A cardiologist in Bengaluru proudly shared the news of his son’s exceptional performance in the CBSE Class 10 board exams. The young achiever secured an aggregate of 96.6%, with a perfect score of 100 in Mathematics. The news delighted many netizens, who congratulated the student and wished him a bright future. According to the latest data, Trivandrum emerged as the leading region for Class 10 results with a pass percentage of 99.91%, while Bengaluru stood strong with a commendable 99.26% pass rate.
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Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff has filed a petition in the Delhi High Court seeking legal protection against the unauthorized use of the term ‘Bhidu.’ This move comes as an effort to safeguard his personality and publicity rights. The suit also aims to prevent others from using his name, photographs, and voice without permission.
On May 13th, heavy rains and sandstorms caused a stampede at Thane Railway Station in Mumbai. A video of the incident was shared on social media, showing passengers struggling to board a train outside the ladies’ compartment, with some women falling on the platform. The stampede was triggered by delays in local train services due to damage to overhead equipment between Thane and Mulund stations, resulting in services being suspended for over two hours during peak evening rush hours. The incident highlights the challenges faced by commuters during extreme weather conditions.
The Supreme Court of India (SC) has reserved its order on a contempt plea against Baba Ramdev, Acharya Balkrishna, and others in the Patanjali misleading advertisements case.
Bollywood star Tabu has been cast in the upcoming HBO Max series ‘Dune: Prophecy’, a prequel to the successful ‘Dune’ film franchise. Tabu will portray the character of Sister Francesca, a powerful and enigmatic figure in the world of ‘Dune’. The series is based on the novel ‘Sisterhood of Dune’ by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson and is set 10,000 years before the events of the original ‘Dune’.
Alcohol storage limits vary across northern Indian states, ranging from strict bans in some states to specific limits in others. Delhi residents can store up to 18 liters of alcohol, while Maharashtra requires a license for alcohol consumption and transportation. Haryana sets specific quantities for different types of alcoholic beverages, including IMFL, beer, rum, vodka, and wine. Punjab allows limited quantities of IMFL, beer, foreign liquor, domestic liquor, and brandy. Uttar Pradesh permits storage of 1.5 liters of foreign alcoholic beverages, 2 liters of wine, and 6 liters of beer. Rajasthan allows up to 12 bottles or 9 liters of IMFL, while Jammu and Kashmir permits 12 bottles of IMFL and 12 beer bottles. Himachal Pradesh has a high limit, allowing 48 beer bottles and 36 whisky bottles to be stored at home.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts that Bengaluru will experience spells of rain or thunderstorms this week. The city is expected to have a minimum temperature of 23 degrees Celsius and a maximum temperature of 33 degrees Celsius from May 14 to May 19. The IMD predicts a partly cloudy sky with occasional rain or thundershowers from May 14 to May 17, while May 18-19 may bring isolated rain or thunderstorms. The southwest monsoon is anticipated to reach the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and parts of the Bay of Bengal around May 19.
The Mizoram Board of Secondary Education (MBSE) will release the Mizoram Board 10th result marksheet on May 14 at 12 noon. Students can access their results through the official website of the state board at mbse.edu.in or www.mbseonline.com using their roll numbers and registration numbers. Alternatively, they can also view their scores using phone number, SMS, and Digilocker app.
A dust storm caused a billboard to collapse in Mumbai, leading to the tragic death of 14 individuals. The billboard, deemed ‘illegal,’ belonged to Ego Media Pvt Ltd, whose director, Bhavesh Bhide, now faces charges of culpable homicide. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has ordered the removal of eight other hoardings in the area and threatened to cancel licenses for all hoardings in 24 civic wards. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has ordered a structural audit of all city billboards, promising to remove those found illegal and dangerous. The incident highlights concerns about illegal hoardings and the need for strict safety measures.
A female staff member at the Kashi toll plaza on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway was severely injured when a car struck and ran over her, prompting police to investigate the incident. The driver of the car fled the scene after the collision, which was captured on CCTV footage.