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French police arrest man who threatened to blow himself up at Iranian consulate in Paris

French authorities, on April 19, detained a man after receiving an alert from the Iranian consulate in Paris that someone had entered carrying an explosive, the capital's police authority said. 'The man has exited the consulate and is being interrogated by police,' it said. A security source earlier said that the mission called in law enforcement after a witness saw "a man enter carrying a grenade or an explosive belt". The whole neighbourhood around the consulate in the capital had been closed off, and a heavy police presence was in place. Paris transport company RATP said traffic had been suspended on two metro lines that transit through stops close to the building.

2024-04-19T14:29:17Z

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.

2024-04-19T06:55:23Z

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

2024-04-19T13:14:25Z

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.

2024-04-19T09:29:02Z

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

2024-04-19T12:24:47Z

Risk Of Bird Flu Spreading To Humans Is Enormous: WHO

In a concerning development, the World Health Organisation has voiced an alarm over the growing spread of H5N1 bird flu to new species, including humans, who face an "extraordinarily high" mortality rate. Read on to know more.

2024-04-19T03:43:54Z

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

2024-04-19T10:57:02Z

Oil prices surge over 4% amid escalating Middle East tensions

The surge in oil prices followed reports of Israeli missiles attacking a site in Iran.

2024-04-19T05:36:15Z

NCLT grants Byju’s one week to settle Rs 5 cr payment dispute with Teleperformance

France-based operational creditor Teleperformance Business Services had initiated insolvency proceedings against Byju's after the edtech firm failed to clear dues amounting to Rs 5 crore.

2024-04-19T04:36:46Z

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

2024-04-19T04:03:11Z

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.

2024-04-19T09:02:47Z

'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.

2024-04-19T07:28:33Z

London-educated Kairana ki Beti takes on BJP in West UP seat

London-educated Iqra Hasan is fighting for the Kairana Lok Sabha seat against BJP's sitting MP, Pradeep Chaudhary. Western Uttar Pradesh's Kairana is voting on Friday. Who is the Samajwadi Party's Iqra Hasan who is pooling in support from a diverse set of groups in the region?

2024-04-19T10:05:52Z

Israeli missiles strike site in Iran: Report

On Thursday, Iran told the United Nations Security Council to intervene and force Israel to cease its “military actions targeting Iranian interests.”

2024-04-19T02:29:38Z

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.

2024-04-19T17:13:25Z

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.

2024-04-19T02:35:41Z

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.

2024-04-19T05:58:12Z

Maldives ex-President Yameen acquitted: Case against him, context of domestic politics

The High Court of Maldives overturned the conviction and 11-year prison sentence of former president Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom, and ordered a retrial.

2024-04-19T11:57:02Z

2024-04-19T16:21:09Z

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...

2024-04-19T13:32:05Z

Latest News, Live Updates Today April 20, 2024: Akbar Nagar: LDA starts nine-day special registration camp

Welcome to the live updates platform for Hindustan Times. Follow all the major news updates, headlines and breaking news stories from India and around the world right here. Track the real-time developments of major events for April 20, 2024.

2024-04-20T01:42:22Z

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...

2024-04-19T05:34:07Z

Zomato To Launch India's First 'Large Order' Fleet | CEO Deepinder Goyal | Business News

Zomato, the popular food delivery platform in India, is set to revolutionize the food delivery industry with the launch of India's first "Large Order" fleet. This move aims to cater to the growing demand for large group orders, making it easier and more convenient for customers to order food for parties, corporate events, and other gatherings.With this new fleet, Zomato aims to provide a seamless and efficient experience for customers looking to place large orders. The fleet will consist of dedicated delivery executives who will be equipped to handle bulk orders and ensure that the food reaches the customers in a timely manner.By introducing this service, Zomato aims to tap into the potential of the large order market, which has been largely untapped in India. This move is expected to not only boost Zomato's revenue but also provide a competitive edge in the food delivery space.#zomato #zomatolargeorderfleet #businessnews #etnow

2024-04-16T18:16:53Z

Yes Bank founder Rana Kapoor to walk out of prison after Mumbai court grants him bail

Kapoor was under investigation by probe agencies CBI and ED in a bank fraud case amounting to Rs 466.51 crores.

2024-04-19T13:36:36Z

Rs 26 DIVIDEND Share: Largecap stock goes ex-date for 1300% payout; check record date

Schaeffler India Dividend Stock 2024: The stock of Schaeffler India Ltd will remain in focus today i.e. April 19 on account of its next corporate action.

2024-04-19T03:10:17Z

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.”

2024-04-19T16:15:00Z

Soccer-Man United hire Wilcox as technical director from Southampton

MANCHESTER, England: Jason Wilcox has been appointed as Manchester United technical director and is the latest addition to new co-owner Jim Ratcliffe’s the back-room staff, the Premier League club announced on Friday.The 53-year-old Wilcox, who left his role as director of football at Championship side Southampton after just nine months, was previously Manchester City’s academy director.The former England international also captured a Premier...

2024-04-19T18:38:53Z

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.

2024-04-19T11:20:46Z

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...

2024-04-19T08:08:13Z

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...

2024-04-19T14:59:50Z

'Am I going to risk paralysis to get bail?': Kejriwal responds to ED's 'high-sugar food' charge, accuses probe agency of being 'petty'

NEW DELHI: Arvind Kejriwal on Friday hit out at Enforcement Directorate for making an issue out of his jail diet and accused the probe agency of being "petty" and "politicising" the issue. The Delhi chief minister, who has been allowed to have food cooked at home in jail, asserted in court that his food was in conformity with the diet chart prepare...

2024-04-19T11:07:18Z

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.

2024-04-19T08:43:32Z

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.

2024-04-19T04:28:08Z

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

2024-04-19T15:42:06Z

Nestle Sugar Controversy: What Investors Should Do As Shares Tumble for 2nd Day; Check Nestle Share Price Target

Nestle India on Thursday said it has reduced added sugar on baby food products in India by over 30 per cent, depending on variants, over the past five years, amid reports that the global FMCG major sold products with more sugar content in less developed countries. Nestle India Share Price Target 2024, Nestle India Share Price Today News NSE BSE, Nestle India Baby Food Sugar Row, Nestle Share Price History - check all details here.

2024-04-19T08:28:14Z

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.

2024-04-19T07:21:30Z

Meta AI starts limiting responses to election-related queries in India

Facebook parent Meta is restricting responses for election-related queries on its artificial intelligence chatbot Meta AI in India, just as the general elections kick off in the world's largest democracy. A Meta spokesperson confirmed to Moneycontrol that the company is blocking queries on political candidates and election-related content on the AI chatbot in the country. While Meta has not officially rolled out Meta AI in India as yet, the...

2024-04-19T14:08:23Z

Tamil Nadu: 51.18% Voter Turnout So Far; Shah Says BJP Expecting Its 'Best Show In South' | News18

Tamil Nadu: 51.18% Voter Turnout So Far; Shah Says BJP Expecting Its 'Best Show In South' | News18

2024-04-19T12:02:28Z

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...

2024-04-19T02:52:46Z

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."

2024-04-19T14:30:03Z

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...

2024-04-19T05:15:31Z

In big blow to Mark Zuckerberg, China forces Apple to remove WhatsApp, Threads from App Store

WhatsApp and Threads apps will no longer be available on Apple App Store in a big setback for Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.

2024-04-19T09:37:12Z

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

2024-04-19T10:59:24Z

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.

2024-04-19T08:13:18Z

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.

2024-04-19T08:13:58Z

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.

2024-04-19T02:06:21Z

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.

2024-04-19T13:32:10Z

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.

2024-04-19T19:21:14Z

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.

2024-04-19T08:05:19Z

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.

2024-04-19T13:21:38Z