‘Smiling Buddha’ at 52: Test that announced India’s nuclear arrival to the world
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Fifty-two years ago, India detonated a nuclear device in Rajasthan's Thar desert, codenamed 'Smiling Buddha'. This event, coinciding with Buddha Purnima, marked India's entry into the nuclear club. Despite being officially termed a 'peaceful nuclear explosion', the test ignited debate and reshaped India's global standing, demonstrating scientific self-reliance and announcing strategic intent.

'On important visit': BJP justifies PM's foreign tour after oppn's 'where's Modi' question
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/on-a-very-important-foreign-visit-bjp-justifies-pms-5-nation-tour-amid-save-fuel-appeal-after-oppositions-wheres-modi-question/articleshow/131174252.cms

Suvendu govt ends religion-based schemes in Bengal, scraps state OBC list
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/suvendu-govt-ends-religion-based-schemes-in-bengal-scraps-state-obc-list/articleshow/131174070.cms

The BJP government has also done away with the exisiting state OBC list in accordance with the Calcutta high court judgement and would set up a panel to decide quota eligibility. Last year on July 28, however, the CJI-led bench of the Supreme Court had vacated high court's stay on implementation of the new OBC list that had a total of 140 sub-groups under OBC-A and OBC-B categories, including 80 belonging to the Muslim community.

Punjab Kings contradict their physio's statement, say Arshdeep Singh 'fully fit'
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/ipl-2026/ipl-2026-punjab-kings-contradict-physios-statement-say-arshdeep-singh-is-fully-fit/articleshow/131174580.cms

First look: Indian Railways reveals proposed bullet train design
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/first-look-indian-railways-reveals-proposed-bullet-train-design/articleshow/131175342.cms

India's first bullet train, destined for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad route, has had its design unveiled by Indian Railways. This ambitious project, spanning 508 km, is progressing with station foundation work completed in Gujarat and ongoing construction in Maharashtra, including an undersea tunnel. The initiative aims to boost indigenous high-speed rail capabilities.

More than 100 maternity staff sue NHS over gas exposure
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Staff say they suffered from symptoms including fatigue, anxiety, headaches and "brain fog".

Escaped tiger shot by German police after attacking man
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The tiger escaped a facility owned by local trainer Carmen Zander, also known as Germany's "Tiger Queen", according to local media reports.

Instant AI answers could undermine people's intelligence, warns Royal Observatory
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Paddy Rodgers said the Observatory's rich history showed the power of human knowledge and the need to avoid "dependence" on AI.

West Ham relegation may cost London taxpayers £2.5m
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London taxpayers may have to pay an extra £2.5m if West Ham are relegated from the Premier League, because of the club's lease agreement for London Stadium.

HS2 failings blamed on high-speed focus and political pressure
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A new reviews confirms the high-speed rail line's "original sins" include a technical design, changing political priorities and ballooning costs.

New BBC boss warns 'tough choices are unavoidable' as he starts role
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Ex-Google executive Matt Brittin says the BBC has "never been more needed" but faces "very real challenges".

England call up former 'Baby Bok' Janse van Rensburg
https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/articles/c4g0eqk2ekeo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Former South Africa Under-20 centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg could make his England debut this summer.

Cruise ship hit by hantavirus outbreak docks in Rotterdam
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The ship's crew are expected to self-isolate after arriving at the Dutch port, their final destination.

Former England cricket captain Smith dies aged 92
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Former Warwickshire and England captain Mike Smith, known throughout the game as MJK, dies at the age of 92.

Shakira wins £50m tax refund from Spanish government
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The Colombian singer says the court ruling means the "narrative" that she was guilty now "crumbles".

I'm so proud of him, says Aaron Rai's childhood golf coach
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Darren Prosser says he is lost for words after the golf star makes history and wins the US PGA.

Israeli forces board Gaza-bound flotilla near Cyprus, activists say
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Live broadcasts from the Global Sumud flotilla show commandos boarding several boats trying to breach the Gaza maritime blockade.

In pictures: Celebrity style meets garden design at Chelsea 2026
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Designers from around the world showcase their gardens at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

Bubba Wallace 'seeing red' after being wrecked, female driver rage-quits and cries & NASCAR missed the mark
https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/bubba-wallace-seeing-red-wrecked-female-driver-rage-quits-cries-nascar-missed-mark

Bubba Wallace was seeing red after being wrecked, while Natalie Decker rage-quit her truck race in a stunning radio meltdown at Dover this weekend.

Heel Turn: Chaotic and violent night of wrestling in New York, examining Sami Zayn, Místico entrance and more
https://www.foxnews.com/sports/heel-turn-chaotic-violent-wrestling-new-york-examining-sami-zayn-mstico-entrance

ACW Reckoning's steel cage main event ended in chaos as Vik Dalishus suffered multiple injuries and was taken from the arena on a stretcher Saturday.

Maryland ballot blunder triggers GOP push for federal review of blue state's voter rolls
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Republicans call for a federal review of Maryland's voter rolls after a ballot vendor error forced the state to resend thousands of primary ballots.