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'Not going anywhere': TikTok to fight US law that forces ban or sale

TikTok's CEO Shou Zi Chew declared on Wednesday a firm intention to challenge the legislation that could potentially lead to the banning of the widely-used app over accusations of Chinese government control.The bill, which went into effect after President Joe Biden signed it as a law, stipulates that TikTok, owned by the Chinese company ByteDance, must sever ties within nine months or face expulsion from the American market.TikTok's dicey past...


Earthquake In Pakistan: Tremors Felt In Karachi And Surrounding Regions

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


Gold, silver prices rebound after falling for two sessions

New Delhi, Apr 24 (PTI) Gold and silver prices rebounded on Wednesday after falling in the past two sessions, with the yellow metal rising Rs 410 to Rs 72,610 per 10 grams in the local market due to strong trends in the global markets


Bollywood stares at Rs 250 cr loss with Bade Miyan Chote Miyan and Maidaan bombing; ‘worst week’ in Hindi films’ history spotlights stars charging over Rs 100 cr as fees

The failure of Bade Miyan Chote Miyan and Maidaan has started the second quarter on a disastrous note for the Hindi film industry, as it counts losses and looks at course correction.


Rajouri attack: J&K Police announce ₹10 lakh reward for terrorist Abu Hamza

Police say whosoever provides any information leading to the arrest of Abu Hamza shall be rewarded ₹10 lakh. The identity of the informer will be kept secret. So far, 67 suspects have been detained for questioning.


Buy or sell: Vaishali Parekh recommends three stocks to buy today — April 25

Buy or sell stocks: Vaishali Parekh has recommended three stocks to buy today — COLPAL, Ashok Leyland, and GNFC


Shah Rukh Khan is set to redefine grit and grey in the action-packed thriller 'King'

Shah Rukh Khan's 'King' promises a gripping narrative with intense action sequences, intricate storytelling, and a stellar cast performance, including Suhana Khan in a significant role, under the guidance of acclaimed directors Siddharth Anand and Sujoy Ghosh.


Delhi Shopkeeper Detained Briefly For Serving 'Biryani' On Plate With Lord Ram's Photo

Delhi Police briefly detained an eatery owner following a complaint that he had sold biryani on disposable plates purportedly having a picture of Lord Ram on them in northwest Delhi’s Jahangirpuri, officials said on Tuesday.During investigations, it was found that the shopkeeper had bought 1000 plates from a factory and only four of them had a picture of Lord Ram printed on them, a police officer said.“He told us that he was not aware of Lord...


Emirates calls teen's father at 4 am after she misses flight: 'Communication delivery was so effective'

A man recently praised Emirates and took to social media to share the way they handled a situation in which his 15-year-old daughter had missed a connecting flight, while flying from Morocco to Chennai. Writing on X (formerly Twitter), the man narrated the experience of his daughter- flying alone for the first time-having missed her connecting flight from Dubai and how he received a call at 4 am from a "most calm & reassuring executive", after...


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...


Xavi Set to Remain Barcelona Coach in a Dramatic U-turn

Xavi will remain as coach of Barcelona, the Spanish giants have told AFP on Wednesday, despite having announced in January that he planned to quit at the end of the season due to the “cruel and unpleasant” nature of the job.Spanish media reported that the 44-year-old, who had signed a contract extension until 2025 last autumn, decided on his dramatic change of mind after a day of meetings with club president Joan Laporta and sporting director...


JEE Main results: 56 candidates achieve 100 NTA score. Cut-off, toppers, other details here

A record 56 candidates, including two females, achieved 100 NTA score in the Engineering entrance exam Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Main, the National Testing Agency (NTA) announced on Wednesday night, April 24, stated a report by PTI. The qualifying percentile for JEE (Advanced), the entrance test for admission to the 23 Indian Institutes of Technolo...


Kamala Harris' 'Armed' Agents Involved In A Fight At Joint Base Andrews

Vice President Kamala Harris' Secret Service agents were involved in a brawl on Monday at Joint Base Andrews, authorities said Wednesday. One of them was hospitalized. The United States VP was not present at the scene. According to the report, the altercation took place around 9 AM local time on the outskirts of Washington DC, where the airbase is located.


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.


No commercials, just films: PVR Inox adopts ad-free movies amid declining theatre footfalls

Top multiplex chain PVR Inox has come up with another product to arrest the decline in footfalls in cinemas. They are offering ad-free movies just like a streaming platform. Weak box office collections of movies have affected the theatre business with big Bollywood films also delivering sub-par performance in the last three months. Cutting down the length of the ads slotted before a movie begins on the big screen from 35 minutes to 10 minutes,...


Spanish Prime Minister suspends public duties as wife faces corruption probe

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says that he will consider resigning after what he calls "spurious" corruption allegations against his wife led to a judicial investigation being opened on April 24.


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.


Petrol, Diesel Fresh Prices Announced: Check Rates In Your City On April 25

Petrol and Diesel Prices On April 25, 2024: The price of crude oil continues to fluctuate in the international market. Brent crude is $ 88 per barrel, while WTI crude is trading at $ 82.77 per barrel. On the other hand, talking about India, government oil companies have kept the prices of petrol and diesel stable in all metros even today, 25 April 2024.New petrol and diesel rates are released every day at 6 am in the country. Oil companies have...


'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.


'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.


US campus crackdown 10-point update: 34 protestors detained across USC, Harvard, Columbia

21 US colleges face unruly pro-Palestine agitators, Joe Biden's visit to Columbia University is doubtful.


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


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),...


ED files affidavit against Arvind Kejriwal's plea challenging arrest: '173 phones destroyed'

ED claimed that Arvind Kejriwal was arrested following a "large-scale" destruction of evidence, including destruction of around 170 mobile phones during the period of the 'scam'.


NEET UG 2024 city intimation slip released. Direct link to download

The NEET UG 2024 city intimation slip has been released on the official website. Candidates are advised to keep a check and download their intimation slip now before any delays.


UP teen collapses after learning he scored 93.5% in class 10 board exams, hospitalised

A 16-year-old student from Meerut collapsed upon learning of his exceptional score of 93.5% in the Uttar Pradesh Board Class 10 examinations. Anshul Kumar, a student at Maharishi Dayanand Inter College Modipuram, had been eagerly anticipating his results, hopeful for a commendable outcome. However, what should have been a moment of celebration quickly turned into a distressing ordeal for the young student and his family, India Today reported....


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.


Akhilesh maintains suspense over his candidature from Kannauj seat

Etawah (UP), Apr 24 (PTI) Two days after the Samajwadi Party declared its candidate for the Kannauj parliamentary seat, SP chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday stoked speculation that he might himself contest from the constituency


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


Allu Arjun teases Pushpa 2’s first single in new video; DSP’s catchy title track to release on this date. Watch

Pushpa The Rule: The new song video shows a glimpse into the world of the film, as the titular character is hyped by the vocals--and also the name of the song--'Pushpa Pushpa'.


'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.


People being forced to withdraw statements in Delhi liquor policy case: ED

The ED's submission in the court came during a hearing of bail plea filed by BRS leader K Kavitha, who was arrested in a money laundering case linked to the Delhi liquor policy case.


Riot police surround Columbia University protest tents, negotiations on

Riot police were seen surrounding the pro-Palestine protesters' encampment at Columbia University in New York. This is the second set of tents that have come up after the crackdown on April 18. University authorities have extended the deadline for the protesters to leave after progress in talks.


BJP Hathras MP Dies At 65 Due To Heart Attack, Tributes Pour In

Hathras: Rajveer Diler, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP from Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras, died on Wednesday at a hospital in Aligarh due to a heart attack, party leaders announced. Jagdeep Dhankhar, Vice-President of India, said in a statement, “Saddened by the demise of Shri Rajveer Diler ji. A Member of Lok Sabha, his commitment to democratic values ...


IT dept raids 16 locations in Bengaluru, recovers crores in cash, gold, diamonds: Report

Income Tax Department raids 16 locations in Bengaluru over two days, resulting in the seizure of a significant amount of cash and gold.


'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...


TNDTE February 2024 result for Typewriting, Shorthand, Accountancy out on dte.tn.gov.in, link, cut-off, merit list here

TNDTE Result 2024: Candidates who appeared in the TNDTE Government Technical Examinations in February 2024 can now check their results on dte.tn.gov.in.


Apple Schedules 'Let Loose' Virtual Event For May 7; Ipad Air, Pro Expected | The Breakfast Club

Apple has sent out invites for its upcoming special event on May 7. Called “Let Loose”, the event is set to be a virtual one. The event will kick off at 7:30 pm (IST) and will livestream on Apple's website. At the event, Apple is expected to launch the iPad Air and iPad Pro.#TheBreakfastClub #Apple #LetLoose #TechNews n18oc_world


Targeted: Nova party massacre survivor has personal details, home address leaked online

Natalie Sanandaji called out the doxxer saying, "This photo is just one of many examples of people trying to silence me. But I won’t stay silent."


Fact Check: This boy DID NOT die after consuming dry ice! Here's what happened

The child in the video is alive. The incident took place on April 14 in Karnataka's Davangere.


30 India-based foreign journalists slam govt over reporter's claim

After senior ABC reporter Avani Dias claimed she was compelled to leave the country due to her refusal to align with the government's stance, 30 foreign journalists based in India criticized the government for expelling Dias at a time when it was boasting about conducting the largest democratic exercise in the world.


DC vs GT: Rasikh Salam's wicket-taking celebration against IPL rules, gets reprimanded

Delhi Capitals' bowler Rasikh Salam Dar has been reprimanded for excessive celebration in IPL match vs Gujarat Titans. Rasikh delivered an impressive performance with the ball during DC's hard-fought victory on Wednesday night, claiming figures of 3/44 from four overs.


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...


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.


Mamata Banerjee questions 7-phase Lok Sabha polls after Nitin Gadkari faints in rally: ‘Can you imagine…?’

Union minister Nitin Gadkari fainted while speaking at an election rally in eastern Maharashtra's Yavatmal district.


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...


Lucknow: Heatwave compels district authorities to change school timings

The Lucknow district administration has changed the timings of all schools in view of rising temperatures. The timing of all government, aided and private schools up to Class XII has been fixed from 7.30 am to 1 pm from Thursday till further orders, stated a report by IANS. District Magistrate Surya Pal Gangwar said that the decision was taken in t...


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...


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.


Kotak Mahindra Bank Faces RBI's Heat: Will It Affect Current Customers? All You Need To Know

The RBI's examinations revealed serious deficiencies and non-compliances in various crucial areas of the Kotak Mahindra Bank's IT infrastructure. The issues ranging from inadequate IT inventory management to lapses in data security and disaster recovery measures have raised red flags regarding the bank's operational resilience.