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Hailstorm damages Vistara aircraft as it makes emergency landing in Odisha

The windshield of the aircraft was damaged due to a hailstorm, while no harm was caused to the passengers.

Google Lays Off Core Team Members as Job Cuts Continue, Roles to Move to India, Mexico: Report

In a recent reorganisation move, Google has begun laying off approximately 200 employees from its “Core” group, as reported by CNBC on May 1st. The restructuring also involves the transfer of some roles to India and Mexico. Stay tuned for further updates.Also Read: Over 70,000 Tech Employees Worldwide Lost Jobs In FY24: ReportGoogle’s “Core” unit is tasked with constructing the technical framework underpinning its flagship products and...

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Indonesia volcano eruption shuts more airports, ash reaches Malaysia

At least 12,000 people were evacuated after Mount Ruang erupted three times in Indonesia. It also led to at least six airports closing their operations and ash spreading as far as Malaysia.

Ambuja Cements Q4 results: Profit up 6% YoY to Rs 532 cr; co approves Rs 2 dividend

Ambuja Cements reported a standalone net profit of 532 crore rupees for the quarter that ended in March 2024, showing a 6% increase compared to the previous year. Revenue from operations in the fourth quarter rose by 12% year-on-year to Rs 4,780 crore. The Board has recommended a dividend of Rs 2 per equity share for the financial year 2023-24, subject to approval of shareholders of the company.

Over 70,000 Tech Employees Worldwide Lost Jobs In FY24: Reports

In April 2024, the wave of mass layoffs swept across some of the world’s largest companies. Tech titans like Tesla, Google, and Apple were forced to cut thousands of jobs. So far this year, more than 70,000 people have lost their jobs in the tech sector. Apple has laid off 614 employees, making it the first major job cut since the pandemic began. The affected employees are said to be part of Apple’s Special Projects Group, some of whom worked on...

Severe heatwave grips parts of eastern India, Gangetic West Bengal worst-hit

Kalaikunda in West Bengal recorded the maximum temperature at 47.2 degrees Celsius, a significant 10.4 degrees above normal.

covishield vaccine Side Effects Plea Filled In Supreme Court Seeks Compensation, Expert Panel

New Delhi, May 1 -- covishield vaccine Side Effects Plea Filled In Supreme Court Seeks Compensation, Expert Panel

Mansfield, Texas, Earthquake: Tremors Felt In Dallas-Fort Worth Area

A small 3.0 magnitude earthquake was recorded near Mansfield, Texas, Wednesday afternoon. Tremors were felt in the Dallas-Fort Worth Area. According to the US Geological Survey, the quake struck shortly after 1 p.m. local time. The epicenter was Mansfield, which is located approximately 35 miles southwest of Dallas. As of now, there are no immediate reports of injuries or significant damage.

TMC removes Kunal Ghosh from the post of Bengal general secretary

TMC removes Kunal Ghosh as general secretary of the state organization for expressing views conflicting with party stance. Party emphasizes Ghosh's opinions as personal, not reflective of TMC. Media warned against attributing his views to the party, with legal action threatened for misrepresentation. Ghosh previously removed as party spokesperson.

2 fake investment apps removed from Google Play Store after notice from Gugraon Cyber police

Two fraudulent investment apps have been removed from the Google Play Store following a notice from the Gurugram cyber police. Google continues to ramp up efforts to ensure user safety on its platform.

India successfully tests 'SMART' anti-submarine missile system

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Wednesday successfully carried out the flight test of Supersonic Missile Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha. According to a press release by the ministry of defence, SMART is a next-generation missile-based light-weight torpedo delivery system which was built to enhance the anti-submarine warfare capability of the Indian Navy far...

Crypto investor 'bitcoin Jesus' arrested and charged by the Justice Department with $48 million tax evasion

"Bitcoin Jesus" was arrested in Spain this week on charges including mail fraud and tax evasion.

Godrej family seals deal to split 127-year-old conglomerate

While Adi Godrej and his brother Nadir will be keeping Godrej Industries that has five listed firms, his cousins Jamshyd and Smita will be getting unlisted Godrej & Boyce and its affiliates and a land bank, including prime properties in Mumbai.

Despite opposition from local heavyweights, voting in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag-Rajouri seat postponed to May 25

Mehbooba Mufti, who is contesting from the seat, slammed the move as an attempt to help BJP s proxies

WhatsApp Will Soon Block You From Chatting Temporarily If Users Violate Its Rules: All Details

WhatsApp has a very strict policy of banning accounts who violate its rules. We have seen people forwarding messages marked as spam in some countries. But soon, the messaging app will have the option of restricting users from starting a new chat temporarily. The new feature is under development and we expect the beta version to get it soon. It seems the Meta-owned platform has realised that banning accounts for all reasons isn’t right, so...

Anuj Thapan, arrested in firing at Salman Khan house case, dies by suicide: Cops

Firing at Salman Khan house case: Anuj Thapan, who arrested from Punjab on April 26, was lodged in a common lock-up along with 11 others

Top news of the day: From decision on Amethi, Rae Bareli seats to Rahul Gandhi campaign in Kerala, IPL & more — May 2

Key events to watch on May 2 also include CBI summoning Jharkhand leaders in Amit Shah fake video case, Suneeta Kejriwal campaigning for AAP candidates in place of imprisoned husband Arvind Kejriwal, and Delhi weather.

Ukraine’s iconic ‘Harry Potter Castle’ destroyed in Russian missile strike, video goes viral

The dramatic video shows several bomblets exploding within seconds.

iPhone Alarms Have Stopped Working And People Are Getting Late To Work: All Details

Apple faces a new alarm issue with iPhones and the company has got complaints from all corners in the last few days. These iPhone users have found it hard to wake up on time and getting late to work, which is a genuine excuse to tell your boss, but unlikely that he will accept it. iPhones tend to have bugs but this is the first time we are seeing so many complaints about their iPhone alarm not going off, which means the issue is related to the...

Chelsea to pay tribute to 'Angry Rantman' at Stamford Bridge during Premier League match

The football supporters club in India and around the world were left in a state of mourning a few weeks ago when Abhradeep Saha, also known as "Angry Rantman" died due to multiple organ failure in Bengaluru. The 27-year-old, who was a die-hard fan of Chelsea football club, was known for his passionate rants about the performances of the club across various competitions and the two-time Champions League winners will pay a tribute to him at...

Harvey Weinstein appears in court handcuffed, wearing new suit; to face retrial after rape conviction overturned

Harvey Weinstein makes first public appearance post-conviction, faces new trial in 2024

IPL: CSK pacer Deepak Chahar leaves field due to injury during PBKS clash

Chennai Super Kings faced a setback as their star pacer, Deepak Chahar, left the field due to injury during their IPL 2024 encounter against Punjab Kings at Chepauk. Chahar, entrusted with opening the bowling, halted his run-up after the second delivery of the second innings due to discomfort. Following a brief discussion with skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad, Chahar exited the field, leaving Shardul Thakur to complete his unfinished over.

Indian Railways: 7 stations in Uttar Pradesh to be renamed - Full List

Indian Railways Latest Update: A total of seven railway stations in Uttar Pradesh will be renamed soon. This comes after the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has approved the proposal of the State Government.

Crude Trades At 2-Month Low After Prices Fall 3% Overnight As Geopolitical Tensions Ease | CNBC TV18

World Street | Fed keeps status quo on rates; Tesla top HR exits; J&J to settle talc lawsuits; China to ramp-up space launches, and more

Tesla faces leadership departures as its top HR executive exits. Johnson & Johnson intends to settle talc lawsuits. The US Federal Reserve keeps rates unchanged amid inflation concerns. Taiwan's factories flourish, leading a broad rebound in Asia. China ramps up space launches. Yen weakens after a sudden surge due to Japanese intervention. All this and more on this edition of World Street. Tesla Talent TroublesAllie Arebalo, Tesla Inc.'s top...

Delna Devis to play the titular role in upcoming show ‘Aadukalam'

Delna Devis and Salmanul Faris star in the upcoming Tamil serial 'Aadukalam', generating immense anticipation among fans. The show's intriguing storyline promises to captivate audiences with its blend of romance and drama.

Pannun murder plot: 'India taking it seriously', White House reacts to Washington Post’s ‘speculative’ report

In the latest report, the Washington Post alleged India’s involvement in Gurpatwant Singh Pannun murder plot. The US-daily named R&AW official Vikram Yadav in the matter and claimed assassination was approved by then R&AW Chief Samant Goel. Reacting to the Washington Post’s report, the White House said, “This is a serious matter, and we’re taking that very, very seriously”. Reacting strongly, MEA cleared its stance on the report and said that the report makes ‘unwarranted’, ‘unsubstantiated’, ‘irresponsible’ claim. As per the US Justice Department indictment, an Indian national, Nikhil Gupta has been charged with the murder-for-hire of Pannun. It also claimed that the plan to assassinate Gurpatwant Singh Pannun was foiled by US authorities. However, India has always taken a firm stance in this case and has said that the matter is under investigation. Gurpatwant Singh Pannun is an Indian-designated terrorist who holds dual citizenship in the US and Canada.

Zilingo's Ex-CEO Ankiti Bose Case: Lawsuit Filed in HC Against Dhruv Kapoor, Aadi Vaidya for Alleged Defamation

Bose in her complaint alleged that the duo employed offensive language, sent sexually explicit messages from untraceable accounts, and threatened her with online targeting, suggesting they would push her to a point of suicidal thoughts.

Aston Martin Reports Bigger-than-expected Q1 Losses Ahead of New Models

Elon Musk’s ‘Hardcore Mode’: Fires Tesla's entire supercharging team in latest round of layoffs

Tesla, the EV giant, has announced another wave of layoffs just two weeks after its first round of terminations, when it laid off about 10 per cent of its workforce, affecting approximately 14,000 employees.According to reports by The Information, the company has let go of two senior executives, and plans to terminate hundreds more positions.Among those affected are senior director Rebecca Tinucci and 500 staff members from the Supercharger...

Indian spies ‘kicked out’ of Australia for trying to steal defence secrets — ABC News report

Australian govt’s threat assessment report in 2021 said the spies nurtured targeted relationships with current & former politicians, a foreign embassy and a state police service.

Jewish UCLA student's powerful speech after being denied entry by anti-Israel activists: ‘They cower behind their masks’

A Jewish student at UCLA shared a video documenting how he was not allowed to attend his on-campus class by pro-Palestinian activists

Northern Railway announces temporary changes in train schedule, Delhi-Ambala train services affected – Here’s why

Due to the ongoing work on the extension of loop lines at Nilokheri station o­n Delhi- Ambala section over Delhi Division timings of several trains are changed.

Highway collapses in south China's Guangdong, 19 dead

At least 19 people died when part of a highway collapsed in southern China's Guangdong province on Wednesday.

Vancouver police arrest pro-Hamas woman who chanted ‘Long live October 7’

Following anti-Israel activist Charlotte Kates’s Friday speech in which she praised various terrorist threat organizations and glorified the October 7 Massacre, the Vancouver Police Department announced on Wednesday that they had arrested and opened an investigation of the protest speaker. Police said that they had arrested the 45-year-old woman on...

Trump Held In 'Contempt Of Court' In New York 'Hush Money Trial'

New Delhi, May 1 -- Donald Trump, the former President of the United States, has been found in contempt of court by Judge Juan Merchan in his New York hush money trial for repeatedly defying a gag order. The order prohibited Trump from publicly discussing or posting on social media about individuals involved in the trial. Judge Merchan stated that Trump violated the order nine times and imposed a fine of $1,000 per violation, totaling $9,000.

India successfully carries out trials of supersonic missile-assisted torpedo system

Indian army conducted trials of SMART system in Balasore, Odisha. The system, developed by DRDO for Indian Navy, offers extended range and advanced technologies for precise targeting against enemy submarines.

Stations tailored for seamless run of RRTS trains, local metro in Meerut, says NCRTC

The officials said the RRTS project in Meerut is unique as it spans 23km with 13 stations, four of which are RRTS stations while the remaining nine are local Metro stations

Amit Shah Meets Neha Hiremath's Parents, Assures 'Full Support And Justice'

Neha Hiremath, the 23-year-old daughter of a Congress councillor, was stabbed to death on the campus of a college in Dharwad on April 18 sparking statewide outrage. Students have demanded capital punishment for the accused, who has been identified as Fayaz, a MCA dropout. The incident was captured on CCTV camera, purportedly showing the accused stabbing Neha multiple times and later fled the scene.

Q4 Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Adani Enterprises, Coal India, Adani Ports & SEZ, Dabur India, Coforge, more to announce earnings today

Q4 Results 2 May 2024 Live Updates: Investors will be watching the performance of players like Adani Enterprises, Coal India, Coforge, Adani Ports and SEZ, Dabur India, among others.

List of Delhi-NCR schools under bomb threats: Number of affected institutions rises to 100

Nearly 100 schools in Delhi-NCR have received bomb threats, prompting police to conduct searches. No suspicious items have been found as police urge not to panic.

Kotak Mahindra Bank shares fall 4% to fresh 52-week low on another bad news

Kotak Mahindra Bank's shares plummeted 4%, hitting a new 52-week low of Rs 1,561 following Joint MD KVS Manian's resignation. Nuvama downgraded the stock from buy to reduce. Earlier, RBI restrictions caused a 10% decline last week.

'Will be travesty if he's not in XI in India T20 World Cup opener': Ian Bishop's two-fisted message to Rohit Sharma

Ian Bishop sent a crucial selection message to Rohit Sharma as BCCI announced the T20 World Cup squad on Tuesday.

Google layoffs: ‘Most powerful company instilling fear’ say sacked employees, appeal in Labour Court

Google dismissed employees for protesting against its cloud project with Israel, leading to accusations of violating labour rights and attempts to instil fear in employees.

What happened in court after HYBE requested permission to hold temporary shareholders' meeting for ADOR CEO's dismissal

The legal representatives from Kim & Jang Law Firm, representing HYBE, and attorneys from Shin & Kim Law Firm representing ADOR were present at the hearing.

HCL Tech dividend 2024 record date, ex-date and payment date - All details

HCL Tech dividend 2024 record date: On Tuesday, April 30, the IT giant's shares traded in the red. The shares began lower at Rs 1,386 than the previous closing of 1387.10, with advances reaching an intra-day high of Rs 1397.35. The HPCL shares fell 1.41 percent and finished at Rs 1367.55, down from its previous closing of Rs 1387.10 on the BSE on Monday.

President Droupadi Murmu was invited: Temple trust chief trashes Rahul claim

Champat Rai, the general secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, refuted the claim made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi that President Droupadi Murmu was not invited to the consecration of Ram Lalla’s idol at the Ayodhya temple because she is a tribal. Referring to Rahul’s allegation reported in this daily from Gandhinagar, Rai said they are “completely false, baseless and misleading”.

CBSE Class 10 result today? Viral notice says results at 1 pm | Fact check

A fake notice about the declaration of Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 10 results 2024 has been going viral on social media, stating that the results will be announced today, May 1.

Aamir Khan visits his 'Laal Singh Chaddha' editor Hemanti Sarkar in hospital after she suffers a stroke

Superstar Aamir Khan visited a Mumbai hospital to see his editor Haimanti Sarkar, who suffered a stroke. Sarkar, known for her work in films like 'Laal Singh Chaddha,' collaborated with Khan on various projects. Aamir also discussed the disappointment of 'Laal Singh Chaddha' on 'The Great Indian Kapil Show' and its impact on him.