In Uttar Pradesh's Amroha district, a 50-year-old farmer is in critical condition after a snake bit his tongue while he attempted to kiss it for a video. The incident occurred when Jitendra Kumar, reportedly intoxicated, rescued the snake and tried to film a stunt. He is currently in the ICU, with villagers confirming the incident.
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In Bengaluru, Harini R, a 33-year-old woman, was found murdered in a hotel room. Police have arrested Yashas, 25, her alleged lover, in connection with the crime. Harini, married with two children, had been in an extramarital affair with Yashas. The murder occurred after Harini told Yashas she could no longer continue the relationship.
Kuldeep Yadav revealed he now occupies Rohit Sharma's seat on the team bus, choosing to sit with Ravindra Jadeja following Sharma's Test retirement and Shubman Gill's captaincy appointment. Kuldeep emphasized his desire to learn from Jadeja, especially with Ashwin's absence.
The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the SBI Clerk Mains Score Card 2025 on its official website, sbi.co.in. Candidates who appeared for the mains exam held on April 10 and 12 can now check their individual marks and download the score card. The exam assessed General Awareness, English, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning. This score card marks a crucial stage in the recruitment process for 13,735 Junior Associate vacancies across SBI branches nationwide.
Pakistan faces a growing water crisis as reduced flows from Indian rivers, particularly the Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab, lead to greater discharge than inflow. This situation, exacerbated by India's dam desilting, threatens key agricultural provinces like Punjab and Sindh. With monsoon rains still weeks away and the Indus Water Treaty suspended, Pakistan anticipates significant water shortages for farming.
A senior Israeli official hinted that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei could be targeted as Israel intensifies its campaign against Iranian nuclear and military infrastructure. This marks a shift towards potentially dismantling Iran's leadership. Recent strikes, including at Natanz, have reportedly inflicted substantial damage, while Iran retaliates with missile attacks, escalating regional tensions and raising global concerns.
In Rabindranagar-Akra near Maheshtala, clashes erupted over a disputed construction site, injuring five policemen, including DC (Port) Harikrishna Pai. Protesters damaged vehicles and set a bike ablaze, prompting police to use lathicharge and tear gas. Authorities have arrested four individuals and are conducting route marches to maintain order.
Google is reportedly cutting ties with Scale AI after Meta's significant investment, raising data security concerns among major clients like Microsoft and xAI. These companies fear proprietary data exposure to a competitor. Google, initially planning a $200 million payment to Scale this year, is actively shifting its workload to rivals, potentially impacting Scale's operations.
Los Angeles is facing unrest as protests intensify against President Trump's immigration raids, leading to looting, including an Apple store incident. Trump has deployed National Guard troops and is escalating military presence, a move opposed by local officials and Governor Newsom. The protests were triggered by increased federal immigration enforcement, resulting in arrests and escalating tensions between the federal government and California leadership.