A federal judge has ruled that Google illegally monopolized the publisher ad server and ad exchange markets, marking a significant setback in its antitrust battle with the US government. While the judge didn't find a monopoly in advertiser ad networks, this ruling opens the door for potential remedies, including a forced breakup of Google's advertising business.
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Veteran Bollywood actor Aruna Irani suffered a serious injury from a fall in Bangkok and was seen arriving at Mumbai airport in a wheelchair. She was on a shopping trip with friends and tripped while walking in the city. After treatment in Bangkok and further recovery in Mumbai, she is gradually improving.
Young farmer awardee Kailash Arjun Nagare dies by suicide after consuming poison, citing government inaction on irrigation water demands. His death stirs massive unrest among local farmers, leading to protests and demands for accountability from the administration.
Jeffrey Sachs has strongly criticized Donald Trump's trade policies, deeming them "delusional" and economically damaging. Sachs estimates a $10 trillion loss in global wealth due to Trump's strategies, highlighting the president's misunderstanding of trade deficits and his imposition of tariffs based on flawed logic. He also points to automation, not trade, as the primary cause of manufacturing job losses.
ISRO has achieved a second successful docking of its SpaDeX satellites, marking a significant advancement in space technology. Chairman V Narayanan hailed the operation as smooth, emphasizing its importance for future missions. Union Minister Jitendra Singh announced the docking, following the initial docking on January 16 and subsequent undocking on March 13.
Jammu and Kashmir Police conducted raids at 25 locations across Rajouri district, seizing incriminating materials linked to a terror network. This network, associated with Jaish-e-Mohammad and Lashkar-e-Taiba, aimed to activate overground workers for terror activities. These raids follow extensive searches two months prior in connection with separate terror-related cases in Rajouri and Udhampur.
President-elect Donald Trump sparked controversy by sharing a map depicting Canada as part of the United States, suggesting Canada should become the 51st state. Trump emphasised the financial burden the US bears in protecting Canada, whereas Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau firmly rejected the idea, underscoring the mutual benefits of their existing trade and security relationship.
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