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		India
		ED freezes Rs 143cr assets of Manappuram Finance HC stays NGT ultimatum on Odisha jumbo corridors Ensure FM radio access on smartphones: Govt advisory More India News»

		Science
		Astronomers spot Sun-like star devouring planet Galactic gobble: Star swallows planet in one big gulp Astronomers have observed a star swallowing a gas giant planet, Jupiter-sized or larger, in a one-off event about 10-15,000 years ago. In a preview of the fate of our own solar system, the red giant star had engulfed the close-orbiting planet, resulting in an outburst of light followed by a long-lasting stream of dust shining brightly in cold infrared energy. The short-lived swallow was observed for the first time. Scientists warn of AI dangers but don't agree on solutions More Science News»

		Technology
		How to set an animated emoji as your profile picture on Telegram Instant messaging app Telegram has released a profile photo maker feature that allows users to fully customise their profile picture with emojis. The update, which was released in February, allows users to choose both animated and static emojis from the platform's deck and add a background. ​Amazon Great Summer Sale: Blockbuster deals on smartwatches, smartphones from Apple, OnePlus and Garmin and more Amazon Summer Sale is live for Prime members and during the sale, the e-commerce platform is offering deals and discounts across all categories including smartphones and smartwatches from popular brands like Apple, OnePlus and more. During the sale customers can avail minimum ..% discount along with up to 10% discount on ICICI bank debit and credit cards. Here we have handpicked some good deals on smartwatches and smartphones for you. Take a look. Discord is asking users to update their usernames, here's why Discord has announced that it will delete its four-number discriminator tags to offer a unique alphanumeric username that will appear with the “@” symbol in front. The change has been initiated to make the platform similar to other popular social media websites. This indicates that all users will have to change their usernames. More Technology News»

		Business
		US stocks: Wall Street ends down as PacWest fuels fears of deeper bank crisis Wall Street suffered losses as US lenders' health concerns dominated after PacWest Bancorp revealed plans to explore its strategic options, including a sale, leading to a plunge of 51% in its shares. Stocks of regional banks along with JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo & Co faced the heat. Apple's margin forecast beats estimates as iPhone sales boost earnings Israel seized Binance crypto accounts to 'thwart' Islamic State, document shows More Business News»

		Sports
		IPL: Kolkata edge Hyderabad in a thriller to keep playoffs hopes alive A vulnerable Sunrisers Hyderabad batting order was exposed once again this IPL season as Kolkata Knight Riders eked out a narrow five-run win in a last-over thriller in Hyderabad on Thursday. With 38 needed off the last 5 overs, Hyderabad were clear favourites but an under confident batting order slipped up once again under pressure as Kolkata clinched their fourth win of the season. With the narrow win, Kolkata also kept their playoffs hopes alive while Sunrisers slumped to their sixth defeat of the season. Wrestlers ready to explore legal options to ensure proper probe They had hoped for a favourable ruling from the Supreme Court, but the protesting wrestlers, already incensed over alleged police high-handedness on Wednesday night, suffered another roadblock in their fight for justice against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh as the apex court decided to close proceedings on the plea of sexual harassment allegations against the sidelined WFI chief, a BJP-strongman and six-time Lok Sabha MP. How tips from Dhoni, Rohit, Virat helped Yashasvi Yashasvi Jaiswal hit Riley Meredith for a boundary to notch up his maiden IPL century recently, apart from the entire Wankhede Stadium crowd and the Rajasthan Royals' dug out, the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, who was sitting in the Mumbai Indians' dugout, also stood and applauded Yashasvi's valiant efforts. Yashasvi removed his helmet, raised his bat, and bowed in front of Sachin and then the Mumbai crowd. More Sports News»

		Education
		54k students admitted under RTE Act in round 1 in Gujarat Over 54,000 children have been admitted to Class 1 under the Right to Education Act, 2009, with 27,917 RTE reserved seats still unfilled in the state, which will be filled in the second round. Under the RTE Act, private primary schools have to admit 25% students from financially weaker families. Last year, nearly 71,396 children were admitted in seats reserved for them under the act. NEET 2023: Ensure your NEET UG success with last minute preparation checklist NEET UG is an important exam for medical aspirants in India. Candidates must understand the exam pattern and syllabus before starting preparation. A study plan should be made, dividing topics, and allocating specific times. Previous years' question papers should be practised, and mock tests taken for understanding the exam pattern and identifying strengths and weaknesses. MHT CET Admit Card 2023 for PCM released on mhtcet2023.mahacet.org, direct link to download The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell has released MHT CET Admit Card 2023 for PCM candidates. The exam is scheduled to be conducted from May 9 to May 13, 2023. Applicants can download their hall ticket from the official website by entering login details. Candidates must carry a printout of the admit card to the examination centre on the exam day, failing which they may not be allowed to appear for the examination. More Education News»

		Environment
		Gurgaon: Sculptures made from waste installed at Khushboo Chowk, IFFCO Chowk The Khusboo Chowk and IFFCO Chowk, two major intersections of Gurgaon, get two massive sculptures – giant bird and honeycomb -- made of scrap metals on Monday. The sculptures were installed by GMDA in association with the M3M Foundation. Air pollution kills 1,200 children a year: Report Observing World Earth Day: Origin, celebrations and Earth Hour More Environment News»

		World
		Ukraine says downed its own drone in Kyiv after device 'lost control' China's aircraft carriers play 'theatrical' role but pose little threat yet Trump calls accuser a 'nut job' in recording played for jury More World News»

		Environment
		Gurgaon: Sculptures made from waste installed at Khushboo Chowk, IFFCO Chowk The Khusboo Chowk and IFFCO Chowk, two major intersections of Gurgaon, get two massive sculptures – giant bird and honeycomb -- made of scrap metals on Monday. The sculptures were installed by GMDA in association with the M3M Foundation. Air pollution kills 1,200 children a year: Report Observing World Earth Day: Origin, celebrations and Earth Hour More Environment News»

		Hyderabad
		Delivery executive dead as woman techie runs amok in car at Hyderabad's Alwal A food delivery executive was killed and another biker hurt when a car driven by a woman techie ran amok at Dairy Farm road in Alwal on Wednesday night. After hitting the two bikers, the woman rammed into a sugarcane juice cart, a fast food stall and an electric pole before the car finally came to a halt. Hyderabad tech firm gets hoax bomb threat; caller traced to Bengaluru Panic prevailed at the premises of a leading MNC in Hi-Tec City on Thursday morning after a former private security guard called up claiming there was a bomb on campus. However, as the police swooped in at the tech giant’s office and started screening of the premises, the accused called again admitting that it was a hoax call and that he made a mistake. Telangana high court gives 4 weeks to cut Dharani clutter With farmers and property owners airing grievances - all related to Dharani portal - constantly, Justice K Lakshman of high court identified more than 20 common problems and gave a four-week deadline to the chief secretary and chief commissioner of land administration to come up with clear-cut solutions. More Hyderabad News»

		Chandigarh
		'If JJP ends alliance with BJP, Haryana deputy CM Dushyant Chautala will land in jail' Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) leader and Ellenabad MLA Abhay Chautala on Wednesday claimed that deputy chief minister Dushyant Chautala would land in jail for his involvement in corruption cases if he quits his post and ends the alliance with the BJP. Man arrested for hurting religious sentinments in Yamunanagar Police here on Wednesday claimed to have arrested a man for allegedly hurting religious sentiments of Sikhs by posting objectionable comments on social media against Sikh gurus and the community. Delay in filing chargesheet, morcha warns of action More Chandigarh News»

		Ahmedabad
		Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation announces Rs 30 lakh tender to collect cow dung dotting roads The tender document reveals the contractor must scrape dung from all wards in the zone. Deadly US Dreams: Mehsana family borrowed Rs 60 lakh from 11 to reach US An FIR against three agents filed with Vasai police station in Mehsana mentioned that the agents were paid Rs 15 lakh for each individual. Services of Western Railway trains to be affected due to block between Sanjan and Bhilad section on Sunday In order to carry out the work of launching composite girders for the construction of Road Over Bridge (ROB) at level crossing 71 between Sanjan – Bhilad section, traffic-cum-power blocks will be imposed from 9.20am to 11.20pm on Sunday. Due to the block, few Western Railway trains will be regulated and short-terminated. More Ahmedabad News»

		Chennai
		Tamil Nadu records one Covid death; number of new cases declines Tamil Nadu recorded yet another Covid-19 fatality on Sunday, bringing the overall death toll to 38,073. The victim was a 20-year-old male from Vellore, who had a seizure disorder. According to sources, he was admitted to a local private medical college and hospital with fever, and later passed away on Wednesday due to Covid-19, acute respiratory distress syndrome, and acute kidney injury. Tamil Nadu to screen, vaccinate Hajj pilgrims for 10 days The state will begin health screening and vaccination for Hajj pilgrims for ten days from May 15, health minister Ma Subramanian said on Thursday after reviewing works being carried out by the directorate of medical services on Thursday. Can't ban Kerala Story in Tamil Nadu: HC Madras high court has dismissed a PIL that sought to stall the release of a multi-lingual movie The Kerala Story in Tamil Nadu. Already the Supreme Court and the Kerala high court have refused to interfere with the release of the film. More Chennai News»

		Bangalore
		PM Modi's Bengaluru roadshow blitz now spread over weekend What was meant to serve as the crescendo to ruling BJP’s high-octane campaigning for the May 10 assembly elections in the state has now been split over two days. The planned BJP roadshow that was to be helmed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself on Saturday, spanning over 34km in Bengaluru, will now be conducted in two parts — on Saturday (May 6) and Sunday (May 7). Bajrang Dal ban row: Congress promises Hanuman temples in Karnataka The Congress said Thursday it is not considering any ban on Bajrang Dal, a move seen as a volte face after its manifesto for the May 10 assembly polls proposed to outlaw the right-wing organisation and it triggered widespread protests, with BJP running at full tilt on the rival party. Relief for KR Puram Metro users as FOB work begins The deadlock between South Western Railway and Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited has ended and work on the foot overbridge (FOB) between KR Puram railway and Metro stations is under way. More Bangalore News»

		Bangalore
		PM Modi's Bengaluru roadshow blitz now spread over weekend What was meant to serve as the crescendo to ruling BJP’s high-octane campaigning for the May 10 assembly elections in the state has now been split over two days. The planned BJP roadshow that was to be helmed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself on Saturday, spanning over 34km in Bengaluru, will now be conducted in two parts — on Saturday (May 6) and Sunday (May 7). Bajrang Dal ban row: Congress promises Hanuman temples in Karnataka The Congress said Thursday it is not considering any ban on Bajrang Dal, a move seen as a volte face after its manifesto for the May 10 assembly polls proposed to outlaw the right-wing organisation and it triggered widespread protests, with BJP running at full tilt on the rival party. Relief for KR Puram Metro users as FOB work begins The deadlock between South Western Railway and Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited has ended and work on the foot overbridge (FOB) between KR Puram railway and Metro stations is under way. More Bangalore News»

		Mumbai
		Vistara operates first commercial India flight with sustainable fuel Tata-SIA airline Vistara on Thursday became the first Indian carrier to operate a commercial domestic flight on a widebody aircraft using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). With a blend of 17% SAF and 83% conventional jet fuel, the airline operated a new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner from Delhi to Mumbai on a flight that cut carbon dioxide emissions by about 4,500kg, said the airline. Bombay HC sets aside e-gaming FIR, says it involves maths skills Observing that it is a game involving mathematical skill and not chance, Bombay high court in a relief for two persons including the developer of online Wingame quashed and set aside a first information report under the Maharashtra Prevention of Gambling Act, 1887. GST superintendent, 2 others booked for taking Rs 25 lakh bribe in Mumbai The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has booked a GST superintendent in a corruption case, along with a jeweller accomplice and his employee who purportedly collected Rs 25 lakh bribe from a businessman for not arresting his bullion trader friend in an alleged tax evasion case. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Centre looking into 'heckling' of PT Usha The Centre is looking into the alleged scuffle on Wednesday night at Jantar Mantar where IOA president PT Usha was allegedly heckled and manhandled by some of those gathered at the site in solidarity with the grapplers. Usha had visited the protest site to meet the wrestlers. She was spotted conversing with the wrestlers, including Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia. BJP is trying to run the system by use of force, says Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal Referring to the wrestlers' protest at Jantar Mantar and the alleged use of force on them by Delhi Police, chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday called upon people to remove the BJP government. Calling the "action" of police "shameful", Kejriwal alleged that BJP was trying to run the system by force. Delhi: Statements of five wrestlers recorded, notice sent to WFI Delhi Police has recorded the statements of five wrestlers, including the minor who has accused the Wrestling Federation of India's president of sexual harassment, under Section 161 of the Criminal Procedures Code. Two FIRs have already been registered against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on the complaints of the wrestlers. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		Centre looking into 'heckling' of PT Usha The Centre is looking into the alleged scuffle on Wednesday night at Jantar Mantar where IOA president PT Usha was allegedly heckled and manhandled by some of those gathered at the site in solidarity with the grapplers. Usha had visited the protest site to meet the wrestlers. She was spotted conversing with the wrestlers, including Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia. BJP is trying to run the system by use of force, says Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal Referring to the wrestlers' protest at Jantar Mantar and the alleged use of force on them by Delhi Police, chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday called upon people to remove the BJP government. Calling the "action" of police "shameful", Kejriwal alleged that BJP was trying to run the system by force. Delhi: Statements of five wrestlers recorded, notice sent to WFI Delhi Police has recorded the statements of five wrestlers, including the minor who has accused the Wrestling Federation of India's president of sexual harassment, under Section 161 of the Criminal Procedures Code. Two FIRs have already been registered against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on the complaints of the wrestlers. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		Centre looking into 'heckling' of PT Usha The Centre is looking into the alleged scuffle on Wednesday night at Jantar Mantar where IOA president PT Usha was allegedly heckled and manhandled by some of those gathered at the site in solidarity with the grapplers. Usha had visited the protest site to meet the wrestlers. She was spotted conversing with the wrestlers, including Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia. BJP is trying to run the system by use of force, says Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal Referring to the wrestlers' protest at Jantar Mantar and the alleged use of force on them by Delhi Police, chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday called upon people to remove the BJP government. Calling the "action" of police "shameful", Kejriwal alleged that BJP was trying to run the system by force. Delhi: Statements of five wrestlers recorded, notice sent to WFI Delhi Police has recorded the statements of five wrestlers, including the minor who has accused the Wrestling Federation of India's president of sexual harassment, under Section 161 of the Criminal Procedures Code. Two FIRs have already been registered against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on the complaints of the wrestlers. More Delhi News»

		Allahabad
		Umesh Pal murder: Footage shows a bid made on Feb 21 Once adorned by Pt Nehru and Shastri, 108-yr-old PMC chair to get new occupant Disappointment over missing of names from voters' list More Allahabad News»

		Bhopal
		Bajrang Dal activists attack Congress office in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur A Bajrang Dal leader, however, claimed they held a peaceful protest in front of the Congress office in Baldeo Bagh area but those who ransacked the office were Congress's own men who had covered their faces. HC rejects plea to transfer all nursing scam petitions to Jabalpur bench HC to state: Present report on 2006 Sagar encounter More Bhopal News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Drug abuse ruining youths: President Droupadi Murmu; urges all to combat it President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday expressed serious concern about drug abuse among youths and urged both the public and authorities to take steps to address the matter and prevent youngsters from falling prey to it. Rare surgery performed at AIIMS Bhubaneswar to save life of young woman A group of 10 doctors at AIIMS Bhubaneswar took 14 hours to perform a rare surgery for a rare variety of Larynx (voice box) cancer (Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma) to save the life of a young woman. National Museum Authority issues NOC for redevelopment of demolished mutts near Jagannath Temple in Puri The National Monuments Authority (NMA) has issued no objection certificates (NOC) to the Odisha government for redevelopment of 15 mutts (mathas) around the Jagannath Temple in Puri that were demolished as part of the Shree Jagannath Parikrama project. More Bhubaneswar News»

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