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Several crew members injured on set of Eddie Murphy's film 'The Pickup'

During a rehearsal for an action sequence on the set of 'The Pickup,' Amazon Studios' feature film in Georgia, several crew members sustained injuries. A truck malfunction led to an unexpected crash into a car, resulting in injuries ranging from bruises to broken bones, with two individuals hospitalized. Although stars Eddie Murphy, Keke Palmer, and Pete Davidson were not present during the incident, safety precautions were prioritized by Amazon...

Only 2 Indian cities rank among top 10 worldwide for most billionaires

The Hurun Global Rich List 2024, released by the World of Statistics, recently unveiled the wealthiest cities globally, housing the highest number of billionaires.

Taiwan Rocked By 6.1 Magnitude Earthquake, Aftershocks Continue

New Delhi, April 24 -- On April 23, Taiwan experienced multiple earthquakes, with the most powerful registering at magnitude 6.1. This seismic event marked the strongest earthquake in Taiwan in a quarter-century, with subsequent aftershocks following. The epicenter of the 6.1 magnitude quake was located south of Hualien city. Aftershocks varied in magnitude, ranging from 4.5 to 6. Due to ongoing aftershocks, schools and offices in Hualien remained closed as a precautionary measure.

Ukraine uses missiles provided by US

Ukraine has begun using long-range ballistic missiles provided secretly by the US, bombing a Russian military airfield in Crimea and Russian forces in another occupied area. The missiles provide nearly double the striking distance that Ukraine had with the mid-range version of the weapon. The US is providing more of these missiles in a new military aid package signed by President Joe Biden.

'India can send three teams to the T20 World Cup'

India finds themselves grouped with Pakistan, Ireland, Canada, and the United States in Group A. Commencing their campaign against Ireland on June 5 in New York, India will face off against archrivals Pakistan on June 9 at the same venue -- the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium. The T20 World Cup runs from June 2 to 29.

Syedna Saifuddin’s followers overjoyed at HC judgment

Syedna Saifuddin’s followers stated that throughout their history, they had maintained unwavering trust in the Indian judiciary, which had consistently upheld the Syedna’s position and the longstanding beliefs, customs, practices, and doctrines of the Dawoodi Bohra community

IMD issues red alert over severe heatwave; rainfall likely to bring relief in these states

IMD predicts prolonged heatwave in East and South Peninsular India for next 5 days, with red alerts for Gangetic West Bengal.

'I didn’t open my mouth because I knew I would not be believed'

Writer-commentator Boria Majumdar talks about his latest book which is about the prolonged abuse he received on social media and dealing with it.

This Bajaj Holdings company announces a 600% payout after stock nearly doubled in 12 months

The Board of Maharashtra Scooters Ltd. announced a final dividend of ₹60 per share for its shareholders for the financial year 2024. The decision was made at its board meet on Wednesday.Record date for the said dividend has been fixed as June 28, 2024. A record date means only those accounts, who own shares of Maharashtra Scooters as of that date, would be eligible for the dividend payout.The amount of dividend declared translates into a total...

Russian Deputy Defence Minister, One Of The Key Planners Of Ukraine War, Detained On Bribery Charges

Russian deputy defence minister Timur Ivanov, who is one of the key architects of the so-called Russian military operation in Ukraine, was detained for allegedly taking a bribe worth 1 million rubles (approx. $10,800), US-broadcaster CNN said in a report, citing the Russian Investigative Committee and state media outlet TASS.“The investigation believes that Ivanov entered into a criminal conspiracy with third parties, teamed up with them in...

Tesla to terminate 6000 employees from Texas, California, says layoffs will save $1bn annually

Tesla has announced plans to lay off 6,020 employees in Texas and California as part of its strategy to address declining demand and shrinking profit margins.Last week, Tesla disclosed that they will be letting more than 10 per cent of its global workforce go, citing pressure from declining sales and increased competition among electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers. However, the exact number of affected employees was not disclosed initially.Chief...

Red Sox 1B Triston Casas out indefinitely with broken rib suffered on hard swing at plate

CLEVELAND: Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas is out indefinitely after breaking a rib on his left side while taking a hard swing in Saturday’s game at Pittsburgh.Casas, who had been placed on the injury list with a strain, underwent tests in Boston that revealed the fracture. Manager Alex Cora said there is no timetable on when the 24-year-old will be back.“He’ll be out for a while,” Cora said Tuesday before the Red Sox opened a...

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari faints during election rally speech in Maharashtra

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari fainted while addressing an election rally in Maharashtra's Yavatmal on Wednesday, April 24. However, the minister received prompt treatment and assured the public of his improved condition minutes later on social media platform X."I felt uncomfortable due to the heat during the rally in Pusad, Maharashtra. But now I am completely healthy and am leaving for Varud to attend the next meeting. Thank you for your love...

North Korea sends delegation to Iran first time in 5 years, stokes arms trade concerns

\North Korea has sent a delegation to Iran, the first such visit in five years, stoking US fears that Pyongyang is selling weapons to Tehran and essentially helping the West Asia conflict to fuel.Giving almost no details of the trip, North Korea's KCNA said in a one-line dispatch that the country sent a delegation headed by External Economic Relations Minister Yun Jong Ho to Tehran on Tuesday.Earlier, Yun paid a visit to Russia and since then...

Vicky Kaushal transforms into Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj in leaked pics from sets of Chhava

Vicky Kaushal will play Maratha ruler Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj in Chhava, directed by Laxman Utekar and co-starring Rashmika Mandanna.

Earthquake In Pakistan: Tremors Felt In Karachi And Surrounding Regions

An earthquake of magnitude 3.2 hit Pakistan's Karachi on Wednesday.

NEET UG 2024: City intimation slip released; websites to check

This city slip will mention the city in which the candidates will informed about the city where the exam center will be located.

Columbia University protesters given midnight deadline to end stir or president to consider 'alternative options'

Columbia University President asks protesters to clear encampment or she may be forced to consider 'alternate options'

'Dawood Ibrahim is my chacha': Journalist outwits scammers who impersonated Mumbai cop

Using a Dawood Ibrahim reference, an investigative journalist outwitted scammers who impersonated a Mumbai cop.

Gainers and Losers: 10 stocks that moved the most on April 24

On April 24, the Sensex was up 114.49 points or 0.16 percent at 73,852.94, and the Nifty was up 34.40 points or 0.15 percent at 22,402.40. About 2,168 shares advanced, while 1,509 shares declined and 99 shares were unchanged. Zydus Lifesciences | CMP Rs 933 | Shares of Zydus Lifesciences declined 2 percent after the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued 10 observations for the drugmaker's injectables manufacturing unit in Gujarat's Vadodara. The company will not be able to file new drugs from the facility until it resolves issues flagged by the FDA and it also faces delay in the timeline of drug launches. Crafts Automation | CMP Rs 4,639.80 | Crafts Automation stock surged 7 percent after the company announced that its board would consider the proposal for a fund-raise in its upcoming meeting on April 27. The board will also approve the Q4 FY24 earnings of Craftsman Automation in the same meeting. Kernex Microsystems | CMP Rs 548 | Shares of Kernex Microsystems jumped nearly 2 percent after the company won a Rs 8.26 crore order for supply, installation and commissioning of Train Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) (KAVACH) from Integral Coach Factory, Chennai. MCX | CMP Rs 3,835.95 | MCX stock fell over 4 percent after the company’s Q4 earnings fell below street estimates. After reporting losses in the last two quarters, the company earned a net profit of Rs 87.8 crore in Q4 and reported a 35 percent on-year rise in its revenue to Rs 181.1 crore. Morgan Stanley maintained its 'underweight' rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 2,085, implying a downside of around 48 percent. It is of the view that the company missed Q4 net profit (PAT) estimates and consensus sharply. Cyient DLM | CMP Rs 722.50 | Shares of Cyient DLM zoomed 5 percent after the company reported robust results in Q4. Its net profit (PAT) surged 80 percent on-year to Rs 22.7 crore and revenue jumped 30 percent YoY to Rs 361.84 crore, backed by significant traction from the defence, med-tech and aerospace verticals. Sterling and Wilson | CMP Rs 643.50 | Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy stock gained over 1 percent as Nuvama Research maintained a 'buy' rating on the company and increased its target price to Rs 850 a share, up 37 percent from current market price. The firm's March-quarter revenue doubled compared to last year to Rs 1,178 crore, while the company reported a positive EBITDA of Rs 29.4 crore QoQ, led by rising execution of current high-margin order book. Thomas Cook (India) | CMP Rs 215.60 | Shares of Thomas Cook (India) jumped over 3 percent as Brokerage B&K Securities initiated a 'buy' rating on the company and increased the target price to Rs 250 a share, up 20 percent from the current market price. B&K Securities said efficiencies and leverage to boost EBIT margins to 6.5 percent by FY26. Operating on low margins with negative working capital is a key strength. Tata Elxsi | CMP Rs 7,051 | Tata Elxsi stock fell over 4 percent after the company’s results for the March quarter disappointed the street. Net profit fell 4.6 percent on-quarter to Rs 196.93 crore while revenue from operations was down 1 percent QoQ to Rs 905.9 crore. GSPL | CMP Rs 296.30 | Shares of Gujarat State Petronet fell over 1 percent after UBS downgraded the stock to ‘sell’ and cut the target price saying tariff cut by regulator was a negative surprise. The stock fell 25 percent in the last 5 sessions after the regulator slashed the tariff for its high pressure network. Purvankara | CMP Rs 377 | Purvankara stock rose 5 percent and got locked in upper circuit after the company emerged as the preferred developer for the redevelopment of a residential housing society in Mumbai's Pali Hill locality. According to the company, the project will have a potential gross development value (GDV) of more than Rs 2,000 crore.

Apple Let Loose event on May 7: New iPad lineup expected to feature OLED display, M3 chip and more

Apple is set to host its 'Let Loose' event on May 7, with the spotlight expected to be on the new iPad Pro and iPad Air lineup. Both lineups are rumoured to sport significant enhancements including OLED displays, M3 chips, and a thinner design, aiming to offer a superior user experience.

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.

BJP MP From Hathras Passes Away After Prolonged Illness, CM Adityanath Expresses Grief

New Delhi: BJP MP from Hathras, Rajvir Diler, aged 65, passed away after a prolonged illness at a hospital in Aligarh on Wednesday, party leaders confirmed. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed his condolences on Diler's demise, terming it as an "irreparable loss" for the BJP family. "My condolences are with the bereaved family", Adityanath said on X in Hindi. "I pray to Lord Shri Ram to give a place to the departed soul in his feet and...

Why Korean YouTuber’s plan to build a mosque in Incheon is facing opposition from locals

Daud Kim, a Muslim Korean YouTuber, has been facing wrath from neighbourhoods in South Korea’s Incheon. The former K-pop artist aims to build a mosque for Muslims in the city. But local communities are not on board. Taking to Instagram, Daud-Kim disclosed his plans to his 3.5 million followers. He hoped to build a mosque on a 284.4 square meters plot he purchased in Yeongjong-do Island in Incheon for a whopping 189.2 million won ($136,600),...

Gold, Silver price today: Price of Yellow metal marginally up after hitting two-week low

Silver Price Today: On the similar lines, MCX Silver futures for May expiry also extended gains by 0.28 per cent to 80,906.00.

Nokia on the back burner, as HMD debuts self-branded smartphones — meet the Pulse, Pulse Plus and Pulse Pro

The brand licensee of Nokia mobile phones, HMD, which is short for Human Mobile Devices, just launched its first badge of “self branded” smartphones.

Ramdev, Patanjali publish new and 'bigger' apology a day after SC rap

Yoga guru Ramdev and his aide Balkrishna published a fresh public apology in newspapers on April 24, a day after the Supreme Court pulled up the duo and their Patanjali Ayurved Limited for misleading ads. Ramdev, who is the promoter of Patanjali Ayurved, and Balkrishna, the managing director, had put out a public apology on April 23 as well but the court asked if it was a big as the advertisements the company published while making claims about...

FII-backed Stock Under Rs 20, 10:1 Share Split: Ok Play returns to black in Q4

Ok Play Share Price: Ok Play India is a microcap stock under Rs 20. The company had split its shares in the ratio of 10:1 in March.

Smoke seen coming from Japan's ANA flight carrying about 200 people

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‘Cannot disclose source code of EVM, will be misused’, says Supreme Court, seeks EC clarification ahead of order on VVPAT

Currently, VVPAT slips of five randomly selected polling booths are verified

Chandigarh-bound passengers left in lurch as Punjab buses abort journey in Mohali

The PRTC and PUNBUS Contract Workers Union announced that until the CTU rectifies the timetable, no bus from Punjab will enter Chandigarh

'Intimidation, Harassment...': Zilingo's ex-CEO Ankiti Bose files complaint against Her Co-founder, former COO

Zilingo was started as a Southeast Asia-focused e-commerce firm. Over time, it became a global supply chain for the apparel industry, financing, and other services.

Monkey Man LEAKED Online: Dev Patel's Film Becomes Victim Of Piracy Amid Uncertainty Over India Release

Monkey Man LEAKED Online: As per reports, Dev Patel's directorial Monkey Man, which is yet to release in India amid censorship issues, has been leaked on pirated sites. Reports say that people are flocking to these illegal websites to watch the film.

Defence PSU Stock, Share Split: 90% RETURN YTD, 400% in 1 YEAR - BUY, SELL or HOLD?

Defence PSU Stock, Share Split: ​Shares of a defence sector PSU company has rallied a massive 416 per cent in the past one year, of which 90 per cent surge coming in just 2024. Know next share price target.

Pennsylvania win a setback for Trump as Nikki emerges as real winner, Biden too faces dissent

Pennsylvania primary has voiced what's on America's mind by dissenting against Biden and many opting against Trump to vote for Nikki Haley.

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

Petrol, Diesel Fresh Prices Announced: Check Rates In Your City On April 24

Petrol and Diesel Prices On April 24, 2024: The price of crude oil continues to fluctuate in the international market. However, its effect is not visible in India. The prices of petrol and diesel remain stable in the domestic market. The last major revision of petrol and diesel prices in the country was done on March 14 and there has been no revision since then.New petrol and diesel rates are released every day at 6 am in the country. Oil...

Elon Musk is firing thousands of more Tesla employees, notices reveal over 6,000 job cuts

Tesla, led by CEO Elon Musk, is planning for extensive job cuts, affecting over 6,000 employees. According to official notices filed under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act, 3,332 jobs will be eliminated in California, while 2,688 positions will be impacted in Texas.

Russia News | Russian Priest, Who Led Putin Critic Navalny's Memorial Service, Suspended | N18V

The head of the Russian Orthodox Church has suspended a Russian priest who led a memorial service for Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny.Patriarch Kirill, a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, signed a decree banning priest Dmitry Safronov from giving blessings, carrying a cross or wearing the frock for three years.#russia #alexeinavalny #dmitrysafronov #news18

Congress into damage control mode amid backlash over Sam Pitroda's comments on wealth redistribution

"Sam Pitroda has been a mentor, friend, philosopher, and guide to many across the world, including me. He has made numerous, enduring contributions to India's developments. He is president of the Indian Overseas Congress. Mr Pitroda expresses his opinions freely on issues he feels strongly about. Surely, in a democracy an individual is at liberty to discuss, express, and debate his personal views," Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said...

US Congress passes divest-or-ban bill on TikTok: What happens now

The Senate passed legislation Tuesday that would force TikTok’s China-based parent company to sell the social media platform under the threat of a ban, a contentious move by US lawmakers that’s expected to face legal challenges and disrupt the lives of content creators who rely on the short-form video app for income.

The Rock's WWE contract, balancing Hollywood and wrestling world

The Rock's WWE return as the Final Boss integrates with TKO Group Holdings, showcasing his business acumen and setting the stage for a post-WrestleMania 40 feud with Cody Rhodes. Balancing Hollywood and WWE, he embodies a modern-day mogul.

JioCinema pivoting towards paywall model

Viacom18's JioCinema is shifting to a hybrid monetization model, placing Indian GEC and movie content behind a paywall at Rs 30/month or Rs 300/year. Live sports remain free. The move aims to boost revenue, leveraging IPL for rollout. Post-COI approval, JioCinema's merger into Viacom18 aims to fortify its OTT presence.

Three arrested over five migrants' death while crossing English Channel

At least five migrants, including a child, died while attempting to cross the English Channel onboard a small overcrowded boat carrying 112 people from France in a bid to enter Britain.

Fact-Checking Avani Dias’ claims on coverage permission: Debunking misinformation

The circumstances surrounding Dias' departure raised eyebrows, with government sources noting that she had paid for her visa extension prior to leaving, and the extension had been granted.

Individuals can fight H-1B visa revocation tied to employer fraud

A US district court has ruled that H-1B visa holders can individually challenge visa revocation if that is due to employer fraud, and they weren't involved or notified. The ruling came in a case where Indians challenged the unilateral revocation of their H-1B visas by the USCIS.

Google Continues With The Firing, 20 More Employees Sacked For In-Office Protests

Google has been on a firing spree but it is not just linked to their performance or changing business plans. The company was forced to sack over 28 employees who conducted in-office protests over one of its deals with a government recently which didn’t go down well with Sundar Pichai and Co. And now, reports say that Google has fired another 20 employees over the same matter. The fresh details about the protest have been shared by one of the...

‘Beware Of Sanctions If Conducting Business With Iran’: US Warns Pak As Shehbaz, Raisi Sign Deals

Anyone considering a business deal with Iran needs to be aware of the potential risk of sanctions from the United States, an official said on Tuesday.“Just let me say broadly, we advise anyone considering business deals with Iran to be aware of the potential risk of sanctions. But ultimately, the government of Pakistan can speak to their own foreign policy pursuits,” Vedant Patel, Deputy Spokesperson of the US State Department, said while...

Heatwave: Tripura govt orders closure of all schools from April 24-27

Agartala, Apr 24 (PTI) With Tripura reeling under heatwave conditions, the government ordered that all schools in the state will remain closed from April 24 to 27, an official said on Wednesday

'Our lowest turnout higher than your highest': Jaishankar slams Western media's remarks on Indian elections

External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday hit back at western media's remarks on Indian democracy, saying that their criticsm stems from a misplaced sentiment that they are political players in our elections. "I get a lot of these noises from the Western press and if they criticize our democracy, it's not because they lack information. It is because they think they are also political players in our election." The minister pointed out an...