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Elon Musk's Tesla job cuts continue, company sends layoff notice to more employees

Elon Musk's Tesla has laid off more employees and many of them have posted the same on LinkedIn. The company had earlier laid off two senior executives.

2024-05-07T03:58:46Z

Titan plunges 7.2% on profitability worries, analysts cut price targets

"Aggressive store expansion by existing players and entry of new player (e.g., Novel Jewels by Aditya Birla Group will invest ₹5,000 cr) may keep competitive intensity elevated," said Citi's analysts in a client note.

2024-05-07T00:23:24Z

Israel-Hamas War: Animated map shows destruction in the Gaza Strip

Animated maps showing scale of destruction in the Gaza Strip as of February 29, 2024, according to UNOSAT data (latest data available as of May 6). The UN has estimated between 30 and 40 billion dollars the cost of rebuilding the Strip, ravaged for almost seven months by a devastating war between Israel and Hamas.

2024-05-06T17:10:00Z

Superman FIRST Look Unveils David Corenswet As Man of Steel; James Gunn Brings Red Trunks Back | Photo

‘Superman’ writer-director James Gunn has unveiled the first official look at David Corenswet suited up as the Man of Steel. Although mostly hidden, the photo does seem to confirm that Corenswet’s Superman will have famous red trunks, a detail that was absent on the DC Extended Universe Superman’s suit. View this post on InstagramA post shared by James Gunn (@jamesgunn)Last year, while speaking to Hollywood Reporter, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO...

2024-05-06T16:49:00Z

FMCG major Marico shares zoom nearly 10% after Q4 earnings

The company s stock jumped 9.73 per cent to Rs 582.75 on the BSE and zoomed 9.83 per cent to Rs 582.45 apiece on the NSE.

2024-05-07T07:28:52Z

Evening briefing: AAP MLA's son attacks petrol pump staff; BRO to start work on world’s highest tunnel; and more

A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items that you should check out.

2024-05-07T13:16:21Z

Pulitzer Prize 2024: Reuters, AP, The New York Times among winners in journalism. Check full list here

The 108th Pulitzer Prize ceremony at Columbia University honored excellence in journalism, literature, drama, and music, against extraordinary circumstances. The New York Times won for reporting on the Gaza conflict.

2024-05-07T04:55:35Z

Russia claims capturing 2 frontline villages in eastern Ukraine

Russia has claimed to have captured two villages in eastern Ukraine.The Russian defence ministry on Monday said that its forces had captured the village of Kotlyarivka in the Kharkiv region and the village of Soloviove in the Donetsk, according to AFP.The village of Soloviove lies in the part of the Donetsk province that Russia has annexed. In 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin annexed four captured regions of Ukraine: Kherson, Zaporizhzhia,...

2024-05-07T05:02:35Z

Petrol, Diesel Fresh Prices Announced: Check Rates In Your City On May 7

Petrol and Diesel Prices On May 7, 2024: Oil marketing companies have released petrol and diesel prices for May 7, 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.Recently, the price...

2024-05-07T02:10:00Z

Ukraine’s former Olympian weightlifter Oleksandr Pielieshenko killed in war against Russia

Oleksandr Pielieshenko, Ukraine's double European champion weightlifter and former Olympian, has been killed in the war against Russia. The tragic news was shared by the Ukrainian weightlifting federation on Monday. Pielieshenko, 30, won European gold in 2016 and 2017, and narrowly missed out on a medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics where he came fourth in the 85kg category."It is with great sadness that we have to tell you that the heart of the...

2024-05-07T06:59:16Z

COVID-19 Vaccine: New All-In-One Vaccine Could Be Effective Against All Coronavirus Variants

An all-in-one vaccine currently in development could protect people from future COVID-19 variants, along with SARS, MERS, and new strains of other coronaviruses from other animals. Read on to know more about it.

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BCCI gives verdict on Team India's participation in T20 World Cup after reports of terror threats from Pakistan

Will BCCI send Team India for 2024 T20 World Cup amid reports of terror attack from Pakistan?

2024-05-06T13:06:22Z

Apple Watch saves life: Delhi woman thanks Tim Cook for 'precise and advanced' features; CEO reacts

Apple Watch saves Delhi woman's life by detecting high heart rate, prompting AFib diagnosis. She thanks Tim Cook for advanced heart monitoring features.

2024-05-05T10:58:18Z

HPBOSE 10th Result 2024: Himachal Pradesh Class 10 results declared

HPBOSE Himachal Pradesh Class 10 results declared. Check details here

2024-05-07T05:15:07Z

Charanjit Singh Channi clarifies on his Poonch terror attack remarks

After facing criticism for his remarks regarding the recent terror attack at Poonch district in Jammu and Kashmir, former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Channi said that he only criticised the BJP for trying to exploit such attacks for political gains.

2024-05-07T00:58:26Z

US soldier detained in Russia on criminal charges, White House confirms

Russia on Tuesday remanded a US soldier in custody until July in the far eastern city of Vladivostok after he was detained on suspicion of theft. The US Army said the soldier, identified by a court in Vladivostok as Gordon Black, had been detained on criminal charges. It withheld details, citing the sensitivity of the case.

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All you need to know about FLiRT, the new Covid-19 variant detected in the US

It is essential to prevent the infection of this variant, by following Covid-appropriate steps of practicing social distancing, masking, and hand sanitising, said Dr Manjusha Agarwal, senior consultant, internal medicine, Gleneagles Hospitals Parel Mumbai

2024-05-07T13:43:26Z

Bulldozer used to remove pro-Palestinian protesters at Amsterdam University

Dutch riot police used a bulldozer to remove tents and barricades erected by pro-Palestine students on the campus of Amsterdam University. A video showed the police using batons to drive away the protesting students.

2024-05-07T14:15:21Z

Kerala reports 10 cases of West Nile Virus: All you need to know

Of the 10 infections in Kerala, nine have recovered while one is under treatment at a private hospital in Kozhikode

2024-05-07T10:49:29Z

Cyberattack hits UK defence ministry targeting armed forces' personnel data

British officials have reported that the names and bank details of numerous British military personnel have been compromised in a security breach within a payroll system. The ministry of defense said Defense Secretary Grant Shapps would make a statement in the House of Commons on Tuesday afternoon “setting out the multi-point plan to support and protect personnel.”

2024-05-07T09:32:10Z

Following pardon by trial court in UAPA case, Delhi HC orders release of NewsClick HR head Amit Chakraborty

The HC noted that Chakraborty was arrested on October 3, 2023 and had been in custody since then whereas trial in the matter had not yet begun as the investigation has yet not entirely concluded .

2024-05-06T20:33:45Z

Graphite India shares fall despite 550% dividend, Q4 profit nearly halves

Shares of Graphite India Ltd. fell as much as 5% on Tuesday after the company recommended a dividend of ₹11 per share of face value of ₹2 each. This is the highest payout announced by the company since June 2019, when it paid ₹35 per share to shareholders.The dividend announcement is subject to approval of shareholders at the company's Annual General Meeting, date for which will be announced in due course.Post approval from shareholders, the...

2024-05-07T09:46:09Z

Brazil battles unprecedented floods: Landslides, collapsed bridges, thousands displaced as rivers overflow

As torrential rains wreaked havoc, over 155 individuals were injured, while the deluge forced a staggering 88,000 people from their residences. Seeking refuge, approximately 16,000 sought shelter in schools, gymnasiums, and other makeshift accommodations. (Image: Reuters) The aftermath of the floods unveiled a scene of utter devastation, with landslides, washed-out roads, and collapsed bridges crippling transportation infrastructure across the state. (Image: Reuters) Reports of electricity and communication outages further compounded the crisis, leaving more than 800,000 individuals without access to clean water, as confirmed by the civil defense agency. (Image: Reuters) Amid the chaos, dramatic rescue efforts unfolded. Many were airlifted from remote areas to safety. Meanwhile, in the town of Canoas, residents banded together, forming human chains in waist-deep waters to ferry stranded individuals to safety. (Image: Reuters) The Guaiba river reached unprecedented levels, surpassing records set during the historic 1941 deluge. State Governor Eduardo Leite emphasised the unparalleled scale of destruction, calling for a monumental rebuilding effort akin to a "Marshall Plan." (Image: Reuters) Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, accompanied by a high-level delegation, including Defense Minister José Múcio and Environment Minister Marina Silva, toured the inundated streets of Porto Alegre. (Image: Reuters) Meanwhile, Pope Francis extended his prayers to the beleaguered population of Rio Grande do Sul during Sunday mass at the Vatican, urging solace for the deceased and solace for those displaced from their homes. (Image: Reuters) The relentless downpour, which commenced on Monday and persisted through Sunday, inundated vast swathes of the region with over 300 millimeters of rainfall in some areas. (Image: Reuters) This cataclysmic event marks the fourth environmental disaster in the state within a year, following deadly floods in 2023. (Image: Reuters) Experts attribute the extreme weather patterns to the El Niño phenomenon, exacerbating the impacts of climate change. (Image: Reuters)

2024-05-06T11:49:01Z

Jharkhand cash seizure: Congress says secretary in eye of storm worked under BJP minister too

Row after Enforcement Directorate seized crores in cash from house help of Sanjiv Lal, personal secretary to Jharkhand minister Alamgir Alam

2024-05-06T12:37:22Z

'100-200 zyada lelo par next IPL...': Fan's special request for CSK legend MS Dhoni

In the 11 matches played in the season thus far, Dhoni has delighted fans with quite a few incredible cameos at the death having hit the ball at a strike rate of over 224. Dhoni has only been dismissed a couple of times this IPL season. With 6 wins and 5 losses in 11 matches, the defending champions currently sit at the 3rd spot on the points table.

2024-05-06T11:18:40Z

Bhagyashri Borse Joins The Sets Of Vijay Devarakonda’s Cop Film

Bhagyashri Borse earlier made appearances in Yaariyan 2 in Hindi. While the actress made her Telugu debut with Mr Bachchan, starring Ravi Teja, she also bagged Vijay Deverakonda’s yet-to-be-titled film. Director Gowtam Tinnanuri has seen Bhagyashri’s portfolio and also her performance in Yaariyan 2. She has joined the film sets in Vizag

2024-05-06T13:43:09Z

TikTok sues govt to block US divest or ban law

TikTok sued the US government over a new law that will force its Chinese parent company ByteDance Ltd. to divest the popular video app or face a ban across the country.The lawsuit marks the first legal challenge since Congress passed the law in April. TikTok has argued that the law will stifle free speech and hurt creators and small business owners who benefit economically from the the platform. The company previously said that it spent more...

2024-05-07T18:02:46Z

Narendra Modi on ₹20 crore cash haul: 'Congress made servant's house black money godown'

PM Narendra Modi attacked the Gandhis, asking why "mountains of cash" are often recovered from those "close to the first family of the Congress."

2024-05-06T12:27:54Z

2 Ukrainian security officials held for plotting President Zelenskyy's assassination, says Kyiv

Ukraine said the officials were involved in a plot coordinated by Russia to assassinate senior Ukrainian officials, including President Volodymyr Zelensky.

2024-05-07T12:23:43Z

HYBE-ADOR Feud: Police Accelerate Investigation Into CEO Min Hee-Jin's Alleged Misconduct Due To 'Public Interest'

Commissioner Cho Ji-ho has vowed to accelerate the investigation into the complaint filed by HYBE against ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin. Read to know more!

2024-05-07T14:01:24Z

Gainers and Losers: 10 stocks that moved the most on May 7

On May 7, the Sensex was down 383.69 points or 0.52 percent at 73,511.85, and the Nifty was down 140.20 points or 0.62 percent at 22,302.50. About 1042 shares advanced, 2633 shares declined, and 110 shares unchanged. Route Mobile | CMP Rs 1,454 | Shares of Route Mobile, a cloud communications platform service provider fell 5 percent after the company reported disappointing Q4 results. Net profit declined 9 percent on year to Rs 95.2 crore due to several one-off pressures. M&M Financial Services | CMP Rs 257.20 | M&M Financial Services declined 1 percent after the non-bank lender disappointed Street with its weak Q4FY24 performance. This prompted brokerages to trim guidance for FY25 and reduce target prices on the counter. HUL | CMP Rs 2,373.55 | Shares of HUL and other FMCG stocks surged in the session after commentary from companies after Q4 results have been positive. Despite largely unchanged demand trends from the previous quarter, volumes have seen a minor uptick, with rural recovery on the horizon. Cartrade Tech | CMP Rs 849.95 | Cartrade Tech stock surged 4 percent after the company’s net profit increased by 50 percent to Rs 22.5 crore in the March quarter. The company's revenue surged 51 percent YoY to Rs 145.27 crore, largely helped by OLX’s classifieds business. CG Power and Industrial Solutions | CMP Rs 572 | Shares of CG Power and Industrial Solutions zoomed 4 percent after the company’s surprise margin growth in the quarter. The company reported a Rs 2,190 crore in consolidated revenue for the quarter ended March, higher by 15 percent on an annual basis, largely in-line with estimates. The gross margins surged 110 basis points year-on-year to 31.3 percent, led by a better product mix, pricing power and exports mix. Lupin | CMP Rs 1,609 | Lupin stock plunged 4 percent after the company reported lower-than-expected rise in its Q4 FY24 net profit, dragged by a spike in raw material costs. The drugmaker recorded a net profit of Rs 359.4 crore for the March quarter, well below CNBC-TV18's estimate of Rs 498.9 crore. However, the bottomline was up 52 percent year-on-year from Rs 235.96 crore clocked in the same period last year. Titagarh Rail Systems | CMP Rs 1,086 | Shares of Titagarh Rail Systems jumped 5 percent after Morgan Stanley initiated coverage on Titagarh Rail Systems with an overweight rating, stating that the firm will be a beneficiary of the revival in the Indian railways. Morgan Stanley issued a target price of Rs 1,285 per share, which indicates an upside of around 24 percent. The valuation is 35x FY26 PE, which Morgan Stanley said is fair given strong earnings visibility and improving return ratios. Marico | CMP Rs 582.10 | Marico stock rallied 10 percent after brokerages increased ratings for the stock after brokerages increased rating on the stock due to turn around in demand and management’s measures to increase volumes and market share. Nuvama has upgraded the stock to 'buy' while City raised its target price on the stock. Motilal has a 'buy' rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 625 per share. Godrej Consumer Products | CMP Rs 1,320 | Shares of Godrej Consumer Products rose 5 percent after the company’s fourth quarter earnings exceeded expectations, as increasing domestic volumes and better-than-expected international growth kept brokerages bullish. The consumer staples player reported a total revenue of Rs 3,385.61 crore, rising 6 percent from Rs 3,200.16 crore a year ago. SRF | CMP Rs 2,400 | SRF stock nosdived 7 percent as the company reported a 24 percent year-on-year (YoY) decline in consolidated net profit at Rs 422 crore for the fourth quarter of FY24. Its revenue from operations dipped 5 percent to Rs 3570 crore. During the quarter, the Specialty Chemicals Business continued to face headwinds due to inventory rationalization by certain key customers, while performing better than Q3FY24, the company said.

2024-05-07T11:17:14Z

'Equally Liable': Supreme Court's Big Warning To Celebrities, Influencers On Misleading Ads

The verdict came on Tuesday during the hearing of the Patanjali Ayurved misleading advertisements case, where the Court took a firm stance on deceptive commercials.

2024-05-07T13:32:19Z

Why Did PM Modi Ask Journalists To Drink More Water? Know The Importance Of Hydration In Summer

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, after casting his vote for the Lok Sabha elections in Ahmedabad, urged the journalists covering the events to take care of their health and drink lots of water to avoid dehydration. Read on to know what dehydration is and why does your body need water.

2024-05-07T06:01:53Z

iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone 15 top list of best-selling smartphones in first quarter of 2024

iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone 15 emerged as the best-selling smartphones of the year's first quarter. On the third and fourth spot are iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 14.

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Texas flood kills 2 children, school shuts down, rescue operations underway

While forecasters predicted a decline in storm activity in southeastern Texas, the aftermath of the heavy rains persisted, with high water levels.

2024-05-06T16:01:25Z

Disney+ Hotstar's paid subscriber base drops 2.3 million to 36 million

Walt Disney's streaming service Disney+ Hotstar lost 2.3 million paid subscribers for the second quarter ended March 30, 2024. This marks the service's return to subscriber losses after witnessing a quarter of paid member growth. Disney+ Hotstar's paid member base dropped to 36 million for the quarter, down 6 percent from 38.3 million paid members in the previous quarter. Walt Disney follows an October to September financial year. The streaming...

2024-05-07T11:41:37Z

'Utter nonsense': Sanju Samson's controversial dismissal puts umpires in line of fire, again

The controversial umpiring call took place in the 16th over of the Royals chase when Sanju Samson smashed a Mukesh Kumar delivery to long-on.As DC's Shai Hope claimed the catch at the fence, Samson started to walk off while the on-field umpires referred it upstairs to check Hope's claim of the catch. The third umpire declared the catch clean and went on to give Samson out.

2024-05-07T18:23:17Z

10-year-old boy runs foodcart in Delhi after father's death

A 10-year-old boy, Jaspreet Singh from Tilak Nagar in Delhi, goes to school by day and runs a food cart by night.

2024-05-07T17:47:01Z

Bengaluru Rains: Waterlogged roads, fallen trees, hailstorm grip city days after severe water crisis

Bengaluru witnessed heavy rainfall leading to fallen trees and waterlogging, impacting traffic. KSNDC issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms. Waterlogging was reported at multiple locations including Hebbal flyover, Veerannapalya, and Maharani underpass.

2024-05-06T15:23:47Z

Apple Let Loose event: When and where to watch new iPad launches online

Apple's Let Loose event, after a two-year break, is expected to introduce new iPads and accessories. Rumours suggest an all-new iPad Pro with the Apple M4 chip.

2024-05-07T13:16:57Z

Tesla Lays Off Indian Techie After 7 Years Who Was Promoted Last Month

With the ongoing appraisal season, employees are eagerly expecting a raise for their hard work. Despite that, many employees have to face the brunt of being laid off in the tech industry. Amid the layoffs, an Indian employee has found herself facing a devastating blow as she was asked to leave after working at a popular tech company for more than seven years. The company is none other than Tesla.The tech giants first started their layoffs last...

2024-05-07T10:26:13Z

OpenAI joins AI content alliance as Election Commission warns of deepfakes

OpenAI has joined C2PA, which includes members such as Google and Microsoft.The company was also one of the signatories of the Munich accord.The body will look to develop common standards for identifying AI content online.

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'All 50, Not Just 49...': PM Modi Sets Record Straight On Anti-Muslim Allegations | Times Now Exclusive

In an exclusive interview with Times Group Editor-In-Chief Navika Kumar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi staunchly refuted allegations of anti-Muslim sentiment within his government, asserting his administration's commitment to inclusivity. During the 80-minute conversation, PM Modi addressed accusations head-on, accusing the Opposition of fear-mongering for political gain and highlighting their historical pattern of baseless vilification.

2024-05-06T17:19:39Z

SC to decide on Kejriwal's interim bail today

On May 3, the apex court mentioned that it might think about giving Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal a temporary release due to the current Lok Sabha elections. "This may take time. But if the case takes time, we may consider the question of interim bail due to elections," Justice Sanjiv Khanna remarked orally. However, he made it clear, repeatedly, that the bench has not decided anything in this regard and was merely posing a query to the ED counsel to...

2024-05-06T19:53:07Z

The Titans bolster wide receiving group by adding Tyler Boyd, AP source says

NASHVILLE, Tenn.: The Tennessee Titans have bolstered their wide receiving group by reuniting first-year coach Brian Callahan with someone he knows very well in Tyler Boyd, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Tuesday.Tennessee agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $4.5 million Tuesday, the person told the AP on condition of anonymity because the agreement has not been announced.The Titans declined to comment when asked...

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