NCP president Sharad Pawar has questioned the Modi government for not conveying India’s displeasure to the US for secretary of state Antony Blinken’s allegations about human rights violations in India. “The remark made in the presence of leaders of both countries was improper. They should have expressed disapproval. They had the opportunity, but did not…Continue Reading
Elon Musk gestures during a conversation. ReutersElon Musk sued by former Twitter shareholders.They say Musk too long to disclose a 9.2% stake and they missed out on the recent run-up in its stock price.The lawsuit seeks unspecified compensatory and punitive damages.Elon Musk was sued on Tuesday by former Twitter shareholders who claim they missed out on…Continue Reading
WhatsApp seems to have got regulatory approval to increase users by more than double for its payments service to 100 million in India, a Reuters report said citing sources on Wednesday. On Wednesday, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) seems to have told the Meta Platforms Inc’s company that it can hike the…Continue Reading
Men fall into drain as slab caves in. Screengrab from Instagram/@ndtvIn a scary CCTV footage recorded somewhere in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer, five people were seen falling into a drain after the concrete slab that covered the drain succumbed to the ground, NDTV reported.Some men can be seen standing and talking to each other with no clue…Continue Reading
Former finance minister and PML-N leader Miftah Ismail. — Facebook/FileIsmail says since federal govt employees’ salaries were raised a couple of months ago “we are not raising them again”.”There is no U-turn,” he writes on Twitter rejecting all allegations.”Salary issues will be considered in the next budget,” PML-N leader says.PML-N leader Miftah Ismail Wednesday clarified…Continue Reading
Former finance minister and PML-N leader Miftah Ismail. — Twitter/@MiftahIsmailPM Shehbaz Sharif may name Miftah Ismail as finance chief along with the rest of the cabinet within 24 hours.Miftah Ismail is said to be among officials responsible for negotiating with the IMF.New govt will have to deal with Asia’s second-fastest inflation and depleting reserves.ISLAMABAD: Amid hectic…Continue Reading
Ranbir-Alia wedding: All Bollywood divas Ranbir Kapoor datedThe Bollywood heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor has made his name in the Bollywood industry in a short period of time because of his phenomenal acting prowess. However, the actor also stayed in news because of his famous love affairs.As the Brahmāstra actor is all set to tie the knot…Continue Reading
Associated PressApril 13, 2022 GMTAmazon.com said Wednesday it will add a 5% “fuel and inflation surcharge” to fees it charges third-party sellers who use the retailer’s fulfillment services as the company faces rising costs. The company said in an announcement on its website that the added fees, which will take effect on April 28, are…Continue Reading
WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Joe Biden declares Russia’s Ukraine war “genocide,” it isn’t just another strong word. A formal U.S. follow-up accusing Russia of a campaign aimed at wiping out a targeted group could carry obligations on the world to consider action. That’s because of a genocide treaty approved by the U.N. General Assembly…Continue Reading
NEW YORK (AP) — Actor Cuba Gooding Jr. pleaded guilty Wednesday to forcibly touching a woman at a New York nightclub in 2018.The guilty plea came nearly three years after the the Oscar-winning “Jerry Maguire” star was arrested in the case that saw several delays as his lawyers sought to get charges reduced or dismissed.Gooding,…Continue Reading
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