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NEW DELHI: Congress has picked VD Satheesan for the post of Kerala chief minister on Thursday. The announcement came more than a week after the Congress-led United Democratic Front swept back to power in Kerala, ending the second consecutive term of the Left Democratic Front-led by Pinarayi Vijayan.The decision was finalised by the Congress leadership after discussions within the party’s top brass, including Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi. The chosen name reportedly edged past veteran leader KC Venugopal and was preferred over grassroots leader V D Satheesan.The landslide mandate in favour of the UDF came on May 4,…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An alleged sextortion plot targeting Milwaukee Bucks co-owner Wes Edens backfired after the Chinese climate activist accused of blackmailing him discovered she’d contracted an STD and demanded more money, according to court documents.Prosecutors allege Changli “Sophia” Luo demanded as much as $1 billion, later reduced to $50 million, while threatening to “destroy” the billionaire investor with fabricated explicit images and reporting him to authorities.She was arrested at John F. Kennedy International Airport last year with a one-way ticket to her native China, according to court documents.FBI CAPTURES BANGLADESHI FUGITIVE EXTRADITED IN MASSIVE…

3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: May 14, 2026 12:21 PM IST BSEH Haryana Board HBSE 10th Result 2026: The Board of School Education Haryana (HBSE), Bhiwani, will announce the HBSE Class 10 Result 2026 today at 1 pm at bseh.org.in. Students who appeared for the Haryana Board matric examinations can now check their provisional scorecards online through the official result portals. Check more details on the toppers’ list, re-exam details, and more on the IE portal. LATEST | HBSE 10th Result 2026 Live Updates The students have to score 33 per cent marks to pass the HBSE Class 10 exams. Homepage of…

By the time we see our first gorilla, I’m ready to sit down on a patch of grass and, honestly, take a rest. After two hours of vigorous hiking, I want to ask the gorillas if they can just hang on a moment so I can catch my breath. The hike began with a bang: up a steep incline, through a non-native eucalyptus woodland, past tea plantations at 6,200 feet above sea level, then down into the dense brush. Once inside Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, we traipsed along a narrow path lined with mahoganies and strangler figs while skipping…

India has taken another step toward fully automated highway infrastructure with the rollout of the Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) barrier-less tolling system in Delhi. Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari launched the new system at the Mundka–Bakkarwala toll plaza on UER-II. The technology enables automatic toll deduction using FASTags and ANPR cameras without requiring vehicles to stop at toll booths. However, experts have also flagged concerns over billing accuracy, FASTag compliance, and technical implementation challenges. Show more Show less Source link

India has asked the US to extend its waiver on Russian oil, according to people familiar with the matter, as the nearly 11-week war in the Persian Gulf disrupts energy supply.The US first provided a green light in March, and then widened that with an authorization that runs until May 16, in an effort to limit rising oil prices with additional barrels. While Russian crude is not subject to blanket sanctions, Washington has previously pushed New Delhi to cut back on discounted purchases in order to pressure Moscow over its war in Ukraine.With no end in sight for the conflict…

Former India player Aakash Chopra has opined that the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) would not be heavy favorites heading into their IPL 2026 clash against the Punjab Kings (PBKS). He pointed out that PBKS can utilize Yuzvendra Chahal, one of their most potent bowlers, as it’s an afternoon game. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by six wickets in Raipur on Wednesday, May 13, to climb atop the IPL 2026 points table. A win in both their remaining league games will guarantee them a top-two finish and a spot in Qualifier 1. In a video shared…

Over 50% of Canadians would consider buying a Chinese-made car, a new AutoPacific survey shows. The survey reveals that price, quality, and value for money are the biggest reasons Canadians would consider buying a Chinese vehicle. This year, Chinese brands will start selling cars in Canada, after the U.S.’s northern neighbor slashed import tariffs. As the first Chinese-branded electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles are making their way into Canada, a new survey from AutoPacific reveals that over half of Canadian car buyers would consider buying a Chinese-made car. After the Canadian government slashed import tariffs from 100% to just 6.1%,…

California’s Air Resources Board has officially confirmed the Tesla Semi’s battery capacities through a regulatory filing — and they’re smaller than what Elon Musk originally suggested back in 2022. The CARB Executive Order A-374-0095, signed on April 15, reveals that the Long Range Semi carries an 822 kWh usable battery pack while the Standard Range comes in at 548 kWh, both using NCMA lithium-ion chemistry with Tesla’s 4680 cells. Smaller packs, same range targets When Musk first confirmed the Semi’s battery capacity in December 2022, he pegged it at “around 900 kWh” for the 500-mile Long Range version. That estimate…

3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: May 13, 2026 01:54 PM IST Facial bloating can feel frustrating. While it’s often harmless, the reasons behind that puffiness can vary from simple lifestyle triggers to underlying health concerns. According to skin expert Dr Shweta Nakhawa, most cases are temporary and manageable with small, consistent changes. What actually causes sudden facial bloating? “The most common reason is water retention,” explains Dr Nakhawa. “It’s often linked to high salt intake, dehydration, or poor sleep.” She adds that diet plays a key role too. “Diet-related bloating may follow heavy, processed, or alcohol-rich meals.” A simple way to…