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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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