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An activist group says Google fired at least 20 more workers in the aftermath of protests over technology the company is supplying the Israeli government amid the Gaza war

The Senate has passed legislation that would force TikTok’s China-based parent company to sell the social media platform under the threat of a ban, a contentious move by U.S. lawmakers that’s expected to face legal challenges and disrupt the lives of c...

Joe Biden will sign a bill of national security package to deliver a long-delayed $95 billion emergency aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan on April 24. The Senate passed the aid for besieged US allies on Tuesday night, clearing the way for resumed arms shipments to Kyiv within days. “Congress has passed my legislation to strengthen our national security and send a message to the world about the power of American leadership: we stand resolutely for democracy and freedom, and against tyranny and oppression," the statement read.

Joe Biden vowing new arms supplies will be delivered swiftly to the warzone as Russia makes battlefield gains. Days after the House of Representatives cleared the measure — part of a massive $95 billion in assistance to allies including Israel and Taiwan — the Senate followed suit, passing the package with broad bipartisan support.

Gold prices edged lower on Wednesday, as fears of an escalation in the Middle East conflict eased, while investors waited for crucial U.S. economic data that could shed more light on the timing of interest rate cuts.

EAM Jaishankar expresses concern over rising deaths of Indian students in US "Now I read that article and I wanted to say listen, in that heat my lowest turnout is higher than your highest turnout in the best run," Jaishankar said. Jaishankar stressed that "They (West) actually think they are part of our electorate", adding, "I think it's time today that we disabuse them, and the best way that we do that, is by confidence." 'They need to calm down': Jaishankar dials Iran, Israeli counterparts The EAM said that the Western media also slams the Bharatiya Janata Party by calling it "unfair", and added, "In a kind of way, today, we are at a very important inflection point.". "They will question your election system, your EVM, your election commission, even the weather," Jaishankar said.

Sensex gained 89.83 points, or 0.12%, to close at 73,738.45, while the Nifty 50 settled 31.60 points, or 0.14%, higher at 22,368.00. “The domestic market exhibited range-bound performance, tracking positive global cues with sustained outperformance of the broader market. While tensions between Iran and Israel were perceived to have limited escalation, the uptick in crude prices suggests investors’ reassessing the risks.

Day trading guide for today: Domestic equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty 50 rose for the third straight day in the previous session following gains in telecom, tech and consumer durable shares amid a strong trend in the global markets. Volatility index plunged to within a margin of its record closing low amid fading worries over a major escalation in the Middle East conflict. The fear gauge India VIX which suggests how much the Nifty 50 index is likely to change in the next 30 days, plunged 20 per cent to reach near the level of 10.

to an all-time high of $2,431.29 on April 12, according to news agency Reuters. US gold futures slipped 0.6 per cent to $2,331.80. Elsewhere, spot silver was little changed at $27.17.

Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., criticizes Biden's renewable energy and spending policies, as well as anti-Israel protests surging across esteemed college campuses.

action plans for around 20 agricultural products including banana, mangoes, potato and baby corn to boost their exports and these are likely to be ready in the next 3-4 months. “We have identified 20 products. At present, India’s share is low in global exports. We are working on a detailed action for all these products,” said Rajesh Agarwal, additional secretary, department of commerce, adding that the action plan will be discussed with all the stakeholders including states for further action. Fresh grapes, pomegranate, watermelon, guava, green chilly, capsicum, okra, garlic, onion, groundnut, alcoholic beverages, cashew nut, buffalo meat, jaggery, natural honey, and ghee are the other products included in the exercise as India aims to increase its share in global exports to 4-5% in the next few years from 2.5% now.

Alec Baldwin found himself embroiled in a contentious encounter inside a local coffee shop when he reacted to an anti-Israel protester by knocking her phone away. The incident, captured on video and shared widely online, portrays Baldwin at the counter and engaged in a phone conversation when approached by the protester. The individual, identified as the host of the «anti-fascist» podcast «Crackhead Barney & Friends,» persistently urged Baldwin to publicly endorse «Free Palestine.» Despite her repeated demands, Baldwin remained steadfast and visibly agitated. The footage depicts him trying to guide the protester out of the establishment, firmly holding the door open while shaking his head in refusal to her ongoing chants.

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Sensex rallied 599.34 points, or 0.83%, to close at 73,088.33, while the Nifty 50 settled 151.15 points, or 0.69%, higher at 22,147.00. Also Read: Buy or sell: Vaishali Parekh recommends three stocks to buy today — April 22 “Markets are likely to see volatility in a broader range on the back of divergent cues. On the negative side flare-up in geo-political tension in the Middle East, hawkish US Fed comments, and FIIs selling are making investors restless.

Ezra Dayanim anticipates his commencement ceremony at Columbia University next month will be interrupted by hisses and boos, especially when the university’s president addresses the crowd. He is just hoping the disruption doesn’t go beyond that.

Google has yet to respond to queries, the report added. Livemint could not independently confirm the development. Also Read | Google Consolidates Teams With Aim to Create AI Products Faster The tech giant dismissed 28 employees on April 17 for demonstrating against Project Nimbus, a $1.2 billion defence contract between Google and Israel.

Ukrainian and Western leaders have welcomed the passing of a desperately needed aid package for Ukraine by the U.S. House of Representatives

Buy or sell stocks for today: On account of weak global market sentiments on rising fear of the Iran-Israel war, the Indian stock market ended its four-week winning streak and finished lower on Friday last week. However, Dalal Street ended higher on Friday after losing on all sessions in the week gone by.

Iran-Israel lesson: Effective missile defence is costly and could be risky too Xi’an Longde Technology Development Company Limited, supplied missile-related equipment, including a filament winding machine, to Pakistan’s long-range ballistic missile programme that we assess was destined for NDC. Filament winding machines can be used to produce rocket motor cases.

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TikTok ban in the US could soon become a reality after The House of Representatives passed a bill that have provisions to make social media inaccessible in America if Chinese investments are not divest of. The bill makes a strong case for stringent law, as per a report New York Post. The TikTok legislation, which was included in a package of bills that would send aid to Ukraine and Israel, could become law as soon as next week if the Senate moves quickly.