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Weekly Tech Recap: We've seen a whirlwind of activity shaping the world of technology, including OpenAI delivering a much-needed upgrade to ChatGPT, Meta testing its AI chatbot on WhatsApp and Instagram, and Google Gemini AI confirmed to be coming to Oppo and OnePlus devices. So, without further ado, let's dive in and take a look at the tech developments that made headlines this week.

Momofuku, a food and restaurant brand started by chef David Chang, says it won’t defend its trademark on the name “chile crunch” after it sparked an outcry by sending cease-and-desist letters to other businesses using the term

The ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft said they will delay their planned exit from Minneapolis to July 1 after city officials decided Wednesday to push back the start of an ordinance that increases driver pay

Big banks warned of an uncertain year ahead after mixed financial results during the first quarter in an environment of stubbornly high inflation and geopolitical clashes in Europe, the Middle East and elsewhere

Drug regulators in Europe have found no evidence that popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are linked to a higher risk of suicidal thoughts or actions

market valuation of seven out of the ten most valued companies surged by ₹59,404.85 crore during the holiday-shortened last week, with Bharti Airtel and ICICI Bank emerging as the biggest gainers, PTI reported. In the ranking of top-10 firms, Reliance Industries (RIL) maintained its position as the most valued company, followed by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Bharti Airtel, State Bank of India (SBI), Infosys, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), ITC, and Hindustan Unilever (HUL). Also Read | Bitcoin tumbles nearly 8%, settling at $63,000 from March-April highs amid the Israel-Iran crisis Stock markets remained closed on Thursday, April 11, due to Eid-Ul-Fitr celebrations.

Authorities in the Russian city of Orenburg, near the border with Kazakhstan, have announced a mass evacuation from there after water levels in the Ural River rose further, threatening the area with more flooding

Kansas will increase what have been among the lowest benefits in the U.S. for workers who are injured or killed on the job

Official customs data show China’s exports contracted in March after growing in the first two months of the year

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PBKS batsman Ashutosh Sharma slogged a delivery from Yuzvendra Chahal to the leg side for two runs. However, debutant Tanush Kotiyan was quick to the ball and flicked it to deep midwicket. The throw wasn't exactly accurate and Samson had to stretch to get to the ball and then use the pace of the delivery to smash the stumps and take the vital wicket of Liam Livingstone.

KKR vs LSG IPL 2024: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will take on Lucknow Supergiants (LSG) at home on April 14. It will be KKR’s 5th match in IPL 2024. They have won 3 matches in the tournament so far, standing at number 2 on the points table.

Israel-Iran Tensions: Iran on April 13 launched a drone attack against Israel, which it blames for an attack on its embassy in Damascus (Syria). This marks the first wave of direct military assault amid high-strung tensions between Israel and Iran, raising alarms for a wider regional conflict.

Mint explains how deep is the job crisis for the vast number of young people who join the labour force every year. India experienced mostly jobless growth in the first 19 years of the current century, a period when India had seen stable governments under three different prime ministers. At the national level, employment grew at an annual rate of 1.6% between 2000 and 2012 and then stagnated with a 0.01% rise till 2019, even as the economy grew at 6-7% on average during those years.

HDFC Bank and Jio Financial will also report their quarterly earnings during the week. Q4 earnings to watchout for this week

Israel, in a significant development, has demanded 'terrorist' tag for Iran's revolutionary guards corps after drone strikes by the latter on its territory, reports said on April 14. According to the reports, Israel placed a request with the United Nations Security Council to hold a meeting to unequivocally condemn Iran. Designate its Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organisation.

Israel early Sunday after Iran launched hundreds of drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles in an unprecedented revenge mission that pushed the Middle East closer to a regionwide war. The attack marked the first time Iran has launched a direct military assault on Israel, despite decades of enmity dating back to the country's 1979 Islamic Revolution. Condemnation from the United Nations chief and others was swift, with France saying Iran «is risking a potential military escalation,» Britain calling the attack «reckless» and Germany saying Iran and its proxies «must stop it immediately.» The Israeli military's spokesman, Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, said Iran fired scores of drones, cruise missiles and ballistic missiles — with the vast majority intercepted outside Israel's borders. He said warplanes intercepted over 10 cruise missiles alone, also outside Israeli airspace.

Iran's drone strike on Israel, India on April 14 issued a statement pushing for a scaledown in Iran-Israel face-off. India is concerned over the new emerging realities in the region, a statement by the External Affairs ministry said. «seriously concerned at the escalation of hostilities between Israel and Iran which threatens the peace and security in the region,» the statement read.

Iran launched drones into Israel in retaliation to the air strike on its embassy in Syria, the UK moved several additional Royal Air Force jets and air refuelling tankers to the region, the country's Ministry of Defence said in a statement on Sunday. It said the deployed jets will intercept airborne attacks within range of the UK's existing mission. «In response to increased Iranian threats and the growing risk of escalation in the Middle East, the UK Government has been working with partners across the region to encourage de-escalation and prevent further attacks,» the statement read.

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) national president Chandrababu Naidu has condemned the attack on Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy and demanded the Election Commission of India (ECI) for an «impartial and unbiased» inquiry into the incident. Taking to X, the former Chief Minister said, «I strongly condemn the attack on @ysjagan. I request the @ECISVEEP to initiate an impartial and unbiased inquiry into the incident and punish the responsible officials.»