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File photo of former NFL football star O J Simpson as he enters for his parole hearing at the Lovelock Correctional Center in Nevada. (Photo: PTI)
OJ Simpson, a football star turned suspected murderer, has died, according to a statement by his family. On X, formerly known as Twitter, Simpson’s account carried a simple message from his family. “On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren. During this time of transition, his family asks that you please respect their wishes for privacy and grace,” the statement said.
Principal among 3 arrested after bus carrying schoolchildren overturned in Haryana, killing 6 students.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Thursday that although Israel is still fighting in Gaza, it is also getting ready for contingencies in other fronts. This came amid fears that Iran was getting ready to attack Israel in retaliation for the deaths of senior Iranian commanders.
The State Bank of India (SBI) has refused to reveal under the RTI Act the details of the electoral bonds furnished to the Election Commission (EC), claiming that it is personal information held in a fiduciary capacity,
BRS leader K Kavitha has been arrested by the CBI inside Tihar jail today in connection with the probe related to the Delhi liquor policy case. Kavitha, the daughter of former Telangana chief minister K Chandrashekar Rao, was held in Tihar Jail where she was lodged after her arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The probe agency arrested Kavitha (46) from her Banjara Hills residence in Hyderabad on March 15.
Six school children were killed and around 20 sustained injuries after a bus carrying them met with an accident in Haryana's Mahendragarh on Thursday, police said. Preliminary reports signal that the bus overturned while overtaking a vehicle in Kanina town.
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday wrote to President Droupadi Murmu to call for a complete rollback of government’s move to privatise Sainik Schools by signing memorandums of understanding (MoUs). Kharge referred to an investigative report based on an RTI reply, which claimed that Sainik Schools are being privatised using a new PPP model introduced by the central government.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday confirmed that he is set to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the country. "Looking forward to meeting with Prime Minister @NarendraModi in India!" Musk posted on social media platform X. The Tesla chief did not, however, reveal details of when the visit is likely to happen. Earlier on Tuesday, news agency Reuters had reported that the billionaire would visit India later this month and was expected to make an announcement about his plans to invest in the country and open a new manufacturing unit here.
In an interview with the Al Jazeera satellite channel, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh has accused Israel of killing three of his children in “the spirit of revenge and murder.” Haniyeh confirmed the deaths Wednesday, stating his sons “were martyred on the road to liberating Jerusalem and the Al-Aqsa Mosque.” Ismail Haniyeh lives in exile in Qatar, where Al Jazeera is based. “The criminal enemy is driven by the spirit of revenge and murder and does not value any standards or laws,” he said in the phone interview.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday moved the Rouse Avenue court seeking a non-bailable arrest warrant against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Amanatullah Khan in connection with alleged irregularities in appointments to the Delhi Waqf Board. The probe agency had filed a charge sheet against four people in the case, including three alleged associates of the Okhla lawmaker. The court listed the matter for April 18 as ED sought some time to file documents supporting its application
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OJ Simpson, ex-NFL star who was acquitted of murder, dies aged 76
OJ Simpson, a football star turned suspected murderer, has died, according to a statement by his family.
On X, formerly known as Twitter, Simpson’s account carried a simple message from his family.
“On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren. During this time of transition, his family asks that you please respect their wishes for privacy and grace,” the statement said.
7:13 PM
Padma Shri S Damodaran's unique campaign; makes garlands, sells vegetables
Independent candidate from Trichy Lok Sabha seat Padma Shri S Damodaran indulges in making flower garland and sells vegetables as the part of Election Campaign
7:13 PM
US FAA proposes airworthiness directive for certain Boeing 747-400F airplanes, notice shows
The US Federal Aviation Administration has proposed an airworthiness directive for certain Boeing 747-400F series airplanes that would require applying cap seals to certain fastener collars inside the fuel tanks, according to a federal government notice.
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Principal among 3 arrested after bus carrying schoolchildren overturned in Haryana
Principal among 3 arrested after bus carrying schoolchildren overturned in Haryana, killing 6 students.
6:28 PM
Adani's stock prices started rising after 2014: RaGa
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi says, "PM Modi gave all the benefits to one person. I spoke about it in the Parliament. They took away my membership. The Supreme Court made me the MP again. I had only asked why Adani was visible in every industry... I asked PM Modi what relation he has with Adani. They cancelled my membership and took my house. They think I can be silenced if they take my home. I handed over the keys and said that I do not want your house, I have crores of houses in India. I live in the hearts of crores of people..."
5:41 PM
Israel preparing for scenarios in other areas than Gaza, says Netanyahu
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Thursday that although Israel is still fighting in Gaza, it is also getting ready for contingencies in other fronts. This came amid fears that Iran was getting ready to attack Israel in retaliation for the deaths of senior Iranian commanders.
4:50 PM
Security of our country require us to take certain precautions: Jaishankar on Indo-Myanmar border fencing
After releasing the BJP manifesto in Aizawl, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar today stated that the central government decided to fence the Indo-Myanmar border and end the Free Movement Regime (FMR) because the government gives top priority to the country's security. "I think the security of our country, security of our states, including Mizoram, require us to take certain precautions. But the precautions that we are taking right now are in response to a certain situation. Even right now our neighbour is going through a very difficult phase. If things were normal in Myanmar, this would not have happened," Jaishankar said.
4:47 PM
Supreme Court to hear on July 23 plea challenging Lyngdoh panel report on students union polls
The top court will hear on July 23 a petition challenging a recommendation by the Lyngdoh Committee which stipulates that a candidate cannot contest more than once for the post of an office bearer of a students' union. The plea came up for hearing on Wednesday before a bench of Justices Surya Kant and K V Viswanathan.
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"It is a matter of serious concern that nowadays there has been a profuse misuse of social media platforms on which messages, comments, articles etc. are being posted in respect of matters pending in Court.
Supreme Court voices concern over 'profuse misuse of social media' on subjudice matters
The top court has expressed concern over misuse of social media platforms with posting of messages, comments and articles on subjudice matters. "It is a matter of serious concern that nowadays there has been a profuse misuse of social media platforms on which messages, comments, articles etc. are being posted in respect of matters pending in Court," a bench of Justices Aniruddha Bose (now retired) and Bela Trivedi said.
The bench made the observation while initiating a contempt action against Assam MLA Karim Uddin Barbhuiya for his misleading Facebook post regarding a case reserved for judgment.
4:40 PM
Apple warns of Pegasus-like spyware attacks on select individuals
Technology giant Apple has warned its users about ongoing Pegasus-like sophisticated spyware attacks that target a very small number of individuals often journalists, activists, politicians and diplomats. Though deployed against a small number of individuals and often involve exceptional costs, mercenary spyware attacks are "ongoing and global", according to an Apple threat notification.
4:35 PM
News update: China blacklists 2 US defence-related companies over military sales to Taiwan
China on Thursday announced sanctions against two US defence companies over what it says is their support for arms sales to Taiwan.
The announcement freezes the assets of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and General Dynamics Land Systems held within China.
4:00 PM
J-K update: Fire breaks out in Bandipora forest area
A major fire has broken out in Jammu and Kashmir's Bandipora forest area. Several fire tenders have been rushed to the spot.
3:40 PM
Vietnam court sentences property tycoon Truong My Lan to death in $12.5bn fraud case
A court in Vietnam has sentenced Truong My Lan, chair of major developer Van Thinh Phat, to death over her role in a $12.5bn financial fraud case, the country’s largest on record. State media reported that Lan was found guilty of embezzlement, bribery and violations of banking rules at the end of a trial in Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday.
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Haryana school bus accident: High-level committee set up to investigate cause
"A high-level committee will probe the incident. FIR to be registered against the school. In March, a fine of Rs 15000 was imposed on this school bus due to incomplete papers. The negligence of the school is very clear in this case. I have ordered for fitness test of all school vehicles to be conducted in the state," Haryana Transport Minister Aseem Goel stated on Thursday.
3:16 PM
12 Indians arrested in UK visa raids on bedding, cake factories
UK's immigration authorities have taken into eleven men and one woman, all said to be Indian nationals, in a series of raids on suspicion of being in breach of their visa conditions and working illegally at a bedding and cake factory. mmigration Enforcement officers descended on the bedding and mattress business in the West Midlands region of England following intelligence that illegal work was taking place on-site.
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First Published: Apr 11 2024 | 8:50 AM IST
