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Properties of 7 Pakistan based terror handlers attached in Baramulla

SRINAGAR: J&K Police Tuesday attached the properties of seven Pakistan-based terrorist handlers in Baramulla district of north Kashmir in connection with a case registered at Kreeri police station under various legal provisions, including UAPA.The attachment order was issued by the Baramulla additional sessions court.Police attached the properties ...

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

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.

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.

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.

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...

Australia Accuses China Of Unsafe Behavior When Fighter Jet Released Flares In A Helicopter's Path

Australia has protested to Beijing that a Chinese fighter jet endangered an Australian navy helicopter with flares in international waters, officials said Monday.The incident occurred on Saturday as the Australian air warfare destroyer HMAS Hobart was enforcing United Nations Security Council sanctions against North Korea in international waters in the Yellow Sea, the Defense Department said in a statement.A Chinese Chengdu J-10 fighter jet...

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.

‘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

Dr. Reddy's shares fall after missed earnings, top losers on the Nifty 50

Shares of Dr. Reddy's Laboratories declined over 5% in early trading after the company's results for the March quarter were a miss on estimates.The drugmaker reported EBITDA margin of 26.4% for the quarter, which was lower than the CNBC-TV18 poll estimate of 28%.In an interaction with CNBC-TV18, Dr. Reddy's MD & CEO Erez Israeli said that the margins for the quarter were impacted due to higher expenses. However, he believes that the current...

Kharge writes to opposition leaders on 'discrepancies' in polling data released by EC

New Delhi, May 7 (PTI) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge wrote to the leaders of various parties of the INDIA opposition bloc on Tuesday, questioning the alleged discrepancies in the voting data released by the Election Commission (EC)

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.

When director Sukumar chose Allu Arjun over Prabhas for his iconic film 'Arya'

Director Sukumar, at the event to celebrate 20 years of 'Arya', revealed that he narrated the script to two big heroes before Allu Arjun. He then explained how he ended up choosing Allu Arjun over the others.

‘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.

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.

Russia claims capturing 2 frontline villages in eastern Ukraine

Russia has claimed to have captured two villages in eastern Ukraine.The Russian defence ministry on Monday said that its forces had captured the village of Kotlyarivka in the Kharkiv region and the village of Soloviove in the Donetsk, according to AFP.The village of Soloviove lies in the part of the Donetsk province that Russia has annexed. In 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin annexed four captured regions of Ukraine: Kherson, Zaporizhzhia,...

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Florida judge indefinitely postpones Trump documents trial

A Florida judge on Tuesday indefinitely postponed Donald Trump's criminal trial over his alleged mishandling of classified documents, making it unlikely the case will be heard before the November presidential election.The former president had been scheduled to go on trial on May 20 but District Judge Aileen Cannon said that was not possible because of the number of pre-trial motions before the court.Cannon, a Trump appointee, did not set a new...

Cryptocurrency trader loses $68 million after falling for address poisoning scam

The wallet named "0x1E" fell for a scam called address poisoning and lost $68 million.

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.

HP Board Class 10 results 2024 declared. Check pass percentage, toppers here

HPBOSE Class 10 results have been declared today, May 7, 2024 on the official website. Along with the result declaration, the board has also released the list of toppers, pass percentage and other details.

Hindustan Zinc announces 500% dividend; May 15 fixed as record date

The board of Hindustan Zinc Ltd. has approved an interim dividend of ₹10 per equity shares of face value of ₹2 each. This will result in a total outgo of ₹4,225.32 crore.Vedanta Ltd., the company's promoter that owns a 64.92% stake in Hindustan Zinc, will receive a total payout of ₹2,743 crore.Hindustan Zinc's ₹10 dividend announcement is a return to double digits for the company, that had declared dividends of ₹7 and ₹6 per share, respectively...

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

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...

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.

Yesterday's IPL match: Delhi Capitals beat Rajasthan Royals to stay alive

Controversial catch drama unfolds as Sanju Samson's heroic 86-ball effort falls short, leading to Delhi Capitals' 20-run win over Rajasthan Royals. Jake Fraser-McGurk's explosive innings and Abishek Porel's aggressive batting played key roles in DC's victory.

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

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...

Indian techie got promoted in April. Tesla laid off her whole team: ‘All zero now'

Tesla layoffs: The man said that his sister had worked at the company for seven years, adding, “She got laid-off last Friday.”

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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New iPads announced at ‘Let Loose’ Apple event | Check price, features

These announcements were made amid the downfall in iPad sales in the past few quarters due to a lack of new versions of the device.

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

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.

Gurpatwant Singh Pannun murder plot: US says it will wait for results of Indian investigation

Waiting into alleged plot to kill Sikh separatist leader

ED arrests Jharkhand minister Alamgir Alam's secretary Sanjeev Lal after Rs 32 crore cash haul

NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday arrested Jharkhand rural development minister and Congress MLA Alamgir Alam's personal secretary Sanjiv Lal and his domestic help after the central agency recovered over Rs 32 crore 'unaccounted' cash from them.Lal and his domestic help were apprehended by the agency under provisions of the Preventi...

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...

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.

Taylor Swift bill is signed into Minnesota law, boosting protections for online ticket buyers

People buying tickets online for concerts, sporting events and other live events in Minnesota will be guaranteed more transparency and protection under a so-called Taylor Swift bill signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Tim Walz.The law, prompted by the frustration a legislator felt at not being able to buy tickets to Swift’s 2023 concert in Minneapolis, will require ticket sellers to disclose all fees up front and prohibit resellers from selling more...

Lawyer files complaint against Akshay Kumar's 'Jolly LLB 3', says it disrespects the judicial system

Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi face backlash during 'Jolly LLB 3' filming in Ajmer. District Bar Association President Chandrabhan filed a complaint, urging to stop shoot due to portrayal concerns affecting judiciary's reputation.

Braves' bullpen takes another hit as left-hander Tyler Matzek lands on 15-day injured list

ATLANTA: The Atlanta Braves lost another reliever to an injury on Tuesday when they placed left-hander Tyler Matzek on the 15-day injured list with left elbow inflammation.The Braves place right-hander Pierce Johnson on the 15-day IL on Sunday with right elbow inflammation.The move with Matzek came after he allowed three runs while recording only two outs in Saturday night’s 11-2 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 33-year-old has a 9.90 ERA in...

Michigan Tornado Tracker: Twister Headed To Hillsdale, Jackson And Battle Creek Amid Emergency

The large violent tornado that left an impact in Kalamazoo and Potrage is headed to Hillsdale and Jackson. This comes as an emergency warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) in Union City on Tuesday.

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.

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...

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...

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!

Pro-Palestinian protesters clash with police, vandalize NYC monuments during Met gala

NEW DELHI: On Monday, over 1,000 protesters advocating for Palestinian rights clashed with police and vandalized public monuments while attempting to reach the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, where the Met Gala was being held. The event coincided with a globally observed "Day of Rage" organized by the activist group Within Our Lifetime...

Supreme Court hears Arvind Kejriwal's plea against arrest

The Supreme Court on Tuesday commenced a hearing on jailed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's petition challenging his March 21 arrest by the Enforcement Directorate linked to the liquor policy case.

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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...

Lebanon Tornado: Maps Show Multiple Twisters In Ohio City, Morrow On Alert

Tornado maps showed at least three twisters near Lebanon, Ohio on Tuesday. Nearby areas, including Morrow and Zoar, were on alert, the National Weather Service (NWS) showed in its warnings.