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Water sports company employees rescue 2 boys from drowning at Mumbai beach

Employees of a water sports company saved two minor boys, Suraj Raut and Lakshman Kumar, from drowning at Versova Rock Beach in Mumbai on Sunday evening.

Kyren Wilson wins world snooker championship for the first time after beating Jak Jones 18-14

SHEFFIELD, England: English player Kyren Wilson won the world snooker championship for the first time on Monday, beating Jak Jones of Wales 18-14 in a match between two surprise finalists at the Crucible Theatre.Wilson, who lost the 2020 final to Ronnie O’Sullivan, was never seriously troubled after flying into a 7-0 lead in the two-day final in Sheffield. He was nearly in tears as he potted balls at the end of the final frame.Neither the No....

Charanjit Singh Channi clarifies on his Poonch terror attack remarks

After facing criticism for his remarks regarding the recent terror attack at Poonch district in Jammu and Kashmir, former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Channi said that he only criticised the BJP for trying to exploit such attacks for political gains.

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.

Bulldozer used to remove pro-Palestinian protesters at Amsterdam University

Dutch riot police used a bulldozer to remove tents and barricades erected by pro-Palestine students on the campus of Amsterdam University. A video showed the police using batons to drive away the protesting students.

Complaint against Akshay Kumar's 'Jolly LLB 3' for making fun of lawyers, judges

Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi's 'Jolly LLB 3' lands in legal trouble. Ajmer District Bar Association President Chandrabhan Singh Rathod has filed a complaint against the makers for making fun of lawyers and judges in the film.

Petrol, Diesel Fresh Prices Announced: Check Rates In Your City On May 7

Petrol and Diesel Prices On May 7, 2024: Oil marketing companies have released petrol and diesel prices for May 7, 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...

Pannun killing plot’: Top Czech court halts moves to extradite Gupta to US

The Ministry of Justice representative also said there is no fixed timeframe by when the Constitutional Court will give its verdict on the merit of the extradition.

SC to consider granting interim bail to Kejriwal on Tuesday

New Delhi, May 6 (PTI) The Supreme Court will consider on Tuesday whether to enlarge Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on interim bail in view of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections when it hears his petition challenging his arrest in an excise policy-linked money laundering case

HYBE-ADOR Feud: Police Accelerate Investigation Into CEO Min Hee-Jin's Alleged Misconduct Due To 'Public Interest'

Commissioner Cho Ji-ho has vowed to accelerate the investigation into the complaint filed by HYBE against ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin. Read to know more!

4, 4, 4, 6, 4, 6 - Sensational Jake Fraser-McGurk blasts RR paceman Avesh Khan for 28-run over

In a stunning display of cricket, Delhi Capitals' young sensation Jake Fraser-McGurk took the game by storm, hitting Rajasthan Royals fast bowler Avesh Khan for a massive 28 runs in a single over in an IPL match. This remarkable feat showcased the young Australian batter’s exceptional skills and left the spectators in awe at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. The over was a mix of powerful shots that included 4, 4, 4, 6, 4, 6, leaving the bowler...

Google Layoffs in US May Hold Some Good News for Engineers in India - Here's the Latest Updates from Tech Giant

Amidst the workforce adjustments, affected employees are offered the opportunity to apply for available positions within the company.

Graphite India shares fall despite 550% dividend, Q4 profit nearly halves

Shares of Graphite India Ltd. fell as much as 5% on Tuesday after the company recommended a dividend of ₹11 per share of face value of ₹2 each. This is the highest payout announced by the company since June 2019, when it paid ₹35 per share to shareholders.The dividend announcement is subject to approval of shareholders at the company's Annual General Meeting, date for which will be announced in due course.Post approval from shareholders, the...

Holding Preamble in his hands, Kanhaiya Kumar takes out roadshow in Delhi

New Delhi, May 6 (PTI) Congress candidate Kanhaiya Kumar held a roadshow in the North East Delhi Lok Sabha constituency on Monday, holding a large framed copy of the Preamble of the Constitution above his head as AAP leaders and supports also joined in

Another win for Lovely Runner: Byeon Woo Seok and Kim Hye Yoon hit a new record with weekday ratings hype

Lovely Runner's winning streak soars higher as more viewers tune in for their weekly drama dose.

India's Kavin Quintal seals top-10 place at 2024 FIM JuniorGP World Championship

Chennai: Ace Indian rider Kavin Quintal made a stunning debut in the 2024 FIM JuniorGP World Championship with a top-10 finish in the Stk European class in Round 2 at the Circuito do Estoril, outside Lisbon, Portugal. Representing Fifty Motorsport team, Kavin clocked 23:19.001s for the 11 laps, just 34.866s adrift of the winner Adrian Rodriguez of Spain (SF Racing) and just 16.092s off fifth-placed Lorenzo Della Porta (Yamaha GV Racing) the...

LAC Standoff: What Happened In Five Brief Meetings Between India-China Troops

While the situation along the ground at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) hasn’t changed much in recent months, Indians and the Chinese People’s Liberation Army met briefly on five occasions late last month.

Cyberattack hits UK defence ministry targeting armed forces' personnel data

British officials have reported that the names and bank details of numerous British military personnel have been compromised in a security breach within a payroll system. The ministry of defense said Defense Secretary Grant Shapps would make a statement in the House of Commons on Tuesday afternoon “setting out the multi-point plan to support and protect personnel.”

Israel-Hamas War: Animated map shows destruction in the Gaza Strip

Animated maps showing scale of destruction in the Gaza Strip as of February 29, 2024, according to UNOSAT data (latest data available as of May 6). The UN has estimated between 30 and 40 billion dollars the cost of rebuilding the Strip, ravaged for almost seven months by a devastating war between Israel and Hamas.

Mollywood actress Kanakalatha passes away at 63 after battle with Parkinson's and Dementia: Report

Actress Kanakalatha, 63, known for 350+ films and Tamil contributions, passed in Thiruvananthapuram due to Parkinson's/Dementia. Notable works include 'Pookkalam'. Prithviraj Sukumaran paid tribute on Instagram.

Tesla layoffs: Elon Musk's company cuts more jobs in these teams, report claims

Tesla layoffs: Employees at Tesla received emails over the weekend as part of broader layoffs, it was reported.

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

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...

Kerala reports 10 cases of West Nile Virus: All you need to know

Of the 10 infections in Kerala, nine have recovered while one is under treatment at a private hospital in Kozhikode

Remove deepfakes within 3 hours of being notified: Election Commission to political parties

This notice to all parties comes a week after a BJP delegation, led by current IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, approached the Election Commission of India (ECI).

Apple Watch saves life: Delhi woman thanks Tim Cook for 'precise and advanced' features; CEO reacts

Apple Watch saves Delhi woman's life by detecting high heart rate, prompting AFib diagnosis. She thanks Tim Cook for advanced heart monitoring features.

Evening briefing: AAP MLA's son attacks petrol pump staff; BRO to start work on world’s highest tunnel; and more

A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items that you should check out.

US stock markets: Walt Disney shares tumble over 9% after quarterly results

At 11:48 a.m. EDT, the Walt Disney stock was at $104.90, lower 9.93 per cent

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's wife loses Rs 800 crore as key stock tanks

A key stock in the portfolio of Rekha Jhunjhunwala tanked over 7%, resulting in a loss of over Rs 800 crore.

Court sentences 5 for promoting Islamic State ideology, spreading terror

Five people were given varying jail terms by a special NIA court in a case relating to a conspiracy by the banned Islamic State-Khorasan Province (ISKP) group to promote ISIS ideology.

Official! Jayam Ravi and Dulquer Salman out; Silambarasan in for 'Thug Life'

Mani Ratnam's 'Thug Life' reunites with Kamal Haasan after 37 years for a gangster drama. STR confirms. Jayam Ravi, Dulquer Salman depart. Character poster unveiling Silambarasan's role. Shooting in Delhi.

Pulitzer Prize 2024: Reuters, AP, The New York Times among winners in journalism. Check full list here

The 108th Pulitzer Prize ceremony at Columbia University honored excellence in journalism, literature, drama, and music, against extraordinary circumstances. The New York Times won for reporting on the Gaza conflict.

Three Indian Navy ships deployed to South China Sea

Deployment comes at a time when Yuan Wang 03, a Chinese missile and satellite tracking vessel, has entered Indian Ocean Region.

iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone 15 top list of best-selling smartphones in first quarter of 2024

iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone 15 emerged as the best-selling smartphones of the year's first quarter. On the third and fourth spot are iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 14.

Apple unveils new Pencil Pro, Magic Keyboard for iPad Air, iPad Pro : Price, key features

New iPads weren’t the only thing on Apple’s menu at the Let Loose event as new accessories were also unveiled. Apple announced the new Apple Pencil Pro and an all-new Magic Keyboard. Apple Pencil Pro featuresApple has integrated a new sensor in the barrel, which can sense a user’s squeeze. A simple squeeze on the Pencil Pro can bring up a tool palette, quickly switch tools, line weights, and colours.There’s a custom haptic engine that makes...

National Testing Agency announces examination cities for CUET-UG 2024

Candidates are urged to promptly check and download their Examination City Intimation slip for CUET (UG) - 2024 using their Application Number and Date of Birth.

'Dangerous': Russia Summons French And British Envoys Over Remarks On Ukraine War

Recent statements by France’s president and Britain’s foreign secretary about the war in Ukraine are “dangerous” and will deepen international tension around the conflict, the Kremlin’s spokesman said Friday.French President Emmanuel Macron, in an interview published Thursday, repeated an earlier comment that he doesn’t exclude sending troops to Ukraine. U.K. Foreign Secretary David Cameron, meanwhile, said during a visit to Kyiv the same day...

Ukraine’s former Olympian weightlifter Oleksandr Pielieshenko killed in war against Russia

Oleksandr Pielieshenko, Ukraine's double European champion weightlifter and former Olympian, has been killed in the war against Russia. The tragic news was shared by the Ukrainian weightlifting federation on Monday. Pielieshenko, 30, won European gold in 2016 and 2017, and narrowly missed out on a medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics where he came fourth in the 85kg category."It is with great sadness that we have to tell you that the heart of the...

Indian techie got promoted in April. Tesla laid off her whole team: ‘All zero now'

Tesla layoffs: The man said that his sister had worked at the company for seven years, adding, “She got laid-off last Friday.”

‘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.

Jharkhand cash seizure: Congress says secretary in eye of storm worked under BJP minister too

Row after Enforcement Directorate seized crores in cash from house help of Sanjiv Lal, personal secretary to Jharkhand minister Alamgir Alam

'All 50, Not Just 49...': PM Modi Sets Record Straight On Anti-Muslim Allegations | Times Now Exclusive

In an exclusive interview with Times Group Editor-In-Chief Navika Kumar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi staunchly refuted allegations of anti-Muslim sentiment within his government, asserting his administration's commitment to inclusivity. During the 80-minute conversation, PM Modi addressed accusations head-on, accusing the Opposition of fear-mongering for political gain and highlighting their historical pattern of baseless vilification.

OTTplay shines on the global stage, wins big at INMA Global Media Awards 2024

OTTplay has won Gold in the Best Product Iteration category and Silver in the category for Best Use of an Event to Build a News Brand.

Mumbai girl, 15, who lost right arm after an electric shock, scores 92% in ICSE

Almost two years ago, Mumbai girl Anamta Ahmed - then 13 years old - suffered a massive shock and extensive burn injuries after she touched an 11KV cable while playing with her cousins on a visit to Aligarh. Her right arm had to be amputated and the left one was left only about 20% functional. She was bedridden for over 50 days and underwent extreme trauma. Eventually, she recovered and picked up the pieces of her life.

All you need to know about FLiRT, the new Covid-19 variant detected in the US

It is essential to prevent the infection of this variant, by following Covid-appropriate steps of practicing social distancing, masking, and hand sanitising, said Dr Manjusha Agarwal, senior consultant, internal medicine, Gleneagles Hospitals Parel Mumbai

Unit of Nikhil Siddhartha-starrer Swayambhu To Shoot An Action Sequence Worth Eight Crore!

Actor Nikhil Siddhartha is shooting for an extensive action episode in Hyderabad. The shoot with 700 artistes will span over 12 days, and has been mounted on a massive budget of eight crores. Along with the shooting update, the makers have also shared a new poster of Nikhil from the film.

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.

Superman FIRST Look Unveils David Corenswet As Man of Steel; James Gunn Brings Red Trunks Back | Photo

‘Superman’ writer-director James Gunn has unveiled the first official look at David Corenswet suited up as the Man of Steel. Although mostly hidden, the photo does seem to confirm that Corenswet’s Superman will have famous red trunks, a detail that was absent on the DC Extended Universe Superman’s suit. View this post on InstagramA post shared by James Gunn (@jamesgunn)Last year, while speaking to Hollywood Reporter, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO...

UBS Achieves First Profit Post Credit Suisse Takeover | World News

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.