- newIran-Israel conflict unlikely to hit oil supply
West Asia oil shipments remain stable amidst Israel-Iran tensions. Speculators influence Benchmark Brent prices. Opec's Hai Tham al-Ghais engages with India on oil imports. Potential disruption if Hormuz Strait blocked."}
- 44 mins ago 20 Apr 24, 3:31am -
- newIran signals no retaliation after Israel strikes its city
Isfahan experiences limited explosions as air defences engage infiltrators. Tehran refrains from retaliating, aiming to prevent region-wide war. Incident downplayed, no confirmed external attack. Iranian media, officials, and Reuters report.
- 51 mins ago 20 Apr 24, 3:24am -
- newTurnout touches 64% in Ph 1 of LS polls, against 66% in 2019
Encouraging 63.5% turnout in the first phase of the 2024 general election across 102 Lok Sabha seats. Various states experienced unique voting incidents, and the Election Commission's efforts were evident in managing the process.
- 1 hour ago 20 Apr 24, 3:12am -
- newMan separates wife from live-in partner, HC reunites them
- 1 hour ago 20 Apr 24, 3:01am -
- newJEE(A) out, IISER to hold own entrance test on June 9
Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs) change admissions criteria to IAT 2024 for BS-MS and BS programs. Applications open till May 13, 2024, test on June 9, 2024. Eligibility for class XII 2022 qualifiers. General candidates require 60%, SC, ST, PwD need 55%.
- 1 hour ago 20 Apr 24, 2:57am -
- newAppeals court refuses to halt Donald Trump's hush money trial
- 1 hour ago 20 Apr 24, 2:56am -
- newX owner Elon Musk says opposed to US ban of competitor TikTok
On Friday, Elon Musk voiced his opposition to banning TikTok in the United States, despite the possibility of reduced competition for his social media platform X, previously known as Twitter. This stance comes as bipartisan momentum grows in Congress for the initiative. The US House of Representatives is poised to vote on Saturday.
- 1 hour ago 20 Apr 24, 2:54am -
- newYes Bank founder Rana Kapoor gets bail after 4 years
Rana Kapoor, Yes Bank founder, released on bail by court. M G Deshpande, special judge, granted him bail. Illegal gratification obtained for loan sanction.
- 2 hours ago 20 Apr 24, 2:36am -
- newYour grandma jailed us for 1.5 years: Pinarayi dig at Rahul
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan counters Rahul Gandhi's jail threat, recalling Emergency jail time. Left leaders remain unaffected by probe or jail, unlike Congress's Ashok Chavan who switched parties. Vijayan criticizes Rahul's CAA stance and questions Congress's silence during protests.
- 2 hours ago 20 Apr 24, 2:30am -
- newDoc-turned-neta stops canvassing for C-section surgery
- 2 hours ago 20 Apr 24, 2:21am -
- new13 years after cop assault, trial starts against BJD MP
Trial of BJD MP Bhartruhari Mahtab for assaulting a cop began in Cuttack court with charges under various IPC sections. Witness summons issued for recording evidence.
- 2 hours ago 20 Apr 24, 2:12am -
- newNaxal-hit Bastar gives ballots the thumbs-up, records 64% turnout
64% of Bastar's electorate voted amidst Maoist threat in Lok Sabha polls. Over 60,000 security personnel guarded the region, giving a thumbs up to democracy. Unique voters included elderly, brides, and grooms.
- 2 hours ago 20 Apr 24, 2:07am -
- newAjit books Baramati ground, uncle & Sule seek new venue
Baramati's election rally tradition faces disruption as Ajit Pawar books a new venue, conflicting with Sharad Pawar's event. Supriya Sule seeks an alternative venue for her final rally on May 5.
- 2 hours ago 20 Apr 24, 1:52am -
- new2 elderly voters die of cardiac arrest in Tamil Nadu
- 2 hours ago 20 Apr 24, 1:51am -
- newTurnout nil in 6 Nagaland districts after bandh call
Over 4 lakh voters in Nagaland boycott Lok Sabha elections due to ENPO's separate zone demand. 20 MLAs abstain. CM Rio cautious of confrontations. EC reports 0 turnout. Show-cause to ENPO.
- 2 hours ago 20 Apr 24, 1:47am -
- newManipur defies blazing guns & boycott call, clocks 70% voting
Manipur's election marred by gunshots, poll boycotts, low turnout in hill districts. Riot-displaced voters, ethnic conflict, and minimal campaigning. Home minister Amit Shah's rally the main campaign activity.
- 3 hours ago 20 Apr 24, 1:43am -
- newReschedule non-essential Dubai trips, says embassy in UAE
Indian embassy advises rescheduling due to rain affecting Dubai operations. Air India, AI Express cancel flights. Emirates suspends check-ins till April 19. Free rescheduling, full refunds offered with 250 weekly Air India flights.
- 3 hours ago 20 Apr 24, 1:37am -
- newNo Air India flight to Tel Aviv till end of month
- 3 hours ago 20 Apr 24, 1:32am -
- newProtests erupt over MCA student's murder
- 3 hours ago 20 Apr 24, 1:29am -
- newFrom Cong to BJP to Cong in 19 days: Chhindwara mayor's flip-flops
In this Lok Sabha election, if there's one seat heating up in Madhya Pradesh, it's Chhindwara. The focus of the voting day chatter shifted dramatically with the unexpected move of local mayor Vikram Ahake, a stalwart Congressman who recently switched sides to the BJP on April 1st. Ahake made waves by urging the people of Chhindwara to support the Congress candidate Nakul Nath.
- 3 hours ago 20 Apr 24, 1:28am -
- newAssailants break into K'taka BJP neta's house, leave 4 dead
Kartik Bakale, son of a BJP functionary, was among the four killed in Gadag, Karnataka. The assailants targeted the family, leading to a tragic incident with the police ruling out robbery as the motive.
- 3 hours ago 20 Apr 24, 1:26am -
- newSingapore recalls desi masala, says pesticide present beyond limit
Singapore Food Agency recalled 'Everest fish curry masala' due to ethylene oxide. Sp Muthiah & Sons directed the recall. Everest, a major spices brand endorsed by Bollywood, faces minor sales impact from the incident.
- 3 hours ago 20 Apr 24, 1:20am -
- newAmit Shah picks 12.39pm 'vijay muhurat' to file his papers
At precisely 12:39 pm on Friday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah officially submitted his nomination for a second consecutive term in Parliament from Gandhinagar. He highlighted Gandhinagar as the constituency where his political journey flourished over three decades, evolving from a "humble booth worker" of the BJP to a Member of Parliament.
- 3 hours ago 20 Apr 24, 1:16am -
- newAndhra Pradesh couple's toxic marriage turns into poll battle
Srikakulam couple's political clash unfolds as wife challenges husband's YSRCP nomination, revealing a turbulent political journey despite three decades of marriage and shifting party affiliations for the husband.
- 3 hours ago 20 Apr 24, 1:12am -
- newIndia in wait-and-watch mode after limited Israeli hit on Iran
Indian govt closely monitors Israel-Iran situation, assessing Indian nationals' evacuation need based on Israeli air strike. US, Australia advise movement restrictions. India holds Israel workers proposal as Iran downplays Israeli action.
- 3 hours ago 20 Apr 24, 1:01am -
- newLabour MP meets JKLF leader in UK to discuss Yasin Malik trial
A Labour MP has stirred controversy by holding a meeting in the British Parliament with members of the Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) UK and Zafar Khan, chairman of the JKLF "diplomatic bureau," to discuss the ongoing trial of Kashmiri separatist Yasin Malik. Notably, JKLF is a proscribed organization in India.
- 3 hours ago 20 Apr 24, 12:59am -
- newTISS student suspended for 2 yrs for protest outside Parliament
Ramadas KS, a dalit student at Tata Institute of Social Sciences, faced suspension, losing his national fellowship for scheduled castes and HRA due to engaging in unlawful activities during a protest, including the Parliament March.
- 3 hours ago 20 Apr 24, 12:48am -
- newWatch: Jadeja turns Superman to pull off a blinder
KL Rahul's solid 82 runs off 53 balls helped Lucknow Super Giants comfortably beat Chennai Super Kings by eight wickets in the IPL on Friday. Rahul's time at the crease, which saw him smash nine fours and three sixes, played a key role in pushing Lucknow past Chennai's 176-6 with six balls to spare.
- 4 hours ago 20 Apr 24, 12:31am -
- new'One area we would like to improve...': CSK skipper Ruturaj
Despite a solid unbeaten 57 from Ravindra Jadeja and late fireworks from Moeen Ali (30 off 20) and MS Dhoni (28 off 9), Chennai Super Kings posted a competitive total of 176 for six after being asked to bat first. In response, skipper KL Rahul's elegant 82 and Quinton de Kock's composed 54 formed a formidable partnership of 134 runs, setting a new record as the highest partnership for any wicket at the Ekana Stadium, to power Lucknow Super Giants to a commanding eight-wicket victory.
- 4 hours ago 19 Apr 24, 11:59pm -
- newRussian missiles hit port in Odesa region, Ukraine says
Russian missiles damaged Sea Port Pivdennyi facilities in Ukraine's Odesa region, causing fires. Zelenskiy confirmed the attack. Kyiv established a maritime corridor after Russian withdrawal from U.N.-brokered deal. Russia used harder-to-intercept ballistic missiles in the region."}
- 4 hours ago 19 Apr 24, 11:53pm -
- newIPL: KL Rahul, De Kock power LSG to 8-wicket win over CSK
Openers KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock delivered a chasing masterclass, scoring elegant half-centuries on a slow pitch to lead the Lucknow Super Giants to a comfortable eight-wicket victory over the Chennai Super Kings in their IPL match on Friday. Chennai batted first and were bolstered by Ravindra Jadeja's steady unbeaten 57, as well as a six-hitting spree from Mooen Ali (30 off 20) and MS Dhoni (28 off 9), helping them reach a challenging total of 176 for six.
- 5 hours ago 19 Apr 24, 11:44pm -
- newFull jury seated in Trump's hush money trial in New York
A jury comprising 12 individuals and six alternates was seated on Friday for the hush money criminal trial involving former US President Donald Trump. The completion of the jury selection process marks the first criminal trial of a former US president, with allegations of Trump falsifying business records to suppress stories about his personal life during the 2016 election.
- 5 hours ago 19 Apr 24, 11:35pm -
- newPreity Zinta blasts fake news involving Rohit, Punjab Kings
On Thursday, Mumbai Indians pipped Punjab Kings by 9 runs in a thriller in Mullanpur, securing their third win of the season. MI are currently at the seventh spot on the points table while Punjab are languishing at the 9th spot with 5 losses in 7 games.
- 5 hours ago 19 Apr 24, 11:27pm -
- newPerson engulfed in flames outside NY courthouse
During Trump's hush money trial at New York courthouse, an individual caught fire outside. Security was stringent with a seated jury. The incident took place just before the trial opening, drawing attention amid heightened security measures.
- 5 hours ago 19 Apr 24, 11:23pm -
- newSmartwatch's warning when Dhoni came out to bat
It's a moment that can stir the hearts of fans and send ripples of excitement through the stadium, and the same thing happened on Friday in Lucknow when the collective roar of the crowd reached a crescendo as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) legend MS Dhoni took giant strides to the crease while playing against hosts Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).
- 5 hours ago 19 Apr 24, 10:50pm -
- newRahul Gandhi's innovative strategy to make people hear him
Congress leader and candidate from Wayanad Rahul Gandhi captured public attention on Friday by addressing urgent problems of unemployment and poverty in a unique video featuring his pet dog on social media platform X. Gandhi criticizes Prime Minister Narendra Modi for high unemployment rates and pushing millions below the poverty line.
- 6 hours ago 19 Apr 24, 10:01pm -
- newLS polls Phase 1: Tripura witnesses highest turnout, Bihar sees lowest
Phase one of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections concluded on Friday, with a 40 percent voter turnout. Despite the intense heat, voters came out to cast their ballots in key states like Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal. This election, starting today, marks the second-longest polling period in Indian history after the inaugural general election that spanned five months from September 1951 to February 1952.
- 6 hours ago 19 Apr 24, 9:46pm -
- newFlipkart-Zepto deal: "That’s when the talks ended ..."
Flipkart's failed deal talks with Zepto, valuing it at under $2 billion, collapsed due to Zepto's preference for a financial round over a sale. Zepto's fundraising indicates the rapid growth of the quick commerce sector.
- 9 hours ago 19 Apr 24, 7:27pm -
- new'Fight and win' wars: Xi Jinping orders China's biggest military reorganisation
China has established a new military cyber unit, the Information Support Force, to enhance its ability to engage in and emerge victorious from conflicts. The announcement was made by Wu Qian, a spokesperson for the defence ministry, who stated that the unit will serve as a "key support for coordinated development and application of network information systems".
- 9 hours ago 19 Apr 24, 7:15pm -
- newNasa's new frontier: Hubble telescope to probe secrets of small asteroids
Nasa's Hubble Space Telescope collaborates with ESA on a mission targeting small main belt asteroids to deepen understanding of early solar system mysteries. Managed by Nasa's Goddard Center and Lockheed Martin, the mission explores asteroid composition, dynamics, and impact risks.
- 11 hours ago 19 Apr 24, 4:52pm -
- newIsrael debates if reported Iran attack is strong enough message
Isfahan has several military bases and facilities and is believed to have been one of several launch sites for Iran’s attack on Israel on Saturday night. Two US officials confirmed Israel was behind the attack. The Israeli government told officials and embassies not to confirm or discuss the strike, a fairly common practice, according to Israeli officials. Iran did not accuse Israel of launching an attack and state media mostly downplayed the incident, saying no damage was caused.
- 12 hours ago 19 Apr 24, 4:11pm -
- newGovt has an 'important warning' on Zoom calls
CERT-In issued a warning about Zoom vulnerabilities, urging users to update to the latest version to mitigate risks of privilege escalation and denial-of-service attacks. User privacy and system security are at stake.
- 15 hours ago 19 Apr 24, 1:24pm -
- newBest gaming laptops in India: Top picks in every budget
Looking for a powerful and efficient gaming laptop that you can buy online depending on your gaming needs? Have a look at our list of some of the best gaming laptops that you can consider buying online.
- 15 hours ago 19 Apr 24, 1:04pm -
- newWhat Google said on employees protesting against Israel project
Google CEO Pichai emphasizes workplace focus, collaboration, and information provision, urging employees to maintain a professional environment free from disruptions or unsafe behaviors to fulfill the company's mission.
- 16 hours ago 19 Apr 24, 12:35pm -
- newBJP bets big on ‘Modi ki guarantee’ in south; oppn to keep 'outsider' away
It took the mighty Brian Lara ten long years to surpass his own record of 375 and go down in history as the first batsman to ever score a 400 - a number that has dominated the political discourse in the Lok Sabha elections. As a nation that loves cricket as much as elections, parallels between the two are inevitable.
- 22 hours ago 19 Apr 24, 6:43am -