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Death toll due to 7.7-magnitude Myanmar earthquake crosses 1,600

  • Death toll from the massive 7.7-magnitude earthquake that jolted Myanmar on Friday crossed 1,600, the country's ruling junta said. The number of injured people rose to 3,408 and death toll hit 1,644 in about 30 hours since the earthquake. About 140 people are still missing in Myanmar while 50 people remain trapped under the collapsed high-rise building in Thailand's Bangkok.
    • -Moneycontrol

12-week home workout boosts health for people with diabetes

  • Study published in BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation found that a 12-week supervised home workout using elastic bands improved strength, blood sugar, sleep, and mood in older adults with type 2 diabetes. Over half reversed pre-frailty, showing that simple, guided routines can deliver powerful health gains.
    • -Thepfc

Who is Swati Sachdeva, comedian facing backlash for joke on mother & vibrator?

  • Swati Sachdeva, who's facing criticism for joking about her mother finding her vibrator, is a 29-year-old standup comedian, hailing from Delhi. She studied Advertising and Marketing at Amity University, Noida, from 2016 to 2018 after completing her graduation from Delhi University. She began her journey as stand-up comedian in 2020 and has also worked as a freelance writer for Netflix.
    • -Free Press Journal

IAF engineer shot dead at his official residence in UP

  • A 51-year-old Indian Air Force (IAF) civil engineer was shot dead at his official residence in the cantonment area of UP's Prayagraj on Saturday, police said. SN Mishra was sleeping when an unidentified individual fired at him through the window, they said. The bullet hit Mishra's chest and he was rushed to the hospital but succumbed to the injury.
    • -ABPLive

Ayodhya prepares for Grand Ram Navami festivities

  • Ayodhya is gearing up for Ram Navami celebrations, expecting over 50 lakh devotees. Special arrangements include protective mats, shaded camps, 243 water stations, mobile toilets, and a three-phase cleaning drive. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is overseeing the preparations. A highlight will be the Surya Tilak event on April 6, that is to be streamed live for global devotees.
    • -The CSR Journal

Solar power ends firewood use in Garo Hills Village

  • Like most villages in rural India, Naronggre in Garo Hills relied on firewood for cooking. With just over 50 households, it lacked electricity. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma's support and Global Himalayan Expedition's initiative, the village now has solar power and solar-powered electric pressure cookers.
    • -Hub News

Myanmar airport ATC tower collapses after quake; flights diverted

  • The air traffic control (ATC) tower at Myanmar's Naypyidaw airport collapsed after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit the country on Friday, the Associated Press reported. The satellite images from Planet Labs PBC show that the tower toppled as if uprooted from its base. Meanwhile, flights carrying rescue teams from China have reportedly been diverted to the airport in Yangon.
    • -Hindustan Times

Man plays 'Mehbooba' song, makes reel in open jeep with air rifle in Hyderabad; arrested

  • A man was arrested in Hyderabad's Banjara Hills for "creating a nuisance" after his reel went viral. The man, 21-year-old Afeezuddin, was seen sitting in the passenger seat of an open-top jeep with an air rifle placed on its dashboard while the song 'Mehbooba Mehbooba' from the 1975 movie 'Sholay' played in the background. The jeep's driver was also arrested.
    • -NDTV

Trump defines what a 'woman' is during presser, draws laughter from reporters

  • During a press conference, a reporter asked US President Donald Trump to define 'woman'. "A woman is somebody...[who] can have baby under certain circumstances. She has equality...[She's] smarter than a man," he said, drawing laughter from reporters. He then addressed transgender athletes' issue, saying, "This crazy issue of men being able to play in women's sports is...very demeaning to women."
    • -Hindustan Times

Most cheating reports in COD Warzone are against console players

  • Call of Duty’s cheating problem is so widespread that players are reporting anyone who seems suspicious, including console players. The latest report from the Ricochet Anti-Cheat team revealed that over 60% of reports related to cheating were against console players. However, a majority of the cheaters are on PC and these were simply false reports.
    • -Sports Info

Maharashtra govt’s rapid response system for public issues

  • The Maharashtra govt has issued a circular to ensure swift action on media-reported public grievances. With nodal officers, complaints will be addressed faster, improving governance, transparency, and service delivery. Citizens can expect quicker solutions and better accountability from authorities. DGIPR will identify factually incorrect news in print, electronic, and digital media.
    • -The CSR Journal

Elden Ring Nightreign is going to be very challenging game

  • Elden Ring Nightreign recently concluded its network test and a lot of players across consoles got to try the game ahead of its release. Now, the publisher of the game, Bandai Namco, has reported some statistics, one of which, the 'boss defeated' count, reveals that the game is going to be very challenging, even with a full squad of three.
    • -Sports Info

Mumbai DCP Pathare dies after his car hits bus in Telangana

  • Mumbai Port Zone Deputy Commissioner of Police Sudhakar Pathare and one more person died after their car hit a bus in Nagarkurnool in Telangana on Saturday afternoon, an official said. Pathare was in Hyderabad to attend a mid career training programme and was travelling to Srisailam for a temple visit when the accident happened, the official stated.
    • -PTI

No casualties among Indian community in quake-hit Myanmar: MEA

  • The Ministry of External Affairs has claimed that no casualties have been reported among the Indian community in Myanmar where over 1,000 people have died due to a 7.7-magnitude earthquake. The ministry stated that the Indian Army will build a field hospital in Myanmar. India has launched 'Operation Brahma' to provide humanitarian assistance to Myanmar.
    • -ABP

Gunshots fired during Dawat-e-Ramzan expo organised by Anam Mirza

  • Tension gripped Hyderabad’s Gudimalkapur area on Saturday after gun shots were fired at the Dawat-e-Ramzan Expo At King's Palace, organised by ace Tennis player Sania Mirza's sister Anam Mirza.The incident occurred after a dispute between two shopkeepers escalated, leading one of them to fire shots into the air. On receiving the information the police rushed to the spot.
    • -Free Press Journal

7 govt officials raided in corruption case linked to IAS officer Hans, ₹11.6cr seized

  • Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided premises of seven senior government officials of Bihar on Thursday, seizing ₹11.64 crore in cash, reports said. The raids were conducted in connection to the ongoing money laundering and corruption investigation linked to IAS officer Sanjeev Hans. The raids were aimed at revealing proof of bribery for "favourable decisions in government tenders", officials said.
    • -Indian Express

WHO proposing to cut jobs, budget due to US funding cuts: Report

  • The World Health Organization (WHO) is proposing to reduce jobs as it slashes its budget by over one-fifth due to the impact of US funding cuts, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters. US President Donald Trump's administration withdrew from the WHO in January. The WHO will reportedly reduce jobs at senior leadership levels at its headquarters in Geneva.
    • -Reuters

Signs of untreatable sexually transmitted infections

  • The UK Health Security Agency has raised the alarm over a common sexually transmitted infection, gonorrhoea, after becoming concerned over a growing number of drug-resistant cases. Doctors say the infection, passed on through unprotected sex, is becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotics, stoking fears it could soon become untreatable.
    • -Times Now

Unacceptable that kids have to wear masks to play out: SC judge

  • Talking about air pollution in Delhi, Supreme Court judge Justice Vikram Nath on Saturday said that it is unacceptable for children to grow in an environment where they have to wear masks to play outside. He called for regulation on emissions and investment in cleaner technologies. He also called for sustainable transport options for economic growth.
    • -Hindustan Times

Parasitic wasps, dating back 99 mn yrs, found preserved in amber in Myanmar

  • An extinct species of parasitic wasp dating back nearly 99 million years was discovered preserved in amber in Myanmar, according to study published in BMC Biology. The wasps had bristly, paddle-shaped flaps on bottom of their abdomen, resembling a Venus flytrap. This structure helped inject eggs into living hosts, where larvae later lived as parasites, feeding inside the host’s body.
    • -Moneycontrol

CSK's chase was over after they played first ball: Vaughan on loss

  • Reacting to CSK's 50-run loss against RCB, ex-England captain Michael Vaughan said CSK's chase of target of 197 runs was over as soon as they played first ball. "I don't think there was a single ball in the chase when they were in with a chance," he stated. Vaughan added that CSK did not "throw a punch" in the chase.
    • -Hindustan Times

My companies are suffering because I'm in US government: Elon Musk

  • Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) chief Elon Musk stated that his involvement in the government is "disadvantageous", claiming that his companies are "suffering" as a result. "If I wasn't in the government, I could lobby and push for things that are advantageous to my companies and probably receive them," he added. Musk has co-founded several companies, including Tesla and SpaceX.
    • -Moneycontrol

OpenAI allows free users of ChatGPT to make Studio Ghibli-style images

  • OpenAI has now rolled out the ability for free users to use its flagship AI chatbot ChatGPT to create Studio Ghibli-style images. The feature was rolled out to all ChatGPT Plus, Pro and Team users on Wednesday. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on Thursday said the feature's usage was leading to "melting" of GPUs, following which OpenAI introduced "some rate limits".
    • -Hindustan Times

Shikhar Dhawan intervenes as Rajat & Asim gets into a fight

  • During a press conference for the fitness reality show Battleground, influencers Rajat Dalal and Asim Riaz got into a heated fight. The altercation escalated to physical confrontation, prompting cricketer Shikhar Dhawan to intervene. While some believe it was real, others call it a publicity stunt for the show, sparking debate on social media.
    • -Hindupedia

Former HC judge Nirmal Yadav acquitted in 2008 'cash at judge's door' case

  • Former High Court judge Nirmal Yadav was on Saturday acquitted in a corruption case by a CBI court in Chandigarh. Yadav, a then-sitting judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, was booked by CBI in 2008. A packet containing ₹15 lakh cash, which was allegedly meant for her, was delivered to residence of another sitting judge, Justice Nirmaljit Kaur.
    • -Indian Express

Chewing gum can release microplastics into mouth: Study

  • A UCLA study presented at a meeting of American Chemical Society in San Diego found that one gram of chewing gum can release around 100 microplastics. About 94% of microplastics can be released within first eight minutes of chewing, it stated. On an average, synthetic gum contained 104 microplastics per gram, while natural gum had 96, the study also found.
    • -Moneycontrol.com

All 2-wheelers to be mandatorily sold with 2 ISI-certified helmets: Gadkari

  • Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari announced that all two-wheelers will now be mandatorily sold with two ISI-certified helmets. "This is not just a regulation, it's a national need," said Two-wheeler Helmet Manufacturers Association (THMA) President Rajeev Kapur. Notably, India witnesses over 69,000 two-wheeler fatalities each year, with 50% being due to absence of helmets.
    • -Financial Express

Fungi vital to life facing growing risk of extinction, study shows

  • According to a study, nearly a third, or 411 of the 1,300 species of fungi is at risk of extinction due to deforestation and agricultural expansion. Fungi play a critical role in a range of functions from decomposition to forest regeneration and play an important role in making several medicines, including antibiotics. Without fungi, an ecosystem can collapse quickly.
    • -Reuters

Chandni Lamba's suicide: Note alleges betrayal, no arrest yet

  • Chandni Lamba took her life by hanging in Delhi on July 26, 2024. Her suicide note accuses her lover of betrayal. Eight months on, no arrests have been made despite an FIR. Police delayed seizing evidence, four investigating officers changed, and the first officer who probed the case was arrested by CBI for bribery. Her parents continue to seek justice.
    • -The Probe

The Academy apologises after criticism for not defending Palestinian director

  • The Academy has apologised for not publicly supporting Oscar-winning Palestinian director Hamdan Ballal after he was assaulted by Israeli settlers and detained by Israeli military. The Academy said it condemns violence of this kind anywhere in the world. This comes after 600 Oscar voters, including Joaquin Phoenix, Penelope Cruz and Richard Gere, criticised it for failing to defend its filmmakers.
    • -ANI News

2 killed, over 100 people held amid pro-monarchy protests in Nepal

  • At least two people, including a TV cameraman and a protester, were killed, and over 100 protesters were arrested amid violent protests demanding the restoration of monarchy and Hindu statehood in Nepal, authorities said. The protestors reportedly destroyed various structures, including homes, shops, vehicles and a hospital. "This is sheer vandalism, arson, looting and anarchy," a minister said.
    • -Moneycontrol

This startup prevented 200 tonnes of plastic waste in Delhi

  • Athar Packaging Solutions, founded by Delhi entrepreneur Mohd Suhail, has recycled 200 tonnes of plastic waste into durable packaging. With a revenue of ₹1.33 crore, the startup tackles plastic pollution through innovative recycling methods, offering affordable eco-friendly packaging while promoting sustainability in the business model.
    • -Ascendants

Ancient Oil Pulling: A natural oral care trend

  • Oil pulling, an ancient Ayurvedic practice, involves swishing edible oils like coconut or sesame in the mouth for 10–20 minutes to improve oral health. Benefits include fresher breath, healthier gums, and potentially whiter teeth. Though research is ongoing, many wellness enthusiasts find it a valuable addition to their oral hygiene routine.
    • -Ascendants

Comedian Swati Sachdeva jokes about her mother finding her vibrator, criticised

  • Stand-up comedian Swati Sachdeva got criticism after she joked about her mother finding her vibrator. "This shameless Swati Sachdeva is busy spreading obscenity in the name of comedy," one X user said. "These days, comedy means only using foul language," said another user. Earlier, a controversy erupted over YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia's 'watch parents have sex' remark on 'India's Got Latent'.
    • -News18

Just 5 minutes of home-based eccentric exercise a day can improve your life: Study

  • Just five minutes of home-based eccentric exercise daily could bring significant health benefits to those with sedentary lifestyle, Edith Cowan University researchers found. Participants in the study performed exercises like chair squats, chair reclines and heel drops. Over four weeks, researchers observed notable improvements in their muscle strength, flexibility, endurance, and mental health.
    • -ECU

AI video of violent waves falsely linked to tremors in Bangkok

  • A viral video shows violent waves engulfing a coastal town. Users sharing this video, have claimed that it was of a recent tremors in Bangkok. However, DFRAC's probe found that it is an old AI-generated video that has been used to describe volcanic activity in Greece. Thus, an AI-generated video was falsely linked to the recent earthquake on the internet.
    • -D-FRAC

Video shows doctors delivering baby on Bangkok street minutes after Myanmar earthquake

  • A video has surfaced showing doctors delivering a baby on a street in Bangkok, minutes after a massive 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit neighbouring Myanmar on Friday. The woman was in surgery when the earthquake jolted Myanmar, following which she was carried out of the hospital by medical teams. The final closure of her abdominal wall was carried out outside operating room.
    • -NDTV

YouTubers Saloni & Srishti’s partner swap video sparks outrage

  • YouTubers Saloni and Srishti's viral video on partner swapping has sparked controversy. In the clip, they discuss swapping husbands, asking viewers for opinions. Many users called it against Indian culture, criticising them for promoting Western influence. While some defended personal choice, others slammed it as a publicity stunt to gain views, fuelling a heated online debate.
    • -Hindupedia

3 things in your diet that increase stomach cancer risk

  • Stomach cancer remains a growing concern in India, linked not just to infections but also to everyday diet. High salt intake, and fried or refined foods can damage the stomach lining and raise cancer risk. Health experts recommend more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains for prevention. Early changes may reduce long-term risk.
    • -Thepfc