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Farmers’ rail roko stir: Key trains cancelled till May 19

Low occupancy trains have been cancelled to clear way for diverted long-route trains with higher occupancy amid the rail blockade on the Ambala-Sahnewal section near Shambhu border

Expelled from SAD, Kahlon joins BJP

BJP’s state chief Sunil Jakhar says such leaders joining the saffron fold highlights the palpable undercurrent in favour of the BJP in Punjab.

Poll outcome to be better than what Prashant Kishor could have delivered, says Jagan Mohan Reddy

CM Jagan's attack on former I-PAC head came after Kishor predicted massive defeat for YSRCP in an interview, a day ahead of polling in Andhra Pradesh.

Akhilesh Yadav's 'Fata-fatt' Counter To PM Modi's 'Khata-khat' Jibe

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav Friday hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his “khata-khat” jibe at the SP and the Congress, and said the public is now going to remove him from the top post “fata-fatt, fata-fatt, fata-fatt (quickly)”.Yadav targeted the prime minister while addressing an INDIA bloc rally here in the presence of Congress candidate Rahul Gandhi and his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. Former Congress president Sonia...

Meet the IIT Kanpur friends who made it to the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list 2024

Pratyush Rai, Siddhartha Saxena and Sirsendu Sarkar co-founded Merlin in 2021. They have made it to the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list 2024.

Two killed, 25 hurt as boiler explodes in Sonepat factory

Sonepat deputy commissioner Manoj Kumar said they sought the National Disaster Response Force’s assistance in the operation and they are investigating if the factory had all clearances from authorities concerned.

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.

Ola Cabs CFO Karthik Gupta Resigns Seven Months After Taking Charge | CNBC TV18

Sobhita Dhulipala Makes STUNNING First Appearance At Cannes 2024

At Cannes 2024, Sobhita Dhulipala made a striking appearance at a beach party, donning an electric magenta outfit by Indian Designer Namrata Joshipura, complemented by Outhouse jewelry. At the Magnum Welcome To The Pleasure Express event, she wore a sleeveless Cordelia Jumpsuit, priced at Rs 180,000, showcasing her impeccable style alongside another actress.

CJI Chandrachud says in-flight internet on trip to Brazil helped finalise a judgment

CJI Chandrachud said he used the onboard internet facility to ensure that the judgment concerning the promotion of Gujarat judicial officers was delivered without any delay.

DIVIDEND booster shot by COVID-19 vaccine maker - Check payout date

The board of directors of Pfizer recommended a 350 per cent dividend for its shareholders. In an exchange filing, Pfizer also announced the payout date for Pfizer's dividend.

Reddit announces another big data-sharing AI deal — this time with OpenAI

OpenAI and Reddit announced a new partnership on Thursday in a move that will bring the social media platform's popular content to ChatGPT.

Russia says intercepted over 100 drones overnight

NEW DELHI: A massive drone attack carried out by Ukrainian forces targeted Crimea early on Friday. The attack resulted in power cutoffs in the city of Sevastopol and caused a refinery to catch fire in southern Russia, as reported by Russian authorities. The drone attack were a response from Kyiv to retaliate against Moscow's actions in northeastern...

11 deaths in first five days of Char Dham yatra as pilgrims flood routes

Requesting pilgrims to transparently disclose any medical conditions, Garhwal Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey reassured that comprehensive health screening measures have been put in place.

HYBE vs. Min Hee Jin legal battle heats up at civil court hearing

The Seoul Central District Court's 50th civil division heard the legal battle between HYBE Labels and Min Hee Jin of ADOR over voting rights at an upcoming shareholder's meeting. Legal reps from both sides presented their cases, with HYBE denying 'slave contract' allegations and Min Hee Jin's team emphasizing her role in NewJeans' success.

JAC 11th results 2024: 98.48% pass, how to check Jharkhand board Class 11 results and other details here

The Jharkhand Class 11 board results have been released today. An overall pass percentage of 98.48% has been registered. Check details here.

Nakuul Mehta Bids Farewell To His Driver Of 12 Years With Heartfelt Note

Nakuul Mehta recently shared a sweet post about his driver, Tiwari, as he thanked him for his service. The actor hosted a farewell dinner for his friend of 12 years.

Amit Choudhary Resigns As Wipro COO, Sanjeev Jain To Take Over

Indian IT services giant Wipro has announced that its Chief Operating Officer, Amit Choudhary, has stepped down with immediate effect to pursue opportunities outside the organisation. This news was disclosed in an exchange filing by the company. Choudhary, whose last day will be May 31, will be replaced by Sanjeev Jain effective immediately. Jain will be based in Bengaluru and will report to CEO and Managing Director Srinivas Pallia. He will...

Gold price gains for second consecutive week, silver surges to 11-year peak

At 1304 GMT, spot gold surged by 0.9% to $2,396.81 per ounce. Bullion prices have climbed by 1.5% this week, following a one-month high on Thursday. In the meantime, gold futures for June delivery in the U.S. concluded 0.4% lower, settling at 2385.50 per ounce.

'He is at peace with the decision': Virat Kohli on Sunil Chhetri's retirement announcement

Virat Kohli has expressed his support for Sunil Chhetri, who announced his retirement from international football. Chhetri's final appearance for the national team will be against Kuwait in the second round of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers on June 6. Kohli, a close friend of Chhetri, responded with a heartfelt Instagram message, "My Brother, PROUD."

Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis In An Exclusive Interview With News18 | N18V

Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis In An Exclusive Interview With News18 | N18VFrom Sam Pitroda to reservation in India: Watch Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in an exclusive interview with CNN-News18's Vinaya Deshpande. #maharashtra #devendrafadnavis #news18 #cnnnews18

Govt issues security warning for Microsoft Windows, Office and Bing users

CERT-In has issued a high security warning for Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Dynamic, Bing browser, Microsoft Developer tools, Microsoft Azure, and Microsoft apps users.

Nomura joins Goldman, JPMorgan in predicting Fed rate cut in July, sees global rate-cuts revving up

The global rate-cutting cycle is revving up and the US Federal Reserve is likely to cut rates in July and implement another cut in December, according to Nomura's latest Economic Insights report. A pick-up in the rate-cutting cycle would make it easier for other central banks to follow and that this would be particularly relevant for emerging markets, it said. While financial powerhouses such as Bank of America, Morgan Stanley and UBS Wealth...

'Taarak Mehta...' actor Deepti Sadhwani sparkles in yellow on day 3 at Cannes 2024

'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah' actor Deepti Sadhwani once again stunned fans with her second look at the 77th Cannes Film Festival. This time, the actor looked beautiful in a yellow dress.

Kabir Singh Star Nikita Dutta Purchases New-Gen Mercedes-Benz GLC Worth Rs 74 lakh

Nikita Dutta, known for her work in Hindi films and television, recently purchased the new Mercedes-Benz GLC luxury Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV). The actress appears to have picked the all-black colour scheme for the GLC.The Kabir Singh star was spotted with her family taking delivery of her highly cherished item at a dealership in Mumbai. Images from a showroom showing Nikita Dutta receiving her new, highly cherished property were released by...

Two Tigers Died Within 48 Hours In Vidarbha Region Maharashtra

Friends, cousins and course mates recall fond memories of retired colonel Waibhav Kale killed in Gaza

PUNE: Colonel Waibhav Kale (retd), who was killed in Gaza while on United Nations (UN) duty, was cremated with the state honour at the crematorium in Pune cantonment limit on Friday evening. Kale, 46, was killed, and another staffer from the UN Department of Safety and Security (DSS) from Jordan was injured when their UN-marked vehicle was struck w...

Fed Chair Powell tests positive for COVID-19

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday and is experiencing symptoms. He is working from home and following CDC guidelines. Despite his illness, Powell plans to deliver his commencement address to Georgetown Law School on May 19 via prerecorded video.

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

PM Modi's Show Of Strength Post Filing Nomination; Leaders Rally Behind Him | Lok Sabha Elections

PM Modi's Show Of Strength Post Filing Nomination; Leaders Rally Behind Him | Lok Sabha ElectionsPrime Minister Narendra Modi filed his nomination papers from the Varanasi Lok Sabha seat, a constituency where he has secured wins with larger margin for two consecutive terms. #PMModi #Varanasi #kashi #bjpleader #Kashi #BJP #loksabhaelection2024 n18oc_news

'Aranmanai 4' box office collection day 14: The horror drama becomes the second highest grosser of 2024

Directed by Sundar C, 'Aranmanai 4' featuring Tamannah Bhatia has grossed Rs 75 crore at the box office with a star-studded cast including Raashii Khanna, Santhosh Prathap, and more.

Casteist Audio Clip Issue: Actor Karthik Kumar Files Police Complaint

Actor and stand up comedian Karthik Kumar has filed an official police complaint in the issue pertaining to a controversial audio clip that has been doing the rounds online. The actor in his complaint has sought an investigation into the source of the clip, which features a voice making some insensitive casteist comments. The actor has filed the complaint in the wake of attempts to portray the voice in the audio clip as his.

North Korea has fired a ballistic missile toward Sea of Japan, says South Korean military

North Korea has fired a ballistic missile towards the sea off its east coast, South Korea's military said on Friday. South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff did not immediately provide details, Yonhap news agency reported. The development comes at a time that Russian President Vladimir Putin is visiting the Chinese city of Harbin as part of his two-day State visit to China.

Brutal heat scorches northwest India, Delhi's Najafgarh warmest in country at 47.4 degrees Celsius

New Delhi, May 17 (PTI) A brutal heat wave swept swathes of northwest India on Friday, with the maximum temperature soaring to a scorching 47

Confirmed! Swati Maliwal 'Assaulted' | What Exactly Happened At Kejriwal's House? | India Upfront

In this episode of India Upfront with Padmaja Joshi, we will discuss the ‘assaultgate’ row which is giving tremors to the Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party. A fresh controversy broke after there were allegations against Kejriwal’s PA of misbehavior with Swati Maliwal. What exactly happened at Delhi CM’s house? And if they were true, would Kejriwal take any action? A panel will join us for a detailed discussion on this. ‘Swati Maliwal made two calls. She said that she was physically assaulted by both Kejriwal and Bibhav Kumar, and then she made the second call where she said that she was beaten by Bibhav Kumar at the behest of Kejriwal…’ says Sanju Verma. Tune in for the full episode!#swatimaliwal #swatimaliwalassaultcase #arvindkejriwal #timesnowshows #indiaupfront #padmajajoshi #delhi #aap

Rishi Sunak, wife Akshata Murty's fortunes rise in 2024 Rich List

The couple, both 44, have risen from 275th last year to 245th with an estimated wealth of GBP 651 million, making them the "wealthiest people to call 10 Downing Street home".

After Covishield, it's Covaxin: Adverse effects Covaxin users may face

A one-year follow-up study by a team of researchers at BHU revealed that nearly one-third of 926 recipients of Bharat Biotech's anti-Covid vaccine, Covaxin, reported adverse events of special interest, or AESI.

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.

Kartik Aaryan's relatives pass away in tragic Mumbai hoarding crash; actor attends funeral

A dust storm in Mumbai caused a hoarding collapse in Ghatkopar, resulting in 16 deaths, including Manoj Chansoria, Anita Chansoria, and Kartik Aaryan's relatives. The couple from Madhya Pradesh planned to visit their son in the United States. Their final rites were held at Sahar crematorium. After a 50-hour search, their remains were found.

Taarak Mehta actor Gurucharan Singh returns home, says he was on a 'religious journey'

'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah' actor Gurucharan Singh, who had been missing since April 22, has returned home, said the police. The actor upon his return said he was on a religious journey, police said. A case of kidnapping was filed by the Delhi Police after his aged father filed a missing complaint on April 22. According to police, Gurucharan Singh told the officials that he had left his worldly life and was on a religious journey....

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

GTA 6 Release Date: Rockstar Games' Parent Company Take-Two Announces Launch By Fall Of 2025

Rockstar Games's parent company Take-Two Interactive has officially announced that the much-awaited Grand Theft Auto 6 or GTA 6 will be released by the fall of 2025. Earlier there were rumours that the release of the game might be pushed to 2026 but after this official announcement, it is certain that the game will be released in 2025 only. This announcement from Take-Two Interactive came during the revelation of its latest earnings report. The...

Slovak PM Robert Fico undergoes another operation, condition remains 'very serious'

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has undergone another operation after he was shot on Wednesday and remains in serious condition, the country’s deputy prime minister and defense minister said Friday.Fico, 59, was shot multiple times as he was greeting supporters after a government meeting in the former coal mining town of Handlova. A suspected assailant has been arrested.Miriam Lapunikova, director of the University F.D Roosevelt hospital in...

Scottie Scheffler, from the course to jail and back: What to know about his PGA Championship arrest

LOUISVILLE, Ky.: Two-time Masters champion Scottie Scheffler was arrested after police say he dragged an officer while trying to get around the scene of a fatal accident Friday ahead of the second round of the PGA Championship.The 27-year-old Scheffler, the world’s No. 1-ranked golfer, was attempting to get to Valhalla Golf Club outside Louisville, Kentucky, around 6 a.m. when police say he illegally bypassed the scene of an accident where a...

Lok Sabha election 2024: NDA may not win 370-410 seats, but will improve 2019 tally, says Antique Broking

Lok Sabha election 2024: Antique Stock Broking believes the drop in voter turnout might have a minimal impact on BJP-held seats. The drop is mainly seen in seats where the party won with a high winning margin of over 20 per cent in 2019.

Lightning kills 12 in West Bengal, many of them were picking mangoes

Twelve persons, including Monojit Mondal, Samar Mridha, Chandan Sahani, Asit Saha, Atul Mandal, Sabidul Sk, Priyanka Singha, Nyan Roy, Sumitra Mandal, Suitara Biwi, Pankaj Mandal, and a Budhia woman, were killed and five wounded by lightning during a thunderstorm in Malda and Murshidabad, West Bengal. Disaster management personnel were deployed to rescue the wounded victims.

Delhi airport declared full emergency as Air India flight with 175 onboard caught fire mid-air

Air India flight with 175 passengers onboard faced a mis-air scare on Friday due to a suspected fire in the air conditioning unit. The incident triggered a full emergency at IGI Airport. However, Flight 807 from Delhi to Bangalore landed safely at 6:38 pm

Buy or sell: Vaishali Parekh recommends three stocks to buy today - May 18

Buy or sell stocks: Vaishali Parekh has recommended three stocks to buy today — Grasim Industries Ltd, Paras Defence and Space Technologies Ltd, and IRB Infrastructure Developers Ltd.

How ‘Me Too’ moment leaves Uyghurs’ global diaspora movement in doldrums

The global movement of the Uyghurs (against the Chinese for a separate state of East Turkestan) has received a rude shock after sexual harassment charges were made on May 10, 2024, by two ladies, respectively, against two top leaders of the Uyghur diaspora, Dolkun Isa, who is currently the Executive President of the Uyhgur umbrella organisation based in Munich (Germany) and the World Uyghur Congress (WUC), and Nury Turkel, the Chair of the...

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.