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North Korea flexes military muscle again, conducts test on 'super-large warhead'

Days after it tested a medium-range ballistic missile and a medium-to-long-range solid-fuel hypersonic missile, North Korea on Saturday yet again flexed its military muscles by testing a "super-large warhead" designed for a strategic cruise missile, state media has said."The DPRK Missile Administration has conducted a power test of a super-large warhead designed for 'Hwasal-1 Ra-3' strategic cruise missile", KCNA news agency reported.In addition...

UEFA Slaps One-Match Suspension To Emi Martinez After Penalty Shoot-Out Heroics In Conference League

Emiliano Martinez shone brightly yet again, showcasing his prowess during the tie-breaker to guide Aston Villa to victory over Lille.

Covid kills Dutch man after mutating 50 times in his body in 613 days

Making it the longest recorded Covid-19 infection, a 72-year-old man died due to a weakened immune system. The patient, who got shots of COVID vaccines before he contacted the infection, saw the virus mutate more than 50 times in his body.

Nike Layoffs: Sports Giant To Fire 740 Employees

Nike plans to lay off approximately 740 positions at its global headquarters in Oregon, according to a letter disclosed on Friday, reported by Reuters. This move by the leading sportswear manufacturer aims to control expenses following its cautionary note regarding a revenue decline expected in the first half of fiscal year 2024-25. In a notification mandated by law to state authorities, Michele Adams, Vice President for People Solutions at...

Heavy Rain And Floods Kill At least 69 People In Pakistan

News18 Afternoon Digest: Tamil Nadu Election 2024 Live Updates, 23.72% Voter Turnout So Far And Other Top Stories

Hello, readers! In today’s noon digest, News18 brings to you the latest updates on Lok Sabha elections in Tamil Nadu elections, West Bengal, Israel-Iran crisis and many other stories.Tamil Nadu Election 2024 LIVE: 23.72% Voter Turnout So Far; Annamalai Says DMK, AIADMK Spending Over Rs 1,000 Cr In CoimbatoreTamil Nadu Election 2024 Phase 1 Voting LIVE: All the 39 seats of Tamil Nadu have gone into polling in the first of the seven-phase Lok...

Tesla CEO Elon Musk Defers India Visit Plans | IN18S | CNBC TV18

OpenAI hires first employee in India

OpenAI’s move to first recruit a policy head has come at a time when the government is also working on regulations around artificial intelligence.

Zinedine Zidane 'One-Step' Away From Becoming Manager Of German Giants Bayern Munich : Report

Zidane has been without a job since departing from Real Madrid in 2021 and is now poised for an unexpected comeback.

Man detained from Iran embassy in Paris after explosives scare

Following an alert from the Iranian consulate in Paris that someone had entered the building carrying an explosive, French officials captured a man on Friday, according to the police authority of the French capital.It claimed that "the man has exited the consulate and is being" questioned by authorities.AFP was previously informed by a security source that the mission requested law enforcement involvement following the observation of "a man...

Exclusive - Simple Kaul recalls her role in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah: It was a departure from the norm, being a Kashmiri, I infused a lot of Kashmiri elements

Actress Simple Kaul enjoys portraying modern characters but found joy in playing unique roles with depth and societal resonance. She aims for significant roles that contribute to show dynamics, inspiring audiences to stand up against societal issues.

Godrej split: Board exits done, stake divestment to follow

The amicable separation is between two branches of the founding family with Adi Godrej and brother Nadir Godrej on one side and their cousins Jamshyd Godrej and Smita Godrej Crishna on the other. The latter two are brother and sister.

'Subsidence crisis: Nearly half of China’s major cities are sinking — some rapidly'

A Science study warns of high land sinking rates in China's major cities, with coastal areas at risk of slipping below sea level. The sinking, exacerbated by global sea level rise, poses severe flooding risks for coastal cities worldwide.

Article 370, Silence 2 And Other OTT Releases This Week

Here are some of the new series and films that are coming out this weekend.

Stock Split: This PSU Bank sets record date for division of each share into 5

The board of Canara Bank on Friday, April 19, fixed May 15, 2024, as the record date to determine eligible shareholders for the stock split announced by the company in February 2024.The bank's board had earlier approved the split of each share having face value of ₹10 into five shares having face value of ₹2. This is the first time Canara Bank is undergoing a share split since it got listed on the stock exchanges.Canara Bank has not issued a...

New Google Pixel 9 Pro hands-on images compare it to iPhone 15 Pro Max

Leaked hands-on shots reveal a flatter frame and a new oval camera module.

Gold jumps Rs 400 to breach Rs 74k mark, silver hits fresh peak

New Delhi, Apr 19 (PTI) Gold and silver prices soared to fresh record high levels on Friday with the precious metal breaching Rs 74,000 per 10 grams mark here on bullish global trends

Annamalai’s Open Challenge To I.N.D.I.A| BJP State Prez Takes On DMK In Battle For Tamil Nadu

While reacting on the DMK's allegation that BJP is distributing money in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu BJP chief and party's candidate from Coimbatore constituency said that he will quit politics if DMK brings one voter and make them stand in front of the media and say that some BJP guy tried to influence them. He also threatened to leave politics if that happens. Watch for more

Jio Financial Services Q4 Results | Net profit at ₹310 crore

Jio Financial Services Ltd on Friday (April 19) reported a net profit of ₹310 crore for the fourth quarter that ended March 31, 2024. The company's consolidated profit after tax (PAT) for FY24 stood at ₹1,605 crore.In the fourth quarter of FY24, Jio's standalone PAT increased to ₹78 crore from ₹71 crore recorded in the preceding quarter. For the full fiscal year FY24, the standalone PAT amounted to ₹383 crore.Jio's total ex-dividend income...

Mumbai Police Detains Accused Vicky Gupta's Brother For Salman Khan Firing Incident Outside Galaxy Apartments

Mumbai Police detains Sonu Gupta, brother of accused Vicky Gupta, in connection with Salman Khan shooting incident outside Galaxy Apartments. Police suspect his involvement in the conspiracy. The accused, influenced by the gangster lifestyle, allegedly received a contract for the firing for financial gain. The investigation is ongoing. Read on!

Veteran Journalist N Ram Shares His Opinion On BJP's Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha Prospects | CNBC TV18

2024 Force Gurkha 5-Door Teased For First Time, Launching Soon in India

After testing for almost two years, the Force Gurkha 5-five door is finally making its way to the Indian market. As the launch is just around the corner and the global debut is scheduled for the end of this month, the company has shared the teaser on the internet, hinting about the design elements and some key features.The development came at a time when Mahindra is planning to release Thar 5-door in the country. It has been reported that the...

Kieron Pollard and Tim David found guilty, BCCI takes action for DRS signals to Suryakumar Yadav from dugout

BCCI did not give out details but it was clear that it had to do with the signals both David and Pollard gave to the MI batter Suryakumar Yadav for a wide call

Rana Kapoor to walk out of jail after 4 yrs

The court has granted bail to Kapoor in the CBI's case against him and Avantha Group promoter Gautam Thapar for allegedly indulging in criminal conspiracy, criminal breach of trust, cheating and forgery for diversion of public money to the tune of Rs 466.51 crore.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 | Manoj Tiwari Takes Jibe At Congress Rival Kanhaiya Kumar | News18

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 | Manoj Tiwari Takes Jibe At Congress Rival Kanhaiya Kumar | News18'See how an MP works':

Prince Harry wins latest High Court trial against UK tabloid amid settlement pressure

Earlier, it was reported that Prince Harry may settle with The Sun publisher because the duke has to “pay the legal costs of both sides.”

Premier League: Manchester United hire Jason Wilcox as new technical director

Manchester United have announced on April 19 that they have appointed Jason Wilcox as the new technical director of the club.

India in close relationship with Israel, can help address tension: Iranian ambassador Iraj Elahi

Iranian ambassador Iraj Elahi sought to play down reports of an Israeli drone strike, saying there was “no military operation in Isfahan and other cities

Ranveer Singh warns fans against deepfakes as video with political message goes viral

A video of Ranveer Singh had surfaced on social media that showed him criticising the government. The video was a deepfake.

Owner of Bob Baffert-trained Arkansas Derby winner Muth appeals denial to run in the Kentucky Derby

LOUISVILLE, Ky.: Zedan Racing Stables has appealed a Kentucky Circuit Court ruling that denied its request for a temporary injunction seeking to allow Bob Baffert-trained Arkansas Derby winner Muth to race in next month’s 150th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.The stable’s motion filed Friday with the Kentucky Court of Appeals comes a day after Jefferson Circuit Judge Mitch Perry denied the injunction and expressed concern about “innocent third...

Ukraine Shot Down A Russian Strategic Bomber After Airstrike Kills Eight

BlackRock buys shares of two companies for Rs 207 crore

New Delhi, Apr 19 (PTI) US-based asset manager BlackRock on Friday acquired shares of Electrosteel Castings and PTC India Ltd for Rs 207 crore through open market transactions

Warner Bros.' boss made bank last year, despite the Hollywood strikes

Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. CEO David Zaslav earned $49.7 million in 2023, new filings show.

UPSC Results 2024: You’ve met the toppers. Now find out how much they scored

Aditya Srivastava, the topper in the Civil Services exam, scored 54.27 per cent on the Union Public Service Commission's (UPSC) prestigious exam. Today, Friday, April 19, the commission published the exact grades assigned to the recommended applicants. Animesh Pradhan, who received a score of 52.69 per cent in the Civil Services Exam 2023, is not f...

Pearl Jam releases new album same day as Taylor Swift's TTPD, rock fans ignite meme fest online

Pearl Jam fans flocked to social media to express their resentment over Dark Matter being outshined by the highly-anticipated The Tortured Poets Department

‘We Want Life’: Palestine Diplomat In Tears As U.S Vetoes UNSC Resolution On Statehood

Palestine suffers another major heartbreak at the United Nations after the United States vetoes resolution on Palestinian statehood. Twelve countries voted in favour of the resolution including Slovenia, Sierra Leone, Russia, South Korea, Mozambique, Malta, Japan, Guyana, France, Ecuador, China and Algeria. After the resolution, U.S envoy said premature actions even with the best intentions won’t achieve statehood for Palestine.‘We Want Life’: Palestine Diplomat In Tears As U.S Vetoes UNSC Resolution On Statehood

5-month-old Ekagrah Murty to earn Rs 4.2 cr with Infosys' bumper dividend

New Delhi, Apr 19 (PTI) Ekagrah Rohan Murty, NR Narayana Murthy's five-month-old grandson who was gifted a whopping 15 lakh shares by the Infosys founder recently, is set to earn Rs 4

Nato must choose 'whether we indeed are allies': Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy urges Nato to increase weapon supply after Russian attacks. Nato faces ally choice as Ukraine shoots down Russian bomber. Russia targets Dnipropetrovsk region, killing children.

In Pics: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin, Actors Vijay, Ajith Cast Vote In Lok Sabha Polls 2024

Tamil Nadu is voting in the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections to elect 39 MPs. Chief Electoral Officer Satyabrata Sahoo on Friday said voting was largely incident-free except for minor malfunctions in EVMs.

Teen Charged With Terrorism Offences In Stabbings Of Bishop And Priest At Sydney Church

A 16-year-old boy accused of stabbing two Christian clerics during a Sydney church service has been charged by police with terrorism offenses.Authorities said the stabbing was declared a terrorist act because of the teenager’s suspected religious motivation and that the boy traveled up to 90 minutes from his home to the Christ the Good Shepherd Church in Sydney’s western suburbs.The teen spoke in Arabic about the Prophet Muhammad being insulted...

Dubai rains: Emirates suspends check-ins for departures today; all airlines impacted

Flights to and from Dubai, a major hub for Indian travelers, face disruptions due to heavy rainfall in the UAE, the most in 75 years. With about 75 daily flights from India to Dubai, operations by Indian and UAE airlines are impacted. Industry sources report 30-40 Indian flights affected on Monday and Tuesday due to the weather conditions.

Netflix adds 9.33 million subscribers after banning password sharing

Netflix added a staggering 9.33 million new subscribers to its platform in the first quarter of 2024, marking a significant surge in its global user base. This growth comes in the wake of the streaming giant's aggressive crackdown on password sharing.

NCT's Renjun takes temporary break for health reasons; Withdraws from scheduled activities including 'THE DREAM SHOW 3' concert

NCT’s Renjun takes break for health reasons, consulting doctor for anxiety symptoms. Absent from fan signing event and Seoul concert series. Soompi reports Renjun's hiatus. Mark, Jeno, Jaemin, Chenle, Jisung proceed without him.

Sayli Salunkhe, Abhishek Nigam's new show 'Pukaar - Dil Se Dil Tak' to air soon

Sony Entertainment Television is all set to introduce a new show 'Pukaar - Dil Se Dil Tak'. The promo of the upcoming show, starring Abhishek Nigam and Sayli Salunkhe, was released on April 18.

SC seeks status of criminal cases against Ramdev in Bihar, Chhattisgarh

Ramdev moved the Supreme Court seeking clubbing of the cases filed against him for his remarks against the allopathic cure for Covid-19

Heatwave Alert in Bengal: Mercury Likely To Cross 40 Degrees in Kolkata, Odisha Reports First Sunstroke Death

As severe heatwave conditions grip India, the weather department predicted that temperature in Kolkata is likely to cross 40 degrees in the next few days. The heat wave spell is likely to continue over East India till April 23.Meanwhile, a heat wave alert has also been issued in seven districts of Bengal, which includes Purba and Paschim Medinipur, Jhargram, Bankura, Birbhum and Paschim Bardhaman districts. The Indian Meteorological Department...

H5N1 Bird Flu Is Found In Milk For The First Time In “Very High Concentrations”; WHO Warns

The World Health Organisation said that bird flu or H5N1, has been found in raw milk, which is milk that does not go through standard pasteurization processes to rid it of bacteria. Officials said that pasteurized milk, which is standard in major retailers, is still safe. Bird flu has surged in cows and chickens throughout the US, with animals in 29 farms across eight states becoming affected.

Wipro Q4: What did new CEO Srini Pallia say after the results

Wipro's newly appointed CEO Srini Pallia said that FY24 was difficult for the IT industry.

'Tillu Square' to release on the OTT platform on THIS date

"Tillu Square," the highly-anticipated comedy-crime flick starring Siddhu Jonnalagadda and Anupama Parameshwaran, rocked theaters upon its release, earning both critical acclaim and impressive box office figures. Now, set to premiere on Netflix, the film's digital debut on April 26th is poised to delight audiences with its quirky humor and lively performances.

Court defers hearing on ED's complaint against Arvind Kejriwal to May 4

Arvind Kejriwal's legal team expressed its inability to file a reply to the ED's complaint in the court, saying that they did not get to have enough number of meetings with their client.