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Vivek Agnihotri sends notice to Mamata over her 'Kashmir Files' comments
The announcement of the ban has attracted scathing criticism from the opposition BJP, which is even planning to challenge it in the court
 "Vivek Agnihotri sends notice to Mamata over her 'Kashmir Files' comments")
Hiring in startups up in April, despite 6% annual drop in e-recruitment
The overall hiring demand among startups has noted a strong 19 per cent (year-on-year) growth this April 2023 compared to the previous year
 "Hiring in startups up in April, despite 6% annual drop in e-recruitment")
Kerala boat incident: Time to fix accountability for 'man-made' tragedy
In the words of Leader of Opposition V.D.Satheesan, "this was a man made tragedy which could have easily been avoided"
 "Kerala boat incident: Time to fix accountability for 'man-made' tragedy")
SC objects to Amit Shah's statement on 4% Muslim quota in Karnataka
The top court recorded Mehta's statement that no action would be taken on the state government's March 27 decision to scrap the 4 per cent reservation to Muslim
 "SC objects to Amit Shah's statement on 4% Muslim quota in Karnataka")
Overall connected vehicle technology grows 60% on year in Jan-Mar
Overall connected vehicle technology grew more than 60% (on-year) in first quarter of this year, with the electric vehicle market showing stupendous growth by 48% YoY, a report showed
 "Overall connected vehicle technology grows 60% on year in Jan-Mar")
Pak, Chinese, Afghan diplomats agree to extend CPEC to Afghanistan
Foreign Ministers of Pakistan, China and Afghanistan have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen trilateral cooperation under BRI and jointly extend the CPEC to Afghanistan
 "Pak, Chinese, Afghan diplomats agree to extend CPEC to Afghanistan")
GSMA fined $224K over biometrics ID checks of attendees at MWC 2021
GSMA had a facial recognition system in place at the 2021 event, called BREEZZ, which offered attendees the option of using automated identity verification to enter the venue in person
 "GSMA fined $224K over biometrics ID checks of attendees at MWC 2021")
US Treasury Secretary Yellen calls CEOs with warning on US debt ceiling
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has been calling CEOs and business leaders to discuss the consequences of brinkmanship around the debt ceiling
 "US Treasury Secretary Yellen calls CEOs with warning on US debt ceiling")
Australia follows India to ban vaping as it becomes an epidemic among teens
The Australian government will ban the import of non-prescription vaping products including non-nicotine devices
 "Australia follows India to ban vaping as it becomes an epidemic among teens")
US-based Invesco further slashes Swiggy's valuation to $5.5 billion
The revised valuation represents a massive 49% decrease from the $10.7 billion valuation
 "US-based Invesco further slashes Swiggy's valuation to $5.5 billion")
Chip-maker Intel confirms to cut further workforce to reduce costs
Intel said that it is working to accelerate its strategy while navigating a challenging macro-economic environment
 "Chip-maker Intel confirms to cut further workforce to reduce costs")
N Korean media calls for increased farming output amid food shortage crisis
The reports are the latest in Pyongyang's efforts to raise grain production, as its food situation seems to be worsening amid deepening economic challenges
 "N Korean media calls for increased farming output amid food shortage crisis")
Allahabad HC bans media interaction with Mukhtar Ansari, tightens security
The direction assumes significance in light of the killing of jailed gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf, in full media glare, while being brought for a medical check-up
 "Allahabad HC bans media interaction with Mukhtar Ansari, tightens security")
Assam CM Sarma to watch 'The Kerala Story' with cabinet colleagues
Sarma said: "We will all go watch it on May 11. I am not going to promote the movie. I will just watch it"
 "Assam CM Sarma to watch 'The Kerala Story' with cabinet colleagues")
LinkedIn lays off 716 employees in a bid to 'streamline' its operations
"In an evolving market, we must continuously have the conviction to adapt our strategy in order to make our vision a reality," said the CEO
 "LinkedIn lays off 716 employees in a bid to 'streamline' its operations")
Ceasefire talks yield 'no major progress' as fighting rages in Sudan
The SAF warned citizens to keep away from the clash areas and avoid approaching any unknown metal objects until the technical crews arrive to deal with them
 "Ceasefire talks yield 'no major progress' as fighting rages in Sudan")
US set to end Covid-19 as a public health emergency from Thursday
Ending the Covid-19 public health emergency will impact some benefits, leading to mounting pressure to underinsured or uninsured people
 "US set to end Covid-19 as a public health emergency from Thursday")
156,000 police personnel to be deputed on election duty in Karnataka
In Bengaluru 16,000 police personnel have been deputed for election duties
 "156,000 police personnel to be deputed on election duty in Karnataka")
BJP organised 9,125 rallies, 1,377 roadshows in K'taka in an all-out effort
BJP leaders, during the campaigning, paid visit to 311 temples and mutts. The party had also organised 3,166 public campaigns and 9,077 public meetings
 "BJP organised 9,125 rallies, 1,377 roadshows in K'taka in an all-out effort")
Bihar Cong files FIR against Karnataka BJP leader for 'threat' to Kharge
"The BJP leadership can't digest how Kharge, the son of Dalit labourer, became the national President of Congress"
 "Bihar Cong files FIR against Karnataka BJP leader for 'threat' to Kharge")