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Delta flight emergency: Slide detaches, JFK return

Delta Air Lines jet faced a post-takeoff emergency at JFK, returning due to a slide issue on a 1990 Boeing 767. Crew reported a vibration, FAA confirmed, and the plane landed safely with 176 passengers.

Redmi to launch Note 13 Pro Plus World Champions Edition in India on April 30

Mi has confirmed the launch of Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus World Champions Edition later this month. Here's everything we know so far about the upcoming limited-edition phone.

A Catholic 'priest' has been defrocked for being AI

An AI chatbot for a Catholic group claimed to be a real priest and said baptism in Gatorade was OK. He was quickly defrocked.

Breaking News LIVE: Heatwave Alert For Maharashtra's Thane, Raigad, And Mumbai Today

Breaking News Live: Hello and welcome to the live blog of ABP Live. Please follow this space for all the breaking news and latest updates from India and around the world. Heatwave Alert For Maharashtra's Thane, Raigad, And Mumbai Today The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has raised a heatwave alert for Thane, Raigad districts, and parts of Mumbai, spanning from April 27 to 29, PTI reported. According to IMD scientist Sushma Nair, an...

Reducing China dependence: Tata developing complex high-precision machines to make Apple iPhone casing; aims for exports

Tata Electronics is internally developing sophisticated high-precision machines for producing iPhone casings, aiming to enhance local capabilities and export the machines in the future. This move is expected to boost India's electronics export industry and reduce reliance on specific parts.

Argentinian Lawyer-Journalist Aspires To Shatter Stereotypes & Become Oldest Miss Universe At 60

A 60-year-old lawyer and journalist from La Plata, Alejandra Rodríguez was recently crowned Miss Universe Buenos Aires. She is shattering all stereotypes, marking a monumental shift in beauty pageants as the oldest Miss Universe contestant.According to a report on Hola, Rodriquez thought she had surpassed the age limit for global beauty pageants, but her perspective shifted with the revised regulations. Initially, Miss Universe contestants had...

Tripura Takes Lead, Maharashtra Trails Far Behind In Lok Sabha Phase 2 Voter Turnout Till 9 AM

Phase 2 Voter Turnout Till 9 AM: The voter turnout till 9 AM showed diverse figures across 13 states in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections undergoing on 88 seats. As per the data released by the Election Commission of India (ECI), Tripura witnessed a turnout of 16.65%, while Maharashtra recorded a comparatively lower figure of 7.45%. Phase 2 Voter Turnout Till 9 AM State/ UT Turnout Assam 9.71% Bihar 9.65% Chhattisgarh 15.42% Karnataka...

2 Terrorists Dead, 2 Army Personnel Injured as Gunbattle Resumes in J&K's Baramulla

Two terrorists were killed while as many Army personnel got injured on Friday as a gunbattle between the militants and security forces continued for the second day in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district, officials said.The encounter began on Thursday at Check Mohalla Nowpora in the Sopore area of north Kashmir. After the night’s lull, a fresh exchange of firing took place on Friday morning, they said.Two terrorists have been killed so far,...

Japan town to block Mount Fuji view because of troublesome tourists

Fujikawaguchiko takes action against over tourism by blocking Mount Fuji view. Mesh net construction starts soon, mirroring Kyoto's restrictions. Popular site with volcano behind Lawson store faces visitor management challenges.

Zombie Deer Disease spreads to another US state: All about it

Zombie deer disease spreads to Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, Jefferson County, and nearby areas. Visitor guidelines stress caution, urging safe distance from wildlife and proper disposal of infected carcasses to prevent CWD transmission.

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.

Delhi High Court deregisters Go First's 54 aircraft! What next for the airline?

Delhi High Court has directed civil aviation regulator DGCA to process the deregistration applications of aircrafts leased by the airline within five working days. Also, the RP has been directed to furnish current information and documentation related to the aircraft to the lessors. The court prohibited Go First from operating these planes. Read here for more insights.

EC notice to BJP chief Nadda on complaints against PM Modi's remarks

New Delhi, Apr 25 (PTI) Taking cognisance for the first time of a model code violation complaint against a prime minister, the Election Commission on Thursday issued a notice to BJP president J P Nadda on Opposition charge that Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a divisive speech in Rajasthan's Banswara

Australia PM Anthony Albanese Calls Elon Musk ‘Arrogant Billionaire’ | Tesla CEO Responds

UWW threatens to suspend WFI and India's wrestlers too

In a letter signed by UWW president, wrestling's global governing body has reiterated its determination to uphold WFI's independence and autonomy

Kerala Blasters bid goodbye to Ivan Vukomanovic

Less than a month after he stated that he had no intention of leaving the club, head coach Ivan Vukomanovic and Kerala Blasters decided to part ways on Friday. The club management announced the decision through a statement, adding that the search for a new coach has begun.

Vietnam Tycoon Appeals Against $27 Billion Fraud Death Sentence

A top Vietnamese property tycoon sentenced to death in a $27 billion fraud case has launched an appeal against her conviction, state media said Friday.Truong My Lan, chair of major developer Van Thinh Phat, was found guilty this month of swindling cash from Saigon Commercial Bank (SCB) over a decade.The 68-year-old was found to have embezzled $12.5 billion, but prosecutors said the total damages caused by the scam now amounted to $27 billion —...

Nestle net profit up 27% in March quarter

Nestle India's net profit rose by 27% to Rs 934 crore in the March quarter, driven by strong growth across its product portfolio amidst challenges from food inflation and volatile commodity prices.

Texas Tornado Live Map, Radar: Warnings Issued For Hillsboro, Abbott, Malone

As the tornado continues in Texas, the National Weather Service said in a post on X that tornado warnings for Hillsboro, Abbott and Malone are still in effect until 2:15 pm CDT, Friday.

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.

Sports This Weekend: CSK vs SRH, Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur, Nadal vs de Minaur and more

It's been quite the eventful week in the world of sports so far, with Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh becoming the youngest winner of the prestigious Candidates Tournament on Monday and Royal Challengers Bengaluru snapping their six-match losing streak against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Thursday.The weekend promises to be just as eventful for sports fans. The 17th edition of the IPL will have back-to-back...

Doctors Raise Concern on Increasing Cases Of Summer Enterovirus; Know Ways To Protect Yourself

Summer is the enterovirus season and according to experts, there is a rise in infections among young children and adolescents, along with those adults with compromised immune systems. Commonly known as the "summer flu", doctors say it has many strains, each potentially inducing a spectrum of symptoms and complications. Read on to know more.

Omaha Tornado Warning: Twister At Elkhorn, Waterloo And Bennington, Nebraska

Omaha, the most populous city in Nebraska, was under a severe tornado warning Saturday after a twister was spotted at Elkhorn, a neighborhood, and Waterloo and Bennington in the Doughlas County. The National Weather Service asked residents to take shelter immediately. A rare‘Tornado Emergency’ has been issued for suburbs of Omaha for ongoing violent tornado.

Delhi High Court delays hearing of plea seeking PM's disqualification from polls

The plea accused the Prime Minister of violating the code of conduct during a campaign speech in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh, in which he allegedly made references to Hindu and Sikh deities while seeking votes.

Wipro will pay its ex CEO Rs 92.1 crore as severance pay but only if he does not join any other company

Wipro will be paying its ex CEO, Thierry Delaporte, a severance package of Rs 92.1 crore, contingent upon him not joining another company within a year.

Landslide In Arunachal Pradesh Cuts Off Dibang Valley Bordering China

New Delhi, April 25 -- A massive landslide in Arunachal Pradesh disrupted connectivity to Dibang Valley, a region of strategic importance for India as it shares a border with China. The landslides occurred on April 24 along NH-33 between Hunli and Anini due to heavy rainfall. The National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) has initiated efforts to repair the damaged sections of the highway.

Varun Gandhi Rejects BJP’s Offer to Fight From Rae Bareli After Considering it For Over a Week

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and cousin of Congress leaders Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi — Varun Gandhi – has rejected his party’s offer to fight the Lok Sabha election from Gandhi bastion Rae Bareli in Uttar Pradesh, according to sources. Sources also added that Varun Gandhi had been “considering” the offer for over a week after the party came up with the proposal. BJP’s proposal stemmed from consistent media reports that the Congress is...

JEE Main 2024 Topper: Bengaluru’s Amogh Agrawal scores 100 percentile in JEE session 1, 2

JEE Main 2024 Topper: He further said, I study as long as my body supports. Usually, I study for 12 hours. I believe my teachers and my parents have been my support system throughout my preparation journey."

WhatsApp Warns About Shutting Down In India If It Was Forced To Break Chat Encryption: Know More

WhatsApp chats are end-to-end encrypted which keeps its users secure but the messaging app warns that it will stop its services in India if it forced to break chat encryption in the near future. WhatsApp informed this to the Delhi High Court this week, where it is facing a big battle to keep its users secure behind its vaunted end-to-end encryption for chats, calls, videos and more. The Meta-owned platform has appointed Tejas Karia, who shared...

UP students pass with ‘Jai Shree Ram' on answer sheets, action against professors

Action has been taken against two professors in a UP state university following revelations that students passed exams by writing 'Jai Shri Ram' and cricketers' names on their answer sheets. An RTI exposed the exam irregularities.

Explained: How EC notice on code violation against PM Modi is a first in many ways

It’s election season — the country is voting in Phase 2 of the Lok Sabha polls — and with it comes Model Code of Conduct violations. In fact, a day before the country went to the polls (on Thursday), the Election Commission (EC) issued separate notices on complaints of violations of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress chief Mallikaarjun Kharge and Member of Parliament (MP) Rahul Gandhi.While this in...

Indian-origin student arrested and barred from Princeton University for participating in anti-Israel protests

Indian-origin student in US has been arrested and barred from varsity for taking part in anti-Israel protests on campus

Nawaz Modi Singhania Removed From Boards Of 3 Raymond Cos | CNBC TV18

The battle between Raymond Managing Director and Chairman of Raymond Group Gautam Singhania and his wife Nawaz Modi Singhania has now reached the board room.Nawaz Modi Singhania who was a board director of JK Investors, Smart advisory-finserve and Raymond Consumer Care Ltd (RCCL), has now been removed from her position in these three companies.Nawaz Modi Singhania reached Raymond's South Mumbai office on Thursday morning (April 25). Nawaz said she was there to attend extraordinary general meetings of JK Investors and Smart advisory-finserve.Nawaz Modi Singhania told CNBC-TV 18, "I was on the board of JK Investors, Raymond Consumer Care Ltd and Smart advisory-finserve companies. Today's meeting's agenda was to remove me from the board as the promoter and major shareholder Gautam Singhania has lost confidence in me."#raymondfamilyfeud #raymondboard #gautamsinghania #nawazmodi #raymonddivorcebattle #IiAS #cnbctv18 #businessnews #businessnewstoday #businessnewsinenglish #sharemarkettoday

ACC Q4 Results Live : profit rise by 300.96% YOY

ACC Q4 Results Live : Revenue increased by 12.9% YoY & profit increased by 300.96% YoY

Kotak loses fourth most valued bank tag to Axis

Due to the heavy selloff, the bank’s founder Uday Kotak, the largest shareholder with a stake of almost 26%, saw his wealth decline by $1.3 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

Earthquake of 3.2 magnitude hits J-K's Kishtwar

KISHTWAR: An earthquake of magnitude 3.2 on the Richter scale hit Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar on Friday night, according to National Centre for Seismology (NCS) data.According to the NCS, the earthquake occurred at 11:06 pm.The epicentre of the earthquake was located at Latitude 33.35 and Longitude 76.70, at a depth of 10 kilometres, the NCS state...

No case against user over "objectionable" tweet against Md Zubair, Delhi Police tells HC

New Delhi, Apr 25 (PTI) The city police has told the Delhi High Court that no case has been registered against a twitter user for his "objectionable" tweet against Alt News co-founder Mohammad Zubair

Restaurant Brands Asia extends rally, surges nearly 10% in a week

Shares of Restaurant Brands Asia advanced 3 percent to Rs 104 in the morning trade on April 26, extending gains for the second day in a row and gaining almost 10 percent in 7 trading sessions. On April 25, Fidelity Emerging Markets Fund offloaded nearly 26 lakh shares or 0.52 percent stake in the company, bulk deal on April 25 showed. The stake sale was done at an average price of Rs 100.26. Fidelity Emerging Markets Fund held a 1.78 percent...

HYBE vs ADOR: 10 shocking revelations in the clash between K-pop industry titans

In the ongoing clash between K-pop giants HYBE and ADOR, a series of shocking revelations has emerged, shedding light on the tumultuous relationship between the two entities. The feud escalated when HYBE initiated a surprise audit targeting ADOR and its executives, particularly CEO Min Hee Jin, on April 22, 2024. In response to the heightened tensions, Min Hee Jin held an emergency press conference on April 25, aiming to address the escalating...

WhatsApp launches Passkeys for iPhone users- Here's how it works and all details

WhatsApp introduces new passkeys for iPhone users, offering easier and more secure login options. Know how this feature enhances user experience.

Elon Musk once again richer than Mark Zuckerberg: Why latter lost $18 billion

Elon Musk became the third richest billionaire as the company added $5.8 billion in wealth, amounting to a total of $184 billion now.

Google Parent Alphabet Declares 1st-Ever Dividend | Shares Jump 15% on Earnings Beat Estimates

Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction overturned: What the court argued, its implications

The New York Court of Appeals concluded that the judge in an earlier trial prejudiced Harvey Weinstein with improper rulings. What was the case about, and what does it mean for Weinstein?

Top 30 work-from-anywhere jobs: From salary expectations to in-demand professions — all you need to know

FlexJobs' report highlights the trend of work-from-anywhere jobs, with top companies like Chainlink Labs and Wikimedia Foundation offering remote positions. These roles often come with high salaries exceeding ₹83 lakh

Nainital forest fire threatens civilian area; boating stopped, army called: 10 points

The Nainital district administration has banned boating in Naini Lake because of the forest fire.

Tornado At Lincoln And Waverly: When Will Nebraska Twister Hit Omaha?

A massive tornado was spotted passing through Lincoln and Waverly in Nebraska on Friday. The cities are about 168.4 miles via I-80 E from Omaha, the most populous city in the state. A warning has been issued in the city's metro area, with a twister observed near the Sarpy County communities of Papillion and La Vista as well as Chalco.

Burkina Faso suspends BBC, VOA for airing HRW report accusing army of extrajudicial killings

Burkina Faso has suspended the BBC and Voice of America from broadcasting in the country after the British and US radio stations aired a rights report accusing the army of attacking on civilians in its battle against jihadists.The suspension of broadcasting rights of BBC Africa and VOA are latest on international media organisations since Captain Ibrahim Traore seized power in the West African country in a September 2022 coup.Why BBC & VOA have...

Explosion In Hamilton? Locals Say Loud Boom Heard In Canadian City

Several social media users, mostly locals, said they heard a loud boom in Hamilton, Canada on Friday. These residents were left wondering if there was an explosion or fire in the port city on the western tip of Lake Ontario. However, authorities have not confirmed any report. We have reached out to the Hamilton Fire Department for explanation on the loud boom. Some Reddit users suspected there was a train collision in the city.

'Wonderful glimpse of transformative India': PM Modi hails Firstpost's Palki Sharma on her powerful Oxford Union speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the powerful speech made by Firstpost's managing editor Palki Sharma at the Oxford Union, last year.The remarks from the prime minister came just days after Palki's address at the union started swirling around yet again. In her 14-minute-long address, Palki attempted to give a picture of India which is out of the shackles of self-doubt and is currently emerging as a confident economic powerhouse.In the speech,...

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah actor Gurucharan Singh missing since four days, father files complaint: Reports

Actor Gurucharan Singh, best known for playing Roshan Singh Sodhi on the show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, reportedly went missing from Delhi airport on April 22.