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Columbia University witnesses massive faculty walkout after dozens of student arrests at pro-Palestinian protests

Columbia University faculty condemned the institution for calling the police on student protestors who'd set encampments for pro-Palestinian demonstrations.

Pedri Discloses What Xavi Told Team Before Barcelona 3-2 Win Over PSG In UCL Quarterfinal

Star Barcelona midfielder Pedri shared what manager Xavi Hernandez said to him prior to his substitution during his team's 3-2 victory over Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on April 10 in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal. When Pedri entered the game, Barca was already behind. With a brilliant assist, the Spaniard set up Raphinha's goal to tie the score at 2-2.

Taylor Swift charges ahead to U.K. chart double with ‘Tortured Poets’

Taylor Swift's latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department," is set to storm the U.K. charts, poised to become her 12th No. 1 hit. With early indicators showing a blazing start, Swift is on track to surpass her own records and rival Madonna as one of the leading solo female artists in chart history. Not only dominating the album charts, but Swift also commands the top spots in the singles chart race, with hits like "Fortnight" and "So Long,...

Amit Shah reveals stakes in 10 stocks worth over Rs 1 crore. Do you own any?

Home Minister and BJP leader Amit Shah filed his election affidavit from Gujarat's Gandhinagar last week. The affidavit shows that he has a 250-plus stock portfolio, wherein he owns stakes in around 180 companies while his wife Sonal has holdings in 80 stocks. Watch!

Tamil Nadu farmers protest over crop prices in Delhi with skulls, bones

Tamil Nadu farmers protested in New Delhi against the government's "failure to increase crop prices" despite promises, while carrying skulls and bones as symbols of farmers' suicides.

Russia cuts oil price forecast to $65/barrel

Russia has faced myriad sanctions from the West over the conflict in Ukraine, including restrictions on Russian oil purchases as well as a price cap of $60 per barrel. The downward revision is likely to put more pressure on Russia's budget, which saw a shortfall of $6.56 billion, or 0.3% of gross domestic product, in the first quarter.

Man raises concerns after a harrowing experience in Uber cab: ‘Passenger safety is a joke’

The man talked about Uber's lack of response after he faced a rude driver.

Johnny Depp says audiences are ‘sick’ of big budget movies: ‘They’re disposable and they realise it'

Johnny Depp will be seen next in Jeanne du Barry, directed by French director Maïwenn. The film releases in US theatres on May 2.

Indian Sikh pilgrim, 67, dies in Pakistan's Lahore

An Indian Sikh pilgrim died in Lahore on Monday due to cardiac arrest, a Pakistani official said.

MC cracks whip on illegal constructions; takes action against 12 illegal buildings and a colony

Ludhiana: Taking stern action against illegal buildings, Municipal Corporation (MC) took action against 12 illegal buildings and a colony being constructed in different areas of MC Zone D on Monday.Of these, eight illegal buildings were demolished including two under construction illegal shops at Jassian road, one commercial building on Jassian roa...

Australian Journalist Avani Dias Leaves India, Says Was Denied Visa Extension As Her Reporting 'Crossed Line’

Avani Dias, South Asia bureau chief of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation left India abruptly over visa extension issues, days after her reporting on YouTube was blocked. She left the country on April 19, although lobbying by Australian authorities got her visa extended for two months, a day before she left. Dias claimed that she was denied visa extension as her reporting "crossed a line." Talking about her departure from the country, Dias...

Psychologist becomes first person in Peru to die by euthanasia after legal battle

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Meta AI on WhatsApp: Availability, features, how it works and everything to know in 5 points

Meta AI, Meta's general-purpose AI assistant, was unveiled at Meta Connect 2023. The AI tool has also been upgraded with Meta's advanced large language model, Llama 3, enhancing its capabilities across Meta's suite of applications and smart glasses.

China Economy News | Live: To Revive Economy, China Bets On Discounts For Cars And Appliance | N18L

China Economy News | Live: To Revive Economy, China Bets On Discounts For Cars And Appliance | N18LFacing economic challenges, China has embarked on a significant strategy to rejuvenate its economy through the promotion of car and appliance sales. Beijing is championing a sweeping initiative designed to revitalise the nation's industrial base and domestic environments by replacing outdated and inefficient machinery with newer, cleaner alternatives. This move is intended to boost consumer spending and ignite business investments.The initiative spans multiple sectors, encompassing upgrades in heavy industries such as petrochemicals and steel, improvements to residential amenities like elevators, and providing incentives for consumers to discard and replace old washing machines.The execution of these plans will largely be managed by local governments. For instance, the city of Suzhou in the prosperous Jiangsu province has initiated a scheme offering substantial subsidies—100 million yuan for car purchases, providing up to 6,000 yuan per buyer, and 20 million yuan for replacing old appliances, with as much as 1,500 yuan available per item, effective from April 20.#china #economy #discounts #news18live n18oc_world

India Weather Update: IMD warns of severe heatwave in THESE states, Check full forecast here

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) in its latest bulletin has said that a severe heatwave condition is expected to occur in East India, with the chances of expansion to additional areas of the region starting from April 24th.

Man Utd manager Erik ten Hag says the media are 'embarrassing' and a 'disgrace'

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag does not hold back on the media and called their comments about the Red Devils' FA Cup semi-final vs Coventry a 'disgrace' and 'embarrassing'.

US government agrees to $138.7M settlement over FBI's botching of Larry Nassar assault allegations

DETROIT: The U.S. Justice Department announced a $138.7 million settlement Tuesday with more than 100 people who accused the FBI of grossly mishandling allegations of sexual assault against Larry Nassar in 2015 and 2016, a critical time gap that allowed the sports doctor to continue to prey on victims before his arrest.When combined with other settlements, $1 billion now has been set aside by various organizations to compensate hundreds of women...

End Of Work From Home Era, I.T Firms CEO’s Push The Employees To Return To Office | ET Now

As major IT firms end work from home, here's a look at how India fares in the quality of remote work, and industry views on the current scenario. #workfromhome #workfromoffice #techcompanies #endera #etnow

Tamannaah Bhatia And Raashii Khanna-starrer Aranmanai 4 Gets New Release Date

Sundar C’s upcoming horror comedy Aranmanai 4 is one of the most awaited releases of 2024. The film stars Tamannaah Bhatia and Raashii Khanna in the lead roles. Now, the makers of Aranmanai 4 have announced a new release date for the film.Initially, the film was scheduled to hit the theatres on April 26. However, in a recent announcement, the makers announced the new release date of the upcoming horror flick. The makers of Aranmanai 4 took to...

Blinken denies US human rights ‘double standards’ for Israel ahead of its military unit sanctions

The US State Secretary has rejected the idea that Washington might have a 'double standard' when applying US law to allegations of abuses by the Israeli military in Gaza while suggesting that examinations of such charges are ongoing. The State Department investigation into allegations of Israeli human rights abuses and the role of American weapons in potential violations is being carried out to the same standard as that for any other country, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Monday.

Exclusive - Simple Kaul recalls her role in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah: It was a departure from the norm, being a Kashmiri, I infused a lot of Kashmiri elements

Actress Simple Kaul enjoys portraying modern characters but found joy in playing unique roles with depth and societal resonance. She aims for significant roles that contribute to show dynamics, inspiring audiences to stand up against societal issues.

'Will Write A Letter To You': PM Modi Promises Girl Who Carried His Photo During Chhattisgarh Rally — Watch

PM Modi In Chhattisgarh: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was in Chhattisgarh for a campaign rally in Dhamtari district, lashed out at the Congress and alleged that the grand old party encouraged violence to hide its corruption, and promised that he would "root out" Naxalism from Chhattisgarh. While addressing the rally, PM Modi paused his speech after a girl holding his photo caught his attention. A clip of the rally surfaced on the Internet...

Arvind Kejriwal given insulin in Tihar jail after blood sugar level soars to 320

Arvind Kejriwal was administered insulin for the first time in Tihar Jail on Tuesday after his blood sugar level rose to 320. On Monday, he had accused prison authorities of "denying" him insulin despite repeated requests.Also, it was the first insulin dose the Delhi Chief Minister received since his arrest on March 21 by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the Delhi liquor policy case.Source told News18 that Kejriwal's sugar...

Ateez, aespa, Stray Kids, EXO's DO and others confirm Kpop comebacks of May 2024

Thus far, a diverse range of new K-pop comebacks have been announced for May 2024, featuring album releases from Ateez, aespa, NewJeans, EXO's DO and others.

Over 130 arrested at New York University as Pro-Palestine protests escalate

The pro-Palestine protest at US universities turned into a much larger movement by Tuesday, with police arresting several students on different campuses.

5 die while crossing English Channel, hours after UK approved deportation bill

The French authorities have discovered the bodies of five people, including a child, who were trying to cross the English Channel.

Asia worst hit by disasters in 2023, 79 extreme weather events killed over 2,000: WMO report

The World Meteorological Organization s State of the Climate in Asia 2023 report notes that Asia has warmed faster than the global average and the warming trend has nearly doubled since the 1961-1990 period.

Byju’s founder secures private debt to meet employee salaries amid financial strains, NLCT dispute, says report

With this the edtech unicorn has now disbursed partial salaries for both February and March to employees after previous delays

US Human Rights report on India mentions BBC raid, Hardeep Nijjar, Umar Khalid and Rahul Gandhi

The U.S. State Department's annual human rights assessment found "significant" abuses in India's northeastern Manipur state last year and attacks on minorities, journalists and dissenting voices in the rest of the country. Manipur has seen fierce fighting between its tribal Kuki-Zo and majority Meitei populations after a court order a year ago suggested the Kuki's minority privileges be extended to the Meitei. More than 200 people have been killed.

Tata Stock, Share Price Under Rs 300: 250% DIVIDEND announced - Details

Tata Stock Dividend Announcement: Rallis India is a Tata Group stock. The company has announced a dividend payment of 250 per cent on each stock. Rallis India Dividend News, Rallis India Dividend Record Date

Petrol, Diesel Fresh Prices Announced: Check Rates In Your City On April 23

Petrol and Diesel Prices On April 23, 2024: Even though the price of crude continues to fluctuate in the international market, there is no change in the fuel prices in India. The prices of petrol and diesel in the domestic market were last revised on March 14 and since then there has been no major revision in the prices.New petrol and diesel rates are released every day at 6 am in the country. Oil companies have also released new petrol and...

Soldier's brother shot dead by terrorists in Jammu-Kashmir's Rajouri

A soldier's brother was shot dead by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district on Monday night.

US Senate passes USD 61 billion Ukraine aid package, Biden vows swift arms delivery

US Senate approved $61B Ukraine aid. Biden pledges arms amid Russia. House, allies clear $95B assistance. Capitol Hill delays. Russian impact. McConnell's role crucial.

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Elon Musk is waging war on multiple fronts — and now Australia is in the firing line

Elon Musk is no stranger to spats with public figures, but he's also been going into battle with judges, regulators, and politicians around the world.

IPL 2024 Match 40 Delhi Capitals Vs Gujarat Titans: Head To Head Stats

Alarming changes: 'Antarctica is behaving in a way we've never seen before'

Antarctica's iconic landscape is undergoing alarming changes, with sea ice levels reaching record lows, raising concerns about the future of this crucial ecosystem. Researchers are witnessing unprecedented shifts in the Antarctic's sea ice patterns, with potential long-lasting impacts on global climate systems.In recent years, the Antarctic sea ice...

'Congress, INDI Alliance went into panic mode after...': PM Modi on his 'infiltrators' remark

Two days after his comments triggered an uproar among the Opposition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the "truth put forth the nation" created panic in the INDIA bloc and Congress."The day before yesterday in Rajasthan I put forth some truth in front of the country and the entire Congress and INDI alliance went into a panic. I put forth the truth that Congress is plotting to snatch your property and distribute it to their...

'The 'children' of Vishy Anand are on the loose' - remarks Garry Kasparov after Gukesh's triumph at Candidates

India's five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand has spawned a chess culture in India and the country is reaping the rewards of the Grandmaster's success with thousands of youngsters, mostly in their teens, taking up chess. Gukesh's triumph entitles him to a clash against reigning world champion Ding Liren of China in the last quarter of the year.

iPad Air, Pro 2024 launch? 5 things to expect from Apple's May 7 event

Apple may launch new iPads and accessories at special event on May 7, marking a significant update to iPad lineup.

Trump lawyer 'losing credibility' in trial

The judge overseeing Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial on Tuesday told Trump's lawyer he is "losing all credibility" as he considered whether the former president should be punished for violating a gag order that prevents him from publicly criticizing witnesses and others involved in the case.

UP Sets Record In Metro Infrastructure: Becomes State With Metro In Most Number Of Cities

Apart from the capital city Lucknow, Metro is operating successfully in Ghaziabad, Noida, Greater Noida, and Kanpur. Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) is also constructing Agra Metro and Meerut Metro and plans for Varanasi Metro, Prayagraj Metro, Gorakhpur Metro and Bareilly Metro are also under consideration.

'Neither Congress Will Ever Come To Power Nor...': Amit Shah's Big Assertion On Chidambaram's Anti-CAA Stance

Speaking regarding Congress Leader P Chidambaram's special vow to "repeal CAA" if INDIA Bloc voted to power after the Lok Sabha elections, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that "neither the Congress will ever come to power nor the laws i.e The Citizenship (Amendment) Act 2019 (CAA), Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Addhiniyam, will ever be revoked."

Tesla layoffs to save $1 billion annually, Elon Musk calls it 'necessary for next phase of growth'

Elon Musk-owned Tesla, which recently announced layoffs of some 14,000 workers, has also undertaken a recall of its Cybertruck due to an acceleration problem. The company's Q1 profits fall 55%.

Patanjali ads case: Ramdev, Balkrishna issue new ‘public apology’ after Supreme Court rap

On April 23, the Supreme Court questioned Ramdev and Balkrishna on the size and visibility of an apology issued by Patanjali for previous ads.

Mid-Air Collision: Malaysian Navy Helicopters | Tragic Loss of 10 Crew Members

Firing at Salman Khan's House: Mumbai Crime Branch searches Surat's Tapi river for gun

In a recent development regarding the firing incident outside actor Salman Khan's residence on April 14, Mumbai Crime Branch has reached Surat to search for the gun which the accused used in firing at actor's house. During interrogation, the accused told the Crime Branch that after committing the crime, they had thrown the gun into the Tapi River of Surat. The two men, who came on a motorbike, fired four rounds outside the Galaxy Apartments, where the actor resides, around 5 am on the morning of April 14 and fled. CCTV footage showed that both accused sported caps and carried backpacks.

Grindr Faces UK Lawsuit As Users Claim App Shares Confidential Data Illegaly, Including HIV Status

Hundreds of Grindr users have initiated a major lawsuit in London, claiming the gay dating app improperly shared their confidential data, including HIV status, with external entities. As reported by Reuters, the legal action, lodged at the High Court by the law firm Austen Hays, could potentially impact thousands of UK-based users, according to the firm's statement on Monday. The lawsuit alleges that between 2018 and 2020, Grindr provided highly...

Google fires 20 more over protests, says report. What is Project Nimbus & why are Googlers protesting?

Jane Chung, spokesperson for protest organiser No Tech for Apartheid said that those recently fired included ‘non-participating bystanders’, and that this takes the total number of fired employees to over 50.

Impact of Maldives President's pro-China party's victory on India

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu's People's National Congress (PNC) won a decisive majority in the country's parliamentary elections, securing 71 out of 93 seats.