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Born in Coimbatore and raised in Columbus, Achinthya faces disciplinary action after engaging in protests that sparked a campus-wide debate on freedom of expression and activism. The demonstration, initially marked by the setup of pro-Palestine tents, escalated into arrests, igniting tensions among students and raising questions about the boundaries of activism within academic institutions.
KKR vs PBKS: Prepare for an electrifying showdown as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) gear up to take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the thrilling IPL 2024 clash at the iconic Eden Gardens stadium. While KKR stands strong in the second spot, boasting five impressive wins, Punjab Kings struggles at the ninth position with just two victories to their name this season. With a track record favoring KKR, having clinched victory in 21 out of their last 32 face-offs against PBKS, anticipation runs high for another gripping encounter.
The match kicks off at 7:30 PM IST, with live telecast available on the Star Sports Network and streaming options on JioCinema. With star-studded line-ups on both sides, featuring players like Shreyas Iyer leading KKR and Sam Curran at the helm for PBKS, fans can expect nothing short of cricketing brilliance at one of India’s most iconic cricket grounds.
In the first quarter of this year, Snapchat witnessed a surge in daily active users, reaching a milestone of 422 million, marking a 10% increase compared to the previous year. Snap Inc., the parent company of Snapchat, reported a 21% growth in revenue, amounting to $1.195 billion, attributed to enhancements in its advertising platform and heightened demand for its direct-response advertising solutions.
Moreover, Snap highlighted the expansion of its revenue streams, with Snapchat+ garnering over 9 million subscribers in Q1. The company also observed a significant rise in global content consumption, particularly in time spent on Spotlight and Creator Stories, with a remarkable 125% increase in time spent watching Spotlight content year-over-year.
To enrich content engagement, Snap outlined three key strategies: refining machine-learning models for improved content ranking and personalization, fostering the growth and diversity of its creator community, and enhancing content features to foster stronger connections across the platform.
Home Minister Amit Shah assured the public of the BJP government’s commitment to implementing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) nationwide, emphasizing it as ‘Modi ki Guarantee’ during an election rally in Madhya Pradesh’s Guna. Shah criticized the Congress for its appeasement politics and pledged to uphold the Uniform Civil Code, asserting it as integral to the country’s constitutional fabric.
Additionally, he highlighted the peaceful transition following the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, contrasting it with previous Congress warnings of bloodshed. Amidst the political landscape, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia’s transition to contesting from Guna on the BJP symbol marked a significant political shift, following his defection from the Congress alongside 22 loyalist MLAs.








