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Rohith Vemula closure report: UoH student groups call for protest rally

At the University of Hyderabad (UoH), also known as Hyderabad Central University (HCU), several student organisations have called for a protest gathering today, May 3, at 6.30 pm. The rally will be happening from Velivada (North Shopcom) to the Main Gate. The rally is being called for "Condemning Telangana police's Closure Report on case filed foll...

Big Hit Music is set to host a worldwide audition to form a new boy group

The '2024 Big Hit Music Global Audition' marks a significant opportunity for aspiring male talents born after 2006 to showcase their skills and charisma. Breaking barriers between online and offline realms, the audition promises inclusivity and diversity. Hopefuls can submit entries online or participate in offline auditions held across 17 international locations. These events offer a unique twist, with on-site registrations ensuring no talent...

Apple Watch alerts Delhi woman to critical heart condition as heart rate surges above 250 beats per minute

The Apple Watch's life-saving potential was demonstrated when it alerted a Delhi woman to a dangerously high heart rate, potentially saving her life.

'Violent stir not protected': US president Joe Biden breaks silence on college protests over Gaza conflict

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Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Union Minister Smriti Irani's Exclusive Conversation With News18 | News18

#Raebareli: Smriti Irani says anyone with a sense of brain can never miss #RahulGandhi. This is not the first time he has run away from #Amethi. If he were a genuine politician, he should have told the people of Wayanad that he intended to fight for two seats#loksabhaelection2024 #BJP #smritiirani #congress #rahulgandhi #news18 n18oc_politics

Explained: Unique chess format in which Viswanathan Anand will face Magnus Carlsen, Nakamura in Morocco’s Casablanca

Five-time world champion Anand will face off against Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura and Amin Bassem, Africa s strongest Grandmaster, at a chess event in Morocco's Casablanca later this month

Kotak Mahindra Bank plunges over 4% as MD KVS Manian resigns; Find out what’s the brokerage view on the stock

On Thursday, Kotak Mahindra Bank's share price experienced a notable decline of over 4% following the resignation of its joint managing director, KVS Manian. The bank's shares dropped by as much as 4.38% to Rs 1,552.55 each on the BSE.

Karnal Congress candidate Budhiraja surrenders, gets bail in 2018 property defacement case

Budhiraja, 31, who is the president of the Haryana Youth Congress and is contesting against former Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar of the BJP in the May 25 election, had surrendered before the court minutes before he was let off on bail.

Germany Floods: Videos From Bisinger And Albstädter Spark Concerns, Evacuations Ordered

Two German cities- Bisinger And Albstädter- were met with heavy flooding and a thunderstorm on Wednesday. Videos on social media showed people struggling in knee-high water levels and emergency services evacuating residents. According to initial repost, several vehicles were totaled in the two areas. The fire brigade, THW and Red Cross announced that they are conducting a large-scale operation and are rescuing locals in the area.

Instagram Will Now Target Accounts That Repost Content From Others: All Details

Instagram has been grappling with the issue of excessive reposted content by aggregator accounts in feeds. To address these concerns, Instagram will soon implement a new algorithm that focuses on promoting original content from creators with smaller followings and reducing the visibility of reposts. The slew of changes will remove reposted content from recommendations.According to the Meta-owned platform, historically, because of the way it has...

Uruguayan attacking midfielder Martin Chaves joins Gokulam Kerala FC

Martin Chaves, the Uruguayan attacking midfielder, has been signed by the I-League side Gokulam Kerala FC in preparation for the upcoming season. Chaves has played for several Indian clubs, including North East United FC, Churchill Brothers, and Rajasthan United, making over 50 appearances in total.

WWE Backlash France Streaming details: When and where to watch Premier Live Event

WWE is all set to have their first-ever premium live event in France in the form of Backlash. Cody Rhodes will be in action as he defends the WWE title against AJ Styles.

RBI ban on Bajaj Finance products: Important UPDATE from central bank

RBI ban on Bajaj Finance products: RBI has lifted the curbs on the temporary suspension on the Bajaj Finance for the issuance of existing Member identification cards (EMI cards) to new customers with immediate effect.

Days after UP child welfare body ‘rescued’ 95 kids en route to madrasas, parents say they gave consent

Children don't want to go to madrasas, claims UP SCPCR. Parents say they can't afford to send them to better schools, Child Welfare Commission not allowing them to see their kids.

AstraZeneca admits rare side effect of Covishield | Should Indians worry? Top experts respond

Vaccine manufacturer AstraZeneca, the producer of Covishield, is under scrutiny after acknowledging in court a rare side effect of blood clotting and low platelet count linked to its COVID-19 vaccine.

13-year-old Secunderabad girl Vijaya Deepika Gangapatnam defies 45 fractures, fate to script dream TT tale

Vijaya Deepika Gangapatnam, battling Brittle Bone Disease, achieves success in table tennis despite numerous fractures. With dreams of Paralympics, she navigates challenges with family support and determination, showcasing resilience and talent in the sport. She was the youngest to win a medal at the UTT Para Table Tennis National Championship in Indore this March. In fact, the Secunderabad girl clinched silver in singles and bronze in doubles.

Elon Musk gets schooled on free speech by user whose account was blocked, X honcho says 'must respect laws of country…

Elon Musk on Thursday said that he must respect local laws of the country or risk his X platform being blocked, after an Indian user slammed the billionaire for blocking her account.

India ranks below Pakistan at 159 among 180 countries in World Press Freedom Index: 'Unofficial state of emergency'

World Press Freedom Index: In its analysis, the Reporters Without Borders claimed that “press freedom is in crisis in ‘the world’s largest democracy’” – that is India, which has been ruled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi since 2014.

Salman Khan house firing case: Post-mortem of deceased accused Anuj Thapan concluded by JJ Hospital

In the ongoing Bollywood actor Salman Khan house firing case, the post-mortem of deceased accused Anuj Thapan was concluded at JJ Hospital in South Mumbai. The procedure, conducted in the presence of forensic experts and videographed, saw delays due to legal formalities. Anuj's brother alleged foul play, claiming he was murdered.

OpenAI Could Announce Its Google Search AI Rival In May: All Details

OpenAI could enter the search arena to take on Google and Microsoft Bing this month. The company is reportedly planning for an event on May 9 where rumours hint at the big announcement from the ChatGPT-maker. OpenAI has a strong partnership with Microsoft which could help the company with the platform to build its own search tool. We have seen a previous report from The Information that hinted at the direction in which OpenAI wanted to evolve...

Worcestershire Cricketer Josh Baker Shockingly Dies Aged Just 20

The left-arm spinner made his first-class debut for the club in 2021 and only played two County Championship matches this season, last playing against Durham at Kidderminster in April.

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Removal of 223 ‘illegally appointed’ staff of Delhi women’s body adds fuel to AAP-vs-L-G conflict

New Delhi: The Delhi government’s Women and Child Development (WCD) department has discontinued the services of 223 contractual staff in the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) with immediate effect, citing “irregular” and “illegal” appointments after Delhi Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena approved their removal. The move will likely widen the rift between the L-G’s office and the Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP government in the capital.

Promoter stands by Ryan Garcia after a report he tested positive for a banned substance

Golden Boy Promotions said in a statement Thursday that it stands by Ryan Garcia after a report that he had tested positive for a banned substance before his dominant victory over Devin Haney last month in New York.“Ryan has put out multiple statements denying knowingly using any banned substances — and we believe him,” the statement read. “We are working with his team to determine how this finding came to be and will address this further once...

Coal India Q4 net profit rises 26% — PSU declares dividend of ₹5 per share

State-owned Coal India Ltd (CIL) on Thursday (May 2) reported a 25.8% year-on-year (YoY) increase in net profit at ₹8,640.5 crore for the fourth quarter that ended March 31, 2024.In the corresponding quarter, Coal India posted a net profit of ₹6,869.5 crore, the company said in a regulatory filing. The company's revenue from operations dipped 1.9% to ₹37,410.4 crore against ₹38,152.3 crore in the corresponding period of the preceding fiscal.At...

'Ghar Ki Bitiya': Akhilesh & Dimple's Daughter Aditi Draws Curious Crowds while Campaigning for Mother in Mainpuri

Not only for former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav’s wife Dimple Yadav, who is the incumbent MP and Samajwadi Party (SP) candidate from the Mainpuri Lok Sabha seat, but the third round of the ongoing general elections to be held on May 7 would also be a “testing phase” for the couple’s daughter Aditi. The 21-year-old pursuing a degree in politics and international relations from University College London (UCL), England, is in India...

WhatsApp banned about 8 million Indian accounts in March 2024

WhatsApp on Wednesday said that between March 1 and 31, 2024, it banned over 7.9 million Indian accounts. Notably, about 1.4 million of these accounts were proactively banned before receiving any user reports, the company said in its monthly report published under the IT rules, 2021.The platform identifies Indian users through their +91 phone numbers. In March 2024, WhatsApp said it received a total of 12,782 grievances. Notably, 11 reports from...

Global smartphone shipments grow by 6% in Q1 2024, Samsung retakes the top spot

The year 2024 has begun with some good news for smartphone makers as global smartphone shipments have reported a 6% growth in Q1 2024. The growth is being attributed to strong performance in Europe, the Middle East and Africa and other regions. According to a report by Counterpoint Research, 296.9 million smartphones were shipped in Q1 2024, up from 280.2 million devices shipped in Q1 2023.

Fry-Day Fever! Over Rs 2 lakh CRORE lost as Sensex, Nifty plunge - What next?

Stock market crash: Benchmark equity indices ended the week's last trading session in red. Investors became poorer by around 2.49 lakh crore as the market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies plunged by a massive Rs 2,49,619.2 crore on Friday.

Google, Peloton, Assurance sack over 700 staff, mark a tough start to May

In the first three days of May, over 700 employees have been laid off by tech companies.

Festivals in May 2024: Check Complete List of Hindu Vrats and Other Important Days

May 2024 promises a vibrant calendar filled with Hindu festivals and observances. From the revered Ekadashis to the birth anniversary of Goddess Sita, devotees will find ample opportunities to celebrate their faith and engage in spiritual traditions. This article will guide you through the significant Hindu festivals and Upwas (fasts) to be observed in May 2024. Festivals May 2024: Here's Full List FestivalDateKalashtami Masik Krishna...

Indian-Americans pledge $100 million for Amritsar's development

A group of prominent Indian-Americans have announced a project for the development of Amritsar. The group has made a commitment of $100 million to fund startups. The initiative is the brainchild of former Indian envoy to the US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu. He is now a BJP candidate from Amritsar for the 2024 Lok Sabha election.

CBSE reveals date for class 10, 12 results

CBSE to release class 10 and 12 results after May 20, conducted exams between Feb-April. Secretary hinted May result reveal, debunked viral circular. 39L students appeared from 26 countries, eagerly awaiting results.

20 dead as bus plunges into ravine in Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan

A passenger bus skidded off a mountainous terrain in northwest Pakistan, killing at least 20 people and injuring 15 others. Emergency response efforts were underway.

Petrol, Diesel Fresh Prices Announced: Check Rates In Your City On May 3

Petrol and Diesel Prices On May 3, 2024:Oil marketing companies have released petrol and diesel prices for May 3, 2024. The price of petrol and diesel is released daily. In such a situation, the driver should get petrol refilled after checking the latest rates. Let us tell you that fuel prices are different in all the cities.Before the Lok Sabha elections 2024, petrol and diesel prices were reduced by Rs 2 on March 14, 2024.New petrol and diesel...

TXT's Yeonjun generously donates ₩50.0 million to first responders

TXT's Yeonjun's philanthropic gesture of ₩50.0 million to Hallym Burn Foundation aids 'Firefighter Trauma 119 Program,' supporting mental health and medical costs for valiant frontline firefighters.

Video: Heavy rains in Brazil kill 13 people, 21 missing

It is anticipated the death toll will increase.

PCB chief medical officer resigns after committee issues detailed report on Ihsanullah's injury

The committee released its report on Thursday, which stated that there were delays in the diagnosis of Ihsanullah's injury and inappropriate prescription of treatment, as well as non-compliance by the fast bowler with the prescribed rehabilitation plan. Saleem's resignation was announced in the statement, which read, "Meanwhile, Dr Sohail Saleem, Director of Medical and Sports Sciences, has tendered his resignation, which has been accepted by...

World Street | Apple announces record $100 bn buyback; Coinbase turns black in Q1; Yen carry trades trouble; and more

Apple's quarterly earnings beat estimates and the tech giant announced a record $110 billion buyback. Sony Pictures and Apollo Global Management express interest in acquiring Paramount Global for $26 billion, amid other bids. Coinbase reports impressive earnings. Japan's intervention threatens yen-based carry trades. All this and more on this edition of World Street. iWin MomentApple Inc's quarterly results and forecast beat modest expectations...

Bitcoin News: Jack Dorsey's Block to reinvest 10% of month profit in world's largest cryptocurrency

Bitcoin News: As the Jack Dorsey-led company bets heavily on the cryptocurrency. The company's shares rose 7.9% after the bell, according to Reuters report.

Delhi Schools Bomb Threat: Police Write To Interpol (India) Seeking Details Of Purported Bomb Hoax Mail

Delhi Police on Thursday reportedly wrote to Interpol (India) seeking details of purported bomb hoax mail sent yesterday to over 120 schools,

Apple announces $110 billion stock buyback, biggest in history

Apple's quarterly results beat expectations with a record share buyback program. The program has sent the iPhone maker's stock up 6 per cent in extended trade.

Sony and Apollo offer $26 billion for Paramount: report

Sony and Apollo have teamed up to offer $26 billion for Paramount studios, WSJ reported on Thursday.

Police push into UCLA campus, tear down barricades and detain dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters

Law enforcement officers have reportedly pushed into the University of California, Los Angeles encampment site to control the anti-Israel demonstrations

PM Narendra Modi's photo disappears from COVID-19 vaccine certificate - Here's why

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's photograph has been removed from the COVID-19 vaccine certificates issued by the Union Health Ministry. According to reports, the new certificates have been issued with the tagline - 'Together, India will defeat COVID-19'. However, these certificates do not have the photograph of PM Modi on them, even though the quote is attributed to PM Narendra Modi.

West Bengal police add Instagram as co-accused in POCSO case

The West Bengal police have implicated Meta-owned Instagram as a co-accused in a case related to the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The move comes amidst mounting concerns over the proliferation of indecent content involving children and Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) on the social media platform.According to reports, the cyber police station of Dakshin Dinajpur district filed a First Information Report (FIR) on...

'Always keep...': Rinku Singh spotted talking to Rohit Sharma ahead of MI vs KKR match

Despite his reputation as a young batting sensation known for powerful hitting and dramatic match finishes, Rinku Singh did not make India's 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup in the West Indies and USA. Instead, Rinku was named a reserve player. His exclusion, despite scoring 356 runs in T20Is for India with an average of 89 and a strike rate of 176.24, sparked major debate following the Indian team's announcement two days ago and stirred...

Heavy rain lashes Bengaluru bringing respite after over 150 scorching days; residents share videos

Bengaluru has been parched for over five months. Residents, from different parts of the city, shared videos of the downpour.

China builds road through Shaksgam Valley, India registers protest

New Delhi has, in past, too, objected to Chinese construction activities in Shaksgam Valley. Work in this strategic region gathered pace after the 2017 Doklam stand-off.

Tamil Music Composer Praveen Kumar Dies Aged 28

Well-known Tamil music composer Praveen Kumar succumbed to an illness on Thursday morning at the age of 28. He was admitted to a private hospital on Wednesday afternoon (May 1). He passed away yesterday at 6:30 am. The demise of Praveen Kumar has sent shockwaves through the Tamil cinema fraternity. Several esteemed personalities have extended their condolences and paid homage to the musician. His funeral is scheduled to be held at his residence...