Day of the Dead 2023: Google Doodle celebrates Mexico's Día de los Muertos
Google Doodle celebrates Mexico's Día de los Muertos, a holiday to pay respects to departed loved ones. Día de los Muertos has indigenous roots dating back more than 3,000 years to pre-Columbian Mesoamerican civilizations. Key Points
mintTripura CPI(M) seeks intervention by CM to stop eviction of families, demands damages
The CPI(M) sought intervention by CM Dr. Manik Saha to stop eviction of families from a village in Gomati district. Key Points
The Hindufamilies in fist fight over photo op at Disney World in Orlando| Video
The brawl between the families at Orlando's Disney World continued until the workers of the theme park intervened to separate them. Later, security personnel were called in to end the fight. Key Points
India TodayInternational Day of families 2023: Date, history, significance and celebration
International Day of families is celebrated annually on May 15th. Let's take a look at the history, significance, date and other details of this important day. Key Points
Hindustan TimesJaaved Jaaferi’s son Meezaan Jaaferi lashes out at rich friends for not supporting noble cause: ‘People spend lakhs on alcohol, drugs’
Meezan Jaaferi, who was disturbed after the recent fires in Mumbai, personally visited the affected families and distributed ration packets. He was upset that not a single one of his rich friends came forward to help. Key Points
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Parivar Pehchan Patra: Over 8 lakh BPL families lose ration cards
Officials claim that the yellow ration cards have been discontinued only of those families which were found ineligible for the facility. The cards are issued to only those families which have an annual income up to Rs 1.8 lakh. Key Points
The Indian Express‘36.76% of households in Bihar have concrete houses with two or more rooms’
36.76% of households in Bihar have concrete houses (2+ rooms), 22.37% have concrete houses (1 room), 26.54% have tin shed houses, and 14.09% live in huts. Only 0.24% are homeless. Key Points
Hindustan TimesTwitter mourns Odisha train accident: World leaders express condolences
A train collision in Odisha left nearly 300 people dead and over 900 injured. Various foreign officials and organisations expressed condolences. Key Points
mintRituals and traditions of Día de los Muertos
During the course of the week, people believe that their loved ones and ancestors who have died would cross over and visit their loved ones. As part of the ritual, families leave their loved one's favorite food and drink, in reembrace. Garza said the foundation of family is highly valued in Mexican culture, making this holiday important because it helps keep the memory of the dead alive. Key Points
Economic Times'No Good Deed': Here’s all you need to know about episode count, filming, cast, characters, storyline, str
Linda Cardellini reunites with Dead to Me creator Liz Feldman for Netflix's dark comedy No Good Deed. The series explores the conflict when three diverse families vie for the same 1920s Spanish-style villa in Los Feliz, exposing concealed truths. Key Points
Economic Times
Bengal CM distributes ex gratia, appointment letters to kin of Odisha train accident victims
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday distributed ex gratia to the kin of Odisha train accident victims. During the event held at the Kolkata Netaji Indoor Stadium, Ms. Banerjee accused the Union government of suppressing facts. Key Points
The HinduCondolences pour in from global leaders on Odisha rail disaster
A number of global leaders — including the Chinese President and Premier, the President of France, and the Prime Ministers of Japan and the United Kingdom — have expressed their condolences regarding the rail accident in Orissa that has left more than 280 people dead. In a message on social media, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari also expressed their condolences. Key Points
The HinduShrenu Parikh ties the knot with Akshay Mhatre: The wedding was like a dream
Actor Shrenu Parikh talks about tying the knot with beau-actor Akshay Mhatre. Here's whats he says. Key Points
Hindustan Timesfamilies of hostages not slated for release from Gaza during current truce
All of the men, and many women, will remain captive in Gaza for now. It was not clear if all children were expected to be freed. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesBilkis Bano rape convicts not missing, in 'deep introspection', say families
The celebratory mood in Gujarat's villages over the release of 11 rapists has turned somber with the Supreme Court verdict. For the Muslim families, the fear of reprisal has returned. Key Points
ThePrint
Govt approves extension of subsidy scheme on sugar supplied to AAY families by 2 years till Mar 2026
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narender Modi, approved extension of scheme of sugar subsidy for AAY families distributed through Public Distribution Scheme (PDS) for two more years till March 31, 2026. With this approval, the government will continue giving subsidy of Rs 18.50 per kg to participating states for distribution of sugar to AAY families through PDS at the rate of one kg per family per month. Key Points
Economic TimesChhattisgarh: Ten policemen, one civilian killed in Maoist attack
There is such information with us. It is very saddening. My condolences to the bereaved families. This fight is in its last stage. Naxals won't be spared, said Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel. Key Points
Economic TimesExplorers find WWII ship sunk with over 1,000 Allied prisoners of war
A Japanese merchant ship sunk during World War II while carrying more than 1,000 Allied prisoners of war has been found. The Montevideo Maru was torpedoed on July 1, 1942, off the coast of the Philippines by a US submarine. Key Points
India TodayYogi Adityanath reviews Family ID scheme, says it will help in providing employment
About 3.61 crore families residing in Uttar Pradesh are getting the benefit of the National Food Security Scheme. The ration card number of these families will be the family ID. Key Points
Hindustan TimesRajasthan govt approves hike in minimum wages for labourers by Rs 26 per day
The government has also expanded free health insurance coverage under the Mukhyamantri Chiranjeevi Swasthya Bima Yojana, included registered insured employees and their dependent families under the Employees State Insurance Scheme, and approved funding for the development of an e-registration project. Additionally, six government upper primary schools will be upgraded to higher secondary schools. Key Points
Economic Times
'Haryana Police, CRPF have kidnapped 6 Congress MLAs' alleges Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu
CM Sukhu accuses CRPF and Haryana Police of 'kidnapping' Congress MLAs during counting. He reassures that the missing MLAs are in contact with their families and there is no cause for alarm. Key Points
mintPrince Harry makes debut stand-up appearance for Heroes Benefit in New York
Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, made his comedic debut at the 17th Annual Stand Up for Heroes Benefit in New York. The event, which focuses on aiding veterans and their families, took a light-hearted turn as the 39-year-old royal entertained the audience with his sense of humor. Key Points
Economic TimesRural devp minister urges zila parishad staffers to end strike
Rural development minister Anirudh Singh has urged zila parishad employees, who went on strike, to return to work to assist in relief efforts after a recent natural disaster in Himachal Pradesh. The state government has announced a ₹4,500 crore economic package to help affected families. Singh emphasized the importance of the employees' services in rebuilding houses, cow sheds, and agricultural land. He urged employees to consider the suffering of the affected families and not be influenced by opposition traps. Key Points
Hindustan TimesDelhi CM Arvind Kejriwal announces financial aid of Rs 10,000 for flood-hit families
Several areas of the city were still under water even as the water level of River Yamuna, which was flowing over the danger mark after the release of water from neighbouring Haryana, dropped marginally. Also, following the prevailing flood-like situation in Delhi, Indian Naval diving team on Saturday carried out desilting work at Yamuna Barrage, ITO. Key Points
Economic TimesMy daughter was a stillborn, and my employer denied me paid leave to recover. Now I work to help others going through the same.
After the birth, Liz O'Donnell found out her paid leave as a teacher had been revoked. Shortly after, she quit to help families like hers. Key Points
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Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani posters: Jaya Bachchan looks solemn
Two more posters of Karan Johar's Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani were released. It introduced the families of the main leads. | Bollywood Key Points
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