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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Covid kills Dutch man after mutating 50 times in his body in 613 days

Making it the longest recorded Covid-19 infection, a 72-year-old man died due to a weakened immune system. The patient, who got shots of COVID vaccines before he contacted the infection, saw the virus mutate more than 50 times in his body.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

Evening briefing: Armed men disrupt polls in Manipur; PM Modi's ‘aata’ jibe at Pakistan; and more

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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...

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!

North Korea flexes military muscle again, conducts test on 'super-large warhead'

Days after it tested a medium-range ballistic missile and a medium-to-long-range solid-fuel hypersonic missile, North Korea on Saturday yet again flexed its military muscles by testing a "super-large warhead" designed for a strategic cruise missile, state media has said."The DPRK Missile Administration has conducted a power test of a super-large warhead designed for 'Hwasal-1 Ra-3' strategic cruise missile", KCNA news agency reported.In addition...

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

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.

'Am I going to risk paralysis to get bail?': Kejriwal responds to ED's 'high-sugar food' charge, accuses probe agency of being 'petty'

NEW DELHI: Arvind Kejriwal on Friday hit out at Enforcement Directorate for making an issue out of his jail diet and accused the probe agency of being "petty" and "politicising" the issue. The Delhi chief minister, who has been allowed to have food cooked at home in jail, asserted in court that his food was in conformity with the diet chart prepare...

Stock Split: This PSU Bank sets record date for division of each share into 5

The board of Canara Bank on Friday, April 19, fixed May 15, 2024, as the record date to determine eligible shareholders for the stock split announced by the company in February 2024.The bank's board had earlier approved the split of each share having face value of ₹10 into five shares having face value of ₹2. This is the first time Canara Bank is undergoing a share split since it got listed on the stock exchanges.Canara Bank has not issued a...

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...

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

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.

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.

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

London-educated Kairana ki Beti takes on BJP in West UP seat

London-educated Iqra Hasan is fighting for the Kairana Lok Sabha seat against BJP's sitting MP, Pradeep Chaudhary. Western Uttar Pradesh's Kairana is voting on Friday. Who is the Samajwadi Party's Iqra Hasan who is pooling in support from a diverse set of groups in the region?

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

Iran downplays Israeli airstrike in Isfahan, says no retaliation planned

Israel has long considered Iran to be its greatest enemy, citing the Islamic Republic's calls for Israel's destruction, its controversial nuclear program and its support for hostile proxies across the Middle East.

Supreme Court upholds tribunal order on service tax on Patanjali camps

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

Annamalai’s Open Challenge To I.N.D.I.A| BJP State Prez Takes On DMK In Battle For Tamil Nadu

While reacting on the DMK's allegation that BJP is distributing money in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu BJP chief and party's candidate from Coimbatore constituency said that he will quit politics if DMK brings one voter and make them stand in front of the media and say that some BJP guy tried to influence them. He also threatened to leave politics if that happens. Watch for more

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...

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...

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.

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

Ukraine Shot Down A Russian Strategic Bomber After Airstrike Kills Eight

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...

Who is Rohan Patel? Meet Tesla's VP who exits firm days before Elon Musk cancels Delhi trip

Earlier, Patel had worked as a senior advisor to former President Barack Obama on climate and energy issues before joining Tesla in 2016.

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

Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa 2' digital rights sold to Netflix for Rs 275 crore

Allu Arjun's upcoming film 'Pushpa 2: The Rule,' directed by Sukumar, has made headlines as its digital rights have been sold to Netflix for an impressive Rs 275 crore. This news comes shortly after the announcement that Anil Thadani acquired the North India distribution rights for a substantial Rs 200 crore. The deal with Netflix sets a new benchmark for digital rights sales in Indian cinema, significantly surpassing the previous record held by...

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.

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.

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.

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,...

TDP candidate, a doctor, delays poll campaign to help patient deliver

Gottipati Lakshmi is the party's candidate from the Darsi assembly constituency for the May 13 state 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.

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.

TISS suspends PhD scholar for activism

Ramadas, who is also the general secretary of the Progressive Student Federation (PSF), has been barred for two years from all Tata Institute of Social Sciences campuses, including Mumbai, Hyderabad, Guwahati and Tuljapur

Heavy Rain And Floods Kill At least 69 People In Pakistan

'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.