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Redmi to launch Note 13 Pro Plus World Champions Edition in India on April 30

Mi has confirmed the launch of Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus World Champions Edition later this month. Here's everything we know so far about the upcoming limited-edition phone.

Earthquake of 3.2 magnitude hits J-K's Kishtwar

KISHTWAR: An earthquake of magnitude 3.2 on the Richter scale hit Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar on Friday night, according to National Centre for Seismology (NCS) data.According to the NCS, the earthquake occurred at 11:06 pm.The epicentre of the earthquake was located at Latitude 33.35 and Longitude 76.70, at a depth of 10 kilometres, the NCS state...

Exclusive - Riya Sharma on doing Dhruv Tara: Honored to be a part of a show which is not only a source of entertainment for the audience but also touches upon sensitive topics

Riya Sharma shines in 'Dhruv Tara' as Tara, fighting against child marriage in the 17th century. The show addresses important social issues like women's empowerment. Riya's dedication to her role and the challenges of shooting a costume drama are commendable.

Leicester City secure Premier League promotion; Leeds United's dreams dashed in 4-0 loss

Leicester City clinched Premier League promotion as Leeds United's shock 4-0 loss to Queens Park Rangers sealed the deal. With 94 points and two games left, Leicester leads the Championship, while Leeds, with 90 points and one game, faces a tough battle against Ipswich Town, with 89 points and three games, for the second promotion spot.

Zombie Deer Disease spreads to another US state: All about it

Zombie deer disease spreads to Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, Jefferson County, and nearby areas. Visitor guidelines stress caution, urging safe distance from wildlife and proper disposal of infected carcasses to prevent CWD transmission.

Apollo Health Co signs pact to raise Rs 2,475 crore from Advent

Apollo 24/7 is valued at an enterprise value of Rs 14,478 crores. Keimed is valued at an enterprise value of Rs 8,003 crores. Following merger, Keimed shareholders would hold a maximum of 25.7% stake in the combined entity, while AHEL would continue to remain the largest controlling shareholder with at least 59.2% stake.

Blinken denies US human rights ‘double standards’ for Israel ahead of its military unit sanctions

The US State Secretary has rejected the idea that Washington might have a 'double standard' when applying US law to allegations of abuses by the Israeli military in Gaza while suggesting that examinations of such charges are ongoing. The State Department investigation into allegations of Israeli human rights abuses and the role of American weapons in potential violations is being carried out to the same standard as that for any other country, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Monday.

Who Was Seamus Kirby? Newport, Rhode Island 'Waterbrother' Dies At 29

Born in Newport, RI, on October 14, 1994, Kirby was a dynamic and energetic individual "whose presence lit up any room he entered," his family said in the obituary.

Baltimore Bridge News | Baltimore Says Owner of Ship That Hit Key Bridge Was Negligent | N18V

The City of Baltimore has said that the owner and manager of the cargo ship that brought down the Francis Scott Key Bridge last month are directly responsible for the accident and should not be allowed to avoid legal liability, according to court documents filed#baltimorebridgecollapse #FBI #baltimorebridgecollapse #news18

Google parent Alphabet announces its first-ever dividend, shares soar to nearly 16%

Google's parent company Alphabet announced its inaugural dividend and a $70 billion stock repurchase, resulting in the stock price soaring by almost 16% after the market closed. The dividend amount per share will be 20 cents. Alphabet is returning capital while spending billions of dollars on data centres to compete with rivals on generative artificial intelligence (AI).

US Rebukes Pakistani Journalist After He Rakes Up India’s Internal Matter at State Dept. Briefing

Kotak loses fourth most valued bank tag to Axis

Due to the heavy selloff, the bank’s founder Uday Kotak, the largest shareholder with a stake of almost 26%, saw his wealth decline by $1.3 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah actor Gurucharan Singh missing since four days, father files complaint: Reports

Actor Gurucharan Singh, best known for playing Roshan Singh Sodhi on the show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, reportedly went missing from Delhi airport on April 22.

China seeks to ‘influence and interfere’ upcoming US presidential elections, alleges Antony Blinken

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed concerns about Chinese attempts to influence upcoming US elections during his visit to China, despite earlier assurances from President Xi Jinping. He emphasized the need to cut off such interference quickly.

WhatsApp Warns About Shutting Down In India If It Was Forced To Break Chat Encryption: Know More

WhatsApp chats are end-to-end encrypted which keeps its users secure but the messaging app warns that it will stop its services in India if it forced to break chat encryption in the near future. WhatsApp informed this to the Delhi High Court this week, where it is facing a big battle to keep its users secure behind its vaunted end-to-end encryption for chats, calls, videos and more. The Meta-owned platform has appointed Tejas Karia, who shared...

UWW threatens to suspend WFI and India's wrestlers too

In a letter signed by UWW president, wrestling's global governing body has reiterated its determination to uphold WFI's independence and autonomy

IMD Forecasts Rain, Gusty Winds In Delhi Today; Bihar, Bengal, Telangana To Reel Under Heatwave

Delhi and adjoining aras of NCR witnessed a brief respite from heat due to a sudden change in weather on Friday, with gusty winds and light rain during the day and drizzling in some parts during the evening. The national capital can expect a similar weather on Saturday too, as the India Meteorological Department has forecasted that Delhi will likely receive light rain with thundershowers, accompanied by gusty winds today. IMD has predicted...

UP students pass with ‘Jai Shree Ram' on answer sheets, action against professors

Action has been taken against two professors in a UP state university following revelations that students passed exams by writing 'Jai Shri Ram' and cricketers' names on their answer sheets. An RTI exposed the exam irregularities.

A Catholic 'priest' has been defrocked for being AI

An AI chatbot for a Catholic group claimed to be a real priest and said baptism in Gatorade was OK. He was quickly defrocked.

Uprooted trees, knocked-off roofs and levelled homes: Dozens of tornadoes wreak havoc in central US

Dozens of tornadoes tore through central US late on Friday leading to the collapse of buildings while several homes were razed and at least five people have been left injured in Nebraska and Iowa.The National Weather Service says that at least 70 tornadoes were recorded across the country with the most hitting Omaha, a transportation hub in Nebraska.JUST IN: Massive half-mile wide tornado reported in several counties in Nebraska, knocking over a...

Wipro will pay its ex CEO Rs 92.1 crore as severance pay but only if he does not join any other company

Wipro will be paying its ex CEO, Thierry Delaporte, a severance package of Rs 92.1 crore, contingent upon him not joining another company within a year.

Omaha Tornado Warning: Twister At Elkhorn, Waterloo And Bennington, Nebraska

Omaha, the most populous city in Nebraska, was under a severe tornado warning Saturday after a twister was spotted at Elkhorn, a neighborhood, and Waterloo and Bennington in the Doughlas County. The National Weather Service asked residents to take shelter immediately. A rare‘Tornado Emergency’ has been issued for suburbs of Omaha for ongoing violent tornado.

Delhi-NCR Land Deals Rise To 29 In FY24, Gurugram Shines | N18V | CNBC TV18

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

Argentinian Lawyer-Journalist Aspires To Shatter Stereotypes & Become Oldest Miss Universe At 60

A 60-year-old lawyer and journalist from La Plata, Alejandra Rodríguez was recently crowned Miss Universe Buenos Aires. She is shattering all stereotypes, marking a monumental shift in beauty pageants as the oldest Miss Universe contestant.According to a report on Hola, Rodriquez thought she had surpassed the age limit for global beauty pageants, but her perspective shifted with the revised regulations. Initially, Miss Universe contestants had...

US Human Rights report on India mentions BBC raid, Hardeep Nijjar, Umar Khalid and Rahul Gandhi

The U.S. State Department's annual human rights assessment found "significant" abuses in India's northeastern Manipur state last year and attacks on minorities, journalists and dissenting voices in the rest of the country. Manipur has seen fierce fighting between its tribal Kuki-Zo and majority Meitei populations after a court order a year ago suggested the Kuki's minority privileges be extended to the Meitei. More than 200 people have been killed.

HUDCO among top 3 stock ideas for the week: Kunal Shah

The current market sentiment reflects strong bullish momentum, with aggressive buying seen on dips, indicating dominant buyer activity.

Explosion In Hamilton? Locals Say Loud Boom Heard In Canadian City

Several social media users, mostly locals, said they heard a loud boom in Hamilton, Canada on Friday. These residents were left wondering if there was an explosion or fire in the port city on the western tip of Lake Ontario. However, authorities have not confirmed any report. We have reached out to the Hamilton Fire Department for explanation on the loud boom. Some Reddit users suspected there was a train collision in the city.

Tripura Takes Lead, Maharashtra Trails Far Behind In Lok Sabha Phase 2 Voter Turnout Till 9 AM

Phase 2 Voter Turnout Till 9 AM: The voter turnout till 9 AM showed diverse figures across 13 states in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections undergoing on 88 seats. As per the data released by the Election Commission of India (ECI), Tripura witnessed a turnout of 16.65%, while Maharashtra recorded a comparatively lower figure of 7.45%. Phase 2 Voter Turnout Till 9 AM State/ UT Turnout Assam 9.71% Bihar 9.65% Chhattisgarh 15.42% Karnataka...

Texas Tornado Live Map, Radar: Warnings Issued For Hillsboro, Abbott, Malone

As the tornado continues in Texas, the National Weather Service said in a post on X that tornado warnings for Hillsboro, Abbott and Malone are still in effect until 2:15 pm CDT, Friday.

Exclusive: Boult co-founder Varun Gupta says his company now wants to make soundbars affordable

Boult co-founder Varun Gupta discusses with India Today Tech the company's decision to expand its portfolio with the launch of its first-ever soundbar lineup, highlighting the special features of the BassBox X180 and providing insights into the behind-the-scenes process.

Go First case: DGCA directed to process deregistration of leased planes, airline may lose all leased aircraft

In a major setback for Go First, the Delhi High Court has directed civil aviation regulator Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to process the deregistration applications of aircraft leased by the airline with in five working days. Justice Tara Vitasta Ganju refused the request of the Resolution Professional (RP) to keep the operation of the order in abeyance for a week to enable them to file an appeal before the Division Bench of the...

Boeing plane makes emergency landing in New York after exit slide falls off

There were 176 passengers, two pilots, and five flight attendants on board the flight, which was scheduled to fly to Los Angeles

Supreme Court fumes at Bengal BJP leader delaying hearing on election petition

Since Kalyan Chaubey cited AIFF and IOA engagements to seek dates, Supreme Court said it could release him from the posts to let him focus on the election plea

WhatsApp launches Passkeys for iPhone users- Here's how it works and all details

WhatsApp introduces new passkeys for iPhone users, offering easier and more secure login options. Know how this feature enhances user experience.

Elon Musk once again richer than Mark Zuckerberg: Why latter lost $18 billion

Elon Musk became the third richest billionaire as the company added $5.8 billion in wealth, amounting to a total of $184 billion now.

Australia PM Anthony Albanese Calls Elon Musk ‘Arrogant Billionaire’ | Tesla CEO Responds

Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction overturned: What the court argued, its implications

The New York Court of Appeals concluded that the judge in an earlier trial prejudiced Harvey Weinstein with improper rulings. What was the case about, and what does it mean for Weinstein?

Nawaz Modi Singhania ousted from three Raymond group firms' boards

Nawaz Modi Singhania has been ousted from the board of JK Investors, Smart Advisory-Finserve and Raymond Consumer Care amid an ongoing conflict with her estranged husband Gautam Singhania, the managing director and chairman of Raymond Group, CNBC-TV18 reported. Nawaz Modi attended an extraordinary general meeting of JK Investors and Smart Advisory-Finserve at Raymond’s south Mumbai office on April 25. She stated that the meeting was convened to...

Apple's upcoming iPhone could have OpenAI's generative AI tech: Report

both Apple and OpenAI are discussing a possible agreement and how to integrate the AI startup features into iOS 18, the next operating system

‘Terrible disappointment’: TMC MP as Supreme Court rejects plea to revert to paper ballot voting

Supreme Court rejects plea for complete cross-verification of votes cast via EVMs with VVPAT. Trinamool Congress MP calls decision a 'terrible disappointment'. Former CM Baghel says 100% VVPAT slip verification should occur. SC dismisses demands for 100% tally and return to paper ballots.

ACC Q4 Results Live : profit rise by 300.96% YOY

ACC Q4 Results Live : Revenue increased by 12.9% YoY & profit increased by 300.96% YoY

2 Terrorists Dead, 2 Army Personnel Injured as Gunbattle Resumes in J&K's Baramulla

Two terrorists were killed while as many Army personnel got injured on Friday as a gunbattle between the militants and security forces continued for the second day in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district, officials said.The encounter began on Thursday at Check Mohalla Nowpora in the Sopore area of north Kashmir. After the night’s lull, a fresh exchange of firing took place on Friday morning, they said.Two terrorists have been killed so far,...

Firing at Salman Khan's House: Mumbai Crime Branch searches Surat's Tapi river for gun

In a recent development regarding the firing incident outside actor Salman Khan's residence on April 14, Mumbai Crime Branch has reached Surat to search for the gun which the accused used in firing at actor's house. During interrogation, the accused told the Crime Branch that after committing the crime, they had thrown the gun into the Tapi River of Surat. The two men, who came on a motorbike, fired four rounds outside the Galaxy Apartments, where the actor resides, around 5 am on the morning of April 14 and fled. CCTV footage showed that both accused sported caps and carried backpacks.

Varun Gandhi Rejects BJP’s Offer to Fight From Rae Bareli After Considering it For Over a Week

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and cousin of Congress leaders Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi — Varun Gandhi – has rejected his party’s offer to fight the Lok Sabha election from Gandhi bastion Rae Bareli in Uttar Pradesh, according to sources. Sources also added that Varun Gandhi had been “considering” the offer for over a week after the party came up with the proposal. BJP’s proposal stemmed from consistent media reports that the Congress is...

Vietnam Tycoon Appeals Against $27 Billion Fraud Death Sentence

A top Vietnamese property tycoon sentenced to death in a $27 billion fraud case has launched an appeal against her conviction, state media said Friday.Truong My Lan, chair of major developer Van Thinh Phat, was found guilty this month of swindling cash from Saigon Commercial Bank (SCB) over a decade.The 68-year-old was found to have embezzled $12.5 billion, but prosecutors said the total damages caused by the scam now amounted to $27 billion —...

JEE Main 2024 Topper: Bengaluru’s Amogh Agrawal scores 100 percentile in JEE session 1, 2

JEE Main 2024 Topper: He further said, I study as long as my body supports. Usually, I study for 12 hours. I believe my teachers and my parents have been my support system throughout my preparation journey."

Kerala Blasters bid goodbye to Ivan Vukomanovic

Less than a month after he stated that he had no intention of leaving the club, head coach Ivan Vukomanovic and Kerala Blasters decided to part ways on Friday. The club management announced the decision through a statement, adding that the search for a new coach has begun.

Indian-origin student arrested and barred from Princeton University for participating in anti-Israel protests

Indian-origin student in US has been arrested and barred from varsity for taking part in anti-Israel protests on campus

Madras HC says Ilaiyaraaja cannot claim solo ownership of his compositions

Ilaiyaraaja's ownership rights over his compositions has been disputed by court amid producer agreements and lyricist ownership concerns. The court has adjourned the case for appeal till June and noted that the composer does not have the right to claim ownershp if he has been paid to compose the songs by the producer.