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Three arrested over five migrants' death while crossing English Channel

At least five migrants, including a child, died while attempting to cross the English Channel onboard a small overcrowded boat carrying 112 people from France in a bid to enter Britain.


Google Continues With The Firing, 20 More Employees Sacked For In-Office Protests

Google has been on a firing spree but it is not just linked to their performance or changing business plans. The company was forced to sack over 28 employees who conducted in-office protests over one of its deals with a government recently which didn’t go down well with Sundar Pichai and Co. And now, reports say that Google has fired another 20 employees over the same matter. The fresh details about the protest have been shared by one of the...


'India can send three teams to the T20 World Cup'

India finds themselves grouped with Pakistan, Ireland, Canada, and the United States in Group A. Commencing their campaign against Ireland on June 5 in New York, India will face off against archrivals Pakistan on June 9 at the same venue -- the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium. The T20 World Cup runs from June 2 to 29.


Syedna Saifuddin’s followers overjoyed at HC judgment

Syedna Saifuddin’s followers stated that throughout their history, they had maintained unwavering trust in the Indian judiciary, which had consistently upheld the Syedna’s position and the longstanding beliefs, customs, practices, and doctrines of the Dawoodi Bohra community


Elon Musk is firing thousands of more Tesla employees, notices reveal over 6,000 job cuts

Tesla, led by CEO Elon Musk, is planning for extensive job cuts, affecting over 6,000 employees. According to official notices filed under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act, 3,332 jobs will be eliminated in California, while 2,688 positions will be impacted in Texas.


North Korea sends delegation to Iran first time in 5 years, stokes arms trade concerns

\North Korea has sent a delegation to Iran, the first such visit in five years, stoking US fears that Pyongyang is selling weapons to Tehran and essentially helping the West Asia conflict to fuel.Giving almost no details of the trip, North Korea's KCNA said in a one-line dispatch that the country sent a delegation headed by External Economic Relations Minister Yun Jong Ho to Tehran on Tuesday.Earlier, Yun paid a visit to Russia and since then...


FII-backed Stock Under Rs 20, 10:1 Share Split: Ok Play returns to black in Q4

Ok Play Share Price: Ok Play India is a microcap stock under Rs 20. The company had split its shares in the ratio of 10:1 in March.


Vijay Deverakonda's Family Star On OTT: Here Is When And Where You Can Watch

Prime Video has announced that The Family Star will start streaming from April 26, 2024. Vijay Deverakonda played the role of Govardhan in the film while Mrunal played the role of Indu. Written and directed by Parasuram, Dil Raju produced the film which released in theaters on April 5, 2024


Several crew members injured on set of Eddie Murphy's film 'The Pickup'

During a rehearsal for an action sequence on the set of 'The Pickup,' Amazon Studios' feature film in Georgia, several crew members sustained injuries. A truck malfunction led to an unexpected crash into a car, resulting in injuries ranging from bruises to broken bones, with two individuals hospitalized. Although stars Eddie Murphy, Keke Palmer, and Pete Davidson were not present during the incident, safety precautions were prioritized by Amazon...


Getting threats from international phone numbers, says Gyanvapi judge

BAREILLY: Additional sessions judge Ravi Kumar Diwakar has raised concerns over receiving "malicious calls and death threats from international numbers". The judge, who was in the news for his directive for a videography survey of the Gyanvapi complex in 2022, has sought an investigation on the threats to him. Earlier, following similar threat conc...


Pennsylvania win a setback for Trump as Nikki emerges as real winner, Biden too faces dissent

Pennsylvania primary has voiced what's on America's mind by dissenting against Biden and many opting against Trump to vote for Nikki Haley.


'Going to another meeting,' says BJP's Nitin Gadkari minutes after fainting at an election rally in Maharashtra

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Nitin Gadkari collapsed while speaking at an election rally in Maharashtra. He was campaigning at Pusad which comes under the Yavatmal-Washim Lok Sabha constituency. In a post on X, Gadkari informed that he felt uncomfortable due to heat. "I felt uncomfortable due to the heat during the rally in Pusad, Maharashtra. But now I am completely healthy and am...


Earthquake In Pakistan: Tremors Felt In Karachi And Surrounding Regions

An earthquake of magnitude 3.2 hit Pakistan's Karachi on Wednesday.


'Our lowest turnout higher than your highest': Jaishankar slams Western media's remarks on Indian elections

External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday hit back at western media's remarks on Indian democracy, saying that their criticsm stems from a misplaced sentiment that they are political players in our elections. "I get a lot of these noises from the Western press and if they criticize our democracy, it's not because they lack information. It is because they think they are also political players in our election." The minister pointed out an...


ED files affidavit against Arvind Kejriwal's plea challenging arrest: '173 phones destroyed'

ED claimed that Arvind Kejriwal was arrested following a "large-scale" destruction of evidence, including destruction of around 170 mobile phones during the period of the 'scam'.


IMD issues red alert over severe heatwave; rainfall likely to bring relief in these states

IMD predicts prolonged heatwave in East and South Peninsular India for next 5 days, with red alerts for Gangetic West Bengal.


TikTok US Ban: Senate passes landmark bill that could ban ByteDance-owned social media

The US Senate has passed a landmark bill that could result in the banning of TikTok in America. The legislation gives ByteDance, the Chinese owner of TikTok, a nine-month ultimatum to divest its stake in the app, failing which TikTok would face a ban in the United States.The bill, part of a package including military aid for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and other US partners in the Indo-Pacific region, garnered widespread support among lawmakers,...


Ukraine uses missiles provided by US

Ukraine has begun using long-range ballistic missiles provided secretly by the US, bombing a Russian military airfield in Crimea and Russian forces in another occupied area. The missiles provide nearly double the striking distance that Ukraine had with the mid-range version of the weapon. The US is providing more of these missiles in a new military aid package signed by President Joe Biden.


Nokia on the back burner, as HMD debuts self-branded smartphones — meet the Pulse, Pulse Plus and Pulse Pro

The brand licensee of Nokia mobile phones, HMD, which is short for Human Mobile Devices, just launched its first badge of “self branded” smartphones.


WWE NXT Results: Roxanne Perez Retains Her Title In Triple Threat Fight

The latest of the WWE NXT was brought to the fans live from the company’s Performance Centre in Orlando. The show began with some championship action as Roxanne Perez defended her NXT women’s title against Lyra Valkyria and Tatum Paxley in a triple-threat match.This week’s episode of WWE NXT also witnessed a special Beach Brawl match between Sol Ruca and Blair Davenport. Baron Corbin was also on the match card, advertised to take on Lexis King....


Telecom stocks fall after Airtel says 'not in any discussion' to buy Vodafone UK's stake in Indus Towers

Shares of telecom companies Indus Towers Ltd and Vodafone Idea fell up to 8 percent on April 24 after Bharti Airtel denied reports that it was in talks to buy Vodafone Group's stake in Indus Towers. In a regulatory filing, the telco said it had no plans no raise its stake beyond what is required for financial consolidation of Indus Towers in the company. A media report claimed that Bharti Airtel was in talks to buy UK-based Vodafone Group's...


IPL most expensive figures: Mohit Sharma concedes 73 runs to record worst spell during DC vs GT match

IPL 2024: Mohit Sharma ended up with figures of none for 73 in four overs after receiving a hammering in the 20th over of the innings where he was smoked for 31 runs by Delhi captain Rishabh Pant.


Tesla to terminate 6000 employees from Texas, California, says layoffs will save $1bn annually

Tesla has announced plans to lay off 6,020 employees in Texas and California as part of its strategy to address declining demand and shrinking profit margins.Last week, Tesla disclosed that they will be letting more than 10 per cent of its global workforce go, citing pressure from declining sales and increased competition among electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers. However, the exact number of affected employees was not disclosed initially.Chief...


NEET UG 2024: City intimation slip released; websites to check

This city slip will mention the city in which the candidates will informed about the city where the exam center will be located.


Why Korean YouTuber’s plan to build a mosque in Incheon is facing opposition from locals

Daud Kim, a Muslim Korean YouTuber, has been facing wrath from neighbourhoods in South Korea’s Incheon. The former K-pop artist aims to build a mosque for Muslims in the city. But local communities are not on board. Taking to Instagram, Daud-Kim disclosed his plans to his 3.5 million followers. He hoped to build a mosque on a 284.4 square meters plot he purchased in Yeongjong-do Island in Incheon for a whopping 189.2 million won ($136,600),...


Gold, Silver price today: Price of Yellow metal marginally up after hitting two-week low

Silver Price Today: On the similar lines, MCX Silver futures for May expiry also extended gains by 0.28 per cent to 80,906.00.


Ramdev, Patanjali publish new and 'bigger' apology a day after SC rap

Yoga guru Ramdev and his aide Balkrishna published a fresh public apology in newspapers on April 24, a day after the Supreme Court pulled up the duo and their Patanjali Ayurved Limited for misleading ads. Ramdev, who is the promoter of Patanjali Ayurved, and Balkrishna, the managing director, had put out a public apology on April 23 as well but the court asked if it was a big as the advertisements the company published while making claims about...


Russian Deputy Defence Minister, One Of The Key Planners Of Ukraine War, Detained On Bribery Charges

Russian deputy defence minister Timur Ivanov, who is one of the key architects of the so-called Russian military operation in Ukraine, was detained for allegedly taking a bribe worth 1 million rubles (approx. $10,800), US-broadcaster CNN said in a report, citing the Russian Investigative Committee and state media outlet TASS.“The investigation believes that Ivanov entered into a criminal conspiracy with third parties, teamed up with them in...


'Dawood Ibrahim is my chacha': Journalist outwits scammers who impersonated Mumbai cop

Using a Dawood Ibrahim reference, an investigative journalist outwitted scammers who impersonated a Mumbai cop.


WhatsApp's new dialler feature could allow voice calls to unsaved contacts: Report

WhatsApp is reportedly developing an in-app dialler feature for voice calls, which could allow users to call numbers not in their contacts.


Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams set for third space mission

With 50 hours and 40 minutes, Sunita Williams is second on the list of total cumulative spacewalk time by a female astronaut.


Petrol, Diesel Fresh Prices Announced: Check Rates In Your City On April 24

Petrol and Diesel Prices On April 24, 2024: The price of crude oil continues to fluctuate in the international market. However, its effect is not visible in India. The prices of petrol and diesel remain stable in the domestic market. The last major revision of petrol and diesel prices in the country was done on March 14 and there has been no revision since then.New petrol and diesel rates are released every day at 6 am in the country. Oil...


IT dept raids 16 locations in Bengaluru, recovers crores in cash, gold, diamonds: Report

Income Tax Department raids 16 locations in Bengaluru over two days, resulting in the seizure of a significant amount of cash and gold.


Supreme Court reserves order on EVM-VVPAT verification, says ‘We cannot control the election…’

Supreme Court order on EVM-VVPAT verification: During the hearing, the court observed that it cannot control elections, which are to be conducted by another constitutional authority.


India News | JP Morgan CEO's Praise For ‘Tough’ PM Modi, Says: ‘Need Leader Like That In US Too’

India News | JP Morgan CEO's Praise For ‘Tough’ PM Modi, Says: ‘Need Leader Like That In US Too’ | News18#BreakingNews | JPMorgan CEO's praise for ‘tough’ #PMModi: ‘Need leader like that in US too.’#indianews #usnews #jpmorgan #pmmodi #news18 n18oc_india


The Rock's WWE contract, balancing Hollywood and wrestling world

The Rock's WWE return as the Final Boss integrates with TKO Group Holdings, showcasing his business acumen and setting the stage for a post-WrestleMania 40 feud with Cody Rhodes. Balancing Hollywood and WWE, he embodies a modern-day mogul.


Tabloid publisher testifies that he vowed to be Trump campaign's 'eyes and ears' during 2016 presidential race

A seasoned tabloid publisher testified on Tuesday that he vowed to serve as Donald Trump's "eyes and ears" during the 2016 presidential campaign. He described how he made a guarantee to the then-candidate to assist in stifling damaging news and even set up a plan to buy a doorman's quiet.David Pecker's testimony was intended to support the prosecution's theory that Trump and the former National Enquirer publisher had a friendship spanning...


Smoke seen coming from Japan's ANA flight carrying about 200 people

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'I didn’t open my mouth because I knew I would not be believed'

Writer-commentator Boria Majumdar talks about his latest book which is about the prolonged abuse he received on social media and dealing with it.


Gainers and Losers: 10 stocks that moved the most on April 24

On April 24, the Sensex was up 114.49 points or 0.16 percent at 73,852.94, and the Nifty was up 34.40 points or 0.15 percent at 22,402.40. About 2,168 shares advanced, while 1,509 shares declined and 99 shares were unchanged. Zydus Lifesciences | CMP Rs 933 | Shares of Zydus Lifesciences declined 2 percent after the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued 10 observations for the drugmaker's injectables manufacturing unit in Gujarat's Vadodara. The company will not be able to file new drugs from the facility until it resolves issues flagged by the FDA and it also faces delay in the timeline of drug launches. Crafts Automation | CMP Rs 4,639.80 | Crafts Automation stock surged 7 percent after the company announced that its board would consider the proposal for a fund-raise in its upcoming meeting on April 27. The board will also approve the Q4 FY24 earnings of Craftsman Automation in the same meeting. Kernex Microsystems | CMP Rs 548 | Shares of Kernex Microsystems jumped nearly 2 percent after the company won a Rs 8.26 crore order for supply, installation and commissioning of Train Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) (KAVACH) from Integral Coach Factory, Chennai. MCX | CMP Rs 3,835.95 | MCX stock fell over 4 percent after the company’s Q4 earnings fell below street estimates. After reporting losses in the last two quarters, the company earned a net profit of Rs 87.8 crore in Q4 and reported a 35 percent on-year rise in its revenue to Rs 181.1 crore. Morgan Stanley maintained its 'underweight' rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 2,085, implying a downside of around 48 percent. It is of the view that the company missed Q4 net profit (PAT) estimates and consensus sharply. Cyient DLM | CMP Rs 722.50 | Shares of Cyient DLM zoomed 5 percent after the company reported robust results in Q4. Its net profit (PAT) surged 80 percent on-year to Rs 22.7 crore and revenue jumped 30 percent YoY to Rs 361.84 crore, backed by significant traction from the defence, med-tech and aerospace verticals. Sterling and Wilson | CMP Rs 643.50 | Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy stock gained over 1 percent as Nuvama Research maintained a 'buy' rating on the company and increased its target price to Rs 850 a share, up 37 percent from current market price. The firm's March-quarter revenue doubled compared to last year to Rs 1,178 crore, while the company reported a positive EBITDA of Rs 29.4 crore QoQ, led by rising execution of current high-margin order book. Thomas Cook (India) | CMP Rs 215.60 | Shares of Thomas Cook (India) jumped over 3 percent as Brokerage B&K Securities initiated a 'buy' rating on the company and increased the target price to Rs 250 a share, up 20 percent from the current market price. B&K Securities said efficiencies and leverage to boost EBIT margins to 6.5 percent by FY26. Operating on low margins with negative working capital is a key strength. Tata Elxsi | CMP Rs 7,051 | Tata Elxsi stock fell over 4 percent after the company’s results for the March quarter disappointed the street. Net profit fell 4.6 percent on-quarter to Rs 196.93 crore while revenue from operations was down 1 percent QoQ to Rs 905.9 crore. GSPL | CMP Rs 296.30 | Shares of Gujarat State Petronet fell over 1 percent after UBS downgraded the stock to ‘sell’ and cut the target price saying tariff cut by regulator was a negative surprise. The stock fell 25 percent in the last 5 sessions after the regulator slashed the tariff for its high pressure network. Purvankara | CMP Rs 377 | Purvankara stock rose 5 percent and got locked in upper circuit after the company emerged as the preferred developer for the redevelopment of a residential housing society in Mumbai's Pali Hill locality. According to the company, the project will have a potential gross development value (GDV) of more than Rs 2,000 crore.


Vicky Kaushal transforms into Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj in leaked pics from sets of Chhava

Vicky Kaushal will play Maratha ruler Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj in Chhava, directed by Laxman Utekar and co-starring Rashmika Mandanna.


Only 2 Indian cities rank among top 10 worldwide for most billionaires

The Hurun Global Rich List 2024, released by the World of Statistics, recently unveiled the wealthiest cities globally, housing the highest number of billionaires.


Fact-Checking Avani Dias’ claims on coverage permission: Debunking misinformation

The circumstances surrounding Dias' departure raised eyebrows, with government sources noting that she had paid for her visa extension prior to leaving, and the extension had been granted.


Columbia University protesters given midnight deadline to end stir or president to consider 'alternative options'

Columbia University President asks protesters to clear encampment or she may be forced to consider 'alternate options'


Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam entry bookings for July open today: How to book tickets and other details

TTD special entry darshan tickets: Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam released July bookings and room quota for Tirumala and Tirupati online on Wednesday.


Monkey Man LEAKED Online: Dev Patel's Film Becomes Victim Of Piracy Amid Uncertainty Over India Release

Monkey Man LEAKED Online: As per reports, Dev Patel's directorial Monkey Man, which is yet to release in India amid censorship issues, has been leaked on pirated sites. Reports say that people are flocking to these illegal websites to watch the film.


Congress into damage control mode amid backlash over Sam Pitroda's comments on wealth redistribution

"Sam Pitroda has been a mentor, friend, philosopher, and guide to many across the world, including me. He has made numerous, enduring contributions to India's developments. He is president of the Indian Overseas Congress. Mr Pitroda expresses his opinions freely on issues he feels strongly about. Surely, in a democracy an individual is at liberty to discuss, express, and debate his personal views," Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said...


Record 56 candidates scored 100 percentile in JEE (Main); JEE (Advanced) qualifying cutoff for IIT admissions on a five-year high

NEW DELHI: A record 56 candidates scored 100 percentile (100 NTA score) in the Joint Entrance Examination - Main (JEE-Main) 2024, which includes two females Sanvi Jain (Karnataka) and Shayna Sinha (Delhi). The National Testing Agency (NTA) announced the combined results of Paper 1 (BE/ BTech) of the January and April sessions on Wednesday night. An...


UP boy faints on seeing 93.5% marks in board result, admitted to ICU

A Class 10 student from Meerut, overjoyed after scoring 93.5% in his exams, fainted upon seeing his result. This sparked concern and he had to be admitted to the ICU.


'Intimidation, Harassment...': Zilingo's ex-CEO Ankiti Bose files complaint against Her Co-founder, former COO

Zilingo was started as a Southeast Asia-focused e-commerce firm. Over time, it became a global supply chain for the apparel industry, financing, and other services.