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Actor Ranveer Singh has issued a cautionary message to his fans after a deepfake video featuring him went viral. This incident comes in the wake of actor Aamir Khan also confronting a similar deepfake video, highlighting the growing menace of digital manipulation in the entertainment industry.

The West Bengal government has taken proactive measures in response to rising temperatures and heatwave conditions, announcing an early summer break for state-run schools starting from April 22. This decision, prompted by scorching weather conditions, aims to ensure the well-being of students and staff across the state.

A 23-year-old YouTuber from Bengaluru, Vikas Gowda, found himself in legal trouble after falsely claiming to have spent an entire day at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru. His arrest follows allegations of entering the airport premises under false pretenses and creating misleading content for his YouTube channel.

A missionary school in Telangana's Mancherial district faced a violent rampage as a mob vandalized the premises and assaulted staff members after a dispute arose over students wearing saffron attire to campus. The incident has sparked outrage and raised concerns about religious harmony in the region

In a recent judgment, the Delhi High Court made a significant observation regarding the accountability of individuals in cases of suicide due to relationship issues. The court stated that a woman cannot be held responsible for abetting the suicide of a man if he takes his own life because of "love failure."

At least 10 individuals lost their lives in a devastating accident on the Ahmedabad-Vadodara Expressway near Nadiad town in Gujarat's Kheda district. The incident occurred when a speeding car, traveling from Vadodara to Ahmedabad, collided with a truck on the expressway, leading to a tragic loss of lives.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has advised West Bengal governor CV Ananda Bose against touring Cooch Behar on April 18 and 19 due to the silence period for the first phase of the Lok Sabha polls. This period, which begins on Wednesday evening, restricts campaigning activities under Section 126 of the Representation of People Act.

The Supreme Court has emphasized a non-discriminatory stance regarding mob lynching cases, urging states not to overlook incidents based on religion or caste. In a recent hearing, the court granted six weeks to states and union territories to detail their actions taken to address mob lynching and hate crimes, aligning with directives from a 2018 judgment.

A recently surfaced viral video purportedly featuring Bollywood star Aamir Khan lambasting the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and endorsing the Indian National Congress ahead of India's 2024 general elections has been revealed as a fabricated deepfake.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has made unprecedented seizures of inducements amounting to ₹4,650 crore in the lead-up to the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. This figure, revealed by the ECI on Monday, reflects a substantial increase compared to the corresponding period during the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, signaling heightened efforts to curb electoral malpractices.

Himmatnagar, Gujarat: In a remarkable display of devotion and renunciation, a wealthy Jain couple from Gujarat, Bhavesh Bhandari and his wife, have donated nearly ₹200 crore and embraced monkhood, following the footsteps of their children who had done the same in 2022.

Ayodhya, India: In a grand gesture of devotion and celebration, Devraha Hans Baba Trust announced that they would be sending an astonishing 1,11,111 kilograms of laddu prasad to the revered Ram temple in Ayodhya. This generous offering is scheduled to be presented and distributed as prasad on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami, which falls on April 17 this year.

The Supreme Court has rejected anticipatory bail for Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Amanatullah Khan in a money laundering case linked to alleged irregularities during his tenure as Chairman of the Waqf Board. The bench emphasized that Khan should not be arrested unless substantial evidence is present, cautioning the Enforcement Directorate (ED) against arbitrary arrests under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

In a tragic incident in Shahdara, Delhi, a 34-year-old woman named Soni was allegedly stabbed to death by her neighbors, sparking a police investigation into the shocking crime. The suspects, however, claim that the injuries could have been self-inflicted, adding complexity to the case.