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Petrol, Diesel Fresh Prices Announced: Check Rates In Your City On May 8

Petrol and Diesel Prices On May 8, 2024: Oil marketing companies have released petrol and diesel prices for May 8, 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...

2024-05-08T02:13:52Z

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

Google Layoffs in US May Hold Some Good News for Engineers in India - Here's the Latest Updates from Tech Giant

Amidst the workforce adjustments, affected employees are offered the opportunity to apply for available positions within the company.

2024-05-07T10:31:47Z

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Actor Shekhar Suman, former Congress leader Radhika Khera join BJP

Actor Shekhar Suman and former Congress leader Radhika Khera on Tuesday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). "The manner in which I was misbehaved with on the land of Kaushalya Mata for being a devotee of Ram, for having darshan of Ram Lalla, I would not have been able to reach here if I had not got the protection of the BJP government, the Modi government. Today's Congress is not Mahatma Gandhi's Congress, it is anti-Ram, anti-Hindu...

2024-05-07T07:13:25Z

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

Tamil Nadu: Caste violence victim, transgender felicitated for clearing 12 exams

Chinnadurai, 17, secured 78 per cent while transgender student, A Nivetha, secured 47.1 per cent in the 12 examinations after facing adversities. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin felicitated both of them on Tuesday at the Secretariat.

2024-05-08T00:16:49Z

Trudeau’s plane refused landing at Amritsar in 2018 till he agreed to meet Amarinder, report

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau and his defence minister Harjit Singh Sajjan were not allowed to land in Amritsar in Feb 2018 until they had agreed to meet the then Punjab CM, Capt Amarinder Singh, according to a report in Globe and Mail, a Canadian newspaper, on Tuesday. The newspaper's report comes within days of the arrest of three Punjabi youths in connection with the murder of pro-Khalistan separatist and chief of the banned Khalistan Tiger...

2024-05-07T19:43:56Z

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

2024-05-08T07:08:43Z

'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

Delhi Sizzles At 42 Degrees On Season's Hottest Day; Heatwave Sweeps 5 Other States

Delhi experienced its hottest day of the season on Tuesday clocking a maximum temperature of 42 degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). This was the maximum temperature recorded in the national capital this summer so far, surpassing the previous hottest day recorded was May 5, when the maximum temperature settled at 41.1 degrees Celsius.As per the weatherman, the Najafgarh area of Delhi recorded the maximum...

2024-05-07T15:13:29Z

Earnings review: Voltas shares drop over 9% on weak Q4 results; should you still buy?

Voltas shares dropped over 9% as weak Q4FY24 results showed a 22.75% decline in net profit due to higher expenses. Despite a 42% rise in revenue, total expenses also increased. Operating margin dropped, causing the stock to fall 9.1% to ₹1,261.65.

2024-05-08T07:36:54Z

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's wife loses Rs 800 crore as key stock tanks

A key stock in the portfolio of Rekha Jhunjhunwala tanked over 7%, resulting in a loss of over Rs 800 crore.

2024-05-07T09:44:41Z

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

AstraZeneca Pulls COVID Vaccine from EU, Begins Global Withdrawal | Covid 19 Vaccine Updates |News18

AstraZeneca Pulls COVID Vaccine from EU, Begins Global Withdrawal | Covid 19 Vaccine Updates |News18Anglo-Swedish drugmaker AstraZeneca will withdraw its COVID-19 vaccine worldwide, UK-based media outlet The Telegraph said in a report published Tuesday (local time).The report said that the vaccine can no longer be used in the European Union after the company voluntarily withdrew its “marketing authorisation”.AstraZeneca submitted the application to withdraw the vaccine on March 5 and the application came into effect on May 7. The pharma major will make similar applications in the UK and other countries that had approved the vaccine in the coming months. Their vaccine for Covid was known as Vaxzevria.#AstraZeneca #COVID19n18oc_world

2024-05-08T04:45:03Z

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

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

Kim Soo-hyun to Lee Do-hyun: Baeksang Awards' full winners list

K-drama stars Lee Do-hyun and Kim Soo-hyun won big at the recently held Baeksang Awards in Seoul, South Korea. Check out the complete winners list here.

2024-05-07T14:30:23Z

World Street | AstraZeneca withdraws COVID-19 vaccine, Tiktok fights US ban, AWS' Singapore investment and more

AstraZeneca has discontinued its COVID-19 vaccine globally. Tiktok and its parent Bytedance have fled suit in a US court against the Biden administration's legislation aiming to either ban the app or trigger its divestiture. Amazon Web Services has announced investment plans in Singapore. Reddit has reported its first quarterly earnings since going public. Read all this and more in today's (May 8) edition of World Street. Packing upAstraZeneca...

2024-05-08T03:39:32Z

IPL: Bollywood, sportsmen rule ad volumes

New Delhi: Cricket may be a religion in India, but it's Bollywood celebrities who ironically hog the limelight when it comes to brand endorsements on TV during IPL, the country's biggest sports extravaganza.Superstar Shah Rukh Khan (SRK) seems to be the most visible during this IPL season as he reigned supreme with a 12% share of ad volumes spannin...

2024-05-07T23:56:20Z

Not lax on immigration: Canada minister counters Jaishankar on arrests

Canada's Immigration Minister, Marc Miller, has countered remarks made by India's External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, over the arrests of three Indians in the Hardeep Singh Nijjar murder case. Criticised by Jaishankar for allowing in people with criminal links, Miller said Canada wasn't "lax on immigration".

2024-05-07T08:16:09Z

Hind Rajab's mom tears up after Columbia Uni students rename Hamilton Hall to Hind Hall: ‘I started crying’

The mother of Hind Rajab, a Palestinian girl who was killed by Israeli forces, has opened up after Columbia University's Hamilton Hall was renamed to Hind Hall

2024-05-08T03:26:09Z

Tim Cook announces Apple’s relief efforts for Brazil floods: ‘My heart goes out to…’

Apple CEO Tim Cook announced that the company will be donating to the relief efforts on the ground.

2024-05-08T07:48:56Z

Apple iPhone 16 Launch Price Could Be Higher This Year: What We Know

Apple is set to launch the all-new iPhone 16 series in the second half of 2024, and it is expected that the company will introduce a slew of new features and enhancements. The upcoming lineup may include four models, including the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Amid all the buzz around the iPhone 16 series, some recent speculations have suggested that the latest series will cost more compared to the iPhone 15...

2024-05-08T02:36:33Z

'China behind massive cyberattack on UK armed forces database'

250,000 individuals' data, including MoD personnel, compromised in suspected Chinese cyberattack. Breach sparks concerns over international cybersecurity, leading to diplomatic discussions and potential sanctions.

2024-05-07T11:02:24Z

Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi's Jolly LLB 3 in legal trouble for allegedly making fun of judiciary: Report

A complaint has been filed against Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi's Jolly LLB 3 for allegedly making fun of lawyers and judges in the franchise.

2024-05-07T10:38:27Z

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

Suryakumar Yadav 102 vs SRH: T20 World Cup-bound MI star perfectly times return to form

IPL 2024, MI vs SRH: Suryakumar Yadav hit peak form when he smashed 102 not out in just 51 balls on a not-so-easy pitch for batters at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday. The World No. 1 T20I batter steered MI out of trouble against high-quality pace before making light work of a 174-run chase.

2024-05-07T02:13:37Z

Microsoft layoffs: Multiple Xbox studios closed, teams consolidated as company cuts costs

Microsoft layoffs: This comes as the company undergoes significant restructuring amidst a slowdown in gaming sector.

2024-05-08T05:18:49Z

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.

2024-05-07T15:22:36Z

Unpaid salaries, dirty sets, harassment and threats: Not all is well with Indian television industry

In light of the recent Krishna Mukherjee case, we decode the various issues TV actors face on show sets and how producers address the issues.

2024-05-08T06:53:45Z

April 2024 marks hottest month ever: Unprecedented heat, rain, floods across the globe

The world experienced the warmest April ever, with record heat, rain, and flooding crippling normal life in many countries, according to new data released on Wednesday.It was also the eleventh consecutive month of record-high temperatures, a result of the combined effect of now weakening El Nino and human-caused climate change, the European Union's climate agency Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) said.The average temperature of 15.03...

2024-05-08T04:31:14Z

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

Air India Express cancels nearly 80 flights as cabin crew protests over new employment terms

Air India Express, another Tata Group airline, cancels close to 80 flights due to crew unrest over new employment terms. Cabin crew reported sick en masse, affecting 40 per cent of the airline's daily schedule. Tatas, merging airlines, face challenges amid complaints from passengers. Successful merger crucial for Indian aviation growth.

2024-05-08T06:53:16Z

'Gave So Much Time, Sacrificed Sleep': Indian Engineer, Laid Off By Tesla, Faces H1-B Visa Deadline

The man worked at the company for nearly six years in the United States. However, following the news, he took to LinkedIn to express his pain and disappointment.

2024-05-07T13:08:17Z

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

Arvind Kejriwal hearing: Supreme Court calls delay, ED says interim bail to set wrong precedent

Arvind Kejriwal hearing: The Supreme Court noted that the Enforcement Directorate had taken two years to unearth something.

2024-05-07T07:44:01Z

Kim Jong Un Mourns Death Of ‘North Korea's Goebbels’ Kim Ki Nam

North Korea’s former propaganda chief, credited with masterminding the personality cult surrounding the ruling Kim dynasty, has died, state media said Wednesday, with leader Kim Jong Un photographed bowing at his funeral bier.Kim Ki Nam died on Tuesday due to old age and “multiple organ dysfunction”, having been treated at a hospital since 2022, the country’s official Korean Central News Agency said. He was 94.Kim Jong Un visited the funeral...

2024-05-08T03:40:46Z

Michigan Tornado: Portage FedEx Facility Collapses After Twister | VIDEO

A tornado caused severe damage in Michigan's Portage on Tuesday. The FedeEx facility in the town collapsed after the twister passed through the town. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued tornado warnings for several west Michigan counties as the large tornado headed into Kalamazoo. The FedEx facility in Portage is on 6180 Corporate Ave. ​​​

2024-05-07T23:40:04Z

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

IRAS officer slams Puma ad featuring Milind Soman jogging on railway tracks: ‘It’s treated as trespassing’

Sharing the ad on X, IRAS Rupanagudi asked the sportswear brand to put a disclaimer on the video

2024-05-06T10:57:40Z

Stock market crash: Investors lose ₹5.5 lakh crore as Sensex, Nifty fall today

Stock market crash: PowerGrid, JSW Steel, Tata Steel, NTPC, IndusInd Bank, HCL Tech, Tata Motors, M&M, ICICI Bank, Titan and Axis Bank led the losses on Sensex.

2024-05-07T09:54:42Z

'Karnataka Govt Wanted To Do HD Revanna's Character Assassination': HD Kumaraswamy

The JD(S) party made their first official statement on the alleged Prajwal Revanna Sex Scandal case. Former Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy conducted a press conference on Tuesday.

2024-05-07T08:31:27Z

6 Counting Machines, 12 Hours: ED Seizes Rs 35 Crore Cash With Confidential Letter From Jharkhand Minister's Staff

It took almost 12 hours and six counting machines as the Enforcement Directorate recovered a stash of cash worth Rs 35.23 crore from the residence of a domestic help, allegedly associated with a senior minister of Jharkhand, Alamgir Alam on Monday. However, the most interesting part was not the recovery of cash, but the presence of an official communication between the ED and the state government, with the stash of the cash.The official letter...

2024-05-07T03:49:13Z

‘Commercial reasons’: Astrazeneca withdraws Covid vaccine, weeks after report on rare side effects

The pharmaceutical company is being sued in a class action over claims that its vaccine against Covid-19, developed with the University of Oxford, caused death and serious injury, including TTS

2024-05-08T03:16:23Z

Drake's Toronto Mansion In Spotlight As Shooting Takes Place Outside His Property, One Injured

A shooting incident has taken place outside Canadian rapper Drake's Tornoto mansion. While the star musician was not injured when the shooting took place, reports have confirmed that a member from his security team has sustained serious injuries. Read on to know more about this unfortunate incident below.

2024-05-08T03:03:39Z

HPBOSE 10th Result 2024: Ridhima Sharma tops HP Board class 10th exam, details inside

HPBOSE Himachal Pradesh Class 10 results declared. Check pass percentage and toppers details here

2024-05-07T05:43:22Z

IPL 2024: Ashwin takes three wickets but pacers allow Delhi Capitals post 221/8 against RR in must-win clash

Veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin jolted Delhi Capitals with wickets in his successive overs but pacer Avesh Khan bled runs as the hosts posted 221 for eight in their must-win contest against Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in New Delhi on Tuesday.

2024-05-07T16:37:51Z

J&K: Two terrorists including top commander of LeT affiliate 'The Resistance Front' killed in Kulgam

Two terrorists, including Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Basit Dar, were killed in a joint operation by security forces in Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Dar was involved in multiple attacks.

2024-05-07T13:57:00Z

Eminent Director Harikumar Passes Away; Kerala CM Offers Condolences

Renowned director and screenwriter Harikumar passed away after a long battle with cancer at a private hospital in Thiruvananthapuram. The director was famous for his adaptations of films from Malayalam literature. He had won the National Award for Best Malayalam Film for his 1994 release Sukrutham, based on a script by MT Vasudevan Nair

2024-05-07T07:00:17Z