For India, Pannun case may be an unpleasant one

US Envoy Eric Garcetti Charges India Again on Pannun Plot, MEA Jaishankar Replies| Oneindia News

US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, discussed the alleged foiled assassination attempt of Khalistani leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in a podcast, stressing respect for "red lines" between nations. He emphasized the gravity of government involvement in criminal activities and the importance of adhering to legal frameworks. #USAmbassador #EricGarcetti #Pannun #GurpatwantSinghPannun #GarcettiBiden #Biden #PMModi #USIndia #SJaishankar #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~ED.155~

Kejriwal Arrest: SFJ’s Pannun Claims Khalistani Groups Funded Aam Aadmi Party: Report| Oneindia News

Khalistani leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun accuses AAP of receiving $16 million from Khalistani groups. He alleges Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal offered to secure Bhullar's release for funds. Kejriwal, facing Delhi excise policy scam charges, is in ED custody. AAP disputes claims of discarding evidence. Delhi Minister Atishi defends ED's independence, urging adherence to constitutional principles. #Khalistan #GurpatwantSinghPannun #AAP #ArvindKejriwal #Kejriwalarrested #DelhiNews #AAPPunjab #ED #KejriwalED #AtishiMarlena #2024elections #Indianews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~ED.102~

Apple May Be Ready to Support RCS by Fall

Apple May Be Ready , to Support RCS by Fall. On March 29, Google briefly highlighted a part of the Google Messages page stating that Apple is preparing to roll out Rich Communication Services (RCS) support this fall. On March 29, Google briefly highlighted a part of the Google Messages page stating that Apple is preparing to roll out Rich Communication Services (RCS) support this fall. Some of the page's sections read, "coming soon on iOS" and "better messaging for all," TechCrunch reports. Apple has announced it will be adopting RCS in the fall of 2024. Once that happens, it will mean a better messaging experience for everyone, Via Google page description. Apple confirmed that it was developing RCS support last November. While RCS will not eliminate the "green bubble-blue bubble" differentiation between Android and iPhone users. it will allow Android users to send iPhone users hi-res media within their native messaging app. New RCS features, such as Photomoji, improved voice note audio quality and more, were announced by Google last year. According to the tech giant, 1 billion people use RCS each month. The news of Apple's upcoming RCS support comes as the company is being sued by the U.S. Department of Justice over alleged monopolistic practices, TechCrunch reports. The lawsuit mentions "green bubbles" as a user security issue

China-Based Hackers Hit With Sanctions and Indictments Over Cyber Attacks

China-Based Hackers , Hit With Sanctions and Indictments , Over Cyber Attacks. ABC reports that the United States has sanctioned hackers based in China over alleged attacks on critical U.S. infrastructure. According to the U.S. Treasury Department, a state-sponsored front company has provided cover for multiple cyber attacks on U.S. infrastructure. . Sanctions by the U.S. and the United Kingdom have targeted representatives of Wuhan Xiaoruizhi Science and Technology Company Ltd. (Wuhan XRZ). The U.S. Treasury Department alleges that Wuhan XRZ acts as a China-based Ministry of State Security (MSS) front company. . ABC reports that the allegations include malicious cyber operations that include the 2020 spear phishing operation against the U.S. Naval Academy. . ABC reports that the allegations include malicious cyber operations that include the 2020 spear phishing operation against the U.S. Naval Academy. . On March 25, the U.S. Justice Department indicted seven individuals on charges stemming from their alleged involvement with these malicious operations. On March 25, the U.S. Justice Department indicted seven individuals on charges stemming from their alleged involvement with these malicious operations. The Justice Department will not tolerate efforts by the Chinese government to intimidate Americans who serve the public, silence the dissidents who are protected by American laws, or steal from American businesses, Merrick Garland, Attorney General statement, via ABC. This case serves as a reminder of the ends to which the Chinese government is willing to go to target and intimidate its critics, including launching malicious cyber operations aimed at threatening the national security of the United States and our allies, Merrick Garland, Attorney General statement, via ABC. ABC reports that court documents show that the hackers targeted politicians and other prominent officials with "tracking links.". The Conspirators used this method to enable more direct and sophisticated targeting of recipients' home routers and other electronic devices, including those of high-ranking U.S. government officials and politicians and election campaign staff from both major U.S. political parties, Court documents, via ABC. The Conspirators used this method to enable more direct and sophisticated targeting of recipients' home routers and other electronic devices, including those of high-ranking U.S. government officials and politicians and election campaign staff from both major U.S. political parties, Court documents, via ABC

US Government Sues Apple Over Smartphone Market Monopoly, Details Inside | Oneindia News

The US Justice Department takes on tech giant Apple in a blockbuster antitrust lawsuit, alleging monopolistic practices in the smartphone market. The lawsuit accuses Apple of exploiting its market power to extract higher fees from consumers and developers. Get all the details and the latest updates on this high-stakes legal battle. #USNews #USSuesApple #USvsApple #USA #Apple #USGovernment #SmartphoneMarket #USJusticeDepartment #AppleNews #Oneindia ~PR.274~ED.194~

'More than a dozen states have joined the Justice Department in filing the antitrust lawsuit'

Kim Kardashian & Kamala Harris: Inside White House Roundtable on Criminal Justice Reform | Oneindia

Go behind closed doors as Kim Kardashian joins Vice President Kamala Harris at the White House for a crucial roundtable discussion on criminal justice reform. Witness their collaborative efforts and passionate advocacy for second chances and meaningful change. #KimKardashian #KamalaHarris #WhiteHouse #WhiteHouseRoundTable #JoeBiden #TheKardashians #VPKamalaHarris #Oneindia ~PR.274~HT.101~HT.98~GR.122~

Biden Is Giving $6 Billion to Micron Technology for Semiconductor Production

Biden Is Giving $6 Billion , to Micron Technology , for Semiconductor Production. On April 25, President Biden will travel to Syracuse, NY, to announce over $6 billion in federal grants that his administration is awarding to Micron Technology, NPR reports. . Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, who was heavily involved in enacting the CHIPS and Science Act, issued a statement about the investment. . This is the federal government taking back the reins, putting money where its mouth is when we say we want the future of tech to be stamped: 'Made in America.', Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, via statement. Micron will invest $100 billion of the funds to construct a manufacturing facility in Syracuse. Schumer referred to the plan as "quite a great return" on the government's investment. A factory will also be built in Boise, Idaho, NPR reports. . That facility is expected to be ready for production by 2026, while two New York factories will likely be ready by 2028 and 2029. The White House estimates that the projects could create 20,000 jobs in construction and manufacturing. in addition to "tens of thousands of indirect jobs in the regions," NPR reports. . The CHIPS and Science Act has also provided funding for Intel, TSMC and Samsung

FTC to Decide Whether Noncompete Agreements Should Be Banned

FTC to Decide , Whether Noncompete Agreements , Should Be Banned. After receiving over 26,000 public comments about the issue, the Federal Trade Commission is set to deliver its verdict on April 30, NPR reports. . The commission said that if approved, the final rule "would generally prevent most employers from using noncompete clauses.". The commission said that if approved, the final rule "would generally prevent most employers from using noncompete clauses.". Approximately one in five Americans, spanning minimum wage workers to CEOs, are subject to noncompete agreements, the FTC estimates. . The Biden administration says that these types of agreements hurt workers by decreasing wages. The White House also argues that these agreements harm the U.S. economy because entrepreneurship isn't allowed to freely flourish. . FTC Chair Lina M. Khan issued a statement when the proposed ban was initially introduced. The freedom to change jobs is core to economic liberty and to a competitive, thriving economy, FTC Chair Lina M. Khan, via statement. Noncompetes block workers from freely switching jobs, depriving them of higher wages and better working conditions, and depriving businesses of a talent pool that they need to build and expand, FTC Chair Lina M. Khan, via statement. Businesses argue that noncompete agreements are essential for safeguarding investments and proprietary information. Those businesses also question whether the agency has the power "to regulate such agreements," NPR reports. . If the FTC votes to issue a final rule, enforcement wouldn't occur for 180 days, and legal challenges would likely ensue.

Fears of Potential Iranian Attack Drive US Stocks Down Nearly 500 Points

Fears of Potential Iranian Attack , Drive US Stocks Down , Nearly 500 Points. CNN reports that United States stocks dropped on April 12 amid rising tensions in the Middle East pushing traders to seek safe havens like gold and bonds. CNN reports that United States stocks dropped on April 12 amid rising tensions in the Middle East pushing traders to seek safe havens like gold and bonds. By mid-afternoon, the Dow had fallen 1.4%, the S&P 500 went down 1.6%, and the Nasdaq dropped 1.8%. The dip came after the White House announced that both the U.S. and Israel are on alert for a potential attack by Iran or its allies. The dip came after the White House announced that both the U.S. and Israel are on alert for a potential attack by Iran or its allies. The warning comes after Iran accused Israel of a deadly airstrike on a consulate in Damascus, Syria. . The news also sent oil prices up amid fears of regional tensions escalating as a result of the ongoing war in Gaza. . The news also sent oil prices up amid fears of regional tensions escalating as a result of the ongoing war in Gaza. . Brent crude futures jumped up to $90.42 a barrel, and West Texas Intermediate crude futures increased to $86.65 a barrel. Those geopolitical concerns and subsequent rising oil prices sent investors to safe havens like gold futures, which rose to $2,379 a troy ounce. Those geopolitical concerns and subsequent rising oil prices sent investors to safe havens like gold futures, which rose to $2,379 a troy ounce. CNN reports that Americans' opinions of the economy have dipped in the past few months amid persistently high inflation. The geopolitical fears come as investors are already contending with concerns that the Federal Reserve could wait to bring interest rates down from a 23-year high. Officials at the Fed have signaled that further rate hikes could still be on the way if the central bank's efforts to fight inflation stall.

Landfill fire envelops New Delhi in smoke

Paris Olympics 2024: HS Prannoy, Exclusive Interview with Badminton Sensation| Oneindia News

As the Paris Olympics approach, Indian athletes are enduring rigorous training in pursuit of victory. In an exciting interview, we talk with badminton star HS Prannoy during the inauguration of the Victor showroom in the National Capital, New Delhi. Join us as we explore his intense preparations, the challenges he faces, and the thrilling journey leading up to Paris. #HSPrannoy #HSPrannoy #Prannoy #BadmintonMedal #OlympicsIndia Badminton #BadmintonOlympics #Olympics2024 #PairsOlympics2024 #Sportsnews #Victor #Worldnews #Oneindia #OneindiaNews ~HT.97~ED.102~

Elon Musk to meet PM Modi in April, announce investment plans in India | Oneindia

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is scheduled to visit India this month for a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. According to Reuters, Musk is anticipated to unveil investment plans in the country, including the establishment of a new factory. The billionaire entrepreneur is slated to meet PM Modi during the final week of April in New Delhi. Additionally, Musk will make a separate announcement regarding his plans for India, as per two undisclosed sources cited by Reuters. Earlier reports suggested that Tesla officials would explore potential sites for a manufacturing facility in India, representing a substantial investment estimated at around $2 billion. #ElonMusk #PMModi #InvestmentPlans #India #Tesla #BusinessNews #GlobalRelations #EconomicDevelopment #SustainableFuture #TechInnovation ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.101~GR.123~