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Priyanka Kamble and Komal Gaikwad, waste pickers in Pune, triumphed over adversity by passing their SSC exams after facing humiliation for being uneducated. Kamble, a mother who left school in Std III, scored 48% and dreams of becoming an anganwadi worker.

Taunted as ‘anpadh’, Pune waste pickers clear SSC, rewrite their story

Priyanka Kamble and Komal Gaikwad, waste pickers in Pune, triumphed over adversity by passing their SSC exams after facing humiliation for being uneducated. Kamble, a mother who left school in Std III, scored 48% and dreams of becoming an anganwadi worker.

Russian President Vladimir Putin criticized Ukraine’s forced mobilization tactics, claiming people are being “caught like dogs,” while Russia sees voluntary enlistment. Ukraine, facing manpower shortages, lowered its draft age and toughened rules. Viral videos show aggressive conscription methods dubbed "busification." Despite official denials, Ukraine’s military admitted flaws and launched a $24,000 incentive campaign to attract young volunteers.

‘Russians join willingly’: Putin mocks Ukraine army recruitment struggles

Russian President Vladimir Putin criticized Ukraine’s forced mobilization tactics, claiming people are being “caught like dogs,” while Russia sees voluntary enlistment. Ukraine, facing manpower shortages, lowered its draft age and toughened rules. Viral videos show aggressive conscription methods dubbed "busification." Despite official denials, Ukraine’s military admitted flaws and launched a $24,000 incentive campaign to attract young volunteers.

Protest outside pizza outlet: Pro-Palestine group vs Hindutva activists in Pune

Justice BR Gavai was sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India, making history as the first Buddhist to hold the position. President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office. Justice Gavai succeeds CJI Sanjiv Khanna, who retired on Tuesday after serving since November 11, 2024.

Justice BR Gavai takes oath as 52nd Chief Justice of India

Justice BR Gavai was sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India, making history as the first Buddhist to hold the position. President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office. Justice Gavai succeeds CJI Sanjiv Khanna, who retired on Tuesday after serving since November 11, 2024.

Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Wednesday. While Nifty50 was above 24,600, BSE Sensex crossed 81,300.

Stock market: Nifty50 opens above 24,600; BSE Sensex gains over 350 points

Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Wednesday. While Nifty50 was above 24,600, BSE Sensex crossed 81,300.

IPL 2025 is set to resume on May 17 after a week-long suspension. Most overseas players are returning, excluding some Australians and Englishmen. Key players like Pat Cummins and Travis Head will participate. Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Titans, and Kolkata Knight Riders will be at full strength. Rajasthan Royals face uncertainty with player availability.

Most overseas players to return for IPL

IPL 2025 is set to resume on May 17 after a week-long suspension. Most overseas players are returning, excluding some Australians and Englishmen. Key players like Pat Cummins and Travis Head will participate. Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Titans, and Kolkata Knight Riders will be at full strength. Rajasthan Royals face uncertainty with player availability.

Ajay Kumar, a retired IAS officer, has been appointed as the new chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). President Droupadi Murmu approved his appointment, filling the vacancy left by Preeti Sudan. Kumar served as India’s defence secretary and will lead the UPSC, responsible for conducting civil services examinations for key services like IAS and IPS.

Former defence secretary Ajay Kumar appointed UPSC chairman

Ajay Kumar, a retired IAS officer, has been appointed as the new chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). President Droupadi Murmu approved his appointment, filling the vacancy left by Preeti Sudan. Kumar served as India’s defence secretary and will lead the UPSC, responsible for conducting civil services examinations for key services like IAS and IPS.

A 26-year-old passenger from Imphal was arrested at Kolkata airport after uttering the word "bomb" before boarding an IndiGo flight to Mumbai, triggering a security alert and flight delay. Regal Chongtham made the remark sarcastically during security checks, leading to the activation of bomb disposal squads and thorough aircraft inspection.

‘Mere paas bomb hai?’: Passenger arrested at Kolkata airport

A 26-year-old passenger from Imphal was arrested at Kolkata airport after uttering the word "bomb" before boarding an IndiGo flight to Mumbai, triggering a security alert and flight delay. Regal Chongtham made the remark sarcastically during security checks, leading to the activation of bomb disposal squads and thorough aircraft inspection.

Stock market recommendations: Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers recommend buying Waaree Energies above ₹2700, targeting ₹3000, Premier Energies near ₹1000, targeting ₹1160, and GMMP Faudler near ₹1070, targeting ₹1230.

Top stocks to buy: Recommendations for today

Stock market recommendations: Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers recommend buying Waaree Energies above ₹2700, targeting ₹3000, Premier Energies near ₹1000, targeting ₹1160, and GMMP Faudler near ₹1070, targeting ₹1230.

Following a US-China trade agreement where tariffs are suspended for 90 days, President Trump claimed Apple CEO Tim Cook plans to increase US investments, potentially building more plants. This news follows reports of Apple considering iPhone price hikes, possibly linked to tariffs.

US-China trade: Trump says he called Apple CEO after China tariff rollback and...

Following a US-China trade agreement where tariffs are suspended for 90 days, President Trump claimed Apple CEO Tim Cook plans to increase US investments, potentially building more plants. This news follows reports of Apple considering iPhone price hikes, possibly linked to tariffs.

Government set to float 20,000 crore scheme to boost shipbuilding

Retail inflation eases to lowest since July 2019

A concerning report from Diabetes UK reveals that nearly 29% of heart disease deaths in England now involve individuals with diabetes, a figure that has doubled since 2009. This alarming trend highlights the dangerous link between diabetes and cardiovascular disease, driven by factors like high blood sugar, high blood pressure, and unhealthy cholesterol levels.

Diabetes drives one-third heart fatalities in England, finds report

A concerning report from Diabetes UK reveals that nearly 29% of heart disease deaths in England now involve individuals with diabetes, a figure that has doubled since 2009. This alarming trend highlights the dangerous link between diabetes and cardiovascular disease, driven by factors like high blood sugar, high blood pressure, and unhealthy cholesterol levels.

A significant 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Kasos, Greece, early Wednesday, sending tremors across the eastern Mediterranean. The quake, centered near Kasos and Crete, was felt on several Greek islands, as well as in Israel and Egypt.

Strong 6.1 earthquake strikes off Greek island of Kasos, eastern Mediterranean

A significant 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Kasos, Greece, early Wednesday, sending tremors across the eastern Mediterranean. The quake, centered near Kasos and Crete, was felt on several Greek islands, as well as in Israel and Egypt.

Days before fresh trade talks, India initiates WTO action on US steel duties