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50 killed, many missing as flash floods wreak havoc in Northern Afghanistan

Flash floods from seasonal rains in the northern province of Baghlan killed at least 50 people on Friday, a Taliban official said, adding that the death toll may riseMinistry spokesman Abdul Mateen Qaniee told Reuters that there had been flooding in more than five districts in Baghlan after heavy rains and that some families were stuck and in need of urgent help. He said that the death toll was preliminary and that it "might rise as many people...

Indian Army to get first Hermes-900 drone, will boost Pak border surveillance

The Indian Army is set to induct its first Hermes-900 drone in a major boost to its surveillance capabilities along the Pakistan border.

US reacts to Russia's charge of interference in India's Lok Sabha elections

US rejected Russia's allegations on interfering with the ongoing general elections in India, saying that the country doesn't involve itself with polls.

Indian-origin Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava gives up title: ‘values don’t align with organisation’

UmaSofia Srivastava, who was crowned Miss Teen USA 2023, has given up her title two days after Miss USA 2023 Noelia Voigt did the same. In a note shared on Instagram, Srivastava said her personal values no longer aligned with the organisation. The 17-year-old had been the first Mexican-Indian American to be crowned Miss Teen USA in September 2023. However, in a note shared on her personal Instagram yesterday, Srivastava said she grappled with...

How dangerous is FLiRT? 5 things to know about new Covid-19 variant spreading in US

In the wake of waning immunity and social distancing no longer a norm, it's important to stay alert against the new Covid threat. Here're key facts about FLiRT.

'It Is A Big Victory..', Ace Indian Wrestlers Thank Delhi Court After Charges Framed Against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

A Delhi court on Friday ordered the framing of sexual harassment and other charges against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, a multiple-term Lok Sabha Member of Parliament, under sections 354 (assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty), 354A (sexual harassment) and 506 (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code.

Doha Diamond League: Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra finishes second with best attempt of 88.36m

Olympic and world champion Neeraj Chopra finished second at the Doha Diamond League meeting javelin throw event as his big final effort of 88.36m fell short by two centimeters of Jakub Vadlejch's winning effort in Doha on Friday.

Microsoft to launch its own mobile game store in July: Here’s what we know so far

Xbox president Sarah Bond has announced that Microsoft will be launching a web based mobile game store sometime in July.

Finolex Industries declares dividend of ₹2.50, net profit at ₹165 crore

PVC pipes and fittings manufacturer Finolex Industries Ltd on Friday (May 10) reported a 1% year-on-year (YoY) decline in net profit at ₹164.9 crore for the fourth quarter that ended March 31, 2024.In the corresponding quarter, Finolex Industries posted a net profit of ₹166.5 crore, the company said in a regulatory filing. The company's revenue from operations increased 8.3% to ₹1,235.4 crore as against ₹1,141.1 crore in the corresponding period...

Djokovic needs medical attention after getting knocked on the head by a water bottle at Italian Open

ROME: Novak Djokovic needed medical attention after apparently getting knocked on the head by a water bottle after a win at the Italian Open on Friday.A child was leaning over the railing to hand Djokovic a notebook for a signature and an aluminum-type water bottle fell out of the child’s backpack and hit the top-ranked player on the top of his head, local organizers said.Djokovic had a bump on his head and he was being checked by doctors,...

India supports UN resolution backing Palestinian bid for full membership

Motorola Razr 50 Ultra price and specifications leak ahead of global launch

Motorola is all set to launch its Razr 50 Ultra globally, with leaks suggesting a price tag of €1,200 and features such as a Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 2 processor, 12GB RAM, 512GB storage, and a triple rear camera setup.

Ukraine updates: Russia launches Kharkiv ground offensive

Russian forces have advanced into Ukraine's northeast Kharkiv region near Vovchansk, Ukraine defense sources say. Meanwhile, Russian authorities reported a Ukrainian drone attack on an oil refinery. DW has more.

Gukesh’s win has triggered a fair amount of corporate interest: AICF chief

Helmed by entrepreneur-turned-administrator Nitin Narang, the federation recently rolled out an ambitious ₹65 crore action plan

Ex-date, Record Date Today: 50% DIVIDEND per share payment by Railway stock

Ramkrishna Forgings Dividend Stock 2024: Ramkrishna Forgings Limited is a component of S&P BSE 500. A dividend is always calculated and paid on the face value of each stock. Check dividend history, share price history and more.

Pak spy posed as IBM employee, got Gujarat man to leak military drone data

According to the Gujarat CID, Pravin Mishra fell victim to a "honey trap" orchestrated by an ISI operative posing as a woman named Sonal Garg who claimed to work for IBM Chandigarh.

12 Naxalites Killed In Chhattisgarh Encounter, Yearly Toll Reaches 103

As many as 12 Naxalites were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on Friday, marking the third major operation against the left-wing extremists in a month and bringing the total number of fatalities in the state this year to 103, news agency PTI reported. Two security personnel sustained injuries in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast triggered by Maoists during the operation, the report said. The...

Maharashtra SSC, HSC Result 2024: How, where to check MSBSHSE 10th, 12th results

Maharashtra SSC, HSC Result 2024 will be announced in May-June 2024. Here's how and where to check marks of MSBSHSE 10th, 12th results.

Dorf Ketal Chemicals acquires US-based Impact Fluid Solutions

Dorf Ketal Chemicals India Private Limited, a global leader in the specialty chemicals industry, announced on May 9 it has acquired Impact Fluid Solutions, a premier provider of downhole fluid additives used in a range of industrial drilling applications. The financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. Dorf Ketal Chemicals is a privately-owned global specialty chemicals company based in Mumbai, with operations in the Asia...

Protest rocks PoK: Angry locals on streets over inflation; violence erupts as police use force

A violent clash broke out between the police and people from the Dadyal area of Pakistan-Occupied (PoK) Kashmir on Thursday which left several injured. The protesters gathered to protest against skyrocketing inflation and load shedding. Pakistan police subsequently implemented curfew in the region, prohibiting all activities. Before this escalation, the protesters had warned the Pakistani authorities against resorting to violence. Meanwhile, speaking to ANI, political activist Amjad Ayub Mirza condemned the incident, emphasizing that violence against peaceful protesters in PoK is intolerable. He also reported the tragic death of a schoolgirl in Dadyal. Mirza further stated, "Riots have erupted in Dadyal, with hundreds of protesters taking to the streets in Tatapani. The state's violence against my people is a ploy to impose Section 144 and a curfew in PoJK ahead of the May 11 long march and sit-in outside the legislative assembly in Muzaffarabad."

Go First Crisis: Airline Likely To Lose Airport Slots And International Flying Right, Says Report

The Indian aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), is reportedly considering permanently revoking Go First's domestic airport slots and international flying rights, indicating potential difficulties for the airline to resume operations. "It's been a year since the collapse of Go First. Per the Slot Allocation Guidelines, 2013, since the airline has not utilised any of its airport slots in the last year, it loses its...

Elon Musk's Neuralink Brain Implant Overcomes First Major Malfunction. Here's What Went Down

Neuralink, the pioneering brain implant company backed by Elon Musk, announced a significant breakthrough in rectifying a recent setback concerning its first patient's ability to control a computer cursor. Noland Arbaugh, a quadriplegic for eight years following a diving accident, underwent a revolutionary brain implant procedure conducted by Musk's neurotechnology venture in January. What Went Wrong? The procedure involved the insertion of a...

Tamil Nadu TN SSLC 10th Result 2024 Declared On tnresults.nic.in, 91.55% Students Pass

The Directorate of Government Examination, DGE has declared the Tamil Nadu Class 10th SSLC result 2024 today, May 10, 2024. The overall pass percentage for TN SSLC this year stands at 91.55%, marking a slight increase from the previous year's 91.39%. The board conducted the class 10th examinations from March 26 to April 8, 2024. Students who appeared for the examinations can check and download the result from the board’s official website at...

IPL 2024 MATCH 60 | Mumbai Indians Vs Kolkata Knight Riders: Head To Head Stats

Massive Dust Storm Hits Delhi-NCR, IMD Asks People To ‘Stay Indoors’. Visuals Surface

Delhi, NCR experienced a major dust storm on Friday evening, providing relief from scorching temperatures. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), rain was predicted for the national capital for this week, while the maximum temperature in the region soared to 42 degrees Celcius. Visuals Surface On Social Media

Jaspreet Singh, 10-Year-Old Selling Rolls On The Streets Of Delhi’s Tilak Nagar | The Breakfast Club

Meet #JaspreetSingh, 10-year-old selling rolls on the streets of Delhi’s Tilak Nagar. His viral video has captivated social media, celebrities, philanthropists alikeHe embodies resilience in adversity, watch this story!#TheBreakfastClub #jaspreetSingh #Delhi #news18 n18oc_india

'Won't repeat': Maldives foreign minister on derogatory remarks against PM Narendra Modi

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with his Maldivian counterpart, discussing the possibility of President Muizzu's visit to New Delhi “very soon”.

Jimmy Anderson asked to retire by England coach Brendon McCullum: Report

According to The Guardian, the England management is looking towards the Ashes 2025/26 series down under and doesn't see Anderson making the cut for the same.

Russia attacks Ukraine's northeast in new ground offensive

Zelenskyy, addressing the press in Kyiv, saying, "Russia launched a new wave of counter-offensive actions in this area. Ukraine met them there with our troops, brigades, and artillery ... Now there is a fierce battle underway." Civilians have been urged to evacuate, and heavy fighting has been reported as Ukraine's military rushes reinforcements to defend the region, which has largely been under Ukrainian control since September 2022.

Oil prices up on stronger Chinese data, Middle East conflict

Oil prices rose on Friday, continuing upwards trend on the signs of improving economy in China and as negotiations to halt hostilities in the stand-off between Israel and Hamas yielded no results.Brent futures rose 37 cents, or 0.4%, to $84.24 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude grew 41 cents, or 0.5%, to $79.64 at 0003 GMT.In the previous session, oil prices edged up to a one-week high on data of rising crude oil imports in China...

9-year-old runs a mile in storm to get help after tornado tosses parents’ car: ‘Don’t die, I’ll be back’

"I was really, really scared," the nine-year-old told the media outlets while recollecting the day he ran through a storm to save his parents.

Weather update: IMD predicts rain, thunderstorm in THESE states after dust storm wreaks havoc in Delhi

Weather update: torrential rains are set to impact Karnataka and Kerala on May 12 and 13; Andhra Pradesh and Telangana on May 13; and Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on May 12

'Asked Him to Keep Head Down': Parents of Indian Students Caught in Campus Turmoil in US Say 'Stakes Too High'

Parents of Indian students, who have been caught in the middle of the ‘pro-Palestine’ movement on campuses, are a worried lot as universities in the United States turn into battlegrounds.Fearing their safety and possible deportation in case they are found involved in the protests, several parents have asked their children to return home to India as classes have moved online.A Mumbai-based parent, whose daughter was enrolled in University of...

iQOO Z9X 5G launch is on May 16 and its battery and chipset details have already been confirmed

iQOO has confirmed the release of the iQOO Z9X 5G in India on May 16. Prior to its debut, the company has revealed specific information regarding its battery, design and chipset.

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Opposition leaders welcome Kejriwal's interim bail

New Delhi, May 10 (PTI) Opposition leaders on Friday welcomed the interim bail given to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal by the Supreme Court, saying the "fight to save democracy" will now be with more intensity

Air India Express could lose ₹30 crore in revenue due to cabin crew strike

Novartis India announces dividend of ₹25 per share, net profit slides 41% in Q4

Drug firm Novartis India Ltd on Friday reported a 41.6% year-on-year (YoY) decline in net profit at ₹14.6 crore for the fourth quarter that ended March 31, 2024.In the corresponding quarter last fiscal, Novartis India posted a net profit of ₹25 crore, the company said in a regulatory filing. The company's revenue from operations increased 6.7% to ₹81.2 crore against ₹76.1 crore in the corresponding period of the preceding fiscal.At the operating...

5 big things in AI that happened this week: Apple is developing AI chips, US bill restricts exports of AI models, more

From Apple developing new AI chips to Google contributing to drug discovery with the help of AI-powered models, know what happened in the world of AI this week.

Marathi Actor Pranit Hatte Denied Hotel Room In Nashik For Being Transgender, Netizens Express Shock

Marathi actor Pranit Hatte recently took to Instagram to address a distressing incident she encountered. In the shared video, Pranit can be seen discussing an unfortunate event where she was denied a hotel room based on her gender. Read on

Gold hits two-week high on US rate cut speculation; silver surges marginally

Spot gold saw an impressive 1.1% increase, reaching $2,372.46 per ounce by 1203 GMT, achieving its highest level in over two weeks.

China's military confronts US ship in South China Sea

The US Navy said a destroyer, the USS Halsey, was exercising navigational rights near the Paracel Islands. The archipelago lies in the South China Sea, which is disputed by several countries.

Jackson Tornado: Mississippi On Alert, Warnings In Bolton And Clinton

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a tornado warning for Jackson, Mississippi and surrounding areas late on Thursday. A confirmed violent twister is on the ground and people have been asked to take shelter. The severe thunderstorm is capable of producing 80 mph winds, weather forecasters say. ​Meanwhile, several locals and storm chasers warned others about the incoming tornado storm.

Dividend News, Multibagger PSU Bank Stock Under Rs 100: Shares go ex-date today

Multibagger PSU Bank Stock Under Rs 100: Shares of the state-owned Bank of Maharashtra are approaching their ex-dividend date today, as the bank’s board has recommended an interim dividend for the shareholders. The Bank of Maharashtra has a rich history of paying dividends to its shareholders.

Flight attendants hailed for breaking up mid-air scuffle

NEW DELHI: A mid-air altercation between two passengers aboard EVA Air Flight BR08 from Taipei to San Francisco was promptly resolved thanks to the intervention of three flight attendants. The incident, which unfolded three hours into the 12-hour journey, began over a seating dispute and escalated into a physical confrontation.According to EVA Air'...

Haryana can continue probe into land deals, including Vadra's: HC

Punjab and Haryana High Court grants the state govt the authority to determine the fate of the Justice SN Dhingra commission's investigation into controversial Gurgaon land deals, potentially involving Robert Vadra.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai Explains Phased Approach To Job Cuts - Here's What He Said

In an interview with Bloomberg, Google CEO Sundar Pichai highlighted the importance of streamlining teams, shifting focus to emerging areas, and removing layers to enhance operational efficiency.

Vetrimaaran To Soon Start Shooting For Vaadivaasal: Actor Ameer Sultan

Actor and Director Ameer Sultan is a well-known face in the world of Tamil film industry. Recently, he shared the latest update about the film Vaadivaasal which is expected to hit the theatres soon. Directed by Vetrimaaran, the film stars popular Tamil actor Suriya in the lead role. Soon after the latest update was released, fans went buzzing as now, they eagerly await the release of the film.For the first time, Vetrimaaran and Suriya are set to...

Heads Up Ventures Q4 Results Live : loss falls by 60.4% YOY

Heads Up Ventures Q4 Results Live : Revenue increased by 2097.22% YoY & loss decreased by 60.4% YoY

Boost for state chess units

In a major boost to state chess associations, the All India Chess Federation (AICF) has decided to provide financial support to the units. At a time when Indian chess is on a rise with three Indians making the Candidates meet and Grandmaster D Gukesh winning it to challenge World champion Ding Liren of China later this year, Indian chess’s parent body has recently rolled out a massive budget of Rs 65 crore to propel the game in the country.