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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.

Paytm Share Price Hits Lower Circuit, Stock Sinks 68 pc From Peak

The Paytm stock was frozen at the 5 per cent lower circuit on the BSE.

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...

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...

IRAS officer slams Puma ad featuring Milind Soman jogging on railway tracks: ‘It’s treated as trespassing’

Sharing the ad on X, IRAS Rupanagudi asked the sportswear brand to put a disclaimer on the video

Gurpatwant Pannun murder ‘plot’ | Czech Republic's top court halts Nikhil Gupta’s extradition to US: Report

Nikhil Gupta is currently in custody and has been charged with murder-for-hire, which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison.

Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, K Kavitha to stay in jail as court extends their custody

The special judge for CBI and ED matters, Kaveri Baweja, extended their custody after they were produced before the court on the expiry of their remand.

HPBOSE 10th Result 2024: Ridhima Sharma tops HP Board class 10th exam, details inside

HPBOSE Himachal Pradesh Class 10 results declared. Check pass percentage and toppers details here

Jaishankar ‘entitled to his opinion': Canadian minister slams EAM's remark over Hardeep Singh Nijjar row

Indian foreign minister is entitled to his opinion, said Canada's Immigration Minister Marc Miller reacting to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's criticism of Justin Trudeau-led government following the arrest of three people linked to the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

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

Dramatic Video Shows NYPD Officers Rescuing Woman From A Ledge Of 54-Story Building

The New York Police Department (NYPD) Special Ops detectives saved a 'distraught' woman by climbing over a glass wall on the edge of a 54-story building in Manhattan last week. The department posted the video of the rescue operation on X, platform formerly known as Twitter, and were praised for the 'valiant effort'.

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.

TikTok, Parent ByteDance, File Lawsuit Against US Legislation That Could Potentially Ban The App

TikTok, along with its Beijing-headquartered parent company ByteDance, has filed a lawsuit in the US federal court aimed at blocking a law recently signed by President Joe Biden, reported Reuters. This law mandates the divestiture of the popular short video app or imposes a ban, a decision that has stirred considerable controversy. The lawsuit, lodged in the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, contends that the law breaches...

AstraZeneca withdraws COVID vaccine worldwide weeks after admitting rare side effects

AstraZeneca withdraws COVID vaccine worldwide due to TTS. Facing 100 million pound lawsuit. TTS involves blood clots, low platelets. Symptoms: severe headache, abdominal pain. Treatment: anticoagulant therapy. The vaccine, developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University, was produced by the Serum Institute of India as Covishield. Read the article to know more.

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

US halts computer chip sales to China-based Huawei Technologies

US restricts Huawei tech sales, revoking chip sales. Concerns over Chinese intelligence infiltration persist despite previous bans. NTIA grants aim to boost Huawei alternatives. Washington Post reports ongoing efforts to counter Huawei dominance in tech market.

Unpaid salaries, dirty sets, harassment and threats: Not all is well with Indian television industry

In light of the recent Krishna Mukherjee case, we decode the various issues TV actors face on show sets and how producers address the issues.

Hong Kong court bans popular protest song 'Glory to Hong Kong' over national security concerns

In a significant decision, a Hong Kong appellate court has issued a ban on a protest song that gained popularity during the 2019 anti-government unrest, overturning a previous ruling and siding with the request of the justice secretary.In a written judgment, three justices from the Court of Appeal clarified that the injunction did not entirely prohibit the song "Glory to Hong Kong" but specifically targeted criminal activities outlined in the...

No injury concerns with Suryakumar Yadav

Suryakumar Yadav, India's top T20 batsman, was seen in pain during a match-winning century against Sunrisers Hyderabad, causing concerns about his fitness. He later claimed to be suffering from the effects of his first full-fledged T20 outing since December 14, due to an ankle and sports hernia injury.

Game of Thrones actor Ian Gelder passes away at 74 of cancer

Game of Thrones actor Ian Gelder has passed away at the age of 74. The news of Gelder's demise was confirmed by his husband Ben Daniels.

‘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.

'Karnataka Govt Wanted To Do HD Revanna's Character Assassination': HD Kumaraswamy

The JD(S) party made their first official statement on the alleged Prajwal Revanna Sex Scandal case. Former Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy conducted a press conference on Tuesday.

Kim Soo-hyun to Lee Do-hyun: Baeksang Awards' full winners list

K-drama stars Lee Do-hyun and Kim Soo-hyun won big at the recently held Baeksang Awards in Seoul, South Korea. Check out the complete winners list here.

Lenovo Tab K11 with Helio G88 chipset, 7040mAh battery launched in India: Check price, specs and availability

Lenovo has launched a new Android tablet in India called the Tab K11. It comes with a 7040mAh battery, a near-stock Android experience and support for stylus.

Kim Jong Un reportedly tears down multiple buildings including his own winter palace complex

New satellite imagery has unveiled the dismantling of numerous buildings at North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's lavish residence, Ryokpo Palace. This opulent compound, located in a secluded region on the outskirts of Pyongyang, functions as Kim's winter palace complex. The aerial photos of the Palace reveals that a mansion with a blue roof has been demolished, leaving behind a vacant dirt lot.

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.

Kerala SSLC Result 2024 Pass Percentage: 99.69% students pass Kerala 10th board exams, 71,831 score A+

SSLC Board Result 2024, Kerala 10th Exam Result Pass Percentage: Here is pass percentage and how to check Kerala 10th Results at official website results.kite.kerala.gov.in.

West Bengal: 6 people die due to thunderstorm amid heavy downpour after days of heatwave

West Bengal: As the state welcomed rainfall after days of heatwave, harsh weather and thunderstorms killed nearly six people in southern districts on Monday

'Utter nonsense': Sanju Samson's controversial dismissal puts umpires in line of fire, again

The controversial umpiring call took place in the 16th over of the Royals chase when Sanju Samson smashed a Mukesh Kumar delivery to long-on.As DC's Shai Hope claimed the catch at the fence, Samson started to walk off while the on-field umpires referred it upstairs to check Hope's claim of the catch. The third umpire declared the catch clean and went on to give Samson out.

TCS Employee Suspended for Reporting Security Issue Involving Manager: Here's What Happened

Seeking guidance from the Reddit community, the individual posed the question, "What should I do in this situation?"

'Dangerous conspiracy exposed': PM Modi cites Lalu's Muslim quota remark to attack opposition; Sonia questions 'niyat' and 'niti' of BJP

NEW DELHI: The political slugfest over reservations took centrestage once again on Tuesday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi citing RJD chief Lalu Prasad's pitch for Muslim quota to allege that a "dangerous conspiracy of Congress and INDI alliance" has been exposed. The opposition counter came from Sonia Gandhi who accused PM Modi and the BJP of pr...

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...

Malayalam director-screenwriter Harikumar dies after battle with cancer

Noted director and screenwriter Harikumar died on the evening of May 6 at a hospital in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. He was diagnosed with cancer and underwent treatment for the same.

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.

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.

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...

Cryptocurrency Price Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum down 2% each in last 24 hours - check support and resistance

Cryptocurrency Price Today: Bitcoin price has cracked 2 per cent in the last 24 hours. The volume has also dropped significantly.

OpenAI is working on a new feature to give direct competition to Google Search

OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, is entering the search engine market with a new feature that mimics Google Search. This move is expected to significantly enhance ChatGPT's capabilities and position OpenAI as a direct competitor to Google.

Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi's Jolly LLB 3 in legal trouble for allegedly making fun of judiciary: Report

A complaint has been filed against Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi's Jolly LLB 3 for allegedly making fun of lawyers and judges in the franchise.

Our New Insta360 X4 Has Unreal 4K Battery Life

I legit thought I was mistaken, or that it didn't record properly. But no; it did!

NEET UG 2024 answer key, OMR response sheet soon; NTA marking scheme, result date

NEET UG 2024 Answer Key: Over 24 lakh candidates had registered for the NEET UG exams this year. The NTA NEET official website exams.nta.ac.in will made the answer key link active.

Civil aviation ministry seeks report from Air India Express over flight cancellations

Around 80 Air India Express flights have been disrupted, including cancellations and long delays, due to the crew shortage since Tuesday night as over 200 cabin crew called in sick.

Setback for BJP govt in Haryana as 3 Independent MLAs withdraw support

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Haryana faced a setback as three Independent MLAs declared on May 7 that they have revoked their support for the government led by Nayab Singh Saini in the state. The three MLAs -- Sombir Sangwan, Randhir Gollen, and Dharampal Gonder -- also announced their decision to back the Congress party during the elections. They made the announcement during a press conference held in Rohtak, in the presence of...

Ex-Cong leader Radhika Khera, actor Shekhar Suman join BJP

New Delhi, May 7 (PTI) Former Congress leader Radhika Khera and actor Shekhar Suman joined the BJP on Tuesday

1000% dividend! Kingfisher maker's STRONG and FIZZY cash reward for shareholders in Q4 results

United Breweries Ltd announces dividend for FY24. The dividend will be paid on or before August 30, 2024 if approved by the shareholders. The 25the AGM of the Company will be held on Thursday, August 01, 2024.

Gold prices hold ground as traders eye Fed cues

China's central bank added 60,000 troy ounces of bullion to its reserves in April, official data showed on Tuesday, extending the period of consecutive purchases to 18 months.

6 Counting Machines, 12 Hours: ED Seizes Rs 35 Crore Cash With Confidential Letter From Jharkhand Minister's Staff

It took almost 12 hours and six counting machines as the Enforcement Directorate recovered a stash of cash worth Rs 35.23 crore from the residence of a domestic help, allegedly associated with a senior minister of Jharkhand, Alamgir Alam on Monday. However, the most interesting part was not the recovery of cash, but the presence of an official communication between the ED and the state government, with the stash of the cash.The official letter...

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...

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.

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