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The unsettling incident is part of a troubling pattern involving several Chinese academics based in Japan, including Hu Shiyun and Zhu Jianrong, who have also vanished under mysterious circumstances. These cases have prompted fears among the academic community, leading to a decline in participation in academic events in China.
Advocate Prashant Bhushan expressed support for an inheritance tax on Friday, urging Congress to be "on the front foot" in response to Sam Pitroda's statements, noting that every wealthy country has one. In a post on X, Prahsnat Bhushan wrote, "Congress Party should be on the front foot on Sam Pitroda’s remarks on inheritance tax."
In the upcoming clash between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Mumbai Indians (MI) in the 43rd match of the IPL, DC, currently placed sixth on the points table, will be aiming to solidify their position with a victory against MI. Despite a fluctuating performance this season, DC have recently found form, winning three out of their last four matches.
Kolkata Knight Riders were stunned by Punjab Kings' impressive run chase at Eden Gardens, which overshadowed a disagreement between KKR mentor Gautam Gambhir and the umpire. The Kings, inspired by Jonny Bairstow's century, chased down a formidable target of 262 runs. However, Gambhir's frustration escalated during a contentious moment in KKR's innings.
Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan praised Bollywood actress and co-owner Preity Zinta's emotional investment and dedication to the Punjab Kings cricket team during a mid-innings discussion on Star Sports. Pathan, who represented Punjab Kings in the IPL for three years, praised Zinta's emotional control and passionate support for the team.
At the Madrid Open press conference, Carlos Alcaraz praised Rafael Nadal's immense influence on tennis. As defending champion, Alcaraz expressed admiration for Nadal's impact and reluctance to envision the sport without him. Despite Nadal's injury setbacks, Alcaraz aims to cherish every moment with the 22-time Grand Slam champion, recognizing his relentless dedication and competitive spirit.
Southern India faces water shortage with 42 key reservoirs at 17% capacity. Kerala has better storage. Data by Central Water Commission highlights the situation and the impact of monsoon and post-monsoon phase on water levels. According to the data, as of April 25, the water reservoirs had 8.8 billion cubic meters (BCM) against a total storage capacity of 53.3 BCM.
LSG will eye revenge after having lost their inaugural encounter against Royals in Jaipur by 20 runs. In the last few matches, LSG have had to face injuries in their fast-bowling unit, with young sensation Mayank Yadav and left-arm pacer Mohsin Khan going missing. RR will benefit from the presence of Avesh Khan, as he has been a part of LSG in the past. He knows the pitch and conditions well.
Amidst intense training in the sweltering heat, IPL players like Axar Patel and Rishabh Pant aim to secure T20 World Cup spots. This is a time when each IPL performance counts, with the selection for the upcoming T20 World Cup due soon. At a time when Indian cricket seems to be grappling with workload-management issues, one could see Hardik Pandya going full throttle with the ball in high heat and Axar Patel turning up for a lengthy nets session barely 40 hours after playing a tough match against Gujarat Titans.
Punjab Kings' Shashank Singh's explosive 68 runs off 28 balls led to a historic T20 victory against Kolkata Knight Riders. The match witnessed the highest successful chase globally, with notable performances from Jonny Bairstow and Prabhsimran Singh. The match also saw the most number of sixes hit in the format.
Hamas said it had received on Saturday Israel's official response to its latest ceasefire proposal and will study it before submitting its reply, the group's deputy Gaza chief said in a statement. "Hamas has received today the official response of the Zionist occupation to the proposal presented to the Egyptian and the Qatari mediators on April 13," Khalil Al-Hayya, who is currently based in Qatar, said in a statement published by the group.
Britain's Royal Navy shot down a missile fired at a merchant vessel in the Gulf of Aden by Iranian-backed Huthis, the defence ministry said on Thursday. "The UK continues to be at the forefront of the international response to the Iranian-backed Huthis' dangerous attacks on commercial vessels, which have claimed the lives of international mariners," Defence Secretary Grant Shapps said.
As part of its overall policy to bolster bilateral defense-strategic cooperation, Germany has speeded up clearances and simplified the licensing regime for military sales to India, which include lifting restrictions on the sale of small arms and their spare parts. German govt, for instance, recently approved a request by the NSG to buy spare parts and accessories for its MP5 submachine guns, sources said Friday.
The Madras HC has asked RBI to carry out a valuation of shares and assets of DBS Bank India and Lakshmi Vilas Bank as on the date before their amalgamation in Nov 2020. RBI has been asked to take a fresh decision on reduction of the value of shares and writing off the tier-2 bonds, based on the fresh valuation, within four months.
In a significant merger in the healthcare sector, wholesale pharma distribution company Keimed has merged with Apollo Health Co Limited (AHL), a subsidiary of Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited (AHEL). This takes the combined enterprise value of the two entities to Rs 22,481 crore. While Keimed is owned by the Apollo promoter's family, omni-channel healthcare platform AHL will leverage on the former's vast network.
Maruti Suzuki on Friday reported its highest quarterly net profit as growing share of SUVs fueled its sales while ease in commodity prices helped margins. Consolidated net profit in Jan-March (Q4 of FY24) soared 48% to Rs 3,878 crore when compared with Rs 2,624 crore in the same period a year ago, the company said.
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has ordered the initiation of insolvency resolution proceedings against Essel Homes and Primcomm Media Distribution Ventures after Gnex Realtech defaulted on repayment of loans of nearly Rs 261 crore to Indiabulls Housing Finance. Essel Homes and Primcomm were the co-borrowers, and NCLT has appointed Ravi Prakash Ganti as the interim resolution professional (IRP).
India is headed to bag investments for the country’s first display fab semiconductor unit – used for making televisions and other digital screens – with Japanese Sharp approaching the Central govt for setting up a 1,000-acres facility that will be used to cater not just to the domestic demand but also exports.
Congress on Friday said PM Modi and BJP chief JP Nadda were resorting to polarisation as they were fearful of losing Lok Sabha elections. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said Nadda presented former PM Manmohan Singh’s comments in a wrong context. The party’s reaction came after Nadda claimed that Congress intended to snatch the rights of SCs, STs and OBCs to benefit Muslims.
The lessors of 54 aircraft to grounded-since-last May GoAir finally got relief on several counts from the Delhi high court on Friday which directed the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to de-register these planes within a maximum of five working days. The revival of GoAir under IBC is now an even tougher task as the lessors are learnt to be wooed by both Tata’s Air India and cash-rich IndiGo to get around 15 of the Airbus A320 family planes which could fairly quickly be made airworthy.
Delhi HC will take up next week a plea for a direction to Election Commission to disqualify PM Narendra Modi from contesting elections for six years, alleging he had violated the poll code by seeking votes in the name of gods and religion. Justice Sachin Datta could not hear the plea Friday since he was presiding over the UAPA tribunal and adjourned the matter, which is now likely to be taken up on April 29.
Disconcerted by the rising number of cases registered under Pocso Act as a fallout of romantic relationships with or between minors, Orissa HC Friday noted with concern that many of these were "false and vindictive litigations", reports Lalmohan Patnaik. "...It was never the legislation's (Pocso Act) intention to prosecute romantic relationships between young adults," Justice Sibo Sankar Mishra said, quashing criminal prosecution in five cases.
Congress suspended Friday its disqualified Surat LS candidate Nilesh Kumbhani for six years, accusing him of “negligence or collusion with BJP” even as he stayed “incommunicado” and released a video pledging allegiance to the party. Kumbhani’s nomination was rejected on April 22 after his three proposers claimed their signatures were not theirs.
Jonny Bairstow's unbeaten 108 off 45 balls powered Punjab Kings to the highest successful run chase in Indian Premier League history on Friday. Punjab Kings successfully chased down Kolkata Knight Riders' 261/6 with eight balls remaining. Opener Bairstow finished the innings with 108 not out off 48 balls, while Shashank Singh scored 68 not out off 28 balls. Prabhsimran Singh, the other opener, contributed 54 off 20 balls to Punjab Kings' victory.
The G7 countries, responsible for a significant portion of historical emissions and current greenhouse gas output, are falling short of their emission reduction targets for 2030. A recent analysis by Climate Analytics indicates that they are on track to achieve only half of the necessary reduction to meet the Paris Agreement's 1.5-degree Celsius warming limit.
India’s largest airline by domestic market share (at over 60%), IndiGo flew over 10 crore passengers last year and it currently operates 350 aircraft. It has over 1,000 single aisle A320 family planes still on order to be delivered till mid 2030s. With an order for up to 100 A350s, it will have its own wide bodies operating to far flung corners of the planet from India starting 2027.
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Friday urged the BCCI to find a way to strike a balance between bat and ball, highlighting the plight of the bowlers in the ongoing Indian Premier League on flat decks and extra batter in the form of an Impact Player. The pitches so far in the latest edition of IPL have been a batters' paradise. With power-hitters on every side, teams have crossed the 200-run mark with ease.
Addressing the issues of Visa backlogs, and recalling President Joe Biden's order to reduce the visa time for Indians, the Ambassador of the United States to India, Eric Garcetti has said that the challenge is heard "loud and clear" and added that he is proud of the work done in just one year to reduce the visa wait time by three quarters. He highlighted how at the same time, the US has "increased the number of visas with the same number of people by 60 per cent in a single year, so we are hearing that challenge loud and clear."
United States is a safe country and it "cares deeply" for the well-being of Indian students, its Ambassador Eric Garcetti said here on Friday and assured their parents that "their children are our children" when they are in the US. While the US remains a preferred destination for higher studies among Indian students, the string of such cases has raised concern among the Indo-American community as well as the Indian population.
Pitta season, as defined by Ayurveda, begins in the summer. This indicates that the fire and water elements are at their highest point, which causes the body to feel overheated. However, be at ease! There is an ancient yoga technique that can help you stay naturally cool - Sheetali Pranayama.
Recent study in Scientific Reports suggests green or roasted green tea can enhance brain function and well-being. Aromatic compounds in green tea and unique smoky flavor of roasted green tea play a significant role in improving cognitive performance. Here is all you need to know about the research and find out if roasted green tea could be your new secret weapon for improved brain functioning.
Mitsuko Tottori made headlines as the first female president of Japan Airlines (JAL), a significant feat given her background as a former flight attendant. Her appointment stirred a mix of surprise and skepticism, but Tottori aims to lead based on her individual merits. With JAL's recent successful evacuation incident and Tottori's firsthand experience with aviation safety, her leadership is drawing attention.
Have you ever thought about how much water you should drink each day? You've probably heard the rule of thumb: eight glasses of water each day. But is that truly the appropriate amount for everyone? The truth is that water consumption varies from person to person and is influenced by a number of factors, including your health, activity level, and even the weather.
Although grey hair has always been linked to ageing, what happens if it appears earlier than expected? Some might be concerned about whether it's an indication of anything more serious. This is all the information you need to understand the mysteries around premature gray hair and what it can mean for your health.
Google's parent company Alphabet announced its inaugural dividend and a $70 billion stock repurchase, resulting in the stock price soaring by almost 16% after the market closed. The dividend amount per share will be 20 cents. Alphabet is returning capital while spending billions of dollars on data centres to compete with rivals on generative artificial intelligence (AI).
Yuvraj Singh has lauded Dinesh Karthik's IPL form but advises against T20 World Cup selection if he's not assured a spot in India's XI. With options like Pant and Samson in form and younger, Yuvraj has stressed the importance of fielding players who can make an impact. Karthik's inclusion debate intensifies as his IPL performance gains attention ahead of the global event.
Yuvraj Singh, famed for his six sixes in 2007, is named ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 Ambassador, just 36 days before the tournament. He joins Chris Gayle and Usain Bolt as ambassadors. Yuvraj will promote the event in the USA, including the India-Pakistan match in New York. ICC's Claire Furlong praises Yuvraj's association, highlighting his iconic T20 moments.
In a video shared by Mumbai Indians, their batters' practice session resulted in Rs 40 thousand damage. Big hitters like Tim David and Suryakumar Yadav caused harm to pitch-side cameras, prompting the caption, "This reel cost us 40k". Despite recent wins, MI face Delhi Capitals in an IPL clash. Jasprit Bumrah shines, but concerns linger over Gerald Coetzee's inconsistency.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded Supreme Court's ruling on cross-verification of votes and said that the judgment dealt a significant blow to the opposition INDIA bloc. Speaking at an election rally in Bihar, he accused the opposition of instilling doubt regarding the credibility of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) among the public.
S&P Global Ratings stated on Friday that the RBI's recent regulatory measures against Kotak Mahindra Bank may impede the bank's credit expansion and profitability. The RBI's decision on Wednesday to prohibit Kotak Mahindra Bank from issuing new credit cards and onboarding customers online could impact the bank's growth in this lucrative segment.
Amid an underwhelming IPL season, Mumbai Indians' Jasprit Bumrah stepped up during net practice, showcasing his batting prowess ahead of their clash with Delhi Capitals. MI's inconsistent batting has marred their campaign, prompting Bumrah's efforts to contribute. With 13 wickets, he holds the 'Purple Cap', as MI aim to turn the tide against DC at Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Herschelle Gibbs sparked a debate on the complexities of batting in challenging conditions following Sunrisers Hyderabad's loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Gibbs criticized Travis Head's comments about aiming to score 300 runs in an innings, stating that chasing 207 on a slower wicket would have been equally skillful. This post highlights the complexities of batting on slower pitches.
Former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has made significant changes to his India squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, excluding Virat Kohli and selecting Lucknow Super Giants all-rounder Krunal Pandya. The squad includes Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal as openers, Sanju Samson and Suryakumar Yadav in the top four, and three wicket-keepers.
The PIL also seeks to disallow candidates who get less than NOTA to contest the bye-elections to the same constituency. A bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud, and Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra entertained the PIL by motivational speaker and author Shiv Khera, who seeks to take further the SC judgment of 2013 that introduced NOTA as an option in the EVMs.
Rajasthan Royals (RR) aim to extend their winning streak facing a resurgent Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the IPL. RR, with 7 wins from 8 matches, boast a strong batting lineup led by Riyan Parag and Sanju Samson. LSG, seeking revenge, rely on KL Rahul and Marcus Stoinis' form. Mayank Yadav's return could bolster LSG's bowling.
Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag has revealed his top picks for India's T20 World Cup 2024 playing XI, focusing on balancing experience and form. The strongest XI includes young talent Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma in the opening slots, followed by Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav in the third and fourth slots.
Former Indian captain Virat Kohli continues to impress fans with his exceptional performance in the IPL, leading in runs scored for RCB. Despite team struggles, Kohli's skills shine on the field, uniting fans nationwide. In the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Thursday, Kohli top scored for RCB with a 43-ball 51, hitting a six and 4 fours and his team went on to win the match by 35 runs.
Virat Kohli's approach in the IPL match against Sunrisers Hyderabad contrasted with Rajat Patidar's explosive innings. Kohli, who scored 51 off 43 balls, primarily rotated the strike to his partner, a strategy that drew criticism from Sunil Gavaskar. Kohli's strike rate analysis in IPL 2024 has sparked a discussion on Jio Cinema, involving former cricketers Ajay Jadeja and RP Singh.
In a post on X, Mayawati said, "In the second phase of Lok Sabha elections in the country today, especially the poor, unemployed, farmers, women and other deprived people must think that you have brought the good days of BJP but what happened to their much-publicized and tempting promise of bringing 'good days' for you? Rather, why is their life so troubled?"
Kolkata Knight Riders captain Shreyas Iyer, ahead of their IPL 2024 match against Punjab Kings, emphasized his affinity for pressure, stating, "I personally love and thrive on the pressure to deliver." With the match set at Eden Gardens, KKR aim to maintain their winning momentum, while struggling Punjab Kings seek a turnaround.