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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.

Google has good news for English language learners- Here's how new AI chatbot in Search will help

You can easily improve your English speaking skills with Google's new AI-powered speaking practice feature. Know what's it about and how it works.

Ola Mobility CEO Resigns Amidst Company's Plan To Layoff Nearly 200 Employees As Restructuring Plan

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.

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.

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.

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”.

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...

Corner Office Conversation with Arjun Nohwar, GM, South Asia, Warner Bros. Discovery

5 Money changes in May 2024: New savings account fees, credit card rules for major banks, FD deadlines and more

Banks like HDFC, ICICI, and Yes Bank implement changes in May 2024. HDFC extends Senior Citizen Care FD deadline. ICICI updates savings account charges, and Yes Bank revises fee schedules and ATM card charges.

At Least 19 Dead As Highway Collapses In China’s Guangdong

At least 19 people died when part of a highway collapsed in southern China’s Guangdong province on Wednesday, state media reported.State broadcaster CCTV said a stretch of road between Meizhou city and Dabu county in Guangdong province caved in at around 2:10 am (1810 GMT).The incident caused 18 vehicles to become trapped and involved a total of 49 people, CCTV said.As of 11:45 am, “19 people have been confirmed dead, and 30 are receiving...

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.

Congress workers protest against party ticket to Kanhaiya Kumar from North East Delhi

After Delhi Congress chief Arvinder Singh Lovely resigned on Sunday, Congress workers staged a protest against the North East Delhi ticket for Kanhaiya Kumar. The workers demanded a ticket to a local, while calling Kanhaiya an "outsider".

Harvey Weinstein makes courtroom return in handcuffs as retrial in rape conviction begins

Harvey Weinstein handcuffed, reappears in Manhattan court post-rape conviction overturn. Faces retrial alongside 23-year sentence for sexual assault; separate California case pending. Lawyer highlights New York verdict impact on California trial. Public scrutiny reignites; case symbolizes #MeToo movement. The uncertain outcome as the legal saga unfolds underscores challenges in sexual abuse justice and the need for reform.

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.

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.

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

International students in Canada can only work 24 hours in a week, officials announce

The Canadian government has claimed that recent studies conducted in the US and Canada have shown that there is a considerable decline in academic performance for students working more than 28 hours per week

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...

ADOR CEO Min Hee-Jin Faces Risk Of Losing $80 Million If HYBE Proves Embezzlement Charge: Report

Amid HYBE and ADOR's feud, reports claims that CEO Min Hee-jin will be losing crores if HYBE is able to prove the embezzlement charges pressed against her. Read on!

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.

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

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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

The dramatic video shows several bomblets exploding within seconds.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6: Everything we know so far about the next big foldable smartphone

Samsung is gearing up to launch the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 at their next Galaxy Unpacked event expected on July 10, 2024, in Paris. The Fold 6 might see minor design changes, and new colour options.

Gold prices drop to four-week low amid US Fed policy speculation

Gold prices on Wednesday (May 1) tumbled to their lowest level in almost four weeks as investors eagerly awaited the outcome of the US Federal Reserve's policy decision.Spot gold slipped by 0.1% to $2,284.44 per ounce as of 0436 GMT, marking its lowest point since April 5, according to news agency Reuters.This decline follows a 2% drop on Tuesday, triggered by a surge in the dollar and US treasury yields.The precious metal has shed more than...

IMD predicts more heatwave days in May; rainfall in these states | Full forecast

The average minimum temperature (22 degrees Celsius) in April in east and northeast India was the highest since 1901, the weather office said.

Rs 117 DIVIDEND per share; record date in 2 days

Sanofi India Dividend Stock 2024: Sanofi India Limited, the country’s leading pharmaceutical company has announced a whopping 1170 per cent dividend payment on each stock for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.

Stock Market Today: Adani Total Gas, Adani Wilmar, Rail Vikas Nigam, Wipro And Godrej Group Are Among Top Stocks To Track On May 2

There are new and fresh developments across the industry that have a direct or indirect impact on stock prices. Here we have curated a list of stocks to watch. Read further to find out.

Dijak's future in WWE remains uncertain post 2024 WWE Draft

Amid the 2024 WWE Draft, a WWE Raw draftee's contract renewal is uncertain. WWE NXT talents moved to Raw or WWE SmackDown. Dijak's future in WWE remains unclear despite support from top WWE officials.

'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.

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.

Manchester United CEO and CFO to Step Down by End of Season

Manchester United announced more changes to its executive structure on Tuesday as the new era under co-owner Jim Ratcliffe continues to take shape.Interim CEO Patrick Stewart and chief financial officer Cliff Baty will step down at the end of the season by mutual consent, the club said.Jean-Claude Blanc, CEO of Ratcliffe’s INEOS Sport, will take over as chief executive until former Manchester City executive Omar Berrada takes on the role on July...

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.

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...

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.

Riot police, protesters clash in Paris on May Day ahead of Paris Olympics

Police fired tear gas in Paris as thousands of protesters marched through the city, demanding better pay and working conditions. Police said they arrested 45 people in Paris and that 12 officers had been injured during the protests on Wednesday, though the demonstrations were far more subdued than last year.Some protesters set makeshift Olympic rings ablaze to express dissatisfaction with the upcoming Summer Games, scheduled to start in less...

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.

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...

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.

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

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

Tennis legend Boris Becker discharged from bankruptcy court in England

LONDON: German tennis legend Boris Becker was discharged from bankruptcy court in London after a judge found Wednesday he had done “all that he reasonably could do” to repay creditors tens of millions of pounds.Becker fell far short of repaying his creditors nearly 50 million pounds ($62.5 million) he owed, but Chief Insolvency and Companies Court Judge Nicholas Briggs said it would be “perverse” not to end the case given the efforts Becker...

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

Delhi Congress Chief Arvinder Singh Lovely Protested For Giving Ticket To Udit Raj | News18

Delhi Congress Chief Arvinder Singh Lovely Protested For Giving Ticket To Udit Raj | News18 Delhi Congress Chief Arvinder Singh Lovely protested for giving ticket to Udit Raj, top sources reveals to CNN-News18#LokSabhaElections2024 #delhi #congress #news18 n18oc_india

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...