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‘Miracle That We’re Alive’: Train Crash In Argentina Leaves 60 Injured

A passenger train crashed into a maintenance train in Buenos Aires on Friday, sending nearly 60 people to hospitals in the Argentine capital, including two in serious condition with head injuries, officials said.#BREAKING: Dozens injured following collision of two trains in Buenos Aires, Argentina.#BuenosAires | #ArgentinaThe governor has confirmed that at least 60 people were injured, 30 of them seriously, after a train of the Sam Martin line,...

Video: Bus falls off bridge into river in Russia with 20 passengers

Russian media outlets reported that the bus driver was apprehended.

Brazilian athletes drop Olympic dreams to help flood victims

Less that three months from the Olympic Games in Paris, Brazilian athletes from the devastated southern state of Rio Grande do Sul are giving up their dreams to compete and staying at home to help with the rescue of victims of the severe floods.Rowers Evaldo Becker and Piedro Tuchtenhagen, due to compete in the qualifying phase for the Olympic Games in the lightweight double sculls category, decided to drop their sporting quest and join...

'It Is A Big Victory..', Ace Indian Wrestlers Thank Delhi Court After Charges Framed Against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

A Delhi court on Friday ordered the framing of sexual harassment and other charges against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, a multiple-term Lok Sabha Member of Parliament, under sections 354 (assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty), 354A (sexual harassment) and 506 (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code.

'Star' Twitter review: Kavin's film is a blockbuster, rate netizens

'Star' starring Kavin, directed by Elan, impresses audience with a powerful message of achieving dreams. The film's stellar performances, music by Yuvan Shankar Raja, and surprise elements make it a must-watch in 2024.

Russia launches armoured ground attack in Kharkiv, US in touch with Ukraine

Ukraine's defence ministry said Russia had pounded the frontier town of Vovchansk with guided aerial bombs and artillery

'Serious accusations have been made but ... ': Why Supreme Court granted interim bail to Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal

NEW DELHI: Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday got a huge relief in the middle of ongoing Lok Sabha elections as Supreme Court granted him bail till June 1 for campaigning. Kejriwal was granted bail despite strong opposition from Enforcement Directorate, which argued against any relief to the AAP leader. The probe agency in an affidavit ...

The billionaire boss of one of soccer's most famous teams tells staff to come back to the office or look for another job

Jim Ratcliffe told Manchester United staff they needed to start coming into the office or "seek alternative employment."

Delhi news: 2 dead, 6 injured, trees uprooted and power disrupted due to dreadful storm

Delhi and surrounding areas faced casualties and property damage from a severe dust storm. The India Meteorological Department reported high winds in Delhi leading to flight diversions.

1st T20I: Ireland stun Pakistan by five wickets

Curtis Campher secured a leg bye off the penultimate ball, enabling Ireland to shock Pakistan with a five-wicket win in a Twenty20 match on Friday. In their first T20 encounter since 2009 and just one month before they face off again in the T20 World Cup, Ireland chased down Pakistan's 182-6 with 183-5.

5 big things in AI that happened this week: Apple is developing AI chips, US bill restricts exports of AI models, more

From Apple developing new AI chips to Google contributing to drug discovery with the help of AI-powered models, know what happened in the world of AI this week.

Tata Motors Q4 net profit surges to ₹17,407 crore; to pay ₹6 dividend

Tata Motors reported a sharp jump in its fourth-quarter net profit at ₹17,407 crore on Friday, May 10, which was also aided by a tax credit of ₹8,159 crore. The Tata Group auto major's revenue for the January-March quarter of the financial year 2023–24 rose to ₹1.20 lakh crore. Tata Motors dividend amount and record dateTata Motors also announced a dividend of ₹6 per share for its shareholders for FY24, which translates to 300% per equity share...

12 Naxalites Killed in Chhattisgarh in 3rd Major Encounter in 1 Month; 2024 Toll Rises to 103

As many as 12 Naxalites were gunned down in an encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district on Friday, police said, taking the number of left-wing extremists killed so far this year in the state to 103.Two security personnel were also injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast triggered by Maoists during the operation, they said.This was the third major strike on Naxalites by security forces in the last month...

Dr Reddy's Q4: India Biz In-Line, Margin Misses Estimates, Russia Biz A Big Miss | CNBC TV18

Breaking News: Air India sacks several employees amid ongoing staff crisis | ABP News

The Air India Express swung into damage control mode after it was forced to cancel over 90 flights as cabin crew reported "mass sick leaves". The air career sacked several employees and the airline CEO, Aloke Singh said that flights will be curtailed for the next few days to cope with the non-availability of crew members. On Thursday, around 25 employees were terminated by the airline after they didn't report to work and "due to their behaviour,...

'The most important competition is Paris Olympics': Neeraj Chopra vows to improve performance after Diamond League setback

Olympic and world champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra aims to bounce back stronger in the upcoming Diamond League meeting after narrowly missing victory in Doha. Despite a valiant effort of 88.36m, he fell short by just two centimetres to Jakub Vadlejch. Chopra vows to improve, eyeing success at the Paris Olympics while expressing gratitude for support from the Indian diaspora.

'People get killed in Pak, its not news': EAM S Jaishankar lambasts Pakistan, yet again

During an exclusive interview with The Economic Times, EAM S Jaishankar talks about India's neighbours, BJP's 'Ghar me ghus ke marengey' call and why terrorism 'thrives in Pakistan. Watch!

Author loses over 2 lakh words after Google locks her out of Drive, Docs over inappropriate content

Renee's creative process came to an abrupt halt when Google Drive denied her entry without explanation on March 24, 2024

Who Was Sam Rubin? Veteran Entertainment Reporter Dies At 64

Sam Rubin, a veteran entertainment reporter for KTLA news station in Los Angeles, passed away at 64, as reported by TMZ. He died on Friday after being rushed to an L.A. hospital. According to reports, he suffered a heart attack at home, leading to full cardiac arrest. He leaves behind his wife, Leslie, and four children.

Massive protests erupt in POK over unjust Pakistan taxes

Protests have erupted in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir to protest against rising prices and unjust taxes imposed by Pakistan. Additional forces have been deployed by Pakistan to crush the protests and 70 activists have been detained.

China's military confronts US ship in South China Sea

The US Navy said a destroyer, the USS Halsey, was exercising navigational rights near the Paracel Islands. The archipelago lies in the South China Sea, which is disputed by several countries.

'Toxic' Work Culture: US Banker's Sudden Death Provokes Outrage At Wall Street

The death of Bank Of America associate at the age of 35 has provoked an outrage on Wall Street and in view of this, the bankers point out the toxic work culture may have resulted to his death. The deceased, identified as Leo Lukenas III was part of Bank of America's Financial Institutions Group.

Ukraine updates: Russia launches Kharkiv ground offensive

Russian forces have advanced into Ukraine's northeast Kharkiv region near Vovchansk, Ukraine defense sources say. Meanwhile, Russian authorities reported a Ukrainian drone attack on an oil refinery. DW has more.

Jaspreet Singh, 10-Year-Old Selling Rolls On The Streets Of Delhi’s Tilak Nagar | The Breakfast Club

Meet #JaspreetSingh, 10-year-old selling rolls on the streets of Delhi’s Tilak Nagar. His viral video has captivated social media, celebrities, philanthropists alikeHe embodies resilience in adversity, watch this story!#TheBreakfastClub #jaspreetSingh #Delhi #news18 n18oc_india

Watch: Putin’s Fiercest Assault On Kharkiv Forces Citizens To Evacuate, stuns Ukraine

Russian troops launch a surprise ground offensive in Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, prompting widespread panic and urgent evacuations. Ukrainian President Zelensky expresses grave concerns, hinting at the possibility of a larger offensive looming on the horizon. The White House pledges unwavering support, promising increased aid to bolster Ukraine's defenses. Watch for full report.Watch: Putin’s Fiercest Assault On Kharkiv Forces Citizens To Evacuate, stuns Ukraine

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.

Big win for women wrestlers' struggle, say Bajrang, Sakshee

Olympic wrestlers Bajrang Punia & Sakshee Malikkh praised court's decision to charge Brij Bhushan Singh for sexual harassment, outraging modesty, & criminal intimidation. Sakshee, retiring, has faith in judiciary after protests with Vinesh Phogat.

Kylian Mbappe on his way to Real Madrid: French striker confirms he will not extend his contract with PSG

Mbappe who joined the Parisian club in 2017 scored 255 goals for the Ligue 1 club in 306 appearances.

Joe Biden announces $3.3B investment from Microsoft for AI data center in Mount Pleasant

President Joe Biden was in Racine County Wednesday to announce a $3.3 billion investment by Microsoft to build an artificial intelligence data center on land once slated for development by Foxconn in Mount Pleasant. It’s a project that’s expected to bring 2,000 union construction jobs to the area by the end of the year as well as “provide long-term employment opportunities over the next several years,” according to a statement from Gov. Tony Evers.

Afghanistan flash floods kill over 200, damage thousands of houses: UN

More than 200 people were killed and thousands of houses were damaged in Afghanistan's Baghlan province when heavy rainfall on Friday sparked massive flooding, the UN's International Organisation for Migration (IOM) said.

Flight attendants hailed for breaking up mid-air scuffle

NEW DELHI: A mid-air altercation between two passengers aboard EVA Air Flight BR08 from Taipei to San Francisco was promptly resolved thanks to the intervention of three flight attendants. The incident, which unfolded three hours into the 12-hour journey, began over a seating dispute and escalated into a physical confrontation.According to EVA Air'...

KTM Is Finally Bringing Back a Street Superbike With the 990 RC R

This is not a drill, people!

Violent Protest Breaks in PoK over Rising Inflation | Police Uses Force Against Protestors

Microsoft to launch its own mobile game store in July: Here’s what we know so far

Xbox president Sarah Bond has announced that Microsoft will be launching a web based mobile game store sometime in July.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai Explains Phased Approach To Job Cuts - Here's What He Said

In an interview with Bloomberg, Google CEO Sundar Pichai highlighted the importance of streamlining teams, shifting focus to emerging areas, and removing layers to enhance operational efficiency.

Go First revival in further jeopardy as the airline may lose airport slots, international flying rights

The Indian aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), is looking to permanently take away the domestic airport slots and international flying rights of the troubled Go First, signalling that the airline may not be able to take off again, executives aware of the ongoing developments said. "It's been a year since the collapse of Go First. Per the Slot Allocation Guidelines, 2013, since the airline has not utilised any of...

Novartis India announces dividend of ₹25 per share, net profit slides 41% in Q4

Drug firm Novartis India Ltd on Friday reported a 41.6% year-on-year (YoY) decline in net profit at ₹14.6 crore for the fourth quarter that ended March 31, 2024.In the corresponding quarter last fiscal, Novartis India posted a net profit of ₹25 crore, the company said in a regulatory filing. The company's revenue from operations increased 6.7% to ₹81.2 crore against ₹76.1 crore in the corresponding period of the preceding fiscal.At the operating...

Axis Bank defrauded of ₹22.29 crore by finance firm's directors, Mumbai police files charges

A criminal case involving charges of cheating, forgery, and breach of trust was lodged at the Cuffe Parade police station following court orders. The development came after a top official of Axis Bank filed a complaint.

Apple Announces New iPad Pro, Air | Surprise Profit From Disney in Streaming Biz | Global News

Apple's Let's Lose event unveils new iPad Air and Pro models, thinnest yet at 5.1mm, powered by Apple Silicon M4. Prices range from Rs.99,900 to Rs.2,29,900. Accessories include Magic Keyboard and improved Apple Pencil Pro. Aimed at laptop replacement amidst slumping sales. Reddit's first quarterly results show 48% revenue growth, shares up 14%, while Disney's streaming unit posts first-ever profit, but overall shares fall 9%.#appleipads #letloose #apple #businessnews #etnow

Gukesh’s win has triggered a fair amount of corporate interest: AICF chief

Helmed by entrepreneur-turned-administrator Nitin Narang, the federation recently rolled out an ambitious ₹65 crore action plan

9-year-old runs a mile in storm to get help after tornado tosses parents’ car: ‘Don’t die, I’ll be back’

"I was really, really scared," the nine-year-old told the media outlets while recollecting the day he ran through a storm to save his parents.

iQOO Z9X 5G launch is on May 16 and its battery and chipset details have already been confirmed

iQOO has confirmed the release of the iQOO Z9X 5G in India on May 16. Prior to its debut, the company has revealed specific information regarding its battery, design and chipset.

Massive Dust Storm Hits Delhi-NCR; IndiGo Warns Passengers Of Change In Flight Schedule | News18

Massive Dust Storm Hits Delhi-NCR; IndiGo Warns Passengers Of Change in Flight Schedule | News18Delhiites can expect some relief from the sweltering heat as Delhi and the national capital region (NCR) were hit by a massive dust and thunderstorm on Friday evening. The city and adjoining areas had been reeling under a heatwave, and gusty winds have brought much-needed relief.Amid the sudden change in weather, Indigo airline has warned its passengers of changes in flight schedules and asked them to check their flight status before they head to the airport.#Delhi #DustStorm #DelhiNCR #thunderstorm n18oc_india

Watch: Novak Djokovic struck with a bottle after Italian Open match

Novak Djokovic clinched a 6-3, 6-1 victory against Corentin Moutet, securing a spot in the Rome Open's third round. While leaving the court, he was struck by a water bottle, causing brief agony. Djokovic assured fans he's okay and ready for his next match against Alejandro Tabilo. The tournament saw some withdrawals, but Djokovic and Nadal remain key contenders.

WhatsApp Threatens to Leave India over Encryption Rules

WhatsApp has threatened to leave India amid a legal showdown with the government of India over the new IT rules issued in 2021. The rules require social media firms to find the "first originator" of information by breaking end-to-end encryption. WhatsApp has argued that breaking its end-to-end encryption would violate the fundamental right to privacy. It may also lead to similar demands and rules in other countries. WhatsApp has more than 400 million active monthly users in India and generates around $1 billion in revenue. Is WhatsApp serious about leaving India? What would be the impact? Palki Sharma tells you.

Brazil Floods Leave 150,000 Homeless, Many Dead | World News

Gukesh Scripts History At Candidates, Proves Magnus Carlsen Wrong

Gukesh scripts history as youngest to win Chess Candidates. At just 17, Gukesh's strategic brilliance and unwavering determination propelled him to victory in the most prestigious event of the chess world. Witness his remarkable journey, from humble beginnings to conquering the world stage, defying odds and inspiring generations. Gukesh's win against Alireza Firouzja helped him seal the tournament. Gukesh proved Magnus Carlsen wrong who thought it would be hard for Indians to finish on top, at the start of the tournament. Rupha Ramani delves into the mind of a chess prodigy to show what sets him apart from the rest. Don't miss this captivating tale of talent, perseverance, and the relentless pursuit of greatness. Watch how Gukesh triumphed at the Chess Candidates Tournament.

President confers Padma Shri to Dogri folk artist Romalo Ram

Elated over the honour, Romalo Ram, who retired as zonal education officer, expressed gratitude to the people of Duggar Pradesh and the Centre for recognising his efforts in the field of Dogri folk songs

Pics: Rajinikanth meets 'RDX' director Nahas Hidhayath in Puducherry

Superstar Rajinikanth met 'RDX' director Nahas Hidhayath in Puducherry. He shared some stunning pictures on Instagram. But, the helicopter in the background caught everyone's attention.

Marathi Actor Pranit Hatte Denied Hotel Room In Nashik For Being Transgender, Netizens Express Shock

Marathi actor Pranit Hatte recently took to Instagram to address a distressing incident she encountered. In the shared video, Pranit can be seen discussing an unfortunate event where she was denied a hotel room based on her gender. Read on