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Iran signals Europe wants Hormuz passage permission after Tehran tolls and ceasefire reshape shipping rules

Iran signals Europe wants Hormuz passage permission after Tehran tolls and ceasefire reshape shipping rules

Iranian state TV says European countries are in talks with Tehran for permission to transit the Strait of Hormuz, following similar negotiations with East Asian states like China, Japan, and Pakistan. Iran has largely blocked shipping since a Feb 28 war with the US and Israel, though a fragile ceasefire has been in place since April 8. Tehran says it is preparing a professional system to manage traffic, benefiting cooperating commercial vessels while keeping the route closed to certain “freedom” operations.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 16 May 2026
Modi in The Hague warns decade of disasters could erase global progress, pushing India Netherlands supply chain pact

Modi in The Hague warns decade of disasters could erase global progress, pushing India Netherlands supply chain pact

Speaking in The Hague during his five-nation tour, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India and the Netherlands are building a “trusted, transparent and future-ready” supply chain to withstand repeated global shocks. He framed the current era as a “decade of disasters,” pointing to the COVID-19 pandemic, escalating wars and an emerging energy crisis. Modi warned that if countries fail to respond quickly, decades of development gains could be wiped out, driving large populations into poverty.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 16 May 2026

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Assam inaugurates India first AI phygital Slice bank with paperless deposits and kiosk banking in Guwahati

Assam inaugurates India first AI phygital Slice bank with paperless deposits and kiosk banking in Guwahati

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated Slice Small Finance Bank’s India-first AI-powered “phygital” branch in Guwahati on GS Road. The next-generation banking setup blends physical trust with digital convenience using AI-enabled self-service kiosks, paperless cash deposits and withdrawals, and streamlined digital onboarding. The bank expects to expand access to responsible credit, savings and payments for individuals and small businesses, especially underserved communities, by pairing AI-driven convenience with trusted in-person support. Sarma said it reflects Assam’s readiness for technology-driven banking.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 16 May 2026
Athena opens Northeast India biggest integrated psychiatric hospital in Guwahati expanding to five nationwide

Athena opens Northeast India biggest integrated psychiatric hospital in Guwahati expanding to five nationwide

Athena Behavioral Health has launched what it calls Northeast India’s largest integrated private psychiatric hospital in Guwahati, its fifth facility nationwide. The move targets a region where mental health burden is rising alongside a severe shortage of structured psychiatric and de-addiction services. The hospital combines psychiatric care, psychotherapy, detox support, rehabilitation, and long-term recovery planning, including treatment for substance addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma, and co-occurring disorders. Athena also plans outreach to reduce stigma and encourage earlier help.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 16 May 2026
PCB chair Mohsin Naqvi gets ICC invite for Ahmedabad as IPL final also looms

PCB chair Mohsin Naqvi gets ICC invite for Ahmedabad as IPL final also looms

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi, also Pakistan’s interior minister, has reportedly received an invitation to join ICC Board discussions in Ahmedabad, coinciding with the IPL 2026 final on May 31. The ICC’s schedule includes a virtual Chief Executives Committee meeting on May 21 and an in-person Board meeting on May 30-31 to revisit the World Test Championship’s future structure. Due to strained India-Pakistan ties, Naqvi’s participation is uncertain, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expected to decide whether to travel.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 16 May 2026
NEET-2026 leak probe finds gang split subjects to evade capture with careful compartmentalised planning

NEET-2026 leak probe finds gang split subjects to evade capture with careful compartmentalised planning

Investigating agencies probing the NEET-UG paper leak case say the accused allegedly operated with a strict division of labour, assigning different subject portions to different members based on expertise and networks. The compartmentalised approach, officials believe, kept suspicion low because no single person possessed the entire question paper. A Chemistry teacher in Latur allegedly shared Chemistry questions, while another accused used a student counselling institute to reach aspirants and handle much of the Biology section. Investigators also face hurdles recovering deleted Telegram chats, delaying digital evidence.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 16 May 2026

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Karnataka demands NEET UG scrapped from 2026 and CET restored as states seek control

Karnataka demands NEET UG scrapped from 2026 and CET restored as states seek control

Karnataka’s medical education minister Sharan Prakash Patil has renewed a push to scrap NEET-UG starting 2026, arguing the Centre should restore states’ authority to run transparent Common Entrance Tests. He cited the recent NEET question paper leak as a “grave injustice,” accusing central agencies of undermining students’ futures and suggesting the scandal may be aimed at enabling MBBS seat sales. Patil also criticized the CBI’s probe, calling for a court-supervised investigation.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 16 May 2026
India Rejects Indus Waters CoA Award Over Maximum Pondage Citing Illegal Tribunal Authority

India Rejects Indus Waters CoA Award Over Maximum Pondage Citing Illegal Tribunal Authority

India has rejected a new Court of Arbitration (CoA) award under the Indus Waters Treaty, calling the tribunal illegally constituted and without authority. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the CoA issued an “award on maximum pondage” on May 15, supplementing an earlier interpretation ruling. India reiterated it never recognized the CoA and declared any proceedings, awards, or decisions null and void. The move adds to India Pakistan tensions over Indus River water sharing and management, with India keeping the treaty framework in abeyance.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 16 May 2026
Ravi Mohan says he slit his wrists and will pause acting until divorce ends

Ravi Mohan says he slit his wrists and will pause acting until divorce ends

Actor-producer Ravi Mohan announced he will not act until his divorce from estranged wife Aarthi is finalised, while addressing a fresh spiral of controversy sparked by singer Keneeshaa’s breakup post. At a press conference, Mohan accused “cyberbullying” of driving Keneeshaa away, said he has proof against trolls, and claimed he has been prevented from meeting his sons. In a startling confession, he said he had previously harmed himself but still reported for film work the next day.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 16 May 2026
NTA subject expert Manisha Mandhare arrested by CBI over alleged NEET 2026 Biology question leak

NTA subject expert Manisha Mandhare arrested by CBI over alleged NEET 2026 Biology question leak

CBI has arrested Pune senior Botany teacher Manisha Gurunath Mandhare in connection with an alleged NEET UG 2026 Biology paper leak. The agency says she was an NTA-appointed subject expert with authorized access to the question paper and shared confidential content with selected candidates. CBI claims she ran special coaching sessions at her residence in April 2026, dictating Biology questions later reported to match the exam held on May 3 before it was cancelled. Searches across six locations and nine arrests are underway.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 16 May 2026

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Modi praises Indian origin stars in Netherlands cricket team, tying diaspora pride to T20 World Cup moment

Modi praises Indian origin stars in Netherlands cricket team, tying diaspora pride to T20 World Cup moment

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Netherlands cricket team during a community event in The Hague, highlighting the role of Indian-origin players in lifting the squad. Speaking to the Indian diaspora, he noted the Netherlands’ strong showing against India’s champions at the recent T20 World Cup and pointed to Aryan Dutt’s contributions. Modi also drew a parallel to hockey, crediting Dutch coaches and head coach Sjoerd Marijne for shaping India’s women’s team, while encouraging support for the upcoming Hockey World Cup.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 16 May 2026
JEE Advanced 2026 tomorrow: timings, banned gadgets, and dress rules you must follow

JEE Advanced 2026 tomorrow: timings, banned gadgets, and dress rules you must follow

JEE Advanced 2026 will be held on Sunday, May 17, across India with IIT Roorkee conducting the exam. It runs in two shifts: Paper 1 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon and Paper 2 from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM. PwD candidates receive compensatory time of one extra hour. Students must carry their admit card, original photo ID, and two passport-size photographs, and follow strict rules on dress and prohibited items like phones, smart watches, and wearable health devices.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 16 May 2026
Tamil Nadu reshuffle assigns Finance Health Energy to top ministers as CM Joseph Vijay holds Police

Tamil Nadu reshuffle assigns Finance Health Energy to top ministers as CM Joseph Vijay holds Police

Tamil Nadu has announced a ministerial portfolio split designed around a tightly controlled top layer of governance. Finance goes to K A Sengottaiyan, Health and Family Welfare to K G Arunraj, and Energy along with Law to R Nirmalkumar. Food and Civil Supplies is assigned to P Venkataramanan, while N Anand takes Rural Development and Water Resources. Chief Minister Joseph Vijay retains high-impact responsibilities including Public and General Administration, Police, and Women and Youth Welfare.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 16 May 2026
Sport is quietly becoming a peace tool UN data says it reached 60 million youth

Sport is quietly becoming a peace tool UN data says it reached 60 million youth

In conflict zones and developing regions, sport is emerging as an unexpectedly effective peace and development channel, according to the UN Office on Sport for Development and Peace (UNOSDP). Its programmes have reached over 60 million youth. The article argues the impact is measurable: investing $1 in sport-based youth development in fragile states can generate about $3.8 in social and economic value. It links sport to SDG gains across health, education, gender equality, inclusion, and reduced violence.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 16 May 2026

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Netherlands Returns 11th Century Chola Copper Plates to PM Modi After Over 300 Years Abroad

Netherlands Returns 11th Century Chola Copper Plates to PM Modi After Over 300 Years Abroad

In a goodwill gesture after years of repatriation diplomacy, the Netherlands has handed Prime Minister Narendra Modi 11th-century Chola-era Anaimangalam copper plates. The 21 large and three small plates document historical grants tied to Chola King Rajaraja I’s contributions to a Buddhist vihara in Nagappattinam. Notably, they track a linguistic change in administrative customs terminology from “ulgu” to “sunkam,” reflecting shifts during Chola rule. After arrival, the Archaeological Survey of India will examine and secure the artifacts.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 16 May 2026
Canada pivots to Nordic Arctic allies as Trump pushes Greenland seizure and Russia ramps up pressure

Canada pivots to Nordic Arctic allies as Trump pushes Greenland seizure and Russia ramps up pressure

Canada is rapidly deepening defense cooperation with Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden to secure the Arctic as U.S. backing appears less certain after Donald Trump’s threats to seize Greenland. Canadian officials say they are moving beyond reliance on American protection, while Russia expands military activity and China grows involvement in Arctic resources. Prime Minister Mark Carney frames the shift as “middle power” alliance-building, including Ranger-style concepts, defense production ramp-ups, and ongoing talks on Greenland security.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 16 May 2026
RJ Scaringe’s $12B startup streak keeps investors chasing his next move, including a surprise micromobility bet

RJ Scaringe’s $12B startup streak keeps investors chasing his next move, including a surprise micromobility bet

Serial founder RJ Scaringe has pulled in more than $12.3 billion across three startups in under a decade, with investors still lining up for his newest bet. His latest venture, Mind Robotics, just raised $400 million, following earlier momentum from his electric micromobility startup Also, which took in $105 million in 2025 and surpassed $300 million total. Partners say the edge is Scaringe’s rare talent for engineering plus product design, paired with crisp, credible storytelling that sells the idea, not the ego.

Summarised by Beize from a story on TechCrunch on 16 May 2026
Aamir Khan slams ghost directing rumours and jokes method acting lets actors “mischief” on sets

Aamir Khan slams ghost directing rumours and jokes method acting lets actors “mischief” on sets

Aamir Khan has dismissed decades of rumours that he secretly directs many of the films he stars in, insisting he has officially helmed only Taare Zameen Par in his 38-year career. Speaking at a Screen Academy Masterclass, he said credit and creative responsibility don’t work the way gossip suggests, pointing to the distinct tones of his movies. He also addressed method acting, admitting he doesn’t fully “become” a character and joking that staying “in character” can become a cover for misbehaviour.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 16 May 2026

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Nifty’s fragile technical setup cracks as VIX jumps and sellers keep control into next week

Nifty’s fragile technical setup cracks as VIX jumps and sellers keep control into next week

Dalal Street starts the week on shaky technical footing as Nifty ended sharply lower amid sustained selling and a steep rise in volatility. The index remains trapped below key moving averages, with 24,300–24,500 acting as a major ceiling and 23,200–23,000 the critical support. India VIX jumped to 18.79, while weakening RSI and a bearish weekly candle reinforce a cautious, defensive approach. Traders are advised to avoid aggressive buys until momentum improves.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 16 May 2026
YouTube Snap and TikTok settle a major school social media addiction case while Meta heads to trial

YouTube Snap and TikTok settle a major school social media addiction case while Meta heads to trial

YouTube, Snap and TikTok have settled the first school-district case scheduled for trial over allegations that social media platforms worsen youth mental health. The claims came from Kentucky’s Breathitt County School District, while Meta Platforms must still face trial alone on June 15 in federal court in Oakland. Terms were not disclosed. The lawsuit is a bellwether for roughly 1,200 similar school district suits, including California cases numbering in the thousands.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 16 May 2026
Trump returns from Beijing with trade tariffs toned down, but U S China strategic stalemate remains unchanged

Trump returns from Beijing with trade tariffs toned down, but U S China strategic stalemate remains unchanged

President Donald Trump’s Beijing visit delivered only modest summit deliverables, but it did reset the U.S.-China relationship into a familiar economic and strategic standoff. After last year’s trade war escalated with “Liberation Day” tariffs, the two leaders’ two-day talks with Xi Jinping signaled a return to “constructive strategic stability.” Key issues—U.S. concerns over trade practices and Indo-Pacific military buildup—went largely unaddressed, leaving China a fragile truce and the U.S. limited gains.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 16 May 2026
Tabiq hotel check-in data leaked when a cloud bucket turned public, exposing over a million passports

Tabiq hotel check-in data leaked when a cloud bucket turned public, exposing over a million passports

A hotel check-in platform called Tabiq exposed more than a million customer passports, driver’s licenses, and selfie verification photos on the open web after its operator, Japan-based startup Reqrea, left an Amazon cloud storage bucket publicly accessible. A security researcher discovered the leak by browsing the bucket using only its name “tabiq,” and TechCrunch alerted Reqrea and JPCERT. Reqrea later locked down the bucket, but said it doesn’t know how it became public or whether anyone accessed data beforehand.

Summarised by Beize from a story on TechCrunch on 16 May 2026
Fin debuts Operator an AI agent that manages the AI agent inside Intercom’s customer service stack

Fin debuts Operator an AI agent that manages the AI agent inside Intercom’s customer service stack

Intercom, now rebranded as Fin, launched Fin Operator: an AI agent built for the back-office teams that configure and debug Fin’s customer-facing chatbot. Operator does three jobs—data analysis, knowledge base updates, and “debugger” tracing when Fin misbehaves—then submits changes as diff-style proposals for humans to approve. It’s entering Pro early access now, with general availability planned for summer 2026.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Venture Beat on 16 May 2026
Delhivery Q4 profit stays flat at ₹72.4 crore even as revenue jumps 30% year on year

Delhivery Q4 profit stays flat at ₹72.4 crore even as revenue jumps 30% year on year

Delhivery reported a near-flat consolidated net profit of ₹72.4 crore for Q4 FY26, compared with ₹72.5 crore in the year-ago quarter. Revenue climbed 30% to ₹2,850 crore from ₹2,191.6 crore, while total income reached ₹2,909.4 crore including other income of ₹59.4 crore. On a sequential basis, profit rose sharply 83.3%. However, total expenses also grew 26.9% to ₹2,853.1 crore, keeping profitability muted.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Inc42 on 16 May 2026
Trump’s Iran stance wins Colorado’s hardest-hit voters who say higher gas is a price to pay

Trump’s Iran stance wins Colorado’s hardest-hit voters who say higher gas is a price to pay

In Wiggins, Colorado, rising fuel and grocery costs have locals feeling the squeeze—gas is about $4.34 a gallon and spending now cuts into home budgets. Yet many voters in nearby Morgan County, long Republican territory, back President Donald Trump’s Iran approach, arguing they’d rather endure economic pain than risk Iran obtaining a nuclear weapon. Reuters interviews across Highway 52 find a durable personal bond with Trump, with some doubting Democrats can deliver stability.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 16 May 2026
Modi in Netherlands outlines four Viksit Bharat aspirations including startups, Olympics, and green energy goals

Modi in Netherlands outlines four Viksit Bharat aspirations including startups, Olympics, and green energy goals

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his second stop of a five-nation tour, addressed the Indian diaspora in The Hague, Netherlands, drawing cheers of “Jai Jai Modi.” He laid out four major aspirations for “Viksit Bharat,” linking them to modern India’s push for jobs and innovation. Modi cited a dramatic startup boom from about 500 in 2014 to over two lakh today, with 44,000 more seeking registration. He also highlighted plans to become a global manufacturing hub, use Olympics hosting for global stature, and lead in green energy through large-scale solar expansion.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 16 May 2026
Centre rolls out short Hajj package cutting pilgrimage stay to about 20 days for working professionals

Centre rolls out short Hajj package cutting pilgrimage stay to about 20 days for working professionals

The Union government has announced a first-of-its-kind short Hajj package for Indian pilgrims, aimed mainly at working professionals who struggle to be away for the usual 40 to 45 days. Under the plan, about 10,000 pilgrims will complete essential Hajj rituals and return from Saudi Arabia in roughly 20 days. The schedule runs from May 17 to June 5, with the first flight departing from Kochi on May 17 and other departures from major metros.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 16 May 2026
1945 Nag Hammadi find buried in fertilizer turned a desert jar into Gnosticism’s game changer for scholars

1945 Nag Hammadi find buried in fertilizer turned a desert jar into Gnosticism’s game changer for scholars

In 1945, Egyptian villagers hunting for fertilizer near Nag Hammadi unearthed a clay jar containing leather-bound Coptic codices hidden in the desert for centuries. The find revealed 13 codices, including texts linked to works later discussed such as the Gospel of Thomas. Before this discovery, historians studying Gnostic Christianity relied mostly on hostile accounts, making true reconstruction difficult. Nag Hammadi reshaped research in religion, linguistics, translation, and how early communities transmitted texts and ideas.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 16 May 2026
Lake Tahoe faces electricity price shock as AI data centers tip power contracts by 2027

Lake Tahoe faces electricity price shock as AI data centers tip power contracts by 2027

Lake Tahoe, long a tech haven and vacation getaway for Silicon Valley, has less than a year to secure a new electricity provider. By May 2027, Liberty Utilities’ deal with NV Energy will end, and NV Energy plans to redirect its power to Nevada where data centers are rapidly expanding. While officials dispute blame, NV Energy has requests for over 22 gigawatts of load—about 40 times Tahoe’s peak—meaning traditional customers may pay higher prices amid tighter regional supply.

Summarised by Beize from a story on TechCrunch on 16 May 2026
Iran readies a new Hormuz transit system prioritizing friendly commercial traffic and charging fees

Iran readies a new Hormuz transit system prioritizing friendly commercial traffic and charging fees

Iran says it will soon launch a designated traffic-management mechanism for the Strait of Hormuz, giving priority to commercial vessels and parties cooperating with Tehran. Iranian officials also say specialised services tied to the plan will require “necessary fees,” while routes will remain closed to operators linked to the “Freedom Project.” The announcement lands as tensions between Iran, the US, and Israel persist and major oil, LPG, and LNG carriers continue cautious transit, sometimes with transponders switched off.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 16 May 2026
OpenAI adds ChatGPT personal finance tools for Pro users linking banks via Plaid

OpenAI adds ChatGPT personal finance tools for Pro users linking banks via Plaid

OpenAI has launched new personal finance features for ChatGPT Pro subscribers in the U.S., now available in preview. The tools let users connect accounts through Plaid, covering more than 12,000 financial institutions, and then view a dashboard tracking portfolio performance, spending, subscriptions, and upcoming payments. Users can ask questions about what changed in their spending or build plans for major goals. OpenAI says it will add Intuit support soon and can remove synced data and financial memories within 30 days.

Summarised by Beize from a story on TechCrunch on 16 May 2026
Farmer clearing stones on Milos unearths Venus de Milo and turns ruins into Europe’s obsession

Farmer clearing stones on Milos unearths Venus de Milo and turns ruins into Europe’s obsession

In April 1820, a farmer clearing stones in the ruins of Milos stumbled onto fragments of an ancient marble statue. The discovery, made in four pieces, was immediately recognized as valuable by French naval officer Olivier Voutier, even though the statue was incomplete and already missing its arms. Europe’s 19th-century fascination with classical Greece and Rome helped fuel the rush. After arriving in France in 1821, the Venus de Milo became a star exhibit at the Louvre, and its missing hands only deepened the mystery.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 16 May 2026
West Bengal dissolves Police Welfare Board as CM says it became a party front

West Bengal dissolves Police Welfare Board as CM says it became a party front

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari dissolved the Police Welfare Board after an administrative review in Diamond Harbour, saying it had drifted from its intended purpose into what he described as a party’s frontal organisation. He pledged zero tolerance for attacks on police and promised strict enforcement of law and order. Adhikari also announced priority postings for women police in their home districts and urged immediate action against extortion by auto and e-rickshaw operators, asking residents to file specific complaints.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 16 May 2026
RecursiveMAS cuts multi-agent latency by using embeddings only, delivering 2.4x speed and 75% fewer tokens

RecursiveMAS cuts multi-agent latency by using embeddings only, delivering 2.4x speed and 75% fewer tokens

Researchers from UIUC and Stanford propose RecursiveMAS, a multi-agent framework that replaces text-to-text communication with latent embedding passing. Instead of generating reasoning tokens at every step, agents loop continuous representations through RecursiveLink modules and only output text at the end. Tests across nine benchmarks show up to 2.4x faster inference, 75% token reduction by round three, and an 8.3% accuracy gain, with far cheaper training than full fine-tuning.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Venture Beat on 16 May 2026
Managers call it growth but employees experience burnout as vague stretch work becomes a trap

Managers call it growth but employees experience burnout as vague stretch work becomes a trap

In today’s workplaces, managers often label sudden extra workload as “a wonderful learning opportunity.” When expectations are vague and support is missing, Gallup research suggests employees quickly disengage, especially in overloaded or hostile environments. The real issue isn’t the presence of challenging tasks, but whether organizations convert them into sustainable development. Employees tend to trust the surrounding support system—coaching, visibility, feedback, and recognition—more than the upbeat phrase, and they disengage when no tangible path to future success is offered.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 16 May 2026
Hamas says military chief Izz al-Din al-Haddad died after Israel claimed targeted strike

Hamas says military chief Izz al-Din al-Haddad died after Israel claimed targeted strike

A senior Hamas official told Reuters that Izz al-Din al-Haddad, head of the group’s military wing, has died after Israeli airstrikes, a day after Israel said it targeted him. In Gaza City, witnesses reported that mosques announced his “martyrdom,” though Hamas has not officially confirmed. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz previously described Haddad as an architect of the October 7, 2023 attacks. The claim adds to tensions despite ongoing deadlocked indirect talks tied to a post-war plan for Gaza.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 16 May 2026
Enterprise AI’s next battleground is control planes as Claude inches from models into agent infrastructure

Enterprise AI’s next battleground is control planes as Claude inches from models into agent infrastructure

New VB Pulse data suggests the enterprise fight is shifting from model quality to the “control plane” where AI agents plan, call tools, access data, and get audited. Microsoft Copilot Studio and Azure AI Studio lead adoption, OpenAI follows, and Anthropic’s Claude registers a first measurable foothold at orchestration—hinting model momentum may be spilling into runtime infrastructure.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Venture Beat on 16 May 2026
PJM power prices jump 76% as watchdog blames data centers and grid operator delays

PJM power prices jump 76% as watchdog blames data centers and grid operator delays

Prices on the PJM Interconnection’s massive U.S. grid nearly doubled over the past year, rising to $136.53 per megawatt-hour from $77.78, according to Monitoring Analytics, the market’s independent watchdog. It points to data centers as the driver of surging load and says PJM failed to plan and execute in time. The monitor warns the damage to customers is “not reversible” and argues PJM’s supply and transparency gaps left capacity too tight for the near future.

Summarised by Beize from a story on TechCrunch on 16 May 2026
Petrol and diesel prices jump Rs 3 as experts warn of staggered hikes until crude stays above 100

Petrol and diesel prices jump Rs 3 as experts warn of staggered hikes until crude stays above 100

India raised petrol and diesel prices by Rs 3 per litre as state-run oil marketing companies absorb losses from global crude surging amid the West Asia conflict. Petrol and diesel had been unchanged for four years, but economists say the move could be the start of staggered increases. Further modest hikes may follow if crude stays above $100 per barrel and the Middle East situation persists, with analysts citing the duration of the US-Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz for direction.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 16 May 2026
Bangkok train crash sparks fire killing eight and injuring 25 as bus and vehicles burn

Bangkok train crash sparks fire killing eight and injuring 25 as bus and vehicles burn

A train collision in Bangkok on Saturday killed at least eight people and injured 25 others, according to rescue officials and police. The crash set off a major fire that engulfed a public bus and nearby cars and motorcycles, forcing firefighters and rescue crews to race to the scene. Teams extracted victims from the wreckage while crews worked to control the flames using water hoses, then cooled the area, vented gas, and continued searching. The cause remains under investigation.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 16 May 2026
CBSE makes three languages compulsory for Class 9 and 10 from July 1 2026

CBSE makes three languages compulsory for Class 9 and 10 from July 1 2026

From the 2026-27 academic session, CBSE will require students in Classes 9 and 10 to study three languages starting July 1, aligning with NEP 2020 and NCF-SE 2023. The languages will be labeled R1, R2, and R3, with at least two needing to be native Indian languages. In a key relief, CBSE says there will be no board exam for the third language at the Class 10 level. Until new textbooks arrive, schools will use Class 6-level third-language books and receive teaching guidance later.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 16 May 2026
Berkshire under Greg Abel jumps into tech and airlines, reversing Buffett era avoidance with big Alphabet and Delta buys

Berkshire under Greg Abel jumps into tech and airlines, reversing Buffett era avoidance with big Alphabet and Delta buys

Berkshire Hathaway’s new CEO Greg Abel has rapidly reshaped the conglomerate’s portfolio, boosting tech and airline exposure after years of Warren Buffett’s cautious approach. In the first quarter, Berkshire more than tripled its stake in Alphabet and bought over $2.6 billion in Delta Air Lines shares. The shift followed the departure of Todd Combs and included trimming or exiting positions such as Visa, Mastercard, Domino’s, Amazon, and UnitedHealth. Buffett publicly endorsed Abel at a recent meeting.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 16 May 2026
Harry Coover’s failed plastic experiment accidentally birthed cyanoacrylate the superglue powering modern medicine

Harry Coover’s failed plastic experiment accidentally birthed cyanoacrylate the superglue powering modern medicine

In the late 1940s, chemist Harry Coover and colleagues sought a clear plastic, but one cyanoacrylate compound behaved “wrong,” sticking fiercely to lab surfaces instead of forming a controllable transparent polymer. Scientists later realized the flaw was a feature: the material undergoes ultra-fast polymerization on tiny traces of moisture and surface ions, creating near-instant bonds. After shifting from plastics research to adhesive development, cyanoacrylate appeared in medicine around 1958 and grew into a widely used commercial product.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 16 May 2026
CBI arrests second NTA panel insider Manisha Mandhare in NEET UG 2026 paper leak case after PV Kulkarni

CBI arrests second NTA panel insider Manisha Mandhare in NEET UG 2026 paper leak case after PV Kulkarni

In a major step in the NEET UG 2026 paper leak probe, the CBI has arrested Manisha Gurunath Mandhare, a senior woman biology lecturer from Pune and an expert on the NTA question-setting panel. Sources say she was detained first for interrogation before formal arrest. The agency claims she had complete access to the Botany and Zoology sections and allegedly mobilised candidates through special coaching at her residence, with questions reportedly matching those that appeared in the May 3 exam. The arrest follows PV Kulkarni’s detention as “kingpin.”

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 16 May 2026
Trump era Air Force One ban after China trip forces officials to dump gifts pins and phones

Trump era Air Force One ban after China trip forces officials to dump gifts pins and phones

After two days of high-level talks in Beijing, U.S. officials returning on Air Force One were ordered to surrender items brought from China, including staff burner phones, credential badges, and lapel pins. White House staffers and reporters reportedly had to throw the seized objects in a bin at the bottom of the plane’s stairs before boarding. The move suggests strict counterintelligence measures, with analysts pointing to the risk of bugged gifts and the targeting potential of newly issued burner devices.

Summarised by Beize from a story on TechCrunch on 16 May 2026
Belgian coal miners in 1878 opened a fossil trove of Iguanodon that rewrote dinosaur biology forever

Belgian coal miners in 1878 opened a fossil trove of Iguanodon that rewrote dinosaur biology forever

In 1878, Belgian coal miners drilling the Bernissart seam noticed bones that glittered like pyrite. What they uncovered underground was extraordinary: a large deposit containing multiple Iguanodon skeletons closely preserved together. The find mattered because it offered far more complete specimens than earlier, fragment-based research. With whole-body comparisons, scientists revised Iguanodon’s posture, leg structure, and the function of its distinctive thumb spike, shifting dinosaur paleontology from speculation to solid evidence.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 16 May 2026
Runway shifts from cinematic AI to world models, daring to take on Google in the AI race

Runway shifts from cinematic AI to world models, daring to take on Google in the AI race

AI video-generation startup Runway is betting its next leap won’t be smarter text, but world models learned from real-world observational data. Founded in 2018 by three founders from Chile and Greece who met at NYU Tisch, the company built a reputation on video tools used by filmmakers and ad agencies, with partnerships including Lionsgate and AMC Networks. Now valued at $5.3 billion, Runway says it launched a first world model in December and plans another this year—taking aim at Google’s AI ambitions.

Summarised by Beize from a story on TechCrunch on 16 May 2026
Son Heung-min named to lead South Korea as coach Hong Myung-bo unveils 26 man World Cup squad

Son Heung-min named to lead South Korea as coach Hong Myung-bo unveils 26 man World Cup squad

South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo has named a 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026, handing captaincy expectations to Son Heung-min as the tournament begins in the United States, Mexico and Canada. The squad marks Son’s fourth World Cup and extends Korea’s streak of successive appearances to 11, since 1986. Coach Hong’s primary target is reaching the round of 32, with Hwang In-beom called up despite an ankle injury. Korea opens in Mexico on June 11 vs the Czech Republic.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 16 May 2026
Man caught urinating in Delhi Metro lift at Kalkaji Mandir station in view of two women video triggers outrage

Man caught urinating in Delhi Metro lift at Kalkaji Mandir station in view of two women video triggers outrage

A disturbing viral video has sparked outrage in Delhi after a man was allegedly seen urinating inside a lift at Kalkaji Mandir Metro Station, reportedly in front of two female commuters. The incident has prompted demands for swift action from the DMRC and Delhi Police, with users urging review of CCTV footage and identification of the offender. Commuters say while metro platforms are monitored, remote lift areas, stairwells, and foot overbridges can remain under-supervised, raising renewed concerns about passenger safety and hygiene.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 16 May 2026
Andhra Pradesh to pay Rs 30,000 for third child and Rs 40,000 for fourth to raise birth rates

Andhra Pradesh to pay Rs 30,000 for third child and Rs 40,000 for fourth to raise birth rates

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced cash incentives to reverse the state’s declining population trend. Families will receive Rs 30,000 for a third child and Rs 40,000 for a fourth, with further details promised within a month. The move follows earlier discussion of incentives for second births and follows concerns about couples limiting children due to rising incomes and preference patterns. Naidu stressed that keeping the replacement-level total fertility rate near 2.1 is key for stable economic growth.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 16 May 2026
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