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Record! Over 4 billion shares of one company change hands in one day

After the follow-on public offer (FPO), new shares of Vodafone Idea got listed on the stock exchanges today at a premium of 9% to the issue price. The debt-laden telco saw heavy trading activity following the listing of new shares.Over 2.14 billion shares of Vodafone Idea traded on the NSE. The combined value of these transactions was ₹2,974.26 crore. Similarly, over 2.08 billion shares changed hands on the BSE and the combined value of the...

BJP Hathras MP Dies At 65 Due To Heart Attack, Tributes Pour In

Hathras: Rajveer Diler, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP from Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras, died on Wednesday at a hospital in Aligarh due to a heart attack, party leaders announced. Jagdeep Dhankhar, Vice-President of India, said in a statement, “Saddened by the demise of Shri Rajveer Diler ji. A Member of Lok Sabha, his commitment to democratic values ...

'Dawood Ibrahim is my chacha': Journalist outwits scammers who impersonated Mumbai cop

Using a Dawood Ibrahim reference, an investigative journalist outwitted scammers who impersonated a Mumbai cop.

CEO Min Hee Jin Faces ‘Serious’ Formal Accusations After ADOR Audit Report

South Korean multinational entertainment company HYBE Corporation recently shared an interim report about the audit of girl group NewJean’s management agency ADOR. After learning that ADOR was making efforts to become independent, HYBE reportedly started an examination of ADOR management on April 22, claims certain reports. After that, ADOR retaliated by accusing the former of copying NewJeans’ concept. Serious accusations have been made against...

Director David Leitch gives an ode to his stuntman past in Ryan Gostling-starrer The Fall Guy

Director and former stunt coordinator David Leitch is back with another star-studded film. Full of action, crazy stunts and a swoon worthy romance with Barbenheimer duo, Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt. Uirector David Leitch, is all set to release their blockbuster big screen watch, The Fall Guy in theatres on 3rd May. The film begins with Jody Moreno...

Delhi liquor policy case: Lawyers walk out as court allows CBI's arguments on charges

Lawyers representing the accused in the Delhi liquor policy case walked out of court today after the bench allowed the CBI to argue on framing charges despite their objections.

Targeted: Nova party massacre survivor has personal details, home address leaked online

Natalie Sanandaji called out the doxxer saying, "This photo is just one of many examples of people trying to silence me. But I won’t stay silent."

New York's Highest Court Overturns Harvey Weinstein's 2020 Rape Conviction In 'MeToo' Trial

New York’s highest court on Thursday overturned Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction, finding the judge at the landmark #MeToo trial prejudiced the ex-movie mogul with improper rulings, including a decision to let women testify about allegations that weren’t part of the case.The state Court of Appeals ruling reopens a painful chapter in America’s reckoning with sexual misconduct by powerful figures — an era that began in 2017 with a flood of...

Petrol, Diesel Fresh Prices Announced: Check Rates In Your City On April 25

Petrol and Diesel Prices On April 25, 2024: The price of crude oil continues to fluctuate in the international market. Brent crude is $ 88 per barrel, while WTI crude is trading at $ 82.77 per barrel. On the other hand, talking about India, government oil companies have kept the prices of petrol and diesel stable in all metros even today, 25 April 2024.New petrol and diesel rates are released every day at 6 am in the country. Oil companies have...

Kalpana Soren, Wife Of Ex-Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren, To Contest Bypoll From Gandey Assembly Seat

She came to limelight after her husband, Hemant Soren was jailed in an alleged money laundering case related to an alleged land scam on January 31 by the Enforcement Directorate. She had alleged that a conspiracy was hatched by opponents since the formation of the Hemant Soren-led coalition government in 2019.

AI roundup [April 25]: Meta to invest more in AI, Duolingo reports AI the cause for layoffs, more

AI roundup: Meta to spend billion of dollars in AI to stay ahead in AI race, Duolingo stated AI as the cause for its layoffs, and more.

Pro-Palestine protests: Mass arrest of students as chaos sweeps US universities

Columbia University has extended the deadline for negotiations concerning the removal of a protest encampment, which has become a symbol of the campus protest movement, from Wednesday morning to Friday morning, granting 48 more hours to reach a resolution. Protests on many campuses have been orchestrated by coalitions of student groups. The groups largely act independently, though students say they’re inspired by peers at other universities.

Bollywood stares at Rs 250 cr loss with Bade Miyan Chote Miyan and Maidaan bombing; ‘worst week’ in Hindi films’ history spotlights stars charging over Rs 100 cr as fees

The failure of Bade Miyan Chote Miyan and Maidaan has started the second quarter on a disastrous note for the Hindi film industry, as it counts losses and looks at course correction.

S&P 500 is at risk of crashing 44% — and selling early could pay off, says elite forecaster

It paid off nicely to dump stocks nearly a year before the dot-com and housing bubbles burst, B. Riley's Paul Dietrich said.

Monkeypox: New dangerous strain gains ability to spread through sex

A more dangerous strain of the monkeypox virus can now spread through sex, raising fears of a global outbreak.

Former Shooter Ronjan Sodhi Enters Fray in Bid to Become Chef-de-mission for Paris 2024

Khel Ratna awardee shooter Ronjan Sodhi has thrown his hat into the ring for the post of chef-de-mission of the Indian contingent at the Olympic Games in Paris later this year.The multiple World Cup, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games medallist’s decision to send his candidature for the prestigious post comes after six-time world champion boxer M C Mary Kom recently stepped down as the chef-de-mission due to personal reasons.The IOA had...

30 India-based foreign journalists slam govt over reporter's claim

After senior ABC reporter Avani Dias claimed she was compelled to leave the country due to her refusal to align with the government's stance, 30 foreign journalists based in India criticized the government for expelling Dias at a time when it was boasting about conducting the largest democratic exercise in the world.

Koo halts salary payments from April

Koo cofounder Mayank Bidawatka had first said in September 2023 that the company was looking to raise funds or tie up with a strategic partner to scale operations amid a funding winter. But the talks have taken longer than expected to succeed.

Earthquake Of 3.2-Magnitude Hits Haryana's Sirsa

A medium-intensity earthquake struck Haryana's Sirsa on Thursday evening.

Cyient Q4 Results | Net profit surges 28.5% over third quarter

IT solutions provider Cyient Ltd on Thursday (April 25) reported a 28.5% quarter-on-quarter increase in net profit at ₹196.9 crore for the fourth quarter that ended March 31, 2024.In the December quarter, Cyient posted a net profit of ₹153.2 crore, the company said in a regulatory filing. The company's revenue from operations increased 2.2% to ₹1860.8 crore in the March quarter against ₹1,821.4 crore in the third quarter.At the operating level,...

Mamata Banerjee questions 7-phase Lok Sabha polls after Nitin Gadkari faints in rally: ‘Can you imagine…?’

Union minister Nitin Gadkari fainted while speaking at an election rally in eastern Maharashtra's Yavatmal district.

China building new road in occupied Kashmir near Siachen: Satellite images

The new road is part of the Chinese drive to ramp up infrastructure development in occupied Kashmir north of Siachen.

Quota for Muslims in Telangana and Andhra back in focus

On January 20, 2013, the Supreme Court, while allowing the 4% quota to continue in Andhra Pradesh, referred it to a special constitutional bench

Wipro's Outgoing CEO Thierry Delaporte To Receive Whopping Rs 92.1 Crore Severance Package - Details

Wipro's Outgoing CEO Delaporte swift exit adds his name to the growing roster of top executives within India's highly globalized IT industry, who have secured robust severance agreements, cementing their financial safety nets in the event of unexpected terminations.

Judge In Gyanvapi Complex Case Receives Death Threats from International Numbers

In a letter to the SSP, the judge conveyed his distress over receiving malicious calls from international numbers this week, describing the situation as "deeply concerning."

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

Emirates calls teen's father at 4 am after she misses flight: 'Communication delivery was so effective'

A man recently praised Emirates and took to social media to share the way they handled a situation in which his 15-year-old daughter had missed a connecting flight, while flying from Morocco to Chennai. Writing on X (formerly Twitter), the man narrated the experience of his daughter- flying alone for the first time-having missed her connecting flight from Dubai and how he received a call at 4 am from a "most calm & reassuring executive", after...

RBI imposes Strict Restrictions On Kotak Mahindra Bank | CNBC TV18

Watch: Smoke billows from aircraft upon landing in Japan, disaster averted

In video smoke can be observed engulfing All Nippon Airways aircraft immediately after it touches the runway at Shin Chitose airport in Japan.

Chinese student sentenced to prison for threatening Pro-democracy classmate in US

Chinese student in Boston sentenced 9 months for harassing pro-democracy classmate. Case raised free speech concerns. Threats, aggressive behavior, and cultural tensions highlighted. University reviewing policies on student safety and conduct.

Iran orders death for 'world's bravest rapper' Toomaj Salehi for supporting Mahsa Amini protest

In an effort to curb voices of dissent, Iran's judiciary awarded a death sentence to a well-known Iranian rapper named Toomaj Salehi. The 33-year-old rapper was arrested in October 2022 after he publically supported the nationwide protest which was triggered by the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini.Salehi’s lawyer Amir Raisian confirmed the news and stated they he was sentenced to death for charges linked to Iran’s 2022-2023 unrest. However, he...

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Six Including Infant Killed in Road Accident in Telangana's Hyderabad-Vijayawada Highway

Six persons, including a girl child died in a road accident in this district on Thursday, when the car they were travelling in collided with a stationary truck, police said.The accident happened near Kodada town in this district, located about 180 km from state capital Hyderabad.The car carrying the victims collided with the truck parked on the roadside for repairs, along the Hyderabad-Vijayawada highway, Kodada DSP Sridhar Reddy told PTI.A...

Banks, schools and liquor shops: What's closed, what's open in Noida, Ghaziabad on April 26?

Preparations are in full swing to conduct the Lok Sabha polls in 89 constituencies across the country on April 26. Check what's open/closed on Friday.

Heatwave alert in India: Temperature to soar till April 28, rainfall likely to bring relief in THESE states

IMD Update: A red alert for severe heatwave has been issued in West Bengal till April 26. An orange alert in view of the heatwave has been issued for Odisha, Bihar, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, Interior Karnataka, and Rayalaseema until April 28.

Bad News For Pakistan! Star Batter Ruled Out Of T20I Series Against New Zealand

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Wednesday confirmed that Mohammad Rizwan and Mohammad Irfan Khan will be rested for the remaining two games against New Zealand in the ongoing T20I series. PCB released a statement to provide a medical update on both players. Rizwan and Irfan will work on their rehabilitation with the PCB Medical Panel at the National Cricket Academy.

JEE Main Result 2024: Meet your toppers; highest achievers from Telangana

The JEE Advanced 2024 cut-offs have increased for all categories. As per the notification, the minimum cut-off for the general category is 93.2 percentile. It is 81.32 for EWS, 79.6 for OBC, 60.09 for SC, and 46.69 for ST.

Riot police surround Columbia University protest tents, negotiations on

Riot police were seen surrounding the pro-Palestine protesters' encampment at Columbia University in New York. This is the second set of tents that have come up after the crackdown on April 18. University authorities have extended the deadline for the protesters to leave after progress in talks.

Rabi Sankar re-appointed RBI deputy governor

MUMBAI: Central govt has re-appointed T Rabi Sankar as deputy governor of RBI for one year, effective from May 3, 2024, or until further orders.Sankar, who holds an M Phil in economics from Jawaharlal Nehru University, assumed the position of deputy governor in May 2021. Prior to his appointment, he served as executive director at RBI.Beginning his...

JEE Main 2024 Topper: ‘I deleted my Instagram, Snapchat accounts to focus on preparation,’ says Rachit Aggarwal

Preparing for JEE Advanced, Rachit Aggarwal now wants to pursue computer science engineering from IIT Bombay.

Xavi to continue as FC Barcelona manager beyond 2023-2024 season: Joan Laporta

IPL 2024: FC Barcelona president, Joan Laporta has confirmed that Xavi Hernandez will continue as the club's manager, beyond the ongoing 2023-2024 season. Xavi had previously announced in January, that he would be stepping down from his managerial role at the end of the ongoing season.

WhatsApp's new dialler feature could allow voice calls to unsaved contacts: Report

WhatsApp is reportedly developing an in-app dialler feature for voice calls, which could allow users to call numbers not in their contacts.

Amy Adams to lead Kornel Mundruczo's new drama 'At the Sea'

Six-time Academy Award nominee Amy Adams is set to lead "At the Sea," the upcoming drama from acclaimed Hungarian filmmaker Kornel Mundruczo, known for his works like "Pieces of a Woman" and "White God." The production, starting shooting in June, reunites Mundruczo with his frequent collaborator Kata Weber, who penned the script. The story follows a woman returning to her family's beach holiday home after rehabilitation, grappling with...

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ED files affidavit against Arvind Kejriwal's plea challenging arrest: '173 phones destroyed'

ED claimed that Arvind Kejriwal was arrested following a "large-scale" destruction of evidence, including destruction of around 170 mobile phones during the period of the 'scam'.

Pakistan: Court bars Imran Khan, wife Bushra Bibi from criticising state institutions

Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan and his spouse Bushra Bibi were prohibited by a Pakistani court on Thursday from making offensive remarks about government officials and state institutions, such as the army.Judge Basir Javed Rana of the Accountability Court in Islamabad stated that the media should restrict its coverage to court proceedings and refrain from publishing statements made by the accused during the hearing of a plea for a...

Govt nudges 3 states to produce pulses

The Indian government is collaborating with farmers in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh to sow kharif pulses like tur, urad, and moong before sowing for the season starts. The aim is to increase pulse cultivation and reduce import dependence. The government has not set a production target yet. The National Co-operative Consumers' Federation of India Ltd. (NCCF) has been appointed as the chief nodal agency for the programme.

Liverpool's Premier League title hopes hit by 2-0 loss to Everton

LIVERPOOL, England: It looks like there will be no dream send off for Jurgen Klopp after a 2-0 loss at Everton dealt a major blow to Liverpool’s Premier League title hopes on Wednesday.Goals from Jarrad Branthwaite and Dominic Calvert-Lewin meant Klopp tasted a bitter defeat in his last Merseyside derby before standing down at the end of the season.The loss keeps Liverpool three points behind league leader Arsenal in second place and one ahead...

Zendaya earned $10 million for starring in and producing Challengers: Report

Zendaya's $10 million salary for 'Challengers' was detailed by Variety, premiering in 2024 with Tashi Duncan navigating a love triangle. Mike Faist, Josh O'Connor star alongside Zendaya, with Guadagnino directing and Zendaya transitioning into producing.

Indian student in Canada, viral for food bank video, sets record straight, debunks fake news about his 'sacking'. Exclusive

Misinformation spreads like wildfire thanks to social media and the story of Mehul Prajapati, an Indian student in Canada who was labelled a “thief” over a video, serves as a cautionary tale. Prajapati, 26, wanted to aid his fellow students by creating informational videos about his life in Canada. However, what began as a simple endeavour just two months back took a sinister turn when a single video catapulted him into a whirlwind of...