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Mahesh Babu Meets Sunrisers Hyderabad Captain Pat Cummins: 'An Absolute Honour'

Going strong, Sunrisers Hyderabad has so far secured a third-place position in the IPL 2024 points table. Ahead of their upcoming matches, the team received a delightful surprise in the form of a meet-and-greet with Tollywood superstar Mahesh Babu. The actor had a special photoshoot with the SRH players in Hyderabad, pictures of which are now going viral on social media. From rubbing shoulders with SRH captain Pat Cummins to sharing a pose with...

Congress workers protest against nomination of 'outsider' as party's North West Delhi candidate

New Delhi, Apr 22 (PTI) A section of Congress workers on Monday held a protest against the nomination of former BJP MP Udit Raj as the party's Lok Sabha polls candidate from North West Delhi

OTT releases this week on Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+ Hotstar

If you're anticipating watching movies and web series online, be sure to peruse the list of new releases on OTT platforms this week.

'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.

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...

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.

Meta official gets 6-year jail in absentia by Russia for ‘terrorism’. 5 things to know about Andy Stone

The charges against Meta communications director Andy Stone stem from his remarks in 2022 following Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24 that year

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.

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.

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.

Fahadh Faasil admits he has reservations about dealing with religion in his films, says Malayalam audience isn’t ready for ‘harsh reality’

Actor Fahadh Faasil said that he is wary of touching the theme of religion in his films after the commercial failure of Trance.

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.

Bonus Issue: Suzlon's peer, after a 462% rally in a year will give free shares on Thursday

The board of Inox Wind Ltd. will meet on Thursday, April 25, to consider the issue of bonus shares, it said in an exchange filing. This is the first such corporate action on record that the company will be undertaking.Record date for the proposed bonus issue of shares is yet to be determined.Companies issue bonus shares to capitalise on their free reserves, increase their Earnings Per Share (EPS) and paid-up capital, along with reducing the...

'I Demanded Insulin Every Day': Arvind Kejriwal's Letter To Tihar Debunking 2 'False' Statements

Amid the row over insuline, Arvind Kejriwal wrote a letter to Tihar jail authorities, claiming that their statements that were published in the media were "false and misleading".

How China Responded To Muizzu’s Win In Maldives' Parliamentary Polls

China on Monday congratulated Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu’s People’s National Congress (PNC) which has secured an absolute majority in Sunday’s Parliament polls and expressed its willingness to deepen the ”comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership” between the two countries.Muizzu-led PNC won 68 out of 93 seats in Sunday’s polls and its coalition partners Maldives National Party (MNP) and Maldives Development Alliance (MDA) won one...

Putin Annexes Ukraine Village in Donetsk Region As Zelensky Waits For U.S’ $61bn Aid

In a major boost to Putin’s men, the Russian military has liberated Novomikhailovka village in Ukraine’s Donetsk region. Russia’s announcement came as the United States Congress approves $61bn military aid for Ukraine. The Russian defence ministry announced that its forces had captured the settlement of Novomikhailovka in Donetsk. Putin Annexes Ukraine Village in Donetsk Region As Zelensky Waits For U.S’ $61bn Aid

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...

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...

From unlawful killings to arbitrary arrests, US report exposes China on crimes against Uyghurs, other Muslim groups

Genocide and crimes against humanity took place in China throughout 2023, predominantly against Muslim Uyghurs and members of other ethnic and religious minority groups in Xinjiang, a US report on human rights practices has revealed.The report titled '2023 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices', which was released on Tuesday, sheds light on a series of human rights violations in China, including arbitrary arrests, restrictions on freedom of...

Tensions flare at US universities over pro-Palestinian protests: Many arrested, Columbia moves classes online

Columbia canceled classes, dozens of protesters were arrested at New York University and Yale, and the gates to Harvard Yard were closed to the public on Monday as some of the most prestigious US universities sought to defuse campus tensions over Israel's war with Hamas. Columbia President Shafik said she was “deeply saddened” by what was happening on campus.

IMD's severe heat wave warning for 5 states

IMD forecast: India faces a persistent heat wave with temperatures soaring up to 45°C in various regions, triggering heat wave warnings and forecasts of warm nights and hot weather conditions over the next five days.

Kia teases its first pick-up truck, will launch in 2025

Kia Tasman is the first pick-up truck that the brand will launch. It will be launched in markets such as Korea, Australia, Africa and the Middle East.

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.

Tesla lays off its new marketing team months after launching it: report

Tesla scraps its marketing team just months after it began, continuing the company's workforce reduction.

Baltimore bridge collapse: Cargo ship owner, manager accused of negligence

The owner and manager of the massive container ship that took down the Francis Scott Key Bridge last month should be held fully liable for the deadly collapse, according to court papers filed on behalf of Baltimore's mayor and city council.

Russia Targets Ukraine's TV Network, Strikes 240-Meter Tower Causing Television Blackout In 2nd Largest City

The destruction of the tower has led to disruptions in digital television signals, impacting the residents of Ukraine's second-largest city. Fortunately, no casualties were reported as workers had sought refuge in shelters prior to the collapse. Nevertheless, the footage depicts the dramatic moment when the tower's main mast broke apart, accompanied by billowing clouds of smoke.

Ghazipur landfill fire: MCD douses 90% of fire, operation still on, FIR registered | Top 10 updates

Ghazipur landfill fire continued on Tuesday morning. Delhi MCD Mayor Shelly Oberoi informed that the Ghazipur landfill fire is under control and appropriate action will be taken after the inquiry.

Man Breaks Into Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’s Home, Arrested

Police in Los Angeles arrested a suspect following a break-in at the home of Mayor Karen Bass early Sunday, officials said.The suspect was arrested shortly after smashing a window to get inside of Getty House while it was occupied, the Los Angeles Police Department said in a statement on social media. The home is the mayor’s official residence, on Irving Boulevard west of downtown.“Mayor Bass and her family were not injured and are safe,” her...

How are new Covid variants generated? Hidden mechanism revealed

Scientists have now developed a new technology that has uncovered the underlying mechanism that has enabled them to calculate SARS-CoV-2's mutation rate.

Gold, silver retreat from record levels as Iran-Israel tensions ease

New Delhi, Apr 22 (PTI) Gold and silver prices retreated from record high levels in the national capital on Monday, with the precious metal plunging by Rs 450 per 10 grams, due to weak global trends and easing tensions in West Asia

‘Had to leave India, told reporting crossed a line’: Australian journalist

ABC said YouTube blocked access in India to an episode of its news series Foreign Correspondent on Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s killing on New Delhi’s orders.

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.

New AI model predicts irregular heartbeat 30 minutes in advance

Researchers have developed a groundbreaking AI-based model capable of forecasting irregular heartbeat, known as cardiac arrhythmia, approximately 30 minutes before its onset. The model, developed by a team including researchers from the University of Luxembourg, has demonstrated an impressive 80% accuracy in predicting the transition from a normal cardiac rhythm to atrial fibrillation, the most prevalent form of cardiac arrhythmia characterised...

Video: Mid-air helicopter collision in Malaysia leaves 10 dead

The incident occurred at 9.32 am.

Infosys shares worth Rs 44 lakh! Home Minister Amit Shah to make THIS amount from Rs 28 dividend

Amit Shah Infosys Dividend 2024: Home Minister Amit Shah has also invested in IT major Infosys, owning 2970 equity shares of the company. As of April 15, 2024, Shah’s holding in Infosys is worth Rs 43.6 lakh. Recently, the company declared its quarterly earnings for the January-March 2024 quarter and announced its highest-ever dividend payout.

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Anti-Netanyahu Protests Turn Fiery: Families Of Hostage Accuse Bibi For Waging War To Stay In Power

Israelis organized a massive ‘passover’ protest against PM Netanyahu for falling the families of the hostages. Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the gates of Netanyahu’s house in Caesarea and call out Netanyahu’s leadership out. They demand immediate release of abductees. Passover is a Jewish festival when families gather for dinner called Seder for 7 nights and it commemorates liberation of Jewish people from Slavery in Egypt.Anti-Netanyahu Protests Turn Fiery: Families Of Hostage Accuse Bibi For Waging War To Stay In Power

The story of Dordarshan’s iconic logo, now in controversy over its colour

When did DD's 'Eye' start out, and with what colour? Was it ever saffron earlier?

Hip-hop artist Chris King tragically killed in Nashville, mourned by Justin Bieber, Trippie Redd, Machine Gun Kelly & many others

Renowned rapper Chris King, founder of Snotty Nose Records and close friend of Trippie Redd and Justin Bieber, tragically loses his life in a fatal shooting in Nashville. The incident occurred during a robbery attempt in the early hours of Saturday morning, leaving the music community in shock and mourning. Tributes pour in on social media from friends and collaborators, highlighting King's impact on their lives and careers.

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.

Gainers and Losers: 10 stocks that moved the most on April 23

On April 23, the Sensex closed 89.83 points, or 0.12 percent, higher at 73,738.45, and the Nifty was up 31.60 points, or 0.14 percent, at 22,368.00. About 2,267 shares advanced, 1,395 declined and 121 were unchanged. PSP Projects | CMP Rs 699 | Shares of PSP Projects gained more than a percent after the company launched a qualified institutions placement (QIP) offer to raise Rs 244 crore. The company has fixed a floor price of Rs 682.59 a share, though it may offer a discount of up to 5 percent to investors. The indicative issue price for the QIP is Rs 670. Tejas Networks | CMP Rs 1,088.25 | The Tejas Network stock jumped 20 percent and got locked in the upper circuit after the company reported strong Q4 earnings. The company's consolidated net profit came in at Rs 146.78 against a loss of Rs 11.47 crore a year ago. Vodafone Idea | CMP Rs 14.40 | Shares of Vodafone Idea rallied over 11 percent after the company's follow-on public offer (FPO) concluded with 6.36 times subscription. Investors sent in bids for 8,011.8 crore equity shares while the country's third-largest telecom operator had offered 1,260 crore shares in the Rs 18,000-crore FPO. Hatsun Agro | CMP Rs 1,108 | The Hatsun Agro stock advanced over 8 percent after the Chennai-based company's net profit doubled on year to Rs 52 crore in the January-March quarter. The strong bottomline was fuelled by healthy sales, retail expansion, increased procurement of milk and a solid margin expansion. KP Energy | CMP Rs 409.85 | Shares of KP Energy rose 5 percent to hit the upper circuit after the company received a wind power project. The company will develop a 9MW wind power project, a part of the wind-solar hybrid power project in Gujarat. Mahindra and Mahindra Finance | CMP Rs 263.45 | The M&M Finance stock fell over 5 percent after the company put off a board meeting planned for April 23 to discuss fourth-quarter results. The decision came after a fraud was unearthed at one of the company's branches in the Northeast region. It involved forging of KYC documents for retail vehicle loans, resulting in misappropriation of the company's funds. Bajaj Finance | CMP Rs 7,241 | Shares of Bajaj Finance declined after global brokerage firm UBS shared a "sell" call on the company, saying the listing of its housing finance arm would not add any considerable value. UBS analysts shared a target price of Rs 6,800, implying a 6 percent downside from current level. Indus Towers | CMP Rs 360.60 | The Indus Towers stock gained 3 percent after brokerage firm CLSA upgraded the counter to 'buy' and raised the target price to Rs 450 from Rs 335. The brokerage said Indus Towers could be a key beneficiary of Vodafone Idea’s fundraising effort and planned addition of around 48,000 sites for 4G and 5G technology. Inox Wind | CMP Rs 599.50 | Shares of Inox Wind jumped over a percent after the green energy firm said its board would take up a proposal to issue bonus shares. The company's board will meet on April 25 to consider and approve a proposal for issuing bonus equity shares, the company said. IEX | CMP Rs 152.90 | The Indian Energy Exchange stock surged more than 2 percent with strong volumes. Two crore shares changed hands compared to the monthly average of 97 lakh. The stock has gained 14 percent in the past month.

'Arrogant billionaire': Elon Musk, Australian PM clash over church stabbing posts

Elon Musk said Tuesday his social media platform X will appeal against an Australian injunction forcing it to take down videos of a church stabbing in Sydney. Australia's internet watchdog secured an injunction late Monday, forcing X to hide videos that allegedly show a Sydney bishop being slashed in the head during a live-streamed sermon. X ignored earlier Australian pleas to remove the images, and Musk had said the company would appeal against...

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

IPL 2024: Devon Conway joins CSK team at Chepauk after being ruled out of season

IPL 2024: Devon Conway made a return to the CSK team after being ruled out of the tournament due to his thumb injury. Conway, despite not being part of the team will practice with CSK and will undergo rehabilitation.

‘First victory of our struggle’: Sidda hails court’s intervention

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah hails SC's decision as a win for Karnataka in getting fair drought relief. Centre to release funds within a week, as directed by SC.

Gold prices decline over 2%, down to one-week low; silver shreds 4.6%

Gold faced downward pressure as the main indexes of Wall Street began on a higher note, thereby reducing the demand for the safe-haven and non-interest-bearing asset.

Taiwan hit by multiple earthquakes, at least 1000 aftershocks! Latest updates here

These quakes followed a devastating magnitude 7.4 earthquake earlier in the month, which claimed 13 lives and injured over 1,000 people.

Gaza War: After Israel Intel chief quits, central command chief announces resignation

The Israel military is in a fix over failure to stop Hamas in Gaza Strip. Another top military officer Major-General Yehuda Fox is planning to resign in August, as per Israel public broadcaster KAN. As per Israeli media, this is second such resignation by military commanders. Though the exact reason behind Fox’s planned resignation is not known yet. Hours earlier, Major-General Aharon Haliva, head of the Israeli army’s Military Intelligence Directorate, resigned over his failure to predict the Hamas attack.Gaza War: After Israel Intel chief quits, central command chief announces resignation

Trump wants to scrap H-1B visa. His firms use it

Trump Media & Technology Group, led by Devin Nunes, applied for H-1B visas for Truth Social workers. Jared Kushner's firm also utilized the program. The H-1B visa system faces scrutiny for potential exploitation of foreign workers with Trump's conflicting stances.

Apple announces May 7 “let loose” iPad event — here are all the details

Apple's Let Loose iPad event is coming a month before WWDC 2024.