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Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsEid Al-Adha 2026 date: Is Bakrid on May 27 or 28? Here’s what changed after moon wasn’t sighted
Confusion over Bakrid 2026 dates is resolved: most of India will celebrate Eid Al-Adha on Thursday, May 28, following a delayed moon sighting. Some regions, like Jammu and Kashmir…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsHC refuses interim order on Delhi Gymkhana Club takeover notice; Centre says no forcible possession
The Delhi High Court has been assured by the Centre that there will be no forcible eviction from the Delhi Gymkhana Club premises on June 5. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta stated …
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsArshdeep Singh deletes more than 200 posts, including viral Virat Kohli video
Arshdeep Singh sparked online speculation after deleting over 200 Instagram posts, including his viral Champions Trophy reel with Virat Kohli, and changing his profile picture wit…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsCops in civilian clothes seized hard disks: How drama unfolded at Abhishek Banerjee’s home
Kolkata police visited Abhishek Banerjee's Shantiniketan residence. Plainclothes officers removed a monitor and hard disks. This follows a reduction in Banerjee's security cover. …
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsAIADMK cracks widen as another MLA resigns after three legislators' exit
Fourth MLA quits in two days; speaker asserts his decision is final
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsElon Musk’s secret hiring formula revealed by ex-Tesla president
Here are 4 clear bullet points summarizing the article: • TOI Tech Desk is a team of journalists delivering latest and relevant tech news to readers. • Coverage includes gadget l…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsHeatwave alert in several parts of India: Where red, orange and yellow warnings are in place
Here are four concise bullet points summarizing the article: • The TOI News Desk is a dedicated team of journalists working around the clock. • They deliver current and comprehen…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics‘Give me a break, you muppet’: Gillespie tears into Pietersen over IPL vs county row
A heated debate over the IPL versus county cricket has erupted, with Jason Gillespie launching a scathing attack on Kevin Pietersen. Pietersen criticised Alastair Cook's suggestio…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsKarnataka power tussle reaches Delhi: Siddaramaiah, DKS hold key meet with Congress top brass
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has been summoned to Delhi for a crucial meeting with the party high command amid ongoing speculation about a leadership transition. While pa…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Distress' over abortion, Rs 7 lakh claim, going off radar: What Twisha Sharma’s husband told cops
Prime accused Samarth Singh told investigators his wife, model-turned-actor Twisha Sharma, was distressed after an abortion and claimed he gave her Rs 7 lakh. He attempted to misl…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsSri Lanka jolts markets with outsized 100-bp rate hike to counter crisis in West Asia
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) raised the overnight policy rate to 8.75% from 7.75%, blaming higher inflation and a depreciating rupee due to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsRubio says Iran deal still possible within days despite U.S. strikes
Marco Rubio said the Hormuz Strait is going to be open one way or the other, so they need to be open
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsWhat is Abraham Accords and who signed it? Full list of countries
U.S. President Donald Trump called on Muslim-majority nations to sign the Abraham Accords, to normalise relations with Israel as part of ongoing peace efforts with Iran.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsDirector of Venezuela ‘torture’ prison, Elvis Macuare Guerrero, fired after riot
Venezuelan Prison Director Elvis Macuare Guerrero fired amid riots by inmates protesting torture and demanding humane treatment
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsChina, Pakistan aim to revamp economic corridor, Gwadar port
These plans encompass the Khunjerab Pass and an upgrade of the Karakoram Highway, the main overland link between China and Pakistan
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsNorth Korea fires unidentified projectile, South Korea military says
If confirmed as a missile launch, it would be the first since April 19, when North Korea test-fired several short-range ballistic missiles, which it said were equipped with cl…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsNot in favour of Pakistan joining Abraham Accords: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif
‘Personally, I don’t think we should join any such accord which clashes with our fundamental ideologies,’ says Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsSonny Rollins, saxophonist and restless genius of jazz, dies at 95
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, passes away at 95
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsFrom Venezuela to Cuba
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Raul Castro, Cuba's former President and Defense Minister, has been indicted by the Trump administration over the 199…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsAirliner carrying Australian women linked to Islamic State group lands in Melbourne
Australian government has confirmed seven women and 12 children were heading home on Qatar Airways flights
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipWhy Venture Capital as We Knew It Died—and What Replaced It in 2026
Venture capital is transforming. In 2026, sovereignty, DeepTech, and VC-as-a-Service have replaced the old growth-at-all-costs model. Here’s what’s next.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipLeaders from Blumhouse, the Brooklyn Nets, Hamilton College, and Other Luminaries Share Their Summer Book Recommendations
Plus: another way CEOs can build trust in AI.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe Brilliant Strategy Top Creators Use to Bypass Platforms and Keep 100 Percent of Revenue
A business that depends on resources it doesn’t control isn’t really a business; it’s a hostage to the whims and vagaries of others.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipStarting a Consulting Business? Avoid These Early Missteps
Some of the biggest mistakes new entrepreneurs make when launching a consulting startup aren’t obvious at first—but they can hold your business back.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipHere’s How the Mass Layoffs In Tech Will End—and How To Thrive In the Aftermath
Why the race to “streamline” will backfire as the unintended consequences pile up.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipAI is Making Great Leadership Harder to Fake
Behind every “optimized” workflow is someone fixing what got lost.
Source: Inc. ·
Entrepreneurship8 Communication Mistakes That Make Leaders Lose Credibility Fast
Corporate jargon doesn’t inspire employees. Clear communication does.
Source: Inc. ·
Entrepreneurship‘We Want to Be America’s Best Grocer’: Kroger’s Aggressive Plan to Beat Walmart and Costco
The chain is reportedly planning sweeping price cuts across thousands of products to help retain shoppers.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipWhy Estée Lauder and Puig’s Mega-Merger Suddenly Collapsed
On the brink of creating a $40 billion empire last week, the 2 venerable beauty companies walked away from ‘a deteriorating situation.’ It ended with a skull emoji.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipJapan’s Biggest Snack Maker Is Changing Its Iconic Chip Bags Because of a Growing Global Crisis
Calbee says shortages tied to the Strait of Hormuz blockade are forcing some of its best-known products into monochrome packaging.
Source: Your Story ·
Startupsabcoffee raises Rs 61 Cr in funding round led by Kliff Ventures
The grab-and-go coffee chain plans to use the capital to expand across Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, and Bengaluru. It is targeting dense office districts, residential clusters, and transit …
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsOla Electric set for sharp Q1 rebound as registrations cross Q4 levels
According to VAHAN data, Ola Electric has recorded about 22,600 registrations so far in Q1 FY27, exceeding the 22,221 units registered in Q4 FY26 with around 40 days still remaini…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsStartup news and updates: daily roundup (May 25, 2026)
YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Monday, May 25, 2026.
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsPrime Venture, Leo Capital back biotech startup StrainX in $13M round
Prime Venture Partners and Leo Capital lead investment as the IIT Delhi-founded startup bets on precision fermentation and bio-manufacturing for global markets.
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsThe Harder the Conflict, the More Glorious the Triumph: Thomas Paine’s Insight for Today
“The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph,” wrote Thomas Paine during a time of deep uncertainty. The line resonates today
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsGraamya is taking Kerala spices global; Pine Labs posts Rs 59 Cr Q4 profit
Graamya, a for-profit social enterprise, is proving that sustainable farming can be profitable by helping rural farmers add value to indigenous spices and access better markets; P…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsFrom shutdown to scale: How Nyra Kitchenware built a global brand from Kanpur
Here's how Nyra Kitchenware transformed a family kitchenware shop in Kanpur into a global bootstrapped D2C brand with 10 lakh+ orders!
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsPine Labs reports Rs 59 Cr net profit in Q4
For the full FY26 fiscal year, Pine Labs reported a net profit of Rs 112.51 crore, compared with a net loss of Rs 145.49 crore in FY25. Annual revenue increased 19% to Rs 2,710.59…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsThe psychology behind why we re-read certain books
Discover the psychology behind why we re-read certain books, from emotional comfort to deeper understanding and how stories evolve with us over time.
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsIndia’s next healthcare leap depends on allied professionals
After a decade of expanding hospitals and diagnostics networks, India is turning its attention to the allied and healthcare professionals who determine system productivity, patien…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsMSMEs will drive Andhra's economic shift: CM Naidu
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday said MSMEs will drive the state’s economic transformation and announced plans to establish industrial parks in all cons…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsFrammer AI partners with Cineverse to scale AI-generated short-form video
Frammer AI and Cineverse partner to create AI-generated short-form videos, trailers and social content across a 71,000-title entertainment library.
Source: IEEE Spectrum ·
EngineeringAI with Model-Based Design: Virtual Sensor Modeling
This webinar presents a workflow offering end-to-end solutions for designing, training, validating and verifying, compressing, and deploying AI-based virtual sensor models to embe…
Source: IEEE Spectrum ·
EngineeringReclaiming Social Engineering for Good
“Social engineering” sounds like something out of a conspiracy thriller, charged with totalitarian control and fringe paranoia. More mundanely, it’s come to be associated with phi…
Source: IEEE Spectrum ·
EngineeringIEEE TryEngineering OnCampus Program Expands to 7 Universities
The OnCampus program, administered by IEEE Educational Activities, last year expanded its engineering experiences from two to seven universities.Part of TryEngineering, the progra…
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