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| At a Glance | PM Modi suggested that offices may again adopt Covid-era work culture like work-from-home and virtual meetings to save fuel amid rising global tensions and energy concerns. TVK chief Vijay began his tenure as Tamil Nadu CM with major welfare announcements, including free electricity and special task forces for women’s safety. A security scare unfolded in Bengaluru after explosive material was found near the venue of PM Modi’s event. In IPL, CSK defeated LSG after Urvil Patel smashed a record-equalling fastest fifty for the franchise. A new study on ‘mommy brain’ explained how pregnancy and childbirth can change memory, attention and emotions in new mothers. | |
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| 🚗 Is India Heading Back to Covid-Era Work Culture? PM Modi Drops Hints |  | What PM Said
- PM Modi urged people to use petrol, diesel and gas sparingly amid rising global energy concerns linked to the West Asia conflict.
- He suggested greater use of metros, carpooling and electric vehicles to cut fuel consumption and reduce dependence on imported oil.
- PM Modi urged offices to revive Covid-era measures such as work-from-home, online meetings and video conferencing “in the national interest”.
Push For Energy Security
- The Prime Minister said India was making major investments in energy security, including solar power, ethanol blending, LPG and CNG infrastructure.
- He warned that restrained fuel use would help reduce the economic impact of the ongoing global crisis and possible crude oil shocks.
- He also called for limiting non-essential foreign travel to save fuel and foreign exchange.
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| 🎬 Lights. Camera. Chief Minister! Vijay Opens His Political Blockbuster |  | First Orders After Taking Charge
- New Tamil Nadu chief minister Vijay approved 200 units of free electricity for domestic consumers as his first major welfare decision after taking oath.
- The new CM also cleared special task forces for women’s safety and anti-drug trafficking across Tamil Nadu.
- In his maiden address, Vijay promised “real secularism and social justice,” ruled out parallel power centres, and blamed the previous DMK regime for huge state debt.
Political Message, Controversy, And Governance Push
- Vijay went off-script from the official oath with remarks on secularism and governance until Governor Arlekar’s intervention.
- The ceremony also triggered controversy over the order of ‘Vande Mataram’ and ‘Tamil Thai Vaazhthu’.
- Vijay chaired a law and order review meet and launched special task forces on drugs and women’s safety, as the 17th Tamil Nadu Assembly begins May 11.
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| 🚨 PM Modi’s Bengaluru Event Gets An Explosive Scare |  | Explosives Found Ahead Of PM Event
- Two gelatine sticks were recovered during a security check near the route leading to PM Modi’s event venue on the outskirts of Bengaluru.
- Police said the explosive material was found on the side of a footpath around 3 km from the main venue where the PM was scheduled to arrive.
- Officials have launched a detailed investigation to determine how the gelatine sticks reached the area and whether there was any larger security threat.
High Alert After Terror Inputs
- The recovery comes a day after intelligence agencies placed Delhi on high alert over possible terror-related inputs.
- Delhi Police and other security agencies were directed to intensify surveillance at sensitive installations and crowded public areas.
- Authorities said police personnel were asked to maintain strict vigil on suspicious movements, unattended objects and vehicles parked in vulnerable zones.
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| No ‘Jai Shri Ram’, Only ‘Kabiguru’: CM Suvendu Becomes ‘Sarbadhikari’ |  | Suvendu Strikes Conciliatory Tone As CM
- Newly sworn-in CM Suvendu Adhikari asked supporters to stop raising ‘Jai Shri Ram’ slogans during his visit to Jorasanko Thakur Bari on Rabindranath Tagore’s birth anniversary.
- “This is not the place to say ‘Jai Shri Ram’, here only ‘Kabiguru’,” Adhikari said, stressing that he now “belongs to everyone” as CM.
- He also urged people to move beyond “political bickering” and focus on rebuilding Bengal’s education, culture and public life.
Tagore Tribute Marks Symbolic First Stop
- Adhikari visited Jorasanko straight after taking oath at Brigade Parade Ground and paid homage to Rabindranath Tagore on his 166th birth anniversary.
- The CM bowed before Tagore’s bust and said Bengal should be guided by the poet’s “consciousness and ideals”.
- He later interacted with officials at Rabindra Bharati University, his alma mater, and spent time with the vice-chancellor over tea and snacks on campus.
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| 💰 ‘Speed Up My Returns Please’: Rahul’s Zinger To His BJP-Supporter Adviser Gives Peak Indian Investor Behaviour |  | How A Mutual Fund Post Went Viral
- A mutual fund distributor claiming to be Rahul Gandhi’s long-time adviser said political differences never affected their professional relationship.
- The self-described BJP supporter praised Gandhi’s conduct and said neither he nor his office ever discussed politics with him.
- He said he shared the story to counter what he called “inhuman” portrayals created by political narratives online.
Rahul’s Humorous Reply Steals The Show
- Rahul Gandhi responded jokingly, asking the adviser to “speed up the returns” on his investments.
- The light-hearted exchange quickly went viral, drawing millions of views and reactions across political lines.
- While many users praised the civility and humour, others questioned whether revealing a client relationship publicly was appropriate.
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| 🎵 Vande Mataram Before Tamil Anthem? Vijay Swearing-In Sparks Protocol Row |  | What Happened
- A controversy broke out during Vijay’s swearing-in ceremony after ‘Vande Mataram’ was played before a massive gathering and political leaders.
- The song was played following a recent Union home ministry directive mandating the full version of ‘Vande Mataram’ at formal and government events as part of its 150th anniversary observance.
- The development comes days after the Union Cabinet approved a proposal to grant ‘Vande Mataram’ the same legal status and protections as the national anthem under the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act.
‘Tamil Song Before Vande Mataram Please’
- CPI state secretary M Veerapandiyan objected to the order of songs played during the Tamil Nadu chief minister’s swearing in ceremony, saying that the state song 'Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu' was placed third instead of first as per tradition.
- He said the established convention in Tamil Nadu requires government functions to begin with the state invocation song and end with the national anthem and called the deviation a violation of protocol.
- Veerapandiyan further urged the state government and TVK leadership to ensure the Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu is restored to the first position in all future official events.
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| Garden Flower Gets Protein Power |  | Flower Power Find- Scientists found protein potential in a common garden flower.
- The discovery could support future plant-based nutrition.
- It may turn garden blooms into useful food resources.
Sustainable Food Hope- Flower-based protein could offer an eco-friendly alternative.
- It may help reduce pressure on traditional protein sources.
- More research will decide how it reaches real-world plates.
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| ‘Those Were Also Children ...’: Iran Congratulates Leavitt On Newborn Announcement With Minab Jab |  | ‘Think Of The Mothers’
- Iran congratulated White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on the birth of her daughter while reminding her of the deaths of children in the Minab school strike.
- The Iranian Embassy in Armenia wrote on X asking Leavitt to “think of the mothers” of the 168 children allegedly killed in the strike carried out by her “boss” and “justified” by her.
- The message came days after Leavitt shared a post celebrating the birth of her newborn daughter, Viviana.
The Minab Strike: What Happened
- A US-Israeli precision strike targeting a naval base in Minab reportedly damaged a neighbouring elementary school, killing at least 168 people.
- Leavitt had earlier defended the US position, insisting that “the United States of America does not target civilians.”
- President Donald Trump had initially suggested that Iran itself may have been responsible for the school casualties.
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| 🚨 90 Days Into The Marriage, Newlywed’s Burnt Body Found |  | What Happened
- Greater Noida police arrested Kannu, a Dadri resident, in connection with the suspicious death of 22-year-old Monika Nagar at her in-laws’ home.
- Monika’s family alleged that her husband and in-laws murdered her over a property dispute involving assets worth crores.
- Monika had married Anuj Chauhan in a court marriage on February 17 after a relationship; she died just three months after the wedding.
What Victim’s Family Says
- Monika Nagar had called her mother hours before her death and said her husband and in-laws were assaulting her.
- Monika’s family had alleged that her husband and in-laws murdered her over a property dispute involving crores.
- Investigators had found that the accused reached an isolated plot where Monika’s husband was allegedly trying to burn the body.
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| 🏏 CSK Ride Urvil Patel’s Record Fifty To Down LSG In High-Scoring Clash |  | Urvil Patel’s Fifty Sets Up CSK Chase
- Urvil Patel equalled Yashasvi Jaiswal’s record for the fastest fifty in IPL history.
- Urvil needed just 13 balls to reach his first IPL half-century.
- Urvil Patel went on to top-score with 65 off 23 balls, hitting eight sixes
Prashant Veer Finishes Chase
- Prashant Veer remained 18 not out off 12 balls and finished the chase for CSK.
- Veer was dropped twice in the 19th over but hit two consecutive sixes off Aiden Markram.
- CSK reached 208-5 and won with four balls to spare at MA Chidambaram Stadium.
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| 🧠 Brain Always Has 10 Tabs Open? The Science Behind 'Mommy Brain' |  | What Is 'Mommy Brain'?
- A longitudinal brain-imaging study in Nature Neuroscience found an average 4% reduction in gray matter volume across several brain regions during pregnancy.
- Scientists describe these changes as neural "recalibration," with brain regions involved in memory, attention and decision-making reorganising during pregnancy.
- Researchers observed that while gray matter volume partially rebounds after childbirth, it does not always return fully to pre-pregnancy levels.
What New Mothers And Experts Say
- "In daily life, it feels like my brain always has 10 tabs open. Even when I'm doing one task, there's constant background thinking about my baby," one new mother told TOI.
- Counselling psychologist Reshmithaa Nair says mommy brain is "real as an experience" but not a formal clinical diagnosis, with sleep deprivation being the strongest contributor.
- Psychologist Radhika Goyal warns families to watch for persistent sadness, withdrawal from the baby, excessive guilt, or emotional numbness beyond normal forgetfulness.
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