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Chandigarh, The Haryana government has given a green signal to the CBI to investigate the alleged role of five IAS officers in the Rs 590-crore IDFC First Bank fraud case.The permission has been granted under section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act (PCA), according to which no police officer shall conduct any inquiry or investigation into any offence alleged to have been committed by a public servant, without the previous approval of the competent authority.With the government’s go-ahead, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) can now call the officers for questioning, sources said.They said the CBI had moved a…

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will hope that a return to the Eden Gardens serves them well in the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL). With only four wins in 11 matches, the three-time IPL champions are on the verge of elimination. Unfortunately for KKR, things won’t get easier in terms of fixtures despite a return to home soil. The in-form Gujarat Titans (GT), who have won their last five games on the trot, stand in front of them. GT are in second spot in the IPL 2026 standings at the moment, level on points with leaders Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).…

4 min readNew DelhiMay 16, 2026 09:30 AM IST It’s something many people notice but don’t always talk about: a sudden change in urine smell. Sometimes it’s stronger, sometimes slightly sweet, and at times, just unusual enough to raise concern. An internet user took to Quora enquiring about the same. The query read: Why does the urine of people with diabetes smell so strongly? DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or the experts we spoke to. Always consult your health practitioner before starting any routine. Why does urine smell stronger in diabetes? According to Dr Pankaj…

Dengue in Adults: Rising Burden, Hidden Severity, and Impact of comorbidities- Dr Neha Gupta We use cookies for analytics, advertising and to improve our site. You agree to our use of cookies by continuing to use our site. To know more, see our Cookie Policy and Cookie Settings.Ok Source link

For the past two years, amid intensifying controversy over Israel’s participation in Eurovision, I and most other Eurovision superfans have stuck by the contest, despite clear misgivings.This week, however, as the usual collection of power ballads and jokey songs compete in Vienna, we are not bonding over a common joy, but rather over our shared sense of sadness about the politicisation of the contest. This sadness pales in comparison to the trauma and grief experienced by the people affected by the wars fuelling this politicisation, but it is there nonetheless.Five countries – Spain, Ireland, Slovenia, Iceland and the Netherlands –…

22.1 million excess deaths recorded globally between 2020 and 2023NEW DELHI: The Covid-19 pandemic caused an estimated 22.1 million excess deaths globally between 2020 and 2023, nearly three times higher than the seven million Covid deaths officially reported worldwide, according to the World Health Statistics 2026 report released by the World Health Organization (WHO).WHO said the pandemic wiped out nearly a decade of gains in global life expectancy and healthy life expectancy by 2021, describing it as a “setback of historic proportions” for global health systems.According to the report, global life expectancy fell by 1.8 years between 2019 and 2021,…

Dad of alleged school shooter convicted of murder Criminal defense attorney Donna Rotunno, host of ‘Crime & Justice with Donna Rotunno,’ explains the circumstances that led to a Georgia father being held liable for his son allegedly committing a school shooting on ‘Fox & Friends.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An Alabama man is facing charges two months after allegedly shooting his son’s 22-year-old girlfriend, who was a recent Auburn University graduate and had just landed her dream job as an interior designer.Whitney Harlow Robeson, a 22-year-old Virginia native, died on March 7 from a gunshot wound…

For two years, students organised their lives around board examinations — coaching classes, mock tests, sample papers, and endless revision schedules, all with the hope of securing strong Class 12 scores and opening the door to reputed colleges. But for some students, the CBSE results declared this week have instead left futures uncertain. A student from Assam said the board marks have now jeopardised eligibility for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) despite strong entrance preparation.“I scored well in JEE Main, but because my aggregate dropped below 75 per cent, I am now not eligible for JEE Advanced,” the student said.…

Kolkata: Air-conditioner and refrigerator makers have warned that the Centre’s latest restrictions on compressor imports could lead to shortages later this year, as domestic production capacity remains insufficient to meet rising demand.The concern follows a May 8 order by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), which links compressor imports in the current fiscal to a percentage of volumes imported in FY25.Under the order, manufacturers can import compressors for refrigerators up to 40% of FY25 import volumes and for air-conditioners up to 30%, both for capacities of up to two tonnes, a segment that accounts for more…

Investors are pouring money quickly into a new ETF that invests in companies involved with photonics and photolithography. Source link