Veteran Bollywood director Tinu Anand faces backlash from animal lovers after threatening to harm stray dogs in his Mumbai neighborhood. Anand's WhatsApp message, expressing fear and anger towards barking dogs, included a threat to beat them with a hockey stick.
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Following the Pahalgam terror strike, Maharashtra Cyber identified seven APT groups, primarily Pakistan-allied, responsible for over 1.5 million cyber attacks targeting critical Indian infrastructure. While only 150 attacks succeeded, these groups employed malware, DDoS attacks, and misinformation campaigns. The attacks originated from Pakistan, Bangladesh, the Middle East, and Indonesia, with some successful defacements and alleged data theft.
India's aviation regulator, DGCA, has mandated that all flying training organizations (FTOs) maintain dedicated websites with updated information. This reform aims to bring transparency and empower aspiring commercial pilots to make informed choices. The websites must display key parameters like completion time for 200 flying hours, aircraft availability, instructor details, and simulator access.
MS Dhoni advised young Indian batters like Vaibhav Suryavanshi to maintain consistency and stay calm under pressure. Despite CSK's loss to RR, Dhoni acknowledged early wickets put pressure on the team. Sanju Samson praised Suryavanshi's mature innings and game awareness, highlighting his promising future and the coaching staff's role in developing young talents.
Rishabh Pant expressed satisfaction after Lucknow Super Giants' 33-run victory over Gujarat Titans, highlighting the team's potential despite their IPL 2025 playoff exit. He praised the batting performances of Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, and Nicholas Pooran, acknowledging the team's resilience amidst injury concerns. While noting fielding lapses, Pant remained optimistic about learning and improving.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella lauded DeepSeek's R1 as a formidable competitor to OpenAI's models, surpassing even Google's Gemini in performance. This recognition, along with praise from OpenAI's Sam Altman and Google's Sundar Pichai, highlights DeepSeek's significant impact on the AI landscape. R1's cost-effectiveness has stirred market concerns about AI hardware demand.
Punjab Police busted a Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terror module in Batala, arresting six members after a shootout. The module, backed by Pakistan's ISI, operated under foreign-based handlers Maninder Billa and Mannu Agwan, directed by Harwinder Singh Rinda. The arrested individuals were involved in grenade attacks, logistics, and financing.
An ongoing encounter in Kishtwar's Singhpora area between security forces and terrorists has entered its second day, tragically resulting in the death of an Army soldier. Fierce gunfight continues as additional troops have been deployed to support the operation, aiming to locate and neutralize the terrorists. This follows recent successful operations in Shopian and Tral where six terrorists were killed.
IPL franchises face disruption as international cricket schedules clash with the league's resumption. South Africa's directive to recall players for the WTC final by May 26th creates challenges, impacting teams like Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings. England's ODI series against West Indies further complicates matters, potentially affecting teams like Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
A devastating fire engulfed a century-old building near Charminar in Hyderabad, claiming the lives of 17 members of a jeweller's family. The victims, spanning three generations, had gathered for a weekend. The blaze, suspected to be caused by an electrical short circuit, rapidly spread through the residential-cum-commercial building, trapping the family due to a single narrow exit.
President Trump claimed to have played a role in easing tensions between India and Pakistan through trade, following India's 'Operation Sindoor' in response to a terror attack. Speaking at the White House's Oval Office during a meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Trump said, "If you take a look at what we just did with Pakistan and India. We settled that whole, and I think I settled it through trade."