German YouTuber solves Rubikβs Cube in freefall record
Tom Kopke, a young YouTuber from Germany set a new Guinness World Record by solving a Rubik's Cube mid-skydive in just 23.333 seconds over South Africa. The feat beat the previous 28.250-second record. His achievement has impressed viewers worldwide, highlighting dedication, skill, and creativity in pushing limits beyond conventional challenges.
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Tom Kopke, a young YouTuber from Germany set a new Guinness World Record by solving a Rubik's Cube mid-skydive in just 23.333 seconds over South Africa. The feat beat the previous 28.250-second record. His achievement has impressed viewers worldwide, highlighting dedication, skill, and creativity in pushing limits beyond conventional challenges.
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Drone attack on cricket ground in Pakistan
Fitna al-Khawarij militants carried out a drone attack on a cricket ground in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The attack occurred while a match was underway, resulting in injuries to three children. Fitna al-Khawarij is a term which the Pakistan government uses to refer to the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
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Fitna al-Khawarij militants carried out a drone attack on a cricket ground in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The attack occurred while a match was underway, resulting in injuries to three children. Fitna al-Khawarij is a term which the Pakistan government uses to refer to the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
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Mother-son duo clears Class 10 board exams together in Andhra
Bandaru Lakshmi Lahari and her son Saran Vijay cleared the Class 10 board exams together in Andhra Pradesh's West Godavari district. Lakshmi, who had discontinued her education years ago, appeared for the exams alongside Saran after he encouraged her. Lakshmi secured 360 marks out of 600, while Saran scored 562. "A truly heartwarming moment," Andhra Pradesh minister Nara Lokesh said.
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11:13 am Saturday, 02 May 2026
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Bandaru Lakshmi Lahari and her son Saran Vijay cleared the Class 10 board exams together in Andhra Pradesh's West Godavari district. Lakshmi, who had discontinued her education years ago, appeared for the exams alongside Saran after he encouraged her. Lakshmi secured 360 marks out of 600, while Saran scored 562. "A truly heartwarming moment," Andhra Pradesh minister Nara Lokesh said.
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Canada calls India 'perpetrator of espionage', says 'It has covert relations with politicians'
A Canadian intelligence report called India, Pakistan, China, Russia and Iran "main perpetrators of foreign interference and espionage against Canada" in 2025. "India has cultivated covert relationships with Canadian politicians, journalists and Indo-Canadian community to exert its influence," the report said. India has repeatedly criticised Canada for failing to oppose Khalistani extremists.
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A Canadian intelligence report called India, Pakistan, China, Russia and Iran "main perpetrators of foreign interference and espionage against Canada" in 2025. "India has cultivated covert relationships with Canadian politicians, journalists and Indo-Canadian community to exert its influence," the report said. India has repeatedly criticised Canada for failing to oppose Khalistani extremists.
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Why Dalits, OBCs not covered: Tejasvi on K'taka govt's βΉ600 cr minority colonies package
BJP MP Tejasvi Surya questioned the Siddaramaiah-led Karnataka governmentβs approval of βΉ600 crore for the development of minority colonies. He asked why equally poor Hindu, Dalit, SC/ST and OBC areas were excluded if the aim was upliftment. "Individuals may have a religion β but since when did roads, drains, streets, and neighbourhoods acquire a religion?" he further said.
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11:25 am Saturday, 02 May 2026
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BJP MP Tejasvi Surya questioned the Siddaramaiah-led Karnataka governmentβs approval of βΉ600 crore for the development of minority colonies. He asked why equally poor Hindu, Dalit, SC/ST and OBC areas were excluded if the aim was upliftment. "Individuals may have a religion β but since when did roads, drains, streets, and neighbourhoods acquire a religion?" he further said.
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Amazon lost βΉ8,000 cr, will take months to restart data centres in UAE & Bahrain
The Amazon data centres in UAE and Bahrain that were damaged during the West Asia war could take months to restart operations, the company said. The data centres had been hit by Iranian drones in early March, disrupting cloud services. Iran's Tasnim news agency reported that the damage to the data centres cost Amazon $850 million (over βΉ8,000 crore).
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11:22 am Saturday, 02 May 2026
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The Amazon data centres in UAE and Bahrain that were damaged during the West Asia war could take months to restart operations, the company said. The data centres had been hit by Iranian drones in early March, disrupting cloud services. Iran's Tasnim news agency reported that the damage to the data centres cost Amazon $850 million (over βΉ8,000 crore).
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Even Maa Durga cannot predict Bengal election results: Sourav Ganguly
Ex-India captain Sourav Ganguly said that West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, PM Narendra Modi and even Maa Durga cannot predict the result of the 2026 Bengal Assembly elections. "Only on Monday, when the ballot box opens, will we all know the answer," he said. Voting for the 294-member Assembly was held in two phases on April 23 and April 29.
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11:39 am Saturday, 02 May 2026
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Ex-India captain Sourav Ganguly said that West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, PM Narendra Modi and even Maa Durga cannot predict the result of the 2026 Bengal Assembly elections. "Only on Monday, when the ballot box opens, will we all know the answer," he said. Voting for the 294-member Assembly was held in two phases on April 23 and April 29.
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In setback to Mamata-led TMC, SC dismisses plea against EC decision on vote counting supervisors
The Supreme Court has dismissed TMC's plea seeking an order against the Election Commission's decision to appoint only central government and PSU employees as counting supervisors and assistants for vote counting on May 4. The court noted that TMC representative will be there during counting of votes in West Bengal and added that EC's circular is not against the rules.
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11:38 am Saturday, 02 May 2026
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The Supreme Court has dismissed TMC's plea seeking an order against the Election Commission's decision to appoint only central government and PSU employees as counting supervisors and assistants for vote counting on May 4. The court noted that TMC representative will be there during counting of votes in West Bengal and added that EC's circular is not against the rules.
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Give central staff some credence: SC to TMC over plea against EC
The Supreme Court said TMC's argument that a central government employee would necessarily go against them has a fallacy. It stated TMC should "give government employees some credence". It said this while dismissing TMC's plea seeking an order against Election Commission's decision to appoint only central government and PSU employees as counting supervisors for vote counting on May 4.
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11:56 am Saturday, 02 May 2026
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The Supreme Court said TMC's argument that a central government employee would necessarily go against them has a fallacy. It stated TMC should "give government employees some credence". It said this while dismissing TMC's plea seeking an order against Election Commission's decision to appoint only central government and PSU employees as counting supervisors for vote counting on May 4.
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Nationwide test 'Emergency Alert' sent by govt
The government on Saturday sent out a test 'Emergency Alert' on citizens' mobile phones. "This is part of the testing of the Emergency Alert System, so that accurate information can be received on time during disasters. During testing, this message may appear repeatedly. Ignore it; you do not need to do anything," the government has said.
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11:55 am Saturday, 02 May 2026
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The government on Saturday sent out a test 'Emergency Alert' on citizens' mobile phones. "This is part of the testing of the Emergency Alert System, so that accurate information can be received on time during disasters. During testing, this message may appear repeatedly. Ignore it; you do not need to do anything," the government has said.
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LSG's Matthew Breetzke leaves IPL 2026 for personal reasons
LSG's South African batter Matthew Breetzke has left IPL 2026 for personal reasons, ESPNcricinfo reported. Breetzke went back primarily because a close family member on his wife's side died recently, the report added. Meanwhile, Australia wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis, whose wedding took place on April 18, has joined the LSG squad ahead of the team's next game on Monday.
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11:49 am Saturday, 02 May 2026
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LSG's South African batter Matthew Breetzke has left IPL 2026 for personal reasons, ESPNcricinfo reported. Breetzke went back primarily because a close family member on his wife's side died recently, the report added. Meanwhile, Australia wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis, whose wedding took place on April 18, has joined the LSG squad ahead of the team's next game on Monday.
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What is ChatGPT's 'meet your younger self' trend & how can users take part in it?
A new 'meet your younger self' trend is going viral as people use ChatGPT to generate AI images of their childhood. ChatGPT generates pictures of the user interacting with their younger self. Users can upload their recent picture and one from their childhood and use the prompt, "Create an ultra-realistic photo of me and my younger self side by side."
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A new 'meet your younger self' trend is going viral as people use ChatGPT to generate AI images of their childhood. ChatGPT generates pictures of the user interacting with their younger self. Users can upload their recent picture and one from their childhood and use the prompt, "Create an ultra-realistic photo of me and my younger self side by side."
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Unlawful to fire employees just to replace them with AI: China court
A Chinese court has ruled the dismissal of an employee, Zhou, who was fired after his firm replaced part of his work with AI, as "unlawful". Initially, the company tried to assign Zhou to a lower role with 40% pay cut, reports stated. When Zhou refused, the firm reportedly fired him and offered a 311,695 yuan (βΉ43 lakh) severance package.
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12:12 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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A Chinese court has ruled the dismissal of an employee, Zhou, who was fired after his firm replaced part of his work with AI, as "unlawful". Initially, the company tried to assign Zhou to a lower role with 40% pay cut, reports stated. When Zhou refused, the firm reportedly fired him and offered a 311,695 yuan (βΉ43 lakh) severance package.
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MP boat that capsized sailed despite storm alert, people were not given life-jackets
A tourist cruise boat that capsized in Bargi Dam reservoir in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur, claiming at least nine lives, had been allowed to sail despite a storm alert. Moreover, passengers weren't made to wear life jackets before boarding. CM Mohan Yadav said 29 tickets were issued, but a rescuer claimed more people boarded as it was the day's final ride.
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12:11 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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A tourist cruise boat that capsized in Bargi Dam reservoir in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur, claiming at least nine lives, had been allowed to sail despite a storm alert. Moreover, passengers weren't made to wear life jackets before boarding. CM Mohan Yadav said 29 tickets were issued, but a rescuer claimed more people boarded as it was the day's final ride.
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US falls deeper into debt as it now owes more than it earns in a year
US national debt has now exceeded the size of its entire economy, according to the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB). US national debt stands at $31.27 trillion as of March 31, while nominal GDP for the last 12 months stood at $31.22 trillion. Its gross national debt has surpassed $39 trillion, or $114,000 (βΉ1.08 crore) per American.
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US national debt has now exceeded the size of its entire economy, according to the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB). US national debt stands at $31.27 trillion as of March 31, while nominal GDP for the last 12 months stood at $31.22 trillion. Its gross national debt has surpassed $39 trillion, or $114,000 (βΉ1.08 crore) per American.
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Maharashtra Board declares Class 12 results, 89.79% students pass
The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education has announced the HSC (Class 12) result today, recording an overall pass percentage of 89.79%. Girls outperformed boys across all divisions, with a pass rate of 93.15% compared to 86.80% for boys. Last year, the overall pass percentage stood higher at 91.88%.
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12:28 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education has announced the HSC (Class 12) result today, recording an overall pass percentage of 89.79%. Girls outperformed boys across all divisions, with a pass rate of 93.15% compared to 86.80% for boys. Last year, the overall pass percentage stood higher at 91.88%.
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2 FIRs filed against ex-AAP MP Sandeep Pathak in Punjab days after he joined BJP
Two FIRs were filed against MP Sandeep Pathak in Punjab, days after he left AAP and joined BJP. The FIRs were registered under non-bailable sections. A team of Punjab Police also arrived at Pathak's residence in New Delhi, but he was seen leaving before officials arrived. Pathak was among seven MPs, including Raghav Chadha, who left AAP for BJP.
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12:22 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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Two FIRs were filed against MP Sandeep Pathak in Punjab, days after he left AAP and joined BJP. The FIRs were registered under non-bailable sections. A team of Punjab Police also arrived at Pathak's residence in New Delhi, but he was seen leaving before officials arrived. Pathak was among seven MPs, including Raghav Chadha, who left AAP for BJP.
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Munawar Faruqui, wife Mehzabeen blessed with a baby girl
Comedian-actor Munawar Faruqui and his wife Mehzabeen have been blessed with their first child, a baby girl. Munawar shared the news on social media on Friday, writing, "Ghar barkat aayi. Blessed. Alhamdulillah. Dua mein khas yaad rakhe (Remember us in your prayers)." Several celebrities, including Varun Dhawan, congratulated the couple.
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12:21 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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Comedian-actor Munawar Faruqui and his wife Mehzabeen have been blessed with their first child, a baby girl. Munawar shared the news on social media on Friday, writing, "Ghar barkat aayi. Blessed. Alhamdulillah. Dua mein khas yaad rakhe (Remember us in your prayers)." Several celebrities, including Varun Dhawan, congratulated the couple.
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Ex-ACP recalls Shah Rukh's Wankhede Stadium clash, says 'Official told me SRK ne raada kar diya'
Ex-ACP Iqbal Shaikh recalled Shah Rukh Khan's 2012 altercation at Wankhede Stadium. He said when he arrived at the gate, an MCA official told him "Shah Rukh ne raada kar diya (Shah Rukh created a scene)." Shaikh said the incident stemmed from a miscommunication that escalated after a security guard blew a whistle at the actor and children accompanying him.
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12:20 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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Ex-ACP Iqbal Shaikh recalled Shah Rukh Khan's 2012 altercation at Wankhede Stadium. He said when he arrived at the gate, an MCA official told him "Shah Rukh ne raada kar diya (Shah Rukh created a scene)." Shaikh said the incident stemmed from a miscommunication that escalated after a security guard blew a whistle at the actor and children accompanying him.
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Poison, not watermelon may have killed 4 of Mumbai family; victims' organs turned 'green'
After a family of four died due to alleged food poisoning due to a watermelon, officials have now said that some other insidious substance must have caused the deaths as some organs of the victims turned green, indicating possible poisoning. Forensic findings reportedly revealed traces of morphine, a potent painkiller, in the bodies of the deceased.
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12:15 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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After a family of four died due to alleged food poisoning due to a watermelon, officials have now said that some other insidious substance must have caused the deaths as some organs of the victims turned green, indicating possible poisoning. Forensic findings reportedly revealed traces of morphine, a potent painkiller, in the bodies of the deceased.
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