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Dubai floods: Top 10 things to know

​​Dubai floods: The rainfall, described as the heaviest in 75 years, brought the desert city to a standstill, with highways resembling waterlogged canals and the bustling airport struggling to manage operations.

Petrol, Diesel Fresh Prices Announced: Check Rates In Your City On April 18

Petrol and Diesel Prices On April 18, 2024: Internationally, the price of crude is trading below $90 per barrel. This morning, Brent crude was trading at $87.44 per barrel. However, the fall in crude oil prices 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...

India's T20 World Cup Selection Dilemma: Boost Top-order With Both Gill and Jaiswal and Omit Either Shivam Dube or Rinku Singh?

As the deadline for the highly anticipated squad announcement for the upcoming T20 World Cup approaches, there seem to be certain matters which are testing the selectors at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Ahead of the marquee tournament of the year, the selectors would have to take some tough calls as they aim to build their 15 who will get the nod to travel to the United States of America.GT vs DC – IPL 2024 Live Score and...

EVMs Erroneously Registered Votes In Favour Of BJP: Prashant Bhushan Tells SC, Court Asks ECI To Explain

The Supreme Court on Thursday resumed hearing the plea seeking 100% cross verification of VVPATs with EVMs. Advocate Prashant Bhushan Apparing for ADR told the Supreme Court that at least four electronic voting machines (EVM) erroneously registered votes in favour of BJP during during mock polling in Kasaragod on Wednesday, April 17 as reported by a Manormama. According to the report cited in the court by Bhushan, LDF and UDF candidates' agents...

CBSE Board Result 2024 date: Class 10th, 12th results to be out soon. Details here

The CBSE Board Results 2024 will be declared soon. When announced, the Class 10 and Class 12 results will be available on various official websites and other platforms.

IDFC First Bank Announces Changes On Credit Card Benefits | What Do You Need to Know?

How Elon Musk’s foray into India was 9 years in the making

India is in the midst of its election season. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a busy man. But amid all this, he will make time to meet a “fan” – probably his most high-profile one – Elon Musk.The billionaire’s upcoming visit to India on 21 April marks a significant milestone in the burgeoning relationship between the tech tycoon and the world’s fastest-growing economy. He is scheduled to meet with Modi on 22 April and the discussion is poised to...

Shoma Sen walks out of jail after 6 years

MUMBAI: Former Nagpur University professor and activist Shoma Sen walked out of Byculla women's prison on Wednesday, nearly six years after her arrest in connection with the Elgar Parishad case in 2018.Arrested on June 6, 2018, by National Investigative Agency and booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for her alleged links wi...

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde Meets Salman Khan After Firing Incident | N18S | CNBC TV18

Elon Musk sounds alarm on AI tools, says OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google Gemini can end civilisation

X chief Elon Musk says that OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Gemini have the potential to end civilisation. He added that these two chatbots have been programmed in such a way that they could be a threat.

The Idea That India Should Have Only 1 Leader An Insult To Every Young Indian: Rahul Gandhi | N18S

"Language is not something that is imposed from the top. It's something that comes from inside a person's heart," says Congress MP Rahul Gandhi as he criticises BJP for propagating the idea of 'One Nation, One People, One Language, One Leader' during a roadshow in Wayanad. #WATCH#2024loksabhaelection #2024loksabhapolls #rahulgandhi #wayanad #cnbctv18 #cnbctv18digital #n18oc_india#n18oc_politics

Is Smallpox Making A Potential Comeback? Here's What Experts Say

One of the most highly contagious diseases, smallpox which was eradicated in the 20th century is expected to make a comeback, states a report. As per the experts, even a single smallpox outbreak would pose a significant global challenge, necessitating unwavering vigilance. But what can cause smallpox? What are its signs and symptoms one needs to be aware of? Read on to know more.

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...

Malayalam cinema thrived in Q1 2024, grossing a total of over Rs 670 crore globally

Three films released in the first quarter of 2024 Manjummel Boys, Aadujeevitham and Premalu made it to the list of highest-grossing Malayalam films of all time, ranking 1st, 4th and 5th, respectively.

Indonesia's volcano eruption triggers tsunami alert, thousands told to evacuate: 10 points

Multiple eruptions of a volcano in Indonesia triggered a tsunami alert by the authorities, with 11,000 people evacuated from at risk areas.

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.

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

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.

'PAUSE before you PUNCH....': Anand Mahindra To Ex-CEO Jet Airways Sanjiv Kapoor On Dubai Rains

Anand Mahindra, the chairman of the Mahindra group, and Sanjiv Kapoor, Ex-CEO of Jet Airways, engaged in an exchange of posts on X, formerly Twitter. The weather situation of Dubai was the subject of their social media posts, which sparked a discussion online.

Kenya military chief, eight others killed in helicopter crash

The helicopter had crashed in western Kenya shortly after taking off.

'So Intriguing': Arjun Kapoor On Janhvi Kapoor-starrer Ulajh's Teaser

Janhvi Kapoor’s much-awaited political thriller film Ulajh has been making headlines for a long time. Janhvi completed shooting for the film last year, in September. Since then, the viewers have been eagerly waiting for more updates on the project. Meanwhile, the makers have surprised everyone and dropped the teaser for the movie yesterday, which is currently going viral.From fans to celebrities, all appreciate the teaser. On this occasion,...

Juventus review court's decision to pay Cristiano Ronaldo €9.8 million in unpaid wages

Juventus face a payout of nearly 9.8 million euros to Cristiano Ronaldo after an arbitration court ruling. Ronaldo initially claimed 19.5 million euros, citing unpaid wages during the COVID-19 crisis. The court upheld half of Ronaldo's claim, blaming Juventus for breached negotiations. Juventus vow to protect its interests, assessing the decision carefully with legal counsel.

‘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

Tesla has begun sending out severance info to laid-off workers. Here's how much they're getting.

Five former workers told Business Insider that Tesla's severance offer included two months' pay.

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.

‘Your son is under arrest’: Old Delhi jewellery hub faces new scam

Police said they received multiple complaints from across Delhi, adding that at least 10 people were cheated over the past year

'Eerie moment sky turns green as storm hits Dubai. Watch viral video

Dubai rain: “That can't be good,” wrote an X user while reacting to a video showing the city sky painted in a hue of green during a storm.

Modi factor continues to play major role for NDA: Pre-poll survey

On India Today's Elections Unlocked, the focus is on the first phase of polling for the 2024 elections starting on Friday. A pre-poll survey by CSDS Lokniti indicates that Prime Minister Narendra Modi remains a significant influence for the NDA. However, issues related to livelihood, such as jobs and prices, are becoming increasingly important. The data suggests that dissatisfaction with unemployment and inflation could result in a tougher electoral battle in some regions.

Paytm starts migrating users to new UPI IDs: What changes for you?

Until now, Paytm UPI customers were using Paytm Payments Bank Limited (PPBL) which was barred by the RBI.

FIIs sell stocks worth Rs 15k crore over 3 days: Nikunj Dalmia DECODES strategy | Editor's Take

Nikunj Dalmia has said that FIIs are net seller in this month so far. "Maybe they want to come after elections. I don't know what is the real underlying factor. But global macro and FIIs selling, these are two concerns".

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...

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

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.

India to start delivery of BrahMos missiles and launchers to Philippines tomorrow

India has completed storage-building space in one of the Philippines' islands as part of $374.96 million deal signed in January 2022.

Google fires staff protesting Israel contract

Google has fired 28 employees for protesting against Project Nimbus, a $1.2 billion deal with Amazon to provide AI services to Israel. The protests, led by No Tech for Apartheid, included sit-ins at Google offices. Google cited policy violations, sparking debate over employee activism and tech companies' handling of dissent.

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

38-year-old inspector played key role in Chhattisgarh encounter

Kewat said that apart from the fierce firing that they faced, the heat and the difficult geography posed serious challenges

Jr. NTR & Janhvi Kapoor's 'Devara Part 1' Sets A Record With Hindi Rights Selling For Rs 45 Crores

New Delhi: Jr NTR's upcoming film, ‘Devara: Part 1’, directed by Koratala Siva and featuring Janhvi Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan, is already generating buzz ahead of its release. The film's pre-release Hindi theatrical deal has set a new record. It reflects the confidence of distributors in its potential success. Hindi Theatrical Rights of ‘Devara: Part 1’ The Hindi theatrical rights for ‘Devara: Part 1’ have been acquired by AA Films and will be...

Protests At Columbia University As President Minouche Shafik Testifies In Congress Over Anti-Semitism Row | Video

Protests broke out at Columbia University Wednesday as university president Minouche Shafik testified in Congress over allegations of antisemitism at the campus. Shafik's testimony came against the backdrop of allegations of antisemitic activities across campuses in the US, especially from Rep. Virginia Foxx, chair of the House Education panel.

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.

Godrej Group begins the formal split

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.

RPF constable's quick thinking saves a passenger from the brink of death. Here's what happened

hanks to the quick thinking and awareness of RPF Constable R. Purusothaman, a passenger was rescued from almost being crushed under a train.

From humiliation to UPSC glory: Former police constable shares secret to success

Uday Krishna Reddy, a former Andhra Pradesh police constable, who once was humiliated in front of 60 policemen in 2018, secured 780th rank in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2023. Read to know how he defied odds and came out with flying colours.

Rs 17 dividend share: Smallcap stock turns ex-date today; do you own?

Stovec Industries Dividend Stock 2024: Shares of Stovec Industries Limited will be in focus on April 18, 2024, on account of its next corporate action.

Gold gains as Middle East tensions lift safe-haven appeal

Spot gold was up 0.4% at $2,369.93 per ounce, as of 0107 GMT. U.S. gold futures dipped 0.1% to $2,385.10 per ounce.

Schools forcing students to study textbooks other than NCERT, violating RTE law: Centre to states

NEW DELHI: The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights has written to states asking them to issue directions making it clear that if any school forces the children to study textbooks for elementary classes other than those prescribed by NCERT or respective SCERTs, it will be construed as a violation of Right To Education Act, 2009.The co...

Alaska Airlines Ground Stop Expires Within Minutes, Company Says: 'We Apologize....'

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Wednesday issued a ground stop advisory for Alaska Airlines. A tab on the FAA website reads: "All Alaska mainline and subcarrier flights ground stopped." The agency further said that Seattle-based carrier "asked the FAA to pause the airline’s mainline departures nationwide." No specific reason was provided.

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.

WhatsApp introduces 'Recent Online Contacts' feature: What is this and how to use it

WhatsApp is introducing a 'Recent Online Contacts' feature, allowing users to easily connect with contacts they've recently interacted with. This new update aims to enhance user communication and streamline the chat initiation process.

Turkey mandates e-ATV requirement for Indians travelling to South America via Istanbul

Turkish Embassy in New Delhi updated travel procedures for Indian and Nepalese passport holders transiting through Istanbul Airport to Mexico, Colombia, Panama, Venezuela, requiring an Electronic Airport Transit Visa (e-ATV) effective April 15, 2024. Travellers urged to comply for smoother transit.