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Israeli father of three held captive in Gaza confirmed dead after wife was shot; kids orphaned

Israeli man abducted by Hamas confirmed murdered after 8 months in captivity, leaving his children orphaned.

Apple Watch 7 saved my life: Delhi-based researcher emails Apple CEO; Tim Cook responds

Had the Apple Watch 7 not alerted about her condition, it could have been ?a close call?. Delhi-based user thanks Apple CEO Tim Cook for including a precise heart rate monitor in Apple Watch models.

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...

20 People Killed, 21 Injured After Bus Falls Into Ravine In Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir

A speeding bus veered off the road on a narrow mountain and fell into a ravine in Diamer district of Gilgit-Baltistan in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The dead and injured were taken to a hospital in Chilas. The deceased people included three women, authorities said.

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.

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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...

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,

'Very hard to... ': Woman pens down emotional post after Tesla fires her and 500 other people

Bisma Rehman lost her Tesla job as Interoperability Lead, praising her team's dedication. Elon Musk announced cost reduction in an internal email, leading to layoffs at Tesla.

Kerala down Gujarat 3-1 in U-20 national football

Kerala and Haryana emerged victorious in their opening Group D matches at the Swami Vivekananda U-20 Men's National Football Championship held at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashram Ground in Narainpur, Chhattisgarh on Friday.

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.

'Suspicious' death of second Boeing whistleblower sparks buzz amid 737 Max safety row

Josh Dean, a former quality auditor at a Boeing Co. supplier who raised concerns about the safety of the 737 Max jet, has died.

Air India To Resume Flights Between Delhi-Tel Aviv From May 16 | Check Details

Air India is set to resume flights between Delhi and Tel Aviv, the airline's official handle wrote on X. The flights between both the cities will start from May 16, this month with a total of five weekly flights.

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...

I-95 bridge demolition starts after tanker explosion; traffic to remain affected until Monday, schools closed

Massive traffic disruptions in Norwalk after a tanker crash on I-95 leads to emergency demolition and school closures

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

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.

Carborundum Universal declares dividend of ₹2.50, net profit dips 4% in Q4

Abrasives and industrial ceramics maker Carborundum Universal Ltd on Friday (May 3) reported a 4.2% year-on-year (YoY) dip in net profit at ₹142.6 crore for the fourth quarter that ended March 31, 2024.In the corresponding quarter, Carborundum Universal posted a net profit of ₹148.8 crore, the company said in a regulatory filing. The company's revenue from operations increased 0.1% to ₹1,201.2 crore against ₹1,199.8 crore in the corresponding...

Bharti Singh admitted to hospital, will undergo surgery for gallbladder stone

Comedian Bharti Singh took to her YouTube vlogs to share that she felt severe pain in her stomach and had to be hospitalized.

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.

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.

BTS' Enlistment Sparks Plans To Abolish Military Exemption For Athletes, Artists? Military Manpower Chief Weighs In

BTS are currently completing their mandatory military service. This has given a "very positive signal" to the Military Manpower Administration, who now plan to abolish special military exemption for sports and arts personnel.

Accused in Salman House Firing Incident Found Dead: Kin Refuse to Take Body, Seek CBI Probe

The post mortem report of Anuj Thapan, an accused in the April 14 firing incident outside the Bandra house of actor Salman Khan, confirmed he died of hanging as there are ligature marks on the neck and signs of asphyxia, a Mumbai police official said on Friday.Later in the day, his kin refused to take the body, claiming Thapan was “tortured and murdered” and sought a CBI probe.Thapan, who was held from Punjab along with his associate Sonu...

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.

Dubai weather: Heavy rains lash UAE again; Flights cancelled, schools and offices shut

Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms hit UAE, prompting flight cancellations and work-from-home orders for schools and companies. Parks and beaches are closed, and several airlines are experiencing delays and disruptions due to bad weather.

'If Pakistan lose, PCB will blame Kirsten... this is our tradition': Rashid Latif

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) this week appointed Gary Kirsten and Jason Gillespie as head coaches for the white-ball and red-ball cricket teams, respectively, each for a two-year term. However, the timing of the appointment ignited debate in the cricket fraternity as the ICC T20 World Cup is just a few days away.

‘No Surprise’: U.S Students Slam Biden’s Comments On Gaza Encampments | University Protests | N18V

Dozens of students have been arrested after hundreds of New York City police officers entered Columbia University on Tuesday night to clear out an academic building that had been taken over as part of a pro-Palestinian protest. #columbia #usnews #news18live #englishnewslive #newyork

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...

Assam: Heavy Rain Triggers Flood-Like Situation In Dima Hasao District; Disrupts Road, Rail Links

Heavy rainfall led to a flood-like situation and landslides in Assam’s Dima Hasao district, snapping road and rail communication at several places of the hill district. The entire Barak Valley was also cut off from rail connectivity due to severe waterlogging in many areas.Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has directed authorities to ensure connectivity is restored at the earliest and all assistance is provided to those affected due to...

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.

German men's pro football gets first female coach

Bavarian soccer club Ingolstadt has appointed Germany's first female coach in professional men's football. While Sabrina Wittmann is in the role on an interim basis, club bosses haven't ruled out a longer-term contract.

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...

Bloodbath on Dalal Street: Why Sensex crashed over 1,000 points today

Stock market crash: The S P BSE Sensex plummeted 1,010 points to 73,601 at 1:56 pm, while the NSE Nifty50 fell over 250 points to 22,394.

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.

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...

Carlos Alcaraz Withdraws From ATP Italian Open Due To Forearm Injury: 'I Am Very Sorry...Will See You Next Year'

Carlos Alcaraz on Friday pulled out of the upcoming ATP Italian Open due to a right forearm injury.

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...

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

It is anticipated the death toll will increase.

Google I/O 2024: Pixel 8A to Android 15, everything Google expected to launch during the developers event

At the upcoming Google I/O 2024, the tech giant is expected to unveil a range of new hardware and software, including the anticipated Pixel 8A and Android 15.

Over 100 Russian soldiers killed on training ground in East Ukraine missile strike

The strike was reportedly some 48 miles behind the frontline at a training base.

Who Was Rohith Vemula, Whose Death United Campuses Against Discrimination Towards Dalits | A Recap

Eight years after Hyderabad Central University scholar Rohith Vemula died by suicide, Telangana police have filed a closure report in the case, absolving all accused. Vemula died on January 17, 2016, leaving behind a note where he said he felt his “birth was his fatal accident”.In its closure report, police said Vemula wasn’t a Dalit and died by suicide because he feared his “real caste identity” would be revealed. The then Secunderabad MP...

RLD spokesman resigns from party over BJP ticket to Brij Bhushan’s son

LUCKNOW: Rohit Jhakhar, the national spokesperson of BJP ally Rashtriya Lok Dal, resigned from the primary membership of the party on Friday in protest against BJP ticket to Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh’s son Karan from Kaiserganj.Jhakhar, who is also the president of Rashtriya Jat Mahasangh, has been extending support to wrestlers who have accused Br...

'Engineered Narratives... Truth Will Prevail': West Bengal Governor Ananda Bose On Sexual Harassment Allegations

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Thursday denied allegations of sexual harassment. A temporary female employee of the Raj Bhavan level sexual harassment allegations against Bose.

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...

Haldwani: ED finds 268 Bitcoins worth Rs 138 cr

Enforcement Directorate seized 268 bitcoins worth ₹138 crore from Parvinder Singh, who along with Banmeet Singh, ran 'The Singh Organisation' on the dark web, involving a distributor network for drug sale and laundering through crypto transactions.

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.

Vi loses 680,000 subscribers in March, its fewest in six months

The carrier had lost 16.25 million subscribers from in the first 11 months of FY24, including more than a million every month from November 2023 to February 2024, according to data from the telecom regulator.

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...

Former New York Giants player Aaron Thomas, who caught 35 touchdown passes, dies at 86

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.: Aaron Thomas, one of the most prolific receiving tight ends in the history of the New York Giants, died last week at his home in Corvallis, Oregon, following a lengthy illness. He was 86.The Giants announced Thomas’ death Friday. The team said he died on April 26.Thomas played 116 regular-season games for the Giants between 1962 and 1970. He ranks 17th in franchise history with 254 receptions, 14th with 4,253 yards and is...