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Japanese government health officials are raiding a factory that produces health supplements they say have killed at least five people and hospitalized more than 100 others

A measure of inflation that is closely tracked by the Federal Reserve slipped last month in a sign that price pressures continue to ease

Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday questioned Kailash Gahlot, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Delhi's transport minister, in connection with the state's liquor policy case. People in the know said Gahlot was part of the group of ministers that gave directions to Delhi's excise department to restructure the state's excise policy. People in the know said Gahlot was questioned about his connection with Vijay Nair, AAP's then communication-in-charge and a co-accused in the case.

«Goodbye Earth» is a Netflix Original South Korean series, which is based on Kōtarō Isaka's novel «The Fool At the End of the World». «Goodbye Earth» is all set to start streaming from April 26, 2024, as per the WhatsOnNetflix report.

Helsinki's vibrant Bohemian northern district, a long breadline snaked down Helsinginkatu and then up Kustaankatu. Nearly 500 people were waiting in the freezing queue for the weekly handout of free food. Breadlines became a familiar phenomenon in Finland since the recession years of the early 1990s. It's looming again. In 2023, GDP declined 0.5% and Finland's central bank says while inflation is easing and households' purchasing power rising, GDP could contract by a further 0.2% in 2024. On the same Wednesday morning, the UN-sponsored World Happiness Report (WHR) declared Finland as the happiest country in the world for the 7th year running. As in the past, other Nordic countries, Denmark, Iceland, and Sweden were cheek by jowl to Finland.

Election Commission directed the central and state governments to remove unauthorised political advertisements from public spaces. On March 20, the Commission, following reports of non-compliance, asked for confirmation of full compliance by 5 pm the next day. This would suggest the narrow window and urgency that election managers had, that other stakeholders may fail to appreciate. Fast Action On March 18, the EC transferred the home secretaries of Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh and the Director General of Police in West Bengal. Several DMs and SPs belonging to four states were transferred on March 21. One witnessed a spate of such transfers during the recent series of five assembly elections.

real estate demand is on an upcycle, and will continue for at least the next 12 to 18 months if not longer, with supportive interest rate regime, Dhruv Agarwala, Group CEO, Housing.com said. REA India, which owns Housing.com and other platforms, reported 44 million Australian dollars revenue for the first 6 months, 21% growth over the same period last year. “The fact that interest rates have remained stable also helping and I think the expectation is that it’s only gonna come down or unless something really out of the blue happens globally, I think towards the end of the year one can actually expect a rate cut,” said Agarwala.

banned congressional staffers from using Microsoft's Copilot generative AI assistant. According to a report in Axios, the application is seen as a threat in terms of data leakage. “The Microsoft Copilot application has been deemed by the Office of Cybersecurity to be a risk to users due to the threat of leaking House data to non-House approved cloud services,” said Catherine Szpindor, the House chief administrative officer.

solar eclipse approaches this April, there is a dire need of eclipse glasses for those who wish to watch this phenomenon. There are many places where one can buy certified pair of solar eclipse glasses which they can use on April 8 to watch the full solar eclipse. However, you need to rush to buy one in stores or outlets near you since they may be scooped up by people around you as no one wants to miss such a view.

Ministry of National Defence (MND) said it detected eight Chinese military aircraft and five naval vessels operating around the nation between 6 am (local time) on Friday to 6 am (local time) on Saturday, Taiwan News reported. Following China's action, Taiwan, in response, monitored People's Liberation Army (PLA) activity and deployed appropriate forces. According to Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence, one PLA aircraft entered Taiwan's southwest air defence identification zone (ADIZ) during that time. In a post on X, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence stated, «8 PLA aircraft and 7 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 1 of the aircraft entered Taiwan's SW ADIZ. #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and employed appropriate forces to respond.»

Congress has questioned the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) closing a case against Praful Patel in the BJP-alleged irregularities in leasing aircraft for Air India, alleging that the former civil aviation minister is being let off for joining the ruling alliance after splitting NCP. The main opposition party has recycled BJP's 2014 election material, alleging a «Rs 30,000-crore Air India scam» and blaming Patel for it, and asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to come clean on his past statements against the UPA regime over the alleged «Air India scam» as well as BJP's allegations against Patel over purchasing a Mumbai property allegedly from terror accused Iqbal Mirchi's family. «Months after Praful Patel joined the BJP alliance in Maharashtra by splitting NCP, the CBI filed a closure report in a 2017 case of corruption, alleged by the BJP in its 2014 'Chargesheet',» Congress leader Pawan Khera said at an official briefing here on Saturday.

Chris Evans' triumphant return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has ignited fervent anticipation among fans, with speculation swirling about the myriad ways the esteemed actor could make his mark once again. Amidst rumors and conjecture, three tantalizing pathways emerge, each offering a unique and thrilling avenue for Evans' potential comeback.

Crypto-focused hedge fund Multicoin Capital has delivered extraordinary returns to its investors, exceeding 9,000% since its launch in 2017. 

Thousands of old bridges across the U.S. are awaiting replacement or repairs after inspectors found them in poor condition

Sukhoi Su-27 fighter jet was mistakenly downed by Russian forces over Crimea, as reported by Ukraine. The mishap occurred over the annexed peninsula, with Ukraine's Navy spokesman, Dmytro Pletenchuk, emphasizing the role of «the human factor» where an operator, driven by the prospect of receiving a medal, failed to verify the aircraft's allegiance. The incident was initially reported by Mikhail Razvozhayev, the Moscow-appointed leader in Sevastopol, who mentioned that a Russian warplane «crashed» off the Crimean coast. He confirmed that the pilot had safely ejected and was subsequently rescued. Footage shared on Russian Telegram channels depicted the aircraft ablaze during its descent, along with the pilot's parachute, according to a Newsweek report. The Crimean Wind Telegram channel suggested that the aircraft was accidentally shot down after departing from the Belbek military airfield. Pletenchuk's confirmation on television reinforced the narrative that the aircraft was indeed Russian and was destroyed by friendly fire due to an overzealous operator's mistake.

Solo Leveling" on Crunchyroll has become a popular anime after releasing 12 episodes, according to a dexerto report. The anticipation is high as it's revealed that there will be three seasons in total, comprised of six cours. With each cour expected to span approximately 12 episodes, fans eagerly await the opportunity to immerse themselves in the expansive world and intricate storyline of the upcoming seasons, dexerto reported quoting «The Bell».

Tokyo Vice season 2, anticipation mounts for the finale's release. Penned by Tony-winning playwright and showrunner J.T. Rogers, the final episode promises to deliver riveting twists and turns, propelling the series to new heights of suspense and intrigue. Following the tumultuous events of previous episodes, viewers brace themselves for the climactic showdown between protagonist Jake and the formidable antagonist Tozawa, whose ambitions threaten to plunge Japan into chaos.

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu and his deputy Chowna Mein are among 10 BJP candidates who were elected unopposed in the state assembly polls, an official said on Saturday. Khandu and nine others were elected unopposed following the closure of the nomination withdrawal period, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Pawan Kumar Sain told reporters here. Khandu was the only person to file a nomination from the Mukto assembly constituency in Tawang district, while Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein won the Chowkham seat uncontested after his lone rival Bayamso Kri of the Congress withdrew his nomination on Saturday, he said. «Single nomination paper has been filed in six assembly constituencies while in four others, opposition candidates withdrew their papers,» he said.

Space.com. Neutron star refers to the remains of a massive dead star that encountered a supernova explosion. Active companion stars of neutron stars are those that are close to neutron stars' gravitational pull, capable of stripping away material.

Asian shares have ended mostly higher in quiet, Good Friday holiday trading and European and U.S. markets were closed

A state audit has found that Vermont did not provide adequate oversight to prevent the massive fraud that occurred in ski area and other development projects funded by foreign investors’ money through a special visa program