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2023-05-06 04:19 pm

NTA postpones NEET UG 2023 examination in Manipur amid violence

National Eligibility cum Entrance Test,NEET UG 2023Exam is scheduled to be conducted tomorrow, on May 7, 2023. The exam will be conducted at various exam centers across India. However, candidates who were supposed to sit for the exam inManipurshould know thatNEETUG 2023 exam has been postponed. It has been decided considering the ongoing Manipur violence.

2023-05-06 02:45 pm

Moment of pride: Sunak on UK King Charles' multifaith coronation

Indian-origin British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak shared a special message as the UK counts down to the coronation of King Charles III. The first-ever Hindu incumbent of 10 Downing Street will read from the biblical book of Colossians- following the recent tradition of UK prime ministers giving readings at State occasions.

2023-05-06 02:45 pm

Man kills mother's live-in partner for thrashing her in Maha, held

The murder took place at Virendra Nagar locality in Palghar on Thursday night. The woman, who sells vegetables, had been living with a man for the past four years. On a complaint by the woman, the son was arrested for murder under Indian Penal Code section 302.

2023-05-06 02:25 pm

BJP supporters dressed up as Lord Hanuman at PM's rally in B'luru

Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his 26-kilometre-long mega roadshow on Saturday morning. Karnataka is set to vote on Wednesday, with results due to be released on May 13. The BJP is looking for a final push before the last day for campaigning, with PM Modi's mega rally over the weekend.

2023-05-06 01:11 pm

People hearing wrestlers' concerns but not doing anything: Jammwal

Vidyut Jammwal is gearing up for the release of his upcoming movie IB71. He spoke about the ongoing wrestlers' protest in Delhi. Vidyut said that even though people were hearing the wrestlers’ concerns, nobody was doing anything about it. Some of India's top wrestlers, including Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat, have been on a public protest.

2023-05-06 02:02 pm

Wish I had that exposure: Neena on Priyanka-Alia going to Met Gala

Veteran actor Neena Gupta spoke about young Bollywood actors being invited to international events. She said she wished she could have received this kind of global 'exposure' back in the day. Neena said if she ever gets invited to a global event, she will wear a look put together by designer-actor Masaba Gupta, her daughter.

2023-05-06 02:59 pm

Death toll in Manipur violence rises to 54, 13,000 people rescued

The death toll in the Manipur carnage increased to 54, officials said even as unofficial sources put the figure at several scores. Life returned to a wary normalcy in Imphal Valley on Saturday as shops and markets reopened and cars started plying on the roads. Security presence which has been bolstered by flying in more army troops and rapid action force and central police forces was clearly visible.

2023-05-06 12:53 pm

Diljit appreciated by whole India for Coachella, but we didn't praise Ali Sethi: Pak actor

Pakistani actor Yasir Hussain spoke about Diljit Dosanjh and Ali Sethi's Coachella performance. He wondered if the people of his country had become 'too cool' to praise their stars. The Pakistani singer has been making waves since his song Pasoori was released, and it also became the most searched song on Google.

2023-05-06 11:54 am

WWE star Sara Lee died by suicide at 30, confirms autopsy report

New autopsy report of Sara Lee reveals that she died by suicide. Officials said Lee ingested a lethal combination of alcohol and pills. The officials added that the former wrestler had left 'letters of intent at the scene' Sara had bruises and abrasions on her head and body at the time of her death.

2023-05-06 12:05 pm

31-year-old engineer jumps to death from Google's office in US

The man's identity has not been revealed by the authorities, as they are yet to inform his family about the incident. Investigators found handprints on the ledge of a 14th-floor open-air terrace, leading them to believe that the man had jumped from there. The incident has once again brought to light the issue of mental health in the tech industry.

2023-05-06 11:09 am

Sanya Malhotra buys 4BHK house in Gurugram, shares glimpses

Sanya Malhotra has bought a 4BHK in Gurgaon for herself and her family. The actor will be seen in the role of police officer for the first time in Kathal. Kathal is a comedy drama revolving around a female police officer and her journey of unfolding the mystery of two jackfruits being stolen.

2023-05-06 12:24 pm

Trump may reinstate 'Muslim Ban' if re-elected in 2024: Report

Former President Donald Trump has privately told close associates that he plans to reinstate his infamous "Muslim ban" if he is reelected in 2024. Trump has reportedly called the policy "beautiful" and has expressed interest in adding more majority-Muslim countries to the list of those banned from entering the United States.

2023-05-06 12:29 pm

Vice President Dhankhar meets King Charles III, MEA shares pics

Vice-president Jagdeep Dhankhar met with King Charles III ahead of the coronation ceremony in London on Saturday. The vice president "conveyed greetings on the occasion of his Coronation and reaffirmed commitment to further strengthen the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership," MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi tweeted.

2023-05-06 12:19 pm

Hyd boy gets hit by train while filming for Instagram, video out

Mohammad Sarfraz,(16) died after he was hit by a train onrailway tracks in Sanath Nagar. The craze to shoot anInstagram reelin front of a moving train cost a youngster his life in Hyderabad on Friday. The 16-year-old was trying to take a picture of himself in front of the moving train.

2023-05-06 10:53 am

Camilla's crown to not have Kohinoor diamond

Camilla, will wear a modified version of the Queen Mary's Crown during the service. The changes to the crown include removal of the replica of the Kohinoor diamond. Camilla's crown will instead feature the Cullinan III, IV and V diamonds. The diamonds are part of a group of stones discovered in 1905 in South Africa.

2023-05-06 10:54 am

Jeffrey Epstein's private islands in US sold for ₹490 crore

Jeffrey Epstein's private islands are set to be turned into a resort destination by a U.S. billionaire. The islands were a nexus in Epstein's alleged abuse and trafficking of young women and underage girls. An investment firm led by billionaire Stephen Deckoff has purchased the two islands for $60 million.

2023-05-06 11:54 am

Scorpion bites woman on Air India flight to Mumbai; airline issues statement

A scorpion stung a passenger on board an Air-India flight that was on its way from Nagpur to Mumbai. The female passenger was immediately administered medical treatment and rushed to the hospital soon after the plane landed. Air India's engineering team carried out a thorough inspection of the aircraft and found the scorpion after which due fumigation was carried out.

2023-05-06 11:20 am

8 Tihar Jail staff suspended over gangster Tajpuriya's murder

Tajpuriya was killed early on Tuesday allegedly by four members of the rival Gogi gang. The Tamil Nadu Special Police provides security on the jail premises. A fresh CCTV video from Tihar Jail emerged on social media purportedly showing the gangster being attacked in front of security personnel.

2023-05-06 11:49 am

I-T Dept officer killed after being dragged out of official residence amid Manipur violence

The Indian Revenue Service (IRS) Association strongly condemned “the dastardly act of violence resulting in the death of Sh. Letminthang Haokip, Tax Assistant in Imphal” “No cause or ideology can justify the killing of an innocent public servant on duty,” it said.

2023-05-06 02:52 pm

Odisha asks 18 coastal districts to be ready amid cyclone forecast

A cyclonic circulation is likely to develop over the southeast Bay of Bengal on Saturday. The Odisha government has asked the Collectors of 18 coastal and adjoining districts to be prepared for any eventuality. A Yellow warning for rains along with thunderstorms has been issued for several districts of Odisha, including Balasore, Bhadrak and Jajpur.

2023-05-06 03:57 pm

Aus, NZ PMs pledge allegiance to UK King despite being Republicans

The leaders of Australia and New Zealand will pledge their allegiance to King Charles. Both are life-long republicans who do not shy away from making their positions clear. King Charles is head of state in Australia, New Zealand and 12 other Commonwealth realms. The two countries are holding events to celebrate the coronation.

2023-05-06 04:07 pm

Kukis & Meiteis communities clash in Meghalaya, 16 arrested

Kukiand Meitei communities clashed in theMeghalayacapital on May 4. The clashed occurred at Nongrim Hills near the Mizo Morden School. The police acted swiftly and arrested 16 people of both the communities of Shillong.

2023-05-06 04:59 pm

Master of distortion is arriving: Jairam as PM Modi reaches B'luru

Congress comms-in-charge Jairam Ramesh ripped into prime minister Narendra Modi Saturday as the latter led a massive roadshow in Bengaluru in poll-bound Karnataka. The opposition leader labelled Modi 'the master of distortion' and his jab 'abuse' No. 92??' The BJP and the Congress have grabbed most of the headlines in the run up to Wednesday's election, with insults and allegations thrown by both sides. The Election Commission has 'warned' both sides against the use of 'inappropriate vocabulary and language'

2023-05-06 04:56 pm

He was never an option: Muzumdar on Rahul not playing WTC final

India's star batter KL Rahul confirmed on Friday that he would miss the World Test Championship final against Australia next month. Rahul injured his hamstring after he dived to stop a boundary during Lucknow Super Giants' match against Royal Challengers Bangalore earlier this month. The final takes place between June 7-11 at the Oval in London.

2023-05-06 04:26 pm

You will get unimaginable hate now: Vivek to The Kerala Story team

Vivek Agnihotri has given the team of The Kerala Story a 'bad news' A day after its release, Vivek penned a long note in which he told film's producer Vipul Shah, director Sudipto Sen and actor Adah Sharma that their lives henceforth 'will not be the same' He warned that they will'receive unimaginable hate, feel suffocated, get confused and demoralised'

2023-05-06 04:30 pm

Power cut during President Murmu's speech in university in Odisha; pic surfaces

Lights went off during President Droupadi Murmu’s address at the 12th convocation of the Maharaja Shri Ramchandra Bhanjadeo University. The snag at the high security programme lasted from 11.56 AM to 12.05 PM. Murmu was heard saying that power is “playing hide and seek”

2023-05-06 04:54 pm

Dentsu COO lists reasons for not owning a house despite earning ₹1.5 crore a year

advertising firm Dentsu COO Bhasker Jaiswal refuses to own a house. He is of the view that owning a house locks people in for a long time. He has lived and worked in Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Malaysia, Guangzhou and Shanghai.

2023-05-06 03:29 pm

Anti-monarchy protesters held in UK amid King Charles' coronation

Police arrest the leader of the anti-monarchy group Republic hours before King Charles' coronation. Protesters wore yellow t-shirts to stand out and held up signs saying "Not My King" London police had warned they would take action if protesters tried to "obstruct the enjoyment and celebration" of the day.

2023-05-06 03:21 pm

Live streaming of court proceedings has flip side: CJI

Livestreaming of Supreme Court proceedings has a 'flip side,' says Chief Justice of India. Every word spoken by judges in the court is now up in the public realm. CJI Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud was delivering a speech at the inauguration of Neutral Citation for the Indian Judiciary and National Conference on Digitization.

2023-05-06 03:23 pm

Man rapes 3-yr-old girl on pretext of giving ice cream in MP, held

The incident occurred in Singro village under Rajnagar police station in the district on Thursday. The accused had come to his in-laws house here in the village and he took the girl on the pretext of giving her an ice cream. The health condition of the girl was stable but for further treatment she was referred to Gwalior.

2023-05-06 03:12 pm

Temasek may invest $100 mn in Ratan Tata-backed BlueStone: Report

Singapore state investor Temasek Holdings (TEM.UL) is considering investing $100 million in Indian jeweller BlueStone. The investment would value Bengaluru-based BlueStone at close to $500 million. The potential deal could boost BlueStone's plans to expand aggressively in India.

2023-05-06 03:00 pm

Will soon bring Assamese students back from Manipur: CM Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said he and his government are in constant touch with their students and will bring them back as soon they will get a chance.CM also urged the families not to worry about their safety. Indian Railways have also cancelled the operations of four trains for May 5 and May 6 following violence in the State.

2023-05-06 03:35 pm

Google to upgrade search by incorporating AI chat: Report

Google is planning to make its search engine more "visual, snackable, personal, and human," the Wall Street Journal reported. The tech giant will nudge its service further away from "10 blue links," which is a traditional format of presenting search results. The move comes as artificial intelligence (AI) applications such as ChatGPT are rapidly gaining in popularity.

2023-05-06 03:01 pm

Kichcha Sudeep's close friend Ramesh Kitty arrested for threatening to leak private videos

Director Ramesh Kitty has been arrested by the officials of CCB in connection with the threat letter case, involving actorKichcha Sudeep. Kitty, who is said to be close to Sudeeps, was also the chairman of KichchaSudeep Charitable Trust. According to the reports, the disagreements over monetary issues between Sudep and Kitty might have forced RamesH to issue threat letters.

2023-05-06 03:31 pm

5 year ban for endorsing violence against Prez too much: Olympian

Olympic volleyball champion Wallace de Souza was banned for five years. The ban was increased after he played for his club Cruzeiro in last Sunday's Super League final. An Instagram follower of the athlete asked him on the social media platform in January if he would "shoot Lula in the face with a 12 (caliber gun)."

2023-05-06 03:18 pm

'The Kerala Story' earns over ₹8 crore on opening day in India

The Kerala Story has earned over ₹8 crore at the domestic box office. The film which released in cinemas on Friday has been written and directed by Sudipto Sen. The Kerala Story stars Adah Sharma, Yogita Bihani, Siddhi Idnani and Sonia Balani in the lead roles.

2023-05-06 03:52 pm

Rakul Preet undergoes cryotherapy in -15°C, shares video of taking dip in ice-cold water

Rakul Preet Singh posted a video of herself undergoing cryotherapy. Her video has left fans praising her even more. She will be next seen in Indian 2 along with Kamal Hassan. She is also a part of Meri Patni Ka Remake, alongside Ayalaan.

2023-05-06 12:07 pm

Sydney Opera House to not light up for Coronation to save costs

Australia's Sydney Opera House will not light up its sails to mark the coronation of King Charles- considered head of state across the country. The decision is a cost saving measure, a spokesperson for the state government of New South Wales said. The role of the monarchy has been controversial in Australia as the country held a referendum in 1999 on becoming a republic.