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Kim Kardashian loses 120K followers! Blame it on Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift's 11th studio album, The Tortured Poets Department was anticipated to address her past flames, but it was Kim Kardashian who found herself at the center of the storm. The TV reality star has reportedly lost over 120K social media followers following the release of thanK you aIMee song from the album. The song title is believed to contain a hidden criticism of Kardashian, spelling out "Kim" in capital letters.

Sports

India-Pakistan bilateral series Down Under? Cricket Australia voices interest

Cricket Australia, on March 27, shared the idea of hosting a bilateral series between arch-rivals India and Pakistan. As per CA's recently-announced international schedule, both India and Pakistan will visit Down Under for their respective series against hosts Australia in November this year. Notably, the two Asian rivals haven't competed in bilateral assignments in over a decade due to political issues.

Politics

Delhi court denies Kejriwal's request for video consultations with doctor

Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court on Monday rejected Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea seeking daily 15-minute consultations with his personal physician in presence of his wife Sunita Kejriwal. Kejriwal—who was arrested last month in the liquor policy case—is a Type 2 diabetes patient. Last week, the Aam Aadmi Party alleged that he "was not being given insulin despite repeated requests." The court has directed to form a panel of specialist doctors to evaluate if the AAP leader requires regular insulin injections.

Technology

Europe warming at nearly double the global average, says study

The latest European State of the Climate (ESOTC) report for 2023, reveals that Europe is facing a severe climate crisis, warming at nearly double the global average. The study, conducted jointly by the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) and the United Nations' World Meteorological Organization, shows that Europe's temperatures have risen 2.3 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels. This increase is significantly higher than the global rise of 1.3 degrees Celsius, marking 2023 as Europe's second-warmest year on record.

Entertainment

Amitabh Bachchan buys 20-acre Alibaug property for ₹10 crore: Report

Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan, set to appear in the upcoming film Kalki 2898 AD, has expanded his real estate portfolio with a new acquisition. The Hindustan Times reported that the 81-year-old actor purchased a 20-acre plot in Alibaug, a coastal town in Maharashtra for ₹10 crore. The property was bought from The House of Abhinandan Lodha (HoABL) and is part of the larger A Alibaug project.

Business

Apple India stores mark successful first year with strong sales

Apple's premier stores in India, Apple BKC in Mumbai and Apple Saket in New Delhi, have reported robust sales during their inaugural year. According to The Economic Times, each store generated ₹190-210 crore in the last fiscal year. They consistently clocked monthly average sales of ₹16-17 crore each since their launch, with the Mumbai store registering slightly higher revenue due to its larger size. These figures place the Indian outlets among Apple's highest-grossing retail stores worldwide.

Miscellaneous

Indian Railways records highest-ever passenger numbers in April

The Indian Railways (IR) has reported a record-breaking 411 million passengers traveling by train across the country within the first three weeks of April, a report in the Hindustan Times said. This surge, the highest ever recorded for this period, is attributed to summer vacations, wedding season, and ongoing elections. The sudden increase in passenger numbers has strained IR resources, leading to overcrowded coaches as seen on social media platforms.