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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.

‘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.

News18 Evening Digest: SC Stays Calcultta HC's Order on Teacher's Recruitment, Kejriwal Interim Bail Plea and Other Top Stories

In today’s digest, News18 brings you the latest updates on the Supreme Court’s order on Bengal teacher’s recruitment scam, Arvind Kejriwal’s interim bail plea and other top stories.Teacher Recruitment Scam: SC Stays Calcutta HC Order Cancelling Over 25k Jobs, Allows CBI To Continue ProbeThe Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed the Calcutta High Court’s April 22 order invalidating the appointments of 25,753 teachers and non-teaching staff in state-run...

iPhone users get a new WhatsApp update- Here's what's new and all features explained

WhatsApp has released a new update for iOS users, introducing green buttons and redesigned icons. This global update enhances the app's interface and video calling functionality.

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.

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...

Delhi HC Directs Release of Newsclick HR Head Amit Chakravarty in UAPA Case

The Delhi High Court on Monday ordered release of NewsClick’s human resources department chief Amit Chakravarty from custody in the case lodged against the news portal under anti-terror law UAPA over allegations that it received money to spread pro-China propaganda.Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma passed the order considering his medical condition and that the prosecution has no objection to the release of the petitioner from custody as he has...

ECI’s letter on deepfakes: What poll panel has said, and what remains unclear

The ECI has not discouraged parties from using AI to create campaign material, but has only asked them to refrain from sharing content which is misinformation or information which is patently false, untrue or misleading in nature and those that impersonate another person

UBS Achieves First Profit Post Credit Suisse Takeover | World News

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.

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.

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...

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....

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

Death toll from Kenya floods rises to 228

The death toll from floods and other effects of Kenya's severe rains has grown to 228, the interior ministry announced on Sunday.The severe rains that have caused extensive floods and landslides across the country in recent weeks are expected to intensify in May.According to the ministry, more flooding is "expected in low-lying areas, riparian areas, and urban areas, while landslides/mudslides may occur in areas with steep slopes, escarpments,...

Tamil Nadu: Five medical students drown in sea; CM assures assistance

Today, Monday, May 6, five students of a private medical college in Tiruchirappalli drowned in the sea off the coast of Kanniyakumar, police said, reports PTI. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has expressed his condolences and sympathies to the bereaved families. He has also assured necessary assistance to the affected families, subject to the E...

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...

Srikala’s ouster changes pol scenario in Jaunpur

From NDA, the BJP has fielded Kripa Shankar Singh, from INDIA bloc SP’s Babu Singh Kushwaha is in fray, whereas the BSP has fielded Shyam Singh Yadav.

JSW Energy Q4 profit rises 22%, board declares dividend of ₹2 and okays ₹10,000-crore fundraise

JSW Energy Ltd on Tuesday (May 7) reported a 22.5% year-on-year (YoY) jump in net profit at ₹345.3 crore for the fourth quarter that ended March 31, 2024.In the corresponding quarter, JSW Energy posted a net profit of ₹282 crore, the company said in a regulatory filing. The company's revenue from operations increased 3.2% to ₹2,755.9 crore against ₹2,670 crore in the corresponding period of the preceding fiscal.At the operating level, EBITDA...

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.

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.”

Sketches of Pakistani terrorists out amid search op in Poonch attack

JAMMU: Sketches of two Pakistani terrorists, including Lashkar-e-Taiba’s Abu Hamza, were released and a reward of Rs 20 lakh announced Monday for information about the duo suspected to be involved in the May 4 fatal attack on two trucks carrying IAF men in J&K’s Poonch district. Corporal Vikky Pahade died of bullet wounds, while four of his wounded...

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.

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...

Texas flood kills 2 children, school shuts down, rescue operations underway

While forecasters predicted a decline in storm activity in southeastern Texas, the aftermath of the heavy rains persisted, with high water levels.

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.

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.

COVID-19 Vaccine: New All-In-One Vaccine Could Be Effective Against All Coronavirus Variants

An all-in-one vaccine currently in development could protect people from future COVID-19 variants, along with SARS, MERS, and new strains of other coronaviruses from other animals. Read on to know more about it.

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.

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

Rep. Shri Thanedar condemns vandalism of his Detroit community centre: ‘Simply unacceptable’

Photos shared by Shri Thanedar show a red ‘X’ drawn over his face, with the words “racist," "ceasefire” and "Free Palestine" painted across the building

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!

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Brazil floods: Videos of landslides, flooding in Rio Grande do Sul spark concern

Many are missing with 74 individuals unaccounted for, and over 69,000 displaced as the storm swept away two-thirds of the state s 497 cities.

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.

Dr Reddy's Labs CFO Parag Agarwal to retire on July 31, MV Narasimham elevated

Pharma major Dr Reddy's Laboratories on May 7 said that its current Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Parag Agarwal will be stepping down from the post after 31 July, 2024, consequent to his decision to expand his involvement in philanthropy. M V Narasimham, currently Dy. CFO, will take over the post from August 1, 2024. He is presently also a Member of the Management Council and Senior Management Personnel of the company. Agarwal will be working as...

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.

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.

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 March 30, 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...

'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.

'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...