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How China Responded To Muizzu’s Win In Maldives' Parliamentary Polls

China on Monday congratulated Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu’s People’s National Congress (PNC) which has secured an absolute majority in Sunday’s Parliament polls and expressed its willingness to deepen the ”comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership” between the two countries.Muizzu-led PNC won 68 out of 93 seats in Sunday’s polls and its coalition partners Maldives National Party (MNP) and Maldives Development Alliance (MDA) won one...

Australia, Elon Musk in war of words over censorship: ‘Arrogant billionaire’

Elon Musk posted a meme on the platform that showed X stood for "free speech and truth".

Hip-hop artist Chris King tragically killed in Nashville, mourned by Justin Bieber, Trippie Redd, Machine Gun Kelly & many others

Renowned rapper Chris King, founder of Snotty Nose Records and close friend of Trippie Redd and Justin Bieber, tragically loses his life in a fatal shooting in Nashville. The incident occurred during a robbery attempt in the early hours of Saturday morning, leaving the music community in shock and mourning. Tributes pour in on social media from friends and collaborators, highlighting King's impact on their lives and careers.

Caitlin Clark's Nike deal sets new bar, leaving modest salary in the dust

The $28 million, eight-year Nike deal is worth exponentially more than Caitlin Clark's base salary in the WNBA.

Bengal SSC scam: Big setback for Mamata govt, HC declares 2016 recruitment test 'null and void'

On April 22, The Calcutta High Court declared all appointments null and void in the 2016 SSC recruitments for West Bengal govt schools. The court also directed that a section of those recruits will have to return salaries drawn by them along with 12% per annum interest. Over 23 lakh candidates had appeared for the SLST-2016 for 24,640 vacant posts. The court directed the SSC to undertake a fresh selection process for the vacancies within a fortnight from the date of the Lok Sabha 2024 election results declaration. The central probe agency had arrested former state education minister Partha Chatterjee and some functionaries who held positions in SSC when the alleged scam surfaced. Chatterjee was arrested after huge stashes of cash and jewellery were recovered from the Kolkata residence of Arpita Mukherjee, a close aide of the former education minister.

Google layoffs: Sundar Pichai fires 20 more employees for protesting against company

Sundar Pichai warned employees saying that the company has an open culture where debate and discussions are encouraged but there are limitations to the same.

Buy or sell: Vaishali Parekh recommends three stocks to buy today — April 23

Buy or sell stocks: Vaishali Parekh has recommended three stocks to buy today — Tata Consumer Products, SBI, and Apollo Hospitals

Congress workers protest against nomination of 'outsider' as party's North West Delhi candidate

New Delhi, Apr 22 (PTI) A section of Congress workers on Monday held a protest against the nomination of former BJP MP Udit Raj as the party's Lok Sabha polls candidate from North West Delhi

F&O Watch for April 23: Hindustan Copper joins the ban list, SAIL may exit

Hindustan Copper (101.04 percent), Vodafone Idea (93.92 percent), Zee Entertainment (88.38 percent), Biocon (82.48 percent), PEL (80.91 percent) and SAIL (80.47 percent) have been placed on the list of stocks under ban from futures and options (F&O) trade on the National Stock Exchange on April 23. These stocks are prohibited in the F&O sector because they have exceeded 95 percent of the market-wide position limit (MWPL). The ban is reversed...

'The 'children' of Vishy Anand are on the loose' - remarks Garry Kasparov after Gukesh's triumph at Candidates

India's five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand has spawned a chess culture in India and the country is reaping the rewards of the Grandmaster's success with thousands of youngsters, mostly in their teens, taking up chess. Gukesh's triumph entitles him to a clash against reigning world champion Ding Liren of China in the last quarter of the year.

Man raises concerns after a harrowing experience in Uber cab: ‘Passenger safety is a joke’

The man talked about Uber's lack of response after he faced a rude driver.

UP Sets Record In Metro Infrastructure: Becomes State With Metro In Most Number Of Cities

Apart from the capital city Lucknow, Metro is operating successfully in Ghaziabad, Noida, Greater Noida, and Kanpur. Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) is also constructing Agra Metro and Meerut Metro and plans for Varanasi Metro, Prayagraj Metro, Gorakhpur Metro and Bareilly Metro are also under consideration.

IPL 2024: Devon Conway joins CSK team at Chepauk after being ruled out of season

IPL 2024: Devon Conway made a return to the CSK team after being ruled out of the tournament due to his thumb injury. Conway, despite not being part of the team will practice with CSK and will undergo rehabilitation.

Video: Mid-air helicopter collision in Malaysia leaves 10 dead

The incident occurred at 9.32 am.

Byju’s founder secures private debt to meet employee salaries amid financial strains, NLCT dispute, says report

With this the edtech unicorn has now disbursed partial salaries for both February and March to employees after previous delays

Indian Sikh pilgrim, 67, dies in Pakistan's Lahore

An Indian Sikh pilgrim died in Lahore on Monday due to cardiac arrest, a Pakistani official said.

Petrol, Diesel Fresh Prices Announced: Check Rates In Your City On April 23

Petrol and Diesel Prices On April 23, 2024: Even though the price of crude continues to fluctuate in the international market, there is no change in the fuel prices in India. The prices of petrol and diesel in the domestic market were last revised on March 14 and since then there has been no major revision in the prices.New petrol and diesel rates are released every day at 6 am in the country. Oil companies have also released new petrol and...

Putin Annexes Ukraine Village in Donetsk Region As Zelensky Waits For U.S’ $61bn Aid

In a major boost to Putin’s men, the Russian military has liberated Novomikhailovka village in Ukraine’s Donetsk region. Russia’s announcement came as the United States Congress approves $61bn military aid for Ukraine. The Russian defence ministry announced that its forces had captured the settlement of Novomikhailovka in Donetsk. Putin Annexes Ukraine Village in Donetsk Region As Zelensky Waits For U.S’ $61bn Aid

Gold, silver retreat from record levels as Iran-Israel tensions ease

New Delhi, Apr 22 (PTI) Gold and silver prices retreated from record high levels in the national capital on Monday, with the precious metal plunging by Rs 450 per 10 grams, due to weak global trends and easing tensions in West Asia

5 die while crossing English Channel, hours after UK approved deportation bill

The French authorities have discovered the bodies of five people, including a child, who were trying to cross the English Channel.

Taiwan hit by multiple earthquakes, at least 1000 aftershocks! Latest updates here

These quakes followed a devastating magnitude 7.4 earthquake earlier in the month, which claimed 13 lives and injured over 1,000 people.

How are new Covid variants generated? Hidden mechanism revealed

Scientists have now developed a new technology that has uncovered the underlying mechanism that has enabled them to calculate SARS-CoV-2's mutation rate.

UP boy faints on seeing 93.5% marks in board result, admitted to ICU

A Class 10 student from Meerut, overjoyed after scoring 93.5% in his exams, fainted upon seeing his result. This sparked concern and he had to be admitted to the ICU.

IMD's severe heat wave warning for 5 states

IMD forecast: India faces a persistent heat wave with temperatures soaring up to 45°C in various regions, triggering heat wave warnings and forecasts of warm nights and hot weather conditions over the next five days.

Over 40 pro-Palestine protestors held at Yale University amid antisemitism row in US campuses

Police on Monday swarmed Yale University’s Connecticut campus early Monday and arrested "scores" of students staging pro-Palestinian demonstrations.

Soldier's brother shot dead by terrorists in Jammu-Kashmir's Rajouri

A soldier's brother was shot dead by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district on Monday night.

New AI model predicts irregular heartbeat 30 minutes in advance

Researchers have developed a groundbreaking AI-based model capable of forecasting irregular heartbeat, known as cardiac arrhythmia, approximately 30 minutes before its onset. The model, developed by a team including researchers from the University of Luxembourg, has demonstrated an impressive 80% accuracy in predicting the transition from a normal cardiac rhythm to atrial fibrillation, the most prevalent form of cardiac arrhythmia characterised...

Pakistani journalist confuses Modi’s urban naxal as ‘Arab nasal’. Indians teach him Hindi

Indians are mocking Hamid Mir for mixing up the two phrases, while Pakistanis are clueless because they don't understand the meaning of 'urban naxal'.

From unlawful killings to arbitrary arrests, US report exposes China on crimes against Uyghurs, other Muslim groups

Genocide and crimes against humanity took place in China throughout 2023, predominantly against Muslim Uyghurs and members of other ethnic and religious minority groups in Xinjiang, a US report on human rights practices has revealed.The report titled '2023 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices', which was released on Tuesday, sheds light on a series of human rights violations in China, including arbitrary arrests, restrictions on freedom of...

Fahadh Faasil admits he has reservations about dealing with religion in his films, says Malayalam audience isn’t ready for ‘harsh reality’

Actor Fahadh Faasil said that he is wary of touching the theme of religion in his films after the commercial failure of Trance.

Anti-Netanyahu Protests Turn Fiery: Families Of Hostage Accuse Bibi For Waging War To Stay In Power

Israelis organized a massive ‘passover’ protest against PM Netanyahu for falling the families of the hostages. Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the gates of Netanyahu’s house in Caesarea and call out Netanyahu’s leadership out. They demand immediate release of abductees. Passover is a Jewish festival when families gather for dinner called Seder for 7 nights and it commemorates liberation of Jewish people from Slavery in Egypt.Anti-Netanyahu Protests Turn Fiery: Families Of Hostage Accuse Bibi For Waging War To Stay In Power

Meta official gets 6-year jail in absentia by Russia for ‘terrorism’. 5 things to know about Andy Stone

The charges against Meta communications director Andy Stone stem from his remarks in 2022 following Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24 that year

Grindr Faces UK Lawsuit As Users Claim App Shares Confidential Data Illegaly, Including HIV Status

Hundreds of Grindr users have initiated a major lawsuit in London, claiming the gay dating app improperly shared their confidential data, including HIV status, with external entities. As reported by Reuters, the legal action, lodged at the High Court by the law firm Austen Hays, could potentially impact thousands of UK-based users, according to the firm's statement on Monday. The lawsuit alleges that between 2018 and 2020, Grindr provided highly...

Kia teases its first pick-up truck, will launch in 2025

Kia Tasman is the first pick-up truck that the brand will launch. It will be launched in markets such as Korea, Australia, Africa and the Middle East.

5 takeaways from the first day of Trump hush money trial

Former US President and the Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump is once again in news as he faces his first criminal trial in Manhattan.

Ateez, aespa, Stray Kids, EXO's DO and others confirm Kpop comebacks of May 2024

Thus far, a diverse range of new K-pop comebacks have been announced for May 2024, featuring album releases from Ateez, aespa, NewJeans, EXO's DO and others.

Russia Targets Ukraine's TV Network, Strikes 240-Meter Tower Causing Television Blackout In 2nd Largest City

The destruction of the tower has led to disruptions in digital television signals, impacting the residents of Ukraine's second-largest city. Fortunately, no casualties were reported as workers had sought refuge in shelters prior to the collapse. Nevertheless, the footage depicts the dramatic moment when the tower's main mast broke apart, accompanied by billowing clouds of smoke.

OTT releases this week on Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+ Hotstar

If you're anticipating watching movies and web series online, be sure to peruse the list of new releases on OTT platforms this week.

Gaza War: After Israel Intel chief quits, central command chief announces resignation

The Israel military is in a fix over failure to stop Hamas in Gaza Strip. Another top military officer Major-General Yehuda Fox is planning to resign in August, as per Israel public broadcaster KAN. As per Israeli media, this is second such resignation by military commanders. Though the exact reason behind Fox’s planned resignation is not known yet. Hours earlier, Major-General Aharon Haliva, head of the Israeli army’s Military Intelligence Directorate, resigned over his failure to predict the Hamas attack.Gaza War: After Israel Intel chief quits, central command chief announces resignation

Sidhu Jonnalagadda-starrer Tillu Square To Stream On Netflix From This Date

Telugu film Tillu Square headlined by actor Sidhu Jonnalagadda is roaring at the box office and is currently going stronger with a collection of over Rs 120 crore. Directed by Mallik Ram, it is the sequel to the sleeper hit of 2022- DJ Tillu. Now, Tillu Square is all set for its OTT streaming as well as informed by Netflix on Twitter via poster. The caption of the announcement reads, “Tillu Square arrives on April 26, on Netflix in Telugu,...

Man Breaks Into Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’s Home, Arrested

Police in Los Angeles arrested a suspect following a break-in at the home of Mayor Karen Bass early Sunday, officials said.The suspect was arrested shortly after smashing a window to get inside of Getty House while it was occupied, the Los Angeles Police Department said in a statement on social media. The home is the mayor’s official residence, on Irving Boulevard west of downtown.“Mayor Bass and her family were not injured and are safe,” her...

Salman Khan house firing: 'Shooters were ordered to fire 10 rounds of bullets', says Mumbai crime branch

Mumbai crime branch revealed that shooters were instructed to fire 10 rounds outside Salman Khan's residence at Galaxy Apartment in Bandra. The accused threw the gun in the Tapi river in Surat. A search operation is underway to retrieve the firearm.

‘Had to leave India, told reporting crossed a line’: Australian journalist

ABC said YouTube blocked access in India to an episode of its news series Foreign Correspondent on Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s killing on New Delhi’s orders.

Asia worst hit by disasters in 2023, 79 extreme weather events killed over 2,000: WMO report

The World Meteorological Organization s State of the Climate in Asia 2023 report notes that Asia has warmed faster than the global average and the warming trend has nearly doubled since the 1961-1990 period.

US Human Rights report on India mentions BBC raid, Hardeep Nijjar, Umar Khalid and Rahul Gandhi

The U.S. State Department's annual human rights assessment found "significant" abuses in India's northeastern Manipur state last year and attacks on minorities, journalists and dissenting voices in the rest of the country. Manipur has seen fierce fighting between its tribal Kuki-Zo and majority Meitei populations after a court order a year ago suggested the Kuki's minority privileges be extended to the Meitei. More than 200 people have been killed.

Global Defence Spending Breaks Records | US, China Account For Half The World's Military Spending

MC cracks whip on illegal constructions; takes action against 12 illegal buildings and a colony

Ludhiana: Taking stern action against illegal buildings, Municipal Corporation (MC) took action against 12 illegal buildings and a colony being constructed in different areas of MC Zone D on Monday.Of these, eight illegal buildings were demolished including two under construction illegal shops at Jassian road, one commercial building on Jassian roa...

Elon Musk Delays India Visit Due To 'Wrong Timing': Sources | Factors To Tesla CEO's Decision

ET Now Exclusive: Elon Musk delays India visit due to 'wrong timing', as per sources. What factors contributed to the Tesla CEO's decision? Sumit Chaturvedi is here with the details.#elonmusk #elonmuskindia #tesla #teslaceo #businessnews #etnow

Gold prices decline over 2%, down to one-week low; silver shreds 4.6%

Gold faced downward pressure as the main indexes of Wall Street began on a higher note, thereby reducing the demand for the safe-haven and non-interest-bearing asset.

Columbia University witnesses massive faculty walkout after dozens of student arrests at pro-Palestinian protests

Columbia University faculty condemned the institution for calling the police on student protestors who'd set encampments for pro-Palestinian demonstrations.