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Abhradeep Saha, best known by his alias ‘Angry Rant Man’, passed away on Tuesday. He was 27. The social media influencer was admitted to the Narayana Cardiac Hospital in Bangalore, due to some serious health complications. Saha underwent an open heart surgery, following which he suffered multiple organ failure and had to be kept on a life support system. Although he responded to treatments earlier, his condition gradually took a turn for the worse. On Sunday, Saha’s father Soumyadeep shared a health update with his fans. “He is really in a critical situation with a life-saving support system, pray for a fast recovery..”

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) announced the final results of the Civil Services Examination (CSE 2024) on April 16. While social media celebrated successful candidates, a tweet by Kunal R. Virulkar, who did not make the list, has captured hearts online. Virulkar shared his journey, revealing, «12 attempts. 7 mains. 5 interviews. NO SELECTION.» His post, reflecting on life's struggles, resonated with many, garnering over 2.2 million views and numerous supportive comments.

Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed Elon Musk-owned social media platform X (previously Twitter) to remove certain posts in India containing political speeches from elected politicians, political parties, and candidates. The ECI stated that these posts violated the model code of conduct and must be taken down. According to a TOI report, X complied with the ECI's orders and restricted access to the posts in question in India. The platform expressed disagreement with the ECI's actions, advocating for expanded freedom of expression for political speech. X has notified affected users and published the takedown orders on its platform for transparency. “The Election Commission of India has issued takedown orders requiring X to act on posts containing political speech shared from elected politicians, political parties and candidates for office. In compliance with the orders, we have withheld these posts for the remainder of the election period; however, we disagree with these actions and maintain that freedom of expression should extend to these posts and political speech in general,” X stated.

Kerala, particularly in Thiruvananthapuram, the state capital, where heavyweight politicians Shashi Tharoor (Congress) and Rajeev Chandrasekhar (BJP) are vying for victory in the Lok Sabha elections. The Kerala Congress has raised questions about Chandrasekhar's ability to implement an infrastructure development plan for Thiruvananthapuram, highlighting that a 7 lm drive on Airport Road from Hebbal to MG Road takes between 45 mins to 1 hour. The Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee brought attention to the contentious steel bridge project on the social media platform X. Proposed by the Siddaramaiah government in 2016 at a cost of Rs 1,300 crore, the nearly 6.7-kilometer steel bridge project sparked widespread protests and became a focal point of contention. Chandrasekhar's candidacy in Thiruvananthapuram has reignited debates surrounding the shelved steel bridge project.

KKR vs RR IPL 2024: Eden Gardens hosted a last-ball thriller on April 16 as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) clashed with Rajasthan Royals (RR). In the battle between table-toppers, the Royals snatched victory in the final ball, disappointing the home crowd. At the end of the match, KKR owner Shah Rukh Khan hugged Jos Buttler - the chief architect of Kolkata’s loss.

Telegram messaging app, one of the most popular social media platforms in Ukraine and Russia, will likely cross 1 billion active monthly users within a year, its founder said in remarks published on Tuesday. In a rare interview, Pavel Durov told U.S. journalist Tucker Carlson that the Dubai-based free cloud-based app that allows users to send and receive messages, calls and other files, is spreading like a «forest fire».

IPL 2024: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) opener Sunil Narine displayed a remarkably composed batting performance against Rajasthan Royals on April 16. Known for his aggressive batting approach, Narine typically goes after every ball he faces. However, in a departure from his usual style, he adopted a mature approach last night and played sensibly without compromising the strike rate.

Donald Trump's hush money trial were seated Tuesday after lawyers grilled the jury pool about their social media posts, political views and personal lives to decide who can sit in fair judgment of the former president. The panelists who were selected are an information technology worker, an English teacher, an oncology nurse, a sales professional, a software engineer and two lawyers.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Social media platform X on April 16 said that it had restrained certain posts in India featuring political content from elected officials, political parties, and candidates for office following directives from the country's Election Commission, Reuters reported. X (formerly known as Twitter), owned by Elon Musk, expressed disagreement with the orders issued by the election commission.

University of Southern California, citing safety concerns and passions around the latest Middle East conflict, has canceled its valedictorian speech from a Muslim student who said she was being silenced by anti-Palestinian hatred for her views on human rights. USC Provost Andrew Guzman said in a statement on Monday that the decision to scrub the traditional valedictorian address at next month's graduation had «nothing to do with freedom of speech» and was simply aimed at protecting campus security.

Oscar winners like “Spotlight" and socially conscious documentaries like “Food, Inc," and “Waiting For Superman" is closing its doors after 20 years. Billionaire Jeff Skoll told his staff of 100 in a memo shared with The Associated Press Tuesday that they were winding down company operations. “This is not a step I am taking lightly," Skoll wrote in the memo.

Tamil Nadu, which host Congress' sitting constituencies such as Kanyakumari, Sivaganga and Virudhunagar, besides Tirunelveli where it is in the fray, are witnessing interesting contests with the Congress leaning a lot on the DMK, while its traditional rival here, the AIADMK, banking on the hope of its core vote base remaining intact in the absence of a charismatic leader even as the BJP is trying to make inroads by attempting a caste concoction. As the southern part has traditionally being lenient for the Congress in the Dravidian political landscape, the BJP is also trying its luck by tapping the local socio-political flavour. While these seats display Congress' fight to retain its bases, it also showcases BJP's experiments with local social engineering as a vehicle for its Hindutva plank.

Narendra Modi on Tuesday attacked the opposition over spreading misinformation about the Constitution and playing politics over it. While speaking in Bihar's Gaya, Modi reiterated his commitment for the constitution of the country and said, «People ask me why I care so much for the poor, the Dalits. I do so because I have risen from among them. I therefore feel indebted to this social class. I also feel indebted towards the Constitution framed by Babasaheb Ambedkar which helped me reach where I am.» Modi also added that 2025 is the 75th year of the Indian Constitution and the government will celebrate it on a similar scale as 75 years of Independence.

Ryan Coogler's upcoming untitled supernatural thriller, shrouded in mystery, has commenced filming in New Orleans. This Warner Bros. project marks Coogler's reunion with Michael B. Jordan, promising a captivating venture into the supernatural realm.

Randeep Surjewala on Tuesday from campaigning for 48 hours over his “derogatory remarks" about BJP leader Hema Malini. The poll body issued a show-cause notice to Surjewala for allegedly making "undignified, uncivilized, and vulgar" remarks about Hema Malini.

UPSC CSE Result 2023 Declared: Aditya Srivastava, the topper of the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2023, hails from Lucknow and completed his schooling at City Montessori School (CMS), Aliganj branch in Lucknow. He had also topped in his 12th class by obtaining 95 per cent. He cleared the UPSC CSE 2023 with electrical engineering as an optional subject.

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Ankur Warikoo, a prominent figure in the entrepreneurial and content creation space, recently shared an inspiring update with his followers. In a post on X, he announced a significant transformation in his physical health, revealing that he had shed 10 kg over the past year. This announcement was accompanied by a teaser for an upcoming video scheduled for release on April 20th, where he will delve into the details of his weight loss journey. In his social media post, Warikoo showcased before-and-after photos, crediting his trainer, Sagar Ahuja, for his remarkable transformation. He proudly declared himself «fat-free» at the age of 43 and expressed hope that his journey would inspire others to prioritize their health.

Lok Sabha General Elections are set to occur in seven phases, beginning on April 19. A voter ID card not only plays a crucial role in the electoral process but also acts as a significant official document for confirming your identity, place of residence, date of birth, and other details. Bank holiday for Lok Sabha Election 2024:Banks in these cities will be closed on April 19 for phase 1 of general elections Voting is a fundamental right in every democratic society and it’s a responsibility of every citizen to cast his vote. Voter ID is a very important document as it verifies the identity and details of the holder.