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The rumors stemmed from previous reports of Kourtney Kardashian and Justin Bieber's brief romance, but Reign's response has put them to rest.

Meghan Markle may have walked away from royal duties five years ago, but if recent reports are to be believed, she’s far from done with royalty. The former actress and Duchess of Sussex is allegedly on a bizarre mission to rebrand herself as the most beloved royal—despite distancing herself from the very institution that once embraced her. From Hollywood to Buckingham Palace and back again, Meghan has spent years navigating the complexities of both stardom and monarchy. But now, sources claim she is using her royal title as a stepping stone to newfound influence in the U.S., leveraging multi-million-dollar deals, a brand-new lifestyle empire, and a carefully curated public image.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. If you are the kind who reads the inside pages of newspapers, you may have noticed a surge in fraudulent digital arrests, WhatsApp money transfer scams, online Ponzi schemes, deepfake videos of famous people recommending some fraudulent investment and investors losing money on financial derivatives. The digital system as it has evolved is at the heart of such things.

Whether you're planning a harmless prank at home or a playful trick at work, April Fools' Day 2025 is set to be a day of unforgettable laughs. This year, take your prank game to the next level and surprise your friends and family with creative, funny, and mind-bending ideas!

Vodafone Idea shares will be in focus on Tuesday as the government converts Rs 36,950 crore of the telco’s outstanding spectrum payment dues into equity, reducing its statutory liabilities and supporting its financial viability. The move will raise the Centre’s stake in Vi from 22.6% to 48.99%. At the same time, private promoters Vodafone Plc and Aditya Birla Group (ABG) will see their holdings drop to 16.1% and 9.4%, respectively, though they will retain operational control.

Kanye West has never been one to shy away from controversy, but his latest revelations about his marriage to Kim Kardashian and their children have left fans stunned. In a bombshell interview with DJ Akademiks, the 47-year-old rapper admitted that he never wanted to have kids with Kim, confessing that he regretted their relationship just two months in. «That was my fault. I didn’t want to have children with this person after the first two months of being with them, but that wasn’t God’s plan,» Kanye said, his face partially obscured by a black hooded robe—an eerie look reminiscent of the Ku Klux Klan. His confession comes amid an escalating custody battle with Kim, 44, who is reportedly gearing up for a legal fight to strip him of access to their four children—North, 11, Saint, 9, Chicago, 7, and Psalm, 5.

Donald Trump was consumed by a single question. What should he do about his national security adviser, Michael Waltz? «Should I fire him?» he asked aides and allies as the fallout continued over the stunning leak of a Signal group chat set up by Waltz, who had inadvertently added a journalist to the thread about an upcoming military strike in Yemen. In public, Trump's default position has been to defend Waltz and attack the media. On Tuesday, the day after Jeffrey Goldberg of The Atlantic broke the story about being included in the chat, the president said Waltz was a «good man» who had nothing to apologize for. But behind the scenes, Trump has been asking people inside and outside the administration what they thought he should do. He told allies that he was unhappy with the press coverage but that he did not want to be seen as caving to a media swarm, according to several people briefed on his comments. And he said he was reluctant to fire people in the senior ranks so early in his second term.

Rescue workers are struggling without proper equipment. «We are digging with our bare hands. It’s not enough,» a rescuer told the BBC. «People are screaming, ‘Help me!’ but we can’t reach them in time.»

Artificial intelligence startup Scale AI is seeking a valuation as high as $25 billion in a potential tender offer as it looks to capitalize on the booming demand for the technology, Business Insider reported on Friday, citing multiple sources. Top tech companies are racing to build AI into their products and services. Startups catering to the surge in demand for AI chips and machine learning have been a bright spot in the private funding market. Terms of California-based Scale AI's tender offer, where investors and/or the company buy shares from existing shareholders, are being discussed and the final valuation could change, the report said.

BJP MP Jagadish Shettar on Saturday raised concerns over the alleged honeytrap scandal in Karnataka, claiming that several insiders, including ministers and influential figures, are involved in it. He accused the state government of attempting to suppress the issue to prevent a political crisis and reiterated his demand for a CBI investigation. Speaking to the media, Shettar alleged that a thorough probe could expose high-profile individuals, which is why there is a concerted effort to shut down the case. «Several insiders are involved, and if a serious investigation takes place, many Karnataka ministers and important people will be implicated, which is why they want to close everything. I have insisted multiple times that the honey trap issue should be investigated by the CBI to reveal the truth, as the current government appears to be trying to suppress the matter to avoid a political collapse,» the BJP MP said. Recently, the Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a PIL seeking an independent probe by CBI or SIT into the alleged honeytrapping of legislators, public servants and judges in Karnataka.

Police recovered Flaviana’s body inside the house and Diego’s from a water tank outside. TOI reported citing the police that the couple ingested pills. Diego had also attempted to cut his throat with a sickle before entering the water tank. Moreover. a suicide note left by Diego was found that explained that they had been harassed and threatened by individuals claiming to be telecom officials from New Delhi since January. The fraudsters accused the couple of misusing their SIM card for criminal activities and threatened them with a “digital arrest.” The note ifurther dentified the alleged perpetrators as Sumit Birra and Anil Yadav.

7.7 magnitude earthquake that was felt across Myanmar, Thailand, China, and Vietnam, Indian tourists in Bangkok safely returned to New Delhi Airport on Saturday, recounting the difficulties they faced in getting back home. Speaking to ANI at Delhi airport, Bharati Khurana described the challenges they encountered due to emergency closures in the city. «The situation is fine now, but yesterday it was very bad. We went out to the market, but it was closed due to the emergency.

Barry Ritholtz had a hard time writing his first book, «Bailout Nation.»

BEIJING — In the latest step toward building a revenue-generating robotaxi business, Chinese start-up Pony.ai said it has obtained China's first permit to charge fares for fully driverless taxis in core parts of a business district of Shenzhen.

Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has officially recognized two culturally significant words in its latest update—spice bag from Ireland and gigil from the Philippines. The OED recognizes these words because of their cultural significance that reflects their impact on daily spoken language. For about 20 years, the spice bag has ruled Irish fast-food establishments, while gigil demonstrates the Filipino emotion of deep cuteness or affection.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. If you’ve taken a ride in one of those blue-and-white BluSmart EVs at Delhi airport, you might not have guessed its link to a stock that’s been making headlines for all the wrong reasons. Gensol Engineering, tied to BluSmart through its common promoter Anmol Jaggi, has seen its stock crash nearly 80% from its peak amid allegations of falsified debt records.

Justice Yashwant Varma, from whose residence burnt cash was allegedly found, met a team of lawyers on Wednesday, ahead of his appearance before an in-house inquiry committee. According to sources, the high court judge sought legal opinion from senior advocates Siddharth Aggarwal, Maneka Guruswamy, Arundhati Katju and advocate Tara Narula who visited his Lutyens' Delhi residence. The three-member in-house committee appointed by the Supreme Court is expected to meet Justice Varma this week. The committee visited Justice Varma's 30, Tughlak Crescent residence here on Tuesday as it commenced its inquiry into the allegations against him. Chief Justice Sheel Nagu of the High Court of Punjab and Haryana, Chief Justice G S Sandhawalia of the High Court of Himachal Pradesh and Karnataka High Court Justice Anu Sivaraman were inside Justice Varma's residence for around 30-35 minutes. The findings of the crucial inquiry will decide the fate of Justice Varma who is facing allegations that «four to five semi-burnt sacks of Indian currency notes» were found at his home following a fire on March 14.

chef Pam Pichaya Soontornyanakij's modern Thai-Cantonese storytelling. Diners eat inside a stunning Sino-Portuguese building where chef Pam's family lived and made traditional Chinese medicines for over 100 years. The space retains its charm and character. Dark molasses floors, exposed brick and jungle murals create a captivating blend of old and new, while a wall of medicinal brown bottles and kombucha-filled glass jars hints at Potong's alchemical artistry. Pam's philosophy rests on 5    elements — salt, acid, spice, texture and the Maillard reaction — each woven into an 11- course tasting menu. The dishes — modern interpretation of Pad Thai, a crab dish with roe, and duck — are beautifully composed, with bold yet familiar flavours, and presentations that avoid unnecessary frills.

Timothée Chalamet had enough of Kylie Jenner’s over-the-top affection? That’s the burning question swirling around Hollywood as insiders claim the Oscar-nominated actor is putting a hard stop to their high-profile public displays of affection. While their whirlwind romance had tongues wagging at major award shows, recent sightings suggest the heat has cooled—at least on Chalamet’s side. His cold shoulder at a recent tennis match has fueled speculation that the Dune star is growing increasingly wary of how his connection to the Kardashian empire is shaping his reputation.

The Atlantic magazine's Jeffrey Goldberg reported that he had been added to a Signal message group which apparently included Vice-President JD Vance and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. He said he had seen classified military plans for US strikes on Houthi rebels, including weapons packages, targets and timing, two hours before the bombs struck. The report sparked a firestorm of criticism from opposition Democrats and concerns among several Republicans. Several Democrats are calling for resignations of some Trump officials involved. Amid this, it has now emerged that Trump's national security adviser Mike Waltz and JD Vance celebrated the elimination of Houthi commander in the leaked group chat. ALSO READ: 'Elon, I want to thank you': Trump makes it official, makes big statement amid Tesla Takedown protests

Joe Biden and his wife, Jill Biden, are adjusting to life after the White House. The couple recently made their first major public appearance since leaving office, at a star-studded Broadway show.