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IMD issues yellow alert for drizzle, gusty winds in Delhi

Delhi saw temperatures over 40°C for the first time this season, but an approaching western disturbance is expected to bring relief with light rain on Friday.

Patanjali ads case: 'You're not so innocent...', SC slams Ramdev, Balkrishna; grants one-week to issue public statement

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said that at this stage, it didn't want to say that Patanjali's Baba Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna were being let off the hook in the contempt case hearing. They have been given a week to issue a public statement in the fake advertisements case. "You are not so innocent that you did not know what we said in our earlier order," SC told Patanjali MD Balkrishna. The duo were present in the court after the SC ordered them to do so.

Former Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar Reacts To ED's Allegations On Kejriwal & Targets Congress

Trump loses bid to halt US Capital riot civil lawsuits amid criminal charges

Donald Trump lost a bid on Thursday to pause a string of lawsuits accusing him of inciting the US Capitol attack, while the former president fights his 2020 election interference criminal case in Washington.

Polish man arrested for 'aiding' Russian plot to kill Ukrainian President Zelenskyy

A Polish man has been arrested on allegations of aiding a plot by Russian intelligence services to assassinate Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.The man, identified as Pawel K, was apprehended in Poland on Wednesday. In a statement issued by the Polish national prosecutor's office, Pawel has been accused of being prepared to pass airport security information to Russian agents.Polish and Ukrainian prosecutors have collaborated closely in...

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.

Jyotsna Jyoti secures top spot in Jharkhand Class 10 Board Exam 2024

The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) has declared the JAC Class 10 Result 2024. This year, all the top 5 rank holders are girls with Jyotsna Jyoti clinching Rank 1.

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.

Petrol, Diesel Fresh Prices Announced: Check Rates In Your City On April 19

Petrol and Diesel Prices On April 19, 2024: Internationally, crude price is trading at $ 89.57 per barrel. However, the fall in crude oil prices in India has had a minor impact on petrol and diesel prices. Let us tell you that due to the Israel-Iran war, the price of crude oil is expected to go up to $ 100 per barrel.Oil marketing companies have released petrol and diesel prices for April 19. Fresh petrol and diesel prices are released every...

Hebrew U., law prof. forum call for release of Prof. Shalhoub-Kevorkian, citing free speech

The law forum also called for her release saying that the arrest and investigation of Shalhoub-Kevorkian "seriously harms free speech and academic freedom."

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

Russia Vs Ukraine Conflict | Russia Launches Deadly Strike On Ukrainian City Dnipro | News18 | N18V

Russia launched a major Russian missile attack on the central Dnipro region, killing at least eight people, and injuring over 25 moreThe attack damaged critical infrastructure facilities, local officials reported on Friday morning.#Dnipro #Ukraine #RussiaUkrainian President Zelensky said the attack damaged multiple stories of a residential building and a train station in the regional capital, Dnipro, as he called for additional air defences.#russiaukrainewar #russia #ukraine #dnipro #news18 #englishnews

Indonesia: Tsunami alert issued as Mount Ruang volcano erupts 5 times in a row

If reports are to go by, Indonesian authorities closed an airport and residents left homes near an erupting volcano Thursday due to the dangers of spreading ash, hot volcanic clouds, falling rocks, and the possibility of a tsunami.

Is Ford Territory SUV coming to India? New trademark suggests so

Ford Territory is already on sale in a few global markets.

I was amazed at how everything came under control and life became normal after the heavy rains in Dubai: Rohit Roy

Rohit Roy on how even after heavy rains in Dubai, and people stuck on the roads, everything came under control within 24 hours.

Man United overhaul under Ratcliffe extends to new technical director

MANCHESTER, England: British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe continued his overhaul at Manchester United by appointing Jason Wilcox as technical director on Friday.Ratcliffe has assumed control of United’s failing soccer operations since February when he secured a 25% stake in the storied club.A new CEO has been hired and a sporting director is also on his wanted list.Wilcox, who United said would start immediately, is seen as a key appointment ahead...

OpenAI Hires Its First Employee in India; Pragya Misra To Join ChatGPT Maker As Public Policy Head

OpenAI, which is the maker of ChatGPT, has hired its first employee in India. The appointment of government relations head, according to a Bloomberg report. On April 19, India is witnessing the first phase of the Lok Sabha polls, which will elect a new government that will share AI regulations in the country.Microsoft-backed OpenAI has roped in Pragya Misra to lead public policy affairs and partnerships in India, according to the Bloomberg...

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...

Ajith Kumar KK named Dhanlaxmi CEO

Ajith Kumar KK appointed as Dhanlaxmi Bank's MD and CEO by RBI, succeeding JK Shivan. Shivan to continue briefly. Dhanlaxmi Bank shares rose by 1.37% on BSE to Rs 44.40.

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah fame Kanwalpreet Singh: The show is bigger than the actors

Kanwalpreet Singh reflects on Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, highlighting audience devotion over actors. His upcoming film is Gabru Gang, adding to his TV and film credits.

India Philippines Relations | Indian Missiles In South China Sea | Philippines Brahmos Deal | News18

India Philippines Relations | Indian Missiles In South China Sea | Philippines Brahmos Deal | News18Breaking News: India completes its first major defence equipment export order by delivering the first batch of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines.India on April 19 delivered BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines. The two countries had signed a deal worth $375 million in 2022. An Indian Air Force's C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft landed at Clark Airbase in Philippines today morning with the first batch of Made-in-India BrahMos missiles.#phillipines #india #china #southchina #news18 #cnnnews18 n18oc_breaking-news

Apple Watch fall detection feature saves life of cyclists, calls emergency immediately after the man faints

Apple Watch's fall detection feature proves to be a lifesaver for a New York cyclist. After a severe biking accident, the smartwatch automatically dialed 911 and alerted emergency contacts, leading to timely medical assistance.

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.

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...

Tesla sends some laid-off workers new severance offers after Elon Musk said some were 'incorrectly low' the first time

The new severance offers Tesla sent some workers included higher pay and extra health insurance coverage.

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.

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.

Salman Khan house firing: Accused trained in Bihar, carried out attack for 'publicity'

The Mumbai Crime Branch has arrested two accused from Bhuj for allegedly firing outside Bollywood superstar Salman Khan’s Galaxy Apartments in Mumbai’s Bandra area on April 14.

2024 Maruti Suzuki Swift to get this key safety feature to tackle Tata Punch

New Maruti Suzuki Swift 2024 will have more safety features as it will look to take on the likes of the Tata Punch, Hyundai Exter and Hyundai Grand i10 Nios. All these are similarly priced cars.

Apple removes WhatsApp and Threads from App Store in China, says obligated to follow laws

The Chinese government ordered Apple to remove Meta Platforms' WhatsApp and Threads from its App Store in China, citing national security issues.

Sanjiv Bhasin Stocks, Top Picks: BUY 3 shares in the dip amid Iran-Israel war - LIST

Sanjiv Bhasin Stocks, Top Picks: Veteran market expert Sanjiv Bhasin has said that the fall in the market should be utilised as an opportunities to buy some good stocks.

Dubai Airports urges passengers not to arrive at the airport unless flights are confirmed

Dubai Airports advises passengers to confirm their flight before heading to the airport, suggesting a two-hour arrival window. Emirates halts check-in for passengers with connecting flights through Dubai until April 19, 23:59 GMT, aiding in the hub's recovery from recent adverse weather conditions. Emirates advised all customers to check the latest flight schedules on its website, as delays to departures and arrivals are expected.

Stock Market Crash: Sensex Below 72K, Nifty Near 21,800- Here Are 5 Factors Fueling the Market Freefall

Reports of escalating tensions between Iran and Israel have rattled market confidence. Weakness in Asian markets and sharp declines in US futures indicate heightened nervousness among equity investors.

Iran-Israel conflict: Air India suspends flights to Tel Aviv till April 30

Besides, Air India on Friday cancelled its flights to and from Dubai due to continued operational disruptions at Dubai Airport.

Israel attacked Iran? Here's what we know

According to Reuters report, Iranian state TV said that shortly after midnight "three drones were observed in the sky over Isfahan. The air defense system became active and destroyed these drones in the sky."

‘Public diplomacy,’ says India’s Ireland envoy on his article defending Modi, slamming Congress

Speaking to ThePrint, Akhilesh Mishra says his letter intended to provide local readers of The Irish Times a factual explanation of Modi’s ‘unprecedented popularity in India & abroad’.

Gold set for fifth weekly gain as geopolitical risks buoy demand

Federal Reserve policymakers have rallied around the idea of holding borrowing costs where they are until probably far into the year, given slow and lumpy progress on inflation and a still-strong U.S. economy.

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.

Netflix password-sharing crackdown massively beneficial, profits surge 54% as 9.3 mn people join in Q1

It turns out Netflix’s crackdown on password-sharing, a move that was expected to tank Netflix’s revenue and profits was the right one after all. Netflix's financial performance in the first quarter has left investors pleasantly surprised, with the streaming giant's operating income soaring by an impressive 54 per cent.This surge comes alongside the addition of a whopping 9.3 million new subscribers globally, which highlights that the long term...

American Idol star and Grammy winner Mandisa found dead at 47, police open investigation

Investigation opened into American Idol star Mandisa's mysterious death as music industry mourns.

Whooping cough outbreak: Symptoms to watch out for; treatment and prevention tips by experts

Whooping cough outbreak in China, US, UK and other countries has raised alarm bells. From warning signs to preventive measures, all you want to know.

Stock market today: Gold and oil spike and US futures drop after Iran comes under fire

Gold and oil prices jumped following Israel's apparent retaliation against Iran before paring gains, while stock markets look set to open lower.

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.

‘Tehran Instigating Conflict’: Change In Saudi Rhetoric After Iran Attack, Royal Source’s Massive Revelation

In a massive shock to the Arab World and Iran, Saudi Arab too helped Israel in shooting down Tehran’s drones aimed at Israel on 13 April. According to Israel’s KAN News, a Royal Family source confirmed that Riyadh’s air defenses intercepted drones while adding that the air defenses automatically intercept any suspicious entity. This came as a surprise for Iran as even Jordan allegedly helped U.S and Israel against the Iran attack.‘Tehran Instigating Conflict’: Change In Saudi Rhetoric After Iran Attack, Royal Source’s Massive Revelation

Evening briefing: Armed men disrupt polls in Manipur; PM Modi's ‘aata’ jibe at Pakistan; and more

A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items you should check out.

Pro-Palestine protest rocks Columbia University, NYPD arrests over 100 student protesters

A massive protest rocked Columbia University in the United States. According to sources, pro-Palestinian protesters organised a protest inside the university campus. The New York Police forced to remove demonstrating students. The university authority later suspended dozens of students. NYPD also arrested several more students who took the protest to the streets and blocked roads. Pro-Palestine protest rocks Columbia University, NYPD arrests over 100 student protesters

Indian Rupee Falls To Record Low Against US Dollar-Check Details

Indian rupee debuted at an all-time low, spurred by news of Israeli airstrikes in Iran, causing investors to flee from risky assets and seek refuge in safer options. Opening at 83.5550 against the U.S. dollar.

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...

Wrestlers Deepak Punia, Sujeet Kalkal not allowed to compete in Olympic Qualifiers after they reach late because of flight delay from Dubai

Reached venue in Bishkek shortly after weigh in began and were disallowed by organisers.

D Gukesh Crushes Nijat Abasov To Be Back In Joint Lead; R Praggnanandhaa, Vidit Gujrathi Out Of Contention

With American Hikaru Nakamura scoring a win over Firouza Alireza of France, it is now a three-way lead at the top. D Gukesh and Nakamura joined overnight top-placed Ian Nepomniachtchi of Russia, who drew with R Praggnanandhaa, on 7.5 points and these three are now followed by Fabiano Caruana of the United States who is on seven points.