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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

India T20 WC Squad announcement soon

India's selection for the upcoming T20 World Cup is being discussed, with discussions focusing on Hardik Pandya's place in the 15-man squad based on his current form in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Pandya, currently captaining MI in IPL 2024, has not been at his best form, scoring just 197 runs in nine games and taking four wickets in the tournament. The selection committee meeting is underway, with an announcement expected soon.

2024-04-30T08:43:24Z

Oil prices decline amid Israel-Hamas peace talks, Fed rate cut expectations

Brent crude futures for June, set to expire on Tuesday, fell by $1.25, or 1.4%, to $88.25 a barrel as of 11:13 a.m. EDT (1513 GMT).

2024-04-29T16:53:52Z

Students who play computer games are better at spotting disinformation & fake news, shows study

Fake news and disinformation are a massive problem ini today’s day and age, one which seemingly has no solution. Or so one would have thought. A team of Swedish social scientists and engineers have a novel way to help people identify fake news and disinformation — video games.A team of researchers have found that people who play video games are prone to observe content with greater intent and are therefore are able to notice some minute details...

2024-04-30T10:21:33Z

HC dismisses plea seeking Modi’s disqualification for allegedly violating MCC

The court said the plea was “thoroughly misconceived” since the petitioner approached it when the Election Commission of India was yet to take a call on his complaint

2024-04-29T10:53:41Z

TS Class X SSC Board exam results are out. Girls outshine boys!

Girls once again outshined boys in the Class X examinations in Telangana, the results of which were declared today, Tuesday, April 30, stated a report by IANS. Out of 4,94,207 regular students, who appeared in the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) public examinations held in March-April, 91.31 per cent cleared the exam. Principal Secretary (Educat...

2024-04-30T09:58:20Z

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

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

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

Air India-Vistara merger date, latest news: BIG update from Tata Sons - Details

Air India-Vistara Merger: The airline had earlier mentioned that Vistara’s brand identity won’t be changed before 2025, however the report mentioned that advancing of the timeline is very much likely now.

2024-04-30T05:07:26Z

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

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

Bank stock under Rs 150: Dividend announcement on May 4

Bank stock under Rs 150: The bank has informed bourses via filing that it is going to announce its quarterly results for financial year 2024 ending, 31st March, 2024. The board will also announce the dividend for its share holders.

2024-04-30T10:32:36Z

Bihar: Six people killed, three injured in road accident

Kahalgaon SDPO Shivanand Singh said that rescue efforts continued late into the night, and the injured individuals are said to be critical

2024-04-30T06:03:33Z

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

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

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

Taking Stock: Nifty fails to hold on to record high; Sensex down 189 points

In the highly volatile session, the market erased all the intraday gains and ended lower amid selling seen in the IT, metal, media, oil & gas names. At close, the Sensex was down 188.50 points or 0.25 percent at 74,482.78, and the Nifty was down 38.60 points or 0.17 percent at 22,604.80. In the month of April 2024, the BSE Sensex and Nifty50 indices rose 1 percent each. After a positive start, the market extended its gains as the day progressed...

2024-04-30T10:17:14Z

'Fortunate Escape': How Alert Class X Student Saved 50 Lives After Drunk Driver Took Bus On A Ride

Suresh Singh Rajput (56), the driver, began his journey at 11 am to drop the students to their homes. During the seven-kilometre stretch between Althan and Magdalla, the bus narrowly avoided accidents on at least four occasions due to reckless driving. The students on the bus ranged from Class 1 to Class 12.

2024-04-30T05:24:35Z

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

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

CM not a ceremonial post, holder must be available 24*7: Delhi HC on Arvind Kejriwal

“A person who holds this post must not be incommunicado or absent for a long stretch or an uncertain period of time,” a high court bench said.

2024-04-29T12:44:02Z

'Too Soon To Leave But Yet He's Gone.' Francis Ngannou Announce Tragic Passing Of 15-Month-Old Son

The MMA world was left in shock after UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou, announced the heartbreaking news of his 15-month-old son, Kobe, passing away on April 29,2024 through social media.

2024-04-30T05:10:27Z

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

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

Frustrated by falling sales, pace of job cuts? Elon Musk lays off Tesla senior execs; plans to dismiss hundreds more employees: Report

Elon Musk dismisses two senior Tesla executives: The report by The Information cites an email from Musk to senior managers. The report states that Rebecca Tinucci, head of Tesla's Supercharger division, and Daniel Ho, leader of the new vehicles program, will depart on Tuesday morning.

2024-04-30T07:16:57Z

'Ramdev crossed red line by false claims'

IMA President R V Asokan criticized Baba Ramdev for falsely claiming he could cure COVID-19, stating that it compelled them to take legal action. Asokan expressed disappointment that Ramdev's high profile led people to believe his claims. Ramdev and his associate Balkrishna issued a more prominent apology in major newspapers last week, following criticism from the Supreme Court for inadequate display of the apology earlier.

2024-04-29T13:24:48Z

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

BSE shares tank nearly 19 pc in intra-day after Sebi directive on regulatory fee

New Delhi, Apr 29 (PTI) Shares of BSE tanked nearly 19 per cent in intra-day trade on Monday as the exchange is expected to shell out more regulatory fee after markets watchdog Sebi asked it to pay the fee based on the "notional value" of its options contracts rather than on the premium value

2024-04-29T12:18:40Z

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

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

'Women's spa, salon': Why Taliban are going from spring offensive to charm offensive

Indicating readiness for an increase in international visitors, Afghanistan’s sole five-star hotel, the Serena, has recently reopened its women’s spa and salon to foreign women following an extended shutdown. However, access to these services requires foreigners to present their passports, and women whose IDs indicate they were born in Afghanistan are prohibited from entry.

2024-04-30T10:20:51Z

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

Chinese Communist Party gears up for key 'plenum' amid economic challenges

In July, the Chinese Communist Party's central committee is set to convene for a crucial plenum, marking the third since its election in 2022. With a focus on reforms amid domestic challenges and complex global dynamics, the gathering holds significant importance on China's political landscape.Plenums, pivotal events in China's political calendar, require the attendance of all central committee members, totaling 205, alongside 171 alternate...

2024-04-30T10:21:35Z

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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