The track length of this roller coaster at Nagashima Spa Land in Mie prefecture, Japan is 8,133 feet. It is 318 feet tall and has a top speed of 95 miles per hour.                        

The Ultimate, which is situated in Lightwater Valley in the UK, has a track length of 7,442 feet. It is 107 feet high and has a top speed of 50 miles per hour. hour.                   

 The track length of this roller coaster located at Kings Island Amusement Park in the US is 7,359 feet. It is 110 feet high and has a top speed of 65 miles per hour.                           

The roller coaster at Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates was manufactured by Intamin and opened in 2010. It has a height of more than 170 feet and a track length of 6,561 feet. 

With a track length of 6,602 feet, this roller coaster is situated at Carowinds Amusement Park in the US. It has a height of 325 feet and a top speed of 95 miles per hour. hour.          

This roller coaster has a track length of 6,595 feet and is situated at Cedar Point Amusement Park in the US. It is 310 feet tall and has a top speed of 93 miles per hour.                  

Known as the King of Coasters, Fujiyama, is located at Fuji-Q Highland, Fujiyoshia in Japan. It has a track length of 6700 feet. When Fujiyama opened in 1996, it was the world’s tallest roller coaster at 259 feet, and the largest drop of 230 feet.

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Chad is a country in central Africa with a median lifespan of 54 years. The short life expectancy in Chad is a result of several factors, including high newborn mortality rates, poor healthcare access, and poverty.

Nigeria, the most populated nation in Africa, has a life expectancy of 54 years on average. The short life expectancy in Nigeria is a result of infectious diseases including malaria and HIV/AIDS, as well as restricted access to healthcare and poor living circumstances.

Lesotho, a country in southern Africa, has the world's lowest life expectancy, with an average age of just 55. Low life expectancy in Lesotho is a result of high rates of HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases, poverty, and poor access to healthcare.

The average lifespan in this landlocked nation in central Africa is 55 years. Political instability and conflict have contributed to poor living conditions, limited access to healthcare, and low life expectancy.

South Sudan, the youngest nation in the world, has a 57-year average life expectancy. South Sudan has a low life expectancy due to political unrest and conflict, as well as poor access to healthcare.

A 57-year average lifespan is found in this country situated in the Horn of Africa. Somalia has been affected by conflict and political instability, as well as limited access to healthcare and high rates of infectious diseases.

Eswatini, formerly named Swaziland has a life expectancy of 59 years. Due to the high HIV prevalence in the country, maternal, child and infant mortality rates are also high.

7 Countries With Lowest Life Expectancy

CSK vs DC Head to Head- IPL 2023: The Chennai Super Kings will take on Delhi Capitals in match no. 55 of the IPL season 2023 on Wednesday, May 10. The clash will take place at the home ground of Chennai, the MA Chidambaram Stadium. CSK are ranked in the second spot in the points table with six wins from 11 matches, while Delhi are ranked in the last spot with four wins from 10 matches.&nbsp;

In the last match, Chennai won against Mumbai Indians and Delhi won their last match as well, against the Royal Challengers Bangalore. With both sides coming in top form, the match promises to be an action-packed encounter.

Ahead of today’s match, here is a look at the teams’ head-to-head details:

<h2>CSK vs DC- IPL 2023: Head-to-head record in IPL</h2>

Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals have played 27 matches so far in the IPL. CSK has won 17 matches, while DC has won 10 matches. Hence, the head-to-head record of CSK vs DC stands at 17-10. In the last 5 matches between both teams, DC has won thrice while DC won two times.&nbsp;

Matches played: 27

Matches won by Chennai Super Kings: 17

Matches won by Delhi Capitals: 10

<h2>CSK vs DC- IPL 2023: Pitch report</h2>

In the five games played at the MA Chidambaram stadium so far in IPL 2023, three have been won by teams batting second. The average first innings score batting first this season has been 173. Spinners also get good purchases out of the surface; hence, they will enjoy bowling at the venue.

<h2>CSK vs DC- IPL 2023: Weather update&nbsp;</h2>

The conditions in Chennai will be ideal for a game of cricket, with the temperature expected to range between 28 and 34 degrees Celsius.

<h2>CSK vs DC- IPL 2023: Probable playing XI</h2>

Chennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Ajinkya Rahane, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (c &amp; wk), Deepak Chahar, Matheesha Pathirana, Tushar Deshpande, Maheesh Theekshana

Delhi Capitals: David Warner (c), Philip Salt (wk), Mitchell Marsh, Rilee Rossouw, Manish Pandey, Aman Hakim Khan, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Ishant Sharma, Khaleel Ahmed

<h2>CSK vs DC- IPL 2023: Prediction</h2>

Prediction: Chennai Super Kings will win today’s match.&nbsp;

<h2>CSK vs DC- IPL 2023: Broadcast &amp; live-streaming details&nbsp;</h2>

Match timings: 7:30 pm IST

Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Live broadcast: Star Sports

Live streaming: JioCinema app

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CSK vs DC Head to Head- IPL 2023: The Chennai Super Kings will take on Delhi Capitals in match no. 55 of the IPL season 2023 on Wednesday, May 10. The clash will take place at the home ground of Chennai, the MA Chidambaram Stadium. CSK are ranked in the second spot in the points table with six wins from 11 matches, while Delhi are ranked in the last spot with four wins from 10 matches. In the last match, Chennai won against Mumbai Indians and Delhi won their last match as well, against the Royal Challengers Bangalore. With both sides coming in top form, the match promises to be an action-packed encounter. Ahead of today’s match, here is a look at the teams’ head-to-head details: CSK vs DC- IPL 2023: Head-to-head record in IPL Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals have played 27 matches so far in the IPL. CSK has won 17 matches, while DC has won 10 matches. Hence, the head-to-head record of CSK vs DC stands at 17-10. In the last 5 matches between both teams, DC has won thrice while DC won two times. Matches played: 27 Matches won by Chennai Super Kings: 17 Matches won by Delhi Capitals: 10 CSK vs DC- IPL 2023: Pitch report In the five games played at the MA Chidambaram stadium so far in IPL 2023, three have been won by teams batting second. The average first innings score batting first this season has been 173. Spinners also get good purchases out of the surface; hence, they will enjoy bowling at the venue. CSK vs DC- IPL 2023: Weather update The conditions in Chennai will be ideal for a game of cricket, with the temperature expected to range between 28 and 34 degrees Celsius. CSK vs DC- IPL 2023: Probable playing XI Chennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Ajinkya Rahane, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (c & wk), Deepak Chahar, Matheesha Pathirana, Tushar Deshpande, Maheesh Theekshana Delhi Capitals: David Warner (c), Philip Salt (wk), Mitchell Marsh, Rilee Rossouw, Manish Pandey, Aman Hakim Khan, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Ishant Sharma, Khaleel Ahmed CSK vs DC- IPL 2023: Prediction Prediction: Chennai Super Kings will win today’s match. CSK vs DC- IPL 2023: Broadcast & live-streaming details Match timings: 7:30 pm IST Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai Live broadcast: Star Sports Live streaming: JioCinema app WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Karnataka Elections 2023: Top Celebrities & Politicians Cast Votes 

BJP MP Tejasvi Surya cast his vote for Karnataka assembly Elections 2023 at a polling booth in Bengaluru. 

Former Karnataka CM and Congress candidate from Hubli-Dharwad Central assembly constituency, Jagdish Shettar cast his vote. 

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman cast her vote in Bengaluru, and said, “On inflation, I am with the public that yes, there should not be a burden on them, but the Opposition has no right to speak on it.” 

Infosys founder N.R. Narayana Murthy and his wife Sudha Murthy also cast their votes. “First, we vote and then we can say this is good, this is not good but if we don’,” said Narayana Murthy. 

Kannada actor Ramesh Aravind cast his vote at a polling booth in Bengaluru. 

Actor Prakash Raj cast his vote at the polling booth in St. Joseph School in Shanti Nagar, Bengaluru. He said he’s there to vote against ‘communal politics’.

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai cast his ballot in the Assembly election on Wednesday at Shiggaon in Haveri district.

Karnataka Elections 2023: Top Celebrities & Politicians Cast Votes

Karnataka Elections 2023: 
5 Richest Candidates  

Source: Association for Democratic Reforms  

An independent candidate from Bengaluru, Yousuf Shariff, is the wealthiest candidate in the 2023 Karnataka Assembly elections with declared assets of over Rs 1,633 crore.

N Nagaraju is the current Small Scale Industries Minister from BJP. He is contesting from the Hosakote assembly constituency.  He has total assets worth over Rs 1,609 crore.

Seven-time MLA and Congress Karnataka chief, DK Shivakumar is the third richest candidate in Karnataka. The 60-year-old politician, who is contesting from the Kanakpura constituency has declared total assets of more than Rs 1,400 crore.

The former Congress legislator from Govindarajan Nagar is one of the richest candidates in this election. He has declared assets amounting to Rs 1,156 crore. 

Congress candidate Suresha BS, who is contesting from the Hebbal constituency, owns assets worth Rs 648 crore. 

 1. A total of 592 candidates have declared assets valued above Rs 5 crore. 


2. Indian National Congress (INC) has the most number of rich candidates. 


3. There are 14 candidates who have declared zero assets.

Source: Association for Democratic Reforms

Every year since 1998, May 11 is observed as National Technology Day in India. The day is observed to celebrate and remember the historic nuclear tests by India in Pokhran. A dream that was formulated into a concrete programme by Homi Jehangir Bhaba in the 1950s was entirely fulfilled in 1988 by Dr APJ Abdul Kalam and his team.

The then-Prime Minister of India, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, called a press conference on May 11, 1998, and stunned the world with this announcement.&nbsp;

“I have a brief announcement to make. Today, at 1545 hours, India conducted 3 underground nuclear tests in the Pokhran range. These tests conducted today were with a fission device, a low-yield device, and a thermonuclear device. The measured yields are in line with expected values. Measurements have also confirmed that there was no release of radioactivity into the atmosphere. These contained explosions like in the experiment conducted in May 1974. I warmly congratulate the scientists and engineers who have carried out the successful tests. Thank you very much indeed.”

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Three nuclear devices were detonated simultaneously. Two additional tests took place on May 13 as well that proved to be fundamentally consequential for India’s regional as well as global relations, specifically with the United States.&nbsp;

Here is a look back to that day and everything that led to it:

India was forced to conduct the 1998 nuclear tests

India conducted its lone nuclear test in 1974 during the Indira Gandhi era, but after that single test, India took the path of what is dubbed as 'non-weaponised deterrence’. But in the 1990s, pressure on India to test came from three specific dimensions.&nbsp;

The first dimension of pressure was from India’s neighbouring rival state, Pakistan and its already possessed intelligence of ready-made nuclear weapons. There were many reports at that time that showed China transferring these ready-made nuclear weapons to Pakistan to keep India in check. In addition to this, was US President George Bush’s refusal in 1990 to certify that Islamabad was trying to acquire nuclear weapons.&nbsp;

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The second pressure dimension was from the US itself. Washington’s push to close the path of nuclear weapon fabrication by extending the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) indefinitely to other countries, made India rejig its nuclear dream.&nbsp; 
The third pressure point was from specific efforts to ‘freeze, cap and roll back’ India and Pakistan’s nuclear weapons capability.&nbsp;

One more aspect was the return of Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s government into power in March 1998. The government immediately authorised the nuclear tests again. The same was even mentioned in the 1998 Election Manifesto of Bajpayee’s party to “exercise the option to induct nuclear weapons” besides the missile programme.&nbsp;

Playing hide-and-seek to pursue the nuclear dream

The preparation of India’s effort to pursue its nuclear dream goes back to March 20, 1998. The Department of Atomic Energy chairman, R. Chidambaram and the DRDO head APJ Abdul Kalam was called by the newly-elected PM of India. PM Vajpayee gave the green signal to conduct the tests.&nbsp;

On May 1 of the same year, nuclear devices were flown from Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai to Jaisalmer Airport in Rajasthan. From Jaipur, 4 army trucks transported the devices and other equipment to a small city called Pokhran.&nbsp;
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The 58th Engineer Regiment of the Indian Army was called for the task of maintaining the shafts in which nuclear devices, six in total, would be tested.&nbsp;

The commander of the 58th Engineer’s Regiment, Colonel Gopal Kaushik supervised the preparations and all the officers were ordered to maintain absolute secrecy.&nbsp;

The shafts were dug out and all the members involved were asked to perform the assignment discreetly. Even the DRDO head A.P.J. Abdul Kalam and Chidambaram would wear army greens during their visit to Pokhran.

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The army would return all the equipment used at night to its original place to give an impression to the ever-prying satellites that they were never moved.&nbsp;

The people involved in the tests also used code names to counter the CIA’s spying on communication lines. Some of the code words used then were: White House, whiskey and even Taj Mahal.

History made that led to international outrage

As soon as the then PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee announced the successful testing of three nuclear tests, the Western world was shocked and surprised.

The Clinton Administration condemned the tests and said it was “deeply disappointed” and subsequently slapped sanctions against India. US Senator Richard Shelby had then said that the CIA’s failure to identify that these tests were going to take place was "the biggest failure of our intelligence gathering agencies in the past ten years or more”.

Despite protests by international as well as national entities, Vajpayee stood firm on his decision to carry out the Pokhran II tests.

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Every year since 1998, May 11 is observed as National Technology Day in India. The day is observed to celebrate and remember the historic nuclear tests by India in Pokhran. A dream that was formulated into a concrete programme by Homi Jehangir Bhaba in the 1950s was entirely fulfilled in 1988 by Dr APJ Abdul Kalam and his team. The then-Prime Minister of India, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, called a press conference on May 11, 1998, and stunned the world with this announcement. “I have a brief announcement to make. Today, at 1545 hours, India conducted 3 underground nuclear tests in the Pokhran range. These tests conducted today were with a fission device, a low-yield device, and a thermonuclear device. The measured yields are in line with expected values. Measurements have also confirmed that there was no release of radioactivity into the atmosphere. These contained explosions like in the experiment conducted in May 1974. I warmly congratulate the scientists and engineers who have carried out the successful tests. Thank you very much indeed.” Also Read | Kenya starvation cult massacre: Investigators exhume 21 more bodies, toll rises to 133 Three nuclear devices were detonated simultaneously. Two additional tests took place on May 13 as well that proved to be fundamentally consequential for India’s regional as well as global relations, specifically with the United States. Here is a look back to that day and everything that led to it: India was forced to conduct the 1998 nuclear tests India conducted its lone nuclear test in 1974 during the Indira Gandhi era, but after that single test, India took the path of what is dubbed as 'non-weaponised deterrence’. But in the 1990s, pressure on India to test came from three specific dimensions. The first dimension of pressure was from India’s neighbouring rival state, Pakistan and its already possessed intelligence of ready-made nuclear weapons. There were many reports at that time that showed China transferring these ready-made nuclear weapons to Pakistan to keep India in check. In addition to this, was US President George Bush’s refusal in 1990 to certify that Islamabad was trying to acquire nuclear weapons. Also Read | Delhi woman accused of beating mom-in-law to death with pressure cooker The second pressure dimension was from the US itself. Washington’s push to close the path of nuclear weapon fabrication by extending the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) indefinitely to other countries, made India rejig its nuclear dream. The third pressure point was from specific efforts to ‘freeze, cap and roll back’ India and Pakistan’s nuclear weapons capability. One more aspect was the return of Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s government into power in March 1998. The government immediately authorised the nuclear tests again. The same was even mentioned in the 1998 Election Manifesto of Bajpayee’s party to “exercise the option to induct nuclear weapons” besides the missile programme. Playing hide-and-seek to pursue the nuclear dream The preparation of India’s effort to pursue its nuclear dream goes back to March 20, 1998. The Department of Atomic Energy chairman, R. Chidambaram and the DRDO head APJ Abdul Kalam was called by the newly-elected PM of India. PM Vajpayee gave the green signal to conduct the tests. On May 1 of the same year, nuclear devices were flown from Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai to Jaisalmer Airport in Rajasthan. From Jaipur, 4 army trucks transported the devices and other equipment to a small city called Pokhran. The 58th Engineer Regiment of the Indian Army was called for the task of maintaining the shafts in which nuclear devices, six in total, would be tested. The commander of the 58th Engineer’s Regiment, Colonel Gopal Kaushik supervised the preparations and all the officers were ordered to maintain absolute secrecy. The shafts were dug out and all the members involved were asked to perform the assignment discreetly. Even the DRDO head A.P.J. Abdul Kalam and Chidambaram would wear army greens during their visit to Pokhran. Also Read | Apple maker Foxconn purchases land in Bengaluru worth $37mn, to increase manufacturing presence in India The army would return all the equipment used at night to its original place to give an impression to the ever-prying satellites that they were never moved. The people involved in the tests also used code names to counter the CIA’s spying on communication lines. Some of the code words used then were: White House, whiskey and even Taj Mahal. History made that led to international outrage As soon as the then PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee announced the successful testing of three nuclear tests, the Western world was shocked and surprised. The Clinton Administration condemned the tests and said it was “deeply disappointed” and subsequently slapped sanctions against India. US Senator Richard Shelby had then said that the CIA’s failure to identify that these tests were going to take place was "the biggest failure of our intelligence gathering agencies in the past ten years or more”. Despite protests by international as well as national entities, Vajpayee stood firm on his decision to carry out the Pokhran II tests. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Twitter CEO&nbsp;Elon Musk announced new features of calling and encrypted messaging on Tuesday. These new features are in line with the likes of other social media applications, Facebook and Instagram, which have similar features.&nbsp;

The popular micro-blogging platform was among the Forbes top 10 global apps with the most monthly active users in 2022. Twitter also said earlier this week that it will start a cleansing process by removing and archiving accounts that have been inactive for several years.

“With latest version of app, you can DM reply to any message in the thread (not just most recent) and use any emoji reaction. Release of encrypted DMs V1.0 should happen tomorrow. This will grow in sophistication rapidly," Elon Musk tweeted.

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“The acid test is that I could not see your DMs even if there was a gun to my head. Coming soon will be voice and video chat from your handle to anyone on this platform, so you can talk to people anywhere in the world without giving them your phone number," he added.

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Earlier, Musk announced plans for ‘Twitter 2.0 The Everything App’, which could allow long-form tweets, payments, and encrypted direct messages.&nbsp;

Direct messaging will be available on Twitter starting from Wednesday. However, it’s not clear if calls will be encrypted as well.&nbsp;

Talking about the two new features, Twitter Support wrote, “Introducing DM Replies! You can now reply to any message you receive in DMs, making conversations smoother and more intuitive.”

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The app will also add a new Emoji Picker to DMs, like other apps, which will allow users to react to messages with a wider range of emojis.&nbsp;

Twitter Support added that the platform is working on improving these features while asking for suggestions from Twitter users regarding the new features.&nbsp;

Some new features added and removed to Twitter in recent past

$8 for blue tick

On November 1 last year, Musk announced that it will now charge users $8 per month for a blue checkmark on the app. The option to pay for a blue tick was revoked&nbsp;after a slew of fake accounts impersonating celebrities and brands paid for the feature and tweeted false information. The subscription was relaunched later.

Edit button

On September 1, 2022, Twitter announced that it has started testing the ‘edit button.’ This feature will allow users to alter the tweets within 30 minutes after they are published.&nbsp;

Twitter circle

Twitter Circle, announced in May 2022 allows users to share content with a smaller audience. The feature allows users to choose up to 150 people who will be able to view their tweets when using the feature. This feature appears to be the same as Instagram’s ‘Close Friends’ feature.&nbsp; 
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Twitter CEO Elon Musk announced new features of calling and encrypted messaging on Tuesday. These new features are in line with the likes of other social media applications, Facebook and Instagram, which have similar features. The popular micro-blogging platform was among the Forbes top 10 global apps with the most monthly active users in 2022. Twitter also said earlier this week that it will start a cleansing process by removing and archiving accounts that have been inactive for several years. “With latest version of app, you can DM reply to any message in the thread (not just most recent) and use any emoji reaction. Release of encrypted DMs V1.0 should happen tomorrow. This will grow in sophistication rapidly," Elon Musk tweeted. Also Read | Vietnam will ban anonymous accounts on social media, government decree likely “The acid test is that I could not see your DMs even if there was a gun to my head. Coming soon will be voice and video chat from your handle to anyone on this platform, so you can talk to people anywhere in the world without giving them your phone number," he added. With latest version of app, you can DM reply to any message in the thread (not just most recent) and use any emoji reaction. Release of encrypted DMs V1.0 should happen tomorrow. This will grow in sophistication rapidly. The acid test is that I could not see your DMs even if… — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 9, 2023 × Earlier, Musk announced plans for ‘Twitter 2.0 The Everything App’, which could allow long-form tweets, payments, and encrypted direct messages. Direct messaging will be available on Twitter starting from Wednesday. However, it’s not clear if calls will be encrypted as well. Talking about the two new features, Twitter Support wrote, “Introducing DM Replies! You can now reply to any message you receive in DMs, making conversations smoother and more intuitive.” Watch | Elon Musk spearheads Twitter's 'cleanup' campaign × The app will also add a new Emoji Picker to DMs, like other apps, which will allow users to react to messages with a wider range of emojis. Twitter Support added that the platform is working on improving these features while asking for suggestions from Twitter users regarding the new features. Some new features added and removed to Twitter in recent past $8 for blue tick On November 1 last year, Musk announced that it will now charge users $8 per month for a blue checkmark on the app. The option to pay for a blue tick was revoked after a slew of fake accounts impersonating celebrities and brands paid for the feature and tweeted false information. The subscription was relaunched later. Edit button On September 1, 2022, Twitter announced that it has started testing the ‘edit button.’ This feature will allow users to alter the tweets within 30 minutes after they are published. Twitter circle Twitter Circle, announced in May 2022 allows users to share content with a smaller audience. The feature allows users to choose up to 150 people who will be able to view their tweets when using the feature. This feature appears to be the same as Instagram’s ‘Close Friends’ feature. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The battle for the South-Indian state of Karnataka has begun and the voting is underway. There are a total of 224 seats in the Karnataka Assembly. The winning side needs to secure at least 113. Over 5 crore people are cross the ballot today. The state is facing a three-way battle between the ruling BJP, the opposition Congress, and the JDS. For further details, watch the video.

Karnataka : Three-way battle between BJP, Congress & JDS

The polling for assembly election has started in Karnataka today (10 May) and the voters of the southern state are set to exercise their franchise till 6 pm. There are 224 constituencies in Karnataka and the polling will be conducted in a single phase.

Karnataka Assembly Election 2023: Voting begins in India's southern state

The last leg of campaigning for Karnataka Assembly Polls has seen bigwigs from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Indian National Congress (Congress) hoping to turn the tide in their favour. While the Congress is banking on an anti-incumbency wave that has worked since 1985, the ruling BJP hopes PM Narendra Modi's popularity will see them through. The prime minister was part of around 15 public meetings and roadshows over six days.

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The video service app was the most-downloaded app globally, with 672 million downloads last year.

The Meta-owned photo and video-sharing social networking service was downloaded 548 million times worldwide in 2022.

The instant-messaging app was the third most-downloaded app globally, with 424 million downloads.

A video editing software cracked the top four most-downloaded apps list in the world. It had 357 million downloads globally last year.

The American multimedia instant messaging app is fifth on the list. It had 330 million downloads globally.

The instant messaging service, Telegram, had 310 million downloads globally in 2022.

Subway Surfers, an endless runner mobile game, made it to the list of the top 10 most-downloaded apps. It had 304 million downloads globally the previous year.

7 Most-Downloaded Apps of 2022

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