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Over 130 arrested at New York University as Pro-Palestine protests escalate

The pro-Palestine protest at US universities turned into a much larger movement by Tuesday, with police arresting several students on different campuses.

2024-04-23T22:47:57Z

As Dev Patel’s controversial film Monkey Man awaits release in India, viewers write rave reviews after watching pirated prints online: ‘Bravest, best action films of 2024’

Social media is abuzz with discussions on Academy Award-nominated actor Dev Patel s debut directorial venture Monkey Man. The prospect of film's release in India seem uncertain.

2024-04-24T07:19:36Z

US government agrees to $138.7M settlement over FBI's botching of Larry Nassar assault allegations

DETROIT: The U.S. Justice Department announced a $138.7 million settlement Tuesday with more than 100 people who accused the FBI of grossly mishandling allegations of sexual assault against Larry Nassar in 2015 and 2016, a critical time gap that allowed the sports doctor to continue to prey on victims before his arrest.When combined with other settlements, $1 billion now has been set aside by various organizations to compensate hundreds of women...

2024-04-23T18:34:30Z

Arvind Kejriwal Receives Insulin In Tihar Jail, First Since ED Arrest

Arvind Kejriwal's arrest by the Enforcement Directorate has drawn significant attention and has led to debates regarding political vendetta and judicial proceedings. His health condition under detention has further fueled discussions about his well-being and access to proper medical care.

2024-04-23T02:52:27Z

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

2024-04-23T07:53:11Z

Trump wants to scrap H-1B visa. His firms use it

Trump Media & Technology Group, led by Devin Nunes, applied for H-1B visas for Truth Social workers. Jared Kushner's firm also utilized the program. The H-1B visa system faces scrutiny for potential exploitation of foreign workers with Trump's conflicting stances.

2024-04-23T05:30:08Z

Russia cuts oil price forecast to $65/barrel

Russia has faced myriad sanctions from the West over the conflict in Ukraine, including restrictions on Russian oil purchases as well as a price cap of $60 per barrel. The downward revision is likely to put more pressure on Russia's budget, which saw a shortfall of $6.56 billion, or 0.3% of gross domestic product, in the first quarter.

2024-04-23T15:01:33Z

Pedri Discloses What Xavi Told Team Before Barcelona 3-2 Win Over PSG In UCL Quarterfinal

Star Barcelona midfielder Pedri shared what manager Xavi Hernandez said to him prior to his substitution during his team's 3-2 victory over Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on April 10 in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal. When Pedri entered the game, Barca was already behind. With a brilliant assist, the Spaniard set up Raphinha's goal to tie the score at 2-2.

2024-04-23T13:04:46Z

DRI Cracks Down On Mumbai-Based International Gold Smuggling Racket Operating From Zhaveri Bazar

Based on specific intelligence on the whereabouts of gold smuggled from Africa through Mumbai International Airport, a Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) team searched a melting facility in South Mumbai’s famous Zhaveri Bazar and seized 9.31 Kg of gold in various forms including foreign-origin gold and 16.66 Kg of silver on April 22. The officers of DRI MZU also apprehended the melting facility operator and a recruiter (a key member of...

2024-04-24T05:21:06Z

Apple’s China iPhone sales dive 19% in worst quarter since 2020

Apple Inc.’s iPhone sales in China fell 19% during the March quarter, according to data from an independent research firm that marked the gadget’s worst performance there since COVID struck around 2020.The US company fell to third in the hotly contested market, roughly on par with fast-rising rival Huawei Technologies Co., according to Counterpoint Research estimates. The market as a whole expanded about 1.5% as local brands including Honor...

2024-04-23T09:47:08Z

Why Korean YouTuber’s plan to build a mosque in Incheon is facing opposition from locals

Daud Kim, a Muslim Korean YouTuber, has been facing wrath from neighbourhoods in South Korea’s Incheon. The former K-pop artist aims to build a mosque for Muslims in the city. But local communities are not on board. Taking to Instagram, Daud-Kim disclosed his plans to his 3.5 million followers. He hoped to build a mosque on a 284.4 square meters plot he purchased in Yeongjong-do Island in Incheon for a whopping 189.2 million won ($136,600),...

2024-04-24T08:57:47Z

Impact of Maldives President's pro-China party's victory on India

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu's People's National Congress (PNC) won a decisive majority in the country's parliamentary elections, securing 71 out of 93 seats.

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Indian American loses Congressional primary race in Pennsylvania

Bhavini Patel lost the Democratic primary to Summer Lee in Pennsylvania. Joe Biden and Donald Trump won. Nikki Haley got 20% Republican votes. Patel's story reflects resilience and determination amidst contrasting viewpoints.

2024-04-24T04:56:10Z

'My Lowest Turnout Is Higher Than Your Highest': Jaishankar's Response To 'Noises From Western Press'

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday criticised the Western media over unfair criticism of India, saying that they act as “political players” in the country’s elections.“I get a lot of noises from the Western press. If they criticise our democracy, it’s not because they lack information, it is because they think they are also political players in our election,” the minister said, while delivering an address on “Foreign Policy the...

2024-04-23T18:15:03Z

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.

2024-04-23T09:46:21Z

Baltimore Bridge News | Baltimore Says Owner of Ship That Hit Key Bridge Was Negligent | N18V

The City of Baltimore has said that the owner and manager of the cargo ship that brought down the Francis Scott Key Bridge last month are directly responsible for the accident and should not be allowed to avoid legal liability, according to court documents filed#baltimorebridgecollapse #FBI #baltimorebridgecollapse #news18

2024-04-23T15:54:05Z

BJP names Tashi Gyalson as Ladakh candidate, drops sitting MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) announced Tashi Gyalson as its candidate from the Ladakh Lok Sabha seat on Tuesday, April 23, replacing sitting MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal. Gyalson, the chairman-cum-chief executive councillor of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council in Leh, will contest in the upcoming elections scheduled for May 20.Reacting defiantly, Namgyal asserted that he will soon announce his next course of action. He expressed...

2024-04-23T15:23:42Z

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.

2024-04-23T11:06:59Z

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.

2024-04-23T09:49:43Z

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.

2024-04-23T06:38:30Z

A tale of two centuries: Marcus Stoinis’ power-hitting cancels out Ruturaj Gaikwad’s sublime show

Marcus Stoinis' unbeaten 124 off 63 balls helps LSG pull off a stunning six-wicket win over CSK.

2024-04-23T20:36:41Z

Elon Musk vs Australia: Why geoblocking, censorship, and more are at stake

Elon Musk is entangled in more than a war of words with the government of Australia. Tensions have escalated, leading to a war of words and proposed legal actions. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called Musk an arrogant billionaire, a government secretary said that the Tesla CEO should be in jail. We explain what the conflict is all about How it all startedOn April 15, a bishop was stabbed during a church service in Sydney. The...

2024-04-24T08:36:09Z

Patanjali's Apology Gets Bigger Than Yesterday After Supreme Court's 'Same Size As Ads?' Remark

Patanjali has issued a fresh apology in today's newspaper which is bigger compared to the one issued earlier. The apology comes after the top court had asked Ramdev whether the "apology the same size as ads?" Today's apology covered one-fourth of the page.

2024-04-24T04:10:57Z

Alarming changes: 'Antarctica is behaving in a way we've never seen before'

Antarctica's iconic landscape is undergoing alarming changes, with sea ice levels reaching record lows, raising concerns about the future of this crucial ecosystem. Researchers are witnessing unprecedented shifts in the Antarctic's sea ice patterns, with potential long-lasting impacts on global climate systems.In recent years, the Antarctic sea ice...

2024-04-23T11:23:57Z

Rs 1,500,000,000 Fraud At A North East Branch, Mahindra And Mahindra Financial Services Shares Plunge 8 pc

Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services announced the postponement of its scheduled board meeting, originally slated for April 23.

2024-04-23T05:52:06Z

Petrol, Diesel Fresh Prices Announced: Check Rates In Your City On April 24

Petrol and Diesel Prices On April 24, 2024: The price of crude oil continues to fluctuate in the international market. However, its effect is not visible in India. The prices of petrol and diesel remain stable in the domestic market. The last major revision of petrol and diesel prices in the country was done on March 14 and there has been no revision since then.New petrol and diesel rates are released every day at 6 am in the country. Oil...

2024-04-24T03:05:14Z

Google Continues With The Firing, 20 More Employees Sacked For In-Office Protests

Google has been on a firing spree but it is not just linked to their performance or changing business plans. The company was forced to sack over 28 employees who conducted in-office protests over one of its deals with a government recently which didn’t go down well with Sundar Pichai and Co. And now, reports say that Google has fired another 20 employees over the same matter. The fresh details about the protest have been shared by one of the...

2024-04-24T05:57:51Z

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.

2024-04-23T03:29:41Z

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.

2024-04-23T08:38:05Z

One Piece Chapter 1113 spoilers: Zoro is missed; Dr Vegapunk's world-sinking message plays out

While fans were expecting a Zoro vs Nusjuro battle to play out in One Piece Chapter 1113, new spoilers have painted a different picture.

2024-04-24T04:37:33Z

Tesla to terminate 6000 employees from Texas, California, says layoffs will save $1bn annually

Tesla has announced plans to lay off 6,020 employees in Texas and California as part of its strategy to address declining demand and shrinking profit margins.Last week, Tesla disclosed that they will be letting more than 10 per cent of its global workforce go, citing pressure from declining sales and increased competition among electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers. However, the exact number of affected employees was not disclosed initially.Chief...

2024-04-24T07:32:28Z

Pennsylvania win a setback for Trump as Nikki emerges as real winner, Biden too faces dissent

Pennsylvania primary has voiced what's on America's mind by dissenting against Biden and many opting against Trump to vote for Nikki Haley.

2024-04-24T05:07:34Z

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.

2024-04-23T09:05:57Z

Russian deputy defence minister detained for allegedly receiving bribes

Russia’s deputy defence minister Timur Ivanov has been detained on suspicion of taking bribe in one of the highest-profile corruption cases since Moscow launched its war in Ukraine, the country’s top investigative police agency has said."Russian Deputy Defense Minister Timur Vladimirovich Ivanov was detained on suspicion of committing a crime under part 6, article 290 of the Russian Criminal Code (bribe-taking)," the press service of the Russian...

2024-04-24T05:47:12Z

Shivaji Ashtak director reacts after Chinmay Mandlekar is trolled for naming his son ‘Jehangir’

Shivaji Ashtak director Digpal Lanjekar has also reacted after Chinmay Mandlekar announced his departure from Shivaji Ashtak.

2024-04-23T12:07:13Z

KIIT Placement 2023: Student Bags Rs. 63 Lakh Job Offer, Significant Increase in Average Salary

The best-ever placement performance this year has added to the joy among parents and students of the institute.

2024-04-24T06:58:46Z

Gainers and Losers: 10 stocks that moved the most on April 23

On April 23, the Sensex closed 89.83 points, or 0.12 percent, higher at 73,738.45, and the Nifty was up 31.60 points, or 0.14 percent, at 22,368.00. About 2,267 shares advanced, 1,395 declined and 121 were unchanged. PSP Projects | CMP Rs 699 | Shares of PSP Projects gained more than a percent after the company launched a qualified institutions placement (QIP) offer to raise Rs 244 crore. The company has fixed a floor price of Rs 682.59 a share, though it may offer a discount of up to 5 percent to investors. The indicative issue price for the QIP is Rs 670. Tejas Networks | CMP Rs 1,088.25 | The Tejas Network stock jumped 20 percent and got locked in the upper circuit after the company reported strong Q4 earnings. The company's consolidated net profit came in at Rs 146.78 against a loss of Rs 11.47 crore a year ago. Vodafone Idea | CMP Rs 14.40 | Shares of Vodafone Idea rallied over 11 percent after the company's follow-on public offer (FPO) concluded with 6.36 times subscription. Investors sent in bids for 8,011.8 crore equity shares while the country's third-largest telecom operator had offered 1,260 crore shares in the Rs 18,000-crore FPO. Hatsun Agro | CMP Rs 1,108 | The Hatsun Agro stock advanced over 8 percent after the Chennai-based company's net profit doubled on year to Rs 52 crore in the January-March quarter. The strong bottomline was fuelled by healthy sales, retail expansion, increased procurement of milk and a solid margin expansion. KP Energy | CMP Rs 409.85 | Shares of KP Energy rose 5 percent to hit the upper circuit after the company received a wind power project. The company will develop a 9MW wind power project, a part of the wind-solar hybrid power project in Gujarat. Mahindra and Mahindra Finance | CMP Rs 263.45 | The M&M Finance stock fell over 5 percent after the company put off a board meeting planned for April 23 to discuss fourth-quarter results. The decision came after a fraud was unearthed at one of the company's branches in the Northeast region. It involved forging of KYC documents for retail vehicle loans, resulting in misappropriation of the company's funds. Bajaj Finance | CMP Rs 7,241 | Shares of Bajaj Finance declined after global brokerage firm UBS shared a "sell" call on the company, saying the listing of its housing finance arm would not add any considerable value. UBS analysts shared a target price of Rs 6,800, implying a 6 percent downside from current level. Indus Towers | CMP Rs 360.60 | The Indus Towers stock gained 3 percent after brokerage firm CLSA upgraded the counter to 'buy' and raised the target price to Rs 450 from Rs 335. The brokerage said Indus Towers could be a key beneficiary of Vodafone Idea’s fundraising effort and planned addition of around 48,000 sites for 4G and 5G technology. Inox Wind | CMP Rs 599.50 | Shares of Inox Wind jumped over a percent after the green energy firm said its board would take up a proposal to issue bonus shares. The company's board will meet on April 25 to consider and approve a proposal for issuing bonus equity shares, the company said. IEX | CMP Rs 152.90 | The Indian Energy Exchange stock surged more than 2 percent with strong volumes. Two crore shares changed hands compared to the monthly average of 97 lakh. The stock has gained 14 percent in the past month.

2024-04-23T10:54:28Z

Fact Check: This boy DID NOT die after consuming dry ice! Here's what happened

The child in the video is alive. The incident took place on April 14 in Karnataka's Davangere.

2024-04-23T17:31:45Z

2024-04-24T02:37:32Z

Elon Musk is firing thousands of more Tesla employees, notices reveal over 6,000 job cuts

Tesla, led by CEO Elon Musk, is planning for extensive job cuts, affecting over 6,000 employees. According to official notices filed under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act, 3,332 jobs will be eliminated in California, while 2,688 positions will be impacted in Texas.

2024-04-24T08:15:28Z

No Plans To Buy Vodafone UK's Share In Indus Towers, Airtel Clarifies

Bharti Airtel has clarified that it is not engaged in discussions to acquire UK-based Vodafone Group's 21.05 per cent stake in Indus Towers, a prominent Indian telecom operator, following a newspaper report suggesting that Airtel was considering the purchase, as reported by Reuters. According to a report by The Economic Times, if a deal were to happen, Vodafone Group might allocate some of the proceeds to Vodafone Idea, its financially...

2024-04-24T08:17:45Z

'I didn’t open my mouth because I knew I would not be believed'

Writer-commentator Boria Majumdar talks about his latest book which is about the prolonged abuse he received on social media and dealing with it.

2024-04-24T07:56:25Z

MP Board Class 10, 12 Result 2024: MPBSE to release Inter, Matric results on April 24 at 4 pm. Here is how to check

MP Board Class 10, 12 Result 2024: The Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE) on Tuesday said the board will announce the results of Inter and Matric board examinations on Wednesday, i.e. April 24 at 4 pm. Students can check their results at mpresults.nic.in, mpbse.nic.in

2024-04-23T14:34:33Z

‘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.

2024-04-23T12:00:22Z

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.

2024-04-23T01:33:25Z

'Losing all credibility': Judge to Donald Trump's lawyer in hush money trial

During Trump's hush money trial, judge Merchan criticized Todd Blanche for lacking evidence. Prosecutor Conroy seeks a $10,000 fine for Trump violating the gag order, potentially impacting his candidacy for the Nov. 5 election against Joe Biden.

2024-04-23T16:24:26Z

'Will Write A Letter To You': PM Modi Promises Girl Who Carried His Photo During Chhattisgarh Rally — Watch

PM Modi In Chhattisgarh: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was in Chhattisgarh for a campaign rally in Dhamtari district, lashed out at the Congress and alleged that the grand old party encouraged violence to hide its corruption, and promised that he would "root out" Naxalism from Chhattisgarh. While addressing the rally, PM Modi paused his speech after a girl holding his photo caught his attention. A clip of the rally surfaced on the Internet...

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Manchester United Approach Thomas Tuchel To Replace Erik Ten Hag For Managerial Role - Report

It has been reported that Manchester United 'had approached' Thomas Tuchel, the manager of Bayern Munich, in order to discuss possible successors for Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford. Speculation over Dutchman Ten Hag's future is rampant as he struggles to continue playing for the Red Devils in what has been a turbulent season.

2024-04-23T10:34:18Z