An off-duty NYPD housing officer, still in uniform, was brutally attacked and robbed in the Bronx early Saturday morning. Two masked assailants assaulted the 27-year veteran, stealing his gun, wallet, ID cards, and both his personal and NYPD-issued phones.
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Apple has surpassed Xiaomi in Indian smartphone sales during the first quarter, securing a spot in the top five while Xiaomi's ranking fell to sixth. Vivo leads the market, followed by Samsung, Oppo, and realme. Xiaomi's decline is attributed to regulatory challenges, leadership changes, and a shift towards premium devices that didn't resonate with consumers.
The Delhi Traffic Police have issued an advisory for the IPL 2025 match between KKR and SRH on May 25 at Arun Jaitley Stadium. Traffic restrictions will be in place from 5:30 PM to midnight, including diversions for heavy vehicles and buses.
Senior citizens can potentially earn up to 9.1% interest on five-year fixed deposits in small finance banks, with a maximum deposit of Rs 3 crore. While these banks offer higher rates, financial experts advise caution due to their potentially higher risk profiles compared to commercial banks.
SZA's Los Angeles concert on the Grand National Tour witnessed a surprise appearance by Justin Bieber, performing their duet 'Snoozer.' This collaboration followed Bieber's controversial Instagram post about his wife, Hailey, and rumors of her being the primary breadwinner after he sold his masters. The performance sparked excitement amidst the preceding social media backlash.
Lucknow's French connection began during Mughal Emperor Jahangir's time, with French merchants establishing trade and building mansions. Later, Frenchmen like Jean Baptiste Gentil and Charles Emmanuel Canaple served in the court of Awadh, contributing to its military and artistic landscape.
Emmanuel Macron's Southeast Asia tour aims to position France as a reliable alternative to the US and China, emphasizing respect for Asian sovereignty. He will promote French expertise in civil nuclear power in Vietnam and Indonesia, while advocating for fair trade practices and addressing regional security concerns.
Tragedy struck the Swiss Alps over the weekend as six people died in separate accidents. Near Zermatt, rescuers discovered five bodies after climbers reported abandoned skis on the Rimpfischhorn mountain. Further north, an avalanche on the Morgenhorn in the Bern canton claimed the life of a 29-year-old alpinist, while two others were injured. Authorities are investigating both incidents.
Powerful windstorms, following a severe heatwave with temperatures exceeding 45°C, have devastated central and northern Pakistan, resulting in at least 14 deaths and over 100 injuries. The destructive storms, characterized by high winds and reduced visibility due to dust, caused widespread damage to infrastructure, uprooted trees, and collapsed buildings. Pakistan's Meteorological Department forecasts more storms, raising concerns about further casualties.
Dalal Street is gearing up for a busy week with four main-board IPOs, including Schloss Bangalore and Aegis Vopak Terminals, aiming to raise over Rs 6,600 crore. These new offerings occur amidst a slowdown in fresh listings compared to the previous year. Despite this, a significant pipeline of IPOs is building up, with many companies awaiting regulatory clearance.