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Kartik Aaryan Quit Shah Rukh Khan's Production for This Reason?
After Karan Johar's Dostana, it seems Kartik Aaryan has lost out on another project.
Four Die During Protests As Colombia Marks A Month Of Demonstrations
Four people died in Colombia on Friday as tens of thousands of protesters marked a month of demonstrations across the country, while talks between the government and the national strike committee have stalled.
11 Texas Sheriff Workers Fired, 6 Suspended In Inmate Death
Eleven employees with a Texas sheriffs office have been fired and six others suspended following the February death of an inmate who was hit multiple times in the head by detention officers, authorities announced Friday.
Postal Service Looks To Raise First-class Stamp To 58 Cents
The U.S. Postal Service wants to raise rates on firstclass stamps from 55 cents to 58 cents as part of a host of price hikes and service changes designed to reduce debt for the beleaguered agency.
Biden Budget Sets Aside $750 Million For SolarWinds Response
U.S. President Joe Biden's proposed budget includes $750 million for the government agencies hit by the SolarWinds hack to pay for cybersecurity improvements to prevent another attack.
Michael Jordan Donates $1M To Morehouse Journalism, Sports
Basketball great Michael Jordan and Nike's Jordan Brand are giving $1 million to Morehouse College in Atlanta to boost journalism and sportsrelated studies.
Ex-Southwest Airlines Pilot Sentenced For Lewd Act On Flight
A retired Southwest Airlines pilot was sentenced to probation Friday after pleading guilty to exposing his genitals to a female first officer and watching pornography on a laptop during a flight from Philadelphia to Florida last year, an incident that he...
Exclusive: Wejo To Go Public; Deal Values Auto Data Startup At $800 Million - Sources
Auto data startup Wejo on Friday will announce plans to go public through a reverse merger with blankcheck company Virtuoso Acquisition Corp in a deal that values the British company at $800 million including debt, people familiar with the plans said.
Brent Ends At Two-year High As Demand Outlook Counters Supply Fears
Oil prices ended the week more than 5% higher, with global benchmark Brent edging up on Friday to settle at a twoyear high, as strong U.S. economic data and expectations of a rebound in global demand outweighed concerns about more supply from Iran once sa...
Feds: Ex-FBI Agent Defraud Woman With 'Secret Probation'
A former FBI agent has been charged with fraud for allegedly conning a Texas woman out $800,000 by convincing her for years that she was on secret probation. The retired agent at one point told the woman he'd have her probation lifted after she married hi...
Palestinian Killed By Israeli Troops In West Bank Protest
A Palestinian man was shot and killed by Israeli troops on Friday during a protest against settlement expansion in the Israelioccupied West Bank, health officials said.
Lightfoot Sued For Limiting Interviews To Reporters Of Color
A white reporter for a conservative media outlet is suing Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot over her decision to grant interviews at the midpoint of her first term only to journalists of color, saying she discriminated against him because of his race.
Delhi Govt Floats Global Expression of Interest for Covid-19 Vaccine
The bidders have been asked to submit their offer or expression of interest through e-mail by 5 pm on June 7.
No De-escalation Before Disengagement at All Friction Points in Ladakh: Indian Army's Clear Message to China
India is dealing with China in a firm and non-escalatory manner to ensure the sanctity of its claims in eastern Ladakh, said Army chief.
Mumbai May See Unlock Process from June 1, Non-essential Services to be Allowed in Staggered Manner
Though the state government is contemplating on imposing lockdown in 18 'Red Zone' districts till June 15, Mumbai will see relaxations, say sources.
No Tie-ups with Residential Associations for Supply of Sputnik V Vaccine: Dr Reddy's Clarifies
In the last few days, there have been several unsubstantiated reports and claims from various quarters in India on alleged tie-ups for the Sputnik V vaccine, it added.