Iran's Mario-inspired video on Trump goes viral
Iran's state-controlled media corporation, Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), has shared a Mario-inspired video on US President Donald Trump. The video, that went viral on social media, shows Trump feasting on foreign oil until he reaches Iran. The video comes as Trump rejected a new proposal sent by Iran to end the war.
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Iran's state-controlled media corporation, Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), has shared a Mario-inspired video on US President Donald Trump. The video, that went viral on social media, shows Trump feasting on foreign oil until he reaches Iran. The video comes as Trump rejected a new proposal sent by Iran to end the war.
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Govt notifies 100% FDI in insurance sector, keeps 20% cap for LIC
The government on Saturday notified 100% foreign direct investment (FDI) in insurance companies via the automatic route. However, LIC will remain under a separate framework, with FDI capped at 20% under the automatic route. It also stated that insurance firms with foreign investment must have at least one resident Indian citizen serving as chairperson, MD or CEO.
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05:52 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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The government on Saturday notified 100% foreign direct investment (FDI) in insurance companies via the automatic route. However, LIC will remain under a separate framework, with FDI capped at 20% under the automatic route. It also stated that insurance firms with foreign investment must have at least one resident Indian citizen serving as chairperson, MD or CEO.
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Who was Alex Zanardi, ex-F1 driver & 4-time Paralympic gold medallist?
Four-time Paralympic gold medallist and ex-F1 driver Alessandro (Alex) Zanardi hailed from Italy. Zanardi, who began racing karts at age 13, made his F1 debut in 1991 and won CART championships in 1997 and 1998. He lost both legs in a CART crash in 2001. In 2020, he was seriously injured after a truck struck him during charity para-cycling relay.
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05:50 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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Four-time Paralympic gold medallist and ex-F1 driver Alessandro (Alex) Zanardi hailed from Italy. Zanardi, who began racing karts at age 13, made his F1 debut in 1991 and won CART championships in 1997 and 1998. He lost both legs in a CART crash in 2001. In 2020, he was seriously injured after a truck struck him during charity para-cycling relay.
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Which Indian celebrities are expected to attend Met Gala 2026?
Filmmaker Karan Johar is set to make his debut at the Met Gala 2026. He will collaborate with fashion designer Manish Malhotra for the event. Deepika Padukone is speculated to grace the red carpet alongside her husband Ranveer Singh. Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt, Natasha Poonawalla, Ananya Birla, and Isha Ambani are among other personalities who could attend the Met Gala.
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06:12 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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Filmmaker Karan Johar is set to make his debut at the Met Gala 2026. He will collaborate with fashion designer Manish Malhotra for the event. Deepika Padukone is speculated to grace the red carpet alongside her husband Ranveer Singh. Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt, Natasha Poonawalla, Ananya Birla, and Isha Ambani are among other personalities who could attend the Met Gala.
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Video shows BJP MP & pilot Rajiv Rudy giving special welcome to Union Ministers on flight
A video showed BJP MP and pilot Rajiv Pratap Rudy giving a special welcome to Union Ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw and Jitendra Singh on a Jammu–Delhi flight. Calling them "very special guests", Rudy added, "It’s a privilege for me to take all of you to Delhi." Rudy, who piloted the flight, also named other MPs who were present, including Manoj Tiwari.
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06:07 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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A video showed BJP MP and pilot Rajiv Pratap Rudy giving a special welcome to Union Ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw and Jitendra Singh on a Jammu–Delhi flight. Calling them "very special guests", Rudy added, "It’s a privilege for me to take all of you to Delhi." Rudy, who piloted the flight, also named other MPs who were present, including Manoj Tiwari.
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India squad for Women's T20 World Cup 2026 announced
The BCCI on Saturday announced India squad for the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup 2026. Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the squad, while Smriti Mandhana will be her deputy. The squad also includes Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Renuka Singh Thakur and Radha Yadav. Amanjot Kaur will miss out on the tournament due to injury.
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06:02 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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The BCCI on Saturday announced India squad for the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup 2026. Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the squad, while Smriti Mandhana will be her deputy. The squad also includes Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Renuka Singh Thakur and Radha Yadav. Amanjot Kaur will miss out on the tournament due to injury.
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06:02 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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Lyricist Prasoon Joshi appointed Prasar Bharati chairman
Lyricist Prasoon Joshi has been appointed chairman of Prasar Bharati, India’s public service broadcaster. Congratulating Joshi on his appointment, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw called him a "rare creative spirit", adding, "His words carry the fragrance of our soil." Before this, Joshi had been serving as Chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), Mumbai, since August 2017.
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06:44 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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Lyricist Prasoon Joshi has been appointed chairman of Prasar Bharati, India’s public service broadcaster. Congratulating Joshi on his appointment, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw called him a "rare creative spirit", adding, "His words carry the fragrance of our soil." Before this, Joshi had been serving as Chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), Mumbai, since August 2017.
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Andaman unfurls largest national flag underwater, sets Guinness record
A team of 223 divers, including personnel from the Indian Navy and police, created history by unfurling the world's largest national flag underwater at Radhanagar Beach in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. They entered the Guinness World Records for the feat involving a Tricolour measuring around 60 by 40 metres. The administration is set to attempt another record on Sunday.
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06:33 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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A team of 223 divers, including personnel from the Indian Navy and police, created history by unfurling the world's largest national flag underwater at Radhanagar Beach in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. They entered the Guinness World Records for the feat involving a Tricolour measuring around 60 by 40 metres. The administration is set to attempt another record on Sunday.
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Airbnb host says guests damaged property after party, calls it 'scene from Crime Patrol'
A Gurugram Airbnb host alleged that she found her property damaged following a party by guests. The woman shared a video claiming that the damage was so severe that she had to shut the property for two days. "Wi-Fi module, which was wall-mounted, is dismantled...Knife marks on chairs, the entire sofa is ruined...Looks like scene from Crime Patrol," she said.
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07:14 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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A Gurugram Airbnb host alleged that she found her property damaged following a party by guests. The woman shared a video claiming that the damage was so severe that she had to shut the property for two days. "Wi-Fi module, which was wall-mounted, is dismantled...Knife marks on chairs, the entire sofa is ruined...Looks like scene from Crime Patrol," she said.
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What are the new eligibility rules for Oscars?
The new eligibility rules for Oscars state that a non-English language film can now be submitted for the International Feature Film category if it has won a qualifying award at an international film festival like Cannes. However, countries can still submit their officially selected movie for the award. Actors may now be nominated for multiple performances in the same category.
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07:21 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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The new eligibility rules for Oscars state that a non-English language film can now be submitted for the International Feature Film category if it has won a qualifying award at an international film festival like Cannes. However, countries can still submit their officially selected movie for the award. Actors may now be nominated for multiple performances in the same category.
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Indian scientist builds mini 'brain' inside 3D chip that can learn from signals
IIT Kharagpur alumnus Kumar Mritunjay and his team have developed a device where lab-grown brain cells grow and communicate inside a 3D electronic scaffold. The system can be observed over long periods, allowing scientists to study how neural connections evolve. It can also be stimulated to mimic learning, paving the way for new treatments for neurological diseases and AI advances.
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07:40 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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IIT Kharagpur alumnus Kumar Mritunjay and his team have developed a device where lab-grown brain cells grow and communicate inside a 3D electronic scaffold. The system can be observed over long periods, allowing scientists to study how neural connections evolve. It can also be stimulated to mimic learning, paving the way for new treatments for neurological diseases and AI advances.
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Judge Aman Kumar Sharma dies by suicide at Delhi residence
A judge named Aman Kumar Sharma was found dead at his residence in Safdarjung, Delhi, with police suspecting suicide after he was discovered inside a bathroom. Police said they received information at around 1:45 pm. The call was reportedly made by a family member. He was immediately taken to a nearby hospital. However, doctors declared him dead on arrival.
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07:57 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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A judge named Aman Kumar Sharma was found dead at his residence in Safdarjung, Delhi, with police suspecting suicide after he was discovered inside a bathroom. Police said they received information at around 1:45 pm. The call was reportedly made by a family member. He was immediately taken to a nearby hospital. However, doctors declared him dead on arrival.
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07:57 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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UAE says air traffic back to normal as war precautionary measures lifted
Air traffic in the UAE is back to normal as the precautionary measures implemented at the start of the Iran war have been lifted, the country's Civil Aviation Authority said. The decision followed an assessment of operations and security in coordination with relevant entities, it added. These measures were put into place on February 28, following US-Israeli strikes on Iran.
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07:49 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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Air traffic in the UAE is back to normal as the precautionary measures implemented at the start of the Iran war have been lifted, the country's Civil Aviation Authority said. The decision followed an assessment of operations and security in coordination with relevant entities, it added. These measures were put into place on February 28, following US-Israeli strikes on Iran.
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Congress MLA Vinay disqualified from K'taka Assembly after conviction in murder case
Congress MLA Vinay Kulakarni has been disqualified from the Karnataka Assembly following his conviction by a Bengaluru court for murdering a BJP leader in 2016. An order stated that he stands disqualified from the date of his conviction, April 15, and will remain disqualified for six years after his release. Kulakarni's disqualification will be cancelled if court stays his conviction.
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07:48 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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Congress MLA Vinay Kulakarni has been disqualified from the Karnataka Assembly following his conviction by a Bengaluru court for murdering a BJP leader in 2016. An order stated that he stands disqualified from the date of his conviction, April 15, and will remain disqualified for six years after his release. Kulakarni's disqualification will be cancelled if court stays his conviction.
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India's envoy to Sri Lanka pitches for direct land bridge connectivity between the two countries
India's High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, pitched for direct India-Sri Lanka land bridge connectivity during a summit. Stating that the relationship between India and Sri Lanka is a natural two-way current, Jha said, "There is no big brother here. We are civilisational twins." Jha arrived in Colombo as High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka in December 2023.
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07:46 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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India's High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, pitched for direct India-Sri Lanka land bridge connectivity during a summit. Stating that the relationship between India and Sri Lanka is a natural two-way current, Jha said, "There is no big brother here. We are civilisational twins." Jha arrived in Colombo as High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka in December 2023.
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Who is Ramakrishna Ghosh, CSK all-rounder who made IPL debut vs MI?
CSK all-rounder Ramakrishna Ghosh, who made his IPL debut against MI on Saturday, hails from Nashik, Maharashtra. The 28-year-old made his T20 debut for Maharashtra in 2022 and first-class debut in 2024. Ghosh had claimed 7-42 against Himachal Pradesh in Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-2026. He was acquired for his base price of ₹30 lakh at the IPL 2025 mega auction.
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08:23 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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CSK all-rounder Ramakrishna Ghosh, who made his IPL debut against MI on Saturday, hails from Nashik, Maharashtra. The 28-year-old made his T20 debut for Maharashtra in 2022 and first-class debut in 2024. Ghosh had claimed 7-42 against Himachal Pradesh in Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-2026. He was acquired for his base price of ₹30 lakh at the IPL 2025 mega auction.
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08:23 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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IT professional says 'having a family affects career growth in India', sparks debate
A married IT professional with one kid sparked a debate after he said that "having a family affects career growth in India". "I have a manager who is also unmarried...I know they find me not as dedicated as my colleagues (also single)," he added. Reacting to his post, people said, "Family love above anything," and "Toxic managers...making everyone's life miserable."
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08:39 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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A married IT professional with one kid sparked a debate after he said that "having a family affects career growth in India". "I have a manager who is also unmarried...I know they find me not as dedicated as my colleagues (also single)," he added. Reacting to his post, people said, "Family love above anything," and "Toxic managers...making everyone's life miserable."
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19-year-old cricketer Angel Gangwani dies by suicide in Puducherry
Angel Gangwani, a 19-year-old woman cricketer, died by suicide in Puducherry after failing to make it into Puducherry Women's T20 squad for upcoming domestic season. She participated in selection trials held by Cricket Association of Pondicherry at Thutipet. Angel, who was originally from a family residing in Chennai, had moved to Puducherry to pursue BBA degree and cricket training.
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08:35 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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Angel Gangwani, a 19-year-old woman cricketer, died by suicide in Puducherry after failing to make it into Puducherry Women's T20 squad for upcoming domestic season. She participated in selection trials held by Cricket Association of Pondicherry at Thutipet. Angel, who was originally from a family residing in Chennai, had moved to Puducherry to pursue BBA degree and cricket training.
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08:35 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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Woman who confronted minister over traffic jam in Mumbai says 'Only he listened'
The woman who confronted Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan over a traffic jam caused by a BJP rally in Mumbai has issued a statement, stating that only he tried to listen to her. "On his instructions, the two buses were moved...and we were able to join the main road," she added. "Get out of here," the woman had said to Girish.
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08:34 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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The woman who confronted Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan over a traffic jam caused by a BJP rally in Mumbai has issued a statement, stating that only he tried to listen to her. "On his instructions, the two buses were moved...and we were able to join the main road," she added. "Get out of here," the woman had said to Girish.
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TCS conversion racket accused Nida Khan's anticipatory bail rejected
A sessions court in Nashik on Saturday rejected the anticipatory bail application of Nida Khan, one of the accused in the Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) sexual abuse and religious conversion case. The court earlier refused to grant her any interim relief. Nida had sought anticipatory bail, citing her pregnancy and claiming limited involvement.
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08:33 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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A sessions court in Nashik on Saturday rejected the anticipatory bail application of Nida Khan, one of the accused in the Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) sexual abuse and religious conversion case. The court earlier refused to grant her any interim relief. Nida had sought anticipatory bail, citing her pregnancy and claiming limited involvement.
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