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Israel launches airstrikes in Yemen after missile lands near Tel Aviv
Israel launched airstrikes on Yemen’s Hodeidah port Monday, injuring 21, in retaliation for a Houthi missile that landed near Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport—the first to bypass Israeli defenses. The Houthis vowed further attacks and warned airlines to avoid Israel. The escalation highlights rising regional tensions as Yemen’s Houthis intensify actions in response to Israel’s Gaza offensive.
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Amazon is changing its salary structure, here's who the new guidelines favour
Amazon is revamping its compensation strategy, rewarding veteran top performers with up to 110% of their pay range for consistent excellence over four years. First-time high achievers and those with fluctuating performance will see reduced payouts.
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‘It’s a boy’: Israeli soldiers blow up Gaza building in viral gender reveal video
Israeli soldiers sparked outrage after a video surfaced showing them destroying a building in Gaza for a 'gender reveal party,' celebrating the birth of a boy with blue smoke. This occurred amidst escalating military actions, including a controversial plan approved by Prime Minister Netanyahu to capture and control the entire Gaza Strip indefinitely, potentially displacing hundreds of thousands of Palestinians.
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Samyukta Maharashtra: how a linguistic movement built a State
Maharashtra Day has been celebrated since 1960 on May 1, along with International Labour Day. Looking back at the history of the formation of the State, one must acknowledge the contribution of Lokshahir Annabhau Sathe and Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
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The implications of caste enumeration
While there is a vast political leadership who came through the lanes of OBC politics, there has also been a concentration of certain OBC communities in these spaces. The upcoming Census, with caste enumeration, could create a window of opportunity for the inclusion of those communities who have been left behind
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'To accommodate Dhoni ...': Gavaskar urges cap on uncapped player salaries
Sunil Gavaskar has expressed concerns over BCCI's decision. The board altered rules to favour MS Dhoni as an uncapped player. Gavaskar questions the high salaries for uncapped players in IPL. He believes this move could harm Indian cricket's future. Gavaskar urges BCCI to reverse the rule change. He wants to limit salaries for uncapped players.
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Pak troops resorts to unprovoked firing along LoC in 8 sectors across J-K, Indian Army retaliates
Indian Army responded in a proportionate manner to the firing in areas opposite Kupwara, Baramulla, Poonch, Rajouri, Mendhar, Naushera, Sunderbani, and Akhnoor in J&K
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Pak violates ceasefire along LoC for 12th day, Army responds in 'proportionate' manner
Tensions escalate along the Line of Control as Pakistani troops initiated unprovoked firing in eight forward areas of Jammu and Kashmir, marking the 12th consecutive night of ceasefire violations. This follows the Pahalgam terror attack, prompting a strong response from Indian forces.
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Ajaz Khan unreachable after rape case filed; Mumbai Police launch search
Actor Ajaz Khan faces serious allegations. Mumbai Police are searching for him after a r*pe complaint. He is also under scrutiny for his show 'House Arrest' on Ullu app. The show features explicit content. It has sparked outrage and legal action. Complaints have been filed against Khan and the show's producer. The National Commission for Women has condemned the show.
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Internship for undergraduate students, mandatory under NEP, remains a challenge for West Bengal colleges
As the National Education Policy, implemented in 2023, a student can exit college at any time — after a year, two years, or after finishing the full course — but not without doing an internship
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BJP’s Vanathi Srinivasan flags security concerns in Coimbatore
Leading a protest in Coimbatore to condemn the Pahalgam attack BJP MLA Vanathi Srinivasan criticised the Tamil Nadu government’s approach to national security.
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MP girl held for recording bathing videos of girl students, sharing with boyfriend
A tech institute in Jabalpur is facing a scandal reminiscent of the Chandigarh 'video leak' of 2022. A second-year female student has been arrested for allegedly recording inappropriate videos of other women in the hostel bathroom and sharing them with her boyfriend in Delhi. The accused was caught in the act by a fellow student, leading to a police complaint.
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Russian embassy invites Naveen Patnaik to reception marking victory in Great Patriotic War
The embassy said, among the heroes we pay tribute to is your late father, Biju Patnaik ji, a valiant pilot of the Indian National Airways who participated in the Stalingrad Operation
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US court blocks Trump's bid to end legal status for 400,000 migrants
A federal appeals court rejected Donald Trump's effort to end temporary legal status for thousands of migrants, hindering his immigration crackdown. The court declined to suspend a previous ruling blocking the Department of Homeland Security from ending humanitarian parole granted under President Biden. Judges argued the administration failed to demonstrate the legality of categorically terminating parole, favoring individual case reviews.
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Bill Gates writes 'Congratulations' message for Warren Buffet: 'My life changed…
Bill Gates has lauded Warren Buffett as a mentor, friend, and one of history's greatest investors and philanthropists, following Berkshire Hathaway's shareholder meeting. Gates emphasized Buffett's profound impact on his life, highlighting his integrity, humor, and generosity. He also acknowledged Buffett's legacy of inspiring future generations through both business acumen and philanthropic endeavors, noting their 30-year friendship and collaborative efforts.
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Trading in Bitcoin in India is refined way of doing Hawala business: Supreme Court
A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N. Kotiswar Singh made the remarks while dealing with a bail application of Shailesh Babulal Bhatt who was arrested by the police for alleged illegal Bitcoin trade
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‘Sorry Karnataka’: Sonu Nigam apologises after 'Kannada remarks’ at Bengaluru event
Singer Sonu Nigam has publicly apologized to Karnataka's people following an FIR against him for allegedly making derogatory remarks about the Kannadiga community during a Bengaluru music event. The apology, which Sonu Nigam posted on Instagram, came after police issued a notice requiring the singer to appear for an investigation.
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Assam villagers oppose transfer of wetland grazing field for logistics park
The Dorabeel Village Grazing Field Protection Convening Committee said the move to hand over the land in Kamrup district to a Kolkata-based company would affect more than 3,000 families
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