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[ad_1] A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck northeastern Taiwan on Wednesday, shaking buildings in the capital Taipei but causing no immediate damage or injuries, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The quake hit at a depth of nearly 70 kilometres in Yilan County, east of Taipei. An official at the Yilan Fire Bureau told AFP, “I felt the building shaking briefly when the quake hit.” However, local authorities and the National Fire Agency confirmed there were no reports of injuries or structural damage. Taipei’s metro briefly slowed its train speeds as a precaution, though all rail services, including high-speed trains, continued without disruption. Taiwan, located on the seismically active Pacific Ring of Fire, frequently experiences earthquakes. The island’s most recent major tremor occurred in April 2024, a deadly 7.4-magnitude quake that killed at least 17 people and caused widespread destruction in […]

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump (Pic credit: AP) Amid mounting criticism over plunging markets and global economic unease, US President Donald Trump has defended his aggressive tariff policy, insisting he "stands up for Main Street, not Wall Street." "I’m proud to be the President for the workers, not the outsourcers; the President who stands up for Main Street, not Wall Street; who protects the middle class, not the political class; and who defends America, not trade cheaters all over the globe," Trump said in a post on Truth Social.Wall Street's wild rideTrump's comments came as US financial markets experienced another day of dramatic swings. The S&P 500, after soaring 4.1 per cent in early trade on Tuesday, quickly lost ground, tumbling to a 3 per cent loss before closing down 1.6 per cent. The index now sits nearly 19 per […]

[ad_1] Byju Raveendran took to X to announce that he has filed a first investigation report (FIR) against Pankaj Srivastava, the former resolution professional (RP) of Think & Learn, Glas Trust along with few EY employees. Sharing a photo of the FIR filed in the X post, Raveendran wrote “FIR filed against those involved in a criminal conspiracy against BYJU'S: Pankaj, the RP who illegally handed over the insolvency process to Dinkar, Rahul & Lokesh from EY who are the agents of GLAS, a collective of crooks.” The FIR comes days after a whistleblower from EY India recently alleged that the firm collaborated with Glas Trust, which was appointed by Srivastava to assist in managing the insolvency proceedings. “I am not a flower; I am the fire that will shatter GLAS,” Raveendran further added in the post.In another post, the […]

[ad_1] Saif Ali Khan got attacked by a burglar at his house in Mumbai on January 16. During this burglary attempt, the accused had entered Said and Kareena Kapoor Khan's son Jeh's room and was causing a threat to the little one. That's when Saif rushed to protect him and was stabbed six times by the accused. The actor has now recovered and gotten back to work after undergoing a surgery and treatment at Lilavati hospital.Meanwhile, the police has arrested the accused whose name is Shariful Islam and he is found to be from Bangladesh. As per a latest report by ANI, the Mumbai polie has been quoted saying that a 1000 page chargesheet has been submitted at the Bandra court, against the accused. "This chargesheet includes several pieces of evidence found by the police against the arrested accused, Shariful […]

[ad_1] Macquariehas maintained its ‘outperform’ rating on Titan with a target price of Rs 4,000. Analysts said that the company in the Jan-March period reported healthy jewellery sales growth that was above estimates. The growth was led by double-digit growth in ticket size with single-digit buyer growth. They said Titan’s healthy growth in Q4 was encouraging and enhances confidence in their earnings per share (EPS) estimates.BoFASecurities has given a ‘neutral’ rating on Tata Motors with a lower target price of Rs 655. Analysts said for the Jan-march period, JLR reported good updates but it didn’t matter anymore since the new tariff proposals in the US and the related pause in sales volumes created uncertainty for the near term on its business and cash burn. They said India business was valued at Rs 475/share and possibly a bear case but JLR […]

[ad_1] Ex MLB pitcher Octavio Dotel rescued after nightclub roof collapses in Dominican Republic (Image Source: Getty) A former MLB pitcher, Octavio Dotel, who had played for at least 13 teams during his 15-year career, was found under debris in the Dominican Republic. The incident took place at a nightclub when the roof collapsed.MLB player Octavio Dotel was stuck under the debrisIt has been reported that the MLB player Octavio Dotel was found alive, despite being stuck under the debris. Investigating officials confirmed that rescue efforts were underway in connection with the matter. A video in connection with the matter also went viral later, where the people can be seen enjoying music and are dancing, when all of a sudden there was a blackout as the roof collapsed. The incident took place at Jet Set nightclub and singer Rubby Perez […]

[ad_1] Salman Khan starrer 'Sikandar' is proving to be a dud at the box office, as the film may have crossed Rs 100 crore at the box office but then because it was mounted on a high budget, this number is quite dull. While the film opened at Rs 26 crore on March 30, it saw a subsequent downfall in the days after Eid when it saw some growth.It managed to cross the Rs 100 crore mark by the end of its second Sunday which also is quite disappointing. According to Sacnilk, the movie has started seeing a major decline from this Monday onwards. It made Rs 1.75 crore on Monday and now on day 10, which is Tuesday, it has made Rs 1.35 crore. Thus, the total collection of 'Sikandar' is now Rs 105.60 crore. With these trends, it's […]

[ad_1] Three people were killed and three others injured in a shooting outside a townhouse complex in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, on Tuesday evening. The attack occurred just after 5.30pm in the Olde Greenwich Circle area, around 60 miles southwest of Washington, DC. Law enforcement said the shooting happened outdoors and was not related to a domestic dispute. No arrests have been made, and the motive remains unclear. Major Elizabeth Scott of the sheriff’s office confirmed that multiple officers are searching for suspects and preserving the scene. The injured victims were taken to nearby hospitals, but their conditions are unknown. Authorities have urged residents to avoid the area as the investigation continues. No further information has been released at this time.This is a developing story... [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] At least 79 people were killed and over 160 injured in the roof collapse of Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The incident occurred during a packed merengue concert in the early hours of Tuesday. The popular venue was hosting hundreds, including top athletes, politicians, and artists. Rescue operations are ongoing as crews search for survivors. Among the dead are notable public figures, including former MLB stars, reported Associated Press.What happenedThe collapse happened around 12:44 am local time. Witnesses described sudden chaos as the roof gave way, sending hundreds scrambling for safety. Videos shared on social media show parts of the ceiling starting to fall moments before the full collapse. Rescue teams rushed to the scene and worked for hours, pulling survivors from under heavy rubble. Some were still being found nearly 12 hours later.Who are the […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Led by Apple's iPhone, India's mobile phone exports crossed Rs 2 lakh crore mark in fiscal 2024-25, growing by a strong 54% over the previous year. The share of iPhone in the exports stood at Rs 1.5 lakh crore, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Tuesday as he forecast a doubling of electronics exports over the next five years. "Smartphones are now among the top exported goods out of India," Vaishnaw said.Apart from Apple, Samsung also exports smartphones out of India, and other companies include Motorola. Chinese players such as Vivo, Oppo, and Xiaomi - while being strong players within India - are still to get big on exports. The minister said that manufacturing of electronics increased more than five times in the last decade while exports moved up more than six times.Vaishnaw also announced the rollout […]