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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...

Arvind Kejriwal Gets No Relief From Supreme Court | Judicial Custody Extended To 23 April

The Supreme Court refused to provide an immediate relief to Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal. He had challenged the validity of his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the liquor policy case. The court however issued notice to ED in the plea and directed that it file a response to Kejriwal's petition by April 24. The apex court posted the case for hearing on April 29. Watch for now.#supremecourt #arvindkejriwal #enforcementdirectorate

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.

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.

From #236 to #1, the story of IAS toppers’ giant leap

Here’s what candidates who significantly improved their rankings had to say about the strategies that helped them perform better

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

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.

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.

Brain Fade 2.0? Video of Mumbai dugout urging Suryakumar to review wide goes viral

IPL 2024, PBKS vs MI: Television footage of Mark Boucher and Tim David, while sitting in the dugout, allegedly helping Suryakumar Yadav with a review for wide call has gone viral. Fans questioned the marginal umpiring calls that went MI's way in their 9-run win over PBKS.

Hardik Pandya 'automatic selection' but Rinku Singh's T20 World Cup spot shockingly in danger: Report

It could be a possibility that Rinku Singh may miss out on a spot in India's final 15 for the T20 World Cup while Hardik Pandya's spot is not under threat.

‘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

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.

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

Google layoffs: Tech giant cuts more jobs as part of restructuring

Teams across Google's finance and real estate units have been affected by the latest round of layoffs.

Know the history behind the historic temple dedicated to Yamraj, which Kangana Ranaut visited

The temple complex encompasses 84 temples dedicated to Hindu deities, with legends suggesting they have the power to grant liberation from the cycle of birth into 84 lakh species of life forms.

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...

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...

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."

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.

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.

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 Gets AI-Powered Image Editor And Chatbot From Meta: Here’s What You Can Expect

WhatsApp users can finally try out Meta’s AI-powered features in select countries from this week onwards. The messaging app has been testing the Meta AI chatbot with people in markets like India, but now, Meta has confirmed that WhatsApp can benefit from the power of AI and its new tools that give the platform another dimension. WhatsApp is powered by the new Meta AI chatbot built with the Llama 3 AI model by the company, announced this week....

12 jurors — including 3 finance guys and a woman whose friend is a convicted fraudster — have been chosen for Trump's Manhattan criminal trial

Some selected to serve on Trump's jury are super boring finance guys. Others defy stereotypes.

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...

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.

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!

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.

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...

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...

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.

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...

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.

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.

75 Killed In 4 Months: How Home Minister Amit Shah's 'Red Review' Is Shaping Assault On Maoists

In January this year, at a security review meeting in Chhattisgarh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah told top officials of the security grid-intelligence gathering that a detailed roadmap for anti-Maoist operations must be drawn by all stakeholders with immediate effect. He gave the security grid three years to clear the remaining pockets of Chhattisgarh of Maoists.ALSO READ | Over a Dozen Women Cadres Among 29 Maoists Killed in Massive...

Don't buy the dip in stocks just yet as a wave of selling is about to bring the market to a bottom, according to one of the biggest bulls on Wall Street

The S&P 500 could bottom out in the next month, according to Fundstrat's head of research Tom Lee.

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.

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

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

Stray Kids set the stage for 'Lose My Breath' featuring Charlie Puth with teaser schedule

Stray Kids, the groundbreaking K-pop sensation, teams up with global star Charlie Puth for their latest digital single, 'Lose My Breath.' The collaboration sparks excitement across the globe as fans anticipate a mesmerizing blend of talent. With teasers dropping ahead of its May 10 release, the single promises to be a highlight in Stray Kids' illustrious career. Renowned for pushing creative boundaries, the group's journey—from their debut...

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

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.

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

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

Iran-Israel Tensions Escalate: Explosions Reported In Iran's Isfahan | IN18V | CNBC TV18

Iranian media reported explosions in Iran's central city Isfahan, but an Iranian official told Reuters those were caused by air defense systems. State media said 3 drones had been shot down.#israelirantensions #israeliranconflict #iranedroneattack #iranmissileattack #isfahan #cnbctv18 #cnbctv18digital 'n18oc_world

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.

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.

Israel ‘launches missile attacks’ on Iran's Isfahan; Tehran grounds flights: Reports | Latest updates

Iran-Israel war updates: Iran claimed it shot down several drones and that there had been “no missile attack for now”.

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...

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.