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INDIA bloc has chosen its PM candidate, says Uddhav Thackeray

Thackeray's comments come in response to criticism from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who had stated that the INDIA faction is a divided house

Indian football icon Sunil Chhetri announces retirement

Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri on Thursday took to X (formerly Twitter) to announce his retirement from international football. Sunil Chhetri will draw curtains on his 17-year illustrious career after the FIFA World Cup qualifying match versus Kuwait to be played in Kolkata on June 6, 2024.

1 in 3 Covaxin recipients hit by adverse events: Study

Nearly one-third of Covaxin recipients experienced adverse events of special interest within a year, including respiratory, skin, and musculoskeletal issues. The study also highlighted menstrual abnormalities in 5% of women. AstraZeneca's vaccine technology controversy and Covishield's development by the Serum Institute of India are notable. The study reported viral upper respiratory tract infections in adolescents and adults.

Separated during Brazil floods, woman reunites with pet dog in emotional video

A woman reunited with her pet dog after they were separated during the devastating floods in Brazil. An emotional video of the episode has surfaced online.

New Covid wave hits Singapore, people advised to wear masks

Singapore is witnessing a new cloud wave, with a surge in cases prompting the government to advise mask-wearing again, foreseeing the peak within two to four weeks.

With Sushil Modi's death, legal options in Rahul Gandhi defamation case

Lawyers said Sushil Modi's legal heirs can pursue the defamation case he filed against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his 'Modi surname' remark.

Roses Are Red And So Is Masoom Minawala’s Amit Aggarwal Gown On Day 2 Of Cannes, See Pics

The 77th edition of Cannes Film Festival is making all the right noises. Courtesy: Countless big names strutting the red carpet in their stylish best. Amidst all the glitz and glamour, one name that is creating waves is fashion influencer Masoom Minawala.Masoom’s radiant presence turned heads and set a new standard for red carpet-glamour. Masoom wore a customised by fashion designer Amit Aggarwal. The fiery red number was crafted using luxurious...

Legendary Indian banker Narayanan Vaghul passes away

Vaghul, who was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2009, helped build ICICI Bank

Kanhaiya blames his poll rival, BJP MP Manoj Tiwari, for attack on him — ‘hope PM will condemn it’

Congress candidate from North East Delhi Kanhaiya Kumar claims sitting BJP MP Manoj Tiwari is ‘afraid of losing election’. Comes day after he was attacked at an election meeting.

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Shark Tank India’s Namita Thapar makes her Cannes debut, says, ‘I pray I don’t trip over the train on the red carpet’

Namita Thapar made her Cannes debut this year, the celebrity entrepreneur said that she is breaking stereotypes by appearing at Festival de Cannes.

WhatsApp is now rolling out the Passkey feature to all users: What is it and how it works

WhatsApp has started rolling out the option to create passkeys for all users. Read on to know what exactly the feature is and how it works.

Niharika NM Announces Tamil Debut At Cannes 2024: Content Creator To Share Screen Space With Atharvaa Murali

Niharika NM, who is currently enjoying her third appearance at Cannes Film Festival, announced her upcoming Tamil debut in a film backed by the renowned production house, Lyca Productions where she will be sharing the screen space with the talented actor Atharvaa Murali.

HSC results to be announced next week: Deepak Kesarkar

Maharashtra Board to announce Class 12 results next week, followed by Class 10 results in 7-8 days. Admission process for Class 11 and undergrad courses to speed up.

Taarak Mehta actor Gurucharan Singh returns home, says he was on a 'religious journey'

'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah' actor Gurucharan Singh, who had been missing since April 22, has returned home, said the police. The actor upon his return said he was on a religious journey, police said. A case of kidnapping was filed by the Delhi Police after his aged father filed a missing complaint on April 22. According to police, Gurucharan Singh told the officials that he had left his worldly life and was on a religious journey....

NEET UG 2024 Result: Cut-off from past 5 years

NTA will announce the answer key and result on the official website neet.nta.nic.in.

KKK 14's Shilpa Shinde Addresses JDJ 10 Controversy: 'Judges Should Think Before Commenting' - Exclusive

Back in 2022, Shilpa Shinde called out the judges of Jhalak Dikhhla Kaa 10 as she took direct digs at Karan Johar and Nora Fatehi. Recently, while giving interviews for Khatron Ke Khiladi 14, the actress told Times Now/ Telly Talk India the whole story behind the controversy

Who Hacked Ashley Madison? What We Know About The Culprit

In August 2015, an unknown Impact Team of hackers published dating website Ashley Madison's user records affecting approximately 37 million people. The data included their fantasies, credit card numbers, and actual names and addresses.

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Watch: Andhra doctor performs CPR on electrocuted 6-year-old boy, saves his life

In the video, one can see the doctor methodically tapping the boy's chest, trying to bring him back to life.

Alice Stewart Remembered: CNN Colleagues Jim Acosta, Dana Bash, Wolf Blitzer, Maria Cardona Pay Tribute

CNN political commentator Alice Stewart has died. According to reports, the 58-year-old suffered a "medical emergency" and was found dead in a neighborhood in northern Virginia. No foul play is suspected. Following her untimely demise, several of her CNN colleague paid heartfelt tributes to her. "Alice was my friend and I loved her. RIP," Jim Acosta wrote.

Selena Gomez’s ‘Emilia Pérez’ earns this year’s Cannes’ longest standing ovation at 9 minutes

Selena Gomez is not just making headlines about her Cannes looks but also with her latest musical drama, “Emilia Pérez”. The Spanish film from Palme d’Or winner Jacques Audiard received a 9 minute standing ovation at this year’s 77th edition, which is the longest so far. Gomez, touched deeply, brushed away tears while the Palais erupted into applause for an unprecedented nine minutes, punctuated by enthusiastic hoots, whistles, and cheers....

Air India Express flight makes emergency landing

An Air India Express flight made an emergency landing in Bengaluru due to a fire in one of the engines. All passengers and crew were safely evacuated from the Bengaluru-Kochi flight.

BTS impersonator sentenced to prison for stealing unreleased music and sensitive information

A 20-year-old impersonator, posing as BTS members Suga and V, faced legal consequences after being sentenced to prison for stealing unreleased music and military service-related information. The Seoul Central District Court upheld the verdict, emphasising the significant intangible damages and lack of agreement between the involved parties. On May 16, K-media Newsis reported that a man in his 20s, identified as Mr A, had been sentenced to prison...

Ola Cabs CFO Karthik Gupta Resigns Seven Months After Taking Charge | CNBC TV18

Paris Olympics shooting trials: Sift, Niraj emerge victorious on penultimate day of competitions in Bhopal

Bhopal: Sift Kaur Samra won her third women's 50m rifle 3 positions competition while Niraj Kumar emerged victorious in the men's event for a second time on the penultimate day of the Olympic Selection Trial (OST) 3 and 4 in Bhopal on Saturday.Sift shot 461.3 in the women's 3P trial 4 final to edge out Nischal by a point. Ashi Chouksey was third with 448.1. Shriyanka Sadangi and Anjum Moudgil were fourth and fifth respectively in the five-woman...

Kartik Aaryan spotted leaving for 'Chandu Champion' trailer launch in Gwalior, a day after the tragic death of his relatives

Kartik Aaryan has decided to go ahead with the trailer launch of his upcoming film, 'Chandu Champion,' in Gwalior. This decision comes despite the recent tragic loss of his maternal uncle and aunt. Manoj Chansoria and his wife Anita passed away on May 13 due to a hoarding crash in Mumbai, which also claimed the lives of 16 other people. Kartik attended their funeral in the city. There was speculation that the trailer launch would be cancelled,...

iQoo Z9x Review: Dependable Daily Driver With Battery That Lasts Nearly 2 Days

iQoo Z9x Review: The latest iQoo offering brings a sleek design and very strong basics to the budget phone table. It is not a spec monster, but then, phones at that price seldom are. This is the classic everyday phone for those on a tight budget. iQoo Z9x Review: Quick Pointers What we love: Sleek design Stereo speakers Surprisingly bright display Excellent battery life IP64 dust and water resistance What we don’t: LCD screen (AMOLED is getting...

After Beating Azim Premji, Savitri Jindal Becomes The 4th Richest Person In India | N18S | CNBC TV18

Raghav Chadha returns from UK after eye surgery, reaches Arvind Kejriwal's residence

Raghav Chadha had undergone emergency eye surgery—vitrectomy—earlier this month in the United Kingdom.

Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk: A close split decision produces the first undisputed heavyweight boxing champion in 24 years

Oleksandr Usyk emerged victorious over Tyson Fury by a close split decision, becoming the first undisputed heavyweight boxing champion since Lennox Lewis in 2000. Despite being smaller, Usyk weathered Fury's attacks and mounted a stunning comeback. Usyk dominated the late rounds, securing a narrow victory and pledging an immediate rematch for Fury.

Motorola Edge 50 Fusion to iQoo Z9x 5G, what happened in the tech world this week

The tech world is abuzz with anticipation as leading companies unveil their latest smartphones on the market. From the Motorola Edge 50 Fusion to the Realme GT 6T, here is the list of new launches this month on the tech front.Motorola Edge 50 FusionMotorola has officially launched its latest smartphone, the Motorola Edge 50 Fusion, in India, which will go on sale on May 22. The price for the base model of the Motorola Edge 50 Fusion, featuring...

CBSE topper with 99.4% bags scholarship offer from University of British Columbia

Meet the Gurgaon girl who scored 99.4 percent in the CBSE Class 12 board exams of 2024, earning a scholarship offer from the University of British Columbia.

Election Commission's updated turnouts for 4 phases up votes by 1.07 crore

An analysis of turnout numbers by EC for the first four phases of 2024 Lok Sabha polls reveals a 1.07 crore vote difference, with variations in different states and correct data to two decimal places.

2:1 stock split, Rs 8.85 dividend: Mutlibagger Defence PSU sets record date - Check

Bharat Dynamics stock split record date 2024, Q4 2024 results date and time: Bharat Dynamics announced that it will hold the board meeting on Thursday, May 30, 2024 to consider and approve audited financial results of the Company for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2024. The Company usually releases the results after the closing of market hour.

Merger ahead: IDFC First Bank shareholders - BIG update

Merger ahead: The story of IDFC First Bank's journey is one of strategic development and growth. The bank has been on a rising trend from its founding in 2014

Turns out, ash gourd juice is not a superfood

Is ash gourd juice the miracle cure for weight loss and detoxification? Experts believe that there are better options

Footballer, 22, dies of cardiac arrest in Assam during practice

22-year-old footballer Rishiraj Borah died from cardiac arrest at Assam Agricultural University ground in Jorhat. He collapsed during a practice match, was rushed to Jorhat Medical College and Hospital, but could not be revived. Rishiraj had represented Jorhat in under-13 and under-15 interdistrict football tournaments.

Raghunandan Kamath, the man behind Naturals Ice Cream, no more

Raghunandan Kamath, the founder of Naturals Ice Cream, passed away at the age of 75 at a hospital in Mumbai after a brief illness.Kamath died on Friday night, Vijay Karnataka reported.He was reportedly ill for the past several days and was admitted to the hospital. He is survived by his wife and sons.“A phenomenal journey comes to an end. Saddened to know of the demise of ‘Icecream Man’ Shri Raghunandan Kamath, the founder & force behind Natural...

Watch: During Nirmala Sitharaman's Metro Ride, Woman's 'Casual Behaviour' Has Internet's Attention

A viral video shows Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman smiling as a woman casually taps her shoulder during a metro ride in Delhi. The clip, shared on X (formerly Twitter), has garnered over 461K views and sparked diverse reactions.

Alexander Zverev Equals Boris Becker Record to Set up Rome Final With Nicolas Jarry

Germany’s Alexander Zverev equalled compatriot Boris Becker’s record by reaching an 11th Masters final on Friday when he ended the Rome Open giant-killing run of Alejandro Tabilo to set-up a title showdown against Nicolas Jarry.World number five Zverev, who lifted the Rome trophy in 2017, battled back to see off Tabilo 1-6, 7-6 (7/4), 6-2 to tie Becker’s record for the most Masters finals by a German since the series began in 1990.Third seed...

Lionel Messi's famed 'napkin-contract' sold for 1 million dollars in auction

The napkin on which Barcelona promised to sign Lionel Messi when he was a 13-year-old has been sold for 762,400 pounds ($969,000, auction house Bonhams said on Friday.

What led to mob attack on Indian & Pakistani students at Kyrgyzstan hostels

Hours after India advised students in Kyrgyzstan to "stay indoors' in the wake of the mob attack on Indian and Pakistani students at Kyrgyz university hostels in Bishkek, the foreign ministry of the Central Asian nation has said that the "situation in Bishkek is calm and under full control'. Groups of locals attacked the students even as they shouted for help and pleading to go.

Billionaire CEO gifts 1,200 UMass grads 'envelopes full of cash' totaling about $1.2 million — but there's a catch

Robert Hale Jr., the CEO of Granite Telecommunications, surprised graduating students on Thursday. Each student received two $500 payments.

Fifty dead as heavy rain and flash flood strikes central Afghanistan

At least 50 people are dead following a fresh bout of heavy rain and flooding in central Afghanistan. Mawlawi Abdul Hai Zaem, the head of the information department for the central Ghor province, told that there was no information about how many people were injured in the rain spell that began on Friday.

Kansas Tornado Forecast: Supercell Storm To Take Over Garden City, Colby, And Wichita

The weather agency's Storm Prediction Center in Norman Oklahoma warned the residents of Kansas: "There is an enhanced risk for severe thunderstorms for the portions of Western And Central Kansas," as part of the forecast. Tornadoes coupled with gusts are expected to sweep through the state, particularly near Garden City, Colby, and Wichita cities, as they fall in the region to see extreme weather tomorrow before sunset.

KP.2: This is what China has to say about the new COVID variant

China monitors the KP.2 COVID-19 variant closely, with minimal cases reported. Health experts advise hygiene practices and a balanced diet. The new variant of COVID-19, known as KP.2, has been making headlines globally with nearly 100 cases in India alone. But what does China have to say about it? Read all about it here.

Piyush Chawla adds fuel to fire with 'best for the last' statement for Rohit Sharma as batter's MI exit rumours hit peak

Piyush Chawla made a cryptic post on his Instagram account after Rohit Sharma's 68-run knock in MI's last match of the season on Thursday.

JEE Main 2024 paper 2 result out; direct link and toppers' list here

JEE Main 2024 Paper 2 Result 2024: This year, two students each have secured 100 percentile marks in BArch and BPlanning papers.

Heatwave Warning Issued For Parts of North India Amid Heavy Rainfall Alert For THESE Southern States

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a heatwave warning for Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh for the next five days. Delhi recorded 47.4 degrees celsius in Najafgarh, the highest in the country. Heavy rainfall is expected in parts of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka over the next week.