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No more ‘corridors of peril’: Supreme Court rolls out strict highway safety norms, bans illegal parking, encroachments
The Supreme Court has mandated nationwide road safety improvements, banning heavy vehicle parking on national highways and restricting new roadside structures. Authorities must ensure compliance within 60 days, with district magistrates overseeing inspections. Task forces will be formed to address accident-prone ‘blackspots’ and enhance surveillance, aiming to prevent avoidable fatalities.
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Middle East turmoil tests economies: India’s growth stays firm at 6.8%; oil shocks threaten US outlook
India’s economy shows resilience amidst global turmoil. SBI Research projects strong GDP growth between 6.8% and 7.1% for FY27. The nation navigates oil shocks from a position of strength. Domestic fundamentals provide a buffer. Potential risks like Super El Nino are noted. Inflation is expected at 4.5% with fiscal deficit around 4.5-4.6%.
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Two Indians shot dead outside Italy gurdwara during Baisakhi gathering
Two Indian men were fatally shot outside a gurdwara in Covo, Italy, on Friday night after a Vaisakhi festival gathering. Authorities are investigating the incident as a potential “coldly planned execution,” with initial findings suggesting the attack was not spontaneous. Shell casings were recovered, and a witness described the shooter as an Indian who also
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Amazon internal document reportedly points to an ‘AI mess’; says: AI is making our…
Amazon’s rapid AI adoption is creating a significant internal infrastructure problem, leading to a surge of duplicate tools and orphaned data. The company’s decentralized structure exacerbates this issue, as autonomous teams build independently without checking for existing solutions. This results in a growing, unmanageable mess of redundant systems and persistent derived data, even after original
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‘Cowardly, hypocritical’: Mamata Banerjee rejects PM Modi’s charge on Women’s Reservation Bill
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accused PM Modi of misleading the nation regarding the women’s reservation bill, alleging the Centre is using the exercise as a shield for delimitation. She questioned the timing of the bill’s push, especially with state elections approaching, and criticized the Prime Minister’s public address on the matter.
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‘Drishyam 3’ director Abhishek Pathak and actress Shivaleeka Oberoi welcome baby girl
Director Abhishek Pathak (Drishyam 3) and wife Shivaleeka Oberoi welcomed their baby girl on Akshaya Tritiya, April 19—three years after their 2023 Goa wedding. The couple announced: “Our little Goddess Laxmi has arrived.” Celebs like Ishita Dutta congratulated them.
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‘I don’t care about strike rate’: SRH star’s bold stance after win over CSK
Heinrich Klaasen proved his worth for Sunrisers Hyderabad with a crucial innings. He addressed concerns about his scoring pace, stating that adapting to match situations is more important than strike rate. Klaasen’s mature approach helped SRH post a competitive total. The team secured a close victory against Chennai Super Kings. This win highlights the impact
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Tamil Nadu polls: Vijay’s TVK backs independent candidate in Salem’s Edappadi, calls for ‘fitting lesson’
Actor-turned-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) will back an independent candidate in Edappadi after their nominee’s disqualification. Vijay urged voters to support K Premakumar, calling it a “fitting lesson” against alleged suppression of their symbol. This strategic shift occurs as TVK, launched in February, contests its first Assembly elections against established Dravidian parties.