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Apple's poached dozens of Googlers with AI talent in recent years, report says

At least 36 Google staff with AI expertise have joined Apple since 2018, according to a Financial Times analysis of LinkedIn profiles.

Russia strikes Ukrainian port of Odesa; 3 killed

A Russian missile attack killed three people and injured three others in the Ukrainian port of Odesa early on Wednesday, regional Governor Oleh Kiper said.Kiper, writing on the Telegram messaging app, said the attack damaged civilian infrastructure.He said the strike was carried out by a ballistic missile, but provided no further details.Kiper and Odesa Mayor Hennadii Trukhanov had reported a series of loud explosions.Reuters could not...

Delhi HC restrains Ashneer Grover from selling shares transferred by Bhavik Koladiya

The Delhi High Court on April 30 restrained former managing director of BharatPe, Ashneer Grover from alienating, creating any third party rights on the shares transferred to him by co-founder Bhavik Koladiya. The court noted that the interim order will remain in place till the time the litigation between Grover and Koladiya is disposed off. Koldiya had initiated this litigation against Ashneer Grover alleging that the latter did not pay for the...

PM Modi condoles passing away of Sarada Math head in Kolkata

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the fifth president of Sri Sarada Math and Ramakrishna Sarada Mission on her demise on Tuesday and said she will be remembered for her monumental service to society.“Pravrajika Anandaprana Mataji, the Most Revered President of Sri Sarada Math and Ramakrishna Sarada Mission will be remembered f...

BIG Breakthrough! Ten Naxals Gunned Down In Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur-Kanker Border

Ten Naxals, including three women, were gunned down on Tuesday during an encounter with security forces along the border area of Narayanpur and Kanker districts in Chhattisgarh. This is the second major strike on Naxalites in 15 days.

Russian missile attack claims at least 5 lives in Odesa, 'Harry Potter castle' engulfed

Russian missile attack on Odesa's 'Harry Potter castle' led to casualties. Iskander-M missile with cluster warhead caused devastation. Unverified videos capture aftermath. Mayor condemns the violence. Witness Maria recalls the chaos. Academy president injured in the attack.

This is why Patanjali's licenses for 14 products are cancelled

Uttarakhand suspends 14 Patanjali products due to misleading ads. Supreme Court reviews Ramdev's apology publication, criticizes ad size. Patanjali directed to stop disease treatment claims as per 1954 Act.

'Left With No Choice': Columbia University Issues Statement After Cops Storm Campus Building To Detain Protesters

Columbia University released a statement following the start of the NYPD's operation on campus and moving on protesters occupying Hamilton Hall. The officers broke a second-floor window to enter the occupied building, Hamilton Hall, then led demonstrators in zip ties onto law enforcement buses parked near campus.

World Street | Binance founder sentenced, Elon Musk axes Supercharger team, Starbucks' challenge, Viking Holdings IPO, and more

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao sentenced to 4 months in prison for money laundering. Tesla slashes Supercharger team amid broader staff cuts. Starbucks laments Q2 earnings miss. Amazon surpasses Q1 expectations with ad and cloud growth. South Korea's exports surge, US demand drives growth. Viking Holdings prices IPO to raise $1.54 billion. All this and more on this edition of World Street. Binance Boss BinnedChangpeng Zhao, the former CEO of...

Hush Money Case: US court imposes $9,000 penalty on Donald Trump for violating gag order

The former president was punished on Tuesday by the New York judge overseeing his hush money trial for disobeying a gag order, and the judge threatened to put him in jail if he broke the order again.The 77-year-old Trump was found in contempt of court by Judge Juan Merchan for disobeying a directive not to disparage witnesses, jurors, court employees, or their families in public.For nine distinct instances of breaking the gag order, Merchan...

Why do political parties want EC to delay 7 May polls in J&K’s Anantnag?

Ahead of the polls in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag, some political parties want the voting to be delayed.Four outfits have all asked the Election Commission to postpone the 7 May vote for the Lok Sabha seat in Anantnag-Rajouri.According to Indian Express, the BJP, the J&K Apni Party, the People’s Conference and the Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) have approached the Election Commission of India to postpone the vote.All four parties have...

Woman Visiting Hospital for Scan Told She Has Been Dead 4 Months

A woman in the UK went to the hospital for a scan, only to be told that she had died. Susan Johnson, 62, of Scarborough, England, was visiting Bridlington Hospital last year when staff, while going through her medical record, showed her that she had officially been dead for four months.

Patanjali ads case: File on record original page of all newspapers where apology was issued, SC tells Ramdev

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked yoga guru Baba Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna to file on record original page of each newspaper in which public apology was issued in connection with the Patanjali misleading ads case.Misleading ads by Patanjali: Supreme Court asks counsel of Yog Guru Baba Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna to file on record original page of each newspaper in which public apology was issued.Supreme Court exempts the personal...

Exclusive: Here's when Akshay Kumar starts shooting Jolly LLB 3 in Ajmer

We get details on how the shoot of Jolly LLB 3 is set to shape up in Ajmer with both Arshad Warsi and Akshay Kumar.

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Days before Congress Indore nominee withdrew, court added attempt to murder charge in 17-yr-old case

Akshay Bam withdrew his nomination and joined BJP on Monday; Congress says he was under pressure because of the case against him

Covid-19 Vaccine | AstraZeneca Admits Covishield Jab Has Rare Side-Effect. Should You Worry? | N18V

Thrombosis Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS) -- a blood clot disorder -- is a rare side effect of AstraZeneca's Covid vaccine, and the risks far outweigh the benefits of the jab, doctors said today.This comes after reports said that AstraZeneca has for the first time accepted in court documents that its vaccine, developed in partnership with Oxford University, can raise the risk of a rare and serious blood clot.#covisheild #covaxin #astrazeneca #covidvaccine #news18

Manchester United CEO and CFO to Step Down by End of Season

Manchester United announced more changes to its executive structure on Tuesday as the new era under co-owner Jim Ratcliffe continues to take shape.Interim CEO Patrick Stewart and chief financial officer Cliff Baty will step down at the end of the season by mutual consent, the club said.Jean-Claude Blanc, CEO of Ratcliffe’s INEOS Sport, will take over as chief executive until former Manchester City executive Omar Berrada takes on the role on July...

Punjab Board Class 12th Results: Ludhiana mechanic’s son Ekampreet tops state with 100% marks

While some students leave playing sports to prepare for board exams, Ekampreet had gone to Chhattisgarh just few days before his final exams to participate in National School Games where he won a gold medal in gatka.

High court pulls up Delhi govt over vacant posts in child rights commission

The court issued notices to the centre, Delhi government and DCPCR, posting the next hearing to July 16

New Zealand announce one-off Test against Afghanistan

New Zealand Cricket confirmed a Test match against Afghanistan in September, despite Cricket Australia postponing a T20 series due to concerns over women's rights in Taliban-led Afghanistan. NZC believes dialogue and participation are more effective than isolation. Cricket's popularity in Afghanistan grows, but women face barriers. NZC advocates for women's cricket in Afghanistan and emphasizes inclusivity.

US media report names RAW officer in alleged plot to take out Gurpatwant Pannun; MEA responds

Soon after the name and other details of the RAW official who was allegedly involved in the assassination plot of Pannun were out in a report, the White House claimed that India is taking the allegations regarding the assassination plot of the Khalistan separatist leader in the US seriously. However, the White House refrained from commenting on the FBI probe into the matter and the criminal case filed by the Department of Justice.

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on May 1

The day of May 1 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore Delhi's culture. Check it out here!

Indonesia: Mount Ruang volcano erupts, thousands evacuated over tsunami threat

Ruang, located in Indonesia's North Sulawesi province, erupted at around 01:15 am local time on Tuesday (1715 GMT Monday) and then twice more that morning, the volcanology agency said

The Breakfast Club: NewsWrap: Here's What's Happening In And Around The World | World News | News18

The Breakfast Club: NewsWrap: Here's What's Happening In And Around The World | World News | News18#NewsWrap: Here's what's happening in & around the world 🌎UK's King Charles visits Cancer centreJersey woman gets pig kidney transplantUSDA mandates beef testing across U.S. states & more!#WorldNews #IndiaNews #IsraelGazaWar #KingCharles #UnitedStates #RoyalVisitUK #KidneyTransplantSuccess #BeefSafetyMandate #E_VapingAwareness #AI #Food #FoodAwarreness #EndangeredSpecies #Cigerretes #Israel #Palestine #ColumbiaUniversity #news18 n18oc_india

'I won't quit, won't leave': Chinese scientist who released coronavirus genome defiant after being evicted from his lab

Chinese scientist Zhang Yongzhen, who was the first to publish the genome of the coronavirus causing Covid-19, is holding a protest after being evicted from his lab in Shanghai.Zhang is staging a sit-in protest after being locked out of his lab. While the authorities have said they have offered an alternative space to Zhang, he has said the new facility does not have safety features needed to carry out his research. He has also said that the new...

Holloman AFB Crash: F-16 Fighter Jet Down Outside Air Force Base In Otero County, New Mexico

An F-16 fighter jet reportedly crashed outside Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico.

More Layoffs In Tesla: Elon Musk Dismisses Hundreds Of Employees Including Senior Director- Check Details

In an email to senior managers, Musk emphasized the necessity of stringent cost reduction measures. He expressed frustration over the pace of job cuts and urged executives to prioritize headcount reduction.

Harshit Rana Fined 100 Per Cent of His Match Fees and Suspended for One Game for Breaching IPL Code of Conduct

Kolkata Knight Riders pacer Harshit Rana has been fined 100 per cent of his match fees and suspended for one match for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct for his actions during the Indian Premier League (IPL) clasha against Delhi Capitals at the Eden Gardens.“Rana committed a Level 1 offence under Article 2.5 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct. He admitted to the offence and accepted the Match Referee’s sanction. For Level 1 breaches of the Code of...

Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi Dhule candidate unlikely to contest May 20 polls

The Bombay High Court adjourned the hearing on plea of Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi Dhule candidate Abdur Rahman to May 3, which is the last day of filing nomination.

Pak dissident claims Islamabad orchestrated acid attack against him in UK

Former minister Shahzad Akbar sues Pakistan govt, alleging orchestrated acid attack at his UK home. Legal action includes claims of harassment, physical injury, and emotional distress. Pakistan denies involvement, police investigate, no arrests made.

Godrej family seals deal to split 127-year-old conglomerate. Check all details here

In this realignment, Godrej Enterprises Group will be under the stewardship of 75-year-old Jamshyd Godrej, assuming the roles of Chairperson and Managing Director. Meanwhile, Godrej Industries Group (GIG) will be chaired by 73-year-old Nadir Godrej.

Heatwave relief for these states soon

IMD forecasts heat wave conditions in east India to gradually abate as schools close for vacation. But there is no relief in sight for south India. On the other hand, IMD has forecast rainfall for many hilly states.

Google layoffs: Ex-employees say company ‘scaring employees’ over Israel protest

Google layoffs: Google announced that it was dismissing 28 employees who disrupted operations at office locations while protesting Project Nimbus.

Apple iPad, Pixel 8a, OnePlus Nord 4: Tech launches in May 2024

May has multiple tech launches lined up for smartphone enthusiasts, with each product promising innovative and improved features. From Apple and OnePlus to Google and Samsung, several tech giants are expected to come up with their latest products in the coming weeks. Here's a look at some of the upcoming tech launches in May 2024:Let LooseApple is all set to host its mega 'Let Loose' event on May 7. The company is expected to unveil its new iPad...

HSBC CEO Noel Quinn quits after 37 years of service, search for successor on

Meanwhile, the bank has begun a formal process of finding a successor, considering both internal and external candidates. Noel will continue as Group Chief Executive during this process and ensure a smooth and orderly transition.

JD(S) will suspend MP Prajwal Revanna over scandal, says HD Kumaraswamy

Former Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy of JD(S) said Monday his nephew and Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna will be suspended after Tuesday’s core committee meeting of the party in Hubballi, amidst efforts to distance ex-PM HD Deve Gowda and himself from an alleged sex scandal involving the 33-year-old parliamentarian, who is seeking re-election in alliance with BJP.

'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.

Terms for Mike Tyson's fight with Jake Paul include heavier gloves, shorter rounds

AUSTIN, Texas: Mike Tyson’s fight against Jake Paul in Texas this summer has been sanctioned as a competitive boxing match rather than an exhibition, and the rounds will be shorter and the gloves will be heavier.The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation this week approved terms for the July 20 fight at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.Netflix will provide live coverage of the bout between the 27-year-old Paul, a social media star-turned-boxer,...

Imam among 6 killed as gunman attacks mosque in Afghanistan's Herat

A gunman stormed a mosque in western Afghanistan, opening fire and killing six people as they were praying, a Taliban official said.

WhatsApp Will Soon Block You From Chatting Temporarily If Users Violate Its Rules: All Details

WhatsApp has a very strict policy of banning accounts who violate its rules. We have seen people forwarding messages marked as spam in some countries. But soon, the messaging app will have the option of restricting users from starting a new chat temporarily. The new feature is under development and we expect the beta version to get it soon. It seems the Meta-owned platform has realised that banning accounts for all reasons isn’t right, so...

Indian coaches were suspended, fined at archery World Cup

TOI has learnt that Indian archers were without team officials/coaches for a major part of the April 23-28 tournament because the world body barred them from the field of play (FoP) area.

158 Punjab government school students cleared JEE (Main), says CM Bhagwant Mann

Of the 158 students, 23 are from Mohali, 22 from Jalandhar, 20 from Ferozepur and 20 from Ludhiana. The CM attributed the result to “revolutionary education reforms” in the state

Google To Pay Around $6 Million to News Corp To Develop AI Content: Report

(Reuters) -Alphabet-owned Google has agreed to pay News Corp, owner of the Wall Street Journal, between $5 million and $6 million annually to develop new AI-related content and products, the Information reported on Tuesday.The new arrangement is part of a longstanding partnership between Google and News Corp, the report said, citing a News Corp employee and another person close to the deal."We absolutely do not have an AI content licensing deal...

'Bitcoin Jesus' arrested in Spain for US tax evasion, mail fraud

An early investor in bitcoins dubbed the "Bitcoin Jesus" has been arrested in Spain on US charges that he evaded paying at least $48 million in taxes, the US Department of Justice said on Tuesday.Roger Ver, 45, was charged with mail fraud and tax evasion in an indictment filed in federal court in Los Angeles that was unsealed following his arrest in Spain during the weekend, the department said.The US Supreme Court last year dismissed an unnamed...

From DPS Dwarka to Amity, list of schools that received bomb threat in Delhi-NCR

According to the Delhi Police, the bomb threat was received by Delhi Public School's (DPS) Dwarka and Vasant Kunj units, Mother Marry School in East Mayur Vihar, Sanskriti School, Amity School in Pushp Vihar and DAV School in South West Delhi, among others.

Suniel Shetty can't wait to get back to ‘action', shares look from new project

Suniel Shetty is all set to return to action. The actor shared his look from the new project, for which he will collaborate with Lionsgate.

Over 40 People Dead in Kenya After a Dam Burst Causing Flash Floods & Displacing Hundreds

US Stock Market: 3 reasons behind Dow Jones' 570 points crash; Nasdaq cracks 2%

US Market News Today, Dow Jones Crash: The Dow Jones Industrial Average crashed 570.17 points or 1.47 per cent to close at 37,823.57. Tech heavyweight Nasdaq Composite lost 325.26 points or 2.04 per cent to finish at 15,657.82.

IPS officer compulsorily retired gets CAT relief

The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) has nullified the compulsory retirement of IPS officer Gurjinder Pal Singh from service and directed his reinstatement with all related benefits within a period of four weeks. The officer from the 1991 batch was serving as ADG in Chhattisgarh when he was retired involuntarily from service following a raid by the anti-corruption bureau (ACB).