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IDFC Ltd And IDFC First Bank To Merge; Shareholders Approve Key Amalgamation

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had given its nod for the reverse merger of IDFC Limited with its banking subsidiary, IDFC First Bank, in December 2023. Under the approved reverse merger scheme, shareholders of IDFC Limited will receive 155 shares of IDFC First Bank for every 100 shares they hold in IDFC Limited.

iPhone 17 Slim could be priced more than the Pro Max model, Apple might say goodbye to the Plus models

Rumours are rife about Apple's upcoming iPhone 17 Slim, which is expected to replace the Plus models and become the most expensive in the series.

Heatwave grips Northern India, IMD issues 'Red Alert'

Northern India continues to swelter under an intense heatwave, with temperatures in the National Capital Region (NCR) soaring above 45 degrees Celsius. On Saturday, May 18, ten weather stations in Delhi reported temperatures breaching this mark, with Mungeshpur in northwestern Delhi recording a scorching 46.8 degrees Celsius. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a 'Red' alert for today, May 19, warning of severe heatwave...

Watch: Andhra doctor performs CPR on electrocuted 6-year-old boy, saves his life

In the video, one can see the doctor methodically tapping the boy's chest, trying to bring him back to life.

Drake's 'Curse' Continues With £450 Million Loss On Tyson Fury Bet

Rapper Drake reportedly lost nearly £450million for placing bet on the former UBC title holder Tyson Fury. The Canadian Star backed the British Boxing Star against Oleksandr Usyk for the heavyweight championship winner. However, the Boxer from Ukraine surprised everyone for the overwhelming victory in the match fought in Saudi Arabia over the weekend.

JEE Main 2024 paper 2 result out; direct link and toppers' list here

JEE Main 2024 Paper 2 Result 2024: This year, two students each have secured 100 percentile marks in BArch and BPlanning papers.

WhatsApp is now rolling out the Passkey feature to all users: What is it and how it works

WhatsApp has started rolling out the option to create passkeys for all users. Read on to know what exactly the feature is and how it works.

KP.2: This is what China has to say about the new COVID variant

China monitors the KP.2 COVID-19 variant closely, with minimal cases reported. Health experts advise hygiene practices and a balanced diet. The new variant of COVID-19, known as KP.2, has been making headlines globally with nearly 100 cases in India alone. But what does China have to say about it? Read all about it here.

World News: POK Public Turns Against Pakistan, All You Need To Know About The Protest | ABP LIVE

Pakistan occupied Kashmir is once again in the headlines. While elections are going on in India, the people of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir are protesting on the streets. In fact, due to increasing inflation, backwardness and lack of basic facilities, the people of POK are protesting on the streets. And this protest has increased so much that till now 4 people have died in it, including a policeman, while more than 100 people are injured. At the...

Dubai Crown Prince Fazza shares video of father, UAE vice president, with his 3-year-old son

A video shared by Dubai Crown Prince Fazza has taken over social media. It shows his toddler son with his grandpa, the UAE vice president.

How US Ambassador To India Eric Garcetti Spent His First Year In New Delhi| N18S | CNBC TV18

OpenAI leader resigns, accuses company of putting ‘shiny products’ above safety

OpenAI is being accused of focusing on releasing new products rather than safety.

New Covid wave hits Singapore, people advised to wear masks

Singapore is witnessing a new cloud wave, with a surge in cases prompting the government to advise mask-wearing again, foreseeing the peak within two to four weeks.

Flash Floods Due To Heavy Seasonal Rains Kill 50 In Afghanistan

Flash floods from heavy seasonal rains in western Afghanistan have killed at least 50 people and dozens remain missing, a Taliban official said on Saturday, adding the death toll was based on preliminary reports and might rise.Afghanistan has been witnessing unusually heavy seasonal rains.The hard-hit province of Ghor has suffered significant financial losses, said Abdul Wahid Hamas, spokesman for the provincial governor, after thousands of...

Covaxin Vaccine | Over 30% Covaxin Takers Suffered Health Issues After A Year, Claims Study | N18V

Nearly one-third of the individuals who received Bharat Biotech's anti-Covid vaccine Covaxin reported 'adverse events of special interest,' or AESI, according to a one-year follow-up study conducted by a team of researchers at BHU.Nearly 50 per cent of 926 study participants in the study complained of infections during the follow-up period, predominated by viral upper respiratory tract infections.#covaxin #covidvaccine #health #news18

All five NewJeans members have submitted petition letters to the court, standing with Min Hee Jin

In the ongoing legal dispute between entertainment giant HYBE and former executive Min Hee Jin, the members of NewJeans, a group under the HYBE label, have made a significant move. Ahead of a crucial court hearing, they submitted petition letters to the Seoul Central District Court, indicating their support for Min Hee Jin. This marks their first official statement in the legal battle, adding to previous support from the parents of the group's...

After Beating Azim Premji, Savitri Jindal Becomes The 4th Richest Person In India | N18S | CNBC TV18

Niharica Raizada Shines at Cannes 2024: This Is A Fairytale For Cinema | EXCLUSIVE

Niharica Raizada, Bollywood's inaugural French-speaking actress, debuts at Cannes 2024 with four films. Her company Raizada Entertainments also aims to attract French, British, and German producers for Madam Cama. In an exclusive interaction with Zoom the actress has now discussed her projects, elaborated on how she started her production house, and advocated for increased Indian representation at Cannes.

Nestle India shares jump 3% as shareholders reject royalty hike

The jump in stock price happened after the MNC's shareholders turned down a proposal to increase royalty payments to Swiss parent Nestle. Results of a remote e-voting by shareholders show that 57.18% of the votes were cast against the proposal for increasing royalty from 4.5% to 5.25%.

Alexander Zverev equals tennis legend Boris Becker's record with Italian Open final appearance

Alexander Zverev has reached his 11th Masters final at the Italian Open, matching Boris Becker's record for the most Masters finals by a German. Zverev, the 2017 Rome champion, overcame Alejandro Tabilo 1-6, 7-6 (7/4), 6-2 in a challenging semi-final. He will face Nicolas Jarry, who defeated Tommy Paul to reach his first Masters final.

Most Basketball Three Pointers In One Minute - Guinness World Records

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Opinion | Indigenising Education: Ancient Indic Knowledge is Finally Getting its Due in New India

Ancient Indian literature is a treasure trove of eternal wisdom and knowledge, all of which is still relevant in the modern world. However, for decades, India has failed to embrace its ancient heritage and knowledge systems, and has continued educating students in a system handed over to us by our erstwhile colonial rulers. That is fast changing, and students pursuing higher education in India will soon have to opt for Indic knowledge courses to...

Scottie Scheffler's Attorney Denies Golfer Assaulted Police Officer

Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler struggled to his first over-par round of the year in Saturday’s third round of the PGA championship a day after being arrested while his attorney denied charges the golfer assaulted a police officer.Scheffler, arrested Friday morning after a confrontation with police at the entrance to Valhalla Golf Club, returned from jail to fire an adrenaline-fueled five-under par 66 on Friday to pull within three shots of the...

What led to mob attack on Indian & Pakistani students at Kyrgyzstan hostels

Hours after India advised students in Kyrgyzstan to "stay indoors' in the wake of the mob attack on Indian and Pakistani students at Kyrgyz university hostels in Bishkek, the foreign ministry of the Central Asian nation has said that the "situation in Bishkek is calm and under full control'. Groups of locals attacked the students even as they shouted for help and pleading to go.

6 Dead In New Caledonia Violence. Why French Overseas Territory In The Pacific Is ‘Under Siege’?

French Pacific territory New Caledonia was “under siege” Saturday, the mayor of its capital Noumea said, with another person killed in rioting that has left six dead over six days.Anger is still high over a contested voting reform, with Noumea mayor Sonia Lagarde telling news channel BFMTV “we’re far from getting back to calm” even after the arrival of hundreds of military and police reinforcements.Saturday’s deadly incident occurred in the...

Nagababu reactivates his X account; admits deleting controversial past tweet

Amidst the Lok Sabha elections, actor-turned-politician Nagababu stirred controversy with a cryptic social media post seemingly aimed at Allu Arjun. The backlash led to Nagababu deactivating his X account, only to reactivate it later and delete the contentious tweet, sparking curiosity among followers. He wrote, "I have deleted my tweet".

'The End' for Gurgaon nightlife? New policy for bars

Amid the soaring prices of liquor, the Haryana Government has come up with a new excise policy. This new excise policy is expected to dampen Delhi NCR's nighlight hub Gurgaon. Furthermore, while the previous year’s policy was termed as “highly progressive,” this year's excise policy seems to dim Gurgaon's spark.

Footballer, 22, dies of cardiac arrest in Assam during practice

22-year-old footballer Rishiraj Borah died from cardiac arrest at Assam Agricultural University ground in Jorhat. He collapsed during a practice match, was rushed to Jorhat Medical College and Hospital, but could not be revived. Rishiraj had represented Jorhat in under-13 and under-15 interdistrict football tournaments.

iOS 18 Siri upgrades: Know what generative AI features will power Apple's voice assistant

Siri is expected to be revamped with the upcoming iOS 18 update and AI features, know what's coming ahead of June's WWDC 2024.

Deve Gowda breaks silence in Prajwal Revanna case, says ‘more people’ involved

Prajwal, the former PM's grandson, is embroiled in an alleged sex scandal. He is believed to be in Germany.

Jurgen Klopp Joins Instagram, Gets Over a Million Followers in No Time

Jurgen Klopp has joined social media to ensure his “love affair” with Liverpool does not end when he leaves the “incredible” club after Sunday’s emotional farewell game against Wolves.Klopp will bring the curtain down on his remarkable nine-year reign when the final whistle blows at Anfield.The German established himself as a Liverpool legend by winning the team’s first Premier League title for 30 years in 2020.Klopp led the Reds to Champions...

Taarak Mehta's Gurucharan Singh smiles next to police officer is first pic since returning home after 28 days

In the picture, Gurucharan Singh smiled as he stood next to the cop. He wore a striped turban and black T-shirt.

Parth Samthaan opens up about rejecting Khatron Ke Khiladi 14, says 'Hum thode zada greedy hain'

Parth Samthaan declined Khatron Ke Khiladi 14 due to financial reasons, despite interest in future participation. He is set to debut in Bollywood films with Hamare Baarah and Ghudchadhi, alongside Raveena Tandon and Sanjay Dutt.

Kansas Tornado Forecast: Supercell Storm To Take Over Garden City, Colby, And Wichita

The weather agency's Storm Prediction Center in Norman Oklahoma warned the residents of Kansas: "There is an enhanced risk for severe thunderstorms for the portions of Western And Central Kansas," as part of the forecast. Tornadoes coupled with gusts are expected to sweep through the state, particularly near Garden City, Colby, and Wichita cities, as they fall in the region to see extreme weather tomorrow before sunset.

Things not looking rosy for BJP, says Mayawati

The four-time chief minister of Uttar Pradesh claimed that under the BSP government, ‘Sarv Samaj’ were safe, whereas during the BJP’s ten-year tenure, farmers struggled for their genuine demands, and small traders faced numerous problems due to GST.

UK PM Rishi Sunak, wife Akshata Murty richer than Kings Charles: Report

Rishi Sunak, wife Akshata Murty have more money than King Charles, who saw an increase in his personal fortune this year from £600 million to £610 million.

'What happened to me was very bad...': Swati Maliwal after filing Police complaint

AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal tweeted, "What happened to me was very bad. I have given my statement to the police on the incident that happened to me. I hope that appropriate action will be taken. The last few days have been very difficult for me. I thank those who prayed for me. Those who tried to do character assassination, said that she was doing it on the instructions of the other party, may God keep them happy too. An important election is going on in the country, Swati Maliwal is not important, the issues of the country are important. There is a special request to BJP people to not do politics on this incident.

Rakhi Sawant's Tumour Surgery Is NOT a Drama? Hospital Finally Issues Statement

Is she or is she not? Rakhi Sawant’s viral pictures from a Hospital in Mumbai recently left everyone shocked and confused. While some expressed concern for her health, others argued that it might merely be some drama. However, Nakshatra Multispeciality Hospital in Mumbai has finally revealed that the actress is indeed admitted there.Rakhi Sawant’s Surgery ConfirmedOn late Friday night, hospital authorities confirmed that Rakhi Sawant is admitted...

FMCG giant: 10:1 stock split, dividend and Q4 results - Check dates

ITC Q4 2024 Quarterly Results Dividend News: The company has announced the date of its next board of directors meeting to evaluate and approve the financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ending March 31, 2024.

Air India Express flight makes emergency landing

An Air India Express flight made an emergency landing in Bengaluru due to a fire in one of the engines. All passengers and crew were safely evacuated from the Bengaluru-Kochi flight.

'Misleading': Defence Ministry Responds On Reports Of Model Of Chinook Chopper Missing In UP

The Defence Ministry on Saturday dismissed reports claiming that a model of a Chinook chopper, installed by the DRDO at the 2020 edition of DefExpo in Lucknow, had gone missing.The ministry’s spokesperson A Bharat Bhushan Babu stated that the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) never installed any helicopter model in Lucknow.“The news circulating about a DRDO installed Chinook Helicopter Model at Lucknow during DefExpo 2020...

Pakistan Earthquake: Magnitude 4.3 Quake Strikes Near Haripur, Tremors Felt Till Islamabad

An estimated 4.3 magnitude earthquake has hit Pakistan. Tremors of the same were felt at Haripur and Islamabad. No injuries have been reported thus far. Multiple people on X, formerly known as Twitter have written about the quake in Islamabad as well.

BTS impersonator sentenced to prison for stealing unreleased music and sensitive information

A 20-year-old impersonator, posing as BTS members Suga and V, faced legal consequences after being sentenced to prison for stealing unreleased music and military service-related information. The Seoul Central District Court upheld the verdict, emphasising the significant intangible damages and lack of agreement between the involved parties. On May 16, K-media Newsis reported that a man in his 20s, identified as Mr A, had been sentenced to prison...

Indian football icon Sunil Chhetri announces retirement

Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri on Thursday took to X (formerly Twitter) to announce his retirement from international football. Sunil Chhetri will draw curtains on his 17-year illustrious career after the FIFA World Cup qualifying match versus Kuwait to be played in Kolkata on June 6, 2024.

US News | Biden And Trump Agree To 2 Presidential Debates, With First Set For June 27 | News18

US News | Biden And Trump Agree To 2 Presidential Debates, With First Set For June 27 | News18President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have both accepted an invitation from CNN to debate on June 27, a historically early showdown that will set the tone for the final months of the 2024 campaign.#biden #trump #news18 #cnnnews18

Alice Stewart's Cause Of Death Unclear, Medical Emergency Suspected

Alice Stewart, a CNN correspondent and former adviser to Ted Cruz, has died at the age of 58. Her body was found outdoors in the Bellevue neighborhood of northern Virginia early Saturday morning. Authorities do not suspect foul play and believe a medical emergency may have occurred. The cause of her death is currently unknown.

9 important features coming to your smartphone with Android 15 update- All details

Google finally announced Android 15 with these 9 exciting features. Know what's coming to our Android devices this year.

KKK 14's Shilpa Shinde Addresses JDJ 10 Controversy: 'Judges Should Think Before Commenting' - Exclusive

Back in 2022, Shilpa Shinde called out the judges of Jhalak Dikhhla Kaa 10 as she took direct digs at Karan Johar and Nora Fatehi. Recently, while giving interviews for Khatron Ke Khiladi 14, the actress told Times Now/ Telly Talk India the whole story behind the controversy

Neuralink's first brain implant recipient, Noland Arbaugh, recounts transformative journey

Noland Arbaugh, whose life changed dramatically at the age of 22 when he dove headfirst into waist-deep water and encountered an object that caused a severe spinal cord injury, shared his transformative experience as the first recipient of Neuralink's brain implant. "I accepted that I was paralysed, and that was my life. I always held out hope that it would all get better," he reflects in an interview with ABC, as reported by Good Morning...

Saudi Arabia Creates History With First-Ever Swimsuit Fashion Show At Red Sea Fashion Week - See Pics

Saudi Arabia breaks new ground with its first-ever swimsuit fashion show, defying traditional dress codes and embracing modern fashion trends.