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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Mumbai-Pune E-way 'Missing Link' sets Guinness World Record for widest underground tunnel
The Mumbai-Pune Expressway 'Missing Link' project, inaugurated by Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis on Friday, has entered the Guinness Book of World Records for the 'world’s widest underground tunnel'. The 8.92 km long tunnel, part of the 'Missing Link' project, made a world record for its 22.33-metre width. Over 85 lakh tonnes of rock were excavated to construct the tunnel.
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The Mumbai-Pune Expressway 'Missing Link' project, inaugurated by Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis on Friday, has entered the Guinness Book of World Records for the 'world’s widest underground tunnel'. The 8.92 km long tunnel, part of the 'Missing Link' project, made a world record for its 22.33-metre width. Over 85 lakh tonnes of rock were excavated to construct the tunnel.
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TMC-BJP supporters clash in WB's South 24 Parganas amid repolling
TMC and BJP supporters clashed today in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas amid repolling at 15 booths, officials said. The clashes happened amid protests by residents in Falta in the district, alleging threats and intimidation by TMC workers ahead of counting of votes scheduled on Monday. The Election Commission had ordered the repoll due to allegations of election malpractice.
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TMC and BJP supporters clashed today in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas amid repolling at 15 booths, officials said. The clashes happened amid protests by residents in Falta in the district, alleging threats and intimidation by TMC workers ahead of counting of votes scheduled on Monday. The Election Commission had ordered the repoll due to allegations of election malpractice.
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What will happen if BJP and TMC both fail to reach majority mark in West Bengal?
A close contest between BJP and TMC in West Bengal election can result in a hung assembly, where none of the parties reach the majority mark (148 seats). In this case, the Governor can invite the single-largest party/alliance's leader to form the government. If the new government fails to prove majority in 10 days, the Governor can call for re-election.
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A close contest between BJP and TMC in West Bengal election can result in a hung assembly, where none of the parties reach the majority mark (148 seats). In this case, the Governor can invite the single-largest party/alliance's leader to form the government. If the new government fails to prove majority in 10 days, the Governor can call for re-election.
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Salman Ali Agha recalls India-Pakistan handshake row in Asia Cup, forgets referee's name
Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha recalled the handshake row between India and Pakistan during Asia Cup 2025 in a recent podcast. Agha said he doesn't remember the name of the match referee involved in the match. Notably, referee Andy Pycroft had overseen the match and Pakistan had sought his removal, alleging he favoured India.
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Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha recalled the handshake row between India and Pakistan during Asia Cup 2025 in a recent podcast. Agha said he doesn't remember the name of the match referee involved in the match. Notably, referee Andy Pycroft had overseen the match and Pakistan had sought his removal, alleging he favoured India.
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Ilhan Omar responds after Trump says 'She married her brother, which is totally illegal'
Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has responded after US President Donald Trump said, "I believe she married her brother, which is totally illegal." "This unhinged rant would solicit anger if it wasn't coming from a criminal...held accountable for rape and accused of being a pedo. I still don't know how anyone would willingly humiliate themselves like this," she wrote.
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Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has responded after US President Donald Trump said, "I believe she married her brother, which is totally illegal." "This unhinged rant would solicit anger if it wasn't coming from a criminal...held accountable for rape and accused of being a pedo. I still don't know how anyone would willingly humiliate themselves like this," she wrote.
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Israel sent 'Iron Beam' to UAE that can vapourise Iranian missiles: Report
Israel sent the 'Iron Beam' to the UAE, which is an advanced laser that can vaporise short-range Iranian missiles and drones by focusing intense heat on them, the Financial Times reported. Israel also reportedly sent UAE 'Spectro', an advanced surveillance system to detect Iranian drones from 20 kilometres away. Earlier, Israel had reportedly sent the 'Iron Dome' to the UAE.
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Israel sent the 'Iron Beam' to the UAE, which is an advanced laser that can vaporise short-range Iranian missiles and drones by focusing intense heat on them, the Financial Times reported. Israel also reportedly sent UAE 'Spectro', an advanced surveillance system to detect Iranian drones from 20 kilometres away. Earlier, Israel had reportedly sent the 'Iron Dome' to the UAE.
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Iran military official says war with US will 'likely' resume
Mohammad Jafar Asadi, a senior figure in the Iranian military's central command, said a renewed conflict with the United States is likely. "Evidence has shown that the United States is not committed to any promises or agreements," he added. His remarks came hours after President Donald Trump said he was “not satisfied” with Iran’s latest negotiating proposal.
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Mohammad Jafar Asadi, a senior figure in the Iranian military's central command, said a renewed conflict with the United States is likely. "Evidence has shown that the United States is not committed to any promises or agreements," he added. His remarks came hours after President Donald Trump said he was “not satisfied” with Iran’s latest negotiating proposal.
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DJ owner arrested after 140 chickens die of heart failure due to loud music in UP
Police in Uttar Pradesh arrested a DJ owner after 140 chickens died of heart failure due to loud music, Station House Officer of Baldirai police station, Mahendra Pratap Singh, said. The owner of the poultry farm said it happened when a marriage procession passed by his property. Police said the DJ owner was arrested on charges of breach of peace.
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04:20 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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Police in Uttar Pradesh arrested a DJ owner after 140 chickens died of heart failure due to loud music, Station House Officer of Baldirai police station, Mahendra Pratap Singh, said. The owner of the poultry farm said it happened when a marriage procession passed by his property. Police said the DJ owner was arrested on charges of breach of peace.
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US firm planning to buy eBay, which is 4x its own value: Report
GameStop is preparing a takeover offer for eBay as CEO Ryan Cohen looks to scale the struggling video game retailer's market value more than tenfold, The Wall Street Journal reported. GameStop has also been building a stake in eBay ahead of a potential bid. eBay is valued at $46 billion, about 4x more than GameStop's nearly $12 billion market cap.
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04:18 pm Saturday, 02 May 2026
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GameStop is preparing a takeover offer for eBay as CEO Ryan Cohen looks to scale the struggling video game retailer's market value more than tenfold, The Wall Street Journal reported. GameStop has also been building a stake in eBay ahead of a potential bid. eBay is valued at $46 billion, about 4x more than GameStop's nearly $12 billion market cap.
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WHO approves first malaria drug for infants under 6 months
WHO has approved Coartem Baby, the first malaria medicine specifically designed for infants under six months. The drug now has WHO prequalification, enabling wider procurement, and comes as sweet cherry-flavoured tablets that can be dissolved in liquids, including breast milk. Notably, malaria caused 6,10,000 deaths globally, with most among children under five in Africa in 2024.
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WHO has approved Coartem Baby, the first malaria medicine specifically designed for infants under six months. The drug now has WHO prequalification, enabling wider procurement, and comes as sweet cherry-flavoured tablets that can be dissolved in liquids, including breast milk. Notably, malaria caused 6,10,000 deaths globally, with most among children under five in Africa in 2024.
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'Pegwant Mann,' BJP mocks Punjab CM for allegedly being drunk in Assembly
The BJP on Saturday mocked Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann for allegedly arriving at the Assembly in a drunk state, dubbing him “Pegwant Mann”. They shared a video of his speech in the Assembly with the song ‘Daru Pee Ke’ running in the background. Earlier, Congress also criticised his conduct, saying such actions tarnish Punjab’s image.
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The BJP on Saturday mocked Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann for allegedly arriving at the Assembly in a drunk state, dubbing him “Pegwant Mann”. They shared a video of his speech in the Assembly with the song ‘Daru Pee Ke’ running in the background. Earlier, Congress also criticised his conduct, saying such actions tarnish Punjab’s image.
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