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VVPAT: SC enforced it in 2013, furthered in 2019 despite EC reluctance

SC influenced EC to adopt VVPAT in EVMs, emphasizing 'paper trail' for fair elections. Ensured voting accuracy. Currently, SC is considering a petition for 100% VVPAT counting."

India to deliver first batch of BrahMos missile system to Philippines soon: Why this is a big deal

The first batch of the export variant of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from India is set to arrive in the Philippines soon. Several media reports noted that the delivery is likely to happen on Friday.This export is a big deal for India. It has immense economic, diplomatic, and geopolitical significance, especially in the Indo-Pacific region.Here's a look at what the BrahMos export deal with the Manila included, and why this delivery is a...

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.

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...

Iran-Israel conflict threatens Saudi Arabia and UAE’s delicate balancing act

Arab nations including Jordan and Saudi Arabia denied their involvement in the Iran and Israel conflict. Jordan claimed that it shot down Iran’s drones and missiles to save its citizens and would have done the same for Israel missiles too. Later, Saudi Arabia too rubbishes reports which mentioned a Royal source that Saudi helped Israel. Iran-Israel conflict threatens Saudi Arabia and UAE’s delicate balancing act

Crew treated well by Iranian authorities, says Kerala woman released from seized ship

Indian deck cadet Ann Tessa Joseph, one of the 17 Indian crew onboard the Israeli ship seized by Iran, said that the Iranian authorities treated the crew well.

US Claims Israel Launched An Attack At Iran | IN18V | CNBC TV18

Slovakia Major Roadblock In Ukraine’s NATO Hopes;PM Fico Says Kiev’s Accession Will Risk Global War

In a major threat to Ukraine’s hopes to becoming a NATO member, Slovakia Prime Minister Robert Fico said that his Parliament will ratify the accession treaty if Kiev gets invited. PM Fico said that Slovakia’s interests will be threatened if Ukraine becomes a NATO member and this will also be the basis of a large scale world conflict. Slovakia Major Roadblock In Ukraine’s NATO Hopes;PM Fico Says Kiev’s Accession Will Risk Global War

DRDO successfully tests ITCM from Chandipur off the Odisha coast

DRDO on April 18 conducted a successful test flight of the Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha. The missile performance was monitored by several sensors at different locations to ensure complete coverage of the flight path. The flight of the missile was also monitored from the Su-30-Mk-I aircraft of the Indian Air Force. The missile followed the desired path using waypoint navigation and demonstrated very low-altitude sea-skimming flight. DRDO’s laboratory Aeronautical Development Establishment along with other laboratories and Indian industries has developed the missile. This flight test also established the reliable performance of the indigenous propulsion system. As per the Ministry of Defence press release, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO for the successful flight test of the ITCM.

Telangana school vandalised after teachers object to saffron dress of students

The teachers of Mother Teresa School allegedly did not allow some students wearing 'Hanuman Deeksha dress' to enter the classroom.

Active Telugu Film Producers Guild stands with Mollywood in PVR INOX issue

After PVR INOX stalled the release of Malayalam films across the country on Eid, the ATFPG released a statement condemning the move.

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.

Salman Khan Once Again Under Security Threat | Lawrence Bishnoi Gang | News18 | n18V

Salman Khan Once Again Under Security Threat | Lawrence Bishnoi Gang | News18 | n18V#salmankhan #salmankhanattack #mumbai #bandra #galaxy #lawrencebishnoi #news18

Android 15 to introduce NFC wireless charging: What it means for you

Android 15 is set to introduce NFC wireless charging, offering an alternative to the traditional Qi standard. This innovation aims to provide a solution for charging smaller accessories like trackers, styluses, and wireless earbuds, despite its limitations in power transmission.

China's newest aircraft carrier was spotted with aircraft mock-ups hinting at what its future air wing could look like

Images show the aircraft carrier Fujian hosting mock-ups of various aircraft, including a possible future carrier-based fighter.

Vodafone Idea FPO GMP Today: Subscription begins; Check price band, lot size, allotment and listing date

Vodafone Idea FPO: Vodafone Idea FPO is all set to open for subscription today, April 18. The issue will remain open till April 22, 2024. FPO is a process through which listed companies raise funds by issuing new shares to the existing shareholders. It is different from an IPO where the company issue its shares to its public for the first time. Check price band, lot size, allotment and listing date.

Experts Explain: Last 72 hours most crucial during elections, here’s what happens behind the scenes

The most critical time in the election process includes the last day of the campaign period, the 48-hour non-campaign period, and the day of polling itself. Here s what happens behind the scenes

VK Saxena's Open Letter To AAP Leader Kejriwal In Jail | Slams Govt Over Water Scarcity Issues

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.

Arvind Kejriwal’s Arrest: Why Are Two Courts Hearing Cases On Delhi CM’s Arrest At The Same Time?

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.

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.

One Piece Chapter 1112 spoilers: Zoro missing in action; Luffy faces off against Ju Peter

As Luffy jumps into action, Zoro fans must wait a bit longer to see their favourite character again in the One Piece manga.

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

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

Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G first sale in India today: Check price, specifications

Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G goes on its first sale in India today, offering powerful specifications and a stunning design in the mid-range phone market.

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...

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.

Apple Could Make Some AI Features Run On The iPhone With iOS 18: Here’s What It Means

Apple is planning for the big AI era and the iOS 18 update is expected to be one of its biggest in history. The company is planning to rival OpenAI, Microsoft and Google but it could have a different patch for its AI applications. Latest report suggests the iOS 18 version could see some of the AI features running on the device. What this means is that iPhone users will not have to worry about their data being used for training AI models or...

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.

Google's Latest Email Announces Layoffs Months After CEO Sundar Pichai's Warning; Bengaluru, Other Cities Eyed for Expansion

Google Layoffs 2024 News Today: The announcement of layoffs at Google adds to the wave of job cuts witnessed across the technology and media sectors in recent times, raising concerns about ongoing economic uncertainties.

‘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

Infosys Reports Weak Set Of Earnings In Q4FY24, IT Major Sharply Lowers Its Guidance For FY25

Who Is Paweł K, Russian Spy Arrested For Plotting Volodymyr Zelenskyy's Assassination?

Pawel K, a Polish national, was arrested Thursday on suspicion that he was working as a Russian spy, plotting the assassination of Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He has been accused of helping Kremlin security services to plan the attack. Poland, with the help of Ukraine, detained him. The suspect, Pawel K, now faces up to eight years in prison.

J&K High Court comes to rescue of Kashmiri athlete who was not getting clearance to travel abroad

Bilquis Mir had approached court after her employer did not issue her a no-objection certificate

Trade setup for Friday: 15 things to know before opening bell

The market may continue to consolidate and may again make an attempt to bounce back in the coming session considering the loss of 758 points on the Nifty 50 in previous four sessions, but overall, the sentiment is expected to be favourable for bears and hence experts advised for sell on rally strategy. If the index closes below the rising support trendline in the coming sessions, then next immediate support seen at 21,900 and crucial at 21,700...

Dubai rain: Indian consulate issues helpline, guidelines for people stranded

In the past few days, heavy rain have disrupted daily routines in the UAE.

How Canada's Largest Golden Heist Worth $20 Million Unfolded

At least two former workers of Air Canada are alleged by investigators to have assisted in the bold heist, as per CNN's. Right now, one person is being held while the other has an arrest warrant out for them. According to police comments, on April 17, 2023, a cargo container containing foreign money and gold bars valued at over 22 million Canadian dollars was forcibly taken from a secure storage facility at the airport using forged papers. The...

Naga Vamsi Slams Reports On His Production House Buying Jr NTR's Devara Rights

Producer Naga Vamsi has clarified that any official announcement regarding the rights of Jr NTR-starrer Devara will be officially announced by his production house. The producer's clarification comes in the wake of rumours and reports that claimed that he had bought the rights of the Koratala Siva directorial for a whopping amount!

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...

Pakistan blocks access to Elon Musk’s social media platform X, here’s why

Social media platform X has been blocked temporarily in Pakistan. According to a report by Reuters, the interior ministry of Pakistan confirmed that it is blocking access of users to the Elon Musk-owned social media platform. “It is very pertinent to mention here that the failure of Twitter/X to adhere to the lawful directives of the government of Pakistan and address concerns regarding the misuse of its platform necessitated the imposition of a...

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.

Crude oil prices jump, equities sink as Israel rains missiles on Iran in retaliation

Global oil and gold prices have jumped, while shares have slumped after reports of explosions near the Isfahan airport emerged just minutes after a US official told the Australian broadcaster ABC that Israel had fired missiles on one Iran site.Brent crude oil prices surged by over 3 per cent to approximately $90 per barrel during Friday morning's trading session in Asia, while the price of gold remained near a new all-time high, surpassing...

Ex RBI Governor Duvvuri Subbarao Statement On P Chidambaram And Pranab Mujkherjee | News18

Ex RBI Governor Duvvuri Subbarao Statement On P Chidambaram And Pranab Mujkherjee | News18Former RBI Governor Duvvuri Subbarao said that during Pranab Mukherjee and P Chidambaram's tenures, the finance ministry used to exert pressure on the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to lower interest rates and paint a rosier picture of economic growth in his latest book.#rbi #pranabmukharjee #news18 #cnnnews18 n18oc_breaking-news

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.

Watch: PM heaps praise on K Annamalai, says he has 'good intentions'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi heaped praise on Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai and said the party leader "has good intentions".

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.

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...

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.

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

Mussolini's World War II bunker reopens for public viewing in Rome

The historic World War II bunker of Benito Mussolini, located at Villa Torlonia in Rome, has reopened its doors to the public after years of closure. Built in 1940 to shield Mussolini and his family from aerial threats, the underground complex now offers guided tours and a multimedia exhibition, providing insight into Rome during the war and the impact of Allied bombings on the city.