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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.

Ukrainian drone strikes Russian fuel depot in Smolensk, governor reports

The governor of Russia's Smolensk region revealed Saturday that a Ukrainian drone targeted a fuel depot overnight, igniting a fire, while a separate attack on the regional center was thwarted.According to Governor Vasily Anokhin, the drone strike occurred in the Kardym region at 2 am, hitting a reservoir containing fuel and oil lubricants. Firefighters are currently working to extinguish the blaze, as reported on his Telegram messaging app.While...

Netflix adds 9.33 million subscribers after banning password sharing

Netflix added a staggering 9.33 million new subscribers to its platform in the first quarter of 2024, marking a significant surge in its global user base. This growth comes in the wake of the streaming giant's aggressive crackdown on password sharing.

IPL 2024 Match 35 Delhi Capitals Vs Sunrisers Hyderabad: Head To Head Stats

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.”

Mumbai Police Detains Accused Vicky Gupta's Brother For Salman Khan Firing Incident Outside Galaxy Apartments

Mumbai Police detains Sonu Gupta, brother of accused Vicky Gupta, in connection with Salman Khan shooting incident outside Galaxy Apartments. Police suspect his involvement in the conspiracy. The accused, influenced by the gangster lifestyle, allegedly received a contract for the firing for financial gain. The investigation is ongoing. Read on!

This Tata's Company Announces 250 pc Dividend - Know Stock's Name, Amount And Other Details

For the full fiscal year, Benares Hotels Limited (BHL), a subsidiary of The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), reported a substantial increase in net profit, rising by 54.15 per cent to Rs 36.04 crore compared to Rs 23.38 crore in the previous fiscal year.

BJP's Report Card, NOTA, One Nation, One Election Haryana Youth On LS 2024 Polls Vote's Up

New Delhi, April 18 -- In the third episode of Vote's Up Hindustan Times goes to the industrial town of Faridabad in Haryana. BJP has been winning the last two LS elections from this constituency. But, are the youngsters happy with the BJP's Vikaas Push in the city? How is the law & order situation in the city? Is there a significant challenger to the BJP in the upcoming polls? Will people unhappy with the BJP choose the NOTA option over picking a candidate from the opposition? What do Haryana's youth think about key issues like One Nation Election?

Nike Layoffs: Sports Giant To Fire 740 Employees

Nike plans to lay off approximately 740 positions at its global headquarters in Oregon, according to a letter disclosed on Friday, reported by Reuters. This move by the leading sportswear manufacturer aims to control expenses following its cautionary note regarding a revenue decline expected in the first half of fiscal year 2024-25. In a notification mandated by law to state authorities, Michele Adams, Vice President for People Solutions at...

'Oldboy' TV series in works from director Park Chan-wook

An English-language series of 'Oldboy' is in works from acclaimed director Park Chan-wook, who had also directed the popular film.

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 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...

Warner Bros.' boss made bank last year, despite the Hollywood strikes

Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. CEO David Zaslav earned $49.7 million in 2023, new filings show.

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.

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.

Yes Bank ex-CEO Rana Kapoor walks out of Taloja jail on bail after 4 years

Rana Kapoor was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in March 2020 in a money laundering case related to alleged fraudulent loans advanced to DHFL

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

H5N1 Bird Flu Is Found In Milk For The First Time In “Very High Concentrations”; WHO Warns

The World Health Organisation said that bird flu or H5N1, has been found in raw milk, which is milk that does not go through standard pasteurization processes to rid it of bacteria. Officials said that pasteurized milk, which is standard in major retailers, is still safe. Bird flu has surged in cows and chickens throughout the US, with animals in 29 farms across eight states becoming affected.

Nato must choose 'whether we indeed are allies': Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy urges Nato to increase weapon supply after Russian attacks. Nato faces ally choice as Ukraine shoots down Russian bomber. Russia targets Dnipropetrovsk region, killing children.

Elon Musk is not coming to India but be assured that Tesla is

A source told India Today that although Musk's visit has been postponed, talks would continue between the government and the entities closely associated with Tesla and the company itself regarding its entry into the Indian market.

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.

Premier League: Manchester United hire Jason Wilcox as new technical director

Manchester United have announced on April 19 that they have appointed Jason Wilcox as the new technical director of the club.

Meet the 12 Jurors who'll be deciding Donald Trump's hush money trial

Twelve Manhattan jurors, selected after three days of questioning, will decide the fate of former President Donald J. Trump in his criminal trial.

UEFA Slaps One-Match Suspension To Emi Martinez After Penalty Shoot-Out Heroics In Conference League

Emiliano Martinez shone brightly yet again, showcasing his prowess during the tie-breaker to guide Aston Villa to victory over Lille.

5-month-old Ekagrah Murty to earn Rs 4.2 cr with Infosys' bumper dividend

New Delhi, Apr 19 (PTI) Ekagrah Rohan Murty, NR Narayana Murthy's five-month-old grandson who was gifted a whopping 15 lakh shares by the Infosys founder recently, is set to earn Rs 4

Article 370 OTT Release: When And Where To Watch Yami Gautam Starrer

Directed by Aditya Suhas Jambhale, the Hindi political thriller was released in theatres on February 23. Here's where you catch it at home now.

New Google Pixel 9 Pro hands-on images compare it to iPhone 15 Pro Max

Leaked hands-on shots reveal a flatter frame and a new oval camera module.

Veteran Journalist N Ram Shares His Opinion On BJP's Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha Prospects | CNBC TV18

'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.

BlackRock buys shares of two companies for Rs 207 crore

New Delhi, Apr 19 (PTI) US-based asset manager BlackRock on Friday acquired shares of Electrosteel Castings and PTC India Ltd for Rs 207 crore through open market transactions

Gold crosses Rs 74,000/10gm in local markets amid West Asia turmoil

Gold prices spiked to $2,418/ounce due to West Asia tensions, pushing 24K prices over Rs 74,000/10gm. Geopolitical risks, Iran-Israel conflict, and Federal Reserve delays influenced the market, with gold maintaining support levels at $2,365-2340.

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...

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.

Singapore: Indian-Origin Minister Vivian Balakrishnan Receives Extortion Letter With 'Fake Distasteful Image'

Singapore’s Indian-origin Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan and several members of Parliament have received extortion letters containing fake photos of themselves in obscene situations.Balakrishnan said that several other MPs and himself received letters containing a “fake distasteful image accompanied by a threat”. “This conduct is deplorable and totally contrary to the values and good practices that we are trying to inculcate in our...

NEET UG 2024 City Slip: When is NTA releasing exam centre intimation slip?

NEET UG 2024: NTA will release the NEET UG city slip before the release of the admit card. The NEET UG official website will make the hall ticket link available.

As Russia Plans To Retake Kharkiv, Some Choose To Flee While Others Refuse To Leave

A 79-year-old woman makes the sign of the cross and, gripping her cane, leaves her home in a quaint village in northeast Ukraine.Torn screens, shattered glass and scorched trees litter the yard of Olha Faichuk’s apartment building in Lukiantsi, north of the city of Kharkiv. Abandoned on a nearby bench is a shrapnel-pierced cellphone that belonged to one of two people killed when a Russian bomb struck, leaving a blackened crater in its wake.“God,...

HDFC Bank Q4 Key Highlights: Broadly In-Line With Street Estimates | Dividend Highest-Ever

HDFC Bank Q4 Key Highlights: NIMs at 3.44% vs 3.4% QoQ, increase of 4 bps. This is the update on recorded after-tax gains for stake sale in Credila. HDFC Bank, the country's largest private sector lender, has announced that its Q4FY24 profit zoomed 37 per cent YoY to Rs 16,511 crore. The company's net interest income during the reporting quarter grew 24.51 per cent YoY to Rs 29,076 crore. The company had clocked a net interest income of Rs 23,351 crore during the same quarter a year ago.HDFC Bank also announced a whopping 1,950 per cent dividend payout on each stock. This translates into Rs 19.50 payout on each stock having a face value of Re 1. This is also the highest-ever dividend by HDFC Bank.#etnow #hdfcbank #hdfcbankresults2024 #q4earningswithetnow #hdfcbankshare #englishnews #trending #topnews #hdfcbankstock #topnews #breakingnews

1 Lakh Voters' Names 'Missing' In Coimbatore, Annamalai Calls For Re-Election

Polling concluded across all 39 constituencies in Tamil Nadu by 7 pm, with voter turnout reaching 62.23%, as per Election Commission data.

8 UP Lok Sabha Seats See 58% Turnout in Phase 1 of Polls; State EC Seeks Reports on SP's Charge of EVM Error, Booth Capturing in Some Areas

About 58 per cent voter turnout was recorded in the eight seats of western Uttar Pradesh where polling was carried out in the first phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Friday. According to Election Commission data, 63.29 per cent voting was reported in Saharanpur, 57.83 per cent in Moradabad, 60.39 per cent in Kairana, 59.17 per cent in Nagina, 60.23 per cent in Pilibhit, 54.68 per cent in Bijnor, 52.42 per cent in Rampur, and 54.91 per...

Exclusive - Simple Kaul recalls her role in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah: It was a departure from the norm, being a Kashmiri, I infused a lot of Kashmiri elements

Actress Simple Kaul enjoys portraying modern characters but found joy in playing unique roles with depth and societal resonance. She aims for significant roles that contribute to show dynamics, inspiring audiences to stand up against societal issues.

NCT's Renjun takes temporary break for health reasons; Withdraws from scheduled activities including 'THE DREAM SHOW 3' concert

NCT’s Renjun takes break for health reasons, consulting doctor for anxiety symptoms. Absent from fan signing event and Seoul concert series. Soompi reports Renjun's hiatus. Mark, Jeno, Jaemin, Chenle, Jisung proceed without him.

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...

Ukraine Shot Down A Russian Strategic Bomber After Airstrike Kills Eight

Heavy Rain And Floods Kill At least 69 People In Pakistan

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.

Heatwave Alert in Bengal: Mercury Likely To Cross 40 Degrees in Kolkata, Odisha Reports First Sunstroke Death

As severe heatwave conditions grip India, the weather department predicted that temperature in Kolkata is likely to cross 40 degrees in the next few days. The heat wave spell is likely to continue over East India till April 23.Meanwhile, a heat wave alert has also been issued in seven districts of Bengal, which includes Purba and Paschim Medinipur, Jhargram, Bankura, Birbhum and Paschim Bardhaman districts. The Indian Meteorological Department...

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...

Supreme Court upholds tribunal order on service tax on Patanjali camps

Appellate tribunal had held Patanjali liable to pay service tax on yoga camps

Israeli airstrike in Gaza kills at least nine, including six children

An Israeli airstrike in Gaza's southernmost city resulted in the deaths of at least nine people, including six children. The conflict between Israel and Hamas has heightened tensions in the Middle East, with casualties reported in the ongoing offensive. Regional tensions have escalated, with Iran and Hezbollah involved in the conflict.

Arvind Kejriwal News LIVE: Delhi LG seeks report from prison as AAP claims CM being denied insulin

Arvind Kejriwal News LIVE: The LG's order comes after Delhi Cabinet minister Atishi claimed there was a plot to kill Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in the excise policy case, by denying him home-cooked food and insulin in jail, a charge rejected by the prison authorities. The Raj Niwas said, "Shri VK Saxena @LtGovDelhi has expressed grave concern over reports based on statements by Ministers...