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Two families from India and Romania were trying to cross into the US, officials say.

The telecom subscriber base in the country grew marginally to 1,170.75 million in January, driven by net customer gain in the fixed line segment, according to a sector regulator TRAI report released on Friday. The net gain in the wireline segment was 0.28 million customers while mobile telephony recorded a net gain of 0.09 million subscribers. Even though Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel jointly added 0.29 million new customers, the gain was offset by BSNL and Vodafone Idea (VIL) losing 0.28 million customers. "The number of telephone subscribers in India increased from 1,170.38 million at the end of December 2022 to 1,170.75 million at the end of January 2023, thereby showing a monthly growth rate of 0.03 percent," the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India said in the subscriber report for the month of January 2023. The wireline or fixed line connections in the country increased to 27.73 million in January from 27.45 million in December. The growth in the wireline se...

China's cyberspace regulator will conduct a cybersecurity review of products sold in the country by US memory chip manufacturer Micron Technology, the regulator said on Friday. The move, which comes amid a spat over chip technology between Washington and Beijing, is aimed at protecting the security of the supply chain for critical information infrastructure, prevent hidden risks and safeguard national security, the Cyberspace Administration of China said in a brief statement. It gave no other details, including which Micron products it was reviewing. The United States has imposed a series of export controls on chipmaking technology to China for fear it could be used to produce chips for applications such as artificial intelligence which could be used by China's military, and blacklisted a number of China's largest chip firms, including Micron rival Yangtze Memory Technologies Co Ltd . Micron, one of the world's largest memory chip makers, did not respond immediatel...

Andrew Tate and his brother are to be moved from custody into house arrest, a Romanian judge rules.

Do Kwon, the cryptocurrency entrepreneur behind two digital currencies that lost an estimated $40 billion (nearly Rs. 3,28,500 crore) or more last year, has been charged with fraud by US prosecutors. An eight-count indictment against Kwon was made public in the US District Court in Manhattan, several hours after news of his arrest earlier Thursday in Montenegro. Lawyers for Kwon in the United States did not immediately respond to requests for comment after business hours. Thursday's indictment charges Kwon, a South Korean national who co-founded Terraform Labs and developed the TerraUSD and Luna currencies, with two counts each of securities fraud, wire fraud, commodities fraud and conspiracy. The criminal case follows related US Securities and Exchange Commission civil charges against Kwon and Terraform last month. Kwon had been a fugitive for several months, and South Korean authorities issued an arrest warrant for him last September. South Korean police said o...

There's only one place where the who's who of celeb-dom are gathering tonight – the opening of the brand new Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Mumbai. Just how starry is the event? Here's a clue – the rarely spotted Rajinikanth, no less, made an appearance, dressed simply in black and accompanied by daughter Soundarya. Bollywood showed up in numbers – Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh held hands, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan brought daughter Aaradhya along, as she does, Alia Bhatt glittered in a saree and Salman Khan struck a pose with Shah Rukh Khan's family – wife Gauri, son Aryan and daughter Suhana. Two special guests flew in all the way from Los Angeles – Priyanka Chopra and husband Nick Jonas were pictured at Mumbai airport this afternoon with daughter Malti Marie (on her first visit to India). Just hours later, Priyanka and Nick were at the Ambani event, looking most glam. Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh setting couple goals as usual. God knows we don...

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

The bloc includes nations such as Japan and Australia, but the UK's economy will only get a small boost.

The highly-watched trial draws to a close as the jury decides who crashed into whom

This week's shooting in Nashville has highlighted the small cohort of people in the US who have been caught up in multiple mass shootings.

Zeenat Aman has been trending ever since she made her Instagram debut in February. Now, in her recent post, the veteran actress spoke about the lack of visibility of "older women in the public eye." In her long post, the Amar Akbar Anthony actress shared some stories about how her mother and friends supported her in her life. She also mentioned her stepmother, who doted on her sons. She started her note with these words, "We see very few older women in the public eye. It's not something I thought about when I was young, but now that I myself am silver-haired, I feel their absence. It's a puzzling phenomenon, simply because older women mould, protect and nurture us in so many ways worthy of celebration. There is just no substitute for the wisdom of experience and years."   "My entire life I have known older women who have anchored me. My mother, yes, but others too. My friend Khadija whose generosity towards me was unsurpassed and who, being widowed yo...

The Vatican says there has been "a marked improvement" in the 86-year-old pontiff's health.

The outspoken critic of Rwanda's government arrives in America days after being released from prison.

The suspect was arrested at Boston's airport before boarding a one-way fight to Guatemala.

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dmitry Muratov is looking for hope in his country's younger generation.

Finished in 1986, the Bataan plant in the Philippines has never produced a kilowatt of electricity.

The Sabrina The Teenage Witch actress says she was near Monday's deadly Nashville school shooting.

The King joked with his hosts as he impressed with his language skills at a lavish banquet.

Finally, the much-awaited trailer of magnum opus Ponniyin Selvan 2 was released on Wednesday. The 3-minute-long trailer, starring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Vikram, Jayam Ravi, Karthi and Trisha Krishnan, offers a sneak peek into the sequel with some breathtaking visuals and action sequence. The trailer starts with the news of Arunmozhi Varman aka Ponniyin Selvan's (played by Jayam Ravi) death. In the next frame, we can see some power-packed action sequences led by Aditha Karikalan (played by Vikram), who has been offered to rule the other half of the Chola Kingdom.  However, it seems Arunmozhi Varman aka Ponniyin Selvan is alive as Kundavai (played by Trisha) questions him about who saved his life, to which he answers, "Nandini". Next, we see Nandini planning to avenge the death of her father as she can be heard saying, "We will destroy the Cholas." Towards the end of the trailer, Nandini, who plays the love interest of Aditha Karikalan, comes face to face him....

An expert witness faces a testy cross-examination as tries to lay out the science of the collision.

As the role-playing game inspires another Hollywood adaptation, we look at its enduring popularity.

Gay sex is already illegal in Uganda but a tough new law threatens the places where some seek refuge.

Average rents in the Emirate rose by more than a third last year as soaring demand outstripped supply.

Priyanka Chopra seems to have empowered many voices in the Hindi film industry since she revealed her experience of having 'beef with people' as the prime reason behind her exit from Bollywood. Reacting to a news article covering Priyanka Chopra's version of the truth, singer-composer Amaal Mallik wrote on Twitter , "Well it's something that I face on a daily basis. When fans ask me why I don't do as many Bollywood films? Now you know ;) The truth about campism, bootlicking & powerplay within #Bollywood needs to come out more often...See what they tried to do to this amazing woman..." During a conversation with Dax Shepherd on his podcast 'Armchair Expert ', Priyanka Chopra revealed why she started looking for work in the US, saying, "I was being pushed into a corner in the industry. I had people not casting me, I had beef with people, I am not good at playing that game so I kind of was tired of the politics and I said I needed a break. ...

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, on Tuesday, treated her Insta family to a new clip and poster of Mani Ratnam's magnum opus Ponniyin Selvan 2. Ahead of the trailer launch, Aishwarya dropped a clip that offers a glimpse of her character Nandini. In the video, Aishwarya is looking at a distance with a mysterious expression. Sharing the post, she simply dropped folded hands emoticon in the caption. A while ago, she also dropped a poster featuring her and Vikram. In the poster, Aishwarya can be seen lighting some diyas (earthen lamps), while in the background, Vikram appears worried. Sharing the poster, the actress wrote, "Fire in their eyes. Love in their hearts. Blood on their swords. The Cholas will be back to fight for the throne! #PS2TrailerFromMarch29 # PS2 #PonniyinSelvan2 #ManiRatnam." Soon after Aishwarya Rai Bachchan shared the posts, her fans flooded the comment section. A user wrote, "Can't wait to see the beautiful Queen Nandini," while another wrote, ...

Actor Ram Charan turned 38 on Monday and he celebrated his birthday in a special way with his friends, family and members of the film industry. A grand party was organised in Hyderabad for Ram Charan. From RRR director SS Rajamouli to Nagarjuna and Vijay Deverakonda, stalwarts of the Telugu industry marked their presence at the bash. Pictures and videos of stars arriving at the venue went viral on social media. In the pictures captured by the paparazzi, we can also see Oscar-winning composer MM Keeravaani attending Ram Charan's birthday celebrations. MM Keeravaani was also pictured at the event. SS Rajamouli at Ram Charan's birthday bash.  Vijay Deverakonda also attended Ram Charan's birthday bash. Rana Daggubati also attended birthday bash. Birthday boy Ram Charan made a stylish entry with his wife Upasana at the party. Ram Charan opted for a black shirt that he paired with black pants. Upasana looked gorgeous in a blue dress. The couple is expecting the...

Taken all together, Kim Jong Un's tests in the past fortnight have concerned analysts.

Authorities say nine men survived a collapsed gold mine in South Kivu.

A man suing Gwyneth Paltrow over a ski crash says it sounded "like someone was out of control".

After surviving a mass shooting in Illinois, a woman visiting Nashville confronts media.

His proposed changes provoked an outpouring of anger from nearly all parts of Israeli society.

Tens of thousands demonstrate after the removal of Yoav Gallant - who spoke out against controversial judicial reforms.

Website and app Rumble says it offers an uncensored rival to the likes of YouTube and Twitter.

Hundreds of families have refused to give up looking for loved ones, whether they find them dead or alive.

We heard harrowing stories from residents as they stood amongst the ruins of their home.

A collectivist culture and the lack of pressure on social media companies have made online abuse rampant.

Yoav Gallant is sacked by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after opposing the controversial shake-up.

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas, who welcomed their daughter Malti Marie last year, are enjoying parenthood to the fullest. Often the couple shares pictures on their respective Instagram profiles playing with their daughters. However, on Sunday, Priyanka shared a video on her Instagram handle giving a glimpse of her and Nick's "Saturday night," and it's so relatable. In the video, the couple can be seen sitting in a restaurant enjoying their meal, but they both appear tired and sleepy. Towards the end, Nick can be seen shaking his head and dancing to the music while Priyanka laughs her heart out on seeing her husband. The text on the video read, "When mom and dad try to do Saturday night." Soon after she shared the post, Nick's brother Kevin Jonas commented, "I feel this." A fan wrote, "ha! true story."  Watch the video below:  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Priyanka (@priya...