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Go First case: DGCA directed to process deregistration of leased planes, airline may lose all leased aircraft

In a major setback for Go First, the Delhi High Court has directed civil aviation regulator Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to process the deregistration applications of aircraft leased by the airline with in five working days. Justice Tara Vitasta Ganju refused the request of the Resolution Professional (RP) to keep the operation of the order in abeyance for a week to enable them to file an appeal before the Division Bench of the...

Redmi to launch Note 13 Pro Plus World Champions Edition in India on April 30

Mi has confirmed the launch of Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus World Champions Edition later this month. Here's everything we know so far about the upcoming limited-edition phone.

Varun Gandhi Rejects BJP’s Offer to Fight From Rae Bareli After Considering it For Over a Week

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and cousin of Congress leaders Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi — Varun Gandhi – has rejected his party’s offer to fight the Lok Sabha election from Gandhi bastion Rae Bareli in Uttar Pradesh, according to sources. Sources also added that Varun Gandhi had been “considering” the offer for over a week after the party came up with the proposal. BJP’s proposal stemmed from consistent media reports that the Congress is...

A Catholic 'priest' has been defrocked for being AI

An AI chatbot for a Catholic group claimed to be a real priest and said baptism in Gatorade was OK. He was quickly defrocked.

ACC Q4 Results Live : profit rise by 300.96% YOY

ACC Q4 Results Live : Revenue increased by 12.9% YoY & profit increased by 300.96% YoY

Nawaz Modi Singhania ousted from three Raymond group firms' boards

Nawaz Modi Singhania has been ousted from the board of JK Investors, Smart Advisory-Finserve and Raymond Consumer Care amid an ongoing conflict with her estranged husband Gautam Singhania, the managing director and chairman of Raymond Group, CNBC-TV18 reported. Nawaz Modi attended an extraordinary general meeting of JK Investors and Smart Advisory-Finserve at Raymond’s south Mumbai office on April 25. She stated that the meeting was convened to...

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah actor Gurucharan Singh missing since four days, father files complaint: Reports

Actor Gurucharan Singh, best known for playing Roshan Singh Sodhi on the show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, reportedly went missing from Delhi airport on April 22.

Nestle net profit up 27% in March quarter

Nestle India's net profit rose by 27% to Rs 934 crore in the March quarter, driven by strong growth across its product portfolio amidst challenges from food inflation and volatile commodity prices.

Google Parent Alphabet Declares 1st-Ever Dividend | Shares Jump 15% on Earnings Beat Estimates

Vietnam Tycoon Appeals Against $27 Billion Fraud Death Sentence

A top Vietnamese property tycoon sentenced to death in a $27 billion fraud case has launched an appeal against her conviction, state media said Friday.Truong My Lan, chair of major developer Van Thinh Phat, was found guilty this month of swindling cash from Saigon Commercial Bank (SCB) over a decade.The 68-year-old was found to have embezzled $12.5 billion, but prosecutors said the total damages caused by the scam now amounted to $27 billion —...

2 Terrorists Dead, 2 Army Personnel Injured as Gunbattle Resumes in J&K's Baramulla

Two terrorists were killed while as many Army personnel got injured on Friday as a gunbattle between the militants and security forces continued for the second day in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district, officials said.The encounter began on Thursday at Check Mohalla Nowpora in the Sopore area of north Kashmir. After the night’s lull, a fresh exchange of firing took place on Friday morning, they said.Two terrorists have been killed so far,...

HYBE vs ADOR: 10 shocking revelations in the clash between K-pop industry titans

In the ongoing clash between K-pop giants HYBE and ADOR, a series of shocking revelations has emerged, shedding light on the tumultuous relationship between the two entities. The feud escalated when HYBE initiated a surprise audit targeting ADOR and its executives, particularly CEO Min Hee Jin, on April 22, 2024. In response to the heightened tensions, Min Hee Jin held an emergency press conference on April 25, aiming to address the escalating...

Texas Tornado Live Map, Radar: Warnings Issued For Hillsboro, Abbott, Malone

As the tornado continues in Texas, the National Weather Service said in a post on X that tornado warnings for Hillsboro, Abbott and Malone are still in effect until 2:15 pm CDT, Friday.

Tornado At Lincoln And Waverly: When Will Nebraska Twister Hit Omaha?

A massive tornado was spotted passing through Lincoln and Waverly in Nebraska on Friday. The cities are about 168.4 miles via I-80 E from Omaha, the most populous city in the state. A warning has been issued in the city's metro area, with a twister observed near the Sarpy County communities of Papillion and La Vista as well as Chalco.

Explosion In Hamilton? Locals Say Loud Boom Heard In Canadian City

Several social media users, mostly locals, said they heard a loud boom in Hamilton, Canada on Friday. These residents were left wondering if there was an explosion or fire in the port city on the western tip of Lake Ontario. However, authorities have not confirmed any report. We have reached out to the Hamilton Fire Department for explanation on the loud boom. Some Reddit users suspected there was a train collision in the city.

‘Terrible disappointment’: TMC MP as Supreme Court rejects plea to revert to paper ballot voting

Supreme Court rejects plea for complete cross-verification of votes cast via EVMs with VVPAT. Trinamool Congress MP calls decision a 'terrible disappointment'. Former CM Baghel says 100% VVPAT slip verification should occur. SC dismisses demands for 100% tally and return to paper ballots.

Top 30 work-from-anywhere jobs: From salary expectations to in-demand professions — all you need to know

FlexJobs' report highlights the trend of work-from-anywhere jobs, with top companies like Chainlink Labs and Wikimedia Foundation offering remote positions. These roles often come with high salaries exceeding ₹83 lakh

JEE Main 2024 Topper: Bengaluru’s Amogh Agrawal scores 100 percentile in JEE session 1, 2

JEE Main 2024 Topper: He further said, I study as long as my body supports. Usually, I study for 12 hours. I believe my teachers and my parents have been my support system throughout my preparation journey."

Zombie Deer Disease spreads to another US state: All about it

Zombie deer disease spreads to Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, Jefferson County, and nearby areas. Visitor guidelines stress caution, urging safe distance from wildlife and proper disposal of infected carcasses to prevent CWD transmission.

Doctors Raise Concern on Increasing Cases Of Summer Enterovirus; Know Ways To Protect Yourself

Summer is the enterovirus season and according to experts, there is a rise in infections among young children and adolescents, along with those adults with compromised immune systems. Commonly known as the "summer flu", doctors say it has many strains, each potentially inducing a spectrum of symptoms and complications. Read on to know more.

NIA Arrests Key Accused in London Indian High Commission Attack Case

In a major breakthrough, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday arrested a key accused in a case related to the attack on the Indian High Commission in London in March last year.Inderpal Singh Gaba, a resident of Hounslow in the UK, has been arrested for carrying out unlawful activities during pro-Khalistani protests that took place on March 22, 2023, in London, a statement issued by the agency said.NIA investigations in the case so...

'India can speak': US responds to Pakistani journo on Australian journalist's Visa row

Once again, a Pakistani journalist raked up India’s internal matter at the US State Department press briefing. US rebuked the Pakistani reporter's allegations of India denying an Australian journalist's visa renewal. Avani Dias, the South Asia Bureau Chief of Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), left India on April 19. She claimed that she was denied an extension of her visa by the Indian govt because her reports 'crossed a line'. Govt sources in India said her allegation is incorrect and misleading. They said Avan Dias was found to have violated visa rules while undertaking her professional pursuits. Sources said that despite the violation, she was assured that her visa would be extended for the general election coverage on her request. The sources said Dias paid the visa fee on April 18, and her visa extension was approved and extended till the end of June. However, she chose to leave India on the election day, as per the source.

Explained: How EC notice on code violation against PM Modi is a first in many ways

It’s election season — the country is voting in Phase 2 of the Lok Sabha polls — and with it comes Model Code of Conduct violations. In fact, a day before the country went to the polls (on Thursday), the Election Commission (EC) issued separate notices on complaints of violations of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress chief Mallikaarjun Kharge and Member of Parliament (MP) Rahul Gandhi.While this in...

Elevated road over Khar Subway scrapped: Bandra West MLA

On Friday, the Bandra West MLA told a delegation of residents that he had conveyed their objections to municipal commissioner Bhushan Gagrani, chief minister Eknath Shinde and deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, after which a decision was taken to shelve the project

'Avengers 5': Benedict Cumberbatch, Tom Holland and other actors clear schedules for January 2025 shoot

Marvel Studios is reportedly gearing up for the release of 'Avengers 5' with some fan-favourite actors and characters making a comeback to screen. However, rumours are rife that the studio plans on assembling a more intimate group of heroes to actors swinging into action to take on a new villain who is expected to be announced soon.

Tripura Takes Lead, Maharashtra Trails Far Behind In Lok Sabha Phase 2 Voter Turnout Till 9 AM

Phase 2 Voter Turnout Till 9 AM: The voter turnout till 9 AM showed diverse figures across 13 states in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections undergoing on 88 seats. As per the data released by the Election Commission of India (ECI), Tripura witnessed a turnout of 16.65%, while Maharashtra recorded a comparatively lower figure of 7.45%. Phase 2 Voter Turnout Till 9 AM State/ UT Turnout Assam 9.71% Bihar 9.65% Chhattisgarh 15.42% Karnataka...

UP students pass with ‘Jai Shree Ram' on answer sheets, action against professors

Action has been taken against two professors in a UP state university following revelations that students passed exams by writing 'Jai Shri Ram' and cricketers' names on their answer sheets. An RTI exposed the exam irregularities.

Breaking News LIVE: Heatwave Alert For Maharashtra's Thane, Raigad, And Mumbai Today

Breaking News Live: Hello and welcome to the live blog of ABP Live. Please follow this space for all the breaking news and latest updates from India and around the world. Heatwave Alert For Maharashtra's Thane, Raigad, And Mumbai Today The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has raised a heatwave alert for Thane, Raigad districts, and parts of Mumbai, spanning from April 27 to 29, PTI reported. According to IMD scientist Sushma Nair, an...

Earthquake of 3.2 magnitude hits J-K's Kishtwar

KISHTWAR: An earthquake of magnitude 3.2 on the Richter scale hit Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar on Friday night, according to National Centre for Seismology (NCS) data.According to the NCS, the earthquake occurred at 11:06 pm.The epicentre of the earthquake was located at Latitude 33.35 and Longitude 76.70, at a depth of 10 kilometres, the NCS state...

Kerala Blasters bid goodbye to Ivan Vukomanovic

Less than a month after he stated that he had no intention of leaving the club, head coach Ivan Vukomanovic and Kerala Blasters decided to part ways on Friday. The club management announced the decision through a statement, adding that the search for a new coach has begun.

WhatsApp Warns About Shutting Down In India If It Was Forced To Break Chat Encryption: Know More

WhatsApp chats are end-to-end encrypted which keeps its users secure but the messaging app warns that it will stop its services in India if it forced to break chat encryption in the near future. WhatsApp informed this to the Delhi High Court this week, where it is facing a big battle to keep its users secure behind its vaunted end-to-end encryption for chats, calls, videos and more. The Meta-owned platform has appointed Tejas Karia, who shared...

'Wonderful glimpse of transformative India': PM Modi hails Firstpost's Palki Sharma on her powerful Oxford Union speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the powerful speech made by Firstpost's managing editor Palki Sharma at the Oxford Union, last year.The remarks from the prime minister came just days after Palki's address at the union started swirling around yet again. In her 14-minute-long address, Palki attempted to give a picture of India which is out of the shackles of self-doubt and is currently emerging as a confident economic powerhouse.In the speech,...

UWW threatens to suspend WFI and India's wrestlers too

In a letter signed by UWW president, wrestling's global governing body has reiterated its determination to uphold WFI's independence and autonomy

Exclusive: Boult co-founder Varun Gupta says his company now wants to make soundbars affordable

Boult co-founder Varun Gupta discusses with India Today Tech the company's decision to expand its portfolio with the launch of its first-ever soundbar lineup, highlighting the special features of the BassBox X180 and providing insights into the behind-the-scenes process.

Wipro will pay its ex CEO Rs 92.1 crore as severance pay but only if he does not join any other company

Wipro will be paying its ex CEO, Thierry Delaporte, a severance package of Rs 92.1 crore, contingent upon him not joining another company within a year.

Kotak loses fourth most valued bank tag to Axis

Due to the heavy selloff, the bank’s founder Uday Kotak, the largest shareholder with a stake of almost 26%, saw his wealth decline by $1.3 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

Nainital forest fire threatens civilian area; boating stopped, army called: 10 points

The Nainital district administration has banned boating in Naini Lake because of the forest fire.

Firing at Salman Khan's House: Mumbai Crime Branch searches Surat's Tapi river for gun

In a recent development regarding the firing incident outside actor Salman Khan's residence on April 14, Mumbai Crime Branch has reached Surat to search for the gun which the accused used in firing at actor's house. During interrogation, the accused told the Crime Branch that after committing the crime, they had thrown the gun into the Tapi River of Surat. The two men, who came on a motorbike, fired four rounds outside the Galaxy Apartments, where the actor resides, around 5 am on the morning of April 14 and fled. CCTV footage showed that both accused sported caps and carried backpacks.

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.

Australia PM Anthony Albanese Calls Elon Musk ‘Arrogant Billionaire’ | Tesla CEO Responds

Omaha Tornado Warning: Twister At Elkhorn, Waterloo And Bennington, Nebraska

Omaha, the most populous city in Nebraska, was under a severe tornado warning Saturday after a twister was spotted at Elkhorn, a neighborhood, and Waterloo and Bennington in the Doughlas County. The National Weather Service asked residents to take shelter immediately. A rare‘Tornado Emergency’ has been issued for suburbs of Omaha for ongoing violent tornado.

Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction overturned: What the court argued, its implications

The New York Court of Appeals concluded that the judge in an earlier trial prejudiced Harvey Weinstein with improper rulings. What was the case about, and what does it mean for Weinstein?

Argentinian Lawyer-Journalist Aspires To Shatter Stereotypes & Become Oldest Miss Universe At 60

A 60-year-old lawyer and journalist from La Plata, Alejandra Rodríguez was recently crowned Miss Universe Buenos Aires. She is shattering all stereotypes, marking a monumental shift in beauty pageants as the oldest Miss Universe contestant.According to a report on Hola, Rodriquez thought she had surpassed the age limit for global beauty pageants, but her perspective shifted with the revised regulations. Initially, Miss Universe contestants had...

Delta flight emergency: Slide detaches, JFK return

Delta Air Lines jet faced a post-takeoff emergency at JFK, returning due to a slide issue on a 1990 Boeing 767. Crew reported a vibration, FAA confirmed, and the plane landed safely with 176 passengers.

Meta AI on WhatsApp: Availability, features, how it works and everything to know in 5 points

Meta AI, Meta's general-purpose AI assistant, was unveiled at Meta Connect 2023. The AI tool has also been upgraded with Meta's advanced large language model, Llama 3, enhancing its capabilities across Meta's suite of applications and smart glasses.

Burkina Faso suspends BBC, VOA for airing HRW report accusing army of extrajudicial killings

Burkina Faso has suspended the BBC and Voice of America from broadcasting in the country after the British and US radio stations aired a rights report accusing the army of attacking on civilians in its battle against jihadists.The suspension of broadcasting rights of BBC Africa and VOA are latest on international media organisations since Captain Ibrahim Traore seized power in the West African country in a September 2022 coup.Why BBC & VOA have...

Elon Musk once again richer than Mark Zuckerberg: Why latter lost $18 billion

Elon Musk became the third richest billionaire as the company added $5.8 billion in wealth, amounting to a total of $184 billion now.

Sports This Weekend: CSK vs SRH, Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur, Nadal vs de Minaur and more

It's been quite the eventful week in the world of sports so far, with Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh becoming the youngest winner of the prestigious Candidates Tournament on Monday and Royal Challengers Bengaluru snapping their six-match losing streak against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Thursday.The weekend promises to be just as eventful for sports fans. The 17th edition of the IPL will have back-to-back...

Indian-origin student arrested and barred from Princeton University for participating in anti-Israel protests

Indian-origin student in US has been arrested and barred from varsity for taking part in anti-Israel protests on campus

Nagaland Board Results 2024: Mhachilo Yanthan tops class 10, check Class 12 stream-wise toppers

The NBSE has declared the HSLC (Class 10) and HSSLC (Class 12) results. Check who topped class 10 and class 12 exams.