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14 May, 2025

Robert Benton, Oscar-winning filmmaker of 'Kramer vs. Kramer', dead at 92

Over his 40-year career, he won three Academy Awards and directed acclaimed films including 'Places in the Heart'. Benton was also recognised for his work on 'Superman' and 'What's Up, Doc?'.

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14 May, 2025

TV star Akhil Marar booked for alleged anti-national remarks on social media

The case, filed under Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, was prompted by a complaint from BJP leader Anish Kizhakkekkara. The video has since been deleted, and police are working to recover it before further investigation.

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14 May, 2025

WTC Final-bound SA players likely to miss IPL playoffs due to national duty

South African players selected for the WTC Final against Australia will likely miss the IPL playoffs, as CSA insists they return by 26 May for national duty. The playoffs run from 29 May to 3 June, clashing with WTC prep for the 11 June final in London.

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14 May, 2025

Convinced India, Pak to let's have peace: President Trump

On 10 May, India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire after intense clashes, with US President Trump claiming he brokered peace using trade diplomacy. India denies third-party involvement, attributing the truce to bilateral military dialogue.

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14 May, 2025

Trump to meet Syria's president before heading to Qatar on his Mideast tour

On 14 May, President Trump confirmed he will meet Syria’s new president, Ahmad al-Sharaa, before heading to Qatar. The meeting follows US-sanctions being lifted on Syria. Trump’s Mideast tour includes Saudi Arabia, UAE and a state visit in Qatar.

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14 May, 2025

Pak declares an Indian diplomat 'persona non grata', orders 24 hours exit

Pakistan declared an Indian High Commission staff member in Islamabad 'persona non grata' over alleged improper activities and ordered him to leave within 24 hours. This follows India’s similar expulsion of a Pakistani official over espionage charges.

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14 May, 2025

Spurious liquor deaths: Punjab Police seizes 600 litres of methanol

On 13 May, Punjab Police seized 600 litres of methanol near Tepla, suspected to be linked to the spurious liquor tragedy in Amritsar that killed 21. The truck came from Delhi, and its driver was arrested. 10 others were held; 2 police officials suspended.

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14 May, 2025

J-K: Security forces defuse projectile found in Rajouri

On 14 May, a projectile was defused by security forces in Rajouri, J-K, after Pakistan’s shelling post-India’s Operation Sindoor, launched on 7 May in response to the 22 April Pahalgam attack. Over 100 terrorists were killed; a ceasefire began on 10 May.