Afternoon Wrap-Up: Google To Delete Inactive Accounts Starting December 2023, Delhi To Experience Dust Storms Till May 18, And Other Important News Of The Day

From Google deleting inactive accounts from December 2023 to Delhi dust storms till May 18, here’s an afternoon wrap-up of top news reviews and trending stories.

Google to delete inactive accounts starting December 2023

Alphabet Inc’s Google on Tuesday said it would delete accounts that had remained unused for two years starting December, in a bid to prevent security threats including hacks. Know more.

Delhi to experience dust storms till May 18, Odisha to witness heat spell

IMD has said the ongoing dust storm in Delhi will continue till May 18, adding that the events will occur mostly in isolated pockets over Haryana and Delhi, West

Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. Know more.

Shiva shrine at Tungnath temple is tilting by 6 - 1 0 degrees every year: ASI

A study conducted by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has found that the Tungnath temple, which is located at an altitude of 12,800 feet in Rudraprayag district of Garhwal Himalayas, is tilting by around five to six degrees. Know more.

Sourav Ganguly’s security cover upgraded to Z category

The West Bengal government has decided to upgrade the security cover of former Indian cricket team captain and ex-BCCI president Sourav Ganguly to Z category, a senior official said. Know more.

Mercedes-Benz teases upcoming electric van platform, to launch in 2026

Mercedes-Benz is all set to expand its electric vehicle portfolio to include vans in the future. The German auto giant has dropped the first teaser for its upcoming electric van platform and the VAN.EA architecture will be launched in 2026. Know more.