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Bengaluru: Karnataka has become the first State in India to implement an Alcohol-in-Beverage (AIB) based excise duty structure, with the new policy coming into effect from May 11 this year.The State Excise Department said the move follows the Chief Minister’s 2026-27 Budget speech. The AIB-based structure is globally recognised as the gold standard for alcohol taxation.Under the new policy, government-administered price fixation has been completely deregulated. Product placement within slabs has been left to producers based on market considerations.Also Read: Raise the bar: Delhi govt’s new excise plan pours in premium choicesAs per the Government Notification issued on May 8,…

Bulgarian singer’s party anthem triumphs at the grand final of the 70th Eurovision song contest in Vienna, giving the country its first win the competition. The Israeli contestant, Noam Bettan, came second in a competition clouded by protests over the country’s participation Source link

NEW DELHI: A Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist from Pakistan, who was arrested last month by the Srinagar Police after infiltrating into India, has told interrogators that he found life in the Valley completely different from what he had been taught in terrorist training camps, and even underwent hair restoration treatment as he had been dealing with severe hair loss for years.Mohammed Usman Jatt, alias “Chinese,” told National Investigation Agency (NIA) officials that he had been tasked with carrying out terror attacks in India by setting up sleeper cells outside Jammu and Kashmir.During questioning, he also revealed that he had undergone a…

Alex Murdaugh retrial faces obstacles to find impartial jury Alex Murdaugh’s upcoming retrial faces significant challenges in finding an impartial jury, as discussed by criminal defense attorney Josh Ritter. Prosecutors warn that the case’s extensive public attention will complicate jury selection, potentially requiring a change of venue. Murdaugh’s original conviction was overturned due to jury interference, adding to the complexities of securing a fair trial. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The South Carolina Supreme Court wiped away Alex Murdaugh’s double-murder conviction on May 13, ruling unanimously that the trial was irredeemably tainted by the conduct of Colleton…

2 min readNew DelhiMay 17, 2026 12:01 PM IST Karnataka Minister Sharan Prakash Patil on Saturday announced that the state has been allocated an additional 1,122 medical seats, offering a golden opportunity for aspiring healthcare professionals. Addressing a press conference held at Vidhana Soudha here, Patil, who is the Minister for Medical Education, said Karnataka remains at the forefront in the field of medical education in the country, and the additional seats allocated to the state will benefit districts including Koppal, Gadag, Chamarajanagar, Karwar, Kaveri, and others. NEET UG 2026 Paper Leak | Guess paper questions in May 3 exam…

Scientists said this week that a developing El Niño is likely to amplify heatwaves, droughts and floods this year. But it’s not the biggest culprit of climate extremes.  The consequences of a moderate or strong El Niño today are more damaging than those of similar events just a few decades ago because of the long-term warming caused by burning fossil fuels. Bob, who covers climate science and international climate policy for ICN, explains what El Niño is and how it changes weather around the world, whether we’re now entering a period when record-breaking weather becomes normal, and if the impacts…

Kurt Angle is one of the most legendary stars in the history of WWE. He was the first Olympic Gold Medalist to grace the squared circle and found immense success as a singles performer in the company. He recently congratulated his son Kody Angle who finished his graduation from the Hendersonville High School. He shared a picture of himself with his son to mark the auspicious day. Kurt Angle is widely considered as one of the greatest technical wrestlers of all time. He has won Championships across different promotions like WWE, New Japan Pro Wrestling and TNA Wrestling. He joined…

Amazon is officially rolling out e-cargo bike deliveries in Washington, DC, as part of a new pilot program launched in partnership with the District Department of Transportation (DDOT). The ten-month initiative, called “MicroFreight DC,” will see Amazon Delivery Service Partners making neighborhood deliveries using a fleet of battery-powered cargo bikes instead of traditional delivery vans. The pilot will deploy up to 15 four-wheeled e-cargo bikes operating out of a dedicated microhub in Southwest DC. The vehicles feature enclosed seating areas for riders along with windshields and wipers to help delivery associates operate comfortably in poor weather. According to DDOT, the…

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4 min readNew DelhiApr 26, 2026 11:00 AM IST Ever noticed how you suddenly need to pee right after getting out of a pool or the sea? You’re not alone. The question recently came up on Reddit, with a distressed internet user asking  ‘Why do I pee so much after swimming? Turns out, there’s a clear medical explanation behind it. Dr Tarun Singh, Senior Consultant, Urology, ShardaCare-Healthcity, says this happens because of how your body reacts to being in water. DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or the experts we spoke to. Always consult your health…