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Rahul Dravid doesn't want microscopic attention on 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi following his path-breaking hundred in the IPL but having said that, the Rajasthan Royals head coach knows it is something that he can't control. Having received a barrage of questions on Suryavanshi in the Star Sports Press Room on Wednesday, Dravid realised that the cricketing world will not be leaving the talented teenager alone from now onwards. The Bihar teen will have to find a way to handle this overnight stardom, he said. In the interaction, the former India head coach also touched upon Suryavanshi's special skills that make him a formidable T20 batter at such a young age before adding that he remains very much a work in progress. "I think it won't be possible to completely sort of avoid him from the experience that is around him. I can't control what people are talking about him. I have come to this interaction and all I have heard is questions about Vaibhav," s...

A young woman has survived after jumping out of a fifth-floor Ahmedabad building to escape fire. Around 20-25 people have been rescued. Fire engines are on the spot.  Screaming all the way down, the unnamed woman jumped off her apartment balcony in Aatrey Orchid in Indira Bridge area as a fire ripped through the building, showed a video. She was safely caught by people waiting on the ground.   Orange flames leaping out of the building and huge, black plumes of smoke could be seen rising into the sky.  The fire broke out in the air conditioning system of a flat, as per initial reports. It soon spread to the apartment's 'C' and 'D' wings.   In another video, a man can be seen lowering a girl on to another balcony where a man is on the edge and catches the little girl and saves her.  A woman, in yet another video, can be seen using a rope to escape the burning building. The injured have been admitted to a local hospital.  (With inputs from Mahendra...

Tesla is urging Canadian customers to purchase vehicles at pre-tariff prices as the company anticipates price hikes due to ongoing trade tensions between the US and Canada. from Times of India https://ift.tt/4D3nbiN

Canadian Election 2025 LIVE: Canadians are set to vote today (Monday) to decide whether to extend the Prime Minister Mark Carney-led Liberal Party's decade in power or hand over the country's control to Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives. The initial results of the poll race will start coming after 7:30 pm EST (5:00 am IST), after voting ends in the four Atlantic provinces. The clear picture will emerge after 9:30 pm EST (7:00 am IST), when voting ends in most of the country, including in seat-rich Ontario and Quebec.  This time, Canadians are not just electing their next Prime Minister, but the polls are also seen as a referendum of sorts on someone who isn't even Canadian-- US President Donald Trump. The Liberal Party looked set to lose easily to the Conservatives until Trump won a second term and began threatening Canada's economy and sovereignty, even suggesting the country should become the 51st state. The American President's truculence not only infuriate...

Lucknow Super Giants skipper Rishabh Pant was on Sunday fined Rs 24 lakh for maintaining a slow over-rate during his team's 54-run loss to Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League. "As this was his team's second offence of the season under Article 2.22 of the IPL's Code of Conduct, which pertains to minimum over-rate offences, Pant was fined INR 24 lakhs," the IPL said in a release. "The rest of the members of the Playing XI, including the Impact Player, will be fined either INR six lakhs or 25 per cent of their respective match fees, whichever is lesser." Mumbai Indians scored 215 for 7 and then bowled out LSG for 161 to record their fifth consecutive victory in the IPL. Meanwhile, Lucknow Super Giants mentor and former India fast bowler Zaheer Khan on Sunday exuded confidence that express pacer Mayank Yadav's bowling speed will improve as he plays more matches in the IPL. The right-arm tearaway pacer Mayank made his comeback after a long injur...

The Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings match in the Indian Premier League 2025 got called off. Rain played spoilsport at Eden Gardens. Punjab Kings scored 201 for 4, with Arya and Prabhsimran hitting half-centuries. KKR's chase was cut short. Both teams shared a point. Punjab Kings are now fourth in the standings. Kolkata Knight Riders are seventh. from Times of India https://ift.tt/OAFUQLo

A commentator yells excitedly as hundreds of spectators stand glued to a video of a racecourse -- but the athletes they are rooting for are actually tiny sperm cells. The unusual sport was invented by 17-year-old high schooler Eric Zhu, who raised over a million dollars to organise the event to call attention to male infertility. Zhu said he was inspired by social media posts that claim average sperm counts had halved over the past 50 years. Fearing that "there could be this dystopian future where no one will be able to make babies," Zhu said he wanted to use the competition to highlight the importance of reproductive health. Scientists have not reached a consensus on whether humanity has experienced a dramatic drop in sperm count, with studies showing conflicting results. At the Los Angeles event on Friday night, a man in a lab coat used pipettes to place samples of semen -- collected from contestants ahead of time -- onto tiny two-millimetre long "tracks." T...

Usha Vance, an Indian-American, is gaining prominence alongside her husband, US Vice President JD Vance. While Usha navigates political life, her sister, Shreya Chilukuri, excels in engineering. A Duke University graduate, Shreya contributed to missile development at Raytheon and now works at ASML, a leading semiconductor company. from Times of India https://ift.tt/U2AkoKr

Vaibhav Suryavanshi has made history in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, becoming the youngest player to play in the tournament. The 14-year-old made a sensational mark in his very first innings, smashing a six off his first ball. But while he made a 20-ball 34 in his first knock, he could manage just 16 off 12 in his second match, against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Legendary former India opener Virender Sehwag has advised Suryavanshi to keep his feet on the ground and not get carried away by fame, as well as take inspiration from Virat Kohli . Sehwag warned Suryavanshi to remain grounded and accept criticism regarding his game, regardless of fame. "If you step out knowing that you will get praised for doing well and criticised for not doing well, you will remain grounded. I have seen many players who come, get fame from one or two matches, then they do not do anything, because they think that they have become a star player," Sehwag stated, speaking on ...

EV cab service BluSmart co-founder Puneet Jaggi has been detained from a hotel in Delhi by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a case linked to Gensol Group, another company that he co-founded. The ED also searched properties of Gensol in Delhi, Gurugram, and Ahmedabad, sources said. The action came in a case under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), they said. Mr Jaggi had been staying in the Delhi hotel for the last one week, sources said. Power Finance Corporation filed a complaint with the Delhi Police and the Economic Offences Wing some days ago, sources said, adding Mr Jaggi's brother Anmol Jaggi is in Dubai and has not yet returned to India. This ED investigation began on the basis of a report by the capital markets regulator SEBI, which alleged fund diversion, transfer of money to shell firms, share price manipulation, and running personal expenses from loan funds. Sources said the ED may start a fresh investigation for alleged money laundering. The ED has tra...

Landslides triggered by incessant rainfall have severely disrupted travel in North Sikkim, specifically along the Lachen–Chungthang and Lachung–Chungthang roads. Authorities have deemed nighttime travel unsafe and suspended the issuance of permits for North Sikkim. All previously issued permits have been cancelled. Relief and repair efforts are underway, but hampered by the continuous downpour. from Times of India https://ift.tt/GpPfhFo

Ishan Kishan had a massive brain-fade moment during SunRisers Hyderabad's IPL 2025 match against Mumbai Indians in Hyderabad on Wednesday. The incident was so bizarre that the commentators said that they had not seen anything like this. It happened on the first ball of the third over. Deepak Chahar's delivery angled down the leg side and was caught by wicketkeeper MI Ryan Rickleton. Everything seemed normal, but just then Ishan Kishan started walking off. He, however, stopped mid-way. Just then the MI players enquired for a catch. The umpire who had his hand partially raised, gave Kishan out. And then, the UltraEdge replay showed there was no edge!  Fairplay or facepalm? Ishan Kishan walks... but UltraEdge says 'not out!' What just happened?! Watch the LIVE action https://t.co/sDBWQG63Cl #IPLonJioStar #SRHvMI | LIVE NOW on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi & JioHotstar! pic.twitter.com/bQa3cVY1vG — Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) April 23, 2025 Mumbai I...

KL Rahul marked his return to Ekana Cricket Stadium with an unbeaten half-century, guiding Delhi Capitals to a dominant 8-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants. His composed innings, along with Abishek Porel's fifty, ensured a comfortable chase of 160. Mukesh Kumar's four-wicket haul earlier restricted Lucknow to a manageable total, setting the stage for Delhi's triumph. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Rb1Pn0H

A LinkedIn post by the CEO of a Hyderabad-based company has stirred debate on India's productivity levels and the impact of frequent holidays on work momentum. Ravikumar Tummalacharla, founder and CEO of Cleanrooms Containments, claimed that the number of public and optional holidays in India is slowing down business operations and affecting efficiency. In his post, Mr Tummalacharla said, "Too many holidays, no work moving! The overload of public and optional holidays, combined with weekends, often brings work to a standstill. In just April 2025, we've had 10+ holidays, and most offices are seeing no file movement for weeks." The post, accompanied by a list of April holidays, called for a reassessment of India's holiday calendar, urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Labour Ministry to intervene. "China is 60 years ahead because they prioritise economic momentum. In India, we often migrate abroad in search of smoother systems and faster processes. It...

A woman was found dead in a field on Sunday morning with her throat slit and both her ankles severed from the body in Rajasthan's Sawai Madhopur district. The chopped-up body parts were found in a nearby pond. The reason for the murder was allegedly two thick silver anklets, or kada, on the woman's feet. The 50-year-old woman was wearing two-kg silver anklets on her feet, which the accused looted and fled, police said. On Sunday morning, Urmila Meena left her morning to go to the field to cut wood. When she did not return till 11 am, the family started looking for her. They informed the Bamanwas police station upon finding her body in the farmland. The murder sparked protests in the village, with the villagers blocking a road by placing the woman's body on it. The angry villagers sought the arrest of the people behind the murder within 24 hours. The police tried to convince the villagers and the family members to unblock the road, but the villagers remained adamant abou...

Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings LIVE Updates: Rohit Sharma is playing a fiery knock as one-down Mumbai Indians cruise in the chase of 177 runs against Chennai Super Kings at Wankhde Stadium. Earlier, Shivam Dube and Ravindra Jadeja cracked half-centuries and shared a 79-run partnership for the fourth wicket as five-time champions Chennai Super Kings made 176 for 5. Dube struck 50 off 32 balls, while Jadeja made an unbeaten 53 off 35 deliveries to offset a none-too-impressive start by MS Dhoni's struggling side. Ayush Mhatre, who came in place of Rahul Tripathi for the match, struck a valuable 32 runs (15 balls) coming in at one-down. CSK, who are placed last in the 10-team table, made one change, bringing in 17-year-old Mhatre in place of top-order batter Tripathi. ( Live Scorecard ) Here are the Live Score and Updates from the Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2025 match - from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/gHKf0Ta

A man was allegedly tricked into marrying the mother of his 21-year-old bride here, police said Saturday. The complainant, Mohammad Azeem (22), a resident of Brahmapuri in Meerut, said that his wedding was arranged with Mantasha from Shamli district by his brother Nadeem and his wife, Shaida. The wedding took place on March 31 and during the ceremony, the Maulvi referred to the bride as Tahira. Upon lifting the veil, he discovered that Mantasha's 45-year-old widowed mother, disguised as bride, had gotten married to him, instead of Mantasha, police said. He claimed that Rs 5 lakh had been exchanged during the ceremony. Azeem told the police that when he protested against the fraud, his brother and sister-in-law threatened to falsely implicate him in a rape case. He then filed a complaint on Thursday, police said. CO Brahmapuri Saumya Asthana said, "A settlement has been reached between the involved parties. Azeem has withdrawn his complaint and indicated that he does not ...

Bhabesh Chandra Roy, a Hindu community leader, was kidnapped from his home in Dinajpur, Bangladesh, and later found dead. Family reports indicate he was abducted by four men on motorcycles and brutally assaulted. India has responded by urging Bangladesh to focus on protecting its minorities, dismissing comments about violence in West Bengal. from Times of India https://ift.tt/h2rDb4g

The Indian Army on Friday ordered an inquiry after a university professor accused the troops of assaulting him during the checking of vehicles at a village in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district, officials said. Police have also registered an FIR against unidentified army personnel, they said. Former chief minister and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti condemned the incident and said “such individuals tarnish the reputation of a respected institution through their unacceptable and high-handed behaviour”. The professor, Liaqat Ali, suffered head injuries in the alleged assault near the border village of Laam late on Thursday night. A video purportedly showing the bleeding professor has surfaced online. “An incident has come to light wherein certain individuals were allegedly manhandled by army personnel in Rajouri district. The army had inputs on the likely movement of terrorists in a vehicle in this sensitive area. Accordingly, search operations were being conducted. “Preliminary ...

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon urges the U.S. and China to maintain open communication amidst trade tensions, emphasizing respectful dialogue to manage disagreements. He acknowledged China's economic growth but noted concerns over its trade practices and regional influence. Dimon advised against fully cutting economic ties and suggested the U.S. collaborate with allies to negotiate better trade terms. from Times of India https://ift.tt/XS34kZp

Kathua SSP Shobhit Saxena revealed that recent encounters in Kathua thwarted a major terror plot. The infiltration route used by Pakistani terrorists has been exposed and blocked. A large cache of arms, ammunition, and drugs was recovered, indicating plans for deadly attacks and a prolonged stay, while security forces are actively pursuing remaining fugitives. from Times of India https://ift.tt/xEtdFA5

In a rare sighting, researchers captured the first-ever footage of a juvenile colossal squid in its natural habitat in the South Atlantic. This elusive creature, discovered in 1925, can grow to an enormous size. Marine expert Thom Linley spotted the ghostly figure, initially mistaken for a glass squid. Dr. from Times of India https://ift.tt/wMsLH8y

Italy's PM Giorgia Meloni will fly to Washington to speak with US President Donald Trump regarding tariffs on Europe. The tariffs will potentially be a lethal blow to Italian exporters.  However, her counterparts from Europe feel she may be the only European leader Trump might be willing to listen to, since Trump had said that she is "a fantastic leader and person", when he invited her to this inauguration ceremony in January. Other European leaders have tried to change the US President's mind through various means - flattery, threats or promises to buy more American gas, but the talks reached nowhere. Currently the European Union has three months to convince Trump not to slap 20 per cent duties on all its exports to the United States, apart from the baseline 10 per cent tariff with another 25 per cent on steel, aluminium and autos. As Meloni speaks to Trump on Thursday, it is Europe's opportunity to show that they can still do business with the US. Moreover sh...

WWE NXT's April 15th edition promises high-stakes action, setting the stage for NXT Stand & Deliver 2025. Ethan Page, Eddy Thorpe, Wes Lee, and Lexis King will clash for a shot at Ricky Saints' North American Championship. A Tag Team Gauntlet match will determine Fraxiom's next challengers, featuring Briggs & Inamura and others. from Times of India https://ift.tt/vd8lgYC

Pakistan got caught in its own web of deceit when its was double-crossing the Taliban and the other side, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said today, as he spoke about how Pakistan lost its way in Afghanistan, only to be trapped in its own creation of terror. Speaking at the Charotar University of Science and Technology in Gujarat, the foreign minister said, "Pakistan was playing a double game. It was with both the Taliban and also with the other side. But, when the Americans left, the double game could not be sustained." Noting that it was Pakistan that set up the entire terrorism "industry" in the region, Dr Jaishankar said, "Whatever benefits they were getting out of the double game, that also went down (after the US left Afghanistan). Moreover, the very terrorism industry they (Pakistan) had promoted came back to bite them." He pinpointed the 2008 Mumbai terror attack as the "turning point" from where relations between India and Pak...

CPM MLA M Y Tarigami criticized the BJP and central government for allegedly hindering the Omar Abdullah government's functioning and demanded the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. He highlighted the executive orders, domicile laws, and media restrictions imposed after the abrogation of Article 370. Tarigami also condemned the Waqf (Amendment) Act, fearing increased communal polarization. from Times of India https://ift.tt/u874AwV

Dhoni Review System made a comeback in IPL 2025 after MS Dhoni took a reluctant DRS after fast bowler Anshul Kamboj 's request to dismiss Nicholas Pooran during the IPL 2025 encounter between Chennai Super Kings and Lucknow Super Giants on Monday. On the final ball of the 4th over, Pooran was beaten by a delivery from Kamboj that crashed into his pads. While the on-field umpire was not convinced, Kamboj was confident and after a bit of discussion, Dhoni went for the review with a smile. The replays showed that the ball was hitting the stumps as Pooran's innings came to an end for 8. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) won the toss and elected to bowl first against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the 30th match of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, here at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium. CSK have made two changes, Ravichandran Ashwin and Devon Conway miss out as Sheik Rashid and Jamie Overton replace them. For LSG, Mitchell Marsh returns to the playi...

Ayush Mhatre, a 17-year-old opener, is poised to join the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for the remainder of the IPL season, stepping in as a potential replacement for the injured Ruturaj Gaikwad. Gaikwad's elbow injury, sustained during a match against Rajasthan Royals, has sidelined him, leading CSK to consider Mhatre, who impressed talent scouts during mid-season trials. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ZjwXi4F

Karun Nair smashed his first IPL half-century in seven years, taking Jasprit Bumrah to the cleaners in the process, as Delhi Capitals (DC) aimed to chase 206 against Mumbai Indians (MI). Brought in as an impact player and playing his first game of the season, Karun slammed his fifty in just 22 balls. He hit two boundaries off Bumrah in the latter's first over, before thrashing him for two sixes and 18 runs in his second. Nair's innings propelled DC to 72 in the powerplay alone. Nair had been in excellent form for Vidarbha in domestic cricket, and seems to have translated his form into the biggest T20 league in the world. His incredible knock sent social media into a frenzy. What a story Karun Nair is making a statement. Continuing his form from domestic #DCvMI https://t.co/w6OLxj8ufh pic.twitter.com/Ioz8LxFWT8 - Aditya (@NameisAditya_) April 13, 2025 Karun Nair is showing all of us why playing domestic cricket & current form is so so important - Irfan Pathan ...

A recent 30-year study involving over 100,000 participants has found that diets rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, legumes, unsaturated fats, and low-fat dairy, while minimising sodium, sugary drinks, trans fats, red meat, and processed meats, are linked to healthier ageing. The study conducted by researchers at Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, University of Copenhagen, and University of Montreal was published in Nature Medicine. "Studies have previously investigated dietary patterns in the context of specific diseases or how long people live. Ours takes a multifaceted view, asking, How does diet impact people's ability to live independently and enjoy a good quality of life as they age?" said co-corresponding author Frank Hu , Fredrick J. Stare Professor of Nutrition and Epidemiology and chair of the Department of Nutrition at Harvard Chan School. The researchers used data from the Nurses' Health Study and the Health Professionals Follow-Up Stud...

Chennai Super Kings faced a crushing defeat against Kolkata Knight Riders, losing by eight wickets at Chepauk on Friday. This marks their first-ever streak of three consecutive losses at their home ground. CSK's batting faltered, managing a mere 103 for nine, their lowest total at Chepauk. KKR chased down the target swiftly in a little more than 10 overs from Times of India https://ift.tt/ysftFzR

MS Dhoni 's controversial dismissal left social media divided during Chennai Super Kings' IPL 2025 encounter against Kolkata Knight Riders in Chennai on Friday. Dhoni came out to bat at No. 8 behind the likes of R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja but he was dismissed for just 1. During the 16th over of the CSK innings, Dhoni was beaten by a delivery from Sunil Narine that crashed into his pads. The on-field umpire raised his finger but the veteran CSK star instantly went for a review. There were very small spikes in the UltraEdge when the ball went past the bat but the third umpire decided to stay with the existing decision. The decision led to a lot of chatter on social media with many criticising the third umpire for his call. The ball clearly touched the bat .. it's Not Out... #Dhoni #KKRvsCSK #KKRvCSK pic.twitter.com/Ac5v0IqOCt — Songs Lover (@Songs_Lover_) April 11, 2025 A completely disoriented Chennai Super Kings could manage only a paltry 103 for nine, their low...

A 23-year-old law student died by suicide in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi over a failed affair, the police said. In her room, the police found a mirror on which the words "I quit" were written with lipstick. She had an affair with a dental doctor, who promised to marry her, but later got engaged with someone else. Reports said the law student, Danish Ara, was allegedly taken by the dental doctor identified as Asad and his family to their house, where she was tortured. She died by suicide after returning home and following the alleged torture. Danish Ara was pursuing LLB. Her family said she met Asad 4-5 months ago during treatment, and both eventually became close to each other. The family said he promised to marry her, but chose another woman. "As soon as information was received, the police reached the spot and took the body for autopsy. We are investigating the case," Jhansi circle police officer Laxmikant Gautam said. from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/...

Microsoft is reportedly considering another round of job cuts in May, driven by a push for greater efficiency and a leaner organizational structure. Sources indicate the cuts will likely target middle management roles and aim to increase the proportion of engineers to non-technical staff, mirroring similar restructuring efforts recently undertaken by tech giants Amazon and Google. from Times of India https://ift.tt/I0dUuJN

Wall Street stocks rocketed higher suddenly on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump announced a 90-day tariff pause on all countries except China. Shortly after Trump announced his latest pivot on his Truth Social platform, the S&P 500 surged 6.0 percent higher to 5,281.44, snapping a brutal run of losses since Trump's "Liberation Day" tariff announcement a week ago. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.) from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/ZWpox1O

Donald Trump has followed through on his threat of "additional 50 per cent tariffs" on China starting Wednesday. The White House announced that this will make America's new tariff on China an unprecedented 104 per cent. President Trump had given China 24 hours to roll back or "withdraw" the retaliatory 34 per cent tariff it imposed on US goods, failing which Chinese goods would be punished with 104 per cent tariffs. Beijing dared Washington to do so earlier today. Within hours Donald Trump announced it. The US used to tariff China at 10 per cent till last month, which President Trump said, "robbed" the US economy of billions and billions of dollars. Then the US President announced his "reciprocal tariff" move - wherein the US would charge other countries roughly half the tariff that nation charged the US. For China this was an additional 34 per cent, taking Beijing's tally to 44 per cent. Minutes after President Trump's announcemen...

Narendra Vikramaditya Yadav, alias Dr N John Kamm, a man who posed as a UK-returned cardiologist and treated dozens of patients at Damoh's Mission Hospital without a valid medical license, will be in police custody for five days. His arrest came in the wake of a harrowing revelation: He allegedly conducted 15 surgeries in 45 days. Seven of the patients died. As he was escorted to a local court today under heavy security, enraged locals attempted to assault him. NDTV's exclusive investigation has exposed the layers of deception in this chilling case. From forged medical degrees to stolen medical equipment, the story of Narendra Yadav is a disturbing tale of fraud and systemic oversight. Hospital Alleges Theft Yadav had adopted the name Dr N John Kam to operate within Mission Hospital, Damoh. And he stands accused not only of forgery, fraud and endangering lives, the hospital has also accused him of theft. CCTV footage from February 2 obtained by NDTV shows him arriving at...

In a recent podcast, Sabeer Bhatia, co-founder of Hotmail, raised concerns about India's engineering education system and work culture, pointing to a lack of hands-on experience, critical thinking, and real innovation. “99% of Indian engineering graduates move into management roles and start giving ‘gyaan' to everyone. But where's the work ethic? Where are the people building real products with their own hands?” Mr Bhatia asked. He criticised the glorification of business figures who focus on outsourcing over genuine software development. “We celebrate people who promote body shopping, not original software. Somehow, they become India's software gurus—despite not writing any code themselves.” Mr Bhatia emphasized that for India to become a truly innovative nation, it must rethink how it values technical skills. “Till we change our work ethic and we actually start doing work with our own hands and start respecting people who write software, who write code, who do thin...

Gujaratis have emerged as a major bloc, even as Punjabis remain a force to be reckoned with in Canada's political sphere, as immigrants of Indian origin steadily gain ground in the North American country which will hold federal elections later this month. The Indian diaspora in Canada is vibrant and diverse - from Punjabis and Gujaratis, to Bengalis and Malayalis. While most migrants within the Indian-Canadian community are either students or highly-skilled employees, Gujaratis and Punjabis usually have a business background. Over the last two decades, Punjabis were the only ones who ventured into the political arena, but come 2025, Gujaratis are making a debut. Brampton in Ontario and Calgary in Alberta, both with a sizeable Indian-Canadian population, have emerged as battleground cities as four Gujarati-origin candidates are contesting for parliamentary seats. POLITICAL DEBUT Most of the Gujarati-origin candidates are first-generation immigrants. While Punjabis have a clear a...

Amidst tightening US immigration policies under President Trump, foreign tech workers are increasingly anxious. Tech giants are advising visa holders against international travel due to re-entry concerns. Law firms anticipate higher rejection rates for H-1B visas and Green Cards. Elon Musk's call for more skilled immigrants highlights a divide between tech leaders and those favoring reduced immigration. from Times of India https://ift.tt/FSlAw8r

Thirty students in Visakhapatnam could not reach their exam centre and failed to take the engineering entrance exam, apparently after being delayed by the convoy of Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan. The upset parents are now voicing their concern about the long-term impact on their children's academic futures. Actor-turned-politician Pawan Kalyan holds the crucial science and technology portfolio. Students from the Pendurthi AI Digital JE Advanced programme -- who were taking the  Joint Entrance Examination (Main) which determines admissions to National Institutes of Technology (NITs) -- said with the traffic blocked, they had reached their exam center late. All 30 were turned away from the exam hall gates and not allowed to sit for the exam, they said.  B Kalavathi, the mother of a student, claimed that her son was delayed due to traffic restrictions enforced for Pawan Kalyan's convoy. "We were stuck in traffic. It was halted because Kalyan was o...

Previously, Netflix users in the UK could stream content without worrying about a TV licence. However, new rules now put some viewers at risk of hefty fines-especially when tuning into certain live shows. While bingeing true crime documentaries or animated favourites still falls under a standard subscription, Netflix's newest addition- Everybody's Live with John Mulaney- is a live broadcast, which means you'll need a valid TV licence to watch it legally, the Metro reported.  Set to premiere on Thursday, the show marks Netflix's first-ever live late-night talk show and joins the platform's growing lineup of live content. Recent live events include the much-hyped Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson boxing match and WWE programming, part of Netflix's new sports and entertainment strategy following recent rights acquisitions. However, unlike on-demand shows such as Love Is Blind or Harlan Coben thrillers, watching live-streamed content in the UK requires a valid TV licence-...

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation reports that women own 39.2% of all bank accounts in India, with a higher proportion in rural areas. The gender-specific publication highlights female participation in banking, stock markets, startups, and politics, while indicating steady progress in education and workforce involvement. This report underscores the need for gender-sensitive policies to promote inclusive development. from Times of India https://ift.tt/mtRs6Q4

Gujarat Titans pacer Mohammed Siraj claimed 4-17 to restrict Sunrisers Hyderabad to 152/8 in 20 overs in IPL 2025 encounter at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here in Hyderabad on Sunday. Invited to bat first, Travis Head struck two consecutive fours off Siraj before the pacer dismissed him on the final ball of the opening over. Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma struggled to score freely in the powerplay overs as the pair only added 29 runs for the second wicket before the latter was sent back to the pavilion by Siraj in the fifth over. After losing both their openers early, Hyderabad were 45/2 after the end of the powerplay, their second-lowest in nine innings since 2024. SRH owner Kavya Maran was left disappointed with Abhishek's dismissal and her reaction has gone viral on social media. pic.twitter.com/ojfr9V6Wfj — Drizzyat12Kennyat8 (@45kennyat7PM) April 6, 2025 Kishan, who had spent a decent time on the crease, couldn't capitalise on the start and was picked by ...

Alert BSF forces thwarted an infiltration attempt, killing a Pakistani intruder crossing into the RS Pura sector of Jammu. Despite warnings, the intruder persisted and was shot dead. A flag meeting with Pakistan Rangers followed, who refused to accept the body. Security officials are enhancing measures in the region. from Times of India https://ift.tt/dzrl5D9

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While the world was busy figuring out Donald Trump's reciprocal tariff move and its fallout, the United States quietly made a massive military move in the Indian Ocean and Indo-Pacific region. The Pentagon ordered the largest-ever deployment of B-2 bombers in the Indian Ocean. Satellite images have shown at least six B-2 stealth bombers parked along the military base runway in Diego Garcia - a joint Indian Ocean military base of the US and Britain. There may be more in shelters or hangars impenetrable by satellite or radar. The United States has a total of 20 B-2 stealth bombers - the world's most advanced military aircraft, of which six have now been deployed in the Indian Ocean Region - that's roughly 30 per cent of its fleet, accounting for a massive strategic move. This satellite image by Planet Labs PBC shows six American B-2 bomber planes in Diego Garcia (AFP Photo) Besides this, the US has also planned to increase its aircraft carrier presence in the Indo-Paci...

A court here, taking serious note of lapses on the part of the police, has ordered the Superintendent of Police (SP) to submit a complete report before April 17 in connection with a case in which a woman, allegedly murdered by her husband in 2020, has now appeared before it-alive. This comes even as Suresh, the husband of the woman named Mallige, had spent almost one-and-a-half years in jail on murder charges. The case pertains to the arrest and imprisonment of Suresh, aged about 38, who had lodged a complaint in December 2020 stating that his wife Mallige had gone missing from Kushalnagar in the Kodagu district. Subsequently, the police found the skeleton of a woman in Bettadarapura (Periyapatna taluk) and filed a charge sheet in court, alleging that the skeleton belonged to Mallige and that Suresh had murdered her. He was then jailed. On April 1, Mallige was found in Madikeri by a friend of Suresh, who saw her with another man. The matter was brought to the notice of the Fifth A...