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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said over one billion images have been created in India using ChatGPT Images 2.0 within a month of launch, highlighting the growing role of AI-generated visuals in creator culture, fashion, fandoms, and digital identity

The two are students of TSWREIS State Sports Academy, Shaikpet (wrestling boys),

The Telangana Pickleball Association’s inaugural flagship circuit, Project Pickle X, successfully concluded its grand final leg featuring over 200 players and 1,000 high-level matches

The Supreme Court of India highlighted low conviction rates under the UAPA while granting bail to Syed Iftikhar Andrabi, observing that over 90 per cent of such cases nationwide end in acquittals despite serious charges

The Enforcement Directorate attached assets worth Rs 700.27 crore linked to late gangster Iqbal Mirchi and his family, including prime Worli properties and Dubai real estate, in a money laundering and fugitive economic offenders case

The Supreme Court questioned its January verdict denying bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the Delhi riots conspiracy case, stressing that constitutional liberty and the principle of “bail over jail” remain applicable even in cases under the UAPA

Members of the All India State Bank of India Staff Federation staged a protest in Kolkata demanding staff recruitment, filling vacancies, and an end to alleged insurance mis-selling, while announcing a two-day nationwide strike in State Bank of India on May 25 and 26

The Tamil Nadu government carried out a major IAS reshuffle, transferring over 10 senior officers and appointing new secretaries for key departments including Municipal Administration, Water Resources, Energy, Transport, Rural Development, and Public Works to streamline administrative functioning across the state

India will continue importing Russian crude irrespective of US sanctions waivers, citing commercial viability and energy security concerns. Petroleum Ministry officials said supplies remain stable, while analysts expect tighter compliance checks instead of any major shift in India’s oil sourcing strategy

A court in Gurugram sent Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora to two weeks’ judicial custody in an alleged Rs 100-crore money laundering and GST fraud case linked to suspicious property deals and shell company transactions

The Enforcement Directorate has attached assets worth Rs 700.27 crore, including prime Mumbai properties and Dubai holdings, in connection with late gangster Iqbal Mirchi. The probe revealed laundering of crime proceeds through family-controlled entities and overseas acquisitions

The advisory included instructions related to social media behaviour, anti-corruption protocols, smoking and vaping restrictions, and player conduct during the tournament.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Norway’s highest civilian honour, the Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit, during his visit to Oslo, marking his 32nd international award and strengthening India-Norway diplomatic relations

The Supreme Court of India directed a petitioner seeking old age homes in every district of Bihar to approach the Patna High Court, stating the high court was best suited to examine alleged non-compliance with senior citizen welfare provisions

The TCA official asserted that the situation has now escalated into a serious threat to the integrity of Telangana cricket administration.

FCI scored 113 in 26.2 overs

A Delhi court sent Shivraj Raghunath Motegaonkar to nine days’ CBI custody in the NEET paper leak case after investigators alleged he circulated leaked exam papers and answers through his coaching centre before the May 3 NEET-UG examination

India finished with a total of 10 medals, comprising one silver and nine bronze.

The Tamil Nadu government announced that Class 10 public examination results will be declared on May 20 for nearly nine lakh students, while schools will reopen on June 1 and teacher training for the revised curriculum will be conducted until June 3

Tushar Kumar created history by becoming the youngest Indian-origin Mayor in the United Kingdom at 23, taking charge in Elstree and Borehamwood while pledging to promote youth participation, community service, and local engagement

Mallikarjun Kharge criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP-led Centre over the recent fuel price hike, alleging the government delayed increasing petrol and diesel rates until after elections to avoid electoral damage while worsening inflation and burdening the poor

Chennai Super Kings faces Sunrisers Hyderabad in a crucial encounter

The absence of Chandrasekaran Joseph Vijay from Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan’s swearing-in ceremony sparked political debate, with observers questioning the missed symbolic gesture despite Congress leaders and allied state chief ministers attending the high-profile event in Thiruvananthapuram

The winner  got a cash prize Rs. 16,000, the runnerup received Rs. 10,000..