Major setback for Trump: US judge blocks $1.8bn ‘weaponisation fund’ — what is it?

A US federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from moving ahead with a controversial $1.776 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund”.US District Judge Leonie Brinkema in Virginia on Friday barred the administration from “taking any further action” to establish or operate the fund while legal challenges continue. The judge also stopped any payouts from being…

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Drama before first ball! Rajasthan Royals win controversial re-toss against Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 2 | Cricket News

Gujarat Titans’ captain Shubman Gill and Rajasthan Royals’ captain Riyan Parag, right, (AP Photo) A strange moment created confusion and controversy at the toss ahead of the Rajasthan Royals versus Gujarat Titans clash after the coin flip had to be conducted twice. Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag had made the call during the first toss,…

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Watch: Rahul Gandhi dons auto driver’s uniform, shares meal and interacts with them in Delhi | India News

NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Friday interacted with autorickshaw drivers in Delhi’s Bengali Market area, sitting down with them over lunch as they spoke about rising expenses and daily struggles.The Congress leader was seen wearing an autorickshaw driver’s uniform during the interaction at Todarmal Park. He also shared a…

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‘You’re not a teenager anymore’: Magnus Carlsen’s birthday wish for World Chess Champion D Gukesh goes viral – Watch | Chess News

Magnus Carlsen vs D Gukesh (Photo by Michal Walusza/Norway Chess) NEW DELHI: Indian chess star D Gukesh received a flood of birthday wishes from some of the biggest names in chess during the ongoing Norway Chess 2026 tournament, but it was Magnus Carlsen’s playful message that grabbed the internet’s attention. In a video shared by…

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Japan removed 131 invasive cats from a remote island and the ecosystem rebounded faster than expected |

Image(s): Left/Wikipedia/Right/Canva After ecologists moved 131 feral cats away from Chichijima Island, which is located in the Ogasawara archipelago, this island became a topic of interest for ecological research. This wildlife conservation initiative undertaken at Chichijima Island in Japan has since received much attention in the field of conservation biology, as removing the cats caused…

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Dk Shivakumar: Who will be Karnataka’s next CM? What DK Shivakumar said on ‘nameplate change’ | India News

NEW DELHI: Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar on Friday remained tight-lipped over speculation surrounding the “nameplate” change in the state, following Siddaramaiah’s resignation as chief minister.“I will not open my mouth,” Shivakumar said when asked about the “nameplate change”.Earlier while speaking to reporters in Delhi, Shivakumar also declined to comment on Rajya Sabha nominations….

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CBSE Class 12 verification, re-evaluation 2026 portal to open on June 1: Check complete details here

The Central Board of Secondary Education has deferred the launch of its Class 12 verification and re-evaluation portal to June 1, 2026. The board said the decision was taken to ensure a transparent and glitch-free process for students applying for post-result activities, including verification of marks and re-evaluation of answer books. The Central Board of…

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Russian Drone Crash Romania: ‘Serious, irresponsible escalation’: Nato fumes after Russian drone crashes into Romanian apartment building

Fire on top of a block of flats after a drone crash caused an explosion and fire on impact, in Galati, eastern Romania, near the Ukrainian border A Russian drone crashed into an apartment building in eastern Romania during an overnight attack on Ukraine, injuring two people and prompting strong condemnation from Nato and European…

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