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Texans receiver Tank Dell was among 10 people wounded in shootout at Florida party, sheriff says

SANFORD, Fla.: None of the 10 people who were wounded in a shootout at a Florida restaurant over the weekend, including Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell, suffered life-threatening injuries, authorities said Monday.The shootout happened early Sunday during a party at the Cabana Live restaurant in Sanford, north of Orlando. More than 200 people were at the restaurant when a 16-year-old opened fire after an altercation, followed by an...

2024-04-29T20:13:25Z

Colombia: Nine soldiers killed in military helicopter crash

Nine members of Colombia’s military lost their lives when their helicopter crashed in a rural area of northern Colombia.

2024-04-30T02:50:52Z

Who is Hind Rajeb? Columbia Uni's Hamilton Hall renamed to honour the martyr

Hind Rajab, who called the paramedics to save her, was found dead alongside her family member and two paramedics who tried to save her.

2024-04-30T08:03:59Z

Nifty hits fresh record high, nears 22,800 as auto stocks outperform

The domestic frontline index Nifty 50 hit a fresh record high at 22,779.75 in the afternoon session on April 30. The gains were driven by the auto sector, as M&M, Maruti Suzuki and Tata Motors were among the top gainers on the index. Nifty 50 hit its previous high on April 10 at 22,775 levels, and has taken 12 sessions to hit a fresh record high. The frontline index has recorded gains of more than 19 percent over the past six months. Follow our...

2024-04-30T08:39:55Z

'Asked about govt schools, water supply': Sunita Kejriwal, Atishi meet Delhi CM in jail

Sunita and Atishi met Kejriwal in jail to discuss education, water, and women's aid. Aam Aadmi Party faced challenges with jail authority and EC's ban on their campaign song.

2024-04-29T09:24:49Z

iPad (10th Gen) price drops ahead of Apple’s ‘Let Loose’ May 7 event

The 10th Gen iPad will also be available for less than Rs 30,000 on Flipkart during Big Saving Days.

2024-04-30T06:40:43Z

What is TTS? The rare blood clot triggered by AstraZeneca's Covid vaccine

In court documents filed with the UK High Court, AstraZeneca acknowledged that TTS, a rare side effect, is linked to the Covid-19 vaccine in a lawsuit.

2024-04-30T08:31:06Z

EU to investigate Meta again over its election-time policies, how they help spread fake news

The European Union (EU) is gearing up to launch a fresh investigation into Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, over how it handles election-related content.A report in The Guardian says that while details of the investigation may be announced later this week, European officials have already expressed concerns about deceptive advertising and political content on Meta’s platform and how they spread fake news and...

2024-04-30T08:27:49Z

North Korean Hwasong-11 missile used in Ukraine, in breach of sanctions: UN

The debris from a missile that landed in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv on Jan. 2 was from a North Korean Hwasong-11 series ballistic missile, United Nations sanctions monitors told a Security Council committee in a report on Monday.

2024-04-30T02:58:36Z

Delhi Court dismisses plea to disqualify PM Modi from contesting elections

The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed a plea seeking to disqualify Prime Minister Narendra Modi from contesting elections for violating the Model Code of Conduct during an election rally in Uttar Pradesh.

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Uber Cup 2024: Anmol Kharb leaves court in tears as China batter India 5-0 ahead of quarterfinals

The Indian women's badminton team faced a 0-5 defeat against China in the Uber Cup. Despite P V Sindhu's absence, the team struggled, with Chen Yu Fei and Han Yue securing wins. Anmol Kharb's injury further compounded India's challenges. With losses in subsequent matches, India finishes second in the group behind China, despite earlier qualifying for the quarterfinals.

2024-04-30T06:09:36Z

Ronaldo sells stake in boyhood club Cruzeiro, expected to sell 51% in Spanish club next

Brazilian football legend Ronaldo has agreed to sell his majority stake in Cruzeiro, the club where he began his senior career. Ronaldo, who acquired a 90% stake in 2021, will sell to BPW Sports. Under his tenure, he cleared the club's debt and led their return to the top flight. Despite criticism, his administration restored the club's credibility.

2024-04-30T03:54:14Z

T20 World Cup 2024 Squad Updates: Jake Fraser-McGurk Steve Smith to Miss Out, Warner to Open with Head for Australia - Report

Uncapped Australia batter Jake Fraser-McGurk has brought Delhi Capitals back to life in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 with his ferocious stroke play. The 22-year-old batter has scored three half-centuries in 5 games, two of them being the fastest for DC in the tournament history. With 247 runs at a strike rate of 237.50, the youngster has knocked at the Australian selectors’ door just before they pick the squad for the T20 World...

2024-04-29T14:43:09Z

Indonesia's Ruang volcano erupts again

The country's Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG) raised the alert status to the highest level following the early morning eruption, urging residents not to go near the volcano, according to its website.

2024-04-30T06:12:40Z

Arvinder Lovely says he quit Congress post but 'was shown' as if he left party

Arvinder Singh Lovely also expressed his displeasure after his resignation letter was leaked in the media and, to his surprise, it was accepted by the Congress high command within hours.

2024-04-29T12:00:25Z

China: Scientist behind first Chinese COVID-19 vaccine expelled from Parliament for corruption

A former top official at the biggest vaccine manufacturer in China, who oversaw the creation of the nation's first inactivated Covid-19 injection, has been removed from the national assembly.Using a widely used euphemism for corruption, the National People's Congress (NPC) said in an official statement on Friday that Yang Xiaoming had been dismissed from his position as a delegate of the legislature for alleged "serious violations of discipline...

2024-04-29T11:32:52Z

UnitedHealth hackers took advantage of Citrix vulnerabilty to break in, CEO says

Hackers broke into UnitedHealth's tech unit on February 12 by exploiting a security vulnerability in software from private IT company Citrix that allows employees remote access to their desktop computers, the largest US health insurer will testify before a House panel this week.UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty's testimony before the House Energy and Commerce Committee, slated for Wednesday, will follow weeks of disruption to American healthcare...

2024-04-30T08:29:32Z

Nishan Singh, Former Haryana JJP Chief, Moves To Congress Post Alliance Split With BJP

The former Tohana MLA had announced quitting the JJP on April 8 and sent his resignation letter to the party’s national president Ajay Chautala the next day, after the party ended its alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Haryana.

2024-04-29T11:21:55Z

Tata Dividend Stock: 320% cash reward declared; record date fixed

Tata Dividend Stock: A Tata Group company has announced a dividend payout of 320 per cent on the face value of Re 1. The company's share price is currently trading around Rs 4,300 apiece. Check company's name and dividend amount.

2024-04-29T10:28:44Z

Assam Rifles seize arms, ammunition in Nagaland near Indo-Myanmar border

Huge cache of arms, along with radio sets, seized; suspect in Nagaland Police custody now.

2024-04-30T08:29:37Z

US: Deadly tornadoes rip through Oklahoma leaving four dead; threat looms over other states

The US state of Oklahoma came under the grip of severe thunderstorms and high winds over the weekend, as a series of tornadoes ripped through the Great Plains, leaving at least four people dead, including an infant, CNN reported, citing authorities.

2024-04-29T14:47:36Z

Logitech posts first positive quarter in over two years

Logitech International increased its sales during its fourth quarter, the computer peripherals maker said on Tuesday, snapping two-and-a-half years of sales downturns after a pandemic-driven boom.The maker of computer mice and keyboards said its sales increased by 5% in US dollars and constant currency to $1.01 billion during the three months to March.It was the first positive quarter reported by Logitech since October 2021. The Swiss-American...

2024-04-30T07:59:26Z

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on April 30

The day of April 30 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore Delhi's culture. Check it out here!

2024-04-30T01:02:52Z

UK Board Results 2024: Check who topped Uttarakhand class 12th exam here

The Uttarakhand Board of School Education declared the Class 12 exam results. Check who topped the class 12 examination here.

2024-04-30T07:01:51Z

NATO's broken promises leave Ukraine vulnerable to Russian aggression

NATO countries haven’t delivered what they promised to Ukraine in time, the alliance’s chief said Monday, allowing Russia to press its advantage while Kyiv’s depleted forces wait for military supplies to arrive from the U.S. and Europe."Serious delays in support have meant serious consequences on the battlefield” for Ukraine, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg told a news conference in Kyiv with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.Outgunned,...

2024-04-30T06:51:02Z

US Billionaire's Missing 16-Year-Old Child Found With Man Who Is Now Facing Kidnapping Charges

The teenage child of US billionaire and Slack’s co-founder was found in San Francisco on Saturday night in the company of an adult man, Christopher “Kio” Dizefalo, who is now facing kidnapping charges.Mint Butterfield, the 16-year-old child of businessman Stewart Butterfield vanished from their Bolinas residence the previous week. Dizefalo, described as an “adult friend,” was apprehended and held on $50,000 bail for suspicion of child abduction,...

2024-04-29T11:52:32Z

Ultratech Cement Dividend in Q4 2024 Results: 700% cash reward - Check record date

Ultratech Cement Dividend in Q4 2024 Results: A dividend is a type of reward that a corporation delivers to its shareholders. When a company makes a profit, it may opt to share part of it with its shareholders. This distribution of profits is known as a dividend. It is frequently handed out on a regular basis, such as quarterly or annually. Dividends are paid out dependent on how many shares a shareholder owns in the firm.

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Columbia University Suspends Students Defying Orders Against Encampment? VP's Message Confuses Protesters

Did Columbia University suspend any student protester for defying the varsity's deadline to vacate the encampment? The message by the Vice President for Communications and a spokesperson for the Ivy League school left many students confused. Ben Chang came up with a final warning of suspension after some pro-Palestine demonstrators refused to stick to the orders to vacate by 2 pm, per local time.

2024-04-30T00:44:29Z

Crorepati Stock: Rs 118 Dividend, 3 bonus - Rs 5 lakh becomes Rs 1.29 crore

Crorepati Stock: If an investor had bought the company's shares 25 years ago for Rs 5 lakh they would have earned around Rs. 1.29 crore by now. This means a profit of Rs. 1.24 crore on an investment of Rs. 5 lakh. Check company's name.

2024-04-29T11:58:54Z

Flood death warnings issued for Missouri, Louisiana, Texas amid heavy storms and fatal weather conditions

Powerful thunderstorms unleash large hail and flash floods in Texas and Louisiana. National Weather Service warns of high rainfall rates.

2024-04-29T18:59:43Z

Search operation to track down, neutralise terrorists underway in J-K’s Udhampur

Jammu, Apr 29 (PTI) A massive search operation to track down and neutralise two groups of terrorists in the dense forests of Basantgarh in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district entered the second day on Monday

2024-04-29T06:32:50Z

Hemant Soren's Wife Kalpana Files Nomination As JMM Candidate From Gandey Assembly Seat

Jailed Jharkhand ex-CM Hemant Soren’s wife Kalpana on Monday filed her nomination as the JMM candidate from Gandey assembly seat in the state.Bypoll to the seat is scheduled on May 20 along with the parliamentary elections in the state.The seat in Giridih district fell vacant following the resignation of JMM MLA Sarfaraz Ahmad.Kalpana, 48, was accompanied by Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren, brother-in-law Basant Soren and Ministers...

2024-04-29T09:34:38Z

'Donald Trump holds steady lead over Joe Biden as race for White House heats up'

In the most recent CNN survey carried out by SSRS, Trump continues to hold a steady lead over Biden as both the presidential race and Trump's legal case move forward. According to the poll, Trump maintains the backing of 49% of registered voters in head-to-head competition, staying the same from January, whereas Biden's support has slightly decreased to 43% from 45%.

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Suspended classes, health warnings, red & orange alerts - all in a scorching day in India

With maximum temperatures reaching 45 degrees Celsius on Monday, large portions of India suffered from oppressive heat and humidity, taxing electricity grids and triggering health advisories from governmental bodies. Because of the intense heat, Jharkhand authorities suspended schools up until eight. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), extremely hot weather is predicted for the south peninsula during the next five days and...

2024-04-29T18:10:44Z

Gold prices decline as rate cut hopes ease, focus shifts to upcoming Fed meeting

Spot gold experienced a 0.2% drop, reaching $2,333.29 per ounce. Similarly, U.S. gold futures showed a decrease of 0.1%, settling at $2,344.60.

2024-04-29T15:53:42Z

India terms US media report on alleged Pannun murder plot 'irresponsible’

India on Tuesday rejected the Washington Post report that a former Research and Analysis Wing officer hired a hit team to kill US-based Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on American soil. "The report in question makes unwarranted and unsubstantiated imputations on a serious matter," Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a statement. According to the report, Vikram Yadav hired a hit team to target...

2024-04-30T05:39:28Z

HSBC announces CEO Quinn's retirement

HSBC announced the retirement of Chief Executive Noel Quinn, marking a surprising departure from the bank he has extensively transformed over the past five years with significant asset sales worldwide. The bank has initiated a formal search process to identify Quinn's successor.

2024-04-30T04:42:17Z

Google Layoffs: Ex-employee's LinkedIn post describes ‘traumatic’ ordeal, ‘My hands were shaking'

Google Layoffs: Ex-Google software engineer's LinkedIn post exposes the raw emotions and sudden team termination

2024-04-29T17:59:33Z

Teacher Appointment Cancellation Stands: In Setback For WB Govt, SC Denies Stay On Calcutta HC Order

In a setback for the West Bengal government, the Supreme Court on Monday refused to stay the Calcutta High Court order cancelling the appointment of 24,000 teachers.

2024-04-29T11:52:00Z

Wipro new CEO Srinivas Pallia's salary revealed. Details here

According to the company's filing, Pallia's basic salary will be between $1,750,000 and $3,000,000 per annum.

2024-04-30T07:07:43Z

Admission Modi not coming to power: Cong's dig at Shah's 'scramble for PM's post' remarks

New Delhi, Apr 29 (PTI) Taking a dig at Union Home Minister Amit Shah's "scramble for PM's post" remarks, the Congress on Monday said it was an "admission" that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not return for a third term

2024-04-29T11:48:42Z

Incessant Rains Trigger Flash Floods, Landslides Across Jammu And Kashmir, 13-Year-Old Boy Dies

Heavy rainfall caused landslides and flash floods in Jammu and Kashmir. A total of 336 families of flood-affected area of Kupwara and Handwara shifted to safer locations.

2024-04-29T17:52:56Z

Australian PM declares violence against women a ‘national crisis’

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has declared violence against women a "national crisis" and an "epidemic," prompting him to call for an urgent national cabinet meeting. This call to action comes in response to a series of protests that erupted across Australia over the weekend, where thousands demanded stricter laws on gendered violence....

2024-04-29T09:31:46Z

Amarnath Yatra: Divisional commissioner, ADGP Jammu chairs high level meeting to discuss arrangements

The government of Jammu and Kashmir on April 12 announced a 52 day long annual Amarnath Yatra from June 29 to August 19

2024-04-30T03:26:57Z

Ram Charan's fee skyrockets for upcoming projects; reports suggests the actor charging Rs 130 for 'RC16'

Ram Charan, the acclaimed oan-India actor, is set to redefine his stature in the film industry with substantial hikes in his remuneration for upcoming projects like 'Game Changer' and 'RC 16'. This move puts him into the league of the highest-paid actors in the country, marking a significant milestone in his career.

2024-04-29T11:32:12Z

KFC Malaysia Shutdown: Why fried chicken has become ‘collateral damage’ amid global McDonalds and Starbucks boycott

KFC Malaysia closed multiple outlets amidst economic challenges linked to Israel-Palestine boycotts. Reports reveal that over 100 stores have been affected out of 600 in the country.

2024-04-30T08:35:00Z

Yami Gautam's Article 370 Tops List Of Most-watched Theatrical Films On OTT

Yami Gautam is currently soaring high with the success of her recently-released film, Article 370. After receiving great success in theatres, the film made its digital premiere on Netflix earlier this month. The film has gained satisfactory results in the OTT sphere and has impressed the audience. The film was directed by Aditya Suhas Jambhale and revolves around the landmark revocation of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir. After its...

2024-04-30T08:59:22Z