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Hundreds participate in 'Hassan Chalo' protest against Prajwal Revanna

In Karnataka's Hassan, a march was to demand justice for victims of alleged sexual abuse by suspended JD(S) leader Prajwal Revanna. The participants urged for the arrest of the accused. Organized by 'Naveddu Nilladiddare' human rights collective, the march included various civil society groups and activists. They condemned the exploitation of victims for political gain and calling for the removal of circulating videos of assault.

Cyclone Remal updates: Bangladesh evacuates hundreds of thousands as a severe cyclone approaches from the Bay of Bengal

On Sunday, Bangladesh intensified its evacuation efforts in vulnerable areas in anticipation of the severe cyclonic storm 'Remal,' which is expected to make landfall by evening or midnight. The storm is forecasted to bring a significant tidal surge and heavy rainfall to the coastal districts of Satkhira and Cox's Bazar.

Hundreds of hostages, mostly women and children, are rescued from Boko Haram extremists in Nigeria

350 hostages, including 209 children and 135 women, rescued from Boko Haram extremists in Sambisa Forest, highlighting the ongoing threat to Nigerian schools and the prevalence of abductions in conflict-affected regions

Pakistan evacuates hundreds of students from Kyrgyz capital

More than 650 Pakistani students were being repatriated from Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan's foreign minister said on Sunday, after clashes broke out between locals and foreigners near student accommodation in the capital Bishkek. Local media said more than 11,000 Pakistanis are studying across Kyrgyzstan, which is particularly popular with medical students. srq/ecl/sn

Microsoft asks hundreds of China staff to relocate as tensions with US simmer

Amid strained US-China relations, Microsoft asks 700-800 Chinese engineers in its China-based cloud and AI operations to consider relocating outside the country, offering transfers to the US, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. This move follows US scrutiny on Chinese imports. Microsoft reaffirms commitment to China while navigating regulatory challenges.

Two dead, hundreds injured as riots sweep New Caledonia

Two people were killed and hundreds injured in New Caledonia during a second night of rioting, as anger over constitutional reforms from Paris boiled over. The violence began as pro-independence demonstrations and has spiraled into three days of the worst violence seen on the French Pacific archipelago since the 1980s. Despite heavily armed security forces fanning out across the capital Noumea and the ordering of a nighttime curfew, rioting continued overnight virtually unabated.

Walmart to lay off hundreds of corporate staff, relocate others, source says

Workers at the U.S. retail giant's smaller offices in Dallas, Atlanta and Toronto are being asked to move to other central hubs such as Walmart's corporate base in Bentonville, Arkansas, as well as Hoboken, New Jersey, or Sunnyvale, California, the source told Reuters. Walmart will close those smaller hubs later this year, the source added.

Hundreds dead and missing in Afghanistan flash floods

Over 300 deaths in Baghlan due to heavy rains. UNICEF, WHO, and Save the Children provide aid to 600,000 affected people, half of them children. Urgent assistance needed in flood-impacted districts, as Afghanistan faces challenges with climate change.

Flash floods kill more than 300 people in northern Afghanistan after heavy rains, UN says

300 Afghans perish in Baghlan floods, with the World Food Agency offering aid. The Taliban government reports substantial deaths in northern Afghanistan. Human rights concerns raised by U.N. Special Rapporteur Bennett amid ongoing rescue efforts and evacuations.

Flash floods kill hundreds and injure many others in Afghanistan, Taliban says

Flash floods triggered by seasonal rains in Afghanistan have resulted in the deaths of hundreds of people and caused injuries to a "significant number," according to a Taliban official on Saturday. The floods primarily affected the northern region of the country. The province of Baghlan suffered the most from the deluge on Friday, with preliminary reports from officials indicating at least 50 fatalities and widespread property damage across multiple districts.

Skipper Shubman Gill, Sai Susharsan tons guide Gujarat Titans to 35-run win over Chennai Super Kings

​​ Sudharsan struck 103 off 51 balls with five fours and seven sixes while Gill scored season's first ton -- a sublime 104 off 55 balls with half a dozen sixes to help GT post a daunting 231 for 3 after being sent into bat.

K-Pop giant HYBE accuses subsidiary agency ADOR’s CEO Min Hee Jin of embezzling ‘hundreds of millions of won’

The ongoing conflict between K-pop powerhouse HYBE and its affiliate agency ADOR has a fresh development! HYBE has leveled allegations against ADOR's CEO, Min Hee Jin, asserting that she encouraged an employee to engage in embezzlement totaling "hundreds of millions of won" by subcontracting work to multiple companies. Furthermore, HYBE contends that the employee in question continued to receive substantial payments from advertisers without informing HYBE of these transactions.

Brazil flood: Hundreds of towns underwater; toll rises to 90, over 150,000 displaced

Tesla to cut hundreds more jobs in Musk cost push

Tesla plans to implement further job cuts beyond the recent layoff of over 10 percent of its workforce as part of its cost-cutting measures amid challenges in the electric vehicle market, according to a report by US media. Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, expressed a commitment to stringent headcount and cost reduction in an email, targeting executives who retain staff not meeting high standards.

Bangladesh repatriates Hundreds of Myanmar Junta troops after fighting on the border

We see ourselves opening hundreds and hundreds of hotels over time in India: Elie Maalouf, CEO, IHG Hotels & Resorts

IHG Hotels & Resorts announces plans to double its presence in India to 100 hotels within five years. Strong signing performance in 2023 led to deals across luxury, premium, and essentials categories, with a focus on midscale and upper midscale segments. IHG targets high-growth secondary markets while expanding its diverse brand portfolio.

Iran attacks Israel with hundreds of drones and missiles; 'minor damage' to army base reported

Amazon Web Services lays off hundreds of tech, sales staff: report

Amazon Web Services has laid off a few hundred employees in its unit that works on technology for physical retail stores, and several hundred more in its sales, marketing and global services division, news site The Information reported on Wednesday.

France to deliver hundreds of armoured vehicles to Ukraine, defence minister says

French Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu announced that France will deliver "hundreds" of armoured vehicles to Ukraine by early next year as part of a new military aid package. These armoured personnel carriers are crucial for troop mobility along the extensive frontline. France is replacing its old VAB carriers with new ones, and the retired ones are being sent directly to Ukraine.

Smriti Mandhana, Richa Ghosh only Indians picked in Hundred draft

Mandhana and Richa secured places in the Hundred Draft with Southern Brave and Birmingham Phoenix respectively. Undrafted players like Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma hope for a chance via Vitality Wild Cards.

India pummel England for record win

India played a perfect Test match to achieve their biggest victory against England. They deviated from their usual template, played aggressively, delayed the declaration, and showed that they can counter Bazball with conventional cricket. They head into the fourth Test with confidence.

Fear of BCCI backlash, ECB turns down Lalit Modi offer to buy "The Hundred": Reports

The ECB isn't ready to completely let go its ownership on their flagship property but also at the same time is worried about potential pitfalls of a partnership as "dealing with Modi would jeopardise its relationship with the BCCI."

Thousand years the new hundred years?

It may not be a stretch to believe that thousand years is the new hundred, considering millennials seem to have taken over the world.