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Amarjit Singh alias Bittu, a shooter and the main accused in the murder case of Nanakmatta Gurdwara's 'karseva' chief Baba Tarsem Singh, was killed in an encounter with the Uttarakhand Special Task Force (STF) in the Bhagwanpur area of Haridwar in the early hours of Tuesday, the state's top police officer said. Read here
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi de-facto ruler Prince Mohammed bin Salman held an official meeting recently at Al-Safa Palace in Mecca and underlined the importance of dialogue between Pakistan and India to resolve their “outstanding issues”, with a particular emphasis on the Kashmir matter, news agency PTI reported. Read here
A total solar eclipse swept across North America on Monday, captivating millions in Mexico, the United States and Canada with a chilling midday darkness. During a total solar eclipse, the Moon moves in front of the Sun, casting a shadow that completely blocks the Sun's light. This spectacle transforms the Sun into a vibrant display. Read here
The price of silver has been rising for some time owing to economic data points, geopolitical tensions and some market-specific dynamics. Last year, prices of silver advanced 7.19%, while gold gained 13% during the year. On a year-to-date basis, silver gained more than 11% till now while gold rallied nearly 15%. Silver traded at ₹81,313 per kg on April 8, while gold was at ₹70,850 per 10 gram. What next for silver? Read here
Maruti Suzuki has begun the financial year with offers on its Nexa range, with discounts of up to ₹1.5 lakh available on models like Baleno, Fronx and Jimny. These discounts include cash discounts, exchange bonuses as well as corporate discounts. The company has not included XL6 and flagship Invicto MPV models in these offers. However, these discounts may vary based on location and variant availability, which is why customers are advised to contact their nearest dealer to check the availability of discounts. Read here
Guinness World Records (GWR) took to YouTube to share a video of the world's oldest living man, a 111-year-old. In the clip, John Alfred Tinniswood, from England, shares what he thinks is the secret to his longevity. Alongside, he also offers a piece of advice for others. Read here
The surveillance camera on top of the Statue of Liberty captured a remarkable event as a rare 4.8 magnitude earthquake rattled New York City on Friday. The seismic activity, unusual for the region, shook millions of people from New York and Philadelphia skyscrapers to rural New England, causing no widespread damage but startling an area unaccustomed to tremors. Read here
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has revised the May-June examination calendar to avoid a clash with the 2024 General Elections. Candidates can download it from ssc.gov.in and check the new exam dates. Read here
After CSK returned to winning ways, MS Dhoni was reunited with his former India teammate Gautam Gambhir. Dhoni and Gambhir shared a heartwarming hug and exchanged pleasantries at the Chepauk. It was at this venue where Gambhir masterminded KKR's maiden title triumph by outlasting Dhoni's CSK in the IPL 2012 final. Read here
Suchitra Krishnamoorthi has had enough of all the questions related to her 1994 film Kabhi Haa Kabhi Naa. In an interview with Midday, the actor shared that she is ‘exhausted’ talking about Shah Rukh Khan and the film, but seems like she cannot avoid doing so either. Read here
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