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Meta's Oversight Board is planning to make 'targeted cuts'

Meta's "supreme court" recently told some employees that their jobs were at risk. The board chair said cuts would "further optimize our operations."

Queen Of Tears Finale Beats Crash Landing On You To Become Highest Rated tvN Drama: Report

The finale episode of Queen of Tears has etched its name in television history. It reportedly surpassed the acclaimed Crash Landing On You series to become the highest-rated drama in tvN’s history. Fans were eagerly awaiting the series’ conclusion, which aired on April 28 and achieved an impressive nationwide average rating of 24.850%, according to Nielsen Korea. It easily broke the previous record of 21.683% rating achieved by the finale of...

Suspended classes, health warnings, red & orange alerts - all in a scorching day in India

With maximum temperatures reaching 45 degrees Celsius on Monday, large portions of India suffered from oppressive heat and humidity, taxing electricity grids and triggering health advisories from governmental bodies. Because of the intense heat, Jharkhand authorities suspended schools up until eight. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), extremely hot weather is predicted for the south peninsula during the next five days and...

Incessant Rains Trigger Flash Floods, Landslides Across Jammu And Kashmir, 13-Year-Old Boy Dies

Heavy rainfall caused landslides and flash floods in Jammu and Kashmir. A total of 336 families of flood-affected area of Kupwara and Handwara shifted to safer locations.

Schools closed, warnings issued as Asia swelters in extreme heatwave

A wave of exceptionally hot weather has blasted Asia over the past week, sending the mercury as high as 45 degrees Celsius and forcing thousands of schools to tell students to stay home. (Image: AFP) The Philippines announced on April 28 the suspension of in-person classes at all public schools for two days after a record-shattering day of heat in the capital Manila. (Image: AFP) In Thailand, where at least 30 people have died of heatstroke, so far, this year, the meteorological department warned of "severe conditions" after temperatures in a northern province exceeded 44.1C (111.4F) on Saturday. (Image: AFP) In Cambodia, Myanmar, Vietnam, India and Bangladesh, forecasters warned that temperatures could exceed 40C in the coming days as people endured searing heat and stifling humidity. (Image: AFP) Global temperatures hit record highs last year and the United Nations weather and climate agency said Asia was warming at a particularly rapid pace. (Image: AFP) Extensive scientific research has found climate change is causing heat waves to become longer, more frequent and more intense. (Image: AFP) Myanmar has recorded temperatures that are 3-4C higher than the April average, its weather monitor said last week. And on April 28, the national forecaster predicted temperatures in the central city of Mandalay could rise to 43C. (Image: AFP) India's weather department said that severe heatwave conditions would continue through the weekend in several states, with temperatures soaring to 44C in some locations. (Image: AFP) The world’s biggest democracy is in the middle of a six-week general election that saw millions of voters queue up in searing temperatures on April 26. (Image: AFP) India's election commission said it had formed a task force to review the impact of heatwaves and humidity before each round of voting. (Image: AFP) March, April and May are typically the hottest and driest months of the year in the region but this year's conditions have been exacerbated by the El Nino weather phenomenon. (Image: AFP)

Mazher Sayed joins the cast of Janani- AI Ki Kahani

Mazher Sayed's role in Janani - AI ki Kahani, alongside Mouli Ganguly, creates intrigue as his character mysteriously disappears. The show's writers skillfully maintain suspense, incorporating an artificial intelligence backdrop to captivate viewers.

Dozens of tornadoes hit Oklahoma; scores injured

Tornadoes struck Oklahoma killing at least four people, including a baby, and injuring hundreds. Oklahoma governor has issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency in 12 counties as a result of the aftermath of the severe weather. Rescue teams were engaged in clearing debris and evaluating the damage caused by the intense storms that knocked down power lines.

8 killed, 23 injured as goods vehicle collides with truck in Chhattisgarh's Bemetara

The incident took place on Sunday night as the goods vehicle collided with a mini truck that was parked by the roadside.

To train its AI models, OpenAI turns to FT, signs content sharing deal

OpenAI is looking for fresh and verified content and for that, it has inked a deal with Financial Times.

Tripura BJP MLA Jadab Lal Nath gets notice for poll code breach, BJP activist booked over assault on presiding officer

An election official says BJP activist Kajal Das and others who allegedly manhandled the presiding officer were not even registered as voters in the booth

Digital India is withdrawing more cash at ATMs than ever. The story in numbers

India's leading cash logistics company CMS Infosystems on Monday said there has been a 5.51 per cent growth in the monthly average cash withdrawals from an ATM at Rs 1.43 crore in FY24.In an annual report, which comes amid bigger strides being made by digital payment modes like UPI that has led to notion of decline in cash usage, the company said monthly average automated teller machine (ATMs) cash withdrawals were at Rs 1.35 crore in FY23.The...

RAW officer Vikram Yadav 'hired hit team' to kill Pannun: US Media

A news report by Washington Post has revealed the name of RAW officer who allegedly orchestrated the failed bid to kill Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.

Google Layoffs: Ex-employee's LinkedIn post describes ‘traumatic’ ordeal, ‘My hands were shaking'

Google Layoffs: Ex-Google software engineer's LinkedIn post exposes the raw emotions and sudden team termination

Phase 3 Bihar: 13 candidates face criminal cases, 12 serious ones

Araria, Jhanjharpur, Supaul, Madhepura and Khagaria are going to vote on May 7 in third of the seven phases of parliamentary polls being held across the country.

iPhone 16 leak shows bigger Pro models and new vertical camera design: Report

Leaks revealing Apple's iPhone 16 lineup showcase dummy units depicting the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Plus, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Notable changes include larger sizes and redesigned cameras.

Pixel 8a roundup: From 7 years updates to premium AI features, everything expected from Google's upcoming phone

Google's upcoming Pixel 8a is expected to launch at I/O 2024 event with detailed specifications already leaked online including display, processor, camera setup, and AI features.

US is likely to use India as a defence in banning TikTok, claims FCC head Brendan Carr

India's decisive move against TikTok may influence legal proceedings in the United States, according to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) commissioner Brendan Carr.In an interview with the Economic Times, Carr noted that India's actions could have implications for American courts as ByteDance, the Chinese-owned company behind TikTok, prepares to challenge the US ban on its video-sharing platform.The remarks from Carr follow closely after...

Oil prices decline amid Israel-Hamas peace talks, Fed rate cut expectations

Brent crude futures for June, set to expire on Tuesday, fell by $1.25, or 1.4%, to $88.25 a barrel as of 11:13 a.m. EDT (1513 GMT).

'You should have left': Why 'Butcher of Kabul' is rankling Taliban rulers

Hekmatyar, aged 76 and leader of the Hezb-e-Islami party, has experienced significant pushback for his defiance. The Taliban authorities have banned him from public speaking at his mosque, evicted him from his home, and shut down his party's television channel, Barya TV.

China continues LAC infrastructure build-up 4 years into face-off, shows latest sat imagery

Four years into the face-to-face military confrontation in eastern Ladakh, which also triggered tensions all along the Line of Actual Control, there has been no let-up in the way China continues to build border infrastructure and dual-use ‘Xiaokang’ villages, strengthen military positions and deploy additional aircraft at its air-bases facing India.

TV industry rallies behind actor Krishna Mukherjee as she accuses Shubh Shagun producer of harassment, not paying her: ‘They locked me in my makeup room’

Krishna Mukherjee has accused the producer of Shubh Shagun, Kundan Singh, of harassment. She stated that Singh has not paid her a significant sum for her work on the show.

Prabhas' Kalki 2898 AD Nizam Rights Sold For a Record Price

The theatrical distribution rights for the Nizam region of Kalki 2898 AD, starring Prabhas, has been acquired by Global Cinemas, a subsidiary of Asian Cinemas. Ever since the new release date of Kalki 2898 AD has been unveiled (June 27, 2024), fans of Prabhas have started trending the word 'countdown begins.'

Elon Musk comes out fighting as China throws Tesla a lifeline

Elon Musk's weekend trip to Beijing resulted in a deal that brings the rollout of Tesla's autonomous-driving technology in China one step closer.

Five dead in China after tornado rips through Guangzhou

At least five persons were killed and 33 injured after a tornado struck the Chinese city of Guangzhou on Saturday, the state media reported. (Image: AFP) China's official Xinhua news agency said that the tornado hit the Guangdong Province capital, in the country's south, around 3 pm (0700 GMT). (Image: AFP) The extreme weather was the latest to hit the country's industrial heartland. Guangdong, China's most populous province, is home to 127 million people and thousands of factories that power the nation's export sector. (Image: AFP) Some 141 factories were damaged, though no houses had collapsed, Xinhua reported. (Image: AFP) Images published by state media showed dark skies in the middle of the day. (Image: AFP) Earlier this week, torrential rains in Guangdong caused serious flooding, leaving four dead.(Image: AFP) According to the state media, it was the worst flooding some parts of the province had seen since the 1950s. (Image: AFP) According to state media, it was the worst flooding some parts of the province had seen since the 1950s. (Image: AFP) Tornados are not unusual in China. In September, 10 people were killed after a tornado struck Suqian, Jiangsu Province, in the country's east. (Image: AFP) In 2021, two tornadoes struck the country in one day, killing 12, including eight in Wuhan. (Image: AFP)

Asian U22 Boxing: Brijesh, Sagar and Sumit Confirm Medals for India

Indian pugilists Brijesh Tamta, Sagar Jakhar and Sumit registered victories to enter the semi-finals and assure themselves of medals in the youth category of Asian U22 & Youth Boxing Championships here on Monday.Brijesh (48kg) started the day in a hard-fought bout against Uzbekistan’s Sabirov Sayfiddin, with both boxers winning one round each as it all came down to the third round which the youngster from India won 4-3 after the bout was...

HPBOSE Class 12 result declared: Kamakshi Sharma, Chhaya Chauhan score 494 marks

The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education has declared the HPBOSE Class 12 board results for 2024 in a press conference. Class 12 students can visit hpbose.org to check and download their results. Check the details here.

Tata Chemicals posts loss of Rs 841 cr on one-time hit

During the quarter under review, the firm’s revenue fell to Rs 3,475 crore from Rs 4,407 crore posted during the same quarter of previous fiscal.

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US Billionaire's Missing 16-Year-Old Child Found With Man Who Is Now Facing Kidnapping Charges

The teenage child of US billionaire and Slack’s co-founder was found in San Francisco on Saturday night in the company of an adult man, Christopher “Kio” Dizefalo, who is now facing kidnapping charges.Mint Butterfield, the 16-year-old child of businessman Stewart Butterfield vanished from their Bolinas residence the previous week. Dizefalo, described as an “adult friend,” was apprehended and held on $50,000 bail for suspicion of child abduction,...

Ola Mobility CEO Resigns Amidst Company's Plan To Layoff Nearly 200 Employees As Restructuring Plan

Woman who worked at UK Clarks for 68 years laid off with 2 days of notice: 'Real shame'

A woman who worked at a Clarks outlet in the United Kingdom for 68 years was laid off from the role with a mere two days of notice recently, a Metro report said. Jill Cornick started working at the outlet located in Blandford, Dorset, in 1956 when she was 14 years old and continued to work there for nearly 70 years, even postponing her honeymoon in 1969 to attend a training course. However, a few weeks ago, the company announced that the outlet...

HCLTech shares plunge over 6% after Q4 results. Here's why

HCLTech shares plunged over 6% in early trade, marking its biggest drop in 17 months. The drop comes days after the IT services company reported its Q4FY24 results.

Fact Check: EVMs destroyed in Manipur after alleged proxy voting. NCP leader’s claim is wrong

NCP leader Jitendra Awhad wrongly claimed that women in Manipur vandalised the EVMs because they generated 'lotus slips' no matter which button was pressed.

'Donald Trump holds steady lead over Joe Biden as race for White House heats up'

In the most recent CNN survey carried out by SSRS, Trump continues to hold a steady lead over Biden as both the presidential race and Trump's legal case move forward. According to the poll, Trump maintains the backing of 49% of registered voters in head-to-head competition, staying the same from January, whereas Biden's support has slightly decreased to 43% from 45%.

'Mufasa' teaser: Disney to unleash the past and rise of the Lion King

Disney released the teaser trailer for 'Mufasa: The Lion King,' on April 29. The trailer gives a glimpse into the early life of Mufasa and his complex relationship with his brother, Scar.

Eight dead as speeding truck rips through bus in Unnao

The accident took place near Jamaldipur village on Hardoi-Unnao Road in Safipur. The 20 injured persons were admitted to the Unnao district hospital and LLR Hospital in Kanpur.

Goa Airport Receives Bomb Threat Email; Security Beefed Up

An email about a bomb at the Dabolim airport in South Goa sent the authorities into a tizzy on Monday, prompting them to increase the security on the premises, a senior official said.Talking to PTI, airport director S V T Dhanamjaya Rao said his office received an email in the morning about a bomb at the airport.“We are taking extra precautions now. While security has been heightened at the airport, the flight operations are unaffected,” Rao...

Two journalists arrested in Russia over 'extremism' as govt crackdown on press freedom intensifies

Two Russian journalists were arrested by their government on "extremism charges and ordered by courts there on Saturday to remain in custody pending investigation and trial on accusations of working for a group founded by the late Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny.Konstantin Gabov and Sergey Karelin both denied the charges for which they will be detained for a minimum of two months before any trials begin. Each faces a minimum of two...

PM Modi meets local fruit seller Mohini Gowda in Karnataka's Sirsi

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met local fruit vendor Mohini Gowda on Monday during his visit to Sirsi in Karnataka. Arriving at the helipad, PM Modi's first interaction in Sirsi was with Gowda before addressing a public rally in Uttara Kannada district.Mohini Gowda, hailing from Ankola, is known for her fruit-selling business at the Ankol...

UK-Based AstraZeneca Admits Covid Vaccine's Rare Blood Clot Risk In Court For First Time

UK-based AstraZeneca has acknowledged in court for the first time that its Covid vaccine can cause a rare blood clotting condition, UK media reported on Monday, marking a significant development in a class action lawsuit brought by families who allege harm caused by the pharmaceutical giant’s vaccine.The admission comes amid legal proceedings triggered by claims that the vaccine led to serious health complications, including death, The Daily...

5,710 forest fires in April alone — Uttarakhand’s burning problem & what’s behind it

The districts worst affected by the ongoing spell of forest fires are Nainital, which has reported 1,524 fires in 2024 so far, followed by Champawat with 1025 and Almora with 909.

Delhi BJP media head files defamation case against Arvind Kejriwal, Atishi Marlena

Earlier this month, the BJP had sent a defamation notice to Delhi minister Atishi Marlena following her claim that she had been approached to join the party or face arrest by the Enforcement Directorate within a month.

Australian PM declares violence against women a ‘national crisis’

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has declared violence against women a "national crisis" and an "epidemic," prompting him to call for an urgent national cabinet meeting. This call to action comes in response to a series of protests that erupted across Australia over the weekend, where thousands demanded stricter laws on gendered violence....

Q4 results LIVE updates: UltraTech Cement, KPIT Tech, UCO Bank among key firms to announce earnings today

UltraTech Cement, Tata Chemicals, Trent, KPIIT, UCO Bank are among the 35 companies that are set to announce their earnings report for the quarter ended 31 March, 2024 on April 29. Catch all updates here. According to the average estimate of 12 brokerages, UltraTech Cement's net profit is expected at Rs 1,976.58 crore, marking a 23 percent increase YoY and a 15 percent rise quarter-on-quarter (QoQ). Additionally, net revenue is expected to rise...

Houthis damage tanker, down US drone

Houthis in Yemen damage an oil tanker and shoot down a US drone amid rising tensions over Gaza. Attacks extend to vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, impacting global trade routes and prompting international responses.

Campus chaos: 'Sharp rise in fear among US students over pro-Palestine protests'

Following the arrest of over 100 demonstrators at Columbia University last week, student protests related to the Israel-Hamas conflict have intensified on multiple college campuses. These demonstrations are part of a larger movement where students are urging their universities to sever ties with companies supporting Israel's military actions in Gaza and, in some cases, with Israel itself.

Chicago White Sox promote right-hander Brad Keller from Triple-A Charlotte

CHICAGO: The Chicago White Sox promoted right-hander Brad Keller from Triple-A Charlotte on Sunday.The 28-year-old Keller is back in the majors after spending his previous six seasons with Kansas City. He signed a minor league contract with Chicago on March 8.He is 38-53 with a 4.27 ERA in 150 career major league games, including 114 starts. He went 1-1 with a 4.50 ERA in three starts with Charlotte before his promotion.The last-place White Sox...

Gold prices decline as rate cut hopes ease, focus shifts to upcoming Fed meeting

Spot gold experienced a 0.2% drop, reaching $2,333.29 per ounce. Similarly, U.S. gold futures showed a decrease of 0.1%, settling at $2,344.60.

Florida Nightclub Mass Shooting: What We Know

A teenage gunman wounded 10 people when he opened fire early Sunday after fighting broke out during a private event at a Florida party venue, authorities said. A security guard tackled and disarmed the shooter almost immediately, and a second guard handcuffed him until sheriff's deputies arrived, according to an arrest report from the Seminole County Sheriff's Office.

LS ticket for Warring: PPCC spokesman Mehta resigns in protest

Punjab Congress chief Raja Warring's entry into Lok Sabha poll fray from Ludhiana has made it a four-cornered contest, causing upset among some party workers.