Cricketer Rizvi's rumoured girlfriend pens cryptic note amid religious conversion claims
Anchor Yesha Sagar, rumoured girlfriend of DC batter Sameer Rizvi, posted a cryptic note on X amid a controversy that erupted after a journalist hinted at Rizvi allegedly pressuring her into religious conversion. "Don’t believe everything you see or read on...internet," Yesha wrote. The journalist had also hinted that Rizvi made Yesha delete her bikini posts on Instagram.
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Anchor Yesha Sagar, rumoured girlfriend of DC batter Sameer Rizvi, posted a cryptic note on X amid a controversy that erupted after a journalist hinted at Rizvi allegedly pressuring her into religious conversion. "Don’t believe everything you see or read on...internet," Yesha wrote. The journalist had also hinted that Rizvi made Yesha delete her bikini posts on Instagram.
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Why did the govt send test Emergency Alerts on citizens' phones?
Crores of mobile users across India received a test alert message on Saturday as the government formally launched its indigenous Cell Broadcast emergency alert system that can be used in situations like disasters. The Centre said the system will henceforth be used to send near real-time, geo-targeted alerts in multiple languages, strengthening emergency response and putting citizen safety first.
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01:36 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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Crores of mobile users across India received a test alert message on Saturday as the government formally launched its indigenous Cell Broadcast emergency alert system that can be used in situations like disasters. The Centre said the system will henceforth be used to send near real-time, geo-targeted alerts in multiple languages, strengthening emergency response and putting citizen safety first.
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01:36 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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How does India's new emergency alert SMS system work without a SIM card?
India tested a new emergency alert system today that can send SMS-like messages to all mobile phones within a specific geographic area, even without an active SIM card. The system uses Cell Broadcast (CB) technology, which transmits alerts directly over cellular networks to compatible devices simultaneously. Unlike traditional SMS, these alerts don't require phone number or network subscription.
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01:36 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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India tested a new emergency alert system today that can send SMS-like messages to all mobile phones within a specific geographic area, even without an active SIM card. The system uses Cell Broadcast (CB) technology, which transmits alerts directly over cellular networks to compatible devices simultaneously. Unlike traditional SMS, these alerts don't require phone number or network subscription.
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01:36 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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Indian-origin CEO's startup Emerald AI features on TIME100 list
Nvidia-backed energy tech startup Emerald AI has been featured on the "TIME100 most influential companies" in the world list. The company is founded by India-origin Varun Sivaram. Emerald AI is a technology company that enables AI data centres to flexibly consume electricity and bolster the power grid. In 2025, Emerald AI raised a $24.5 million seed round backed by Nvidia.
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01:54 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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Nvidia-backed energy tech startup Emerald AI has been featured on the "TIME100 most influential companies" in the world list. The company is founded by India-origin Varun Sivaram. Emerald AI is a technology company that enables AI data centres to flexibly consume electricity and bolster the power grid. In 2025, Emerald AI raised a $24.5 million seed round backed by Nvidia.
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01:54 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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CM Fadnavis apologises as Mumbai-Pune 'Missing Link' launch causes hours-long jam
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis apologised to commuters stranded for hours on Mumbai-Pune Expressway due to a traffic gridlock caused by the inauguration of the 'Missing Link' project on Friday. He also apologised to NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule, who was among those stuck, and assured such congestion would not recur there. Sule claimed that she was stuck for two hours.
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01:47 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis apologised to commuters stranded for hours on Mumbai-Pune Expressway due to a traffic gridlock caused by the inauguration of the 'Missing Link' project on Friday. He also apologised to NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule, who was among those stuck, and assured such congestion would not recur there. Sule claimed that she was stuck for two hours.
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01:47 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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How did people react to the test 'Emergency Alert' sent by govt?
People had varied reactions to the test 'Emergency Alert' sent by government, with one saying, "Bro that cell phone alert scared me." Others said, "A big step towards public safety," "Kudos to technologists & congratulations to my citizens," and "This was absolutely necessary! Well done Indian government." "My heart already completed a full marathon," one social media user wrote.
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02:09 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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People had varied reactions to the test 'Emergency Alert' sent by government, with one saying, "Bro that cell phone alert scared me." Others said, "A big step towards public safety," "Kudos to technologists & congratulations to my citizens," and "This was absolutely necessary! Well done Indian government." "My heart already completed a full marathon," one social media user wrote.
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02:09 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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What must users do to ensure they get govt's Emergency Alerts on their phones?
Emergency Alerts sent by the government on Saturday are received only on mobile devices with Cell Broadcast test channels enabled. To ensure your phone has such channels enabled, users must go to Settings→Safety and emergency→Wireless emergency alerts→Test alerts. The alerts are being tested to ensure timely dissemination of critical information to its citizens in times of emergencies/disasters.
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02:03 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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Emergency Alerts sent by the government on Saturday are received only on mobile devices with Cell Broadcast test channels enabled. To ensure your phone has such channels enabled, users must go to Settings→Safety and emergency→Wireless emergency alerts→Test alerts. The alerts are being tested to ensure timely dissemination of critical information to its citizens in times of emergencies/disasters.
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02:03 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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Ravindra Jadeja jokingly swings bat like sword in front of Kuldeep, video goes viral
A video of banter between RR all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and DC spinner Kuldeep Yadav during their IPL 2026 match went viral. As Kuldeep approached Jadeja after the latter walked out to bat in 12th over, Jadeja jokingly swung his bat like a sword at the spinner. Kuldeep gently pushed Jadeja in response.
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02:43 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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A video of banter between RR all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and DC spinner Kuldeep Yadav during their IPL 2026 match went viral. As Kuldeep approached Jadeja after the latter walked out to bat in 12th over, Jadeja jokingly swung his bat like a sword at the spinner. Kuldeep gently pushed Jadeja in response.
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02:43 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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Parthiv Patel shuts down fan for claiming he never won Player of the Match award in IPL
Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel shut down a fan who claimed that Parthiv never won Player of the Match award in IPL. Reacting to the fan's post on X, Parthiv shared a screenshot of Google Search showing that he won five Player of the Match awards. "Sorry to disappoint!" Parthiv wrote.
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02:43 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel shut down a fan who claimed that Parthiv never won Player of the Match award in IPL. Reacting to the fan's post on X, Parthiv shared a screenshot of Google Search showing that he won five Player of the Match awards. "Sorry to disappoint!" Parthiv wrote.
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02:43 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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What is SACHET, the India-made system used to send Emergency Alerts on phones?
The government pushed Emergency Alerts on multiple phones across India on Saturday using the indigenously developed SACHET system. Developed by Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), SACHET is based on the internationally-recommended Common Alerting Protocol. It is operational in every part of India and delivers emergency-related alerts via SMS to mobile users within geo-targeted areas.
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02:38 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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The government pushed Emergency Alerts on multiple phones across India on Saturday using the indigenously developed SACHET system. Developed by Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), SACHET is based on the internationally-recommended Common Alerting Protocol. It is operational in every part of India and delivers emergency-related alerts via SMS to mobile users within geo-targeted areas.
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Dawood aide Dola didn't come out of room for over a yr, order of parcel led to arrest
Salim Dola, a close aide of gangster Dawood Ibrahim, didn't come out of his room for a year and a half and did not communicate directly with anyone in Turkey. However, the agencies were able to pinpoint Dola's location after he ordered a courier delivery to the address of his hideout. Dola was extradited from Turkey to India recently.
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02:35 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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Salim Dola, a close aide of gangster Dawood Ibrahim, didn't come out of his room for a year and a half and did not communicate directly with anyone in Turkey. However, the agencies were able to pinpoint Dola's location after he ordered a courier delivery to the address of his hideout. Dola was extradited from Turkey to India recently.
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Oscars ban AI actors and writing from awards
Academy Awards organisers issued new rules to clarify that acting and writing must be performed by humans and not AI to be eligible for awards. Last year's debut of AI-generated "actress" Tilly Norwood added to concerns and sparked a backlash. Filmmakers can use AI tools but a "synthetic" actor would be ineligible for an Oscar. Screenplays must also be "human-authored".
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02:56 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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Academy Awards organisers issued new rules to clarify that acting and writing must be performed by humans and not AI to be eligible for awards. Last year's debut of AI-generated "actress" Tilly Norwood added to concerns and sparked a backlash. Filmmakers can use AI tools but a "synthetic" actor would be ineligible for an Oscar. Screenplays must also be "human-authored".
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Premier League committed to improving football in India: Official
Hrishikesh Shende, Premier League India Managing Director, said the Premier League is committed to "developing, growing and improving football" in India by sharing its expertise in coaching and youth development. He added that after opening its Mumbai office last year, a key focus has been building on its legacy of grassroots development. The Premier League is England's top-tier football league.
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02:50 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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Hrishikesh Shende, Premier League India Managing Director, said the Premier League is committed to "developing, growing and improving football" in India by sharing its expertise in coaching and youth development. He added that after opening its Mumbai office last year, a key focus has been building on its legacy of grassroots development. The Premier League is England's top-tier football league.
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Locals protest after 65-yr-old man rapes & kills 4-yr-old girl in Pune
The locals took out a protest march and called for a 'bandh' (shutdown) on Saturday after a 65-year-old man was arrested for allegedly raping and killing a four-year-old girl in a Pune village. The locals alleged that the accused had a criminal record and had been arrested in sexual assault cases in the past. Earlier, they blocked the Pune-Satara highway.
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02:47 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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The locals took out a protest march and called for a 'bandh' (shutdown) on Saturday after a 65-year-old man was arrested for allegedly raping and killing a four-year-old girl in a Pune village. The locals alleged that the accused had a criminal record and had been arrested in sexual assault cases in the past. Earlier, they blocked the Pune-Satara highway.
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02:47 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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Which Indian artefacts do the British still possess?
The Sultanganj Buddha is a 7.5-foot-tall statue that dates back to the Gupta-Pala period between 500-700 AD. It is currently housed in the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery. The Amravati stupa, traced back to the 3rd century BC, is displayed at the British Museum. Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s throne is housed in the Victoria and Albert Museum.
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03:10 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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The Sultanganj Buddha is a 7.5-foot-tall statue that dates back to the Gupta-Pala period between 500-700 AD. It is currently housed in the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery. The Amravati stupa, traced back to the 3rd century BC, is displayed at the British Museum. Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s throne is housed in the Victoria and Albert Museum.
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03:10 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany after Merz's remark
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced the US will withdraw around 5,000 troops from Germany over the next year. "This decision follows a thorough review of the Department's force posture in Europe and is in recognition of...conditions on...ground," Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said. The move comes after Chancellor Friedrich Merz remarked that the US was being “humiliated” by Iran.
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03:00 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced the US will withdraw around 5,000 troops from Germany over the next year. "This decision follows a thorough review of the Department's force posture in Europe and is in recognition of...conditions on...ground," Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said. The move comes after Chancellor Friedrich Merz remarked that the US was being “humiliated” by Iran.
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Heavy rainfall, hailstorm and heatwave warning issued for several states for Sunday, list released
The IMD has issued heavy rainfall, hailstorm and heatwave warning for several states/UTs for May 3 (Sunday). Heavy to very heavy rainfall is very likely over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Kerala, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, West Bengal, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. Hailstorm is very likely over Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. Further, heatwave is very likely over Andhra Pradesh.
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03:00 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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The IMD has issued heavy rainfall, hailstorm and heatwave warning for several states/UTs for May 3 (Sunday). Heavy to very heavy rainfall is very likely over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Kerala, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, West Bengal, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. Hailstorm is very likely over Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. Further, heatwave is very likely over Andhra Pradesh.
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Trump's sons to take stake in Kazakh mining firm that won $1.6 billion US backing: FT
US President Donald Trump's sons, Donald Trump Jr and Eric Trump, will receive a stake in a firm developing "the largest known undeveloped tungsten resource in the world" in Kazakhstan, FT reported. Cove Kaz Capital secured up to $1.6 billion in US government backing in 2025. The brothers invested in Skyline Builders last year, which is now merging with Cove.
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News By: Mansi Agarwal
03:21 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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US President Donald Trump's sons, Donald Trump Jr and Eric Trump, will receive a stake in a firm developing "the largest known undeveloped tungsten resource in the world" in Kazakhstan, FT reported. Cove Kaz Capital secured up to $1.6 billion in US government backing in 2025. The brothers invested in Skyline Builders last year, which is now merging with Cove.
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03:21 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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BJP's Ashish Upadhyay held in ₹100-cr IPL betting racket from Delhi
BJP leader Ashish Upadhyay has been arrested by Jhansi Police from Delhi in connection with an online betting racket worth around ₹100 crore. His name came up during interrogation after three accused were caught. Seven accused are still at large. The accused, who were arrested earlier, reportedly admitted to investing their illegal earnings in immovable assets.
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03:17 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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BJP leader Ashish Upadhyay has been arrested by Jhansi Police from Delhi in connection with an online betting racket worth around ₹100 crore. His name came up during interrogation after three accused were caught. Seven accused are still at large. The accused, who were arrested earlier, reportedly admitted to investing their illegal earnings in immovable assets.
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Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges suffers heart attack in Iran jail
Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi, who has been jailed in Iran, was hospitalised after "catastrophic deterioration of her health", including a "cardiac crisis", her family said. The secretary of the Norwegian Nobel Committee said that the condition of the human rights activist was worsening after she had suffered a heart attack. Mohammadi won the prize while in prison.
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03:15 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi, who has been jailed in Iran, was hospitalised after "catastrophic deterioration of her health", including a "cardiac crisis", her family said. The secretary of the Norwegian Nobel Committee said that the condition of the human rights activist was worsening after she had suffered a heart attack. Mohammadi won the prize while in prison.
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