entered its second day, tragically resulting in the death of an Army soldier. Fierce gunfight continues as additional troops have been deployed to support the operation, aiming to locate and neutralize the terrorists. This follows recent successful operations in Shopian and Tral where six terrorists were killed.
Alex Ovechkin returns for his 21st NHL season with the Washington Capitals, chasing more records as he nears 40. Despite uncertainty about retirement, Ovechkin remains a dominant force, inspiring teammates and fans alike. With his historic goal-scoring legacy and leadership, the Capitals look to him to push for another Stanley Cup, proving age is just a number in hockey greatness.
In a incident, a 35-year-old woman, allegedly under the influence of an occult practitioner, has been arrested for throwing her two-year-old son into a canal in Faridabad. Authorities are currently searching for the child's body. The woman's husband revealed she believed their son was possessed, influenced by the occultist's claims, leading to this tragic event.
Jagdish Saw, a labourer from Hazaribag, fulfilled his vow by building a temple after his son secured a government job with the Indian Railways. The pranpratistha ceremony was recently held, and villagers are preparing for a grand yagna. Saw's devotion and the community's collective effort in constructing the temple over 14 months have been widely praised.
Neeraj Chopra made history at the Doha Diamond League 2025, becoming the first Indian to breach the 90-meter mark with a 90.23m throw. Despite this personal best, he secured second place, with Germany's Julian Weber winning at 91.06m. PM Narendra Modi lauded Chopra's achievement as a moment of national pride, acknowledging his dedication.
India U-19 wicketkeeper-batter Harvansh Singh hails from Gandhidham, a small town in Gujarat's Rann of Kutch. Growing up, he saw his father, Damandeep Singh, and uncle, Kunwarajeet Singh, play cricket in their town while also donning the keeping gloves. Now, Harvansh's family is settled in Canada. His father drives a truck in Brampton. Harvansh lives in Gandhidham with his mother and has made a promise to his father that one day he will get them back to India.
Chennai Super Kings face a potential last-place finish in IPL 2025, intensifying scrutiny on MS Dhoni, who returned as captain mid-season. Despite Dhoni's decent batting performance, CSK's struggles, including overseas players' underperformance and veterans' poor form, have led to defeats. A loss to Rajasthan Royals further compounded their woes, increasing pressure ahead of their final game against Gujarat Titans.
Following a two-hour phone call with Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump announced that Russia and Ukraine will commence immediate ceasefire negotiations. Trump expressed optimism about the conversation, highlighting the potential for large-scale trade between the US and Russia once the conflict concludes. He also emphasized Ukraine's potential to benefit from trade during its reconstruction.
The public feud between Rahul Vaidya and Virat Kohli seems to be resolving as Kohli unblocked Vaidya on Instagram. This follows Vaidya's initial criticism of Kohli's social media activity and subsequent blocking. Vaidya has now expressed gratitude and praised Kohli, signaling a potential end to their digital conflict after heated exchanges and online backlash from fans.