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‘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.

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.

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.

Narendra Modi on ₹20 crore cash haul: 'Congress made servant's house black money godown'

PM Narendra Modi attacked the Gandhis, asking why "mountains of cash" are often recovered from those "close to the first family of the Congress."

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.

Behold David Corenswet's Superman! James Gunn debuts first look at Man of Steel's new suit

First look at David Corenswet's new Superman suit revealed!

Shashi Tharoor clarifies as BJP slams him over op-ed: 'Interpolated by editors'

Shashi Tharoor found himself under criticism from the BJP over an op-ed he authored for a Bangladeshi daily. The Congress leader has issued a clarification on the issue.

Rs 1,000 a day for homelessness: Civic body asked to rebuild illegally bulldozed houses, compensate

A civil court has mandated the Dehradun Municipal Corporation (DMC) to reconstruct three houses in the Niranjanpur area of, that were unlawfully demolished in 2020. Additional civil judge Indu Sharma further directed the DMC to provide compensation of Rs. 1,000 per day to each affected family for homelessness, totaling Rs. 13 lakh per family.The municipal corporation has been given a one-month deadline to complete the reconstruction of the homes...

Top News on May 6: Lok Sabha elections, calls for NIA probe against Kejriwal, Israeli offensive in Rafah and more

Delhi LG recommends NIA probe against CM Arvind Kejriwal for alleged political funding from banned outfit. Lok Sabha poll preparations concluded for 93 constituencies with high-profile candidates like Amit Shah in the fray. Israeli military orders evacuation in southern Gaza amid ceasefire efforts.

Tesla Lays Off Indian Techie After 7 Years Who Was Promoted Last Month

With the ongoing appraisal season, employees are eagerly expecting a raise for their hard work. Despite that, many employees have to face the brunt of being laid off in the tech industry. Amid the layoffs, an Indian employee has found herself facing a devastating blow as she was asked to leave after working at a popular tech company for more than seven years. The company is none other than Tesla.The tech giants first started their layoffs last...

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.

Video: Hundreds stranded, await rescue amid Texas floods

Floodwaters forced the closure of several Texas schools.

Russia claims capturing 2 frontline villages in eastern Ukraine

Russia has claimed to have captured two villages in eastern Ukraine.The Russian defence ministry on Monday said that its forces had captured the village of Kotlyarivka in the Kharkiv region and the village of Soloviove in the Donetsk, according to AFP.The village of Soloviove lies in the part of the Donetsk province that Russia has annexed. In 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin annexed four captured regions of Ukraine: Kherson, Zaporizhzhia,...

Disney+ Hotstar's paid subscriber base drops 2.3 million to 36 million

Walt Disney's streaming service Disney+ Hotstar lost 2.3 million paid subscribers for the second quarter ended April 1, 2024. This marks the service's return to subscriber losses after witnessing a quarter of paid member growth. Disney+ Hotstar's paid member base dropped to 36 million for the quarter, down 6 percent from 38.3 million paid members in the previous quarter. Walt Disney follows an October to September financial year. The streaming...

New COVID variants on loose: 10 points about 'FLiRT'

Two new variants of COVID causing coronavirus have been found. Termed as 'FLiRT' these variants include KP.2 and KP.1.1.

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...

NSE to conduct live trading session on May18 with switch over to disaster recovery site

This session will feature an intra-day switch from the Primary site to the Disaster Recovery site across equity and equity derivative segments.

Bengaluru rains: Fallen trees, hailstorm, and waterlogging

Heavy showers, accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds, pounded many parts of the city in the evening on May 6, resulting in fallen trees and waterlogging. According to the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Centre (KSNDC), yellow alerts for thunderstorms have been issued for Bengaluru Rural and Urban, Chamarajanagara, Chikkaballapura, Kolar, Mandya, Mysuru, Ramanagara, and Tumakuru districts. Bengaluru Joint Commissioner of Police (traffic)...

Double European Weightlifting Champion Oleksandr Pielieshenko Killed in Ukraine War

Two-time European weightlifting champion Oleksandr Pielieshenko died on the front line in the war in Ukraine, the Ukrainian Olympic Committee said on Monday.Pielieshenko “died in the war with the enemy” on Sunday, the committee posted on Telegram. He was 30.He joined Ukraine’s armed forces in the first days of Russia’s invasion, the committee added.Pielieshenko came back from a doping suspension in 2013-15 to win the 2016 European under-85...

LeT commander Basit Dar killed in Kashmir

Basit Dar, a TRF commander linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, was killed in Khudwani, Kashmir, in an encounter with security forces. He was wanted for 18 cases.

Cyberattack hit 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.”

Brazil battles unprecedented floods: Landslides, collapsed bridges, thousands displaced as rivers overflow

As torrential rains wreaked havoc, over 155 individuals were injured, while the deluge forced a staggering 88,000 people from their residences. Seeking refuge, approximately 16,000 sought shelter in schools, gymnasiums, and other makeshift accommodations. (Image: Reuters) The aftermath of the floods unveiled a scene of utter devastation, with landslides, washed-out roads, and collapsed bridges crippling transportation infrastructure across the state. (Image: Reuters) Reports of electricity and communication outages further compounded the crisis, leaving more than 800,000 individuals without access to clean water, as confirmed by the civil defense agency. (Image: Reuters) Amid the chaos, dramatic rescue efforts unfolded. Many were airlifted from remote areas to safety. Meanwhile, in the town of Canoas, residents banded together, forming human chains in waist-deep waters to ferry stranded individuals to safety. (Image: Reuters) The Guaiba river reached unprecedented levels, surpassing records set during the historic 1941 deluge. State Governor Eduardo Leite emphasised the unparalleled scale of destruction, calling for a monumental rebuilding effort akin to a "Marshall Plan." (Image: Reuters) Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, accompanied by a high-level delegation, including Defense Minister José Múcio and Environment Minister Marina Silva, toured the inundated streets of Porto Alegre. (Image: Reuters) Meanwhile, Pope Francis extended his prayers to the beleaguered population of Rio Grande do Sul during Sunday mass at the Vatican, urging solace for the deceased and solace for those displaced from their homes. (Image: Reuters) The relentless downpour, which commenced on Monday and persisted through Sunday, inundated vast swathes of the region with over 300 millimeters of rainfall in some areas. (Image: Reuters) This cataclysmic event marks the fourth environmental disaster in the state within a year, following deadly floods in 2023. (Image: Reuters) Experts attribute the extreme weather patterns to the El Niño phenomenon, exacerbating the impacts of climate change. (Image: Reuters)

'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...

Dhanush's 'Raayan' to release in June

Dhanush himself is playing the lead role in what is said to be a gangster revenge drama set in the backdrop of North Chennai.

Why Did PM Modi Ask Journalists To Drink More Water? Know The Importance Of Hydration In Summer

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, after casting his vote for the Lok Sabha elections in Ahmedabad, urged the journalists covering the events to take care of their health and drink lots of water to avoid dehydration. Read on to know what dehydration is and why does your body need water.

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.

Lando Norris wins first-ever F1 race at Miami Grand Prix, social media erupts in celebration

This monumental win, Lando Norris's first, sparked jubilant celebrations not just at the podium, but across the globe.

Titan gears up for CEO transition, identifies three internal contenders: Reports

Titan Company is back in throes of the corner office crisis, for the fourth time in its four-decade history, as the Tata Group entity begins hunt for a chief executive ahead of the impending departure of its third CEO. CK Venkataraman, the incumbent boss, has been given a second term extending for 14 months until December 2025. Having assumed the role on October 1, 2019, Venkataraman, who will reach the group's retirement age of 65 on October 30...

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

Rafah evacuation order sparks global alarm

Israel calls for Rafah evacuation before potential ground invasion, escalating tensions with Hamas. International leaders intervene amid concerns for civilians. Truce talks stalled, violence escalates in Gaza.

Haris Rauf is under pressure, but he'll come back strong: Babar Azam backs ace pacer

Babar Azam sounded positive about the return of Haris Rauf, who will be making his comeback in the Ireland series after recovering from a shoulder injury.

Reports of NEET-UG question paper leak baseless, every single paper has been accounted for: NTA

New Delhi, May 6 (PTI) The reports claiming question paper leak in the medical entrance exam NEET-UG are "completely baseless and without any ground", the National Testing Agency (NTA) clarified on Monday

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....

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

Following pardon by trial court in UAPA case, Delhi HC orders release of NewsClick HR head Amit Chakraborty

The HC noted that Chakraborty was arrested on October 3, 2023 and had been in custody since then whereas trial in the matter had not yet begun as the investigation has yet not entirely concluded .

Delhi Liquor Policy Case: Court Denies Bail To BRS Leader K Kavitha

A Delhi Court on Monday turned down the bail plea of BRS leader K Kavitha in both the cases registered by probe agencies Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED), related to the Delhi liquor policy case.Special CBI Judge Kaveri Baweja hearing the case at Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court turned down the request, in yet another setback to the BRS leader ahead of the Lok Sabha polls. Find Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 3...

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

Special Investigation Team Probes HD Revanna's House in Bengaluru | Helpline Numbers Issued

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

Elon Musk's Tesla job cuts continue, company sends layoff notice to more employees

Elon Musk's Tesla has laid off more employees and many of them have posted the same on LinkedIn. The company had earlier laid off two senior executives.

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.

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.

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.

HP Board Class 10 results 2024 declared. Check pass percentage, toppers here

HPBOSE Class 10 results have been declared today, May 7, 2024 on the official website. Along with the result declaration, the board has also released the list of toppers, pass percentage and other details.

Rs 1200 cr gone! Rekha Jhunjhunwala's MASSIVE loss of Titan(s) - How much will she make from FY24 dividend

Rekha Jhunjhunwala Titan Shares: Part of the salt-to-aviation conglomerate, Titan witnessed a 7 per cent year-on-year (YoY) jump in its standalone net profit at Rs 786 crore. Its net sales in the January-March 2024 quarter advanced 17 per cent YoY to Rs 10,047 crore, as against Rs 8,553 crore in the same period last year.

Tornado watch: Rare ‘high risk’ issued for central Oklahoma, southern Kansas

Nearly 10 million people reside in the areas under threat of severe weather conditions, including potentially destructive tornadoes

'100-200 zyada lelo par next IPL...': Fan's special request for CSK legend MS Dhoni

In the 11 matches played in the season thus far, Dhoni has delighted fans with quite a few incredible cameos at the death having hit the ball at a strike rate of over 224. Dhoni has only been dismissed a couple of times this IPL season. With 6 wins and 5 losses in 11 matches, the defending champions currently sit at the 3rd spot on the points table.

The Fed will spark an economic crash by delaying rate cuts, State Street equity research chief says

"We increasingly begin to hear about things breaking down," State Street's Marija Veitmane said.

Canadian minister responds to Jaishankar's criticism: ‘Let him speak his mind’

Jaishankar criticised the Canadian authorities after latter arrested three Indian nationals linked to the killing of pro-Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

Netanyahu promised to open Kerem Shalom Crossing, White House says

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised to re-open the Kerem Shalom Crossing, the White House said on Monday. Israel had closed the crossing, one of the main entry points for goods heading into Gaza, in the aftermath of Hamas’s rocket attack against it on Sunday in which four soldiers were closed. Biden brought up the issue when he spoke with Ne...