Derek Mears

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Born - April 29, 1972 in Bakersfield, California, USA

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'Why haven't you sacked education minister?' Rahul Gandhi slams PM Modi over NEET-UG paper leak

timesofindia.com / May 17, 2026, 14:13 (IST)

Rahul Gandhi criticized Prime Minister Modi over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, questioning the inaction of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Gandhi drew parallels to the 2024 leak, highlighting repeated paper leaks and the government's response. The NEET-UG 2026 exam was cancelled due to paper leaks, affecting 23 lakh aspirants, with the CBI investigating the matter.

Bajrang Dal men barge into Dehradun showroom, write ‘jihadi’ on managers’ name tags

tnn / May 17, 2026, 15:21 (IST)

Bajrang Dal members barged into a Dehradun footwear showroom, alleging Muslim managers harassed Hindu staff and deducted salaries. A video circulating on social media purportedly shows the group confronting Muslim employees and defacing their name tags. Police have not yet registered an FIR, awaiting a formal complaint.

What the Bhojshala verdict means for Hindus and Muslims

timesofindia.com / May 16, 2026, 17:38 (IST)

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has struck down a 2003 ASI order permitting Friday namaz at the disputed site, in a verdict that aligns with the Supreme Court’s 2019 judgment in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid case

Hyderabad man who slit woman’s throat dies after mob assault

tnn / May 17, 2026, 15:22 (IST)

A 28-year-old man, Teja, accused of murdering 22-year-old Vaishnavi in Jadcherla by slitting her throat, has died. He was assaulted by local residents after the attack and succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment. Police are investigating both the murder and the subsequent mob violence.

IPL Live: Shreyas Iyer wins toss, PBKS opt to bowl against Jitesh Sharma-led RCB

May 17, 2026, 15:22 (IST)

After Rajdhani Express blaze, relief vehicle rushing to spot flips into gorge in MP

tnn / May 17, 2026, 14:10 (IST)

A fire on the Rajdhani Express in Ratlam district was averted with all 68 passengers evacuated safely. However, a relief vehicle en route to the scene met with an accident, injuring over five railway employees. The incident disrupted traffic on the Delhi-Mumbai route for hours.

Savita Bhabhi started it. Now AI ‘bhabhis’ are taking over online erotica

tnn / Feb 07, 2026, 20:02 (IST)

Fluent in Hinglish and steeped in hyperlocal charm, chatty virtual girlfriends are thriving in digital grey zones

Bill Gates' Foundation sold every last Microsoft share it owned

timesofindia.com / May 17, 2026, 11:25 (IST)

The Bill Gates Foundation Trust sold its entire Microsoft (MSFT) stake in Q1 2026, offloading the final 7.7 million shares worth $3.2 billion. The exit caps a two-year wind-down from 28.5 million shares, funding Gates' plan to spend the endowment by 2045. Microsoft stock slipped to $422.07 even as Pershing Square's Bill Ackman disclosed a fresh $2.3 billion MSFT buy the same day.

Why is RCB captain Rajat Patidar not playing vs Punjab Kings? - Explained

timesofindia.com / May 17, 2026, 15:27 (IST)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru are without captain Rajat Patidar for their IPL 2026 clash against Punjab Kings, with Jitesh Sharma leading the side. Patidar is recovering well and is expected to return for the next match in Hyderabad. RCB currently sits atop the IPL 2026 points table.

2 Jodhpur sisters die by suicide within 2 months after years of gangrape, blackmail

tnn / May 17, 2026, 13:47 (IST)

Two sisters have died by suicide in Jodhpur's Kherapa area. The younger sister died Friday after consuming pesticide atop a water tank. She had accused eight people of gangrape and blackmail. Her elder sister died by suicide in March. The family alleges police inaction despite an FIR being lodged. Protests have erupted demanding action against accused and negligent police officials.