PM Modi to campaign in Odisha May 6

Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to campaign for the BJP candidates in Odisha's Berhampur and Nabarangpur Lok Sabha constituencies May 6, a leader of the saffron party said Wednesday. Modi will address his first public meeting at 10...

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Noida resident held for sharing deepfake video of UP CM Yogi Adityanath

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Noida: A man was arrested in Noida by the Special Task Force (STF) of Uttar Pradesh Police for allegedly posting an AI-generated "deepfake" video of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, officials said Thursday. The video was used to spread misleading facts, strengthening anti-national elements, Additional Director General of Police (UP STF) Amitabh Yash said. "On May 1, an AI-generated deepfake video of the Uttar Pradesh chief minister went viral after it was...

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Excise policy case: Manish Sisodia moves Delhi HC against trial court order denying bail

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New Delhi: Former Deputy Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party leader Manish Sisodia Thursday moved the Delhi High Court challenging a trial court’s order denying him regular bail in cases by CBI and ED related to the excise policy case. Special Judge Kaveri Baweja of Rouse Avenue Court had April 30, refused to grant bail to Sisodia who was seeking regular bail a second time. On Thursday, the case was urgently...

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US imposes further sanctions against Russia

Washington: The US government is targeting Russia's weapons production with new sanctions, the US Treasury Department said. Nearly 200 companies and 80 individuals in third countries such as China, Belgium, and Slovakia, which allegedly support Russia in the procurement of materials for its weapons programme, are affected, it added Wednesday. The sanctions are also aimed at Russia's production of chemical and biological weapons. "Today’s actions will further disrupt and degrade Russia’s...

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Death toll in China highway collapse rises to 36

Beijing: A section of a highway collapsed after heavy rains in southern China, sending cars tumbling down a slope and leaving at least 36 people dead, authorities said Thursday. The Meizhou city government said that 23 vehicles had been found in a pit after a 17.9-metre-long section of the highway gave way at about 2 a.m. Wednesday. Thirty other people had injuries, none of them life-threatening, a government statement said. Parts...

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Lookout notice issued against Prajwal Revanna in sex scandal case

Lookout notice issued against Prajwal Revanna in sex scandal case

Kalaburagi: Karnataka Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara Thursday said a lookout circular has been issued to arrest Hassan JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna who is facing allegations of sexually abusing women. On Prajwal seeking seven more days to appear before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the case as he is abroad, he said there is no provision...

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Noida resident held for sharing deepfake video of UP CM Yogi Adityanath

Noida: A man was arrested in Noida by the Special Task Force (STF) of Uttar Pradesh Police for allegedly posting an AI-generated "deepfake" video of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, officials said Thursday. The video was used to spread misleading facts, strengthening anti-national elements, Additional Director General of Police (UP STF) Amitabh Yash said. "On May 1, an...

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik files nomination from Kantabanji Assembly seat

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik files nomination from Kantabanji Assembly seat

Bhubaneswar: BJD president and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Thursday filed his nomination papers from Kantabanji assembly segment under Bolangir parliamentary constituency in the state's western region, two days after he filed his papers from his traditional Hinjili seat in Ganjam district. After reaching Tushra Airstrip, Patnaik led a procession to the sub-collector's office at Titlagarh and...

Amul to sponsor USA cricket team in T20 World Cup

New Delhi: Indian dairy giant Amul will sponsor the USA cricket team in the T20 World Cup in June, the country's cricket board announced Thursday. The USA will be making their tournament debut as co-hosts of the tournament beginning June 1. Part of the event, including the semifinals and finals, will take place in the Caribbean. Amul...

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Sex scandal: Prajwal Revanna to arrive May 15 amid political slugfest; his ex-driver goes missing

Bengaluru: The political slugfest continued Thursday in Karnataka over the obscene video scandal involving former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda’s grandson and suspended JD(S) leader Prajwal Revanna. Prajwal Revanna’s obscene video showing sexual harassment and abuse of women has taken the political circles in Karnataka by storm ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. Meanwhile, sources stated that...

Joe Biden keeps quiet as Gaza protesters, police clash on college campuses

Washington: President Joe Biden is staying mum about student protests and police crackdowns as Republicans try to turn campus unrest over the war in Gaza into a campaign cudgel against Democrats. Tension at colleges and universities has been building for days as some demonstrators refuse to remove encampments and administrators turn to law enforcement to clear them...

Salman Khan is back from London, leaves airport with beefed up security

Mumbai: Hindi film superstar Salman Khan returned to Mumbai after his trip from London amid tight security. Salman was spotted at the Kalina airport in Mumbai, where he was seen being escorted out with his bodyguard Shera and several other security members. The Dabangg star, dressed in a dark-hued jacket and a baseball cap, headed straight to...

This is just the start, goal is to play for India: Mayank Yadav

IPL 2024: Mayank Yadav doubtful for remaining league matches for LSG

Lucknow: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) pacer Mayank Yadav, who walked off the field due to abdominal soreness during the match against Mumbai Indians (MI) Tuesday, is likely to miss the remaining league matches of the IPL 2024 as his recovery will take more time than earlier expected, sources told IANS. "He is not in bad condition, but...

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LS polls: Repolling at Ajmer booth begins

Jaipur: Repolling necessitated by a misplaced voters' register at a booth in Ajmer Lok Sabha constituency began at 7 am Thursday. The Election Commission of India had declared polling held at this booth in the second phase April 26 void after 17-A register (of voters) got misplaced by the presiding officer and announced repolling. Elaborate security and...

 

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