Akshita Kapoor

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The United States released the first image of the formal handover of Tahawwur Hussain Rana to NIA in relation to the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. The photograph, made public late Thursday, shows US Marshals transferring Rana to Indian officials before his extradition flight to New Delhi. simple lead please In the photograph, Rana is seen shackled in chains around his waist and feet as he is escorted by US Marshals.The Pakistan-born Canadian national and key accused in the 2008 Mumbai attacks landed in the Indian capital on Thursday morning aboard a special aircraft, over 15 years after the carnage that claimed 166 lives.“The United States on Wednesday extradited convicted terrorist Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a Canadian citizen and native of Pakistan, to stand trial in India on 10 criminal charges stemming from his alleged role in the 2008 […]

[ad_1] PRAYAGRAJ: Observing that unmarried major couples are entitled to live together, the Allahabad High Court has granted police protection to an interfaith live-in couple, while hearing a plea filed by their minor daughter which claimed that the erstwhile in-laws of the child's mother are threatening the couple.A division bench of Justice Shekhar B Saraf and Justice Vipin Chandra Dixit in its order observed that it appeared that the biological father and mother of the child are of different religion and had been living together since 2018. The court noted that the child is presently one year and four months old.The court noted that the parents of the child are stated to be "apprehensive of certain threats from the private respondents who are the erstwhile in-laws of the biological mother". It noted that after the death of her erstwhile husband, […]

[ad_1] Google parent Alphabet has reportedly reaffirmed its plan to invest $75 billion in 2025 to bolster its data center infrastructure, shrugging off concerns over US tariff uncertainties. According to a report by news agency Reuters, the announcement reportedly made on Wednesday (April 10) comes as investors grapple with the hefty price tag of AI initiatives amid volatile markets and an unclear economic future shaped by President Donald Trump’s trade policies.Google CEO Sundar Pichai, speaking at Google’s annual cloud computing conference Google CloudNext, emphasized that the funds would fuel the purchase of chips and construction of servers. These investments aim to enhance Alphabet’s flagship products like Search while advancing AI innovations, including its Gemini model. “The opportunity with AI is as big as it gets,” Pichai said, underscoring the company’s bullish stance on the technology.Google's AI spending beats estimatesThe $75 […]

[ad_1] The idea of owning part of the Moon is like science fiction fantasy, but today it is possible to purchase lunar land from various online companies. With the fast pace of space exploration and with ongoing missions to the Moon, owning a piece of lunar real estate has become a fascinating investment. Whether you are an astronomy buff, a collector, or an individual with an interest in future settlement and exploration activities, purchasing land on the Moon is possible. Top locations to buy land on the moonWhen one buys land on the Moon, there are specific places to purchase, and each has its own appeal. Some of the most popular locations are:The Bay of Rainbows (Sinus Iridum)It is known for its flat, plain-looking areas, and it's generally considered a favorable location for lunar land claims. It gets its name […]

[ad_1] Delhi Capitals KL Rahul celebrates after hitting the winning run against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Screengrabs) After hitting the winning run against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Delhi Capitals batter KL Rahul dug his bat into the ground like a sword, marked his territory, pointed to his badge and said "Ye mera ground hai (This is my ground)." "This is my ground, my home, know this (ground) better than anyone else," he said at the post-match presentation.On Thursday night, KL Rahul scored a measured 93 not out to guide Delhi Capitals to a six-wicket win against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Chasing a modest 164, Delhi Capitals stuttered at the start but Rahul's composed knock from 53 balls with six sixes and seven fours did the job for his side.Rahul's innings was a prime example of risk management […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Asian markets on Friday slumped with Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 nosediving over 5.6% in early trade, as investors reacted to mounting fears that the US-China trade war is spiralling out of control. The fresh jitters come a day after Wall Street erased much of its historic rally, triggered earlier in the week by President Donald Trump’s temporary suspension of tariffs on several allies—excluding China.By late morning, Japan’s benchmark index was down 4.7% at 32,969.95. South Korea’s Kospi shed 1.6% while Australia’s ASX 200 lost 2.1%. The yen climbed sharply, with the dollar falling to 143.48 yen from about 146 yen on Thursday, a clear signal of investors rushing to safer assets. Gold also touched a new high as risk-off sentiment spread.The renewed sell-off was sparked after the White House clarified that Chinese imports will now face a 145% […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Indian equity markets indices opened sharply higher on Friday, lifted by improved global sentiment and value buying. The BSE Sensex surged 988 points to 74,835.49, while the Nifty 50 gained 296 points to 22,695.40, with both indices advancing over 1.3% in early trade.The uptick comes on the heels of a global rebound in equities after a turbulent US session. Investors are also factoring in positive domestic cues and expectations of steady inflation. Banking, auto, and IT stocks were among the top gainers in the early session.On Tuesday, the markets had also staged a strong recovery following Monday’s sharp decline. The Sensex closed 1,089 points higher at 74,227.08 and the Nifty 50 ended up 374 points at 22,535.85, marking gains of 1.49% and 1.69%, respectively.Dr. V K Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Financial Services, noted, “The heightened […]

[ad_1] A private school in Nashik's Ghoti village has been conducting random bag checks for the past seven years, uncovering concerning items like knives, knuckledusters, and tobacco among students. NASHIK: Knives, knuckledusters, tobacco packets, empty condom packets and boxes and jewellery items (made of steel or aluminum) were found in the bags of students during random checks at a private school in the Ghoti village of Nashik's Igatpuri taluka.The items were seized by the school authorities in drives conducted over the past seven years. The students' parents were informed and the children were also counselled from time to time. "We conduct the checks to keep an eye on what the students do, and alert parents in case the students are found with items they are not supposed to have. This is to ensure the students refrain from misbehaving in school. […]

[ad_1] PATNA: At least 27 people lost their lives across the state on Thursday following a deadly spell of severe weather, marked by intense lightning activity and thunderstorm. Nalanda was the worst affected, accounting for 20 of the total deaths.The fatalities occurred shortly after the disaster management department issued an alert during the day, warning that "a very severe convective system (like thunderstorms) is moving very fast from west Bihar to east Bihar." The department advised residents to remain indoors until 6.13pm as a precautionary measure.A press release from the Chief Minister's Office confirmed the toll, stating that 20 casualties were reported in Nalanda, two in Siwan and one each in Katihar, Darbhanga, Begusarai, Bhagalpur and Jehanabad.In Nalanda, seven deaths were reported from Nagawan village alone. Three people were killed when a tree fell on them while four others died […]

[ad_1] PATNA/LUCKNOW: At least 50 people lost their lives in UP, Bihar and Uttarakhand on Thursday following a deadly spell of severe weather marked by intense thunderstorm, lightning and heavy rains.While 27 people died in Bihar, UP saw 22 fatalities across 11 districts, including 13 resulting from lightning strikes. In Uttarakhand, a 40-year-old man farmer died after being struck by lightning in Sunkhari Kalan village of Udham Singh Nagar district.In Bihar, Nalanda district alone accounted for 20 deaths, while two persons died in Siwan and one each in Katihar, Darbhanga, Begusarai, Bhagalpur and Jehanabad districts. The state has reported at least 40 deaths due to inclement weather over the past two days, with lightning strike claiming 13 lives across four districts on Wednesday.The deaths on Thursday were reported even after the disaster management department issued an alert during the day, […]