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Severe weather, including thunderstorms and lightning, led to at least 50 fatalities across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Uttarakhand on Thursday. Bihar reported 27 deaths, while UP saw 22, primarily from lightning strikes. Authorities issued alerts and announced compensation for the victims' families, as the storms also caused significant damage to infrastructure.

The Barbie box trend has exploded on social media, enabling users to transform their photos into AI-generated action figures or dolls encased in personalized toy boxes. This Barbiecore-inspired trend allows for custom accessories and packaging, creating collectible avatars.

With social structures changing and families shrinking, many senior citizens are nagged by questions on how to productively use the silver years without feeling isolated or burdening others. Shilpa Elizabeth looks at age-tech, a new and emerging sector that harnesses technology to seek some answers

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Sunny Deol's latest action film, 'Jaat,' has had a lukewarm opening, earning an estimated Rs 9.50 crore on its first day. This falls short of expectations set by his previous blockbuster, 'Gadar 2.' Despite lower advance bookings compared to 'Gadar 2,' analysts remain hopeful, citing the potential for strong walk-in audiences to boost its performance.

He alleged that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is misleading the people over Waqf Act and called her ‘Jinnah of modern India’

Ajith Kumar's 'Good Bad Ugly' has premiered strongly at the box office, earning an estimated ₹28.50 crore net in India on its opening day, April 10, 2025. The Tamil version led with impressive occupancy rates, especially during night shows. Despite a more modest response in Telugu regions, the film's overall performance indicates a promising weekend, boosted by positive reviews and strong fan support.

Study by National Law School of India University and IIT-Madras researchers finds farmers’ move affects farm operations positively

Kanye West ignited controversy with over 100 explosive posts on X, apologizing to JAY-Z for past insults while making shocking allegations against Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, and Harry Styles. He claimed past relationships with Ashley Olsen and Madonna, and questioned JAY-Z's marriage. West also targeted Tyler, The Creator, and made bizarre statements about his past lives, sparking widespread reactions.

Union Minister inaugurates projects worth ₹5,800 crore in the State, the 10 projects will add 328 kilometres to the State’s national highway network.

Perhaps, BRS preserved it for luxurious apartments for their near and dear

The officials asserted before the panel that there was need for development by following all the laid down guidelines and rules

Party leaders say 7 laws were violated in felling trees, killing wild animals; 11-page representation submitted with 200 pages of support/evidence documents

NIA judge Chander Jit Singh sent Rana to custody on an application of NIA seeking his 20-day custody