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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.”

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.

4, 4, 4, 6, 4, 6 - Sensational Jake Fraser-McGurk blasts RR paceman Avesh Khan for 28-run over

In a stunning display of cricket, Delhi Capitals' young sensation Jake Fraser-McGurk took the game by storm, hitting Rajasthan Royals fast bowler Avesh Khan for a massive 28 runs in a single over in an IPL match. This remarkable feat showcased the young Australian batter’s exceptional skills and left the spectators in awe at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.

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.

SC Stays Calcutta HC Order Terminating Jobs Of Nearly 25,000 West Bengal Teachers | News18

SC Stays Calcutta HC Order Terminating Jobs Of Nearly 25,000 West Bengal Teachers | News18The Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed the Calcutta High Court’s April 22 order invalidating the appointments of 25,753 teachers and non-teaching staff in state-run and state-aided schools of West Bengal. A bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra said since the tainted appointment can be segregated, it would be unwise to set aside the appointments in entirety.The apex court, however, directed that the salaries of the illegal appointees would have to be refunded. It also allowed the CBI to continue the investigation into the case as per directions of the High Court order. However, the court told the probe agency that no precipitation action could be taken against the accused.#WestBengal #MamataBanerjee #TMC #Teachers #news18 n18oc_breaking-news

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.

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...

Remove deepfakes within 3 hours of being notified: Election Commission to political parties

This notice to all parties comes a week after a BJP delegation, led by current IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, approached the Election Commission of India (ECI).

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...

UBS Achieves First Profit Post Credit Suisse Takeover | World News

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...

The US may already be in recession as job cuts accelerate, research CEO says

The ongoing recession may have been triggered way back in October 2023, says Danielle DiMartino Booth.

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...

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

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.

Court sentences 5 for promoting Islamic State ideology, spreading terror

Five people were given varying jail terms by a special NIA court in a case relating to a conspiracy by the banned Islamic State-Khorasan Province (ISKP) group to promote ISIS ideology.

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!

Indian techie, who got promoted in April, laid off after 7 years at Tesla: 'Entire team is down and out'

Electric vehicle manufacturing firm Tesla has been in the news, in the past few days, for laying off several employees across different departments. A man took to social networking platform LinkedIn to share that his sister had been laid off from Tesla, a month after she was promoted, after working at the company for seven years. "My sister had been with Tesla for 7 years. She got laid-off last Friday. The cold email read, "Unfortunately as a...

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...

Reports of NEET-UG question paper leak baseless, every single paper has been accounted for: NTA

New Delhi, May 6 (PTI) The reports claiming question paper leak in the medical entrance exam NEET-UG are "completely baseless and without any ground", the National Testing Agency (NTA) clarified on Monday

Tesla layoffs: Elon Musk's company cuts more jobs in these teams, report claims

Tesla layoffs: Employees at Tesla received emails over the weekend as part of broader layoffs, it was reported.

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.

'Dangerous': Russia Summons French And British Envoys Over Remarks On Ukraine War

Recent statements by France’s president and Britain’s foreign secretary about the war in Ukraine are “dangerous” and will deepen international tension around the conflict, the Kremlin’s spokesman said Friday.French President Emmanuel Macron, in an interview published Thursday, repeated an earlier comment that he doesn’t exclude sending troops to Ukraine. U.K. Foreign Secretary David Cameron, meanwhile, said during a visit to Kyiv the same day...

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

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Mumbai girl, 15, who lost right arm after an electric shock, scores 92% in ICSE

Almost two years ago, Mumbai girl Anamta Ahmed - then 13 years old - suffered a massive shock and extensive burn injuries after she touched an 11KV cable while playing with her cousins on a visit to Aligarh. Her right arm had to be amputated and the left one was left only about 20% functional. She was bedridden for over 50 days and underwent extreme trauma. Eventually, she recovered and picked up the pieces of her life.

‘Gloves for broken iPhone’: Daryl Mitchell’s gesture after injuring a fan during practice wins hearts - Watch

During Chennai Super Kings' practice for an IPL match, Daryl Mitchell accidentally hit a fan with a powerful shot, damaging the fan's iPhone. Mitchell apologized and gifted his gloves to the injured fan. In the match against Punjab Kings, Ravindra Jadeja's all-round brilliance secured CSK's 28-run victory. His quick 43 and bowling figures of 3 for 20 were instrumental in the win.

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.

Complaint against Akshay Kumar's 'Jolly LLB 3' for making fun of lawyers, judges

Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi's 'Jolly LLB 3' lands in legal trouble. Ajmer District Bar Association President Chandrabhan Singh Rathod has filed a complaint against the makers for making fun of lawyers and judges in the film.

Srikala’s ouster changes pol scenario in Jaunpur

From NDA, the BJP has fielded Kripa Shankar Singh, from INDIA bloc SP’s Babu Singh Kushwaha is in fray, whereas the BSP has fielded Shyam Singh Yadav.

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

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah: Asit Kumar Modi reveals how the cast and crew members beat the heat while shooting in the hot summer days

The 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah' team, led by Asit Kumarr Modi, prioritizes safety and animal welfare while working in hot weather. They implement measures like hydration distribution and shade usage to combat the effects of global warming.

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.

CreditAccess Grameen declares dividend of ₹10, profit jumps 34% to ₹397 crore on strong NII

Microfinance lender CreditAccess Grameen Ltd on Tuesday (May 7) reported a 33.9% year-on-year (YoY) rise in net profit at ₹397 crore for the fourth quarter that ended March 31, 2024. In the corresponding quarter, CreditAccess Grameen posted a net profit of ₹296.6 crore, the company said in a regulatory filing.Net interest income (NII), which is the difference between the interest income a bank earns from its lending activities and the interest...

Pannun killing plot’: Top Czech court halts moves to extradite Gupta to US

The Ministry of Justice representative also said there is no fixed timeframe by when the Constitutional Court will give its verdict on the merit of the extradition.

India's Kavin Quintal seals top-10 place at 2024 FIM JuniorGP World Championship

Chennai: Ace Indian rider Kavin Quintal made a stunning debut in the 2024 FIM JuniorGP World Championship with a top-10 finish in the Stk European class in Round 2 at the Circuito do Estoril, outside Lisbon, Portugal. Representing Fifty Motorsport team, Kavin clocked 23:19.001s for the 11 laps, just 34.866s adrift of the winner Adrian Rodriguez of Spain (SF Racing) and just 16.092s off fifth-placed Lorenzo Della Porta (Yamaha GV Racing) the...

Water sports company employees rescue 2 boys from drowning at Mumbai beach

Employees of a water sports company saved two minor boys, Suraj Raut and Lakshman Kumar, from drowning at Versova Rock Beach in Mumbai on Sunday evening.

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...

Kyren Wilson wins world snooker championship for the first time after beating Jak Jones 18-14

SHEFFIELD, England: English player Kyren Wilson won the world snooker championship for the first time on Monday, beating Jak Jones of Wales 18-14 in a match between two surprise finalists at the Crucible Theatre.Wilson, who lost the 2020 final to Ronnie O’Sullivan, was never seriously troubled after flying into a 7-0 lead in the two-day final in Sheffield. He was nearly in tears as he potted balls at the end of the final frame.Neither the No....

KKR players spend night in Varanasi after flight diverted multiple times due to bad weather

New Delhi, May 7 (PTI) Kolkata Knight Riders players had a harrowing experience as they were forced to spend a night at Varanasi after their flight from Lucknow to Kolkata was diverted multiple times due to bad weather

No injury concerns with Suryakumar Yadav

Suryakumar Yadav, India's top T20 batsman, was seen in pain during a match-winning century against Sunrisers Hyderabad, causing concerns about his fitness. He later claimed to be suffering from the effects of his first full-fledged T20 outing since December 14, due to an ankle and sports hernia injury.

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

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.

Dalit student who survived caste-based attack scores 78% in Class 12 Tamil Nadu Board exam

17-year-old Chinnadurai, belonging to the Scheduled Caste almost gave up the intention to complete his Plus Two after he became a victim of caste violence in August last year

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.

'Torchbearers being torched': Prominent VCs, academic leaders discard ‘Rahul Gandhi’s' claims

The letter outlines a robust defence of the selection procedures, emphasizing transparency and adherence to meritocratic principles.

Mollywood actress Kanakalatha passes away at 63 after battle with Parkinson's and Dementia: Report

Actress Kanakalatha, 63, known for 350+ films and Tamil contributions, passed in Thiruvananthapuram due to Parkinson's/Dementia. Notable works include 'Pookkalam'. Prithviraj Sukumaran paid tribute on Instagram.

LAC Standoff: What Happened In Five Brief Meetings Between India-China Troops

While the situation along the ground at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) hasn’t changed much in recent months, Indians and the Chinese People’s Liberation Army met briefly on five occasions late last month.

Martina Navratilova, Chris Evert and Majors push back against Saudi’s growing influence in tennis

Last month, the WTA confirmed that the year-end Finals event will take place in Saudi Arabia starting in 2024 on a three-year deal; Riyadh will host the NextGen ATP Finals, the marquee tournament for the young men s players.

From iPad Pro OLED to Pencil Pro: Everything Apple announced at ‘Let Loose’ event

Apple announced new versions of its iPad Pro and iPad Air tablets, alongside a new Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil Pro, on Tuesday in a pre-recorded virtual event.

Patanjali MD's plea against medical association chief over remarks on Supreme Court

Filing a plea in the Supreme Court, Patanjali Ayurved's MD Acharya Balkrishna sought action against Indian Medical Association (IMA) President Dr RV Asokan for his remarks on the court's observation on the conduct of doctors.