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    Google outage affects millions: Issues reported with search, maps, and more

    Google services experienced a significant global outage affecting platforms like Search, Maps, YouTube, News, and Gmail. Users reported issues starting at 6:00 PM IST, with disruptions peaking around 7:00 PM. Google acknowledged the problem with Search and is working on a fix, while users expressed their frustrations on social media. The outage impacted both mobile and desktop users across various regions.

    What's All Eyes on Rafah? Why millions are sharing this viral pic?

    All Eyes on Rafah: Recent Israeli strikes in Gaza's Rafah killed at least 45 Palestinians, including children. The attack targeted the Tal as-Sultan "safe zone" and sparked fires due to a fuel tank explosion. The "All Eyes on Rafah" campaign emerged in response, using AI-generated images to draw attention to the humanitarian crisis, gaining global support and celebrity endorsements.

    Meet Shruthi Kumar? The Indian-American whose speech at Harvard on Palestine went viral

    Indian-American Shruthi Kumar's viral speech at Harvard criticized the university over the Gaza issue, highlighting intolerance for freedom of speech and civil disobedience on campus.

    Indians pay more in down payments and home loan EMIs than Singaporeans! Entrepreneur explains the math

    Entrepreneur Akshat Shrivastava compares buying a house in Singapore and India. In Singapore, a 1 million SGD house requires 27% upfront payment with a 4% home loan interest rate. In India, a 2.56 crore house demands 30% upfront payment and 8-9% home loan EMI.

    DMRC issues clarification on viral fire video in Delhi Metro train

    DMRC issued a clarification on a viral video showing a minor fire in a metro train at Rajiv Chowk station, explaining it as a pantograph flashing incident with no safety threat to passengers.

    DJ operator shot dead in Jharkhand's Ranchi for not serving alcohol. Chilling video surfaces

    A DJ operator, Sandeep Pramanik from West Bengal, was fatally shot in Ranchi. The accused with a criminal record was arrested in Gaya by Ranchi SSP Chandan Kumar Sinha.

    MrBeast, world's most subscribed Youtuber, is giving away $5 million for playing game

    MrBeast has announced a $5 million giveaway, announcing the "largest game show ever." Open to US citizens aged 18 and above with valid passports till 2025, the game may run from late June to September. With over four million views since the May 27 announcement, reactions vary from disappointment to hopeful anticipation as participants prepare for the event.

    National Brothers Day 2024: Wishes and quotes to share on brother's day

    National Brother's Day, celebrated on May 24th, honors the significance of brothers in our lives. Initiated in 2005 by C. Daniel Rhodes, this special day recognizes the support, understanding, and guidance brothers provide.

    'God's influencer' UK teen Carlo Acutis set to become Catholic Church's first millennial saint

    Carlo Acutis, a UK-born teenager who died of leukemia in 2006, is set to become the Catholic Church's first millennial saint. Known as "God's influencer," Acutis used his tech skills to spread the church's teachings online. His path to sainthood was marked by two miracles, including a Brazilian boy's recovery from a rare disease and a university student's miraculous recovery after a brain injury. Pope Francis approved these miracles, paving the way for Acutis' canonisation.

    Happy Buddha Purnima 2024: 50+ Messages, quotes, and wishes to share on Buddha Purnima

    Buddha Purnima 2024 Wishes: Buddha Purnima, celebrated on the full moon day in May, marks the birth of Gautam Buddha. This year's festival, the 2586th birth anniversary of Buddha, is celebrated with prayers, meditation, and acts of kindness. It reminds us of Buddha's teachings of compassion, non-violence, and spiritual peace, urging us to live in harmony with nature. The festival is a time for reflection, enlightenment, and spreading love and kindness.

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      Vaishakha Purnima and Buddha Purnima 2024: Dates, significance, celebrations, mantras, and other details

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      Narasimha Jayanti 2024: Data, tithi timings, shubh muhurat, significance, puja vidhi

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      Mohini Ekadashi 2024: Do's and don'ts, how to perform puja, and mantras to please Lord Vishnu

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      MrBeast challenges T-Series CEO Bhushan Kumar to boxing match amid subscriber war

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      UK woman, 26, dies after 'sex game goes wrong'. Doctors issue warning

      UK woman, 26, dies after 'sex game goes wrong'. Doctors issue warning

      Coroner rules Georgia Brooke, 26, from Ossett, UK, unlawfully killed by boyfriend Luke Cannon during sex involving GHB and cocaine in Bradford. Death deemed 'sex game gone wrong' by Coroner Fleming. Dr. Johnson identifies neck compression as primary cause with toxic GHB levels. West Yorkshire Police launches murder investigation.

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