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AI to make roads in India safer to drive
AI to make roads in India safer to drive

The Hub is working to coordinate, integrate, and amplify basic and applied research in broad data-driven technologies as well as its dissemination and translation across the country.

1 in 8 suffer heart inflammation after hospitalisation with Covid: Study
1 in 8 suffer heart inflammation after hospitalisation with Covid: Study

A combination of factors "create the perfect storm for Covid-19 to damage the right side of your heart", which can ultimately cause death," Dr Philip McCall, lead author and consultant in cardiothoracic anaesthesia and intensive care at NHS Golden Jubilee, was quoted as saying.

Meta rolls out updated 3D Avatars in India
Meta rolls out updated 3D Avatars in India

The company said it is also improving the look of Avatars, subtle adjustments have been made to certain facial shapes and skin shaders to make avatars more authentic.

New gene-edited tomatoes could boost your Vitamin D levels
New gene-edited tomatoes could boost your Vitamin D levels

Tomatoes naturally contain one of the building blocks of Vitamin D3, called provitamin D3 or 7-dehydrocholesterol (7-DHC), in their leaves at very low levels. Provitamin D3, does not normally accumulate in ripe tomato fruits.

WHO chief Tedros reappointed to second five-year term
WHO chief Tedros reappointed to second five-year term

Scientists drafted by WHO to investigate the coronavirus' origins in China said the critical probe was stalled last year, after issuing a report that even Tedros acknowledged had prematurely ruled out the possibility of a laboratory leak.

DGCA warns airlines against offering unserviceable seats
DGCA warns airlines against offering unserviceable seats

The regulator thereby advised airlines to not book passengers beyond the serviceable seats, meeting the approved design specification available in the aircraft, released for scheduled services.

Quad vows USD 50 billion investment in Indo-Pacific to counter China clout
Quad vows USD 50 billion investment in Indo-Pacific to counter China clout

The Quad leaders committed to working closely with partners and the region to drive public and private investment to bridge gaps. To achieve this, Quad will seek to extend more than USD 50 billion of infrastructure assistance and investment in the Indo-Pacific, over the next five years, the statement said.

IPL 2022, Qualifier 1: Buttler, Samson propel Rajasthan to 188/6 against Gujarat
IPL 2022, Qualifier 1: Buttler, Samson propel Rajasthan to 188/6 against Gujarat

On the other hand, Hardik Pandya (1/14), Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore (1/43), Mohammed Shami (1/43) and Yash Dayal (1/46) were the wicket-takers for Gujarat Titans.

Maximum temperature settles at 32.5 deg C in Delhi, partly cloudy sky likely on Wednesday
Maximum temperature settles at 32.5 deg C in Delhi, partly cloudy sky likely on Wednesday

The minimum and maximum temperatures on Wednesday are likely to settle at 20 degrees Celsius and 37 degrees Celsius respectively. The city is expected to witness a partly cloudy sky, according to the IMD.

Trains Cancelled
Railways extends these train cancellations via Odisha, check list

Several trains will remain cancelled on May 28 and 29 from both the directions for safety-related modernisation works in connection with Track Maintenance in sensitive areas over Waltair and Sambalpur Division of East Coast Railway. 

Deity at Qutub Minar survived for last 800 years without worship: Delhi court
Deity at Qutub Minar survived for last 800 years without worship: Delhi court

"It will be contrary to the provisions of the AMASR Act, 1958 (Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act) to agree to the contention of the Respondents or any other person claiming a fundamental right to worship in this centrally protected monument," read the affidavit filed by ASI.

Remove harmonium from Golden Temple, says Akal Takht
Remove harmonium from Golden Temple, says Akal Takht

"While the instrument (harmonium) may not have originated in India, it found a second life in India. Ghazals, qawwalis, Hindustani music and Bollywood music have used the harmonium generously," wrote a critic on Twitter.

J&K police busts JeM terror module in Awantipora, 8 arrested
J&K police busts JeM terror module in Awantipora, 8 arrested

"Preliminary investigation revealed that the arrested terrorist associates were involved in providing shelter, logistics and transportation of arms/ ammunition to two active terrorists of proscribed terror outfit JeM namely Asif Sheikh resident of Monghama and Ajaz Bhat resident of Syedabad Pastuna Tral."

Alia Bhatt dons a new avatar for OTT
Alia Bhatt dons a new avatar for OTT

Director Jasmeet said, "I couldn't have asked for a better feature film debut, working with a pool of versatile and talented actors has been an absolute pleasure. I am delighted that Red Chillies and Eternal Sunshine are taking the film across the globe with Netflix."

Rajneeti 2 script ready: Will Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif return?
Rajneeti 2 script ready: Will Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif return?

'Raajneeti' had an ensemble cast including Ajay Devgn, Nana Patekar, Ranbir Kapoor, Katrina Kaif, Arjun Rampal, Manoj Bajpayee and Naseeruddin Shah in pivotal roles.

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