Following heavy rainfall in Bengaluru, BJP MP PC Mohan urged IT companies like Infosys to allow work from home. Cognizant has already asked its Bengaluru employees to work from home. The city experienced the second-highest rainfall in a day since 2011, disrupting daily life and leading to the temporary closure of a section of Hosur Road due to waterlogging.
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Shashi Tharoor's strong defence of the Modi government's response to Pakistan post the Pahalgam attack has stirred debate within the Congress party. While praising the armed forces, the Congress questioned the government's ceasefire decision, especially after Trump's mediation claims. Tharoor defended the government, dismissing Trump's credit-seeking and emphasizing India's firm stance against Pakistan.
Amidst tensions between India and Pakistan, airlines like Air India and IndiGo cancelled flights to several northern destinations on May 13th after briefly resuming services. The shutdown of 32 airports had earlier severely affected flight services, resulting in more than 300 daily flight cancellations.
The Delhi government has issued a Covid advisory, urging hospitals to prepare for a potential surge. This action follows a rise in cases across multiple states in India and a resurgence in parts of Asia. While cases remain mild, experts advise precautions like mask-wearing and vaccination, especially for vulnerable populations, due to waning immunity and new sub-variants.
The Indian Army and J&K police safely neutralised 42 unexploded Pakistani shells in Poonch. These shells targeted civilian areas after India's strikes on terrorist camps. An unexploded mortar shell was also destroyed in Samba district. The Army's bomb disposal squads carried out controlled explosions. The operations eliminated risks to civilian lives and property. Authorities followed safety protocols during the process.
Delhi Capitals co-owner Parth Jindal apologised to fans after their IPL 2025 playoff hopes were crushed by a 59-run defeat to Mumbai Indians. Jindal expressed disappointment on social media, acknowledging a poor second half of the season. Delhi, surprisingly, became the first IPL team to miss the playoffs after winning their initial four matches.
Donald Trump's executive order aims to drastically cut US prescription drug prices, aligning them with the lowest prices in developed nations. Pharmaceutical companies face a 30-day window to voluntarily comply or face potential regulatory actions. The order targets intermediaries and promotes drug importation from countries like Canada.
Gujarat ATS arrested Jasim Shahnawaz Ansari, an 18-year-old, for alleged cyber terrorism, including DDoS attacks on over 50 Indian government websites. Ansari, along with other juveniles, used tools learned online to target defense, finance, and aviation sites. The attacks intensified following India's Operation Sindoor, with anti-India messages posted after successful breaches.
Snakes and humans exhibit significant differences in their digestive systems due to their distinct diets and lifestyles. Snakes possess flexible jaws, potent stomach acids, and a slow digestion process adapted for consuming large prey whole. In contrast, humans have rigid jaws, rely on chewing, and digest food more rapidly with a consistently active digestive system.
World Hypertension Day, observed on May 17th, raises awareness about high blood pressure and its consequences. Managing hypertension involves lifestyle changes like the DASH diet, which emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy while limiting sodium and unhealthy fats. This diet effectively lowers blood pressure, reduces heart disease risk, and improves overall health.