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<p>India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission on Thursday (May 21) received one of the world’s most prestigious space honours. The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) has awarded the Chandrayaan-3 mission the 2026 Goddard Astronautics Award in Washington DC. The recognition comes nearly three years after Chandrayaan-3 made global headlines by becoming the first spacecraft ever to successfully soft land near the Moon’s south pole, a region scientists consider one of the most important and least explored areas of the lunar surface.</p><p>The award was presented during the AIAA ASCEND 2026 Conference on May 21. India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Kwatra, accepted the honour on behalf of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/3-day-chakka-jam-hits-delhi-ncr-autos-cabs-go-on-strike-over-petrol-diesel-price-hike-4-lakh-autos-and-cabs-off-roads-1779334093293"><strong>Delhi-NCR 'chakka jam': 4 lakh autos, cabs to stay off roads as transport strike begins. All we know</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Why is this award significant?</strong></h2><p>The Goddard Astronautics Award is considered AIAA’s highest honour in astronautics. It recognises outstanding achievements in space exploration and innovation and is named after Robert H. Goddard, the American rocket pioneer often called the father of modern rocketry.</p><p>Past recipients have included some of the biggest names and missions in global space exploration, making the recognition a major moment for India’s growing space ambitions.</p><h2><strong>Why Chandrayaan-3 stood out</strong></h2><p>Chandrayaan-3’s landing on August 23, 2023, was seen as a landmark achievement not just for India but for global lunar exploration. The mission succeeded where several others had struggled, navigating the difficult terrain and extreme conditions near the Moon’s south pole.</p><p>Scientists believe the region may contain water ice and other resources that could eventually support future human missions and long-term lunar operations. ISRO later confirmed the presence of several important chemical elements in the lunar soil through onboard instruments, findings that added to the mission’s scientific value. The success also strengthened India’s reputation as a major low-cost but high-impact space power.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-m-for-melody-not-mehengai-congress-mocks-modi-obver-meloni-video-claims-viral-reel-insult-to-indians-suffering-1779332013625"><strong>‘M for Melody, not Mehengai’: Congress mocks Modi over Meloni video, claims viral reel ‘insult to Indians suffering’</strong></a></p><h2><strong>India pushes bigger space ambitions</strong></h2><p>While accepting the award, Ambassador Vinay Kwatra highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Space Vision 2047, which lays out India’s plans for deeper space exploration, human spaceflight missions and expansion of the country’s commercial space industry.</p><p>He also stressed the growing space partnership between India and the United States, calling for stronger collaboration between governments, private companies and scientific institutions.</p>

India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission has received one of the world’s top honours in space exploration, nearly three years after its historic landing near the Moon’s south pole put ISRO firmly at the centre of global lunar exploration. Scroll down.

India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission on Thursday (May 21) received one of the world’s most prestigious space honours. The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) has awarded the Chandrayaan-3 mission the 2026 Goddard Astronautics Award in Washington DC. The recognition comes nearly three years after Chandrayaan-3 made global headlines by becoming the first spacecraft ever to successfully soft land near the Moon’s south pole, a region scientists consider one of the most important and least explored areas of the lunar surface. The award was presented during the AIAA ASCEND 2026 Conference on May 21. India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Kwatra, accepted the honour on behalf of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Also read | Delhi-NCR 'chakka jam': 4 lakh autos, cabs to stay off roads as transport strike begins. All we know Why is this award significant? The Goddard Astronautics Award is considered AIAA’s highest honour in astronautics. It recognises outstanding achievements in space exploration and innovation and is named after Robert H. Goddard, the American rocket pioneer often called the father of modern rocketry. Past recipients have included some of the biggest names and missions in global space exploration, making the recognition a major moment for India’s growing space ambitions. Why Chandrayaan-3 stood out Chandrayaan-3’s landing on August 23, 2023, was seen as a landmark achievement not just for India but for global lunar exploration. The mission succeeded where several others had struggled, navigating the difficult terrain and extreme conditions near the Moon’s south pole. Scientists believe the region may contain water ice and other resources that could eventually support future human missions and long-term lunar operations. ISRO later confirmed the presence of several important chemical elements in the lunar soil through onboard instruments, findings that added to the mission’s scientific value. The success also strengthened India’s reputation as a major low-cost but high-impact space power. Also read | ‘M for Melody, not Mehengai’: Congress mocks Modi over Meloni video, claims viral reel ‘insult to Indians suffering’ India pushes bigger space ambitions While accepting the award, Ambassador Vinay Kwatra highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Space Vision 2047, which lays out India’s plans for deeper space exploration, human spaceflight missions and expansion of the country’s commercial space industry. He also stressed the growing space partnership between India and the United States, calling for stronger collaboration between governments, private companies and scientific institutions.

<p>India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission has received one of the world’s top honours in space exploration, nearly three years after its historic landing near the Moon’s south pole put ISRO firmly at the centre of global lunar exploration. Scroll down.</p>

Chandrayaan-3 gets top US space honour years after historic Moon landing

<p>SpaceX postponed the launch of its massive Starship V3 rocket on Thursday (May 21) after the spacecraft had already been fully fueled at the company’s newly built launch facility in Starbase, southern Texas. A 90-minute launch window opened at 6:30 pm ET, but the rocket never lifted off. During the company’s live broadcast, SpaceX hosts confirmed they had ‘got the vehicle totally loaded’ before the launch was officially scrubbed. SpaceX has not announced an exact new launch time, though another attempt is expected on Friday (May 22).</p><h2>What is Starship V3, and why does the launch matter?</h2><p>The delayed mission involved Starship Version 3, the newest and most advanced version of SpaceX’s flagship rocket system. When fully stacked, the two-stage rocket stands 408 feet tall and produces 18 million pounds of thrust, making it the most powerful rocket ever developed by the company. According to SpaceX’s IPO prospectus filed Wednesday, the rocket is designed to “deliver 100 metric tons to Earth's orbit in a fully reusable configuration while enabling rapid turnaround times akin to commercial aviation.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-announces-deployment-of-5-000-additional-us-troops-to-poland-as-tensions-with-nato-escalate-1779399664140"><strong>Trump announces deployment of 5,000 additional US troops to Poland as tensions with NATO escalate</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Flight 12 was set to become the first test mission using the Version 3 upgrade. Throughout 2025, SpaceX successfully completed five flights using Starship Version 2, though the transition to the newer model faced major setbacks. Two separate explosions during ground testing destroyed a Super Heavy booster and a Starship upper-stage vehicle before the latest launch preparations. No astronauts or operational payloads were onboard the rocket. Instead, SpaceX loaded mock Starlink satellites for testing purposes.</p><h2>What are its mission objectives?</h2><p>The planned suborbital mission included several technical demonstrations and engineering tests. Twenty Starlink simulator satellites were scheduled for deployment over approximately 10 minutes beginning about 17 minutes after liftoff. Two specially modified Starlink satellites were also intended to inspect Starship’s heat shield and transmit images back to mission control. Engineers painted several heat shield tiles white to imitate damaged or missing sections, helping test future inspection methods designed to evaluate heat shield safety during orbital missions.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/nasa-scrambles-to-track-surprise-asteroid-barrelling-past-earth-1779389140335/embed"><strong>https://www.wionews.com/videos/nasa-scrambles-to-track-surprise-asteroid-barrelling-past-earth-1779389140335/embed</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The mission also planned a mid-flight relight of a Raptor engine roughly 39 minutes into the flight during a coast phase. The test would provide valuable data for future deorbiting operations as SpaceX works toward fully orbital Starship missions. Unlike previous missions, Super Heavy Booster 19 was not expected to attempt a tower catch. Instead, the booster was scheduled for a controlled splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico around seven minutes after launch. Ship 39, the upper-stage spacecraft, was expected to complete its own controlled splashdown in the Indian Ocean more than an hour later.</p>

SpaceX delays Starship V3 Flight 12 launch after fueling at Starbase. The mission includes Starlink deployment and heat shield tests

SpaceX postponed the launch of its massive Starship V3 rocket on Thursday (May 21) after the spacecraft had already been fully fueled at the company’s newly built launch facility in Starbase, southern Texas. A 90-minute launch window opened at 6:30 pm ET, but the rocket never lifted off. During the company’s live broadcast, SpaceX hosts confirmed they had ‘got the vehicle totally loaded’ before the launch was officially scrubbed. SpaceX has not announced an exact new launch time, though another attempt is expected on Friday (May 22). What is Starship V3, and why does the launch matter? The delayed mission involved Starship Version 3, the newest and most advanced version of SpaceX’s flagship rocket system. When fully stacked, the two-stage rocket stands 408 feet tall and produces 18 million pounds of thrust, making it the most powerful rocket ever developed by the company. According to SpaceX’s IPO prospectus filed Wednesday, the rocket is designed to “deliver 100 metric tons to Earth's orbit in a fully reusable configuration while enabling rapid turnaround times akin to commercial aviation.” Also Read: Trump announces deployment of 5,000 additional US troops to Poland as tensions with NATO escalate Flight 12 was set to become the first test mission using the Version 3 upgrade. Throughout 2025, SpaceX successfully completed five flights using Starship Version 2, though the transition to the newer model faced major setbacks. Two separate explosions during ground testing destroyed a Super Heavy booster and a Starship upper-stage vehicle before the latest launch preparations. No astronauts or operational payloads were onboard the rocket. Instead, SpaceX loaded mock Starlink satellites for testing purposes. What are its mission objectives? The planned suborbital mission included several technical demonstrations and engineering tests. Twenty Starlink simulator satellites were scheduled for deployment over approximately 10 minutes beginning about 17 minutes after liftoff. Two specially modified Starlink satellites were also intended to inspect Starship’s heat shield and transmit images back to mission control. Engineers painted several heat shield tiles white to imitate damaged or missing sections, helping test future inspection methods designed to evaluate heat shield safety during orbital missions. https://www.wionews.com/videos/nasa-scrambles-to-track-surprise-asteroid-barrelling-past-earth-1779389140335/embed The mission also planned a mid-flight relight of a Raptor engine roughly 39 minutes into the flight during a coast phase. The test would provide valuable data for future deorbiting operations as SpaceX works toward fully orbital Starship missions. Unlike previous missions, Super Heavy Booster 19 was not expected to attempt a tower catch. Instead, the booster was scheduled for a controlled splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico around seven minutes after launch. Ship 39, the upper-stage spacecraft, was expected to complete its own controlled splashdown in the Indian Ocean more than an hour later.

<p>SpaceX scrubbed Starship V3 Flight 12 launch after fueling the rocket, with another launch attempt expected on Friday (May 22)</p>

SpaceX postpones launch of Starship V3 after several countdown disruptions; rescheduled for Friday

<p>NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang was seen enjoying a bowl of noodles at a shop in downtown Beijing. Videos of the billionaire quickly went viral as he was seen wolfing down the popular dish outside Fangzhuanchang No 69 Beijing Fried Sauce Noodles shop on May 15. Huang went to China with US President Donald Trump but stayed back for a few more days. He used this time to hop around town and do some touristy things. What he was served at the noodle shop was Zha jiang mian, or Beijing fried sauce noodles, served with pork sauce and crunchy vegetable toppings. Huang's visit to the shop led to the owner using the occasion to come out with a “God of War in leather jacket” set menu the next day.</p>

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<p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Nvidia chief visited the shop with his entourage and enjoyed the shop’s signature black pig’s pork sauce noodles while standing outside. He also talked to other customers and asked them if they had tried the dish, and said it was "delicious" in Chinese. The outlet served him the 38 yuan (US$6) noodles and a cup of yoghurt for free, and then came up with a business idea. It launched a set menu titled “God of War in leather jacket” the day after, which also includes the noodle dish and the yoghurt Huang had eaten. Notably, the Chinese refer to Huang as the “God of War in a leather jacket” because of the signature jacket he is often seen sporting.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/students-boo-former-google-ceo-for-talking-about-ai-second-incident-in-a-week-there-is-a-fear-1779115474011"><strong>Students boo former Google CEO for talking about AI, second incident in a week - ‘There is a fear...’</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Jiang Panpan, the outlet’s manager, told SCMP that ever since Huang visited his shop, people have been queuing up to get a taste of their food. He says that the wait time runs into at least half an hour. Huang even got some food packed for takeaway. Some Beijing residents even gave him douzhi, or fermented soya milk, and its sour and pungent taste left him frowning as he asked, “What is this?” Huang later also visited a MIXUE Ice Cream &amp; Tea shop where he had a fruit drink.<br>&nbsp;</p>

Jensen Huang inspired a whole set menu after he visited a noodle shop in Beijing. The owner named it after the NVIDIA chief's leather jacket look. Huang had gone to China with Donald Trump for his meeting with Xi Jinping.

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang was seen enjoying a bowl of noodles at a shop in downtown Beijing. Videos of the billionaire quickly went viral as he was seen wolfing down the popular dish outside Fangzhuanchang No 69 Beijing Fried Sauce Noodles shop on May 15. Huang went to China with US President Donald Trump but stayed back for a few more days. He used this time to hop around town and do some touristy things. What he was served at the noodle shop was Zha jiang mian, or Beijing fried sauce noodles, served with pork sauce and crunchy vegetable toppings. Huang's visit to the shop led to the owner using the occasion to come out with a “God of War in leather jacket” set menu the next day.

<p>Jensen Huang inspired a whole set menu after he visited a noodle shop in Beijing. The owner named it after the NVIDIA chief's leather jacket look. Huang had gone to China with Donald Trump for his meeting with Xi Jinping.</p>

Jensen Huang's trip to noodle shop in China inspires 'God of War in leather jacket' menu - Watch

<p>As the Cockroach Janta Party has gone viral on social media with millions of followers, another party, Oggy Janata Party, has claimed to expose its AAP links, accusing it of not being “neutral” as it claims to be. This comes as several social media users question Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of CJP, a former AAP worker. Dipke is currently living in the US, further raising questions about whether his satirical movement is a propaganda against the current ruling party of India, Bhartiya Janata Party.</p><p>In its Instagram bio, the OJP writes, “Not backed by any political party, unlike USA-based ‘CJP’”. It added, “just uncomfortable truths. Question everything. Worship nothing.” The account has gained over 7,000 followers as of Thursday.</p><h2><strong>What did OJP reveal?</strong></h2><p>In a post on Instagram, the Oggy Janata Party highlighted Dipke’s APP links, posting screenshots from his LinkedIn account. The 30-year-old political communication strategist worked with the Aam Aadmi Party as part of its social media and election campaign team from 2020 to 2023. During the 2020 Delhi Assembly elections, when the party led by Arvind Kejriwal swept to power, Dipke was involved in creating meme-based digital campaigns for the party.</p><p>The OJP posted screenshots of past social media activity of Dipke, showing his support for AAP. In several of the screenshots, Dipke praised AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal. In one of the posts, he expressed gratitude to former Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi Manish Sisodia after meeting him. “Leaving for Boston with your guidance as my compass. No distance will ever weaken my commitment to AAP,” Dipke had written in the caption, posting a picture with Sisodia.</p><p>The OJP also highlighted that the CJP follows influencer Arpit Sharma on Instagram, whose father, Vikas Sharma, contested in the 2022 UP elections on an AAP ticket. It also questioned why are opposition veteran politicians like Mahua Moitra and Kirti Azad joining a youth movement.</p>

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<h2><strong>OJP’s Manifesto</strong></h2><p>In a post on Instagram, OJP released its manifesto, which focuses on animal rights. Its manifesto includes: stray animal protection, free animal healthcare, shelter and rescue expansion, strict animal cruelty laws, feed and care missions, and adoption awareness campaign.</p><p>In separate posts, the OJP also called for justice for the NEET paper leak incident, demanding the resignation of Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan. It also demanded a complete ban on beef slaughter and export. The OJP said it promises to make education degrees compulsory for lawmakers.</p>

Oggy Janata Party emerged online, claiming to expose the Cockroach Janta Party’s alleged AAP links. It shared posts about founder Abhijeet Dipke and released a manifesto focused on animal rights, and also raised other issues.

As the Cockroach Janta Party has gone viral on social media with millions of followers, another party, Oggy Janata Party, has claimed to expose its AAP links, accusing it of not being “neutral” as it claims to be. This comes as several social media users question Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of CJP, a former AAP worker. Dipke is currently living in the US, further raising questions about whether his satirical movement is a propaganda against the current ruling party of India, Bhartiya Janata Party. In its Instagram bio, the OJP writes, “Not backed by any political party, unlike USA-based ‘CJP’”. It added, “just uncomfortable truths. Question everything. Worship nothing.” The account has gained over 7,000 followers as of Thursday. What did OJP reveal? In a post on Instagram, the Oggy Janata Party highlighted Dipke’s APP links, posting screenshots from his LinkedIn account. The 30-year-old political communication strategist worked with the Aam Aadmi Party as part of its social media and election campaign team from 2020 to 2023. During the 2020 Delhi Assembly elections, when the party led by Arvind Kejriwal swept to power, Dipke was involved in creating meme-based digital campaigns for the party. The OJP posted screenshots of past social media activity of Dipke, showing his support for AAP. In several of the screenshots, Dipke praised AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal. In one of the posts, he expressed gratitude to former Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi Manish Sisodia after meeting him. “Leaving for Boston with your guidance as my compass. No distance will ever weaken my commitment to AAP,” Dipke had written in the caption, posting a picture with Sisodia. The OJP also highlighted that the CJP follows influencer Arpit Sharma on Instagram, whose father, Vikas Sharma, contested in the 2022 UP elections on an AAP ticket. It also questioned why are opposition veteran politicians like Mahua Moitra and Kirti Azad joining a youth movement.

<p>Oggy Janata Party emerged online, claiming to expose the Cockroach Janta Party’s alleged AAP links. It shared posts about founder Abhijeet Dipke and released a manifesto focused on animal rights, and also raised other issues.</p>

What is Oggy Janata Party that claims to expose Cockroach Janta Party’s agenda?

<p>North and central India are in the grips of an intense heatwave with daytime temperatures pushing past the 44°C mark. This extreme heat is not even sparing urban air-conditioned bedrooms at night. Thousands of people are complaining of waking up exhausted, battling morning headaches, fatigue, and brain fog. Heatwaves are interfering with the body's natural sleep mechanisms, causing people to wake up several times at night, which prevents them from entering REM sleep. The body needs to cool down for a good night's sleep. However, experts say that prolonged exposure to extreme daytime heat, combined with unusually warm nights, is affecting this considerably. An extreme cool setting on the AC is making things worse. The effects are being seen most in people suffering from asthma, obstructive sleep apnea, allergic airway diseases, cardiovascular conditions, and dehydration.</p><h2><strong>What is happening inside homes at night?</strong></h2><p><br>Reports suggest that India’s nights are warming nearly five times faster than its days. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) data, overnight minimum temperatures are significantly above normal. A study by Climate Trends in May 2026 revealed that indoor nighttime temperatures in dense urban homes frequently hover between 31°C and 34°C, and do not go down even in the wee hours of the morning. This creates a "Warm Night" crisis, where our bedrooms act like structural heat traps. Sleeping in such conditions has a major effect on people's health.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/imd-early-monsoon-forecast-india-heatwave-alert-1779357122018"><strong>IMD predicts early monsoon arrival as severe heatwave scorches North and Central India</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Why does heat persist outside even at night?</strong></h2><p><br>Earth follows a natural cooling cycle where it absorbs solar energy during the day and then throws the heat back at night. But this is no longer happening effectively. The Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect is to blame for this. Reinforced cement concrete (RCC), asphalt, and glass have filled the Indian cities. Due to their high thermal mass, these materials absorb immense heat all day and slowly radiate it outward for hours after dark. This is known as the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect. Your air-conditioner creates a vicious cycle by adding more heat to the environment. It pumps it outdoors, but with millions of more ACs running at the same time, the hot exhaust being released by the compressors increases evening temperatures by an additional 4°C to 6°C. The humidity makes things worse as the moisture in the air disrupts the body's primary cooling mechanism, sweat evaporation.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-heatwave-capital-reports-first-severe-heatstroke-case-this-summer-1779369053875"><strong>Delhi Heatwave: Capital reports first severe heatstroke case this summer, youth hospitalised in RML Hospital</strong></a></p><h2><strong>How is your body suffering from extreme heat at night</strong></h2><p><br>Studies have shown that your core body temperature must drop by about 1°C for deep sleep. But with indoor temperatures remaining above 30 degrees Celsius at night, your body struggles to make this happen. Your heart goes into overdrive and starts pumping faster to push blood to your skin to shed heat. This causes the person to wake up several times at night. In the absence of REM sleep, the body does not get the opportunity to recuperate from daytime heat. You wake up tired, complaining of morning headaches, and this can cause long-term cardiovascular strain.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-under-yellow-alert-as-india-dominates-world-s-hottest-cities-list-1779196599869"><strong>Delhi sizzles at 45.1°C amid yellow alert; intense heatwave grips north and central India</strong></a></p><h2><strong>How to cool your room and body without drying the air</strong></h2><p><br><strong>Here are some things you can try to make indoor conditions better at night</strong></p><p>1. Do not open your doors and windows at 6 pm. Do this instead at 9 pm when the outside air temperature has dropped. Open windows on opposite sides of the room to create a functional cross-breeze.</p><p>2. Fans are simply moving hot air around. Placing a bowl of ice or a damp, cold sheet directly under the fan will lead to evaporative cooling, instantly bringing down the temperature by a few degrees. In air-conditioned rooms, place a bucket of water to add moisture to the air to prevent dehydration.</p><p>3. While a cold shower might sound like a good idea, it is not. It causes your blood vessels to constrict rapidly, trapping heat inside your core. Take a lukewarm shower before sleeping. It opens your pores and blood vessels, allowing your body to efficiently dump internal heat.</p><p>4. Consume electrolytes in the evening instead of plain water. ORS, salted buttermilk and coconut water are good options to maintain blood volume and lower your resting heart rate while you sleep.</p><p>5. Painting the ceiling with reflective cool-roof paint or white lime wash can drop indoor ceiling temperatures by a massive 2 degrees C to 4 degrees C.<br>&nbsp;</p>

An intense heatwave has taken over several Indian cities, and the tools we use to battle it are in turn making things worse. The Warm Night crisis and Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect are together affectig sleep and causing health issues. Here are some ways to withstand the conditions. 

North and central India are in the grips of an intense heatwave with daytime temperatures pushing past the 44°C mark. This extreme heat is not even sparing urban air-conditioned bedrooms at night. Thousands of people are complaining of waking up exhausted, battling morning headaches, fatigue, and brain fog. Heatwaves are interfering with the body's natural sleep mechanisms, causing people to wake up several times at night, which prevents them from entering REM sleep. The body needs to cool down for a good night's sleep. However, experts say that prolonged exposure to extreme daytime heat, combined with unusually warm nights, is affecting this considerably. An extreme cool setting on the AC is making things worse. The effects are being seen most in people suffering from asthma, obstructive sleep apnea, allergic airway diseases, cardiovascular conditions, and dehydration. What is happening inside homes at night? Reports suggest that India’s nights are warming nearly five times faster than its days. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) data, overnight minimum temperatures are significantly above normal. A study by Climate Trends in May 2026 revealed that indoor nighttime temperatures in dense urban homes frequently hover between 31°C and 34°C, and do not go down even in the wee hours of the morning. This creates a "Warm Night" crisis, where our bedrooms act like structural heat traps. Sleeping in such conditions has a major effect on people's health. Also Read: IMD predicts early monsoon arrival as severe heatwave scorches North and Central India Why does heat persist outside even at night? Earth follows a natural cooling cycle where it absorbs solar energy during the day and then throws the heat back at night. But this is no longer happening effectively. The Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect is to blame for this. Reinforced cement concrete (RCC), asphalt, and glass have filled the Indian cities. Due to their high thermal mass, these materials absorb immense heat all day and slowly radiate it outward for hours after dark. This is known as the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect. Your air-conditioner creates a vicious cycle by adding more heat to the environment. It pumps it outdoors, but with millions of more ACs running at the same time, the hot exhaust being released by the compressors increases evening temperatures by an additional 4°C to 6°C. The humidity makes things worse as the moisture in the air disrupts the body's primary cooling mechanism, sweat evaporation. Also Read: Delhi Heatwave: Capital reports first severe heatstroke case this summer, youth hospitalised in RML Hospital How is your body suffering from extreme heat at night Studies have shown that your core body temperature must drop by about 1°C for deep sleep. But with indoor temperatures remaining above 30 degrees Celsius at night, your body struggles to make this happen. Your heart goes into overdrive and starts pumping faster to push blood to your skin to shed heat. This causes the person to wake up several times at night. In the absence of REM sleep, the body does not get the opportunity to recuperate from daytime heat. You wake up tired, complaining of morning headaches, and this can cause long-term cardiovascular strain. Also Read: Delhi sizzles at 45.1°C amid yellow alert; intense heatwave grips north and central India How to cool your room and body without drying the air Here are some things you can try to make indoor conditions better at night 1. Do not open your doors and windows at 6 pm. Do this instead at 9 pm when the outside air temperature has dropped. Open windows on opposite sides of the room to create a functional cross-breeze. 2. Fans are simply moving hot air around. Placing a bowl of ice or a damp, cold sheet directly under the fan will lead to evaporative cooling, instantly bringing down the temperature by a few degrees. In air-conditioned rooms, place a bucket of water to add moisture to the air to prevent dehydration. 3. While a cold shower might sound like a good idea, it is not. It causes your blood vessels to constrict rapidly, trapping heat inside your core. Take a lukewarm shower before sleeping. It opens your pores and blood vessels, allowing your body to efficiently dump internal heat. 4. Consume electrolytes in the evening instead of plain water. ORS, salted buttermilk and coconut water are good options to maintain blood volume and lower your resting heart rate while you sleep. 5. Painting the ceiling with reflective cool-roof paint or white lime wash can drop indoor ceiling temperatures by a massive 2 degrees C to 4 degrees C.

<p>An intense heatwave has taken over several Indian cities, and the tools we use to battle it are in turn making things worse. The Warm Night crisis and Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect are together affectig sleep and causing health issues. Here are some ways to withstand the conditions.&nbsp;</p>

Urban Heat Island effect is making your nights hotter and you sick. Here is how you can mitigate its effects

<p>Vanessa Trump, ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr, has been diagnosed with breast cancer. She shared the personal update on her social media account on Wednesday, May 20. She recently underwent a procedure and is now working with her doctors on a treatment plan. 48-year-old Vanessa was married to Trump Jr for more than a decade until 2018.</p><p>“I am staying focused and hopeful while surrounded by the love and support of my family, my kids and those closest to me,” she wrote. Former sister-in-law Ivanka Trump responded to the post, urging a swift recovery.</p><p>“While this isn’t news anyone expects, I’m working closely with my medical team on a treatment plan,” she said. “I would like to thank my doctors for performing a procedure earlier this week.”</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-one-nation-under-god-christian-nationalism-debate-1779189316728"><strong>‘Make America Christian’: How Trump’s Christian nationalist messaging challenges America’s civic identity</strong></a></p><h2>Who is Vanessa Trump?</h2><p>Vanessa Haydon was born in New York City and grew up on Manhattan's Upper East Side, and established a career as a model. She appeared in a brief cameo in the 2003 film Something's Gotta Give.<i> </i>Her father, Charles Haydon, was a well-known Manhattan entertainment lawyer, and her mother, Bonnie Haydon, ran the Kay Models agency</p><p>She was introduced to Donald Trump Jr by Trump himself at a party. The two married in 2005 at the Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. After 12 years of marriage, Vanessa filed for divorce in 2018. They have five children together. Even after her divorce, she reportedly stayed close to the Trump family. Kai, 19; Donald, 17; Tristan, 14; Spencer, 13; and Chloe, 11.</p><p>She has been in a relationship with legendary professional golfer, 50-year-old Tiger Woods. The couple made their relationship public on social media.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Vanessa Trump has revealed that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and is currently undergoing treatment. The former wife of Donald Trump Jr shared the update on social media, receiving support from family members including Ivanka Trump.

Vanessa Trump, ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr, has been diagnosed with breast cancer. She shared the personal update on her social media account on Wednesday, May 20. She recently underwent a procedure and is now working with her doctors on a treatment plan. 48-year-old Vanessa was married to Trump Jr for more than a decade until 2018. “I am staying focused and hopeful while surrounded by the love and support of my family, my kids and those closest to me,” she wrote. Former sister-in-law Ivanka Trump responded to the post, urging a swift recovery. “While this isn’t news anyone expects, I’m working closely with my medical team on a treatment plan,” she said. “I would like to thank my doctors for performing a procedure earlier this week.” Also Read: ‘Make America Christian’: How Trump’s Christian nationalist messaging challenges America’s civic identity Who is Vanessa Trump? Vanessa Haydon was born in New York City and grew up on Manhattan's Upper East Side, and established a career as a model. She appeared in a brief cameo in the 2003 film Something's Gotta Give. Her father, Charles Haydon, was a well-known Manhattan entertainment lawyer, and her mother, Bonnie Haydon, ran the Kay Models agency She was introduced to Donald Trump Jr by Trump himself at a party. The two married in 2005 at the Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. After 12 years of marriage, Vanessa filed for divorce in 2018. They have five children together. Even after her divorce, she reportedly stayed close to the Trump family. Kai, 19; Donald, 17; Tristan, 14; Spencer, 13; and Chloe, 11. She has been in a relationship with legendary professional golfer, 50-year-old Tiger Woods. The couple made their relationship public on social media.

<p>Vanessa Trump has revealed that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and is currently undergoing treatment. The former wife of Donald Trump Jr shared the update on social media, receiving support from family members including Ivanka Trump.</p>

Who Is Vanessa Trump? Former model and Donald Trump Jr ex-wife diagnosed with breast cancer

<p>The Cockroach Janta Party has taken the internet by storm as it quickly went viral, registering over 100,000 members within days of going live. What started as a satirical joke became a massive digital movement, gaining millions of followers. This came following remarks made by Chief Justice Surya Kant, who compared unemployed youth to cockroaches. Founded by Abhijeet Dipke, a former AAP social media worker, CJP has drawn attention from students, social media users, and even some politicians.</p><p>In a latest development, the X account of the CJP has been withheld in India. The account had gained more than 200k followers in just four days as it went viral. Following this, Dipke created a new account, urging more people to follow it. Meanwhile, its Instagram account has surpassed the number of followers of the official handle of the Bhartiya Janata Party, the world’s largest political party. As of Thursday, the CJP account gained over 15.3 million followers, while the BJP’s account has 8.8 million followers.</p><h2><strong>Who is Abhijeet Dipke?</strong></h2><p>Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of Cockroach Janta Party, is a 30-year-old Indian political communication strategist.</p><p>Known for his work in digital political messaging, narrative building and online campaign strategy, Dipke completed his undergraduate degree in journalism in Pune. Following this, he moved to the United States for higher education. He recently completed his master’s degree in Public Relations from Boston University.</p><p>From 2020 to 2023, Dipke worked with the Aam Aadmi Party and was part of the party’s social media and election campaign team. During the 2020 Delhi Assembly elections, when the party led by Arvind Kejriwal swept to power, Dipke was involved in creating meme-based digital campaigns for the party.</p><p>Speaking to India Today in an interview, Dipke, who is currently living in the US, insisted that the Cockroach Janata Party was never a planned project.</p><p>“As I told you, none of this was planned. If I had planned it, I wouldn’t be doing it from the US. I would have been in India. But I want to underline this: this has happened because of the frustration young people have carried for many years. India has the largest young population, and the majority of that young population is out of the workforce,” he said.</p><p>Dipke now has more than 103.6k followers on X at the time of writing this report. His bio reads: “Founding President - Cockroach Janta Party”.</p><h2><strong>Did Dipke spread fake news on Kashmir in 2019?</strong></h2><p>Meanwhile, reports have surfaced suggesting that in 2019, a complaint was filed against Dipke over the spreading of fake news and provocative content on Kashmir. In the complaint, filed by the Legal Rights Observatory, a voluntary organisation, alleged that he was garnering “support for separatist/ terrorist active in Kashmir” and “relentlessly provoking people through his Twitter account.” The LRO accused Dipke of “spreading lies, provocative false propaganda and Hurriyat style separatism.”</p>

The Cockroach Janta Party went viral with millions of followers before its X account was withheld in India. Know more about its founder, Abhijeet Dipke, a former AAP worker.

The Cockroach Janta Party has taken the internet by storm as it quickly went viral, registering over 100,000 members within days of going live. What started as a satirical joke became a massive digital movement, gaining millions of followers. This came following remarks made by Chief Justice Surya Kant, who compared unemployed youth to cockroaches. Founded by Abhijeet Dipke, a former AAP social media worker, CJP has drawn attention from students, social media users, and even some politicians. In a latest development, the X account of the CJP has been withheld in India. The account had gained more than 200k followers in just four days as it went viral. Following this, Dipke created a new account, urging more people to follow it. Meanwhile, its Instagram account has surpassed the number of followers of the official handle of the Bhartiya Janata Party, the world’s largest political party. As of Thursday, the CJP account gained over 15.3 million followers, while the BJP’s account has 8.8 million followers. Who is Abhijeet Dipke? Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of Cockroach Janta Party, is a 30-year-old Indian political communication strategist. Known for his work in digital political messaging, narrative building and online campaign strategy, Dipke completed his undergraduate degree in journalism in Pune. Following this, he moved to the United States for higher education. He recently completed his master’s degree in Public Relations from Boston University. From 2020 to 2023, Dipke worked with the Aam Aadmi Party and was part of the party’s social media and election campaign team. During the 2020 Delhi Assembly elections, when the party led by Arvind Kejriwal swept to power, Dipke was involved in creating meme-based digital campaigns for the party. Speaking to India Today in an interview, Dipke, who is currently living in the US, insisted that the Cockroach Janata Party was never a planned project. “As I told you, none of this was planned. If I had planned it, I wouldn’t be doing it from the US. I would have been in India. But I want to underline this: this has happened because of the frustration young people have carried for many years. India has the largest young population, and the majority of that young population is out of the workforce,” he said. Dipke now has more than 103.6k followers on X at the time of writing this report. His bio reads: “Founding President - Cockroach Janta Party”. Did Dipke spread fake news on Kashmir in 2019? Meanwhile, reports have surfaced suggesting that in 2019, a complaint was filed against Dipke over the spreading of fake news and provocative content on Kashmir. In the complaint, filed by the Legal Rights Observatory, a voluntary organisation, alleged that he was garnering “support for separatist/ terrorist active in Kashmir” and “relentlessly provoking people through his Twitter account.” The LRO accused Dipke of “spreading lies, provocative false propaganda and Hurriyat style separatism.”

<p>The Cockroach Janta Party went viral with millions of followers before its X account was withheld in India. Know more about its founder, Abhijeet Dipke, a former AAP worker.</p>

Who is Abhijeet Dipke, founder of viral Cockroach Janta Party that took over social media?

India’s indigenous RayStrike-9 (3kW–9kW) laser weapon, built by Paras Defence and DRDO-CHESS, fires at the speed of light to neutralise drone swarms and missiles within a 1.2–2.5 km range. Using AI targeting and electro-optics, its infinite magazine cuts the cost of modern anti-drone warfare.

Speed-of-light weapon: What makes India’s new RayStrike-9 laser system capable of neutralising swarm drones

<p>Israel could be heading toward an early national election after lawmakers took the first formal step to dissolve parliament, a move that threatens &nbsp;Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition government. The development comes at a highly sensitive time for Israel, which remains involved in conflicts across Gaza, Lebanon and Iran, while also facing growing international criticism over the conduct of the war and the influence of far-right ministers in Netanyahu’s cabinet.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jealous-trump-tries-to-downplay-xi-putin-private-tea-meeting-insists-his-beijing-welcome-was-more-brilliant-1779340945856"><strong>Jealous? Trump tries to downplay Xi-Putin private tea meeting, insists his Beijing welcome was ‘more brilliant’</strong></a></p><h2><strong>What exactly happened?</strong></h2><p>On Wednesday (May 20), Israeli lawmakers voted in favour of a bill to dissolve the 120-seat Knesset, Israel's parliament. The proposal passed its preliminary reading with 110 votes in support and none against.</p><p>The bill still needs to clear multiple parliamentary stages before becoming law. If it ultimately passes, Israel would likely hold elections within about 90 days, potentially before the current parliamentary term ends in October.</p><p>As per reports, the trigger for the crisis came from Netanyahu’s own allies. Ultra-Orthodox parties, which are crucial to keeping his coalition alive, accused the prime minister of failing to deliver on a long-promised law that would exempt religious students from mandatory military service. Angered by delays, some coalition partners backed the move to dissolve parliament.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-m-for-melody-not-mehengai-congress-mocks-modi-obver-meloni-video-claims-viral-reel-insult-to-indians-suffering-1779332013625"><strong>‘M for Melody, not Mehengai’: Congress mocks Modi over Meloni video, claims viral reel ‘insult to Indians suffering’</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Why is Netanyahu under pressure?</strong></h2><p>Netanyahu is already facing multiple political and personal challenges at once. Opinion polls since the October 7 Hamas attacks have consistently shown his coalition losing support. Many Israelis blame his government for security failures surrounding the attack, while public frustration over the prolonged war continues to grow.</p><p>He is also still fighting a long-running corruption trial. Israeli President Isaac Herzog is reportedly involved in efforts to broker a possible plea deal that could eventually lead to Netanyahu stepping away from politics.</p><p>Questions around Netanyahu’s health have also resurfaced after recent disclosures about prostate cancer treatment and his earlier pacemaker surgery.</p><h2><strong>What happens next?</strong></h2><p>The bill now moves to committee discussions, where lawmakers will debate the timing of a possible snap election before sending it back for final approval. Notably, polls currently suggest Netanyahu could lose his majority, but Israel’s fragmented political system often makes coalition-building difficult.</p><p>That means the country could once again face political deadlock, with Netanyahu potentially remaining as caretaker prime minister until a new coalition is formed.</p>

Israel could be heading toward another snap election after lawmakers took the first formal step toward dissolving the country’s parliament, a move that threatens the survival of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition government at a time of war. WION Decodes.

Israel could be heading toward an early national election after lawmakers took the first formal step to dissolve parliament, a move that threatens Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition government. The development comes at a highly sensitive time for Israel, which remains involved in conflicts across Gaza, Lebanon and Iran, while also facing growing international criticism over the conduct of the war and the influence of far-right ministers in Netanyahu’s cabinet. Also read | Jealous? Trump tries to downplay Xi-Putin private tea meeting, insists his Beijing welcome was ‘more brilliant’ What exactly happened? On Wednesday (May 20), Israeli lawmakers voted in favour of a bill to dissolve the 120-seat Knesset, Israel's parliament. The proposal passed its preliminary reading with 110 votes in support and none against. The bill still needs to clear multiple parliamentary stages before becoming law. If it ultimately passes, Israel would likely hold elections within about 90 days, potentially before the current parliamentary term ends in October. As per reports, the trigger for the crisis came from Netanyahu’s own allies. Ultra-Orthodox parties, which are crucial to keeping his coalition alive, accused the prime minister of failing to deliver on a long-promised law that would exempt religious students from mandatory military service. Angered by delays, some coalition partners backed the move to dissolve parliament. Also read | ‘M for Melody, not Mehengai’: Congress mocks Modi over Meloni video, claims viral reel ‘insult to Indians suffering’ Why is Netanyahu under pressure? Netanyahu is already facing multiple political and personal challenges at once. Opinion polls since the October 7 Hamas attacks have consistently shown his coalition losing support. Many Israelis blame his government for security failures surrounding the attack, while public frustration over the prolonged war continues to grow. He is also still fighting a long-running corruption trial. Israeli President Isaac Herzog is reportedly involved in efforts to broker a possible plea deal that could eventually lead to Netanyahu stepping away from politics. Questions around Netanyahu’s health have also resurfaced after recent disclosures about prostate cancer treatment and his earlier pacemaker surgery. What happens next? The bill now moves to committee discussions, where lawmakers will debate the timing of a possible snap election before sending it back for final approval. Notably, polls currently suggest Netanyahu could lose his majority, but Israel’s fragmented political system often makes coalition-building difficult. That means the country could once again face political deadlock, with Netanyahu potentially remaining as caretaker prime minister until a new coalition is formed.

<p>Israel could be heading toward another snap election after lawmakers took the first formal step toward dissolving the country’s parliament, a move that threatens the survival of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition government at a time of war. WION Decodes.</p>

Sun setting on Netanyahu government? Israel may be heading for snap elections as Knesset dissolves Parliament | WION Decodes

Large parts of India continued to reel under severe heatwave conditions on Friday, with temperatures soaring close to 47 degrees Celsius in several cities. Here’s a look at some of the hottest cities in India today (May 21).

India’s 7 hottest cities today as heatwave scorches the country. Is your city in the list?

<p>Harvard professor Avi Loeb believes that aliens are not going to visit Earth in physical form, and would instead send a "technological device guided by AI". Their visit would not be fun either, and would lead to political, economic, and spiritual chaos, he wrote in a blog post. In fact, humans would have to make sure that it is not "a serial killer." The professor, who became known for calling interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS an "alien mothership", said it would be "foolish" to predict what that encounter might look like, but Earthlings should " learn more about their qualities and intent". And the fact that it possesses such advanced technology to take an interstellar trip would also make it deadly for us. The revelation that some other civilisation lives out there will also affect humanity's sense of importance, and this would be enough to shake them psychologically.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Why aliens would send robotic probes</strong></h2><p>Talking about aliens using AI to reach out to humans, Loeb said that this is similar to how humans explore space. Instead of crewed missions, unmanned robotic probes have been sent. Besides, invading another planet biologically would be almost impossible because of how far different worlds are. Proxima Centauri b is the closest habitable world and is still 4.2 light–years from Earth. If ever one such probe from another system reaches Earth, it would trigger chaos. To learn that someone superior lives in the universe and is here now would be terrifying.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/antarctic-cosmic-dust-proves-earth-has-been-traversing-through-supernova-debris-for-80-000-years-1778588358806"><strong>Antarctic cosmic dust proves Earth has been traversing through supernova debris for 80,000 years</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Aliens would bring humans together</strong></h2><p>These technologically advanced beings would be enough to rattle the geopolitical scene. But the good news is that the world might join hands to fight this common enemy. "An encounter with alien technology could bring together all humans on Earth in the same way that a knock on the door by a stranger quiets down arguments among family members within the room," he told Daily Mail. It would lead to "much-needed sense of humility and a change of priorities towards space exploration and cooperation among humans." What would decide the purpose of the alien visit and how they treat us would depend on what kind of beings they are.</p><h2><strong>Avi Loeb and 3I/ATLAS</strong></h2><p>He previously suggested that Earth would invoke curiosity among aliens because it is a water world and lies in the habitable zone. This would make them send technological probes to our planet. This is similar to how humans search for habitable worlds in other star systems. When scientists discovered 3I/ATLAS in July 2025 in our solar system, he proposed the theory that it could be an alien probe coming to study the planets. Loeb strongly believed that this was a possibility, even though almost every other scientist dismissed him. Loeb has called on the scientific world to broaden their mind when it comes to the universe.<br>&nbsp;</p>

If aliens ever come visiting Earth, they would not be in their physical form. Harvard scientist Avi Loeb says they would send a robotic probe first, just like humans do. They would definitely be a threat to us because of the advanced technology they would possess.

Harvard professor Avi Loeb believes that aliens are not going to visit Earth in physical form, and would instead send a "technological device guided by AI". Their visit would not be fun either, and would lead to political, economic, and spiritual chaos, he wrote in a blog post. In fact, humans would have to make sure that it is not "a serial killer." The professor, who became known for calling interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS an "alien mothership", said it would be "foolish" to predict what that encounter might look like, but Earthlings should " learn more about their qualities and intent". And the fact that it possesses such advanced technology to take an interstellar trip would also make it deadly for us. The revelation that some other civilisation lives out there will also affect humanity's sense of importance, and this would be enough to shake them psychologically. Why aliens would send robotic probes Talking about aliens using AI to reach out to humans, Loeb said that this is similar to how humans explore space. Instead of crewed missions, unmanned robotic probes have been sent. Besides, invading another planet biologically would be almost impossible because of how far different worlds are. Proxima Centauri b is the closest habitable world and is still 4.2 light–years from Earth. If ever one such probe from another system reaches Earth, it would trigger chaos. To learn that someone superior lives in the universe and is here now would be terrifying. Also Read: Antarctic cosmic dust proves Earth has been traversing through supernova debris for 80,000 years Aliens would bring humans together These technologically advanced beings would be enough to rattle the geopolitical scene. But the good news is that the world might join hands to fight this common enemy. "An encounter with alien technology could bring together all humans on Earth in the same way that a knock on the door by a stranger quiets down arguments among family members within the room," he told Daily Mail. It would lead to "much-needed sense of humility and a change of priorities towards space exploration and cooperation among humans." What would decide the purpose of the alien visit and how they treat us would depend on what kind of beings they are. Avi Loeb and 3I/ATLAS He previously suggested that Earth would invoke curiosity among aliens because it is a water world and lies in the habitable zone. This would make them send technological probes to our planet. This is similar to how humans search for habitable worlds in other star systems. When scientists discovered 3I/ATLAS in July 2025 in our solar system, he proposed the theory that it could be an alien probe coming to study the planets. Loeb strongly believed that this was a possibility, even though almost every other scientist dismissed him. Loeb has called on the scientific world to broaden their mind when it comes to the universe.

<p>If aliens ever come visiting Earth, they would not be in their physical form. Harvard scientist Avi Loeb says they would send a robotic probe first, just like humans do. They would definitely be a threat to us because of the advanced technology they would possess.</p>

When aliens come visiting...AI robots, not real beings, will threaten our existence, scientist says

<p>“His Majesty King Charles III has passed away”. That's the message Radio Caroline, a radio station in the United Kingdom, flashed on May 19. Soon after realising the blunder, the radio station issued a public apology. Their flash message had triggered the national "Death of a Monarch" broadcast protocol, The Guardian reported. Radio Caroline blamed the blunder on a “computer error.” It also noted it has broadcast the monarch's Christmas message for years, under Queen Elizabeth II and now under King Charles, and hopes to continue doing so.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Due to a computer error at our main studio, the Death of a Monarch procedure, which all UK stations hold in readiness while hoping not to require, was accidentally activated on Tuesday afternoon (19 May), mistakenly announcing that HM the King had passed away," Station manager Peter Moore wrote in a Facebook post. an reported. The computer error happened at the radio station's main studio in Maldon, Essex.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/burning-of-white-house-to-speaking-french-king-charles-iii-roasts-americans-during-us-visit-trump-claps-1777445977668"><strong>Burning of White House to 'speaking French': King Charles III ROASTS Americans during US visit, Trump claps</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20260521/image-1779353328677.png"></figure><p>In a the same post, Moore explained that a computer malfunction set off the procedure "which all UK stations hold in readiness while hoping not to require." He said the station apologises "to HM the King and to our listeners for any distress caused."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Radio Caroline further stated that the station automatically went silent after the accidental activation of the UK’s “Death of a Monarch” protocol, which alerted staff to restore normal programming and issue an on-air apology. The station said it had long broadcast Christmas messages from Queen Elizabeth II and now King Charles III, adding that it hoped to continue doing so “for many years to come.” It apologised to King Charles and listeners for any distress caused by the false announcement. While station manager Moore did not specify how long the mistaken broadcast remained on air, The Guardian reported that playback for the station’s Tuesday broadcast between 1:58 pm and 5:00 pm local time was unavailable on its website.</p>

Radio Caroline accidentally announced the death of King Charles III after a computer error triggered the UK’s “Death of a Monarch” protocol. The station later apologised, calling it an accidental activation of the emergency system.

“His Majesty King Charles III has passed away”. That's the message Radio Caroline, a radio station in the United Kingdom, flashed on May 19. Soon after realising the blunder, the radio station issued a public apology. Their flash message had triggered the national "Death of a Monarch" broadcast protocol, The Guardian reported. Radio Caroline blamed the blunder on a “computer error.” It also noted it has broadcast the monarch's Christmas message for years, under Queen Elizabeth II and now under King Charles, and hopes to continue doing so. "Due to a computer error at our main studio, the Death of a Monarch procedure, which all UK stations hold in readiness while hoping not to require, was accidentally activated on Tuesday afternoon (19 May), mistakenly announcing that HM the King had passed away," Station manager Peter Moore wrote in a Facebook post. an reported. The computer error happened at the radio station's main studio in Maldon, Essex. Also Read: Burning of White House to 'speaking French': King Charles III ROASTS Americans during US visit, Trump claps In a the same post, Moore explained that a computer malfunction set off the procedure "which all UK stations hold in readiness while hoping not to require." He said the station apologises "to HM the King and to our listeners for any distress caused." Radio Caroline further stated that the station automatically went silent after the accidental activation of the UK’s “Death of a Monarch” protocol, which alerted staff to restore normal programming and issue an on-air apology. The station said it had long broadcast Christmas messages from Queen Elizabeth II and now King Charles III, adding that it hoped to continue doing so “for many years to come.” It apologised to King Charles and listeners for any distress caused by the false announcement. While station manager Moore did not specify how long the mistaken broadcast remained on air, The Guardian reported that playback for the station’s Tuesday broadcast between 1:58 pm and 5:00 pm local time was unavailable on its website.

<p>Radio Caroline accidentally announced the death of King Charles III after a computer error triggered the UK’s “Death of a Monarch” protocol. The station later apologised, calling it an accidental activation of the emergency system.</p>

'King Charles III passed away': UK radio station’s ‘technical error’ message goes viral, apology follows

<p>A former senior federal prosecutor has found herself at the centre of a striking new Justice Department scandal after prosecutors accused her of secretly emailing herself confidential records tied to the Jack Smith investigation into Donald Trump, allegedly disguising the files as cake recipes. Carmen Lineberger, once a top official in the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida, was indicted this week on multiple criminal charges, including theft of government property, concealing public records and altering official documents.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jealous-trump-tries-to-downplay-xi-putin-private-tea-meeting-insists-his-beijing-welcome-was-more-brilliant-1779340945856"><strong>Jealous? Trump tries to downplay Xi-Putin private tea meeting, insists his Beijing welcome was ‘more brilliant’</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Charges against Lineberger</strong></h2><p>At the heart of the case is a highly sensitive section of former US Special Counsel Jack Smith's final Trump investigation report. Specifically, a portion that a federal judge had blocked from public release.</p><p>According to the newly unsealed indictment, Lineberger allegedly downloaded the classified-documents section of Smith’s report, known internally as "Volume II," in December 2025 and saved it under the filename "Bundt_Cake_Recipe.pdf" before emailing it from her government account to her personal email.</p><p>Prosecutors say she used a similar tactic months later with portions of another internal Justice Department memo, allegedly storing those files as "Chocolate_cake_recipe.pdf."</p><p>The indictment does not explain what prosecutors believe her ultimate motive was, nor whether the documents were ever shared further. Lineberger pleaded not guilty during her arraignment on Wednesday.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-m-for-melody-not-mehengai-congress-mocks-modi-obver-meloni-video-claims-viral-reel-insult-to-indians-suffering-1779332013625"><strong>‘M for Melody, not Mehengai’: Congress mocks Modi over Meloni video, claims viral reel ‘insult to Indians suffering’</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Why the report matters: Hint - these might be the most politically sensitive unreleased documents</strong></h2><p>The document at the centre of the controversy comes from Jack Smith’s investigation into Donald Trump’s handling of classified documents after leaving office back in 2020.</p><p>Trump had been accused of retaining sensitive government records at Mar-a-Lago and obstructing efforts to recover them, charges he repeatedly dismissed as politically motivated. The case collapsed later after Judge Aileen Cannon ruled Smith's appointment was unlawful.</p><p>Since then, Trump’s return to the White House has further complicated matters, as longstanding Justice Department policy bars prosecution of a sitting president.</p><p>Notably, even after the criminal case was dismissed, Cannon blocked the release of Volume II, arguing that public disclosure could prejudice ongoing cases involving Trump associates. This makes the report one of the most politically sensitive unreleased documents in Washington.</p>

A former federal prosecutor is now accused of smuggling some of Washington’s most politically explosive Donald Trump investigation files by Jack Smith out of the Justice Department by disguising them as cake recipes. All you need to know.

A former senior federal prosecutor has found herself at the centre of a striking new Justice Department scandal after prosecutors accused her of secretly emailing herself confidential records tied to the Jack Smith investigation into Donald Trump, allegedly disguising the files as cake recipes. Carmen Lineberger, once a top official in the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida, was indicted this week on multiple criminal charges, including theft of government property, concealing public records and altering official documents. Also read | Jealous? Trump tries to downplay Xi-Putin private tea meeting, insists his Beijing welcome was ‘more brilliant’ Charges against Lineberger At the heart of the case is a highly sensitive section of former US Special Counsel Jack Smith's final Trump investigation report. Specifically, a portion that a federal judge had blocked from public release. According to the newly unsealed indictment, Lineberger allegedly downloaded the classified-documents section of Smith’s report, known internally as "Volume II," in December 2025 and saved it under the filename "Bundt_Cake_Recipe.pdf" before emailing it from her government account to her personal email. Prosecutors say she used a similar tactic months later with portions of another internal Justice Department memo, allegedly storing those files as "Chocolate_cake_recipe.pdf." The indictment does not explain what prosecutors believe her ultimate motive was, nor whether the documents were ever shared further. Lineberger pleaded not guilty during her arraignment on Wednesday. Also read | ‘M for Melody, not Mehengai’: Congress mocks Modi over Meloni video, claims viral reel ‘insult to Indians suffering’ Why the report matters: Hint - these might be the most politically sensitive unreleased documents The document at the centre of the controversy comes from Jack Smith’s investigation into Donald Trump’s handling of classified documents after leaving office back in 2020. Trump had been accused of retaining sensitive government records at Mar-a-Lago and obstructing efforts to recover them, charges he repeatedly dismissed as politically motivated. The case collapsed later after Judge Aileen Cannon ruled Smith's appointment was unlawful. Since then, Trump’s return to the White House has further complicated matters, as longstanding Justice Department policy bars prosecution of a sitting president. Notably, even after the criminal case was dismissed, Cannon blocked the release of Volume II, arguing that public disclosure could prejudice ongoing cases involving Trump associates. This makes the report one of the most politically sensitive unreleased documents in Washington.

<p>A former federal prosecutor is now accused of smuggling some of Washington’s most politically explosive Donald Trump investigation files by Jack Smith out of the Justice Department by disguising them as cake recipes. All you need to know.</p>

'Bundt_Cake_Recipe.pdf': Prosecutor charged with smuggling SECRET Jack Smith report on Trump

<p>US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (May 20) tried to save face as Russian President Vladimir Putin, during his China visit, got what the POTUS didn't: tea time with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The US President, during his recent trip to Beijing, was met with special military honour, marching bands and more. He even touted the meeting with Xi as something his predecessor could never get: "I don't think Biden would even get a meeting with President Xi". Xi "told me he was going to; I think it's good," Trump told reporters Wednesday, as he was forced to wave off any jealousy amid reports of Xi-Putin's private tea meeting. "I get along with both of them, but I think it’s good."</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-corruption-in-plain-sight-trump-and-family-get-forever-shield-from-irs-audits-after-hush-hush-settlement-all-you-need-to-know-1779253991583"><strong>'Corruption in plain sight': Trump and family get ‘FOREVER’ shield from IRS audits after hush-hush settlement. All you need to know</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Trump claims his reception was superior to Putin's</strong></h2><p>The US President also claimed that his reception in Beijing was far superior to that of the Russian president. "I don’t know if the ceremony was quite as brilliant as mine," he told reporters, adding, "I watched; we topped them".</p><p>Notably, both Trump and Putin received similar welcomes that consisted of military honour guard marching bands, cheering children, and more.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/fact-check-trump-caught-on-video-taking-a-sneak-a-peek-at-xi-jinping-s-private-notebook-clip-goes-viral-watch-1778922228125"><strong>Fact check: Trump caught on video taking a sneak peek at Xi Jinping’s private notebook? Clip goes viral | WATCH</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Xi, Putin hit out at Trump</strong></h2><p>According to reports, Xi and Putin, during their recent meet issued quite a few veiled references to Trump, and even condemned the "assassination" and "abduction" of world leaders, an apparent reference to Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Venezuela's former president Nicolas Maduro.</p><p>Xi also referred to China and Russia as forces of "calm amid chaos" on the world stage. This is being seen as a veiled jab at the turbulence Trump's presidency has caused so far.</p><p>In their joint statement, the two nations warned of the dangers of "fragmentation" of the international community and a return to the "law of the jungle."</p><p>"Attempts by a number of states to unilaterally manage global affairs, impose their interests on the entire world, and limit the sovereign development of other countries, in the spirit of the colonial era, have failed," read the statement.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Days after Donald Trump boasted about his grand Beijing welcome, Vladimir Putin arrived in China and got something arguably more telling: private tea diplomacy with Xi Jinping. Trump insists he is not jealous and even claimed his own ceremony was “more brilliant."

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (May 20) tried to save face as Russian President Vladimir Putin, during his China visit, got what the POTUS didn't: tea time with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The US President, during his recent trip to Beijing, was met with special military honour, marching bands and more. He even touted the meeting with Xi as something his predecessor could never get: "I don't think Biden would even get a meeting with President Xi". Xi "told me he was going to; I think it's good," Trump told reporters Wednesday, as he was forced to wave off any jealousy amid reports of Xi-Putin's private tea meeting. "I get along with both of them, but I think it’s good." Also read | 'Corruption in plain sight': Trump and family get ‘FOREVER’ shield from IRS audits after hush-hush settlement. All you need to know Trump claims his reception was superior to Putin's The US President also claimed that his reception in Beijing was far superior to that of the Russian president. "I don’t know if the ceremony was quite as brilliant as mine," he told reporters, adding, "I watched; we topped them". Notably, both Trump and Putin received similar welcomes that consisted of military honour guard marching bands, cheering children, and more. Also read | Fact check: Trump caught on video taking a sneak peek at Xi Jinping’s private notebook? Clip goes viral | WATCH Xi, Putin hit out at Trump According to reports, Xi and Putin, during their recent meet issued quite a few veiled references to Trump, and even condemned the "assassination" and "abduction" of world leaders, an apparent reference to Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Venezuela's former president Nicolas Maduro. Xi also referred to China and Russia as forces of "calm amid chaos" on the world stage. This is being seen as a veiled jab at the turbulence Trump's presidency has caused so far. In their joint statement, the two nations warned of the dangers of "fragmentation" of the international community and a return to the "law of the jungle." "Attempts by a number of states to unilaterally manage global affairs, impose their interests on the entire world, and limit the sovereign development of other countries, in the spirit of the colonial era, have failed," read the statement.

<p>Days after Donald Trump boasted about his grand Beijing welcome, Vladimir Putin arrived in China and got something arguably more telling: private tea diplomacy with Xi Jinping. Trump insists he is not jealous and even claimed his own ceremony was “more brilliant."</p>

Jealous? Trump tries to downplay Xi-Putin private tea meeting, insists his Beijing welcome was ‘more brilliant’

<p>A tribunal in the UK has ruled that if a person suffering from agoraphobia is denied the option to work from home, they can sue the employer. The condition is an anxiety disorder which creates an intense fear of crowded spaces that one cannot escape. The judgment stated that forcing such people to come to the office may constitute disability discrimination under UK employment law. The verdict stems from the case of Marina Dudding, who was denied remote work for two days a week after returning from sick leave. She is a long-serving council housing officer with agoraphobia who sued Gravesham Borough Council in Kent for disability discrimination and unfair dismissal. The body has been ordered to give her compensation.</p><h2><strong>Dudding suffered anxiety at work</strong></h2><p>London South Employment Tribunal heard that Dudding had been working for Gravesham Borough Council since September 2000. Her last profile was that of an allocations officer within its housing options service. From 2021, following the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, she continued working from home two days a week. "Due to her Generalised Anxiety Disorder and Moderate Depressive Episode, [Dudding] experiences symptoms of agoraphobia, which makes it difficult for her to leave her home. When having to leave the house, [she] finds it very stressful and becomes anxious; she has palpitations and abdominal pain on her way out to her destination," her legal representative said.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-government-work-from-home-fuel-saving-measures-1778756615414"><strong>Delhi announces mandatory 2-day WFH, suspend all non-essential foreign travel for government employees</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Dudding said working from home helped her manage her stress</strong></h2><p>However, when she is in office, "colleagues can come forward to interact with [her] to ask questions or raise concerns, which would add further stress and anxiety." So working from the office causes her "to feel chest pain or rapid heart rate, nausea, hyperventilation or trouble breathing." The lawyer added that she also found it "difficult to concentrate due to the noisy environment." All these things make her anxious, and she also experiences anxiety attacks. But at home, "she is able to focus in a quiet environment free from any distractions". She can also manage her stress better, which has improved her performance.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/indian-it-body-asks-govt-to-issue-official-work-from-home-advisory-after-pm-modi-s-call-for-austerity-measures-1778494176353"><strong>Indian IT body asks govt to issue official work-from-home advisory after PM Modi's call for ‘austerity measures’</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The council imposed an office-only requirement on Dudding from 24 October 2023 and revoked her hybrid arrangement. She emailed her manager, saying it was having a "severe negative impact" on her health. Investigation showed that she took sick leave in January 2024 and was given a final warning in March. When she tried returning to work in April, she was informed that remote work was ending. More discussions happened about her situation after which she was fired. Dudding reached out to the tribunal and won two disability discrimination claims, one indirect disability discrimination claim, and an unfair dismissal.</p>

A woman in the UK sued her employer after being denied work from home. She was suffering from agoraphobia, a condition which causes stress in crowded spaces which you cannot escape. The tribunal ruled that such people can sue their employers for denying them remote work.

A tribunal in the UK has ruled that if a person suffering from agoraphobia is denied the option to work from home, they can sue the employer. The condition is an anxiety disorder which creates an intense fear of crowded spaces that one cannot escape. The judgment stated that forcing such people to come to the office may constitute disability discrimination under UK employment law. The verdict stems from the case of Marina Dudding, who was denied remote work for two days a week after returning from sick leave. She is a long-serving council housing officer with agoraphobia who sued Gravesham Borough Council in Kent for disability discrimination and unfair dismissal. The body has been ordered to give her compensation. Dudding suffered anxiety at work London South Employment Tribunal heard that Dudding had been working for Gravesham Borough Council since September 2000. Her last profile was that of an allocations officer within its housing options service. From 2021, following the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, she continued working from home two days a week. "Due to her Generalised Anxiety Disorder and Moderate Depressive Episode, [Dudding] experiences symptoms of agoraphobia, which makes it difficult for her to leave her home. When having to leave the house, [she] finds it very stressful and becomes anxious; she has palpitations and abdominal pain on her way out to her destination," her legal representative said. Also Read: Delhi announces mandatory 2-day WFH, suspend all non-essential foreign travel for government employees Dudding said working from home helped her manage her stress However, when she is in office, "colleagues can come forward to interact with [her] to ask questions or raise concerns, which would add further stress and anxiety." So working from the office causes her "to feel chest pain or rapid heart rate, nausea, hyperventilation or trouble breathing." The lawyer added that she also found it "difficult to concentrate due to the noisy environment." All these things make her anxious, and she also experiences anxiety attacks. But at home, "she is able to focus in a quiet environment free from any distractions". She can also manage her stress better, which has improved her performance. Also Read: Indian IT body asks govt to issue official work-from-home advisory after PM Modi's call for ‘austerity measures’ The council imposed an office-only requirement on Dudding from 24 October 2023 and revoked her hybrid arrangement. She emailed her manager, saying it was having a "severe negative impact" on her health. Investigation showed that she took sick leave in January 2024 and was given a final warning in March. When she tried returning to work in April, she was informed that remote work was ending. More discussions happened about her situation after which she was fired. Dudding reached out to the tribunal and won two disability discrimination claims, one indirect disability discrimination claim, and an unfair dismissal.

<p>A woman in the UK sued her employer after being denied work from home. She was suffering from agoraphobia, a condition which causes stress in crowded spaces which you cannot escape. The tribunal ruled that such people can sue their employers for denying them remote work.</p>

Landmark UK ruling: People with anxiety disorder can sue employer for being denied work from home

<p>In a significant recovery along the Line of Control (LoC), the Indian Army seized narcotic substances and a weapon during a domination operation in the forward area of Balakote in Mendhar subdivision of Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district.</p><p>Official sources said the operation was carried out by troops of the Hamirpur Battalion as part of intensified surveillance and area domination exercises aimed at preventing infiltration and cross-border smuggling activities in the sensitive border region.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/3-day-chakka-jam-hits-delhi-ncr-autos-cabs-go-on-strike-over-petrol-diesel-price-hike-4-lakh-autos-and-cabs-off-roads-1779334093293"><strong>Delhi-NCR 'chakka jam': 4 lakh autos, cabs go off roads as 3-day strike begins | In PICS</strong></a></p><p>During the search operation, army personnel noticed suspicious movement in a forested stretch close to the LoC and subsequently detected a concealed bag hidden in the area. A thorough search of the spot led to the recovery of a Chinese-origin pistol along with two yellow polyethene-wrapped packets believed to contain narcotic substances.</p><p>The recovered material was immediately seized and taken into custody for further examination and forensic analysis. Preliminary investigations suggest that the consignment may have been smuggled from across the border.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-its-long-tainted-record-of-genocidal-acts-india-tears-into-pakistan-s-at-unsc-after-kashmir-remarks-1779330207599"><strong>‘It is ironic...’: India slams Pakistan for raking up Kashmir at UNSC debate</strong></a></p><p>Security agencies have launched a detailed probe to trace the origin of the recovered consignments and identify the individuals or groups involved in the smuggling network. Investigators are also trying to determine whether the consignment was meant to be picked up by overground operatives or terrorist handlers operating in the region.</p><p>Officials said the recovery highlights the continued attempts by anti-national elements to use the border areas for smuggling narcotics and weapons into Jammu and Kashmir. Security forces have further intensified surveillance and search operations in the area to prevent any such activities.</p>

In a fresh recovery near LoC in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch, the Indian Army has seized narcotics and a Chinese-origin pistol during a search operation. The discovery is raising fresh concerns about cross-border smuggling routes being used to push both drugs and weapons into the region.

In a significant recovery along the Line of Control (LoC), the Indian Army seized narcotic substances and a weapon during a domination operation in the forward area of Balakote in Mendhar subdivision of Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district. Official sources said the operation was carried out by troops of the Hamirpur Battalion as part of intensified surveillance and area domination exercises aimed at preventing infiltration and cross-border smuggling activities in the sensitive border region. Also read | Delhi-NCR 'chakka jam': 4 lakh autos, cabs go off roads as 3-day strike begins | In PICS During the search operation, army personnel noticed suspicious movement in a forested stretch close to the LoC and subsequently detected a concealed bag hidden in the area. A thorough search of the spot led to the recovery of a Chinese-origin pistol along with two yellow polyethene-wrapped packets believed to contain narcotic substances. The recovered material was immediately seized and taken into custody for further examination and forensic analysis. Preliminary investigations suggest that the consignment may have been smuggled from across the border. Also read | ‘It is ironic...’: India slams Pakistan for raking up Kashmir at UNSC debate Security agencies have launched a detailed probe to trace the origin of the recovered consignments and identify the individuals or groups involved in the smuggling network. Investigators are also trying to determine whether the consignment was meant to be picked up by overground operatives or terrorist handlers operating in the region. Officials said the recovery highlights the continued attempts by anti-national elements to use the border areas for smuggling narcotics and weapons into Jammu and Kashmir. Security forces have further intensified surveillance and search operations in the area to prevent any such activities.

<p>In a fresh recovery near LoC in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch, the Indian Army has seized narcotics and a Chinese-origin pistol during a search operation. The discovery is raising fresh concerns about cross-border smuggling routes being used to push both drugs and weapons into the region.</p>

Army recovers narcotics, Chinese pistol near LoC in Poonch

<p>The CEO of Bolt, a fintech company, fired his entire HR department, alleging that the employees were causing issues that vanished the moment they stepped out of the company. Ryan Breslow, the head of Bolt, said at Fortune's Workforce Innovation Summit in Atlanta on Tuesday (May 19), "We had an HR team, and that HR team was creating problems that didn't exist. Those problems disappeared when I let them go." The CEO said there were employees who were slacking when Bolt was thriving. He stated that the company needed to be revived, after which the decision was made to remove 30 per cent of its workforce in April. However, AI seems to be the primary reason for the cost-cutting measure. According to Payments Dive, Ryan told his staff at the time, "Going forward, Bolt will be operating as a much leaner organisation and leveraging AI at our core."</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/meta-told-employees-to-work-from-home-then-began-firing-thousands-inside-mark-zuckerberg-s-company-s-shocking-8-000-job-purge-1779257531155"><strong>Meta told employees to work from home, then began firing thousands: Inside company's shocking 8,000-job purge</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Sense of entitlement led to slacking in the staff</strong></h2><p>He added that what they need right now is a "group of people who are very oriented around getting things done," while slamming "a culture of not getting things done and complaining a lot." Ryan said they had to get rid of those who weren't doing anything. “There's a sense of entitlement that had festered across the company, and people who felt empowered, felt entitled— but weren't actually working hard. And this is the number one thing that I had to battle,” he said. This is why he" had to let go" of most of these people. The company is now down to 100 employees, Fortune reported. Ryan said, they now have a team "quarter of the size, who are much more junior, who work a lot harder, who have better energy," and the customers are happy with the kind of attention they are now getting.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/cloudflare-layoffs-1100-staff-fired-as-ai-use-explodes-1778217218628"><strong>Cloudflare announces mega layoffs as AI use explodes by 600%. 'Thousands of AI agent sessions...'</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Bolt suffered serious financial losses in the past few years, causing a drop in its valuation. From $11 billion in 2022, it went down to about $300 million in 2024, Fortune reported. Breslow also stepped down as Bolt CEO the same year, but returned in 2025. Now he says the company is almost restarting, and the HR team matters in this scenario. “We're back in startup mode again, and those HR professionals have really important insights when you're in a peacetime and when you're at a larger company,” the 31-year-old said at the summit.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p>

Bolt fired the entire HR team, saying they were creating problems, felt entitled and had become complacent. The CEO said the company was back to start-up mode after losses and needs people who are oriented. He added that leveraging AI was also at its core.

The CEO of Bolt, a fintech company, fired his entire HR department, alleging that the employees were causing issues that vanished the moment they stepped out of the company. Ryan Breslow, the head of Bolt, said at Fortune's Workforce Innovation Summit in Atlanta on Tuesday (May 19), "We had an HR team, and that HR team was creating problems that didn't exist. Those problems disappeared when I let them go." The CEO said there were employees who were slacking when Bolt was thriving. He stated that the company needed to be revived, after which the decision was made to remove 30 per cent of its workforce in April. However, AI seems to be the primary reason for the cost-cutting measure. According to Payments Dive, Ryan told his staff at the time, "Going forward, Bolt will be operating as a much leaner organisation and leveraging AI at our core." Also Read: Meta told employees to work from home, then began firing thousands: Inside company's shocking 8,000-job purge Sense of entitlement led to slacking in the staff He added that what they need right now is a "group of people who are very oriented around getting things done," while slamming "a culture of not getting things done and complaining a lot." Ryan said they had to get rid of those who weren't doing anything. “There's a sense of entitlement that had festered across the company, and people who felt empowered, felt entitled— but weren't actually working hard. And this is the number one thing that I had to battle,” he said. This is why he" had to let go" of most of these people. The company is now down to 100 employees, Fortune reported. Ryan said, they now have a team "quarter of the size, who are much more junior, who work a lot harder, who have better energy," and the customers are happy with the kind of attention they are now getting. Also Read: Cloudflare announces mega layoffs as AI use explodes by 600%. 'Thousands of AI agent sessions...' Bolt suffered serious financial losses in the past few years, causing a drop in its valuation. From $11 billion in 2022, it went down to about $300 million in 2024, Fortune reported. Breslow also stepped down as Bolt CEO the same year, but returned in 2025. Now he says the company is almost restarting, and the HR team matters in this scenario. “We're back in startup mode again, and those HR professionals have really important insights when you're in a peacetime and when you're at a larger company,” the 31-year-old said at the summit.

<p>Bolt fired the entire HR team, saying they were creating problems, felt entitled and had become complacent. The CEO said the company was back to start-up mode after losses and needs people who are oriented. He added that leveraging AI was also at its core.</p>

CEO fires entire HR team for slacking off - 'People felt entitled'

Delhi-NCR’s three-day transport strike could turn ordinary commutes into a nightmare. With lakhs of autos and cabs expected off roads from May 21 to 23, office-goers, railway, and airport travellers may face packed Metro stations, long waits and soaring fares in peak summer heat. Scroll down.

Delhi-NCR 'chakka jam': 4 lakh autos, cabs to stay off roads as transport strike begins. All we know

<p>As PM Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni set the internet on fire with their Melody toffee video, Congress on Thursday (May 21) launched a sharp attack against the Indian Prime Minister. In a post on X, the chief Opposition party trolled Modi, commenting, "he can't say M for Mehengai (inflation), but he can say M for Melody". In another X video, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi slammed the PM, noting that while Modi himself urged the people of India to refrain from buying gold, driving a lot and going abroad, "he himself travels abroad on a plane worth thousands of crores of rupees, feeding Italian Prime Minister Meloni a Melody toffee."</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-we-strongly-condemn-discrimination-taiwan-condemns-racist-election-poster-promising-a-ban-on-indian-immigrants-after-viral-backlash-1779262317332"><strong>‘We strongly condemn discrimination’: Taiwan slams racist election poster promising a ban on Indian immigrants after viral backlash</strong></a></p><h2><strong>An insult to the people of India</strong></h2><p>Gandhi alleged that the now viral “reel that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made is an insult to the people of India who are suffering.”</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="hi" dir="ltr">मोदी जी, आपका Melody Reel हर भारतीय का - और उसके दर्द का - अपमान है। <a href="https://t.co/9SNqzg3uUJ">pic.twitter.com/9SNqzg3uUJ</a></p>&mdash; Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) <a href="https://twitter.com/RahulGandhi/status/2057128654329794679?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 20, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Congress, in its video, claimed that Indians suffer in poverty while PM Modi "distributes Melody" toffees during his visit to Italy. The opposition party also posted a video montage contrasting economic hardships with clips of Modi gifting the popular Indian toffee to Italian PM Giorgia Meloni. "The country is struggling with a huge financial crisis...but what is the Prime Minister doing? Distributing toffees in Italy like Santa Claus."</p><p>"Farmers, youths, women, workers, small businessmen — they are all crying...(while) PM laughs, makes reels, distributes toffees..Do something Mr. Modi... Do something!" it adds.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="hi" dir="ltr">देश के लोग गुरबत में जिंदगी काट रहे हैं<br> मोदी इटली में &#39;मेलोडी&#39; बांट रहे हैं <a href="https://t.co/UYJdMMNxKM">pic.twitter.com/UYJdMMNxKM</a></p>&mdash; Congress (@INCIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/INCIndia/status/2057086803954573357?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 20, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-there-are-youngsters-like-cockroaches-what-made-cji-surya-kant-compare-youngsters-to-pests-supreme-court-hearing-turns-explosive-1778909973915"><strong>'There are youngsters like cockroaches': Why did CJI Surya Kant compare youngsters to pests?</strong></a></p><h2><strong>The viral Melody moment</strong></h2><p>In what was a brilliant social media strategy, Indian PM Modi, who is on a multi-nation visit, in a viral "sweet" moment, gifted the Italian PM a packet of a popular Indian toffee called Melody. A video reel of the moment went viral online, with people enjoying Modi's nod to the viral nickname 'MeloDi', which the internet has coined for him and PM Meloni. In the video, the Italian PM says that Prime Minister Modi has got a “very very special gift from India”. PM Modi then responds by saying ‘Melodi’ while showing a packet of Melody toffees.</p>

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<p>The term “Melodi” is a viral nickname created by social media users by blending the names of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Both leaders were aware of the trend and joined in during the COP28 summit in Dubai in 2023. At the time, Meloni posted a selfie with Modi, captioning it “Good friends at COP28 #Melodi.” The buzz around the nickname resurfaced when Meloni welcomed Modi to Rome with another selfie. Social media users flooded the post with comments like “Melodi is back”.</p><p> </p><p> </p>

The Congress on Thursday targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his now-viral “Melodi” moment with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, accusing him of prioritising social media optics while ordinary Indians struggle with inflation and rising living costs. Here's what the party said.

As PM Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni set the internet on fire with their Melody toffee video, Congress on Thursday (May 21) launched a sharp attack against the Indian Prime Minister. In a post on X, the chief Opposition party trolled Modi, commenting, "he can't say M for Mehengai (inflation), but he can say M for Melody". In another X video, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi slammed the PM, noting that while Modi himself urged the people of India to refrain from buying gold, driving a lot and going abroad, "he himself travels abroad on a plane worth thousands of crores of rupees, feeding Italian Prime Minister Meloni a Melody toffee." Also read | ‘We strongly condemn discrimination’: Taiwan slams racist election poster promising a ban on Indian immigrants after viral backlash An insult to the people of India Gandhi alleged that the now viral “reel that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made is an insult to the people of India who are suffering.”

<p>The Congress on Thursday targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his now-viral “Melodi” moment with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, accusing him of prioritising social media optics while ordinary Indians struggle with inflation and rising living costs. Here's what the party said.</p>

‘M for Melody, not Mehengai’: Congress mocks Modi over Meloni video, claims viral reel ‘insult to Indians suffering’

<p>Keir Starmer sparked laughter in the House of Commons after accidentally claiming the UK had secured a trade deal with North Korea instead of South Korea during Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday (May 20). The British prime minister later corrected himself in Parliament, joking about the mistake while apologising to MPs. “I’ve just been handed a note saying that I inadvertently said we did a trade deal with North Korea rather than South Korea. “That would be breaking news and not very good. “So, before I’m referred to the Privileges Committee, can I correct the record in that regard? It was a slip of the tongue but a pretty unfortunate one.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The comments came as Starmer defended his international record and highlighted trade negotiations undertaken during his premiership. “In the last two years, I’ve been negotiating serious trade deals, which are vital for our most important sectors of the economy. “They’re trade deals with the EU, but also with India, North Korea and the United States.” The accidental reference immediately drew attention in the Commons and online, given the UK's lack of diplomatic and trade engagement with the isolated regime in Pyongyang.</p><h2>Watch the video here</h2>

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<p>The joke about the Privileges Committee referenced a recent political controversy involving Starmer. Last month, MPs rejected a Conservative effort to refer him to the Commons Privileges Committee over allegations he misled Parliament during discussions about appointing Peter Mandelson as Britain’s ambassador to the US. The issue surfaced during an exchange with Ed Davey, who challenged Labour figures over their opposition to Britain joining a customs union with the European Union.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/senate-republicans-pull-1-billion-secret-service-funding-for-trump-s-white-house-ballroom-project-1779314558813"><strong>Senate Republicans pull $1 billion Secret Service funding for Trump's White House Ballroom project</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Davey also pressed Starmer over concerns surrounding possible cuts to Britain’s overseas aid budget amid an Ebola outbreak in central Africa. “We now see a dangerous outbreak of Ebola in central Africa and many people fear it’s going to spread and get much worse,” Davey said. “Yet, there are rumours across Whitehall that the Prime Minister is planning further cuts to Britain’s international aid programme this year. “Will he today rule that out entirely?”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/european-union-makes-provisional-agreement-with-the-us-1779327946341/embed"><strong>https://www.wionews.com/videos/european-union-makes-provisional-agreement-with-the-us-1779327946341/embed</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Starmer responded by describing Ebola as a “very important issue.” “Obviously, we’re working at pace and with others in relation to that issue. “We did take a decision in relation to aid in order to fund defence spending because we needed to increase defence spending. “But we are committed to our overseas aid and we mitigated that with some of the measures that we put in place.” The World Health Organization has assessed the Ebola outbreak risk in Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda as high at national and regional levels, though low globally.</p>

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer apologised in Parliament after accidentally saying Britain signed a trade deal with North Korea instead of South Korea during PMQs. The Commons erupted in laughter as Starmer called it a “pretty unfortunate” slip of the tongue

Keir Starmer sparked laughter in the House of Commons after accidentally claiming the UK had secured a trade deal with North Korea instead of South Korea during Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday (May 20). The British prime minister later corrected himself in Parliament, joking about the mistake while apologising to MPs. “I’ve just been handed a note saying that I inadvertently said we did a trade deal with North Korea rather than South Korea. “That would be breaking news and not very good. “So, before I’m referred to the Privileges Committee, can I correct the record in that regard? It was a slip of the tongue but a pretty unfortunate one.” The comments came as Starmer defended his international record and highlighted trade negotiations undertaken during his premiership. “In the last two years, I’ve been negotiating serious trade deals, which are vital for our most important sectors of the economy. “They’re trade deals with the EU, but also with India, North Korea and the United States.” The accidental reference immediately drew attention in the Commons and online, given the UK's lack of diplomatic and trade engagement with the isolated regime in Pyongyang. Watch the video here

<p>Prime Minister Keir Starmer apologised after mistakenly claiming the UK struck a trade deal with North Korea instead of South Korea</p>

WATCH | 'That would be breaking news': Starmer's 'slip of the tongue' on North Korea goes viral, leaves Commons in stitches

<p>SpaceX has filed for its long-anticipated initial public offering, revealing new details about its business model, ownership structure, and future ambitions as investors prepare for what could become the largest IPO in history. The company, founded and led by Elon Musk, is reportedly targeting a valuation that could raise $80 billion or more, surpassing the previous record held by Saudi Aramco, which raised $26 billion in its 2019 public listing.</p><h2>Massive market opportunity projection</h2><p>In its IPO filing, SpaceX estimates a total addressable market (TAM) of $28.5 trillion, describing it as the ‘largest actionable’ market opportunity ‘in human history’.</p><p><strong>The breakdown includes:</strong></p><ul><li>$370 billion in space-enabled services</li><li>$1.6 trillion in connectivity, including Starlink broadband and mobile expansion</li><li>$26.5 trillion in artificial intelligence-related markets, spanning infrastructure, subscriptions, advertising, and enterprise applications</li><li>$22.7 trillion in enterprise applications</li></ul><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-there-won-t-be-escalation-says-trump-as-he-calls-indictment-against-raul-castro-very-big-moment-1779308113798"><strong>'There won't be escalation', says Trump as he calls indictment against Raul Castro 'very big moment'</strong></a></p><h2>What is the stock symbol for SpaceX?&nbsp;</h2><p>The filing shows that SpaceX plans to trade under the ticker symbol ‘SPCX’ once it goes public next month. The stock will be dual-listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market and Nasdaq Texas, marking a competitive win for Nasdaq in attracting high-profile listings.</p><h2>Who are the board members of SpaceX?</h2><p>SpaceX disclosed its board structure, with Elon Musk serving as chairman. Other board members include long-time SpaceX president Gwynne Shotwell, Google executive Donald Harrison, and investors Antonio Gracias, Steve Jurvetson, and Luke Nosek. Randy Glein and Ira Ehrenpreis recently joined as directors.</p><h2>How much did SpaceX spend last year?</h2><p>The company reported $20.7 billion in capital expenditures last year, driven by investments in launch systems, satellites, AI infrastructure, and its expanding Starlink network. The Starlink division remains central to revenue growth, with more than 10 million subscribers as of March, doubling year over year. SpaceX reported total revenue of approximately $18.7 billion in 2025, with Starlink alone generating more than $11 billion. The company described Starlink as capable of delivering broadband connectivity anywhere on Earth. It also identified telecom giants such as AT&amp;T and Verizon as competitors in the global internet market.</p><h2>AI satellite project won’t be easy: SpaceX</h2><p>SpaceX also outlined plans for an orbital AI computing network, potentially beginning deployment as early as 2028. However, the company acknowledged major technical hurdles. “Orbital AI compute is an incredibly difficult technical challenge,” the company said in its prospectus. “We believe we are the only company with a commercially viable path to building orbital AI compute at scale.” The initiative depends heavily on the successful development of the Starship rocket, which is expected to play a key role in deploying large-scale satellite infrastructure.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/cristiano-ronaldo-s-final-attempt-to-win-the-fifa-world-cup-1779298231843/embed"><strong>https://www.wionews.com/videos/cristiano-ronaldo-s-final-attempt-to-win-the-fifa-world-cup-1779298231843/embed</strong></a></p>

SpaceX has filed for its IPO under ticker SPCX, revealing major financials, Starlink growth, and plans for AI satellite networks. The company targets a massive valuation, positioning itself for one of the largest public offerings in history under Elon Musk’s leadership

SpaceX has filed for its long-anticipated initial public offering, revealing new details about its business model, ownership structure, and future ambitions as investors prepare for what could become the largest IPO in history. The company, founded and led by Elon Musk, is reportedly targeting a valuation that could raise $80 billion or more, surpassing the previous record held by Saudi Aramco, which raised $26 billion in its 2019 public listing. Massive market opportunity projection In its IPO filing, SpaceX estimates a total addressable market (TAM) of $28.5 trillion, describing it as the ‘largest actionable’ market opportunity ‘in human history’. The breakdown includes: $370 billion in space-enabled services $1.6 trillion in connectivity, including Starlink broadband and mobile expansion $26.5 trillion in artificial intelligence-related markets, spanning infrastructure, subscriptions, advertising, and enterprise applications $22.7 trillion in enterprise applications Also Read: 'There won't be escalation', says Trump as he calls indictment against Raul Castro 'very big moment' What is the stock symbol for SpaceX? The filing shows that SpaceX plans to trade under the ticker symbol ‘SPCX’ once it goes public next month. The stock will be dual-listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market and Nasdaq Texas, marking a competitive win for Nasdaq in attracting high-profile listings. Who are the board members of SpaceX? SpaceX disclosed its board structure, with Elon Musk serving as chairman. Other board members include long-time SpaceX president Gwynne Shotwell, Google executive Donald Harrison, and investors Antonio Gracias, Steve Jurvetson, and Luke Nosek. Randy Glein and Ira Ehrenpreis recently joined as directors. How much did SpaceX spend last year? The company reported $20.7 billion in capital expenditures last year, driven by investments in launch systems, satellites, AI infrastructure, and its expanding Starlink network. The Starlink division remains central to revenue growth, with more than 10 million subscribers as of March, doubling year over year. SpaceX reported total revenue of approximately $18.7 billion in 2025, with Starlink alone generating more than $11 billion. The company described Starlink as capable of delivering broadband connectivity anywhere on Earth. It also identified telecom giants such as AT&T and Verizon as competitors in the global internet market. AI satellite project won’t be easy: SpaceX SpaceX also outlined plans for an orbital AI computing network, potentially beginning deployment as early as 2028. However, the company acknowledged major technical hurdles. “Orbital AI compute is an incredibly difficult technical challenge,” the company said in its prospectus. “We believe we are the only company with a commercially viable path to building orbital AI compute at scale.” The initiative depends heavily on the successful development of the Starship rocket, which is expected to play a key role in deploying large-scale satellite infrastructure. https://www.wionews.com/videos/cristiano-ronaldo-s-final-attempt-to-win-the-fifa-world-cup-1779298231843/embed

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<p>The Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday (May 20) said lenders are prohibited from completely blocking or disabling mobile phones due to non-payment of loans taken to buy the device. Under its draft amendment guidelines, the regulator of the banking sector stated that banks are permitted to take certain steps to restrict certain functionalities of mobile phones if the loan dues are not paid. However, completely disabling or blocking the phone is prohibited.</p><p><br>The regulator noted that the rules are applicable only to loans specifically used for mobile phone purchases and not to any other form of borrowing.</p><p><br>A 2024 study by Home Credit Finance indicated that buying a phone on loan has become a trend, with more than 1.16 billion mobile connections in India, as per the telecom regulator. Currently, Phones have become essential tools for people in terms of communication, work, and education across the country.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/gold-loans-jump-over-50-yoy-emerge-as-india-s-fastest-growing-retail-credit-segment-crif-1779282417852">Gold loans jump over 50% YoY, emerge as India’s fastest-growing retail credit segment: CRIF</a></p><h3>RBI barred from accessing personal data</h3><p>Earlier in 2024, the Reserve Bank of India had directed lenders to stop locking the phones of borrowers who defaulted on repayments. The practice involved installing an application at the time of loan disbursal that could remotely lock the device in case of non-payment. According to sources, the updated guidelines will require lenders to secure prior consent from borrowers before enabling any phone-locking mechanism. They will also be barred from accessing personal data stored on the device.</p><p><br>Data from CRIF High Mark showed that loans below Rs 1 lakh carry a higher risk of default. Non-banking lenders account for nearly 85 per cent of consumer durable financing in India, while personal loans now make up almost one-third of the banking system’s total non-food credit, with loans for electronic devices witnessing rapid growth.</p>

Under its draft amendment guidelines, the regulator of the banking sector stated that banks are permitted to take certain steps to restrict certain functionalities of mobile phones if the loan dues are not paid. 

The Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday (May 20) said lenders are prohibited from completely blocking or disabling mobile phones due to non-payment of loans taken to buy the device. Under its draft amendment guidelines, the regulator of the banking sector stated that banks are permitted to take certain steps to restrict certain functionalities of mobile phones if the loan dues are not paid. However, completely disabling or blocking the phone is prohibited. The regulator noted that the rules are applicable only to loans specifically used for mobile phone purchases and not to any other form of borrowing. A 2024 study by Home Credit Finance indicated that buying a phone on loan has become a trend, with more than 1.16 billion mobile connections in India, as per the telecom regulator. Currently, Phones have become essential tools for people in terms of communication, work, and education across the country. Also read: Gold loans jump over 50% YoY, emerge as India’s fastest-growing retail credit segment: CRIF RBI barred from accessing personal data Earlier in 2024, the Reserve Bank of India had directed lenders to stop locking the phones of borrowers who defaulted on repayments. The practice involved installing an application at the time of loan disbursal that could remotely lock the device in case of non-payment. According to sources, the updated guidelines will require lenders to secure prior consent from borrowers before enabling any phone-locking mechanism. They will also be barred from accessing personal data stored on the device. Data from CRIF High Mark showed that loans below Rs 1 lakh carry a higher risk of default. Non-banking lenders account for nearly 85 per cent of consumer durable financing in India, while personal loans now make up almost one-third of the banking system’s total non-food credit, with loans for electronic devices witnessing rapid growth.

<p>Under its draft amendment guidelines, the regulator of the banking sector stated that banks are permitted to take certain steps to restrict certain functionalities of mobile phones if the loan dues are not paid.&nbsp;</p>

Banks cannot completely block, disable phones for unpaid loans, clarifies RBI

<p>The Cockroach Janta Party has taken the internet by storm as it quickly went viral, registering over 100,000 members within days of going live. What started as a satirical joke became a massive digital movement, gaining millions of followers. This came following remarks made by Chief Justice Surya Kant, who compared unemployed youth to cockroaches.</p><p>The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), founded by a former AAP social media worker, Abhijeet Dipke, has drawn attention from students, social media users, and even some politicians. Trinamool Congress MPs Mahua Moitra and Kirti Azad also expressed interest in joining the party in a humorous exchange on X.</p><p>“I would like to join the cockroach janta party. What are the qualifications required?” Kriti Azad asked. In response, the CJP said, “Winning the 1983 World Cup is a good enough qualification.”<br>Mahua Moitra wrote on X, “I too would like to join the CJP (besides being a card carrying member of the Anti National Party).” To this, the CJP replied, “Those who rig elections and spread communal hatred are the real anti-nationals. You are the fighter democracy needs, Mahua Moitra. Welcome to CJP!”</p><h2><strong>How did the Cockroach Janta Party start?</strong></h2><p>The satirical movement started following the remarks made by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant during a Supreme Court hearing on May 15. He expressed alarm over what he suggested was a growing ecosystem of fake degree holders, social media attackers and opportunistic activists targeting institutions.</p><p>“There are already parasites of society who attack the system, and you want to join hands with them?” the CJI said, before escalating his criticism even further.</p><p>“There are youngsters like cockroaches, who don’t get any employment and don’t have a place in a profession. Some of them become media, some of them become social media, some of them become RTI activists, some of them become other activists, and they start attacking everyone...”</p><p>His remarks resulted in outrage among some youth. The CJI later clarified that his comments had been misrepresented. He said he was specifically referring to individuals entering professions with fake or dubious qualifications and stressed that reports suggesting he insulted unemployed youth were “totally baseless.”</p><h2><strong>CJI manifesto and eligibility</strong></h2><p>Meanwhile, the CJP released a tongue-in-cheek manifesto describing itself as “secular, socialist, democratic, lazy.” Its demands include banning post-retirement Rajya Sabha seats for chief justices, introducing 50 per cent reservation for women in Parliament without increasing the House strength, and imposing a 20-year election ban on defecting MLAs and MPs. The party has also raised issues linked to student concerns, including demanding that CBSE eliminate rechecking fees and voicing support for students affected by the NEET controversy.</p><p>Adding to its internet appeal, the CJP announced plans for a virtual Gen-Z convention. Its playful membership criteria include being “unemployed, lazy, chronically online” and possessing the “ability to rant professionally.”</p><p>Whether the Cockroach Janta Party eventually evolves beyond social media satire remains uncertain, but its sudden popularity reflects growing frustration, humour and political commentary among India’s younger online audience.</p>

The viral Cockroach Janta Party, sparked by CJI Surya Kant’s remarks, gained over 100,000 members online with satire, political humour and support from youth, students and politicians.

The Cockroach Janta Party has taken the internet by storm as it quickly went viral, registering over 100,000 members within days of going live. What started as a satirical joke became a massive digital movement, gaining millions of followers. This came following remarks made by Chief Justice Surya Kant, who compared unemployed youth to cockroaches. The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), founded by a former AAP social media worker, Abhijeet Dipke, has drawn attention from students, social media users, and even some politicians. Trinamool Congress MPs Mahua Moitra and Kirti Azad also expressed interest in joining the party in a humorous exchange on X. “I would like to join the cockroach janta party. What are the qualifications required?” Kriti Azad asked. In response, the CJP said, “Winning the 1983 World Cup is a good enough qualification.” Mahua Moitra wrote on X, “I too would like to join the CJP (besides being a card carrying member of the Anti National Party).” To this, the CJP replied, “Those who rig elections and spread communal hatred are the real anti-nationals. You are the fighter democracy needs, Mahua Moitra. Welcome to CJP!” How did the Cockroach Janta Party start? The satirical movement started following the remarks made by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant during a Supreme Court hearing on May 15. He expressed alarm over what he suggested was a growing ecosystem of fake degree holders, social media attackers and opportunistic activists targeting institutions. “There are already parasites of society who attack the system, and you want to join hands with them?” the CJI said, before escalating his criticism even further. “There are youngsters like cockroaches, who don’t get any employment and don’t have a place in a profession. Some of them become media, some of them become social media, some of them become RTI activists, some of them become other activists, and they start attacking everyone...” His remarks resulted in outrage among some youth. The CJI later clarified that his comments had been misrepresented. He said he was specifically referring to individuals entering professions with fake or dubious qualifications and stressed that reports suggesting he insulted unemployed youth were “totally baseless.” CJI manifesto and eligibility Meanwhile, the CJP released a tongue-in-cheek manifesto describing itself as “secular, socialist, democratic, lazy.” Its demands include banning post-retirement Rajya Sabha seats for chief justices, introducing 50 per cent reservation for women in Parliament without increasing the House strength, and imposing a 20-year election ban on defecting MLAs and MPs. The party has also raised issues linked to student concerns, including demanding that CBSE eliminate rechecking fees and voicing support for students affected by the NEET controversy. Adding to its internet appeal, the CJP announced plans for a virtual Gen-Z convention. Its playful membership criteria include being “unemployed, lazy, chronically online” and possessing the “ability to rant professionally.” Whether the Cockroach Janta Party eventually evolves beyond social media satire remains uncertain, but its sudden popularity reflects growing frustration, humour and political commentary among India’s younger online audience.

<p>The viral Cockroach Janta Party, sparked by CJI Surya Kant’s remarks, gained over 100,000 members online with satire, political humour and support from youth, students and politicians.</p>

What is Cockroach Janta Party? Viral movement takes over social media after CJI’s remarks

<p>A driver in Texas deliberately drove a Cybertruck into a North Texas lake to test the electric vehicle’s “Wade Mode” and ended up in jail. Tesla's Cybertruck comes with four off-road features, and according to the user's manual, the Wade Mode is only supposed to work in shallow bodies of water, including rivers, and needs to be manually activated. The vehicle barely makes it a few feet into the Grapevine Lake when it presumably hits a rock and is stranded. The driver and his passenger scrambled out of the passenger side window and went to a nearby dock. Bystanders captured video of the vehicle rolling off the rocky shoreline and into the water. A witness can be heard jokingly shouting, "Yo sir, you can't park there." The Grapevine Police Department said that the driver's seafaring attempt left the Cybertruck disabled.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/smoke-marijuana-earn-bitcoin-company-slammed-for-tying-crypto-reward-to-vaping-1779174938452"><strong>Smoke marijuana, earn Bitcoin: Company slammed for tying crypto reward to vaping in California</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Moments after entering the lake, the Cybertruck hit a large submerged rock, became disabled, and water started filling in the vehicle. The driver, identified as Jimmy Jack McDaniel, and his passenger scrambled out of the passenger-side window and waded through the lake to a nearby dock. The driver later told the police that he deliberately entered the lake to test the feature. The Grapevine Police Department warned the public, “We want to remind drivers that although a vehicle may be physically capable of entering shallow freshwater areas, doing so can create legal and safety concerns under Texas law.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Man arrested after driving his Tesla Cybertruck into Grapevine Lake “to test wade mode.”<br><br>He intentionally took it off the Katie’s Woods boat ramp, got it stuck in the water, then he and his passengers bailed before firefighters pulled it out.<br><br>Charged with driving in a closed… <a href="https://t.co/zcxRGSbr6r">pic.twitter.com/zcxRGSbr6r</a></p>&mdash; SLCScanner (@SLCScanner) <a href="https://twitter.com/SLCScanner/status/2056907353161867378?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 20, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Cybertruck driver arrested and charged</strong></h2><p>Emergency crews, including the Grapevine Fire Department’s Water Rescue Team, responded to reports of the submerged vehicle around 8:00 pm. A wrecker had to be brought in to hoist the waterlogged EV out of the lake. The Grapevine Police Department arrested McDaniel, who was charged with operating a vehicle in a closed section of a park or lake, operating a vessel without a valid boat registration, and multiple water safety equipment violations. The police emphasised that boat ramps are strictly reserved for permitted marine vessels, not road vehicles.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/xiaomi-ceo-lei-jun-looks-smitten-as-he-takes-a-selfie-with-his-rival-elon-musk-watch-1778837301638"><strong>Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun looks smitten as he takes a selfie with his rival Elon Musk - Watch</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>McDaniel told the media that he had previously driven his Cybertruck through deep water, including the Atlantic Ocean, without any issues. However, Tesla's official owner's manual clearly states that "Wade Mode" is designed only for shallow bodies of water, like creeks or rivers, and only up to a maximum depth of 32 inches.</p>

The Tesla Cybertruck can be driven in shallow waters, according to the company. The Texas man who was arrested for taking it into a lake said that he had taken it into deep water, including the Atlantic Ocean. He was arrested and charged with not having a boat registration.

A driver in Texas deliberately drove a Cybertruck into a North Texas lake to test the electric vehicle’s “Wade Mode” and ended up in jail. Tesla's Cybertruck comes with four off-road features, and according to the user's manual, the Wade Mode is only supposed to work in shallow bodies of water, including rivers, and needs to be manually activated. The vehicle barely makes it a few feet into the Grapevine Lake when it presumably hits a rock and is stranded. The driver and his passenger scrambled out of the passenger side window and went to a nearby dock. Bystanders captured video of the vehicle rolling off the rocky shoreline and into the water. A witness can be heard jokingly shouting, "Yo sir, you can't park there." The Grapevine Police Department said that the driver's seafaring attempt left the Cybertruck disabled. Also Read: Smoke marijuana, earn Bitcoin: Company slammed for tying crypto reward to vaping in California Moments after entering the lake, the Cybertruck hit a large submerged rock, became disabled, and water started filling in the vehicle. The driver, identified as Jimmy Jack McDaniel, and his passenger scrambled out of the passenger-side window and waded through the lake to a nearby dock. The driver later told the police that he deliberately entered the lake to test the feature. The Grapevine Police Department warned the public, “We want to remind drivers that although a vehicle may be physically capable of entering shallow freshwater areas, doing so can create legal and safety concerns under Texas law.”

<p>The Tesla Cybertruck can be driven in shallow waters, according to the company. The Texas man who was arrested for taking it into a lake said that he had taken it into deep water, including the Atlantic Ocean. He was arrested and charged with not having a boat registration.</p>

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