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Vancouver police arrest pro-Hamas woman who chanted ‘Long live October 7’

Following anti-Israel activist Charlotte Kates’s Friday speech in which she praised various terrorist threat organizations and glorified the October 7 Massacre, the Vancouver Police Department announced on Wednesday that they had arrested and opened an investigation of the protest speaker. Police said that they had arrested the 45-year-old woman on...

Over 70,000 Tech Employees Worldwide Lost Jobs In FY24: Reports

In April 2024, the wave of mass layoffs swept across some of the world’s largest companies. Tech titans like Tesla, Google, and Apple were forced to cut thousands of jobs. So far this year, more than 70,000 people have lost their jobs in the tech sector. Apple has laid off 614 employees, making it the first major job cut since the pandemic began. The affected employees are said to be part of Apple’s Special Projects Group, some of whom worked on...

IMD predicts more heatwave days in May; rainfall in these states | Full forecast

The average minimum temperature (22 degrees Celsius) in April in east and northeast India was the highest since 1901, the weather office said.

Corner Office Conversation with Arjun Nohwar, GM, South Asia, Warner Bros. Discovery

Jewish UCLA student's powerful speech after being denied entry by anti-Israel activists: ‘They cower behind their masks’

A Jewish student at UCLA shared a video documenting how he was not allowed to attend his on-campus class by pro-Palestinian activists

Multiple schools in Delhi, Noida receive bomb threat

More than 50 schools in Delhi and one school in Noida received a bomb threat via email on Wednesday morning, prompting mass evacuations

Star Health & Allied Insurance Q4 Results Live : profit rise by 39.84% YOY

Star Health & Allied Insurance Q4 Results Live : Revenue increased by 17.14% YoY & profit increased by 39.84% YoY

Google Outage: Millions Unable To Access Search For Hours

Google was inaccessible for millions on Wednesday evening across the globe. The search engine from Google was not available which suggests the company faced a major outage. We were able to confirm the development via Downdetector which saw a big spike in reports from people in the United States, UK, Australia and countries like India as well. Google Search Not Working: What Users SaidThe Google outage on Wednesday indicates people were facing...

President Droupadi Murmu was invited: Temple trust chief trashes Rahul claim

Champat Rai, the general secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, refuted the claim made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi that President Droupadi Murmu was not invited to the consecration of Ram Lalla’s idol at the Ayodhya temple because she is a tribal. Referring to Rahul’s allegation reported in this daily from Gandhinagar, Rai said they are “completely false, baseless and misleading”.

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...

Elon Musk’s ‘Hardcore Mode’: Fires Tesla's entire supercharging team in latest round of layoffs

Tesla, the EV giant, has announced another wave of layoffs just two weeks after its first round of terminations, when it laid off about 10 per cent of its workforce, affecting approximately 14,000 employees.According to reports by The Information, the company has let go of two senior executives, and plans to terminate hundreds more positions.Among those affected are senior director Rebecca Tinucci and 500 staff members from the Supercharger...

Hailstorm damages Vistara aircraft as it makes emergency landing in Odisha

The windshield of the aircraft was damaged due to a hailstorm, while no harm was caused to the passengers.

Indonesia volcano eruption shuts more airports, ash reaches Malaysia

At least 12,000 people were evacuated after Mount Ruang erupted three times in Indonesia. It also led to at least six airports closing their operations and ash spreading as far as Malaysia.

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.

Google layoffs: Sundar Pichai's company cuts jobs globally, moves roles to India and Mexico

Google layoffs: At least 50 roles were eliminated from engineering team based at its headquarters in California.

Aston Martin Reports Bigger-than-expected Q1 Losses Ahead of New Models

'I was surprised by the selection of...': Former Australian captain on India's T20 World Cup squad

Former Australian captain Aaron Finch conveyed his "surprise" regarding the composition of the Indian squad announced by the BCCI for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. However, former West Indies cricketer Ian Bishop expressed his approval of the selection, noting the potential behavior of pitches in the West Indies and the USA during the T20 World Cup.

Tennis legend Boris Becker discharged from bankruptcy court in England

LONDON: German tennis legend Boris Becker was discharged from bankruptcy court in London after a judge found Wednesday he had done “all that he reasonably could do” to repay creditors tens of millions of pounds.Becker fell far short of repaying his creditors nearly 50 million pounds ($62.5 million) he owed, but Chief Insolvency and Companies Court Judge Nicholas Briggs said it would be “perverse” not to end the case given the efforts Becker...

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6: Everything we know so far about the next big foldable smartphone

Samsung is gearing up to launch the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 at their next Galaxy Unpacked event expected on July 10, 2024, in Paris. The Fold 6 might see minor design changes, and new colour options.

Zilingo's Ex-CEO Ankiti Bose Case: Lawsuit Filed in HC Against Dhruv Kapoor, Aadi Vaidya for Alleged Defamation

Bose in her complaint alleged that the duo employed offensive language, sent sexually explicit messages from untraceable accounts, and threatened her with online targeting, suggesting they would push her to a point of suicidal thoughts.

'Expect accountability from India...': US reacts to Washington Post article on Pannun murder plot

Days after The Washington Post report identified a R&AW official involved in the assassination plot of Khalistan separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the US on Tuesday said that it expects accountability from the Government of India based on the results of the Indian inquiry committee's work, and Washington is regularly working with them and inquiring for additional updates.Addressing a briefing on Tuesday, Vedant Patel, Principal Deputy...

HC quashes plea to conduct special polling for Coimbatore seat

Madras HC rejects plea for special polling in Coimbatore for voters with missing names. Petitioner failed to check voter list, court rules. BJP alleges deletions.

Novak Djokovic ends partnership with long-time fitness coach Marco Panichi ahead of tennis return

Top-ranked Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic thanked his long-time fitness coach, Marco Panichi, marking the end of their partnership. This follows Djokovic's recent split with coach Goran Ivanisevic after a five-year collaboration. Panichi, an Italian, joined Djokovic's team in 2017, contributing to their successes on and off the court. Djokovic expressed appreciation for their shared achievements and valued training routines.

Stocks To Buy Today, Share Price Target: LIC Housing Finance, HDFC AMC, Voltas, PFC, Crompton and more

Stocks to Buy Today, Hot Stocks on May 2, 2024: Shares of several companies including LIC Housing Finance, HDFC AMC, Voltas, PFC, and Crompton, among others, will be in focus today on May 2 (Thursday).

Kotak Mahindra Bank's joint managing director KVS Manian resigns

Private sector lender Kotak Mahindra Bank on Tuesday (April 30) said KVS Manian has resigned as Joint Managing Director of the bank effective immediately."...please note that Krishnan Venkat Subramanian (KVS Manian), ceases to be the Whole-time Director designated Joint Managing Director, with immediate effect on account of his resignation considered, noted and accepted at the above referred Board Meeting," the lender said in a regulatory...

Mansfield, Texas, Earthquake: Tremors Felt In Dallas-Fort Worth Area

A small 3.0 magnitude earthquake was recorded near Mansfield, Texas, Wednesday afternoon. Tremors were felt in the Dallas-Fort Worth Area. According to the US Geological Survey, the quake struck shortly after 1 p.m. local time. The epicenter was Mansfield, which is located approximately 35 miles southwest of Dallas. As of now, there are no immediate reports of injuries or significant damage.

Indian Railways: 7 stations in Uttar Pradesh to be renamed - Full List

Indian Railways Latest Update: A total of seven railway stations in Uttar Pradesh will be renamed soon. This comes after the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has approved the proposal of the State Government.

Aamir Khan visits his 'Laal Singh Chaddha' editor Hemanti Sarkar in hospital after she suffers a stroke

Superstar Aamir Khan visited a Mumbai hospital to see his editor Haimanti Sarkar, who suffered a stroke. Sarkar, known for her work in films like 'Laal Singh Chaddha,' collaborated with Khan on various projects. Aamir also discussed the disappointment of 'Laal Singh Chaddha' on 'The Great Indian Kapil Show' and its impact on him.

Riot police, protesters clash in Paris on May Day ahead of Paris Olympics

Police fired tear gas in Paris as thousands of protesters marched through the city, demanding better pay and working conditions. Police said they arrested 45 people in Paris and that 12 officers had been injured during the protests on Wednesday, though the demonstrations were far more subdued than last year.Some protesters set makeshift Olympic rings ablaze to express dissatisfaction with the upcoming Summer Games, scheduled to start in less...

covishield vaccine Side Effects Plea Filled In Supreme Court Seeks Compensation, Expert Panel

New Delhi, May 1 -- covishield vaccine Side Effects Plea Filled In Supreme Court Seeks Compensation, Expert Panel

Trump Held In 'Contempt Of Court' In New York 'Hush Money Trial'

New Delhi, May 1 -- Donald Trump, the former President of the United States, has been found in contempt of court by Judge Juan Merchan in his New York hush money trial for repeatedly defying a gag order. The order prohibited Trump from publicly discussing or posting on social media about individuals involved in the trial. Judge Merchan stated that Trump violated the order nine times and imposed a fine of $1,000 per violation, totaling $9,000.

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.

Godrej family seals deal to split 127-year-old conglomerate

While Adi Godrej and his brother Nadir will be keeping Godrej Industries that has five listed firms, his cousins Jamshyd and Smita will be getting unlisted Godrej & Boyce and its affiliates and a land bank, including prime properties in Mumbai.

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.

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...

'It hasn't finished yet': Rafael Nadal quips despite Madrid Open exit

Jiri Lehecka ended Rafael Nadal's Madrid Open run, denying him a spot in the quarterfinals and marking Nadal's final appearance at the Masters 1000 tournament. Lehecka's victory, 7-5, 6-4, halted Nadal's bid for 100 Masters 1000 quarterfinals. Nadal, reflecting on his farewell, expressed gratitude for the support, leaving his future schedule uncertain as retirement looms.

Anuj Thapan, arrested in firing at Salman Khan house case, dies by suicide: Cops

Firing at Salman Khan house case: Anuj Thapan, who arrested from Punjab on April 26, was lodged in a common lock-up along with 11 others

HYBE launches legal action against Min Hee Jin over alleged financial embezzlement; ADOR's CEO could lose $80 million

HYBE, the powerhouse behind BTS and several other K-pop acts, has made headlines as it embarks on a legal battle against ADOR's CEO, Min Hee Jin, over allegations of financial embezzlement. This move comes amidst an ongoing conflict between the two entertainment giants, raising questions about the integrity of the industry and the management of K-pop talent. The dispute between HYBE and ADOR has escalated in recent months, with accusations...

NCLT issues notice in Oppo's insolvency plea against Byju's

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) in Bengaluru issued notice in an insolvency plea filed by mobile phone manufacturer Oppo against embattled ed-tech company Byju's. The plea is now likely to come up for hearing again in the last week of May, as the tribunal will go on a summer break from May 3. Apart from Oppo, two new insolvency pleas have been filed against Byju's in the last one week. They were filed by US based publishing company...

CBSE Class 10 result today? Viral notice says results at 1 pm | Fact check

A fake notice about the declaration of Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 10 results 2024 has been going viral on social media, stating that the results will be announced today, May 1.

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.

Arvind Kejriwal's 'personal choice' to remain CM of Delhi must not affect school students: HC

The Delhi High Court has noted that Arvind Kejriwal's "personal" choice to remain the chief minister of Delhi even after his arrest should not impair the basic rights of school-going children. The deliberation follows Delhi municipal commissioner saying that the absence of a standing committees, which is necessary for making decisions on contracts above Rs 5 crore, resulted in more than 200,000 kids being deprived of basic facilities. The...

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.

Mayor row in Kerala: Youth Congress workers protest, BJP boycotts council meeting

Thiruvananthapuram, Apr 30 (PTI) The controversy over a misbehaviour complaint lodged by Thiruvananthapuram Mayor Arya Rajendran against the driver of a state-run bus took political colour here on Tuesday

Crypto investor 'bitcoin Jesus' arrested and charged by the Justice Department with $48 million tax evasion

"Bitcoin Jesus" was arrested in Spain this week on charges including mail fraud and tax evasion.

World Street | Fed keeps status quo on rates; Tesla top HR exits; J&J to settle talc lawsuits; China to ramp-up space launches, and more

Tesla faces leadership departures as its top HR executive exits. Johnson & Johnson intends to settle talc lawsuits. The US Federal Reserve keeps rates unchanged amid inflation concerns. Taiwan's factories flourish, leading a broad rebound in Asia. China ramps up space launches. Yen weakens after a sudden surge due to Japanese intervention. All this and more on this edition of World Street. Tesla Talent TroublesAllie Arebalo, Tesla Inc.'s top...

At Least 19 Dead As Highway Collapses In China’s Guangdong

At least 19 people died when part of a highway collapsed in southern China’s Guangdong province on Wednesday, state media reported.State broadcaster CCTV said a stretch of road between Meizhou city and Dabu county in Guangdong province caved in at around 2:10 am (1810 GMT).The incident caused 18 vehicles to become trapped and involved a total of 49 people, CCTV said.As of 11:45 am, “19 people have been confirmed dead, and 30 are receiving...

''That's Not Good Management At All'', Brett Lee Blames LSG For Mayank Yadav's Injury

Brett Lee attributed pace sensation Mayank Yadav's recurring injury in the IPL 2024 to the management of the LSG team.

Here's how much money Apple got from Google for allowing Search to be default engine on iPhones

Alphabet — Google’s parent company — paid a staggering $20 billion to Apple in 2022 to maintain its status as the default search engine on Safari, Apple’s web browser. According to a report by Bloomberg, the amount Google paid in 2021 was around $15 billion. The numbers were disclosed through documents which are a part of the US Department of Justice’s antitrust lawsuit against Google. One of the main premise of the antitrust case is how...

Gold prices drop to four-week low amid US Fed policy speculation

Gold prices on Wednesday (May 1) tumbled to their lowest level in almost four weeks as investors eagerly awaited the outcome of the US Federal Reserve's policy decision.Spot gold slipped by 0.1% to $2,284.44 per ounce as of 0436 GMT, marking its lowest point since April 5, according to news agency Reuters.This decline follows a 2% drop on Tuesday, triggered by a surge in the dollar and US treasury yields.The precious metal has shed more than...