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Hezbollah handed out pagers just hours before explosions despite security checks: Report

Lebanon's Hezbollah was still handing its members new Gold Apollo branded pagers hours before thousands of the devices blew up this week, two security sources said, indicating the group was confident they were safe despite an ongoing sweep of electronic kit to identify threats.One member of the Iranian-backed militia received a new pager on Monday that exploded the next day while it was still in its box, said one of the sources.A pager given to...

Online Ad Blitz: Kamala Harris outspent Donald Trump by a whopping ...

Vice President Kamala Harris dramatically outspent former President Donald Trump on Facebook and Instagram in the lead-up to their debate, with a staggering ratio of 20 to 1, The New York Times has reported. Harris's campaign allocated $12.2 million to ads on Meta’s platforms, while Trump spent just $611,228. The significant financial advantage allowed Harris to blanket battleground states with advertisements and pursue new donors across the...

Amitabh Bachchan says 'supreme of all stars' Rajinikanth slept on floor during Hum shoot

Amitabh Bachchan, unable to attend the Vettaiyan launch, sent a video message praising Rajinikanth as 'supreme of all stars' and recalling their time together on the set of the 1991 film Hum.

Is US Secret Service probing Elon Musk over Donald Trump assassination attempt tweet?

Donald Trump survived a second assassination attempt after shots were fired near the Trump International Golf Course on September 15.

Duleep Trophy: Easwaran scores ton, Suryakumar disappoints for India B vs India D

Anantapur, Sep 20 (PTI) The uber-talented Sanju Samson completed his 11th first-class hundred before Arshdeep Singh showed his wares with the semi-new ball as India D held sway over India B on the second day of their final Duleep Trophy round robin league match here on Friday

All hunky-dory for Kamala Harris? No, more polls show U.S. presidential candidates separated by the thinnest of margins

With just under 50 days until Election Day, polls show Vice President Kamala Harris narrowly leading former President Donald Trump. Harris' voter support has increased since June, particularly among young, Hispanic, and Black voters, but the race remains tight, with both candidates close in key states and electoral forecasts.

Ashneer Grover's brother-in-law arrested in BharatPe fraud case

The Delhi Police Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has arrested Deepak Gupta, a relative of BharatPe co-founder Ashneer Grover, in connection with allegations of fund misappropriation.

Deadpool & Wolverine OTT Release: Where And Watch To Watch Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman Starrer

Marvel's Deadpool & Wolverine is set to debut on PVOD (Oct 1) and Disney+ (late Oct) in English and Indian languages. With a whopping $1.3 billion worldwide and Rs 100 crore in India, the movie proved a massive hit globally.

OnePlus Diwali sale announced, to give big discounts on OnePlus 12, Nord 4 and more

OnePlus has announced a Diwali sale event for 2024, revealing festive deals on a wide range of smartphones. The company has revealed that devices such as the OnePlus 12, OnePlus Nord 4 and more will be available with big discount offers.

India should oppose Pakistan’s entry to the BRICS: Experts

Islamabad was quick to announce that they have had long and friendly relations with Moscow, soon after their statement in support of Pakistan.

NIA conduct raids at several locations across Punjab in terror-conspiracy case linked to Gurpatwant Singh Pannun

The National Investigating Agency raided multiple locations in Punjab as part of a terror-conspiracy case involving Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun and his banned outfit Sikhs For Justice. The raids resulted in the seizure of incriminating materials. Pannun has been under investigation since 2019 for promoting terror-related activities and issuing threats against Air India passengers.

Share Split Next Week: NBFC stock hits UPPER CIRCUIT - Check ratio, record date

Upcoming Stock Split: Microcap company Srestha Finvest has announced to split the face value of equity shares in the ratio of 1:1. The company has set September 23 as the record date.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu Kicks Off Shooting For Rakt Brahmand: 'Glad To Be Back'

Samantha Ruth Prabhu is finally back on the sets of her upcoming project. She was away from work commitments due to the treatment of myositis, an auto-immune disease. After a short hiatus, the actress expressed her happiness in a recent Instagram post as she returned to work. Her excitement was palpable as she shared a photo on Instagram featuring her black ID card with a bloody green and golden crown from the sets of the upcoming OTT series...

Gold, silver rate today on September 20 in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai: Here are latest prices of your city

Gold, silver rate today, September 20: The gold MCX futures contracts with the October 2024 expiry were trading at Rs 73,450 per 10 gm.

Bigg Boss Kannada 11: Who will enter the Kiccha Sudeep-hosted reality show this season?

Bigg Boss Kannada Season 11 is scheduled to premiere on September 29, 2024, with Kiccha Sudeep returning as host. The rumored contestant lineup features TV stars, social media influencers, and veteran actors. Fans eagerly await the official list while expecting intense competition and drama throughout the season.

Israel Offers To End War In Gaza Exchange For All Hostages: Reports | N18G | CNBC TV18

How and when Hezbollah pagers were weaponised? Probe on in Taiwan, Bulgaria, Norway and Romania

Authorities in Taiwan and Bulgaria on Friday denied involvement in the supply chain of thousands of pages that detonated on Tuesday in Lebanon in a deadly blow to Hezbollah.Tuesday's attack, and another on Wednesday involving exploding hand-held radios used by Hezbollah, together killed 37 people and wounded about 3,000 in Lebanon.How or when the pagers were weaponised and remotely detonated remains a public mystery and the hunt for answers has...

Ex-Amazon engineer opens up on anxiety over company's 5-day return-to-work policy

Daniel went on to highlight the enormous stress that had mounted on him after Amazon's in-office push.

'Virat bhai ki toh sun lo Ash bhai': Rishabh Pant's stump mic request for Ashwin, Jadeja is outrageously hilarious

Rishabh Pant was at his elemantry while keeping. His innovative requests for Ashwin and Jadeja were caught on stump mic on Day 2 of India vs Bangladesh Test.

Indian embassy official found dead under mysterious circumstances in Washington, Secret Service begins probe

An official of the Indian embassy in the US was found dead under mysterious circumstances inside the mission premises in Washington DC, officials said.The incident, occurred on September 18, is being currently investigated by the local police and the Secret Service.The investigating team has not ruled out the possibility of suicide.In a statement, the Indian Embassy in the US, said: "With deep regret, we wish to confirm that a member of the...

'No Work, No Pay': Samsung Warns Striking Indian Workers as Row Escalates

Samsung Electronics has warned its striking workers in southern India they will not receive wages if they continue protesting and also face the risk of termination, a company email showed, escalating a dispute between the company and its employees.Hundreds of Samsung workers have since September 9 disrupted work and protested in a nearby makeshift tent close to its home appliances factory near the city of Chennai. They have been demanding higher...

Vodafone Idea shares tumble 24% in 2 days, slip below Rs 10 mark

Vodafone Idea shares have dropped 24% in two days, falling below Rs 10 due to the AGR ruling. The Supreme Court upheld the full AGR demand of Rs 70,320 crore. Despite this, Nomura upgraded the stock to 'buy,' while UBS suggested a fair value range of Rs 12 to Rs 24.

A 55-year-old woman watches Jr NTR's movie 'Adhurs' during brain surgery at a hospital in Andhra Pradesh

A 55-year-old woman underwent an awake brain surgery at the Government General Hospital in Kakinada while watching Jr NTR's movie 'Adhurs.' The surgery, called Awake Craniotomy, allowed doctors to remove a brain tumor without harming critical nerves. This innovative approach has drawn considerable attention on social media.

'GOAT' box office day 14: Vijay starrer earns Rs 3 crore in Tamil Nadu

Vijay's action-packed 'Greatest of All Time' has earned more than Rs 450 crore worldwide within two weeks, becoming the top-grossing Tamil film of 2024. Despite a recent dip in box office collections, it is anticipated to pick up pace during the weekend. The film stars Vijay and others with music by Yuvan Shankar Raja.

Nipah case in Kerala: People in Tamil Nadu asked not to ignore these symptoms

MADURAI: Tamil Nadu’s director of public health and preventive medicine T S Selvavinayagam, who inspected Nipah precautionary measures in Kanyakumari district on Friday, appealed to the public to approach primary health care centres and govt hospitals in case of fever and cold and not to ignore the symptoms. Anyone coming from foreign countries wit...

Multibagger Cochin Shipyards, Garden Reach other Defence stocks shares rise up to 10%. Should you Buy, Sell or Hold?

Stock Markets Today: Multibagger Cochin Shipyards, Garden Reach Shipbuilders other Defence stocks shares gained up to 10%. The gains for the shipbuilder stocks are being driven by order flow for Garden Reach and such export orders lift earnings prospects. Buy, Sell or Hold?

Jaideep Ahlawat Is The Villain In Manoj Bajpayee's The Family Man 3: Report

The Family Man 3 has gone on floors this month in the North East. Manoj Bajpayee, Sharib Hashmi and Shreya Dhanwanthary return for a new mission. According to reports, Jaideep Ahlawat is the new antagonist in the franchise created by Raj & DK. The shoot is expected to go on till October 1 in Kohima.

What we know about Kamala Harris' gun

Kamala Harris disclosed during a presidential debate that she owns a handgun for personal protection, influenced by her career as a prosecutor. Despite owning a firearm, she supports stricter gun control laws such as an assault weapons ban and background checks. Harris argues that advocating for the Second Amendment and sensible regulations are not mutually exclusive.

Bengal CM Mamata Writes To PM Modi, Threatens To Cut Ties With DVC Over 'Man-Made' Floods, Urges Funds

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday in order to bring attention to severe flooding affecting South Bengal. The floods have impacted districts such as Paschim Bardhaman, Purba Bardhaman, Bankura, Birbhum, Howrah, Hooghly, Purba Medinipur, and Paschim Medinipur. She remarked that that the state would cut off all ties with Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) for unilaterally releasing...

Naxalism will be completely uprooted in 1-1.5 years, asserts Home Minister Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has urged Naxals to abandon violence and surrender, warning of an all-out operation if they do not comply. He stated that Maoist violence will be eradicated by March 31, 2026. The government plans a welfare scheme for those affected by Naxal violence in Chhattisgarh.

Kolkata doctors' strike called off, but protest to continue. Here are their 5 demands

Junior doctors have been protesting in Kolkata for more than a month and have refused to resume work until their demands are met defying a Supreme Court order

Actor Additi Gupta on overflowing toilet scene in IC 814: It was edible material

Additi Gupta opens up about her OTT debut in IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack, sharing experiences from the set in an exclusive interview with India Today Digital. She also addressed the controversy over her character calling one of the hijackers cute.

Blackpink's Jennie Launches Weverse Account, Lisa Joins Bubble To Communicate With Solo Fans

Blackpink's Jennie has launched her Weverse account ahead of her solo comeback. Meanwhile, Lisa is set to join Bubble to chat with fans. Read on!

Rannvijay Singha Returns As The Host For MTV Roadies New Season

MTV’s most popular youth show titled MTV Roadies is all set to commence with the return of Rannvijay Singha as a host. Read the full news

Vodafone Idea, UDAIPUR CEMENT WORKS & others hit 52 week low today ;Check the full list here?

Following shares hit their 52 week low today - Vodafone Idea, UDAIPUR CEMENT WORKS, Shankara Building Products, Bombay Super Hybrid Seeds, M K Proteins

iPhone 16 goes on sale in India, iPhone 13 owners can buy it with Rs 26,000 discount offer

The iPhone 16 has finally gone on sale in India and the device is available at Rs 79,999. The iPhone 13 owners can buy it with a Rs 26,000 discount offer via India iStore. Here is how the deal works.

Rohit Sharma apologises to baffled Siraj after decision to agree with Pant on DRS backfires: 'Don't show him the replay'

Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant got it wrong as the DRS proved Mohammed Siraj was right all along.

Two Wickets In Two Balls! Akash Deep Hits The Timber Twice In Succession To Stun Bangladesh | WATCH VIDEO

Team India have made a sensational start with the ball in the first innings of the India vs Bangladesh Test series opener at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday (September 20). After getting bowled out for 376 in the first hour of Day 2, Jasprit Bumrah provided India the early breakthrough in his very first over in international cricket after T20 World Cup 2024 final. Bumrah cleaned up Bangladesh opener Shadman Islam with a peach of...

Researchers discover which animal gave us coronavirus

The coronavirus pandemic may be behind us for a while now, but research into the coronavirus is still ongoing. An international research team has listed which animal species are most likely to have served as an intermediate host for the coronavirus. Infected animals ended up at a market in Wuhang, China, in 2019. Researchers were unable to collect samples from those animals, but researchers from the Chinese Center for Disease Control and...

Explained: Why Cochin Shipyard shares soared 10% today

At around 12:25 pm, shares of the company were up 9.45% at Rs 1,837.30 on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).

Anirudh Ravichander on Devara: Jr NTR's mass presence will make it memorable

Music composer Anirudh Ravichander shared his thoughts on the upcoming Telugu actioner Devara: Part One. The highly-anticipated actioner will hit theatres on September 27.

iOS18 Launch: 5 Features To Watch Out For | Schedule Messages, Customize Home screen, Control Center

New Delhi, Sept. 17 -- iOS18 Launch | iOS18 Features | iOS18 Messages Scheduling | Home screen Customization In iOS18 | iOS18 Control Center | What's New in Apple's iOS18? After the much awaited launch of the iPhone 16 series, Apple has rolled out the iOS18. Here are the top 5 features from the latest update!

'Devara', 'Pushpa 2' , 'Game Changer' : Most awaited Tollywood releases

'Devara', 'Pushpa 2' , 'Game Changer' : Most awaited Tollywood releases

Delhi News: Arvind Kejriwal's ‘Janta Ki Adalat’ on Sept 22 as AAP gears up for high-stakes election showdown

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal will hold a 'Janta ki Adalat' on September 22. The party is gearing up for the February 2025 Delhi Assembly elections, emphasising grassroots organization and aiming for a significant electoral win.

Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth set wedding fashion goals in traditional South Indian ensembles

Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth recently married in an intimate ceremony at a historic temple in Wanaparthy. The actress wore an elegant tissue organza lehenga-sari, while Siddharth donned a classic kurta. They shared heartfelt photos and messages on social media, celebrating their love story that began during the filming of Maha Samudram.

New Study Reinforces Theory Covid Emerged At Chinese Market

A study on the origin of Covid-19 provided new evidence on Thursday supporting the theory that humans first caught the virus from infected animals at a Chinese market in late 2019.Nearly five years after Covid first emerged, the international community has not been able to determine with certainty exactly where the virus came from.The first cases were detected in the Chinese city of Wuhan in late 2019, but there have been bitter disputes between...

Titan submersible's scientific director says the sub malfunctioned just prior to the Titanic dive

The scientific director of the company that owned the Titan submersible testified about a malfunction prior to its fatal dive to the Titanic wreckage. The incident caused passengers to tumble and raised questions about the company's operations. An investigatory panel is examining the cause of the implosion and the company's practices.

Tirupati Laddu Row: Supplier of ghee to Tirumala temple says labs have certified product quality

AR Dairy, a supplier of ghee to Tirupati Lord Balaji temple, confirmed that their product samples have been cleared by authorities. The company stated that they supplied ghee only during June and July, accompanied by accredited lab reports. This follows Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu's claims of low-quality ghee in temple laddus.

Disney's plans to future-proof its TV business could help kill the cable bundle even faster than expected

The pay-TV bundle will lose even customers in the coming years as Disney's plan to protect its TV business cannibalizes cable.

Complex terrain and low visibility: Report into Rafah helicopter crash revealed

As a result of the crash, Warrant Officer (res.) Daniel Alloush, and Warr. Ofc. (res.) Tom Ish-Shalom, both serving in Unit 669, were killed.