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Who is Rohit Vemula and why are Dalit activitists wants to relook into this case?

A collective called Bangalore for Rohith Vemula is demanding a reinvestigation of the circumstances leading to the death of the PhD scholar.

‘Cowardly, dastardly act’: PM Modi condemns attack on Slovak PM Robert Fico

The 59-year-old was shot five times, following which he was in critical condition while he underwent surgery.

Opinion | Indigenising Education: Ancient Indic Knowledge is Finally Getting its Due in New India

Ancient Indian literature is a treasure trove of eternal wisdom and knowledge, all of which is still relevant in the modern world. However, for decades, India has failed to embrace its ancient heritage and knowledge systems, and has continued educating students in a system handed over to us by our erstwhile colonial rulers. That is fast changing, and students pursuing higher education in India will soon have to opt for Indic knowledge courses to...

Starting Largest US Air Force Plane Ever Built

Welcome back to The Daily Aviation for a feature on how to maintain and operate one of the world's largest planes, the C-5M Super Galaxy. Voice, text and video editing belong to The Daily Aviation, any use of these content without permission is forbidden. Don't forget to subscribe us on Facebook or Twitter. https://www.facebook.com/DailyAviationArchive https://twitter.com/DailyMDA You have a question or you would like to send us footage. Send us a message.

‘Scam’ OTT web series back on SonyLIV: After Harshad Mehta in 1992, Telgi in 2003, 2010 story is about…

The 'Scam' web series is returning on SonyLIV with a new subject for the third instalment, covering another investor fraud controversy.

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.

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.

Fact Check: Viral post claims PM Modi served food to devotees at langar from empty bucket, know the truth

BOOM, in its factcheck, found that the bucket PM Narendra Modi was holding contained kheer and was not empty as is being claimed online.

Russia amasses over half a million troops at Ukrainian border

NEW DELHI: In a significant escalation, Russia has deployed over 500,000 troops along the Ukrainian border, a move analysts describe as a direct attempt to overwhelm Ukrainian defenses. The dramatic increase in troop numbers places immense pressure on Ukraine, which relies heavily on Western support.Dr Jack Watling of the Royal United Services Inst...

'I have bad news for Kejriwal': Amit Shah's counter to Delhi CM's 'retirement' dig at PM Modi

Union home minister Amit Shah has said that Narendra Modi will lead the country till 2029 and beyond, firmly countering Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal's claim that the Prime Minister will retire after turning 75 next year. In an interview with ANI, Shah said that there is no good news on the horizon for Kejriwal since PM Modi will stay in power for long. "PM Modi will remain till 2029, and Arvind Kejriwal I have bad news for you ... even...

Infosys' Narayana Murthy wants this rule at education institutions to change: ‘Look at MIT, Harvard, Stanford’

Entrepreneurs have shares rather than ample capital in their startups' early stages, Narayana Murthy said.

9 important features coming to your smartphone with Android 15 update- All details

Google finally announced Android 15 with these 9 exciting features. Know what's coming to our Android devices this year.

Maharashtra Identifies 91 Cases Of New Covid-19 Variant 'FLiRT': Here's All You Need To Know

Maharashtra has flagged 91 cases of the new Covid-19 Omicron subvariant KP.2, which has surpassed the previously dominant JN.1 variant. Pune reported the highest number of KP.2 cases, standing at 51, with Thane closely following with 20 cases, as per report by Times of India. Identified in January, the KP.2 variant gained dominance by March and April in Maharashtra. As per a report by the Economic Times, Dr Rajesh Karyakarte, the state's genome...

Study on Covaxin reports adverse events in some participants who took the Covid-19 vaccine

Nearly a third of the participants of an observational study on the side-effects of Bharat Biotech's Covid-19 vaccine Covaxin reported adverse events of special interest (AESI), according to a report on SpringerLink, an integrated platform for journals and other materials published by Springer. Researchers found that female adolescents and those with a history of allergy are at a higher risk of AESI after receiving Covaxin, as per the report.

Deepika Padukone becomes the only Indian star to feature on Deadline’s Global Disruptors 2024 list, joins Eva Longoria, Uma Thurman, Lee Sung Jin

Deepika Padukone revisited the landmark moments in her acting journey, after being featured on Deadline Hollywood's list of Global Disruptors 2024.

Salman Khan firing case: Mumbai crime branch registers case against gangster Rohit Godara

The Mumbai Crime Branch has also named gangster Rohit Godara as an accused in the case. This comes after the police took a sixth accused, identified as Harpal Singh (37), into custody from Haryana's Fatehabad on Monday evening. He was produced before court and was remanded to police custody till May 22.

Reds phenom Elly De La Cruz could rewrite MLB record books: 'A freak of nature'

Cincinnati shortstop Elly De La Cruz is trending towards baseball's first 100-steal season in nearly 40 years.

Nepal's star cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane acquitted of rape charges

An appeal court in Nepal on Wednesday cleared the country's highest-profile cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane, who was convicted by a lower court of raping an 18-year-old woman. "The high court has overturned the district court's decision. Sandeep Lamichhane has been acquitted," Bimal Parajuli, a spokesman said.

Not My Words: Actor Karthik Kumar Denies Making Casteist Remarks In Viral Audio Clip

Actor Karthik Kumar has been getting embroiled in controversy lately, one after another. The recent one being an audio recording that has gone viral. Karthik Kumar has denied that his voice is present in the audio and shared a post on Instagram. The audio of supposedly Karthik Kumar’s speech was tweeted, which caused huge controversy, as it was regarding casteism. Netizens demanded action against Karthik Kumar, claiming that it contained...

'June 4 ko... agar majority aa jaati hai...' Investor Gautam Shah's Market Outlook amid election volatility

Noting that the Lok Sabha elections are causing short-term volatility in the stock market, Shah predicted the market will be stable from June. “According to me, the market is concerned only with the majority. People have seen so much speculative and I believe that the market is concerned only with the majority..."

Woman Wins Rs 6.14 Crore Jackpot After Accidentally Playing Lottery Game

An American woman who was playing an online lottery game on demo mode, ended up winning the jackpot worth $736,874 - that’s about Rs. 6.14 Crore. Cynthia Harris, of Cary, said she accidentally placed a $2 bet while trying out North Carolina Education Lottery’s digital instant game, Bison Bonanza.

Dubai CEO asks students to choose colleges with fewer Indians, sparks debate

Dubai-based CEO Shreya Pattar sparks debate online, suggesting Indian students choose International universities with fewer Indian peers due to toxic Indian patterns and lack of leadership.

Tesla layoffs: Elon Musk is now rehiring this team that he fired weeks ago

Tesla layoffs: Elon Musk said in an email to his staff that he is cutting jobs of the team behind Tesla's Supercharger charging-station network last month.

Vineet Nayyar, former Vice Chairman of Tech Mahindra, passes away at 85; Anand Mahindra pays tribute

Vineet Nayyar passes away: Former MD and CEO of Tech Mahindra, CP Gurnani wrote, “Heartbreaking news..India has lost one its finest leaders today.”

Gold Rate Today: Price for 22 carat, 24 carat inches higher

MCX Silver futures for July expiry inched 0.16 per cent higher to 87,000.00 for a kg.

World's fastest man Usain Bolt says Virat Kohli standout among 'current' cricketers

It comes as no surprise when the world's fastest man Usain Bolt says that the fastest form of cricket is his favourite one and feels more fans in the Caribbean and world over will choose the T20 format over Tests going forward.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leaked images reveal the phone's design in full glory

Amid rumours regarding iPhone 16 Pro Max, new images of the model have been leaked on X. A user uploaded a display, back panel and edges of the device, giving us a peek into the design of the upcoming iPhone 16 Pro Max.

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A Quiet Place: Day One – Release Date, Cast And Everything You Need To Know

For fans deeply invested in the popular franchise, the first Quiet Place film kicked off with a simple yet impactful scene: a black screen with the words ‘DAY 89’ in stark white, accompanied by eerie sounds. This marked the beginning of the Abbott family’s harrowing journey, isolated from a world overrun by menacing creatures. The desolate landscapes and barren stores depicted in the film immersed viewers in the family’s struggle for...

Mercury may hit 45 deg C in Delhi, heatwave alert for northwest India

Heatwave conditions are expected over northwest India during the next five days, with Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Delhi predicted to bear the maximum impact, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Thursday.A fresh heatwave spell will also commence over east and central India from May 18.The Met office issued an orange alert for Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan and Delhi, emphasising "high health concern" for vulnerable people, including...

Petrol, Diesel Fresh Prices Announced: Check Rates In Your City On May 16

Petrol and Diesel Prices On May 16, 2024: Oil marketing companies have released petrol and diesel prices for May 16, 2024. The price of petrol and diesel is released daily. In such a situation, the driver should get petrol refilled after checking the latest rates. Let us tell you that fuel prices are different in all the cities.Before the Lok Sabha elections 2024, petrol and diesel prices were reduced by Rs 2 on March 14, 2024.Recently, the...

Google I/O 2024: From major Gemini boost to AI scam protection, top 5 features coming to Android phones

Google introduced new AI features at I/O 2024 including Gemini 1.5 language model and AI voice assistant. Android users will enjoy Circle to Search homework assistance, upgraded Gemini Nano AI model, AI scam protection and enhanced Gemini role on Android,

US $200 Million F-22s Show Off Their Aggressive Design During Crazy Takeoff

Welcome back to The Daily Aviation for a feature on the U.S. lethal stealth fighter, the F-22 Raptor, and what it takes to keep this aircraft operational. Voice, text and video editing belong to The Daily Aviation, any use of these content without permission is forbidden. Don't forget to subscribe us on Facebook or Twitter. https://www.facebook.com/DailyAviationArchive https://twitter.com/DailyMDA You have a question or you would like to send us footage. Send us a message.

Bitcoin could see a wave of forced selling as miners face the reality of lower rewards post-halving, research firm says

"If miners were forced to sell even a fraction of their holdings over the coming month this would have a negative impact on markets," Kaiki Research wrote.

Fact Check: Was Shreyas Iyer dropped for reusing to shake PM's hand? Nope, viral video is edited

A viral post alleges that Shreyas Iyer was left out of BCCI's annual contract because he refused to shake PM Modi's hand following the World Cup final loss. India Today found such claims to be baseless.

Deeply Saddened: India On Death Of Retired Colonel Waibhav Anil Kale In Gaza

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said India's Permanent Mission to the UN in New York as well as its mission in Tel Aviv and Ramallah are extending all assistance in the repatriation of mortal remains of Kale to India.

What Happens When US Aircraft Fails to Land on US Aircraft Carrier

Welcome back to The Daily Aviation for a feature on how dangerous it can be to land on a US Aircraft Carrier underway at sea. Voice, text and video editing belong to The Daily Aviation, any use of these content without permission is forbidden. Don't forget to subscribe us on Facebook or Twitter. https://www.facebook.com/DailyAviationArchive https://twitter.com/DailyMDA You have a question or you would like to send us footage. Send us a message.

Zelenskiyy defers travel plans as Russian troops enter Ukraine border town

Fighting raged in the northeastern border town of Vovchansk in the Kharkiv region as Russia opened a new front in its invasion and forced Kyiv to rush in reinforcements.

Fake 'Bomb' Note On Delhi-Vadodara Flight Triggers Emergency Response

Panic gripped a Delhi-Vadodara Air India flight at the IGI airport here after a crew member spotted a tissue paper with the word “bomb” written on it in the aircraft’s washroom, police said on Thursday.The flight was searched after the note was discovered on Wednesday evening but nothing suspicious was found, a police officer said.He said the aircraft was ready for take-off when the crew member spotted the tissue paper at 7 pm. The officer said...

Cannes 2024: Barbie Director Greta Gerwig Addresses #MeToo Movement, Says 'I've Seen Substantive Change'

Filmmaker Greta Gerwig, who is the president of this year's competition jury at the Cannes Film Festival, addressed the growing #MeToo movement in France during a press conference. "I have seen substantive change in the American film community, and I think it's important that we continue to expand that conversation," she said.

Indian student at Stanford says Tim Cook called Apple iPad pro ad 'major fumble', then clarifies it was a 'joke'

A Stanford University student kicked up a storm after he claimed that Apple CEO Tim Cook has criticised the company's latest iPad Pro advertisement, denouncing it as a "major fumble" in response to the widespread backlash it faced last week. Indian student Shaurya Sinha unexpectedly met Cook on a hike and tweeted a picture with him along with his two friends. He claimed that Cook called the advertisement a "major fumble" but went on to clarify...

Firefighter risks all to save 6-year-old boy trapped in flames. Daring rescue video is viral

A viral video showing how a firefighter, with the help of others, reached a six-year-old boy trapped in a burning apartment was shared on Instagram.

Former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi dies after battling cancer

Former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and senior BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi passed away on Monday after battling cancer.

8 dead after two vehicles collide in Madhya Pradesh's Indore

According to the police, at least eight people died in Madhya Pradesh's Indore district when a jeep collided with an unidentified vehicle on the Indore-Ahmedabad National Highway.

Rs 100 DIVIDEND Per Share: Midcap stock fixes RECORD DATE

Rs 100 DIVIDEND Per Share: Honeywell Automation's Board of Directors on Wednesday approved a dividend of Rs 100 per share for its shareholders. The company's dividend yield, at the current market price, stands at 0.18 per cent. The company has also fixed a record date for its upcoming dividend. Check record date of Honeywell Automation dividend 2024

US Navy Most Feared Jet Shoots Off From Aircraft Carrier Like a Rocket

Welcome back to The Daily Aviation for a feature on modern nuclear-powered US Navy Aircraft Carriers and the dangerous operations that take place on them daily. Voice, text and video editing belong to The Daily Aviation, any use of these content without permission is forbidden. Don't forget to subscribe us on Facebook or Twitter. https://www.facebook.com/DailyAviationArchive https://twitter.com/DailyMDA You have a question or you would like to send us footage. Send us a message.

Mumbai Billboard Collapse Claims 14 Lives, Author's Eight-Year-Old Warning Resurfaces

A chilling prophecy made by author Amitav Ghosh eight years ago resurfaced after a massive billboard in Mumbai collapsed during thunderstorms and gusty winds that left 14 persons dead and several others injured. In his book, 'The Great Derangement: Climate Change and the Unthinkable,' Ghosh had forewarned of the potential perils posed by billboards in Mumbai, envisaging them "deadly projectiles" in the event of a cycle. His prescient words...

France declares state of emergency after 4 dead in New Caledonia riots

France declared a state of emergency in New Caledonia for at least 12 days following a second night of unrest over changes to voting rights in the overseas territory, resulting in the deaths of at least four people.According to the French High Commission, more than 130 people have been arrested and over 300 injured.A government spokeswoman, Prisca Thevenot, announced the decision after a cabinet meeting on Wednesday afternoon in Paris, saying it...

Ghatkopar tragedy: Death toll rises to 16 as rescuers continue to dismantle the billboard

Two bodies, one male and one female, were retrieved late on Wednesday. National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel are part of the 130-member rescue team also comprising staff from the fire brigade

Jet Airways Founder Naresh Goyal's Wife Anita Goyal Succumbs to Cancer

She played an integral role in the airline's operations, serving as executive vice president. In 2015, she transitioned to the role of non-executive vice president while retaining her position on the board of directors.