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May 5, 2026, 10:00 AM
OpenAI Preparing to Challenge Apple and Samsung with AI-Powered Smartphone

OpenAI Preparing to Challenge Apple and Samsung with AI-Powered Smartphone

OpenAI, the AI company that created ChatGPT, is now preparing to challenge Apple and Samsung. According to media reports, the company is working on the first AI phone, in which, instead of navigating between multiple apps, users will rely on AI to complete their tasks. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has reported in an X post that OpenAI is fast-tracking the development of its first AI Agent smartphone and is expected to begin mass production by the first half of 2027. According to Kuo, there is increasing competition in the field of AI powered smartphones or Agent phones, where companies are vying to deliver more advanced AI features. In his previous post on X, Kuo had mentioned that OpenAI has partnered with both MediaTek and Qualcomm to create processors for smartphones. However, due to better specifications, it seems that OpenAI has finalized 96-nm2-nodium node-sync (TSMC2) as the sole processor for smartphones.
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May 5, 2026, 08:54 AM
Hingoli Farmer's Innovative Coconut and Mango Experiment Yields Fruitful Results

Hingoli Farmer's Innovative Coconut and Mango Experiment Yields Fruitful Results

Ismail Jahagirdarwasmat (जि.हिंगोली): Sahebrao Ingole, a progressive agriculturist from Kurunda (Ta. Wasmat) in Hingoli district, has experimented with coconut and mango cultivation in his 6-acre farm on the lines of Karnataka. The experiment is being widely discussed in the area as the coconut trees have started flowering in just three and a half years. Manoj Ingole visited a coconut farm in Bengaluru, Karnataka, to understand the technology there. He then brought 1,000 high-quality coconut saplings directly from Bengaluru. The saplings were scientifically planted at a distance of 15 to 20 feet in his 6-acre farm. Due to proper care of the trees, water every eight days and fertilizer management on the lines of Bengaluru, these trees are standing tall today. Ingole did not depend on coconuts for inter-cropping of mangoes in the same orchard.
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May 5, 2026, 06:31 AM
ASI Completes Restoration of Blackened Walls at Thakur Madan Mohan Temple in Vrindavan

ASI Completes Restoration of Blackened Walls at Thakur Madan Mohan Temple in Vrindavan

ExtensionAdd as a preferredsource on google The walls of the famous Thakur Madan Mohan temple in Vrindavan have been illuminated. The science wing of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has carried out chemical treatment of the stones blackened by the mud and pollution deposited on the walls due to water, after which the temple has started to look like before. ASI has spent Rs 22 lakh in the first phase of chemical treatment on the outer walls of the Madan Mohan temple. Read Trending Videos The work of removing the mud from the walls of Thakur Madan Mohan temple in Vrindavan was done under the supervision of Ranjana Pushkar, the superintending chemical archaeologist of the Archaeological Survey of India. The work of the first phase, which was started last year, has now been completed. The team of the science branch has cleaned the walls of the red stones blackened by the pollution, dust and soot accumulated on the walls of the temple for years. The scientific method has been cleaned and brought to the original form.
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May 5, 2026, 06:19 AM
Biocon Founder Names Niece Claire Mazumdar as Successor Amid Company Restructuring

Biocon Founder Names Niece Claire Mazumdar as Successor Amid Company Restructuring

Synopsis Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw has announced her successor. Niece Claire Mazumdar will lead the company. Claire Mazumdar is the founder and CEO of Bicara Therapeutics. She holds advanced degrees and has prior industry experience. Biocon is also undergoing structural changes. The company focuses on biosimilars and integrating artificial intelligence. Other leadership transitions are also in progress across group companies.
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May 5, 2026, 12:49 AM
SAS CEO: Responsible AI Deployment Key to Success

SAS CEO: Responsible AI Deployment Key to Success

As enterprises race to deploy AI agents, the conversation is shifting from capability to control. Jim Goodnight, co-founder and CEO of US-based analytics firm SAS, argues that the real challenge is no longer building intelligent systems, but operating them responsibly at scale. In this interview with Sudhir Chowdhary, he explains why governance, transparency and engineering discipline will define the next phase of AI adoption – and why countries like India are well positioned to lead in managing AI-driven decision systems. Excerpt: We’ve always been in the business of helping organisations make better decisions with data, and that mission doesn’t change. What has changed is the user experience and the speed. In an agentic AI era, analytics can’t just produce insight. Analytics has to operate inside real business workflows with the right controls. Our role is to help customers move from experimentation to dependable deployment where outcomes are transparent, governed and repeatable, especially in high-stakes industries. When software takes action, the standard goes up. With autonomy, small errors can compound quickly, so you need engineering discipline, with governance, traceability, security, and clear accountability for what the system did and why. The goal shouldn’t be automation for its own sake. The goal should be better decisions delivered at speed that people can stand behind. Some are ready, many are not. That’s why governance matters. In regulated environments like banking , insurance, life sciences and government, trust isn’t optional. Before you delegate decisions to an AI agent, you need guardrails: where nondeterministic AI is appropriate, where it isn’t, how decisions are logged, tested and monitored, and when a human must be in the loop. There was a rush to generative AI when LLMs were introduced to the market, even before it was ready for production enterprise application. Fear of missing out drove a lot of spending that wasn’t tied to a clear ROI. Real ROI comes when AI is integrated into production decisioning securely, at scale, with performance you can measure and governance you can prove. We encourage customers to start with clear business problems, build the data foundation, and then deploy AI in places where the value is durable – places like risk reduction, faster cycle times and better service. Being privately held has allowed us to prioritise customers and employees as our most important stakeholders. It has let us invest for the long-term, especially in foundational areas like platform engineering, industry solutions, security and responsible innovation. We’ve built deep foundations in customer- and employee-focused culture that will carry forward through our next chapter of growth. Pursuing IPO readiness sharpens transparency, accountability and scalability across the business. It makes us a stronger company for customers, partners and employees. It helps us ensure that after 50 years of growth and profitability, we are built to support the next 50 with the same long-term mindset. India has the talent depth to do it, especially in data engineering, analytics and software development. I do think it can play an important role as AI becomes more operational. The challenge isn’t just building agents; it’s operating them responsibly at scale, with governance, reliability, security and cost discipline. The organisations that combine strong engineering with those enterprise standards will be the ones that succeed. We’ve built meaningful R&D and delivery capabilities in India over many years, and that’s important. It’s also a growing market where customers are moving quickly from AI experimentation to deployment. Our focus in India is the same as everywhere else: helping organisations apply AI to real industry problems with transparency and strong governance, so results are dependable.
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Divya Bhaskar
May 5, 2026, 12:26 AM
Gujarat's Panchmahals District Sees Significant Academic Progress in Class 12 Science Stream Results

Gujarat's Panchmahals District Sees Significant Academic Progress in Class 12 Science Stream Results

In the class 12 science stream results declared by the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board, Panchmahals district has made significant progress in academic quality this year compared to last year. Statistically, the top grade in Panchmahals is only 1 student who got A1 grade in May 2025, against 4 in 2026. Similarly, the number of students who got A2 grade has increased from 43 to 89, which shows that the performance of meritorious students in the district has improved by more than 100%. Middle grade students who got B1 and B2 grades have also increased progressively. B1 grade has increased from 132 to 186 and B2 has increased from 246 to 280 students. The result in general stream has been affected by low marks in computer, account state and business management subjects. Computer brings good marks in school practicals. Practical students also get low marks in mathematics, chemistry, and 90% marks in science stream.
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May 4, 2026, 11:59 PM
Class 12 Science Results: A Group Achieves 90.79% Pass Percentage

Class 12 Science Results: A Group Achieves 90.79% Pass Percentage

In Class 12 Science, the result of A group has been 90.79 percent. A total of 41,185 students have passed. In this group, 930 have got A1 grade, 6663 have got A2 grade. This time 4706 students have passed in science theory subjects in A group above 90 percentile. On the other hand, 52,468 students have passed. In this group, 646 students have got A1 grade, 5086 have got A2 grade. This time 6644 students have come in science theory subjects above 90 percentile. The result of B group is one percent more than last year. Similarly, the result of A-B group has been 69.44 percent. 25 students have passed. There are seven students in A2 grade, while no one has got A1 grade.
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May 4, 2026, 11:51 PM
Navsari District's Class-12 Science Stream Result Declines Slightly, AB School Shines

Navsari District's Class-12 Science Stream Result Declines Slightly, AB School Shines

In Navsari district, the result of class-12 science stream was 84.68 percent this year with a slight decrease, which was 84.98 percent last year. Last year 58 students passed in A1 grade, which increased to 79 students passed this year. 47 students of AB school A1 Grey In Navsari district, the result of class-12 science stream was declared 84.68 percent, 79 students passed in A1 grade, 438 in A2, 678 in B1, 804 in B2, 913 in C1, 805 in C2. The result declared was dominated by the students of AB school this year like last year. 47 students from AB school who got A1 grade. Along with this, the result of GUJCET was also announced. In which the student of AB school Ishaan Kapadia, who got 120 marks, came first in the state. If you look at the result, then the highest number of students of Navsari center 90.92 and the lowest number of students of ID Patel's medical line was obtained in 12th grade.
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May 4, 2026, 11:00 PM
Giant Star Study Reveals Secrets of the Milky Way

Giant Star Study Reveals Secrets of the Milky Way

This very important and equally challenging research analyzed more than 100,000 giant stars. The available information revealed the position and development of the stars in the Milky Way, as well as their age. The stars near the center of the Milky Way are very old and are slowly declining until a certain point. There are some stars near or beyond the edge of the Milky Way that formed in the Milky Way, but for some reason they were pushed out of bounds.
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May 4, 2026, 12:34 PM
Revolutionizing Indoor Gardening: Top 5 AI-Powered Tools to Boost Yields

Revolutionizing Indoor Gardening: Top 5 AI-Powered Tools to Boost Yields

Indoor vegetable gardening can be a rewarding but tedious task. However, with the help of AI tools, the whole process can be made a whole lot easier.These innovative apps and devices can monitor conditions, diagnose issues, and even automate care for crops like tomatoes, lettuce, and herbs.They provide data-driven insights and help boost yields, even in limited spaces.Here are five top picks.
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May 4, 2026, 11:51 AM
Param Foundation Inaugurates ParSEC Whitefield Science and Innovation Centre in Bengaluru

Param Foundation Inaugurates ParSEC Whitefield Science and Innovation Centre in Bengaluru

VMPL Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], May 4: Param Foundation today inaugurated ParSEC Whitefield, a 30,000 sq. ft. experiential science and innovation centre in Bengaluru, marking a significant addition to the city's growing ecosystem of science engagement and future-focused learning spaces. Conceived as a "Living Lab" for discovery, the centre is designed to engage over one lakh visitors annually, including students, educators, professionals, and families, through interactive exhibits, innovation workshops, and public programmes.The facility was formally inaugurated by Dr. K. Radhakrishnan (Former Chairman, ISRO and Chairman of the Advisory Board, Param Foundation) and Mr. Kris Gopalakrishnan (Co-founder, Infosys) in the presence of educators, scientists, industry leaders, and members of the public. This milestone builds on the proven success of ParSEC Jayanagar, which has welcomed 75,000+ visitors, trained 55+ teachers in experiential learning, conducted more than 52 workshops across various disciplines, and hosted 5+ hackathons. With the opening of the Whitefield facility, Param Foundation--guided by its distinguished Advisory Board--is now going significantly bigger to scale this impact for the entire community. Developed as a dedicated space for science, discovery, and innovation, ParSEC Whitefield seeks to transform how the city experiences science and innovation, beyond conventional educational boundaries. The centre reflects a vision of making scientific exploration accessible and engaging for learners of all ages. Spread across the expansive facility, ParSEC Whitefield brings together interactive galleries, innovation makerspaces, live demonstration zones, and collaborative environments designed to spark curiosity. Visitors can explore themes ranging from artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to light and optics, electricity and magnetism, geometry, design thinking, and ancient Indian scientific knowledge systems. Mr. Devananda R. Gaddam, Executive Trustee of Param Foundation, said: "With the launch of ParSEC Whitefield, we are fulfilling our promise to make Bengaluru a truly connected city of science. Our goal is to engage over one lakh visitors annually, creating a community hub where curiosity is celebrated and scientific temper is nurtured. This is our largest facility yet, designed to be a catalyst for lifelong learning for families and students alike." K. Radhakrishnan, Former Chairman of ISRO, said: "Science is not a subject to be memorized; it is a way of life to be experienced. ParSEC Whitefield provides the kind of environment that was once reserved only for high-level research labs. By making these concepts accessible to every child in Bengaluru, we are planting the seeds for India's next generation of space explorers and deep-tech innovators." Kris Gopalakrishnan, Co-founder of Infosys and Chairman of Axilor Ventures, said: "Bengaluru's greatest asset is its talent, but that talent needs a 'playground' to experiment and fail before it can succeed in the real world. This 30,000 sq. ft. facility is more than just a science center; it is a critical piece of infrastructure for our innovation economy. We are moving from 'Knowing Science' to 'Doing Science,' and that is where the future of our tech industry lies." Strategically located in one of Bengaluru's fastest-growing technology centers, ParSEC Whitefield serves as a resource for anyone seeking meaningful learning opportunities. Through workshops, educator training initiatives, and innovation-led activities, the facility promotes creativity, critical thinking, and a scientific temper across the city. About Param Foundation: Param Foundation is a transdisciplinary ecosystem and a collaborative platform that brings together science, history, art, culture, and technology to ignite curiosity and create meaningful societal change. The Foundation's vision is to create a connected, city-wide ecosystem of science centres that celebrate India's scientific and cultural legacy while nurturing future-ready skills and encouraging lifelong learning for all. (ADVERTORIAL DISCLAIMER: The above press release has been provided by VMPL . ANI will not be responsible in any way for the content of the same.)
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May 4, 2026, 11:35 AM
Chosen Raises $5 Million in Series A Funding for Science-Led Skincare Products

Chosen Raises $5 Million in Series A Funding for Science-Led Skincare Products

Chosen, the skincare startup, said it has raised $5 million in a Series A funding round led by Fireside Ventures, with participation from Bold, L’Oréal’s corporate venture capital fund, and Alkemi Growth Capital. The round also saw participation from angel investor Avnish Anand, co-founder and ex-CEO of CaratLane, along with a cohort of practising dermatologists — Chandan Asokan, KC Nischal, Punit Saraogi, Nishita Ranka and Mikki Singh — reinforcing the brand’s strong clinical foundation.The funds will be used to strengthen R&D, expand the product pipeline, scale its Centre of Excellence, and hire talent. The company develops science-led skincare for melanin-rich Indian skin, focusing on pigmentation, texture, contour and hair ageing, with products spanning topicals and nutraceuticals.Renita Rajan, founder and CEO of Chosen, said, “This round is a validation of the science-led, dermatologist-developed approach we’ve built Chosen around. It gives us the runway to deepen our R&D, bring more dermatologists into product development, and build the evidence base that holistic anti-ageing for Indian skin deserves.”Sharing his perspective on the investment, Varun Varma, principal, Fireside Ventures, remarked, “What drew us to Chosen is the rare combination of deep clinical rigour and a trust-led go-to-market that few consumer brands have cracked.”On their decision to back Chosen, Samantha Etienne, global general manager, Bold, L’Oréal’s corporate venture capital fund, said, “Chosen has a unique model at the intersection of science and a deeply embedded dermatologist network.”“With a doctor-led distribution flywheel and a capital-efficient growth model, I see Chosen as a compelling platform for long-term value creation,” said Alka Goel, founding partner, Alkemi Growth Capital.Speaking of his decision to join the round, Avnish Anand, co-founder and ex-CEO, CaratLane, noted, “I believe in backing founders who are deeply committed to building differentiated, product-led businesses. Chosen reflects this ethos through its strong science-led approach and focus on innovation in skincare.”
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May 4, 2026, 10:36 AM
10 Authors You Must Read in 2026: A Curated List of Powerful Storytellers

10 Authors You Must Read in 2026: A Curated List of Powerful Storytellers

VMPL New Delhi [India], May 4: In 2026, the literary world is brimming with powerful storytellers and authors who are reshaping the way we read and think. From thought-provoking non-fiction to gripping fiction and inspiring poetry, today's writers are creating stories that connect deeply with modern readers. Whether you are looking for motivation, entertainment, or a new perspective, the right author can transform your reading journey. In this curated list, we bring you 10 authors you must read in 2026 writers who are not only making an impact with their words but are also building a strong presence in the literary space. Amish Tripathi Amish Tripathi is one of India's most popular contemporary authors, known for redefining mythological fiction for modern readers. He rose to fame with his debut novel The Immortals of Meluha, the first book in the bestselling Shiva Trilogy. His writing blends mythology, philosophy, and fast-paced storytelling, presenting ancient Indian legends in a relatable and logical way. Amish's Ram Chandra Series further strengthened his position as a leading voice in this genre. An IIM Calcutta graduate and former banker, he turned to writing with a unique vision of making mythology accessible and engaging. His books have sold millions of copies, inspiring a new wave of readers to explore Indian history, culture, and spiritual thought. Piyush Mahiskey Piyush Mahiskey is a novelist and Technology Architect based in Nagpur who uniquely blends technical precision with literary restraint. By day, he leads digital transformation at Infosys; by night, he crafts fiction rooted in the cultural geography of his hometown. His debut, Durga in Nigeria, is a meditative exploration of diaspora identity and memory set against Nigerian festivals. Mahiskey followed this with IX B - The Fragile Heart of an Achiever and X C: The Silent Killer, both of which became bestsellers on Amazon. These works delve into the corridors of school life, transforming ordinary moments of laughter and bullying into profound narratives of resilience. Through his iterative and uncompromising process, Mahiskey continues to offer stories that honor human silence and celebrate the enduring heart. Sunita Lad Bhamray With a versatile career spanning literature, stage, and screen, Sunita Lad Bhamray has become a prominent voice in contemporary Indian storytelling. Her middle-grade novel Kalee and the Mysterious Twins: Keepers of the Big Secret is a 2025 Amazon bestseller and has since garnered critical acclaim, including being shortlisted for the prestigious Hedwig Anuar Children's Book Award-2026 by the Singapore Book Council, along with winning the Sahitya Sparsh Award 2026 and the Pen and Paper Awards. To date, she has published six books and written three plays performed for international audiences. She also runs a successful YouTube channel, Su's Short Stories for Kids, bringing engaging narratives to young audiences worldwide. Her screen credits include the award-winning short films Nirjhari and Sahaasi; Dateline Singapore. Currently, she is developing a four-book illustrated children's series titled Aunty Koohoo and her stories. Her work champions strong young protagonists, emotional depth, imaginative problem solving and respect for nature. Swapna Das She is a British Indian author known for her versatile literary contributions across genres and languages. She has written five books: A String of Pearls (2016), The Forgotten People (2019), Shristi (2022), Arpan (2026), and Samarpan (2026). While her first four works are in English, Samarpan is a Bengali poetry collection dedicated to her late mother, reflecting deep emotional and cultural roots. A passionate advocate of creative arts and Indian culture, Swapna also produces podcasts under "Swapnabesh UK," available on her YouTube channel. Beyond writing, she enjoys travelling, photography, and cooking. Actively involved in philanthropy, she raises funds for charities in the UK and India. Her book Shristi has earned her two prestigious awards. Vivaan Karulkar New Bharat's Vivaan Karulkar is a teen author and innovator who, at 15, secured an In-Principle Patent for detecting asteroids, becoming one of the youngest globally to achieve this distinction. At 16, he authored The Sanatan Dharam: True Source of All Science, launched at the Ayodhya Ram Mandir during Pran-Pratishtha. At 17, his second book, The Sanatan Dharam: True Source of All Technology, was launched by Shri Mohan Bhagwat, ISRO Chairman Shri S. Somanath, and Nobel Laureate Shri Kailash Satyarthi. At 18, he authored Elon Musk: The Man Who Bends Reality, which trended No. 3 on X. His work has gained international recognition at the United Nations, UK Parliament, and Swiss Parliament, and appreciation from Dr. S. Jaishankar, Shri Piyush Goyal, Shri Devendra Fadnavis, and Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. He is recognized by the India Book of Records and Asia Book of Records, and runs platforms sharing insights on Sanatan Dharam and science. Captain Manindra Nath Jha He is a disciplined and multifaceted professional with a rich career spanning over three decades across defence, corporate and public sectors in the field of security. He is an alumnus of Sainik School Purulia, equipped with professional qualifications B.Sc., LLB and LLM, having a strong commitment to excellence. He began his journey as a Short Service Commissioned Officer in the Indian Army, where he imbibed values of integrity, leadership and resilience. Following his military service, he held key security roles with esteemed organisations including Union Bank of India, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and Uttam Galva Steels Limited. Currently, he is serving as Chief Security Officer at Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran Private Ltd. He also nurtures a reflective literary voice. Guided by his signature line "Char Akshar- Bas Yun Hi" a poetry collection he captures everyday emotions, fleeting thoughts and subtle reflections in life. His style represents writing that is not forced or ornamental, but natural inviting readers to pause and feel rather than just read. Dr. Sreekumar Krishnan He represents a rare convergence of engineering excellence, business insight, and future-focused intelligence. With over three decades of multidisciplinary experience, his journey reflects a seamless evolution from traditional mechanical engineering to advanced domains of automation, artificial intelligence, management, and knowledge systems. Holding a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Industrial Technology and Management, he is affiliated as a Fellow or Senior Fellow with numerous national and international professional bodies. He is the author of acclaimed works including "The Business Whispers," "From Bolts to Bots," and titles on Kerala astrology in both Malayalam and English. He has received over 130 international and national awards and holds more than 150 certifications across diverse fields ranging from ISO standards to artificial intelligence and holistic sciences. His expertise spans technology, business, law, and alternative knowledge systems, making him a truly interdisciplinary thought leader and lifelong learner committed to innovation. CA Pranav Sharma CA Pranav Sharma, a practicing Chartered Accountant, is steadily emerging as a fresh and relatable voice in contemporary Indian fiction with his debut novel I Had a Best Friend Too. Set in the early 2000s, the book beautifully captures the simplicity, innocence, and emotional depth of pre-digital friendships, resonating with readers who value nostalgia and authentic human connections. Driven by a desire to preserve emotions often lost in today's fast-paced world, Pranav began his writing journey without a traditional publishing background, independently bringing his work to readers and building a growing audience through genuine engagement. Balancing his professional career with his passion for storytelling, he continues to shape a subtle yet impactful literary voice in modern Indian writing. Neha Shah Have a Blessed and Productive Human Birth! Happy Birthday! by Neha Shah is a deeply inspiring guide that redefines the true essence of birthdays and human life. Moving beyond conventional celebrations, the book encourages readers to reflect, grow, and embrace life with gratitude and purpose. It highlights that every birthday is not merely a ritual but a powerful opportunity for self-improvement and transformation. With simple yet profound insights, Neha Shah inspires individuals to value their existence and make conscious efforts toward meaningful living. Regardless of circumstances, the book empowers readers to celebrate life in a way that nurtures positivity, awareness, and responsibility, turning each passing year into a journey of growth, contribution, and inner fulfillment. Kankana Roy Chowdhury Kankana Roy Chowdhury is a passionate storyteller with a deep affinity for suspense and psychological thrillers. With a background in management, she brings a unique perspective to her writing, blending analytical insight with the unpredictability of human behavior. Her keen observation of people, their choices, and the ripple effects of their actions shapes the intense and layered narratives she creates. A lifelong enthusiast of gripping stories across books, films, and audio, she channels that fascination into crafting narratives that explore secrets, human complexity, and the fine line between logic and chaos. Her debut novel, The Red Devil Murders, marks the beginning of her literary journey, offering readers a compelling and immersive experience designed to linger long after the final page. (ADVERTORIAL DISCLAIMER: The above press release has been provided by VMPL . ANI will not be responsible in any way for the content of the same.)
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May 4, 2026, 10:17 AM
The Secret to Perfectly Cooked Floury Rice: Tips and Tricks for Success

The Secret to Perfectly Cooked Floury Rice: Tips and Tricks for Success

Making rice in a pressure cooker is no rocket science. It takes barely 5 minutes and gets ready to be rice. But when it comes to making floury rice, it's not for everyone. You may have noticed that sometimes the rice either gets wetter than necessary, or sometimes becomes sticky. This is because the water measurement is wrong somewhere. The secret to floury rice is that the rice has the perfect water ratio. Many people have this confusion and that's why their rice never turns out well. If you're going to make rice for the first time or your rice doesn't turn out perfect, you should make a quick note of these tips. After that, you'll never be confused about the amount of water you'll need. Shri & SamEveryday Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker, 3 Litre, Mirror Finish, Inner Lid, Lid Lid, Gas Lid, Inderger, Inder Coil, Inderger, Inderger, Inder Coil, Stainless Steak Glass, Butler Stainless Steel Stainless Glasses.
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May 4, 2026, 09:26 AM
Strategy to Make Farming Profitable Through Clusters and Scientific Method

Strategy to Make Farming Profitable Through Clusters and Scientific Method

A strategy has been prepared to make farming profitable by forming clusters in selected blocks. In these areas, the process from soil testing to seed selection will be linked to the scientific method. The main objective of the plan is to prepare the farmers according to the market demand through cash crops and horticulture. Experts and field assistants are being deployed through contract and outsourcing who will provide technical assistance to the farmers by directly contacting them.
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May 4, 2026, 08:48 AM
Gujarat Class 12 Science Stream and GUJCET Results Declared: Morbi District Tops State Again

Gujarat Class 12 Science Stream and GUJCET Results Declared: Morbi District Tops State Again

(By Pravin Vyas) Morbi, Dt. 4: Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board, Gandhinagar has declared the result of class 12 Science stream and GUJCET examination held in March 2026 today by the Chairman of the Board, Mukesh Pandya. The examination was conducted from 26/02/2026 to 16/03/2026. The result of regular students of the entire state has been declared as 84.33%. Morbi district has performed brilliantly in this result of the state and has secured the first position for the fourth consecutive time as the highest scoring district in the entire state of Gujarat with a high result of 94.85%.
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May 4, 2026, 08:23 AM
AI Diagnoses Patients More Accurately Than Human Doctors in Emergency Room Settings

AI Diagnoses Patients More Accurately Than Human Doctors in Emergency Room Settings

Artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics are increasingly positioned as the future of healthcare, promising to transform diagnosis, treatment, and patient care. However, there is a lack of evidence showing that AI-powered systems can reliably deliver in high-pressure clinical settings, where accuracy and speed are critical. In an attempt to examine the performance of large language models (LLMs) in medical contexts, particularly a real-life emergency room, a new study has found that at least one LLM was able to diagnose patients more accurately than human doctors. It provided the exact or very close diagnosis in 67 per cent of cases, compared to human doctors with 50-55 per cent accuracy rate. The study was published in Science journal last week by a team of researchers comprising physicians and computer scientists at Harvard Medical School and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. The findings of the study, based on trials that tested the responses of hundreds of doctors against LLMs, suggest that AI-powered systems may be inching closer to supporting doctors in real-world decision-making. It comes at a time when AI adoption in healthcare is picking up, with nearly one in five US physicians already using AI to assist diagnosis, as per the American Medical Association (AMA). Another survey carried out by the Royal College of Physicians found that 16 per cent of doctors in the UK are using AI tools daily for clinical decision-making. “I don’t think our findings mean that AI replaces doctors. I think it does mean that we’re witnessing a really profound change in technology that will reshape medicine,” Arjun Manrai, one of the lead authors of the Harvard study, was quoted as saying by The Guardian . Dr Adam Rodman, another lead author, expects that AI systems will not replace physicians but join them in a “triadic care model … the doctor, the patient, and an artificial intelligence system.” As part of their experiment, the researchers selected 76 patients who came into the Beth Israel emergency room. Two internal medicine attending physicians were asked to diagnose the patients, while OpenAI’s o1 reasoning model and GPT-4o were used to separately generate diagnoses of the same group of patients. The researchers emphasised that the patient data was not pre-processed, meaning that the AI models were presented with the same information that was available in the patients’ electronic medical records at the time of each diagnosis. All the diagnoses were assessed by two other attending physicians, who did not know which ones came from humans and which ones were AI-generated. At the first diagnostic touchpoint (initial ER triage), where there is minimal information available such as vital sign data, demographic information, and a few sentences on why the patient was there, the AI models identified the exact or very close diagnosis in 67 per cent of cases, outperforming the human doctors, who were right in only 50-55 per cent of cases. When more information about the patients were made available, the diagnosis accuracy rate of OpenAI’s o1 reasoning model rose to 82 per cent compared with the 70-79 per cent accuracy achieved by the human doctors. “At each diagnostic touchpoint, o1 either performed nominally better than or on par with the two attending physicians and 4o,” the study said. When a larger cohort of 46 human doctors and the two AI models were asked to examine five clinical case studies, the models scored 89 per cent compared to 34 per cent obtained by human doctors relying on conventional tools such as search engines. The study only focused on the responses of AI models based on paperwork in text form. It did not evaluate LLMs based on their reading of other signals such as a patient’s level of distress or their visual appearance, the researchers acknowledged in the study. Present-day AI models such as o1 and GPT-4o are also prone to errors and hallucinations, posing severe liability risks. Doctors have also highlighted the absence of a formal framework for accountability. Most patients would also want human doctors to guide them through life or death decisions without relying on AI tools. Notably, the rise of AI tools in healthcare could also lead to doctors deferring to AI-generated answers without thinking independently. The Harvard study further fails to evaluate the performance of LLMs in accurately diagnosing elderly patients or non-English speakers. “These systems are no longer just passing medical exams or solving artificial test cases. They are starting to look like useful second-opinion tools for clinicians, particularly when it is important to consider a wider range of possible diagnoses and avoid missing something important,” Professor Ewen Harrison, co-director of the University of Edinburgh’s centre for medical informatics, said. “If we’re going to compare AI tools to physicians’ clinical ability, we should start by comparing [them] to physicians who actually practice that specialty. I would not be surprised if a LLM could beat a dermatologist at a neurosurgery board exam, [but] that’s not a particularly helpful thing to know,” Kristen Panthagani, an emergency physician, said in an online post. “As an ER doctor seeing a patient for the first time, my primary goal is not to guess your ultimate diagnosis. My primary goal is to determine if you have a condition that could kill you,” Panthagani added.
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May 4, 2026, 06:41 AM
Zen Technologies Shares Tank After Q4 Results, But Sees Structural Transformation as Defence Company

Zen Technologies Shares Tank After Q4 Results, But Sees Structural Transformation as Defence Company

Zen Technologies shares tanked 13.9 per cent on BSE, logging an intra-day low at ₹1,438.35 per share. At 10:57 AM,Zen Technologies’ share pricewas trading 11.38 per cent lower at ₹1,481.05 per share. In comparison, the BSE Sensex was up 0.85 per cent at 77,569.73.Zen Technologies Q4 results highlights:Thecompany reported its Q4FY26 resultson Friday. In the March quarter (Q4FY26), Zen Technologies postednet profit year-on-year (Y-o-Y) of ₹31.53 crore, as compared to ₹101.04 crore a year ago, down 68.7 per cent. On a sequential basis, the profit fell 42 per cent.Its total revenue came in at ₹200.78 crore, as compared to ₹349.74 crore a year ago, down 42.5 per cent. On a quarter-on-quarter (Q-o-Q) basis, the revenue slipped 3.7 per cent.The company’s Earnings before interest, tax , depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) stood at ₹73.69 crore, as against ₹162.74 crore Y-o-Y. The total order Book as of March 31, 2026, stood at ₹1336.04 crore.READ |Laurus Labs rallies 6%, hits record high post Q4 results; brokerages upbeat“FY26 financial performance was muted relative to FY25, a trajectory we have communicated earlier to our investors and stakeholders. What the headline numbers do not capture is the structural transformation that took place over the last 2 years: Zen ended FY26 as a defence company with five capabilities that are ready to be offered to the Armed Forces — training simulation and systems, counter drone solutions, automated weapons stations, combat robotics, and drones. The recent expansion of our product portfolio dovetails to the actual war needs as amplified by recent wars, including the Iran war,” said the company’s management.It added: With a strong forward order book, a structurally more diversified earnings base, an expanded product portfolio, and a supportive policy environment, Zen is entering FY27 better positioned than at any point in our recent history.Zen Technologies Limited is a pioneer and leader in providing world class state-of-the-art Defence Training and Anti-Drone solutions and has a proven track record in building training systems for imparting defense training and measuring the combat readiness of security forces. With a dedicated R&D (recognized by the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India) and production facility in Hyderabad, the company has applied for over 200+ patents and shipped more than 1,000 training systems around the world.
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ISRO Selects 10th-Grade Student Sarthak Tanwar for Prestigious Yuvika Programme

ISRO Selects 10th-Grade Student Sarthak Tanwar for Prestigious Yuvika Programme

PM Shri Eklavya Adarsh Residential School is a moment of pride for Knife Arts. Sarthak Tanwar, a student of class 10th here, has been selected for ISRO's prestigious Yuvika - Young Scientist Programme. On this achievement, Collector Kunal Dudawat felicitated Sarthak. Sarthak is currently a student of class 10th and had prepared for this programme when he was in class 9th. Read MoreTrending VideosCollector Kunal Dudawat said that Sarthak Tanwar's selection is a matter of pride for the entire district. His move will be an inspiration for other students. It is a matter of great pride for any student to visit a prestigious place like Satish Dhawan Space Centre. He hoped that Sarthak will play an important role in the field of Space Science in the future. Advertisement Yuvika Programme is run by Indian Space Research Organization to impart in-depth knowledge of Space Science to talented students of class 9th. It is aimed at increasing interest in science and technology among the youth and making them future scientists. Sarthak Tanwar, Principal of Dr.
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May 4, 2026, 05:41 AM
AI Outperforms Doctors in Diagnosing Patients, Study Finds

AI Outperforms Doctors in Diagnosing Patients, Study Finds

AI is now playing its part in treating patients, not just telling recipes and creating photos. A recent Harvard study showed that advanced AI models can outperform doctors in diagnosing patients, even in the emergency room (ER). The researcher said that OpenAI's advanced o1 language model directly competed with hundreds of doctors in many different diagnostic situations and found that AI consistently outperformed doctors in both diagnosing and planning to treat disease. The new research, published in the journal Science, found that 76 clinical cases from the emergency room at Israel Deakness Medical Center were assigned to OpenAI's o1 model and two expert doctors. The researchers found that o1 performed equal to or better than human experts in a variety of tasks, with ID1 performing the least in both cases when accurate information was available.
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May 4, 2026, 12:00 AM
Gujarat Board Announces Class-12 Results: Records to be Broken or Not?

Gujarat Board Announces Class-12 Results: Records to be Broken or Not?

Today the result of class-12 science stream, general stream, vocational stream, Sanskrit medium and GUJCET exam will be declared. At 10 am, students will be able to check their result by entering their seat number on the board's website. In addition, 15,465 students appeared in ધો.12 general stream, 1,567 in science stream and 1,993 in GUJCET in the district. There is a lot of anxiety among students and parents about the result, especially since it has become a matter of debate whether old records will be broken. Class 10 results will be out soon after class 12. Decade-old records will be broken or not. General trends: Last year in 2025, Kutch district's result was 95.05%. However, the highest record of the last 13 years was recorded in the year 2014, when 95.79% came out. Science stream: Last year Kutch's result was 83.25%. In the year 2015, ID7% is still the highest.
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May 4, 2026, 12:00 AM
India Gains Power to Reveal Damage Pics in Pakistan After Destroying Terrorist Bases

India Gains Power to Reveal Damage Pics in Pakistan After Destroying Terrorist Bases

Let us tell you that in Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the Pahalgam attack last year, India destroyed all the terrorist bases located in Pakistan. However, during this time, the exact pictures of the damage in Pakistan could not be revealed and even if they were found late, they could be found only through the American space company Ventor, which was earlier called Maxar. Although the US had stopped the company from sharing pictures related to the Indo-Pak military conflict. But with the historic Optosar satellite of the Indian startup GalaxEye, it will not be possible now because India has got such a power that the army will be able to get a clear picture of the situation by ripping the clouds and darkness.
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May 3, 2026, 11:07 PM
Whale-Friendly Technology Aims for Long-Term Relationships and Insights

Whale-Friendly Technology Aims for Long-Term Relationships and Insights

David Gruber, the founder of Project CETI, said that this technology will allow us to have a "long-term relationship" with whales, rather than just catching a glimpse of them. It will allow us to study how whale calves learn sound patterns from their mothers. It will make it easier to detect the sound of ships or the changes in whales'communication due to fishing. It will help us make important strategic decisions, such as slowing down or rerouting vessels in whale-sensitive areas.
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May 3, 2026, 09:34 PM
NEET Exam Sees Higher Expectations as Paper is Considered Easier

NEET Exam Sees Higher Expectations as Paper is Considered Easier

CHENNAI: More than 21,000 students appeared for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) at various centres across the city on Sunday. Students who took the examination said this year’s paper was easier compared to last year, raising expectations that the cut-off for medical admissions may increase. According to students, the Biology section, which carries 360 out of 720 marks, was relatively easy. “I had difficulty with time management as I attempted Physics last. However, it was an easy paper, and most questions were from NCERT books,” said Avani Tripathi, who wrote the exam at Army Public School in Nandambakkam. She has been preparing for the exam for the last two years. Experts also indicated that there is a high possibility of students scoring full marks this year. “Last year’s question paper was difficult, and the cut-off was lowered. However, this year we can expect many students to score a full 720,” said B Pavan Kumar, academic dean of Maharishi Educational Institutions. He added that the Organic Chemistry section was moderately difficult, and students strong in that area are likely to secure higher scores. More than 1.5 lakh students from across the state appeared for the examination on Sunday.
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May 3, 2026, 08:32 PM
LAGEOS: A Shining Example of Precision in Earth Science

LAGEOS: A Shining Example of Precision in Earth Science

On May 4, 1976, a spacecraft resembling a disco ball entered orbit almost 3,700 miles (6,000 kilometers) above Earth. This shiny, two‑foot‑wide (60‑centimeter) sphere called the Laser Geodynamics Satellite, or LAGEOS, is covered with 426 retroreflectors—small mirrored prisms designed to bounce laser light directly back to where it came from. Beneath its aluminum exterior sits a dense brass core that makes LAGEOS incredibly heavy (900 pounds or 400 kilograms) for its size. That weight was intentional. The satellite’s high mass and compact, spherical design allow it to follow an exceptionally stable orbit, perfect for satellite laser ranging . From stations around the world, scientists fire pulses of laser light at LAGEOS and measure how long the light takes to return. Because the speed of light is known so precisely, researchers can calculate the distance to the satellite within just a few millimeters. Over these last 50 years, these ultra‑precise measurements have helped track the slow movements of Earth’s tectonic plates, monitor tiny shifts in the planet’s crust, and measure motion along major fault lines. LAGEOS’s data have sharpened our understanding of Earth’s shape and refined models of the planet’s gravity field. LAGEOS has even contributed to tests of Einstein’s theory of general relativity by helping confirm predicted effects on the orbits of massive bodies around Earth. In 1992, the Italian Space Agency–built LAGEOS II, a near‑twin of the original LAGEOS satellite, was launched aboard space shuttle Columbia. With two satellites to compare, scientists could make even more accurate measurements. Together, they have become long-term benchmarks for Earth science. Despite being among the oldest scientific satellites still in service, LAGEOS is still going strong. Its simple, maintenance-free design, along with minimal drag in its high orbit, means that it will likely continue to circle the globe for millions of years.
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May 3, 2026, 08:30 PM
Blue Origin's MK1 Cargo Lander Completes Testing in NASA Johnson's Chamber A

Blue Origin's MK1 Cargo Lander Completes Testing in NASA Johnson's Chamber A

Also known as Endurance, MK1 is an uncrewed cargo lander funded by Blue Origin as a commercial demonstration mission to advance Human Landing System capabilities in support of NASA’s Artemis program. The tests in Chamber A represent a public-private partnership model, with Blue Origin conducting work through a reimbursable Space Act Agreement. Endurance will demonstrate precision landing, cryogenic propulsion, and autonomous guidance, navigation, and control capabilities in support of future lunar surface operations. In addition to its primary objectives, MK1 will carry two NASA science and technology payloads under the CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services) initiative to the lunar South Pole region this year: the Stereo Cameras for Lunar Plume-Surface Studies, an array of high-resolution cameras that will collect imagery of the interaction between the lander’s engine plume and the lunar surface during descent and landing, and the Laser Retroreflective Array, which helps orbiting spacecraft determine a more precise location using reflected laser light. Through CLPS, NASA partners with American companies to deliver science investigations and technology demonstrations to the Moon, advancing understanding of the lunar environment and supporting future crewed missions as part of the agency’s Artemis campaign. Testing in NASA Johnson’s Chamber A, one of the world’s largest thermal vacuum test facilities, enabled engineers to model the vacuum of space and the extreme temperature conditions the spacecraft would experience during flight. By recreating these conditions on the ground, teams evaluated system performance and verified structural and thermal integrity prior to launch. NASA and Blue Origin will incorporate lessons learned from MK1’s design, integration, and testing to support NASA’s future Artemis missions that will return American astronauts to the Moon. MK1’s development contributes to technology maturation and risk reduction for future human-class systems, including Blue Moon Mark 2 (MK2), a larger crewed landing system designed to safely transport astronauts from lunar orbit to the surface and back, enabling sustained human exploration at the Moon’s South Pole region. Testing of MK1 at NASA Johnson is enabled through the agency’s “ front door ” approach — a coordinated process that provides commercial partners access to NASA facilities and technical expertise while maintaining safety, mission assurance, and alignment with agency objectives. More information about Thermal Vacuum Chamber A is available at https://www.nasa.gov/setmo/facilities/thermal-vacuum-chamber-a/
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May 3, 2026, 08:23 PM
Railways Introduces AI-Powered Eye-Tracking System to Enhance Driver Alertness and Safety

Railways Introduces AI-Powered Eye-Tracking System to Enhance Driver Alertness and Safety

Barabanki: Railways is now gearing up to take rail accidents to the next level. After the tracks and signals of the 425 km long main route of the NE Railway from Barabanki to Chhapra, the focus is now directly on the alertness of the train driver. Read Trending Videos After implementing the'Kavach'technology, the Railways is developing an AI-based system that will pre-empt potential danger by reading the blinking eyes of the driver. After'Kavach ', this technology is considered to be the beginning of a new chapter in safety. Advertisement The railway section from Barabanki to Chhapra is a very busy route. The track is already equipped with the'Kavach'system, which automatically brakes trains in case of a collision. It uses GPS and radio frequency technology. This technological change is visible in the cameras. Now a new driver assistance system has been added. According to the railway officials, it will be directly connected to the driver's blinking eyes and sensors will be installed in the driver's cabin.
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May 3, 2026, 07:40 PM
Yamunanagar's District Civil Hospital to Launch MRI Facility through Public-Private Partnership

Yamunanagar's District Civil Hospital to Launch MRI Facility through Public-Private Partnership

Yamunanagar News Agency and Read Trending Videos Mukand Lal District Civil Hospital is going to start MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) facility soon. For this, the tender process has been completed on PPP (Public-Private Partnership) mode and the work has been allotted to the selected agency. According to the hospital administration, the installation of the machine will be completed by next month. After this, the patients will get the MRI facility. The MRI machine has been planned to be installed in an empty room near the ultrasound department in the hospital premises. After the launch of this facility, the patients of Yamunanagar district will not need to go to other cities or big hospitals for the examination, which will save both time and money. Advertisement This 200-bed district civil hospital currently receives 2200 to 2500 patients daily for treatment in OPD and IPD. Despite this, the state-of-the-art MRI testing facility was not available here till now.
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May 3, 2026, 07:38 PM
Gujarat GUJCET Result 2026: Results Announced, Check Your Score Now!

Gujarat GUJCET Result 2026: Results Announced, Check Your Score Now!

Gujarat GUJCET Result 2026: The GUJCET results will be made public today, May 4, by the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board, or GSEB. On the official website, candidates who took the GUJCET exam can view their results. By entering their roll number to log in to gujcet.gseb.org , candidates can view their GUJCET results. On April 6, the preliminary answer keys were made available. On March 29, 2026, the GUJCET 2026 exam was held. Gujarat GUJCET Result 2026: Steps to check the result To view and download the GUJCET scorecard, follow the instructions below: Step 1: Go to the official GUJCET result 2026 website, gujcet.gseb.org . Step 2: Enter your six-digit seat number in the designated field to log in, then click "Submit." Step 3: A PDF version of the GUJCET scorecard will be displayed. Step 4: Download the output after carefully reviewing every element. Gujarat GUJCET Result 2026: Passing criteria To be eligible for admission, students taking the GUJCET general category must receive at least 45% overall, or 54 out of 120 points. The qualifying requirement for applicants from Other Backwards Classes (OBC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Scheduled Castes (SC) is 40%, or 48 out of 120 points. Gujarat GUJCET Result 2026: What's next? After downloading the scorecard, they should carefully check information like the rank and marks received. The GUJCET merit list, which establishes eligibility for the subsequent phase, will be released by the examination body after the results are announced. For admission to engineering and pharmacy programs in Gujarat, students whose names are on the merit list will be invited to take part in the GUJCET counselling procedure in 2026. In June 2026, the merit list will be released by the Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC). Class 12 PCM scores will receive 60% of the weight in this list, whereas GUJCET scores would receive 40%. Gujarat's engineering and pharmacy admissions counselling procedure is set to start in May or June of 2026. Gujarat GUJCET Result 2026: GUJCET exam Admission to engineering degree programs and diploma/degree pharmacy programs within the state is facilitated by the GUJCET exam. Students in Groups A, B, and AB in the HSC Science stream are the target audience. Eligibility and placement in professional degrees in Gujarati engineering and pharmacy colleges are influenced by GUJCET scores.
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May 3, 2026, 07:34 PM
Fugitive Prisoner Arrested in Azamgarh Using Modern Technology

Fugitive Prisoner Arrested in Azamgarh Using Modern Technology

Azamgarh: Using modern technology, Raunapar police arrested fugitive prisoner Uday, who is in custody in a murder case and carried a reward of Rs 25,000 on him. Raunapar police station in-charge Sunil Kumar Dubey said that the accused was taken to the district hospital for medical examination from the district jail on December 12, 2025. The accused had escaped after dodging the police. An FIR was registered in the city Kotwali area of the police station. Read Trending Videos In-charge Sunil Kumar Dubey said that on May 1, the Superintendent of Police had announced a reward of Rs 25,000 on him for failing to arrest. In this order, based on the alert received from Yaksha App and Face Recognition technology developed under the leadership of the Director General of Police, Uttar Pradesh, the police actively arrested the accused on Sunday from the Hyderabad Bandha intersection. The accused has been booked under serious sections including murder. He is being produced in the court.
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May 3, 2026, 02:30 PM
Tozorakimab Reduces COPD Exacerbations in Phase 3 Trials

Tozorakimab Reduces COPD Exacerbations in Phase 3 Trials

Tozorakimab , an investigational monoclonal antibody targeting the IL-33 pathway, significantly reduced moderate-to-severe exacerbations in COPD patients in phase 3 OBERON and TITANIA trials. The benefit was consistent regardless of blood eosinophil levels and across all stages of lung function severity, indicating broad effectiveness in managing COPD exacerbations. Tozorakimab was generally well tolerated with a favorable safety profile. Tozorakimab is a potential first-in-class monoclonal antibody targeting interleukin-33 (IL-33), that uniquely inhibits the signaling of the reduced and oxidized forms of IL-33, offering the potential to both reduce inflammation and disrupt the cycle of mucus dysfunction that contribute to COPD worsening. In the OBERON and TITANIA trials, tozorakimab was studied in patients with COPD still experiencing exacerbations while on inhaled standard of care. Patients received tozorakimab 300mg or placebo on top of standard of care once every four weeks. Nearly 400 million people are diagnosed with COPD, a heterogenous and progressive disease and the 3rd leading cause of death globally. Even when on inhaled standard of care, more than 50% of patients experience exacerbations, putting them at an increased risk of cardiopulmonary events and mortality. Frank Sciurba, MD, FCCP, Professor of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Chief Investigator of LUNA program, said: “These trial results suggest that targeting the IL-33 pathway with tozorakimab delivers meaningful clinical benefit in a trial representing a broad COPD population, independent of smoking status and eosinophilic levels. COPD has long been a difficult-to-treat disease with inherent heterogeneity and significant unmet need, with up to half of patients worldwide at risk of exacerbations, hospitalizations, cardiopulmonary events, and death — underscoring the importance of these results for advancing COPD science.” Sharon Barr, Executive Vice President, BioPharmaceuticals R&D, AstraZeneca, said: “Today’s tozorakimab results deliver the first two confirmatory Phase III trials for an IL-33 biologic, which is a major scientific advancement in COPD, the world’s third leading cause of death. Tozorakimab works in a fundamentally different way from other biologics, inhibiting the signaling of the reduced and oxidized forms of IL-33 to both decrease inflammation and disrupt the cycle of mucus dysfunction that are key disease drivers in COPD.” The full results from the OBERON and TITANIA clinical trials will be shared with the scientific community at an upcoming medical meeting. Additional Phase III trials of tozorakimab in COPD, PROSPERO and MIRANDA, are ongoing. Tozorakimab is also being studied in a Phase III trial for severe viral lower respiratory tract disease and in a Phase II trial in asthma. *eosinophil: a type of white blood cell, which at increased levels may contribute to inflammation in respiratory diseases.
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May 3, 2026, 02:05 PM
India's Space Sector Scores a First with Launch of World's First OptosAR Satellite

India's Space Sector Scores a First with Launch of World's First OptosAR Satellite

Bengaluru: A golden chapter has been added to India's space sector today. Drishti, a state-of-the-art satellite developed by Bengaluru-based private space startup GalaxyEye, has been successfully launched. This satellite is the world's first OptosAR satellite, the world's first in terms of technology and the largest satellite ever built by a private company in India. What is Optosar technology? Generally, satellites have two types of technology: optical cameras and radar. Optical cameras give clear pictures but cannot work in night or cloudy weather. While radar technology can see in the dark but its pictures are less clear. The specialty of Mission Drishti is that it uses a combination of these two technologies i.e.
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May 3, 2026, 01:25 PM
Tragic Drowning Incident at Aji Dam in Rajkot Claims Four Lives

Tragic Drowning Incident at Aji Dam in Rajkot Claims Four Lives

The tragic death of 4 persons who drowned in the Aji Dam in Rajkot: After 3 bodies were found, the SDRF team found the body of the fourth person with the help of a state-of-the-art ROV machine: Heart-wrenching rescue operation by a team of 13-Ghanteshwar SDRF led by PI MA Kotadiya and PSI RA Chudasama: After a lot of effort, the last body was recovered and handed over to the administration
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May 3, 2026, 11:34 AM
India's GALEXI to Launch First Satellite Vision Mission with SpaceX

India's GALEXI to Launch First Satellite Vision Mission with SpaceX

Bengaluru-based Indian space-tech startup GALEXI is all set to launch its first satellite vision mission. The satellite will be launched by a Falcon 9 rocket of the US private space company SpaceX. The launch will take place from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The mission is considered a major achievement for India's rapidly growing private space sector as it will give a new identity to the country's technological capability on the global stage. The biggest highlight of the vision satellite is its state-of-the-art Opto SAR technology. The technology is a combination of optical imaging and synthetic aperture radar, which enables it to work day and night and in all weather conditions. Normal satellites cannot take clear pictures in clouds, rain or darkness, but Drishti can take accurate and clear photos despite all these obstacles. It will enable continuous monitoring of the Earth's surface and provide instant information when needed. This private satellite weighing about 190 kg has been developed by the Indian private sector in the key areas of urban planning, urban planning, and urban planning.
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May 3, 2026, 11:20 AM
Northeast Frontier Railway and IIT Guwahati Collaborate on Advanced Technology-Based System for Railway Safety and Track Monitoring

Northeast Frontier Railway and IIT Guwahati Collaborate on Advanced Technology-Based System for Railway Safety and Track Monitoring

The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has partnered with Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati to develop an advanced technology-based system aimed at improving railway safety and strengthening track monitoring. Under the collaboration, the two institutions will work on deploying a camera-based monitoring system integrated with Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) sensors and GPS technology for continuous surveillance of railway tracks. Officials said the system is designed to provide high-precision, real-time monitoring capable of detecting track irregularities at an early stage and generating immediate alerts for corrective action. The proposed setup has been developed as a plug-and-play solution, allowing installation across locomotives and coaches without requiring major structural modifications. The system uses event-based camera technology to capture and analyse track conditions continuously, enabling predictive and condition-based maintenance while reducing dependence on manual inspections. Authorities said the collaboration would draw upon IIT Guwahati’s research and technological expertise to create a scalable and cost-effective safety solution for the railway network. The initiative is also expected to improve operational efficiency and reliability while minimising the risk of unexpected failures and enhancing passenger safety. Officials said the project aligns with broader efforts to integrate data-driven and technology-led systems into railway infrastructure management.
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May 3, 2026, 10:46 AM
India's Fifth-Generation Stealth Fighter Jets to be Manufactured in Puttaparthi

India's Fifth-Generation Stealth Fighter Jets to be Manufactured in Puttaparthi

India's fifth-generation stealth fighter jets will now be manufactured in Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh .The state cabinet has approved the allotment of 600 acres to the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) for this project.An estimated 140 Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) are expected to be produced at this facility, which is likely to attract investments worth ₹1 lakh crore.
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May 3, 2026, 10:19 AM
India Braces for Heat Wave as Temperature Soars Above 40°C

India Braces for Heat Wave as Temperature Soars Above 40°C

Weather Update Health Tips: As the mercury crosses 40, increasing number of patients in hospitals with abdominal pain, vomiting and dizziness है.मौसमविभाग (IMD) has warned that the coming few weeks could be quite challenging in terms of health. But there is no need to panic, if we make small changes in our lifestyle, we can stay healthy in this season. Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Ministry of Science & Technology and Ministry of Earth Sciences Dr Jitendra Singh on Saturday said, "Temperatures are likely to remain relatively high in the second (8-14 May) and fourth (22-28 May) weeks of May, which may lead to heat waves in parts of Northwest, Central and West India as well as the East Coast." According to Union Minister Jitendra Singh, "The government is fully prepared to deal with heat wave situations.
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