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Kolkata Knight Riders secured a dominant victory over Delhi Capitals, winning by 106 runs, thus maintaining their winning streak in the Indian Premier League. Chasing a challenging target of 273, Delhi Capitals were dismissed for 166 in just 17.2 overs.
Disney shareholders showed their support for longtime CEO Robert Iger by rejecting activist investor Nelson Peltz and former Disney CFO Jay Rasulo, who had sought board seats. The company had proposed a slate of directors that did not include Peltz or Rasulo.
A day after he was granted bail by the Supreme Court in the Delhi excise case, AAP MP Sanjay Singh walked out of Tihar jail after six months on Wednesday and hit out at the BJP, saying it has inducted all corrupt leaders and that it was time to give a reply to the party.
The Haryana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) apprehended Naresh Kumar Goyal, the joint registrar of the cooperation department, in Panchkula on corruption charges.
Since the inauguration of the section between Howrah Maidan and Esplanade stations on March 15, Kolkata Metro has transported more than 7,50,000 passengers through the underwater stretch in just over two weeks.
Police reported that an explosion in a reactor at a pharmaceutical company in Sangareddy district of Telangana on Wednesday resulted in the deaths of four individuals and left over 10 others injured. The blast, which occurred around 5 pm, also sparked a fire.
Officials stated that a fire erupted at a relief camp for Myanmar refugees in the Siaha district of south Mizoram on Wednesday. They confirmed that there were no casualties in the incident, which occurred in the Lungpuk area. However, at least three huts within the relief camp were engulfed by the fire.
The New Delhi Municipal Council's revenues for the 2023-24 financial year exceeded its target, with property tax collection crossing the Rs 1,000-crore mark for the first time in its history, officials said on Wednesday. The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) collected a revenue of Rs 3,795.30 crore from receipt sources such as property tax, licence fees, commercial revenue (water and electricity) and parking fees, it said in a statement. (PTI)
On Wednesday, Jagdeep Dhankhar, the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, administered the oath to 12 newly elected members of the Upper House of Parliament.
Morgan Stanley's UK division has opted to prolong its lease on its European headquarters in London's Canary Wharf, encompassing 547,000 square feet, until 2038. This decision solidifies the company's commitment to the Docklands financial hub, contrasting with competitors who are relocating to smaller office spaces.
On Wednesday, two bomb threats prompted a temporary lockdown of the Norwegian parliament, even as lawmakers carried on with their debates inside. Heavily armed police maintained a presence outside the assembly, with surrounding streets cordoned off. Bomb-sniffing dogs were also deployed, conducting searches outside the building.
Reserve Bank's rate-setting committee commenced its three-day discussions regarding the forthcoming monetary policy adjustments. Anticipations are high that the central bank will maintain the current key interest rate yet again, prioritizing inflation management while the worries regarding economic growth appear to be diminishing.
Delhi Police on Wednesday have initiated an inquiry after a woman was seen cutting a birthday cake with a pistol, a video of which has gone viral on social media.
Uganda's constitutional court on Wednesday upheld an anti-gay law that allows the death penalty for “aggravated homosexuality”.
In a recent development, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has invalidated the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) permits of five notable non-government organisations (NGOs) after undergoing a "due process", citing breaches like the misappropriation of international funding, among other infractions.
The Aam Aadmi Party leaders will sit on a fasting dharna at Jantar Mantar on April 7 in protest against the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, party leader Gopal Rai said on Wednesday.
Delhi court directs AAP MP Sanjay Singh to submit passport and inform it about itinerary before leaving NCR, keep phone location on.
Special counsel for ED said that there is a condition by the Supreme Court that Sanjay Singh will not speak to the media regarding this case.
One person has been killed and over 50 injured after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan's east coast, Reuters reported citing Taiwan's fire department on Wednesday.
Seven people who suffocated to death after a fire broke out at a clothing shop in the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district belonged to the same family, informed the police on Wednesday.
Delhi High Court will hear Arvind Kejriwal’s plea at 10:30 AM today. Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal is under ED custody in relation to the excise policy case
Supporters of the Palestinians' request for full membership in the United Nations asked the UN Security Council on Tuesday to revive their application for admission submitted in 2011. But the United States is again almost certain to block it.
A powerful earthquake measuring 7.4 on the Richter Scale rocked Taiwan's eastern shores on Wednesday, as confirmed by the US Geological Survey (USGS).