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Cong Puri candidate Sucharita Mohanty returns ticket over lack of party funding The police are also waiting for the post-mortem report of the politician. The family of Jeyakumar Dhanasingh has also alleged foul play citing a complaint he filed with the Superintendent of Police on April 30.

Poonch IAF Convoy Attack: Security personnel conducted a search operation today morning (May 5) in response to a terrorist attack on an Indian Air Force (IAF) convoy, officials told ANI. The attack in Poonch on May 4 resulted in the loss of one personnel's life. Officials indicated that the purpose of the search operation was to locate the terrorists responsible for the attack, as per the ANI report.

Homeopathy for covid-19: panacea or false hope? Rajpuria is not alone in her faith in this alternative form of medicine. According to a report by Business Research Insights, the global homeopathic medicine market size was $854.4 million in 2021 and the market is projected to touch $1687.98 Million By 2031. As per the Ministry of Ayush, homeopathy is the second most popular system of medicine after allopathy in India with roughly 10% of the population relying solely on homeopathy for treatment and as per a Statista report, as of January 2021, there were approximately more than three lakh homeopathy doctors across India.

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) planning its next Moon mission – Chandrayaan-4, also aimed at bringing back lunar samples. Here's a look at the difference between China's latest Chang'e-6 mission, its 2026 mission, Chang'e 7, which aims to explore lunar south pole and India's Chandrayaan 4 mission. As per the CNSA, the Chang'e 6 is the world's first attempt to retrieve substances from the moon's far side – the side which is not visible from the Earth.

Delhi Congress president Arvinder Singh Lovely joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday, Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj took a swipe at the ruling party, accusing it of «breaking opposition parties». The AAP leader, while speaking to the reporters here, also came down heavily on Lovely and said that the latter's entry into the BJP was already anticipated since he stepped down as the Delhi Congress president in protest against the party's alliance with INDIA bloc partner AAP. «The day he resigned from Congress, almost everybody got to know that he would be joining the BJP. This is the politics of BJP, they break other parties but even after doing all these things, INDIA alliance is going to win all the 7 seats in Delhi,» Saurabh Bharadwaj said.

In the January-to-March quarter, Amazon’s cloud computing arm Amazon Web Services, Microsoft’s Azure and Google Cloud grew at 17%, 31% and 28%, respectively, the companies reported. Analysts said this was a sign that AI is contributing to the growth and that overall cloud spending is also accelerating, Reuters reported. On the other hand, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg in its earnings call emphasised the company’s longterm investment in AI, which led to its shares sinking by 19% on Wednesday, wiping out over $200 billion in market capitalisation. US NEWSPAPERS SUE MICROSOFT, OPE

Aided by the growth in ecommerce, competition in liquids cleaners is heating up with the entry of multiple new players — not just in cities but in smaller towns too. According to a recent report by researcher Kantar, just two categories in the home and personal care segment added more than 10 million new consumers in 2023, both in the liquid format. Liquid fabric softeners and washes added 14 million and 13.1 million new users, respectively. Against the overall fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market growth of 5%, these segments grew 13% and 20% each, Kantar estimated.

A series of demographic forces reshaping Canada has left many adult Canadians “sandwiched” between unpaid caregiving responsibilities for the generations coming before and after them.

Amazing Digital Circus: Episode 2’, need not wait any further. The show has been released. The show follows Pomni, who is a human trapped in the virtual world and she has no memory of her previous past. She is now controlled by Crazy Maine, who is the ringleader of her new circumstances. The first episode was released on October 13, 2023 and ever since the fans were waiting patiently for the next episode. Here are the key details regarding the series.

Francis Ford Coppola's ambitious project 'Megalopolis' unveils its first teaser, showcasing Adam Driver in a daring stunt. The film, self-financed by Coppola, promises a star-studded cast and a gripping narrative set against the backdrop of a post-apocalyptic New York City. Coppola's Passion Project

Colin Farrell leading the cast as John Sugar, a private investigator delving into the disappearance of a Hollywood executive's granddaughter, the show has kept audiences on the edge of their seats. Sugar Episode 6 Revelation

Taylor Swift, a name synonymous with record-breaking achievements in the music industry, has once again captivated fans with her upcoming Eras Tour. As anticipation builds for her European leg starting from May 9th in Paris, Swift enthusiasts are met with an unexpected surprise – cheaper ticket prices compared to previous tours, especially in the United States.

An ongoing lawsuit in the UK over Covid vaccination has caused a global furore, including in India.UK’s The Telegraph has reported that AstraZeneca admitted in court documents that its Covid vaccinecan cause blood clots in rare instances. The pharma major is facing a class action lawsuit over claimsthat its vaccine, developed with University of Oxford, caused death and injuries. In India, where themajority of people were administered Covishield, as the AstraZeneca vaccine was known here, thenews has caused concern. Dr Shahid Jameel, virologist and research fellow at Green Templeton College,University of Oxford, tells Indulekha Aravind that there is no cause for worry as benefits far outweigh risks. But playing politics with this, he says, is both wrong and dangerous. Edited excerpts:

Copacabana Palace hotel, where Madonna is staying, hoping to catch a glimpse of the pop star. During the sound check on the stage that's in front of her hotel, they danced on the sand. “Since Madonna arrived here, I've been coming every day with this outfit to welcome my idol, my diva, my pop queen," said Rosemary de Oliveira Bohrer, 69, who was supporting a gold-colored cone bra and a black cap.

Kotak Mahindra Bank is stepping up efforts and investments to resolve technology concerns raised by the banking regulator and regain approval to resume normal operations, said Ashok Vaswani, managing director and chief executive officer, on Saturday. The lender reported an 18% rise in net profit from a year ago at Rs 4,133 crore in the three months ended March 31. Profit got a boost from higher interest income due to lending besides lower provisions and income tax refunds. Vaswani said the Reserve Bank of India’s curbs have an impact on the franchise and reputation though the financial impact is expected to be limited.

Cinco de Mayo approaches, renowned eateries and beverage brands are gearing up to treat customers to a delightful array of deals and discounts. From mouthwatering Mexican cuisine to refreshing cocktails, there's something for everyone to savor. Here's a glimpse of the festive offerings awaiting patrons:

Russia has opened a criminal case against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and put him on a wanted list, the state news agency TASS reported on Saturday, an announcement Ukraine dismissed as evidence of Moscow's «desperation». TASS reported that the Russian Interior Ministry database showed Zelenskiy was on a wanted list but gave no further details.

Maze Runner, which is a sci-fi hit, is back after a long period of time. After the successful original series, which ran from 2014 to 2018, a new movie will be made but a little differently. This has been reported by ‘The Hollywood Reporter’. The 20th Century Studios is developing a new series based on the book written by James Dashner. The book titled “The Maze Runner” was published in 2009 and then was adopted into a movie.

Sandeshkhali women, who weren't sexually assaulted, were projected as 'rape' victims on the instructions of Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari. The purported video was broadcast by a local television channel. Mint couldn't independently verify the video.

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Fortnite enthusiasts, get ready for another thrilling Marvel crossover as the popular game collaborates with Loki, the god of mischief. Here's a sneak peek at the upcoming Loki and Sylvie Laufeydottir cosmetics rumored to hit the Fortnite item shop soon, as per a Dexerto report.