Housefull 5 teaser: Akshay Kumar’s comedy film turns into a murder mystery

Entertainment April 30, 2025

The wildest cruise of the year is here with Housefull 5 whose teaser promises "five times the madness, mayhem, and mirth." The beloved comedy franchise is back, and this time it's not just another laugh riot, it's India’s only comedy franchise to reach its fifth installment.

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TMC and BJP are engaged in a fierce war of words over Bengal’s cultural heritage, with Tagore and Bankim Chandra at the centre of the clash.

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Vande Mataram vs Jana Gana Mana: New front in TMC, BJP war before 2026 polls

Cities 11 hr ago

The TMC and BJP in West Bengal are in conflict over Rabindranath Tagore and Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, with the BJP celebrating 150 years of Vande Mataram and the TMC accusing them of insulting Tagore. The TMC declared that all schools would sing Tagore's song while the BJP accused them of appeasement politics. The TMC organized a rally to pay tribute to Tagore and protest the BJP's actions.

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Italy's Sandro Tonali, center, runs with the ball during a Group I, World Cup qualifier soccer match between Israel and Italy at the Nagyerdei Stadium in Debrecen, Hungary, Monday, Sept. 8, 2025. (AP Photo)

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Is FIFA planning to change seeding rule that could help Italy?

Sports -299 min ago

English football media shocked as Italy risks not qualifying for third World Cup. Coach Gattuso makes light of situation but recent FIFA rule change gives Italy a chance to qualify for 2026 World Cup. New players called up for upcoming games as Italy aims to secure qualification and avoid top seeded teams in group stage.

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Karthik Venkataraman walks in the playing hall during his third round clash at the FIDE World Cup in Goa. (PHOTO: FIDE via Michal Walusza)

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FIDE World Cup: Karthik Venkataraman becomes 5th Indian to enter Round 4; Vidit eliminated

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Karthik Venkataraman becomes fifth Indian to reach fourth round at FIDE World Cup, alongside Arjun Erigaisi, R Praggnanandhaa, Pentala Harikrishna, and Pranav V. Vidit Gujrathi and SL Narayanan are eliminated in Round 3 tiebreaks. Karthik shares his journey in chess and upcoming match against Le Quang Liem. He considers winning Nationals twice as his biggest achievement.

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Anish Bhanwala after winning the silver medal in ISSF World Championships in Cairo. (Image via Special Arrangement)

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Anish Bhanwala wins India’s 1st ever 25m rapid medal at Shooting World Championships

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Bhanwala, who has shown rapid strides over the last two years, became the first Indian shooter to ever win a medal in the men’s 25m rapid fire event at the World Championships with a silver in the final at Cairo, Egypt.

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The 1975 World Cup winning squad. (Photo Credit: Hockey India)

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How an inspired substitution helped India win its only Hockey World Cup till date

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India has won the Olympic men's hockey gold medal no less than eight times, but the 1975 World Cup victory has not been repeated in the subsequent half a century. In fact, not once have managed even a podium finish in the 13 editions of the marquee tournament since that day in Kuala Lumpur, despite hosting three of the last four World Cups.

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The interested parties had till November 7, 5pm to submit the tenders. But on Friday, when the deadline expired, the AIFF, embarrassingly, did not have a single bid. (Photo Credit: ISL)

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AIFF to submit report to Supreme Court after failed ISL tender process

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The All India Football Federation (AIFF) said in a statement on Sunday said that Justice (retd.) Nageswara Rao, chairperson of its Bid Evaluation Committee, will submit his report to the Supreme Court after the federation didn't receive a single bid for the troubled Indian Super League's (ISL) commercial rights.

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SN Sinha, Bihar's 19th CM, had a long and diverse political career. He was chosen as CM by PM Rajiv Gandhi, but his tenure was marred by the 1989 Bhagalpur riots and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha's agitation. This led to Congress losing its traditional vote base and Sinha's family also suffered setbacks. He was asked to resign after VP Singh became PM, and his legacy is carried on by his family.

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Anish Giri gives an interview during the third round of the FIDE World Cup in Goa. (PHOTO: FIDE via Eteri Kublashvili)

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Anish Giri shuts down ‘exaggerated and ridiculous’ criticism of FIDE World Cup

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Scrutiny of conditions at FIDE World Cup in Goa after Nepomniachtchi's complaints. While some players praised the conditions, Caruana's second claimed there were bedbugs. Giri shuts down claims, saying they're exaggerated and ridiculous. He also jokes about traveling with a second and blames losses on them.

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In the first phase (6 November 2025) for 121 constituencies, the voter turnout was 64.66%, a record for the state.

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Bihar Election: Lost your Voter ID card? Carry any of these 12 documents to cast your vote

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The second phase of the 2025 Bihar Legislative Assembly election will take place on November 11, with 122 constituencies in 20 districts. 1,302 candidates, including 136 women, are running and the Election Commission has listed 12 valid photo IDs for voters.

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Even Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta lauded Sunderland's never-say-die spirit and their disrupting prowess. (AP Photo)

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How moving the advertising boards helped Sunderland halt Arsenal juggernaut

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Ahead of Saturday's home game against the Gunners, Sunderland decided to move the advertising boards around the edge of the playing area at the Stadium of Light closer to the touchline so that it became difficult for the visiting team to launch long throws.

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Beth Mooney’s light-hearted response to Jemimah Rodrigues’ quip

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Jemimah Rodrigues joked about not being allowed into Australia after defeating the defending champions in the Women's World Cup semifinals. Beth Mooney responded with a light-hearted comment during a Women's Big Bash League match. Rodrigues' unbeaten 127 runs helped India beat Australia in the semifinals.

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SEBI digital gold warning: Market regulator flags risks, issues advisory for investors

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SEBI warns against investing in unregulated digital gold products offered online, clarifies that only investments in regulated gold products through registered intermediaries are allowed. Lack of regulation and potential risks highlighted by market regulator.

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With 33rd Ranji Trophy century, Paras Dogra holds fort at Kotla and gives J&K lead

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Local dignitaries, including BCCI president Mithun Manhas and national selector RP Singh, attended the Ranji Trophy match between Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir on Day 2. J&K captain Paras Dogra, aged 40, impressed with a century in front of his former teammates and friends. Despite not playing for the national team, Dogra's passion for the game remains strong as he leads his team.

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The Indian Express understands that in case there is a semi-final clash between India and Pakistan then both countries will play in Colombo and second semi-final will be held in Mumbai. (File Photo)

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T20 World Cup 2026: Wankhede Stadium to host semifinal; opener and final in Ahmedabad

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Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium has been shortlisted to host one of the semi-finals while Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium will host the opener and final of the ICC T20 World Cup in 2026 which is likely to start from February 7 to March 8. Ahmedabad had hosted both marquee matches for the 2023 World Cup as well.

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Williams’ decision comes at a pivotal time in Indian football where the homegrown strikeforce is facing an acute shortage (ISL Photo)

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Ryan Williams joins India camp after giving up Australian citizenship

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Ryan Williams has earned his maiden callup to the Indian national camp just days after he announced that he has succesfully gained Indian citizenship.

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Kuldeep form concern as SA ‘A’ nail mammoth run-chase to land blows on IND bowling

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South Africa A's victory over India A in a high-scoring match has raised concerns for India's Test squad. While India's Test players were meant to gain practice for the upcoming series against South Africa, they instead suffered psychological blows.

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Ranji Trophy 2025-26: Himanshu Singh’s three-fer puts Mumbai in driver’s seat against HP

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Mumbai's spinners, led by Shams Mulani, have been crucial in their success in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season, taking 28 out of 39 wickets. However, in their recent match against Himachal Pradesh, it was the off-spinner Himanshu Singh who stole the show with 3/26, supported by the new ball duo of Shardul Thakur and Tushar Deshpande.

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PM Modi hails ‘double-engine’ impact as state marks 25 years since formation

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PM Modi praises Uttarakhand's progress in 25 years since state formation, highlighting the state's challenges and achievements under the BJP government. He praises CM Pushkar Singh Dhami for implementing the UCC and anti-conversion and anti-riot legislation.

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Manchester City and Liverpool will face off in a crucial Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, with both teams looking to close the gap on league leaders Arsenal. City are in hot form, while Liverpool are gaining momentum after a tough start to the season. The match will be broadcast on Star Sports and can be streamed live on JioHotstar.

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Candidate claims AI bot conducted job interview, viral Reddit post sparks discussion

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Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of professional settings, with several organisations inculcating its healthy use. At such a time, a Reddit user recently claimed that he was interviewed by an AI bot instead of a human recruiter.

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Mwanza flat-headed rock agama is nature’s real-life Spider-Man. Here’s why

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The Mwanza flat-headed rock agama, also known as the "Spider-man lizard," is a diurnal reptile found in Tanzania, Kenya, and Rwanda. Its vibrant red and blue coloring has made it a popular social media star. Only males display these colors, using them for territorial and mating displays. These shy and skilled climbers thrive in rocky areas and feed on insects and small vertebrates.

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Google touts big step toward continual learning with new AI model ‘HOPE’

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In a major step toward building AI that continually learns and improves itself, Google researchers said that they have developed a new machine learning model with a self-modifying architecture. Called ‘HOPE’, the new model is said to be better at long-context memory management than existing state-of-the-art AI models.

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Meghalaya’s Akash Kumar slams 8 consecutive sixes, brings up fastest first class 50

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Meghalaya's Akash Kumar made history in first-class cricket by hitting 8 consecutive sixes and scoring the fastest half century in just 11 balls. He achieved this feat in the Plate Group match against Arunachal Pradesh, where he also took a wicket. Meghalaya declared their first innings at 628, with Akash unbeaten at 50 in just 14 deliveries.

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Indian man in US helps paralysed woman stuck in rain, wins hearts: ‘Be like him’

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With growing backlash against Indians living abroad for reasons like poor civic sense, public decency, and theft incidents, a heartwarming video of an Indian man helping a paralysed woman in the United States has caught the Internet’s attention. In the video, shared on Instagram by a man named Noah, he can be seen speaking gently to the woman amid an intense downpour.

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After Fatal brain stroke, Josie Dooley returns

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West Bengal SIR 2026: EPIC-mobile number link mandatory for online submission of SIR forms

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The EC has launched online submission for the Special Intensive Revision of the electoral roll in West Bengal. This will help those living outside the state for education or work reasons. However, linking EPIC and mobile number is mandatory. To do so, visit the official EC portal, enter details and EPIC number, and submit the enumeration form.

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SHARP QNET Zensational Air Purifier review: Go beyond pollution with device intelligence

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Janhvi Kapoor and Ram Charan join AR Rahman Hyderabad concert

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Peddi stars Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor make an appearance at AR Rahman’s concert

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Actor Ram Charan surprised fans by appearing at AR Rahman's concert in Hyderabad, where he expressed his admiration for the Oscar-winning composer and talked about his upcoming film Peddi. Co-star Janhvi Kapoor also spoke in Telugu, winning hearts. Fans wished the actors luck for their film, which is set to release in March 2026.

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Protests at Chandigarh's Panjab University against proposed changes in the university's governance structure.

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Explained: Proposed changes to Panjab University, now withdrawn by Centre after criticism

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The Union Ministry of Education retracts proposal to restructure Panjab University's senate and syndicate after backlash from students and Aam Aadmi Party government. The university, with 200+ affiliated colleges and funded by Centre and Punjab government, faced protests against downsizing and changes in member composition.

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25 years of Uttarakhand: History, causes behind statehood movement, how state fares vs UP

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Uttarakhand, formed 25 years ago, has a long history of demand for a separate hill state. The movement gained momentum in the 1990s and finally led to the creation of Uttarakhand in 2000, along with Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh. The region's demands for political representation, allocation of resources, and a hill capital were the driving forces behind the statehood movement.

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Govinda and Sunita Ahuja didn't disclose their marriage for a year.

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Sunita Ahuja calls out Govinda for remarks on Kajol-Twinkle Khanna’s show

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Appearing on Two Much, the talk show hosted by Kajol and Twinkle Khanna on Amazon Prime Video, Govinda claimed that he keeps forgiving his wife Sunita Ahuja like she's a child for her confessions about their troubled marriage in public. Now, the actor may have some more forgiving to do, given Sunita has dropped many more such confessions in a new interview.

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Watch: Rahul Gandhi embarks on a jungle safari in MP’s Panchmarhi

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Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, visited Panarpani in Madhya Pradesh's Satpura Tiger Reserve for a jungle safari after attending a training camp for Congress district presidents in Narmadapuram. Gandhi also expressed his belief that there was "vote theft" in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Chhattisgarh. This sparked criticism from BJP, who accused him of prioritizing vacation.

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Military Digest: Pak Army reinforces supremacy over navy, air force through 27th Amendment

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Pakistan Army has gained more power through a new constitutional amendment that gives COAS Field Marshal Asim Munir centralized authority. This has led to restructuring of military hierarchy and removal of inter-service balance, while also protecting top ranks. Critics see this as a "constitutional coup" that weakens civilian oversight and strengthens army-centric command.

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Manish Malhotra doesn’t feel he’s taking a chance with Gustaakh Maaf at a time when such a film is usually relegated to streaming. “I don’t feel like I’m taking a chance, but a lot of people feel why don’t you think of taking it directly to a streaming platform. But I say no, it’s got beautiful music and good visuals. I want to release it in the theatre."

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Tamannaah Bhatia reveals her favourite Indian snack

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‘I was not sure if Australia would allow me to cross the border…’: Jemimah

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Jemimah Rodrigues' iconic innings of 127 runs against Australia in the Women's World Cup semifinals helped India win the tournament. She made her debut in the Women's Big Bash League for Brisbane Heat and received praise from Australian all-rounder Annabel Sutherland. Despite the intense competition, Jemimah and Annabel remain friends, showcasing the growth of women's cricket.

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According to the 2023 National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report, there was a 3.2 per cent rise in the number of suicides in India (Image source: @memer_mitron/X)

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Indian man slaps himself on busy road, video sparks mental health concerns

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As the Internet continues to gather insights on burnout and emotional stress, a video of a man, seemingly from Maharashtra, slapping himself in the middle of traffic has sparked concerns. In the now-viral video shared by Instagram handle @memer_mitro, a man on a motorcycle can be seen removing his helmet amid halted traffic and aggressively thrashing himself.

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Azamgarh cops go old school, put up posters of chain snatchers to alert public

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Uttar Pradesh police in Azamgarh have put up posters at major intersections featuring mugshots, names, ages, and addresses of three suspected chain snatchers and robbers. The initiative aims to raise public awareness and prevent crimes by making the suspects' faces recognizable and instilling fear in them. The public is urged to report any information to the police.

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Railways plans Mega Coaching Terminals to double train handling capacity in 20 cities

India 12 hr ago

Indian Railways aims to enhance train operations during peak travel seasons by constructing Mega Coaching Terminals in 20 cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, and Ahmedabad. Currently, one terminal is being built in Ahmedabad, with plans for another in Surat. Ahmedabad station will also have three more platforms, a concourse roof plaza, and an elevated road to increase capacity.

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Mohan Bhagwat hits back after Congress questions RSS’ legal status

India 13 hr ago

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat defends the organisation against Congress' demand for a ban, citing their recognition as a body of individuals and exemption from income tax. He also clarifies that the RSS was not required to register with the British government during its establishment in 1925.

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New pill cuts LDL cholesterol by 60 per cent: Can it reduce heart attacks?

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A new pill, enlicitide, has been found to reduce bad cholesterol (LDL) by 60% when taken with statins in clinical trials. This is important because high levels of LDL can lead to heart attacks. The pill blocks a liver protein called PCSK9, which slows down the body's ability to clear cholesterol.

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Following its partnership with NVIDIA, OpenAI successfully signed a deal with rival AMD.

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OpenAI warns of ‘potentially catastrophic’ risks from superintelligent AI

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OpenAI has said that while superintelligent systems will bring many benefits, they will also carry risks that could be “potentially catastrophic”. In order to mitigate these harms, the ChatGPT-maker suggested conducting empirical research on AI safety and alignment, including whether the entire AI industry “should slow development to more carefully study these systems.”

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Janhvi Kapoor reacts to Shikhar Pahariya Ananya Panday twinning at friend wedding

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Janhvi Kapoor reacts to Shikhar Pahariya, Ananya Panday twinning at friend’s wedding

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Ananya Panday, Shanaya Kapoor, Navya Naveli Nanda, Janhvi Kapoor, Shikhar Pahariya, Orry, Nysa Devgan, Tara Sutaria, Boney Kapoor, and Kanika Kapoor, among others, attended Deeya Shroff and Mihir Advani’s wedding in Udaipur. Several photos and inside videos from the wedding festivities have emerged on social media.

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Will air pollution protest happen at India Gate today? Cops say no permission sought

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Delhi Police has banned a protest against air pollution at India Gate on Sunday due to security and traffic concerns. The designated protest location is Jantar Mantar according to Supreme Court rules. Organizers did not seek permission and legal action will be taken if protesters gather at India Gate. AQI in Delhi is 'Very Poor' with 22 out of 39 monitoring stations showing high pollution levels.

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Pakistan’s 27th Amendment Bill: 7 things to know about the proposed constitutional changes

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Pakistan's proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill sparked controversy, with critics warning it could significantly alter the judicial structure and "dethrone" the Supreme Court. The government argues it will modernize justice system by creating a new Federal Constitutional Court. However, legal experts have raised concerns about the separation of powers and potential backlogs. Key takeaways

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Hara hachi bu's focus on awareness and eating intuitively may offer a gentle and sustainable way of supporting long-term health changes

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Is it healthier to only eat until you’re 80 per cent full?

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Hara hachi bu is a Japanese eating philosophy focused on moderation, promoting a healthier relationship with food. It encourages eating until 80% full and aligns with mindful and intuitive eating principles. While it can aid in weight loss, it is not a restrictive diet.

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At a Congress training meet in Madhya Pradesh’s Pachmarhi, Rahul Gandhi alleged that the Election Commission’s ongoing revision of electoral rolls was part of an attempt to “cover up” large-scale voter list manipulation in several states. (Photo: Screenshot from video shared by Rahul Gandhi on X)

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SIR a bid to institutionalise ‘vote theft’, claims Rahul Gandhi

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Rahul Gandhi accuses the BJP and Election Commission of covering up "vote theft" and institutionalizing it through the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. He claims that the same thing happened in Haryana, MP, Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh. Gandhi says they have evidence and will release it gradually. He alleges that the Constitution is being attacked by the BJP and EC.

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