A ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict is set to begin, involving a hostage and prisoner exchange. Three Israeli hostages and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners will be released initially. The temporary truce, lasting 42 days, is aimed at easing tensions and delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza.
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Unidentified drones were spotted over sensitive military and industrial sites in Germany, including the Ramstein US air base. Similar sightings occurred in Brunsbüttel earlier this year, but investigations have not confirmed espionage. The US Air Force reported no impact on Ramstein operations and is monitoring the situation with German authorities.
A deadly terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir's Pahalgam has claimed at least 28 lives and left dozens injured. The Resistance Front, a Pakistan-backed LeT proxy, claimed responsibility for the ambush on tourists. Victims include an Indian Navy officer, an IB officer, and tourists from various states.
Apple, Microsoft, Tesla, Nvidia, Google parent Alphabet, Amazon, and Meta suffered significant losses in market value, totaling over $750 billion on Monday, driven by concerns around new tariffs impacting tech companies. Apple alone shed $174 billion, and Tesla saw a 15% drop in stock value, its worst since 2020. The technology sector faces escalating trade tensions and economic uncertainty.
A Class 11 student at a girls' school in Bareilly was allegedly made to stand outside her classroom for an hour after requesting a sanitary pad during her menstrual cycle. The incident sparked outrage, prompting the student's father to lodge complaints. Authorities have confirmed that an investigation is underway, and appropriate action will follow.
The SIT filed a 500-page chargesheet in the alleged murders of Mohd Bilal and Ayan during the Shahi Jama Masjid survey violence in Sambhal. Ghulam Shah and Mulla Afroz, with alleged ties to Dubai-based Shariq Satha, face charges for murder and inciting violence. The investigation suggests Satha orchestrated the unrest and supplied weapons, with recovered bullets indicating potential external links.
Kelly Stafford, wife of Rams’ quarterback Matthew Stafford, predicts NFL star Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift will get engaged around June or July 2023. On her podcast, she mentioned the intimate setting likely in Rhode Island. Close friends and sources, however, insist the couple is focused on their relationship without rushing into engagement.
Bengaluru police have arrested four individuals, including an Axis Bank relationship manager, for allegedly embezzling over Rs 12 crore from Dreamplug Paytech Solutions. The culprits exploited vulnerabilities in Axis Bank's security systems, submitting fake documents and manipulating account details to initiate fraudulent transactions over 14 days.
A fierce encounter takes place between security forces and Maoists in Sukma, Chhattisgarh. The operation involves the District Reserve Guard, Special Task Force and CoBRA. Deputy CM Vijay Sharma confirms three Maoists killed, making it nine neutralised this year. The encounter follows an IED blast that killed eight jawans in Bijapur.
BluSmart, the all-electric cab service, has abruptly stopped operating in Delhi-NCR and Bengaluru. Users are facing commuting problems. Drivers are also affected by this sudden closure. The shutdown follows a Sebi ban on BluSmart's co-founder Anmol Singh Jaggi and his brother Puneet Singh Jaggi. The ban is due to alleged fund misappropriation. Customers are worried about refunds.