Jharkhand government has suspended classes up to grade 8 due to a heatwave, with classes 9 to 12 operating from 7 am to 11.30 am. The suspension applies to all schools, and a separate order will be issued for teachers' summer vacation. Heatwave conditions were recorded in 11 districts, with Seraikela recording the highest temperature. The Met department has issued a heatwave alert for 13 districts for April 30 and May 1, with no significant change in temperatures expected for the next four days.
The trailer for The Dark Knight Returns, starring Christian Bale as Batman, has gone viral on social media, sparking confusion among fans. With nearly a million views, the trailer seems to hint at a sequel to Christopher Nolan's acclaimed The Dark Knight trilogy.
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday sought to target Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah on the alleged sex scandal and wondered how the accused -- Hassan JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna -- was able to leave the country committing atrocities against women. Addressing an election rally at Sedam town in this district, Vadra accused the prime minister of protecting those who committed atrocities against women.
Filming for Greenland: Migration, the sequel to Gerard Butler's Greenland, begins this week. The film follows the Garrity family's journey across Greenland as they seek a new home following a global catastrophe. Expect a 2025 release for this sequel.
Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are facing off in the blockbuster UEFA Champions League semi-final. The soccer match will be available for free live streaming.
The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has urged the government to ban the sale of wifi 6E routers that utilize the 6 GHz spectrum band for data transmission, as the government has not yet decided on the use of these frequencies. COAI, representing major telecom players like Reliance Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone Idea, alleges that these routers are being sold illegally through online platforms like Amazon, Flipkart, and Moglix, as well as offline traders.
On the day, the board of directors will consider and approve the annual audited financial results on the standalone and consolidated basis for the year ended as on March 31, 2024. It is also expected to recommend the final dividend for the financial year 2023-24.
The drug regulator of Uttarakhand state in India has suspended manufacturing licenses for 14 products made by pharmaceutical companies associated with popular yoga guru Baba Ramdev. This action comes after repeated instances of misleading advertisements about the efficacy of these products. Although the order, issued on April 15, has not been made public, it has been reviewed by Reuters.
The Hyderabad-based MEIL won the bidding process and bagged the project. "It also saw L&T's stiff resistance as they moved Supreme Court over it but their plea was rejected and the contract awarded to MEIL", the company said.
ISRO has released its Indian Space Situational Assessment Report (ISSAR) 2023, evaluating the vulnerability of its space assets to environmental hazards and artificial space objects. The report highlights 1,37,565 close approach alerts and 3,033 alerts for close approaches within one kilometer. Despite identifying 2,700 close approaches within 5 kilometers of other satellites, no critical collisions were predicted. ISRO's System for Safe and Sustainable Space Operations Management aims to enhance compliance with international space guidelines. Читать дальше...
Kerala has registered 71.27 per cent voter turnout in the April 26 Lok Sabha polls, according to the updated figures released by the Election Commission on Monday. As many as 71.27 per cent of votes were cast on polling day in the state, Chief Electoral Officer Sanjay Kaul said.
To facilitate ease of doing business, Sebi on Monday said certain changes in the private placement memorandum of alternative investment funds can be submitted directly to the regulator rather than through a merchant banker.
A MasterChef Australia contestant impresses judges with a pani puri presentation, sparking a viral sensation online. The video's popularity underscores the widespread love for this iconic Indian street food.
ISRO's recent report discloses a 4-second launch delay for Chandrayaan-3 to prevent collisions with debris objects and satellites. The Indian Space Situational Assessment Report (ISSAR) for 2023 highlights space asset vulnerability to environmental hazards, emphasizing the need for Space Situational Awareness (SSA). The report also details India's satellite count, active deep space missions, satellite re-entries, and successful launches in 2023. ISRO implements collision avoidance maneuvers based... Читать дальше...
Opposition INDIA bloc alliances in Delhi face challenges as AAP-Congress alliance unravels. The resignation of Arvinder Singh Lovely highlights internal discontent, impacting the alliance's performance in the upcoming polls. As alliance partners in Delhi, AAP is fighting for four seats: East, New Delhi, South, and West, while Congress is contesting the remaining three—North East, North West, and Chandni Chowk.
India's Tata Chemicals reported its first quarterly loss in nine years on Monday, hurt by a one-time charge incurred in its UK operations along with lower prices and demand of soda ash.
Retail chain Shoppers Stop Ltd on Monday reported a 62.55 per cent rise in consolidated net profit at Rs 23.18 crore in the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2024. The company had posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 14.26 crore in the same period a year-ago, Shoppers Stop said in a regulatory filing.
Modi spoke of the emergence of fake videos in created using artificial intelligence, and asked people to remain vigilant and report any instances of fake videos to the authorities. "Opponents are using AI to distort quotes of leaders like me, Amit Shah and J P Nadda to create social discord," Modi said. "By using technology, these people are making fake videos in my voice, which is creating danger. If you see any fake video, inform the police," he said.
The Indian automobile industry is experiencing a surge in hiring for C-suite executives from diverse consumer-facing sectors to address a talent shortage at the top level amid a post-pandemic sales rebound. Over the past 12-18 months, senior executives from FMCG, consumer durables, and retail backgrounds have transitioned to carmakers like Maruti Suzuki, Bajaj Auto, and TVS Motor Company, traditionally known for hiring engineers and technology experts.
An investigative report reveals that a RAW official, Vikram Yadav, was involved in an assassination plot against Sikh separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in the US, approved by ex-chief Samant Goel. Pannun is a key figure in the Khalistan movement. The report, published by The Washington Post, indicates broader involvement of RAW officials. The Biden administration has refrained from making charges against Yadav, with Nikhil Gupta, an alleged middleman, facing charges of hiring a contract killer.
IT company Birlasoft on Monday reported a 60.55 per cent increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 180.08 crore during the March quarter. The company had recorded a net profit of Rs 112.16 crore in the year-ago period.
Assam Rifles seized a large cache of arms and ammunition, including mortar tubes, pistols, handheld radio sets, and vehicles, near the Indo-Myanmar Border in Nagaland's Mon district. This operation, based on specific intelligence, led to the arrest of one individual. The recovery is part of Assam Rifles' efforts to seal the border and prevent destabilizing activities. The apprehended person and the recovered items have been handed over to the Nagaland Police, averting a potential security threat in the region.
Some lenders are resorting to certain unfair practices in charging interest rates such as charged interest on loans from the date of sanctioning or execution of the loan agreement rather than from the date of disbursement.
Some lenders are resorting to certain unfair practices in charging interest rates such as charged interest on loans from the date of sanctioning or execution of the loan agreement rather than from the date of disbursement.
