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In a video posted by the NBA on Instagram, India skipper Rohit Sharma brought his sense of humour to the forefront by humorously addressing the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy in Punjabi. Posing alongside the iconic NBA trophy, Rohit began the video with a playful greeting, saying, 'Oh Larry paaji, kya haal chaal'? from Times of India https://ift.tt/v0XEPeV via IFTTT

South Africa's ruling party is set for its worst results since coming to power 30 years ago. from BBC News https://ift.tt/u2RVfZ5

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Sawa Pontyjska is one of several film festival guests filmed in encounters with a security guard. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jC1phS2

The BBC's Jeremy Bowen explains why there could be a dangerous summer ahead in Ukraine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/W0onR3G

Netflix plans to disable the download option on its Windows app, affecting offline watching for users. Rumours suggest a significant downgrade for Windows PC and laptop viewers. from Times of India https://ift.tt/HaPt9Lu via IFTTT

The BBC witnessed children picking jasmine in Egypt, a major exporter of the flowers’ oil. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p2oIax8

The Gujarat high court expressed strong distrust in the state's ability to implement corrective measures, reprimanding the Rajkot Municipal Corporation for allowing the illegal operation of TRP Game Zone, where a fire killed 28 people. The court demanded accountability from officials and expressed frustration over repeated failures to prevent such tragedies despite past directives. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Q5uiaAy via IFTTT

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BJP candidate Prasanta Jagadev, from Khurda assembly constituency, was arrested for allegedly vandalising an EVM and assaulting polling personnel during voting in Odisha. from Times of India https://ift.tt/cWN4xBY via IFTTT

Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner expressed his affection and gratitude towards the team's mentor, Gautam Gambhir, with a heartfelt kiss after KKR clinched their third Indian Premier League (IPL) title. from Times of India https://ift.tt/bUj0nrd via IFTTT

Hospitals and markets in El Fasher are experiencing "violent artillery shelling", a resident says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/93HTZoA

The rapper was due to play a concert at Manchester's Co-op Live venue. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PRrokEv

Dance Deewane Season 4 concluded with Gaurav Sharma and Nithin NJ emerging as winners. Judged by Madhuri Dixit Nene and Suniel Shetty, the show featured unique communication challenges overcome through dance. from Times of India https://ift.tt/tfVARgU via IFTTT

The BBC's international editor explains how Russia is seizing the opportunity to hit Ukraine in new deadly strikes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mWVyd7q

At least 22 people, including children, have died in a fire at a games arcade in India, local officials say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yPfeRxV

The government urges Tower Semiconductor to enhance its chip fabrication proposal in India by partnering with companies offering advanced nodes like 28 nm, 40 nm, 55 nm, and 65 nm to align with the India Semiconductor Mission. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ODTpocB via IFTTT

After scoring a mere 17 in the Eliminator against RCB, another flop show from Sanju Samson made his playoffs record even worse. Since 2013, Samson has just a single half-century in 9 IPL play-off matches that also include 6 scores below 20. Earlier, pace duo of Trent Boult and Avesh Khan snapped three wickets each but SRH managed to post a competitive 175 for nine. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ce1hrPY via IFTTT

IMF sets strict conditions for Pakistan's budget, demanding parliamentary approval for a $6-8 billion bailout package. The budget for 2024-25 will test PM Shehbaz Sharif's ability to meet IMF's tough requirements. from Times of India https://ift.tt/5DqBtsk via IFTTT

He says local leaders should engage in dialogue to find a new deal for the archipelago's future. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3xOrwep

Rishab Shetty, who rose to fame with his highly acclaimed film 'Kantara', recently visited the Divya Kshetra Hariharapura in Karnataka, situated on the banks of the river Thunga. Accompanied by his wife Pragathi Shetty and their children, the actor sought blessings from Paramapoojya Mahaswamiji. from Times of India https://ift.tt/eFkVmIn via IFTTT

A winemaker makes the extraordinary discovery of bones dating back 30,000 years ago during renovations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aJvtDYV

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Google's latest AI model, Gemini, got its name from the Latin term for 'twins,' symbolizing the merger of Google's DeepMind and Brain research teams. Jeff Dean, co-technical lead, shared the space-themed origin of the name, highlighting adaptability and multi-perspective capabilities. from Times of India https://ift.tt/uyt7mYa via IFTTT

Martial law and a desire for stability keeps the Ukrainian leader in power without new elections. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WcVpwyb

Iran has been largely barred from purchasing new aircraft or aircraft components from US or European suppliers since the revolution of 1979, leaving both military and civilian operators cut off from heavyweights Boeing Co. and Airbus SE and reliant on patched-up vehicles from earlier eras. from Times of India https://ift.tt/auqWFnp via IFTTT

CSK's chances of making the playoffs were dashed on Saturday after they lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League match. During the match, Dhoni batted for about four overs, amassing 25 runs at a strike rate of 192.31. Following CSK's heartbreaking loss, all eyes and cameras were on Dhoni, eagerly waiting for him to hint at his future plans. However, the veteran wicketkeeper remained tight-lipped, leaving fans in suspense about what lies ahead. from Times of India https://ift.tt/0yLpk8I via IFTTT

The Bhartiya Janata Party's Sambit Patra landed in huge controversy on Monday after calling Lord Jagannath a 'bhakt' (devotee) of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Patra, who is the BJP candidate from Puri Lok Sabha seat, was speaking to reporters as PM Modi led a roadshow in the morning. Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik hit out at Patra for the remark asking "BJP to keep the Lord above any political discourse". from Times of India https://ift.tt/rev1A53 via IFTTT

Manisha, from the Thorat family in Maharashtra's Beed district, marries at 18, a departure from her sisters' early weddings. 'Gate-cane' weddings in the sugarcane industry, known as 'koyta padhhati', fuel child marriages. Reetika Subramanian's research at the University of Cambridge explores the impact of 'gate-cane weddings' on young girls. from Times of India https://ift.tt/f3jVbpB via IFTTT

Libaru Korram, abducted by Maoists at 16, clears Class 10 exam and inspires others to return to education. He aims to help his wife clear Class 10 and continue his own education. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2sQj3Kl via IFTTT

Scientists have discovered a long-buried branch of the Nile river that once flowed alongside more than 30 pyramids in Egypt, potentially solving the mystery of how ancient Egyptians transported the massive stone blocks to build the famous monuments. Exactly how ancient Egyptians managed to build such huge and long-standing structures has been one of history's great mysteries. from Times of India https://ift.tt/e8j02zN via IFTTT

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Nigeria's women's minister says she has filed a court order to stop the ceremony planned for next week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kCtnRT3

A Supreme Court bench recalled a verdict for breaching 'stare decisis' judicial discipline and criticized a previous judgment on the Bhagat Ram case. The bench faulted the judgment for ignoring the 1967 Bhagat Ram case ruling on redistribution of unused land among original owners. from Times of India https://ift.tt/OfAGSj7 via IFTTT

It says Israel must be forced to stop its operation in Rafah, in a fresh bid to the UN's top court. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rQMeomg

Nasa is gearing up to send astronauts back to the moon and has unveiled its blueprint for the inaugural lunar railway system, dubbed FLOAT (Flexible Levitation on a Track). Engineers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in California are presently spearheading the development of the FLOAT system. The project is designed to create a "robotic transport system" that will support the future lunar activities of astronauts visiting the moon from Times of India https://ift.tt/LTIxloK via IFTTT

Flash floods, landslides, and a destructive stream of cold lava from Mount Marapi, which is an active volcano in Sumatra, Indonesia, caused the deaths of at least 43 people and left 19 individuals missing over the past weekend. Cold lava, also known as "lahar' in Javanese, comprises a mixture of water and rock fragments that flows rapidly down the slopes of a volcano. from Times of India https://ift.tt/r7JsRpV via IFTTT

Gujarat Titans' aspirations for qualifying for the Indian Premier League playoffs were dashed on Monday when rain forced their must-win match against Kolkata Knight Riders to be abandoned without a single ball being bowled. As a result, KKR secured a top-two finish with 19 points from 13 games and a spot in the Qualifier 1. Meanwhile, GT, the runners-up from last year and champions of 2022, are eliminated from playoff contention, accumulating 11 points from 13 matches. from Times of India https://ift.tt/WMjd0bf via IFTTT

Pro-Palestinian students booed the comedian who has been a vocal supporter of Israel during the war in Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/M4CJNjz

On Sunday, Royal Challengers Bangalore displayed exceptional bowling and fielding prowess to secure a crucial 47-run victory over Delhi Capitals, keeping their IPL playoff aspirations alive. Despite setting a modest target of 188 runs, courtesy of a blazing half-century from the in-form Rajat Patidar, RCB's bowlers dismantled the lackluster Delhi Capitals lineup, restricting them to just 140 runs in 19.1 overs. from Times of India https://ift.tt/fjAEN6L via IFTTT

BSF troops in Jammu opened fire on a Pakistani drone near the international border in the Ramgarh sector of J&K's Samba. Pakistani agencies have been using drones to deliver weapons, counterfeit currency, and narcotics in border regions, posing a challenge for security forces. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Ud1s4h6 via IFTTT

Dozens of VCU grads left during Gov Glenn Youngkin's speech, in part over his comments on campus protests. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FuREDtJ

The singer, Joost Klein, had been among the favourites to win the contest in Malmö, Sweden. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1Tzbply

Latana survey shows US approval drop in MENA and Europe, while attitudes towards China and Russia improve globally. Differing views on economic ties and potential sanctions are evident in the survey. from Times of India https://ift.tt/PjwGtv0 via IFTTT

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Footage posted to social media shows chaotic scenes in Senegal's capital, Dakar. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2Q9J5AY

Israeli tanks reportedly mass close to built-up areas of the south Gaza city amid constant shelling. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UJTPFat

BBC Verify has been tracking Russia's attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. from BBC News https://ift.tt/r9BDYKU

NLRB judge orders Amazon to inform employees of CEO Andy Jassy's labor law violation. Jassy criticized unionization, threatening employees' empowerment. Amazon plans to appeal, emphasizing free speech rights and the need for diverse perspectives. from Times of India https://ift.tt/8pFjhco via IFTTT

Why the Nordic nation, despite its reputation for social equality, has so many billionaires. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UPxS3Es

Chennai Super Kings' pacer Matheesha Pathirana's participation in the current IPL season seems to be over as he returns to Sri Lanka to recuperate from a hamstring injury. The right-arm fast bowler appeared in six matches this IPL season, claiming 13 wickets with an economy rate of 7.68. Pathirana's final game for CSK was their 78-run win against Sunrisers Hyderabad, where he bowled two overs and took the wickets of Aiden Markram and Heinrich Klaasen. from Times of India https://ift.tt/juvfsYq via IFTTT

Video shows people jumping for joy and chanting joyously outside Al Aqsa hospital in Central Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IZP5Mld

In a scintillating display, Sunil Narine's explosive knock of 81 runs off just 39 balls powered Kolkata Knight Riders to a dominant victory over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 98 runs, catapulting them to the top of the IPL table on Sunday. Narine's blistering innings, adorned with six fours and seven sixes, steered Kolkata to a formidable total of 235-6 after they were put in to bat first in Lucknow's final home game of the season. from Times of India https://ift.tt/YIaNeco via IFTTT

The world's biggest song contest reaches its finale on Saturday and contestants have arrived in style. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NTWpyE3

Royal Challengers Bengaluru nearly sabotaged their own chances midway through the match, but captain Faf du Plessis's explosive half-century had enough power to propel them to a four-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans in their IPL match on Saturday. This victory moved RCB up to seventh place in the standings with eight points from 11 matches, keeping their hopes for a playoff spot mathematically alive. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ZSgpd0c via IFTTT

Israeli authorities said they were investigating the death of orthopaedic surgeon Dr Adnan Al-Bursh. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XpHNbmg

Pakistan and China collaborated to launch iCube-Qamar for a lunar mission. The satellite will orbit the moon as part of Beijing’s Chang’e-6 mission, collecting data on the lunar magnetic field and taking images for research. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3VbO9Fd via IFTTT

WhatsApp banned 7.9M accounts in India, with 1,430,000 proactively banned. 12,782 grievance requests received. Abuse detection at various stages, emphasizing prevention of harmful behavior. from Times of India https://ift.tt/0kUosLI via IFTTT

Pakistan army's Gen Munir emphasizes adherence to constitutional limits, warns against interference. Public discontent rises post Imran Khan's removal. Military's dominance and influence in non-military spheres are highlighted. Pakistan Supreme Court hears case involving ISI and judges. Gen Munir was quoted as talking about constitutional limits at a passing out parade at the Pakistan Air Force Academy in Risalpur, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. from Times of India https://ift.tt/f8MFhHx via IFTTT

The government led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has instructed the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and other telecom companies to deactivate the mobile phone SIM cards of more than 500,000 individuals who have failed to submit their tax returns. The development came a day after Shehbaz Sharif pledged at the closing plenary session of the World Economic Forum (WEF) special conference in Riyadh. from Times of India https://ift.tt/4OqSWQU via IFTTT

The exhibition was on display in Moscow's Victory Park, it included British hardware given to Ukraine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Up9EBRc

Workers take to the streets across the globe, as more than 200 protesters are arrested in Istanbul. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9QH6LtZ

Hamas has not yet responded to the latest proposal, which reportedly includes a 40-day ceasefire. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PlVLkb3