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Apple Delivers Best-Ever Quarter, Powered by iPhones, Services
Apple has posted record results for the final three months of last year, delivering gains in sales of iPhones even as the company transitions to digital services and wearables.
Net profit hit an all-time high of USD 22 billion on record quarterly revenue of USD 91.8 billion, the California tech giant said of the results which were far stronger than most analyst estimates.
"We are thrilled to report Apple's highest quarterly revenue ever, fuelled by strong demand for our iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro models, and all-time records for services and wearables," said Apple chief executive Tim Cook.
(Source: AFP)
Sena Slams Centre for Handing Elgar Parishad Case to NIA
Attacking the Centre for handing over the probe into the sensitive Elgar Parishad case to the NIA, the Shiv Sena on Wednesday, 29 January invoked federalism in the country and accused the Modi government of "interfering" in the affairs of "non-BJP" Maharashtra.
Questioning the sudden move, the Sena, which heads the Maha Vikas Aghadi government comprising the NCP and the Congress, asked whether the Centre wanted the "truth" in the case to remain uncovered.
(Source: PTI)
'We Are Happy Coronavirus Is Leaving Us': JDU Leader on Prashant Kishor
Referring to Prashant Kishor as “Coronavirus”, JDU Leader Ajay Alok said that he is happy that Kishor is leaving JDU.
“This man is not trustworthy.He could not win the trust of Modi ji and Nitish ji. He works for AAP, talks to Rahul Gandhi, sits with Mamata didi. Who will trust him?” he said.
(Source: ANI)
New Zealand Volcano Death Toll Rises to 21 Wellington
The death toll from New Zealand's White Island volcano eruption climbed to 21 on Wednesday, 29 January with a further death in hospital more than a month after the tragedy, police said.
Deputy police commissioner John Tims said the person died in hospital in Auckland, without releasing further details.
Nineteen of the victims had died in New Zealand and two in Australia.
(Source: PTI)
Syria Army Retakes Key Northwest Town Damascus
Syria government forces on Wednesday, 29 January recaptured the onetime protest town of Maaret al-Numan from jihadist and allied rebels, the army said, returning for the first time in seven years.
"Our forces managed in the past few days to stamp out terrorism in many villages and towns," including Maaret al-Numan, a spokesman said in a televised statement.
US House Passes Bill Against China Interfering in Dalai Lama's Succession
US House has passed a bill against China interfering in Dalai Lama's succession. The bill mentions that China will be subject to sanctions if it interferes in the succession process.
(Source: ANI)
Union Cabinet Approves Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2020
Union Cabinet has approved the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2020 to amend the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971.
The Bill will be introduced in the upcoming session of Parliament.
(Source: ANI)
Major Fire at Dumping Ground in Kalyan
A major fire engulfed a large dumping ground in Kalyan town in Thane district of Maharashtra on Wednesday afternoon, a fire officer said.
The fire erupted at around 1:30 pm on the Aadharwadi dumping ground and spread rapidly in the radius of one km due to wind, he said.
No casualties are reported in the incident.
Man Arrested for Killing 14-Year-Old Boy in J&K's Kathua
he police have arrested a man for allegedly killing a 14-year-old boy in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Wednesday.
Sahil Kumar was found murdered with grievous injuries on his head, face and throat in the bushes of Pandhrar village on January 19, hours after his father lodged a missing person report at the Kathua police station, a police spokesperson said.
European Parliament Ratifies Brexit Deal, Sealing UK Exit
The European Parliament on Wednesday voted overwhelmingly to approve the Brexit deal with London, clearing the final hurdle for Britain's departure from the EU.
The vote at the parliament in Brussels, which came after an emotional debate, was passed by 621 to 49, prompting MEPs to burst into a chorus of "Auld Lang Syne", a traditional Scottish song of farewell.
(Source: AFP)
Death Toll in DR Congo Massacre Rises to 36
At least 36 people have been killed in the eastern DR Congo region of Beni, where hundreds have died in militia violence since November.
(Source: AFP)
At Least 17 Injured During Fireworks Display in Kerala
At least 17 people were injured during a fireworks display as part of the Thalappoli celebration at a temple in Kerala’s Ernakulam.
(Source: ANI)
2 Injured After Under-Construction Foot Overbridge Collapses in Mumbai
Two persons were injured after an under-construction foot overbridge collapsed in Mankhurd area of Mumbai. The injured have been admitted to a hospital and the work to remove damaged portion to clear the road is underway.
(Source: ANI)