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Israel cuts electricity supply to Gaza to push Hamas on ceasefire, hostages

The move follows Israel's decision last week to block all aid to the war-torn enclave, a step similar of its earlier measures at the onset of the conflict, when it declared a 'siege' on Gaza

Canada has a new Prime Minister and he wants the US to show 'respect'

Mark Carney's landslide win in the Liberal leadership race paves the way for him to be sworn in as Canada's Prime Minister, replacing Justin Trudeau

SC stays Bombay HC order, allows Pune eatery to use 'Burger King' name

In India since 2014, Burger King Corp sued a Pune eatery for using its name since 2008, claiming brand harm and seeking a permanent injunction against its trademark use

SC refuses to stay Dharavi project, asks Adani to maintain separate account

The SC ruling follows Seclink Technologies' challenge to Maharashtra's decision to award Asia's largest urban rehab project to Adani Group, disputing the bidding process

US, Ukraine to hold talks in Saudi Arabia: Ceasefire, peace deal on agenda

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Saudi Arabia on Monday to meet Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman before US-Ukraine talks on a possible ceasefire and peace deal next week

L&T offers one-day menstrual leave for women employees in parent group

L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan announced a one-day paid menstrual leave for women employees in the parent company, benefiting around 5,000 staff; subsidiaries remain excluded

Airtel, Reliance Jio scale back 5G expansion amid lower network investment

The quarterly addition of 5G sites in India has dropped sharply, with Jio and Airtel slowing deployments due to reduced capex, impacting telecom infrastructure firms

US Supreme Court rejects Tahawwur Rana's plea to halt extradition to India

Tahawwur Rana had claimed that extradition to India could expose him to torture due to his identity as a Pakistani-origin Muslim; his extradition received approval from US President Donald Trump

10 missing Indian workers rescued from West Bank by Israeli authorities

Indian workers were lured to a village in the West Bank with job promises, where their passports were confiscated. Israeli authorities have since rescued them, and they are now in a safe location

Blinkit, Zepto hike commissions to boost revenue amid tough competition

Blinkit and Zepto are increasing commissions on sellers and brands to boost revenue amid fierce competition and rising costs, as both platforms push for profitability and market dominance

Ranya Rao gold smuggling controversy: What India's customs rules say

Kannada actress Ranya Rao was caught smuggling gold at Bengaluru Airport. Here's a look at India's customs rules on gold, cash limits, and penalties under the Customs Act of 1962

No pets left behind: Uber Pets expands to Delhi, Mumbai for friendly rides

Available both on-demand and as a reserve option, Uber Pet offers riders the choice to book a ride instantly or plan in advance

Mumbai sizzles: Mercury set to touch 39 degrees Celsius this week

The most affected regions include Kalyan, Dombivli, Bhiwandi, and Badlapur, where the mercury is expected to touch 43 degrees Celsius, marking a 5 degrees Celsius increase from the previous week

Delhi HC summons Malcha Marg restaurant in Moti Mahal trademark case

Delhi HC issues summons in Moti Mahal's trademark suit against a Malcha Marg restaurant; the court seeks response on interim injunction plea, next hearing set for May 21

India reminds UK of 'diplomatic obligations' on Jaishankar security breach

The Ministry of External Affairs of India criticised the misuse of 'democratic freedoms' by a small group of 'separatists and extremists'

Trump admin suspends military flights for deportations: Here's why

The US suspended costly military deportation flights after conducting about 30 C-17 and a dozen C-130 flights, transporting migrants to India, Guatemala, Ecuador, Peru, Honduras, Panama & Guantanamo

Pakistan vacating PoK will solve Kashmir issue, says S Jaishankar

S Jaishankar said revoking Article 370, boosting growth, ensuring social justice, and holding high-turnout elections were key steps, but Kashmir issue will be solved only when PoK is vacated

Khalistani extremists attempt to breach Jaishankar's security in London

Khalistani extremists disrupted External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's London visit, breaching security as a protester tore the Indian flag near his convoy before being detained by police

Jio, Airtel seek fair satellite spectrum rules as Starlink eyes India entry

Under the telecom law enacted in December 2023, satellite spectrum can be assigned administratively for a fee, whereas terrestrial spectrum is allocated through auctions

How China minimised US farm imports and sharpened its trade war tactics

China has reduced its dependence on US farm imports, strengthening its trade war strategy through supply diversification, local production boosts, and food security policies