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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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 (₹43 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 (₹43 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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12:11 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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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 (₹1.08 crore) per American.
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12:10 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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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 (₹1.08 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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12:22 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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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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12:20 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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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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India no longer needs its disapora: Entrepreneur as Vembu urges Indians to return
Indian-American entrepreneur Vivek Wadhwa said India no longer needs its diaspora as it's building itself and, in fact, it's the diaspora that needs India. Wadhwa was responding to billionaire Sridhar Vembu's recent X post, calling on Indians to return to India from the US. He said the US immigration system "has become toxic" as Indian professionals are being "pushed out".
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Indian-American entrepreneur Vivek Wadhwa said India no longer needs its diaspora as it's building itself and, in fact, it's the diaspora that needs India. Wadhwa was responding to billionaire Sridhar Vembu's recent X post, calling on Indians to return to India from the US. He said the US immigration system "has become toxic" as Indian professionals are being "pushed out".
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Humans are still evolving: Study
Humans are still evolving and at faster pace than previously thought, a study found. Researchers analysed DNA from nearly 16,000 people spanning 10,000 years and identified hundreds of gene variants shaped by natural selection, including those linked to red hair, baldness and immunity. Contrary to earlier assumptions, evolution actually accelerated after humans adopted farming, the study said.
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12:34 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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Humans are still evolving and at faster pace than previously thought, a study found. Researchers analysed DNA from nearly 16,000 people spanning 10,000 years and identified hundreds of gene variants shaped by natural selection, including those linked to red hair, baldness and immunity. Contrary to earlier assumptions, evolution actually accelerated after humans adopted farming, the study said.
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Pilot, 2 others sacked after 9 killed in boat tragedy in MP
The Madhya Pradesh government sacked cruise pilot Mahesh Patel, cruise helper Chhotelal Gond, and ticket counter in-charge Brijendra after nine people were killed in Jabalpur boat tragedy. Sunil Maravi, manager of Hotel Maikal Resort and Boat Club Bargi, was suspended for alleged negligence, while regional manager Sanjay Malhotra was transferred to the Tourism Department headquarters in Bhopal.
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12:56 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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The Madhya Pradesh government sacked cruise pilot Mahesh Patel, cruise helper Chhotelal Gond, and ticket counter in-charge Brijendra after nine people were killed in Jabalpur boat tragedy. Sunil Maravi, manager of Hotel Maikal Resort and Boat Club Bargi, was suspended for alleged negligence, while regional manager Sanjay Malhotra was transferred to the Tourism Department headquarters in Bhopal.
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65-yr-old man rapes 4-yr-old girl, stones her to death in Pune; angry mob blocks highway
Police have arrested a 65-year-old man for allegedly raping and killing a four-year-old girl in a village in Maharashtra's Pune. He allegedly stoned the girl to death after raping her and left her in the cowshed on Friday afternoon. An angry mob blocked the Pune-Satara highway, causing traffic jams, before police rushed to the spot to restore order.
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12:54 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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Police have arrested a 65-year-old man for allegedly raping and killing a four-year-old girl in a village in Maharashtra's Pune. He allegedly stoned the girl to death after raping her and left her in the cowshed on Friday afternoon. An angry mob blocked the Pune-Satara highway, causing traffic jams, before police rushed to the spot to restore order.
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India terms West Asia conflcit as 'war', allows companies to invoke force majeure
The Finance Ministry has permitted companies across the country to invoke force majeure for government contracts hit by delays caused by the Middle East conflict. The ministry said the deadlines of the affected contracts can now be extended by two to four months without any penalty. It also clarified that the ongoing West Asia conflict should be treated as "war".
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01:04 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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The Finance Ministry has permitted companies across the country to invoke force majeure for government contracts hit by delays caused by the Middle East conflict. The ministry said the deadlines of the affected contracts can now be extended by two to four months without any penalty. It also clarified that the ongoing West Asia conflict should be treated as "war".
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We'll do it properly, will not leave early: Trump on Iran war after 'terminated' claim
US President Donald Trump said the country will not move away from Iran war prematurely and stated, "We're going to get this thing done properly." "We're not going to leave early and then have the problem arise in three more years," he added. Notably, his remarks come hours after he announced that Iran war was "terminated" as war deadline ended.
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01:29 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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US President Donald Trump said the country will not move away from Iran war prematurely and stated, "We're going to get this thing done properly." "We're not going to leave early and then have the problem arise in three more years," he added. Notably, his remarks come hours after he announced that Iran war was "terminated" as war deadline ended.
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Indian-origin techie builds $1-billion startup in 3 years using 'missed call' idea
Indian-origin engineer Apurva Shrivastava and Tyson Chen's AI startup Avoca hit $1-billion valuation in three years. Avoca builds AI agents for physical services businesses, including HVAC firms, to receive calls, schedule jobs and run dispatch. They were initially building an AI to handle missed calls for eateries, but later realised the opportunity the service had for home services businesses.
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01:27 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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Indian-origin engineer Apurva Shrivastava and Tyson Chen's AI startup Avoca hit $1-billion valuation in three years. Avoca builds AI agents for physical services businesses, including HVAC firms, to receive calls, schedule jobs and run dispatch. They were initially building an AI to handle missed calls for eateries, but later realised the opportunity the service had for home services businesses.
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Trump says US Navy is 'like pirates' taking over Iran ships, oil
US President Donald Trump has said that US Navy was acting "like pirates" in carrying out naval blockade of Iranian ports. "We took over the ship, we took over the cargo, we took over the oil. It's a very profitable business," Trump said. Some of Iran's vessels were seized by US after leaving Iranian ports.
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01:21 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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US President Donald Trump has said that US Navy was acting "like pirates" in carrying out naval blockade of Iranian ports. "We took over the ship, we took over the cargo, we took over the oil. It's a very profitable business," Trump said. Some of Iran's vessels were seized by US after leaving Iranian ports.
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US is in war with Iran as lunatics can't have nukes: Trump as war deadline ends
US President Donald Trump said the country is in a war with Iran as "lunatics" cannot have nuclear weapons. "We stopped them (Iran) with...B2 bombers. If we didn't do that...Israel, Middle East, and Europe would've been blown to pieces," he stated. His remarks come at a time he has told US Congress that war stands terminated as war deadline ended.
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01:19 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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US President Donald Trump said the country is in a war with Iran as "lunatics" cannot have nuclear weapons. "We stopped them (Iran) with...B2 bombers. If we didn't do that...Israel, Middle East, and Europe would've been blown to pieces," he stated. His remarks come at a time he has told US Congress that war stands terminated as war deadline ended.
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