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[ad_1] Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Instagram accounts of several prominent Pakistan cricket stars — including Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Mohammad Rizwan — have been blocked in India in the wake of the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam.Earlier on Thursday, the Instagram account of Olympic gold medalist javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem was also restricted in India. Users attempting to visit his profile are shown a message stating: "Account not available in India. This is because we complied with a legal request to restrict this content."The move to block these social media accounts comes in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed several lives and stands as one of the deadliest incidents in the region in recent times. [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] Elon Musk’s neurotechnology company, Neuralink has received a Breakthrough Device Designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its speech restoration device. The company took to X to post about this achievement. “We've received Breakthrough Device Designation from the FDA to help restore communication for individuals with severe speech impairment,” posted the company on X. The company also claims that the device would help the people who are affected by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), stroke, spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, and other neurological conditions. Elon Musk also took to X to congratulate the Neuralink team for this achievement. Neuralink’s new device a game-changer for speech restorationNeuralink revealed that its new device is designed to help people affected by ALS, stroke, spinal cord injuries, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, and other neurological conditions. The company claims that […]

[ad_1] Demonstrations are expanding throughout China as the consequences of Trump's tariffs push manufacturing industries towards collapse. (AI image) Donald Trump tariff impact: Civil disorder and unrest has broken out across China as severe tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump are expected to severely impact the country's export-based economy, leading to business closures, wage defaults and large-scale worker demonstrations, according to a NewsMax report.Demonstrations and civil unrest are expanding throughout China as the economic consequences of Trump's tariffs push manufacturing industries towards collapse, resulting in factory shutdowns and leaving countless workers without wages.From manufacturing regions close to Shanghai extending to distant parts of Inner Mongolia, labourers have organised street protests demanding payment of dues and opposing widespread redundancies. This turmoil comes as Chinese export orders have plummetted to levels not seen since the COVID-19 lockdown period.Near Shanghai, an LED […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Friday conducted a major flypast and landing drill on the Ganga Expressway in Uttar Pradesh. The high-profile exercise, involving fighter jets and transport aircraft, was aimed at testing the expressway’s capability to serve as an alternative runway during emergencies or wartime. This came amid rising tensions with Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack.The Ganga Expressway stands out as the first in India to support both day and night landings of fighter jets. Previously, similar exercises on the Lucknow-Agra and Purvanchal expressways occurred only during daylight.Locals and students gathered to witness the flight demonstrations, which included various IAF aircraft such as Rafale, SU-30 MKI, Mirage-2000, and more. The drills test low fly-pasts, landings, and take-offs under all lighting conditions. This move by the IAF comes just days after terrorists killed 26, mostly […]

[ad_1] A significant change includes the increase in the reporting threshold for assets and liabilities under 'Schedule AL'. (AI image) Income Tax Return Filing FY 2024-25: The Income Tax Department has issued ITR form 3, applicable for individuals and HUFs earning income through business or professional activities. The announcement was made via X platform on Thursday night, confirming that ITR-3 for Assessment Year 2025-26 was officially notified on April 30.What's new in ITR-3?A significant change includes the increase in the reporting threshold for assets and liabilities under 'Schedule AL' from Rs 50 lakh to Rs 1 crore, providing relief to middle-income taxpayers through reduced disclosure requirements.The ITR's Schedule Capital Gains section now requires separate reporting of capital gains based on their occurrence, whether before or after July 23, 2024.Following the Budget presentation on July 24, 2024, the administration proposed reducing […]

[ad_1] Pakistani actress and social media influencer Hania Aamir has denied a viral post falsely attributed to her about the Pahalgam terrorist attack. The statement, being circulated on social media, claimed Aamir blamed Pakistan’s military for the incident and urged the Indian prime minister to distinguish between civilians and “Islamist terrorists.” Refuting the claims, Aamir shared an Instagram story stating the statement is “falsely attributed” to her. “I did not make this statement, and I do not endorse or align with the words being linked to me. It is entirely fabricated and misrepresents who I am and what I believe,” Aamir added. Hania Aamir’s account remains suspended in India, but her Instagram post is being circulated by her fans. One such posts is shared below: Here’s the full statement shared by Hania Amir on InstagramRecently, a statement has been falsely […]

[ad_1] India and Japan might secure improved trade terms with the US in the present circumstances. (AI image) Trump’s tariff moves against China to benefit India? In the current climate of US-China trade disputes, a Jefferies analysis suggests that countries such as India and Japan could potentially secure more advantageous trade arrangements with the United States.The analysis indicates that whilst India and Japan might secure improved trade terms with the US in the present circumstances, they would likely avoid any agreements that could potentially damage their existing commercial relationships with China.Jefferies stated, "Japan and India may be able to negotiate better deals with the US than might otherwise have been the case, they are unlikely to agree terms that threaten their trading relationship with China".The analysis further points out that China has recently issued a stern caution, indicating its readiness […]

[ad_1] This is an AI-generated image, used for representational purposes only. NEW DELHI: India’s manufacturing sector accelerated to its strongest pace in 10 months in April, fuelled by a surge in export orders and robust output growth, even as firms raised selling prices at the fastest rate in over 11 years, Reuters reported on Friday.The HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), compiled by S&P Global, rose to 58.2 in April from 58.1 in March. Though slightly below the flash estimate of 58.4, the April figure marks the best performance since June 2024. A PMI reading above 50 indicates expansion.Export orders rose at their second-fastest pace in over 14 years, surpassed only by January 2025, as businesses increasingly turned to India amid shifting global trade patterns and fresh US tariff measures. "The notable increase in new export orders in April […]

[ad_1] US vice president JD Vance has delivered a blunt message on the India-US trade front, branding Prime Minister Narendra Modi a "tough negotiator" who has long leveraged America to his advantage. Yet, Vance signalled a decisive shift: the US is determined to "rebalance" this trade relationship, with India poised to be among the first nations to clinch a deal that could halt the looming threat of reciprocal tariffs. Speaking to Fox News, Vance revealed that "good negotiations" are underway, underscoring the urgency and high stakes of the talks amid President Donald Trump's aggressive tariff policies. "Modi drives a hard bargain - that's why we respect him," Vance said, while making clear that Washington is no longer willing to be taken for granted.On whether India would be the first trade deal coming through, Vance said: "I don't know if it'll […]

[ad_1] Zoho has put a stop to its year-long effort to invest $700 million in chip manufacturing, the company's co-founder and chief scientist Sridhar Vembu has said. While a report by news agency Reuters reported that the software company Zoho struggled to find the right technology partner who could provide guidance on the complex processes involved in making chips, Vembu said that they did not have “confidence in the tech” so they shelved the idea.“On our semiconductor fab investment plan, since this business is so capital intensive it requires government backing, we wanted to be absolutely sure of the technology path before we take taxpayer money,” Vembu said in a post on X“We did not have that confidence in the tech so our board decided to shelve this idea for the time being, until we find a better tech approach,” […]