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Agra Metro: Second Corridor Construction Hits Milestone
Agra's second metro corridor progresses as the first pier cap was placed at Agra Cantt. This elevated corridor will connect Agra Cantt to Kalindi Vihar. The corridor will have 14 elevated stations and is expected to be completed by mid-2026. Trial runs have concluded for four underground stations on the first corridor. Full operations are expected to start by December 2025. The first corridor provides access to the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.
Kachchh Farmers Shift Away From Multi-Crop System
Kachchh farmers traditionally practiced Ram-Mol, cultivating up to seven crops together for food, fodder, and soil health. This system ensures resilience against climate losses. However, Ram-Mol is declining due to its labor-intensive nature and the rise of hybrid seeds and irrigation. Organizations are working to revive Ram-Mol by providing native seeds and promoting its benefits for climate resilience and self-sufficiency.
Google I/O: AI Takes Center Stage in 2025
Google's I/O 2025 event is expected to highlight AI advancements, with Gemini 2.5 Pro likely headlining. DeepMind’s Project Astra and LearnLM may also be featured. A possible preview of Samsung's Android XR headset, a competitor to Apple's Vision Pro, is anticipated. A new Pinterest-like social media platform from Google could also be unveiled. The event will be livestreamed on YouTube on May 20, starting at 10:30 PM IST.
Luxury Grocery Store 'Le Gourmet' Opens in Delhi
Le Gourmet, India's first luxury grocery store by Le Marché, has launched in New Delhi's Chanakya Mall. It offers international foods, organic produce, and items for specialized diets like vegan and keto. The store features brands like Harrods and Bacha Coffee, introducing items such as 24K Gold Coffee. Shoppers can find clean-label products, fresh deli items, and gourmet meats. Le Gourmet also includes Le Café by L’Opéra and will host tastings and chef-curated stations.
Verizon Ends DEI Push Amid Frontier Deal Approval
Verizon Communications is ending its diversity, equity and inclusion programmes after a probe by the Trump administration. The US telecom carrier is seeking approval for a $9.6 billion purchase of Frontier Communications. Verizon will remove references to DEI from employee training and drop workforce diversity goals. The change comes as FCC chair Brendan Carr praised the move, saying it promotes equal opportunity and nondiscrimination.
Nvidia's new tech helps speed up AI chips
Nvidia is selling its NVLink Fusion tech to help other companies build faster AI systems. Marvell and MediaTek plan to use it for custom chips. NVLink helps chips exchange data quickly, like in Nvidia's GB200. CEO Jensen Huang announced this at Computex in Taipei. Nvidia also launched DGX Spark, a desktop AI chip, now in production. Computex will host 1,400 exhibitors, marking a major tech gathering in Asia.
Professor's Arrest Sparks Political Debate Over Free Speech
Ashoka University professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad was arrested after FIRs were filed over a social media post about Operation Sindoor. Opposition parties, Congress and Samajwadi Party, criticized the arrest, questioning why Madhya Pradesh minister Vijay Shah hasn't been arrested for controversial remarks about Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. Akhilesh Yadav drew a parallel between the swift action against the professor and the slow probe against Shah.
Android phones may soon get desktop mode
Google is reportedly developing a dedicated desktop mode for Android phones and tablets, allowing users to resize windows and transition between mobile and desktop interfaces. The feature, dubbed Android Desktop Mode, may debut with Android 17 instead of the previously expected Android 16 release. It's said to offer multitasking capabilities and staple desktop-like features.
Yoga for Fertility: Five Poses to Help Conceive
Millions of women worldwide suffer from infertility or struggle to conceive despite being healthy. Yoga is a natural way to boost fertility. Certain asanas, when performed correctly and consistently, can help with conception. Five such poses include Bound Angle Pose, Bridge Pose, Reclining Bound Angle Pose, Child's Pose, and Legs Up the Wall Pose. These poses improve circulation, reduce stress, and promote hormonal balance, all of which can enhance fertility.
Anil Kapoor celebrates 41 years with wife Sunita!
Anil Kapoor celebrated his 41st wedding anniversary with wife Sunita by sharing a heartfelt post on Instagram. He expressed gratitude for her support and care, especially towards his late mother Nirmal Kapoor. Anil thanked Sunita for being his partner, friend, and soulmate, and wished her a happy anniversary. The couple got married in 1984 and have three children together.



