Assam CM encourages first-time voters to exercise their voting rights
Guwahati, April 19 - Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday appealed to the citizens to vote in large numbers in the first phase of Lok Sabha polls and also encouraged the first-time voters to exercise their voting power.
Maha’s Vidarbha sees 7.28 pc polling in first two hours in five seats
Mumbai, April 19 - The five Lok Sabha constituencies in Maharashtra, where polling is underway, recorded 7.28 per cent voting in the first two hours from 7 a.m.
Vicky looks back at V-Day with Katrina: ‘Our goal was to spend quality time together’
Mumbai, April 19 - Actor Vicky Kaushal reminisced about the moments spent with his wife Katrina Kaif on Valentine’s Day, when they were just dating, and what is the significance of the day for them after tying the knot.
Research-based interventions can ensure healthy ageing in India: IISC
New Delhi, April 19 - With the elderly in India projected to double to over 20 per cent of the total population by 2050, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) on Friday called for research-based interventions to boost healthy ageing in the country.
BSE Sensex tanks 389 points, markets spooked by escalation in Middle East tensions
Mumbai, April 19 - BSE Sensex is trading at 72,099 points, down 389 points on Friday as domestic equities continued their losing spree amid escalation in Middle East tensions.
Oil prices surge in global market amid escalating Iran-Israel tensions
New Delhi, April 19 - Oil prices surged by $3 a barrel in the international market on Friday amid reports of Israel launching a missile attack against Iran raising fears of escalating geopolitical tensions that could disrupt crude shipments.
PM Modi slams INDIA bloc for ‘disrespecting’ Sanatan Dharma, Lord Ram
Amroha (UP), April 19 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday mounted a blistering attack on members of the INDIA bloc for "mocking" Sanatan Dharma and "disrespecting" Ram temple.
Rajasthan’s 12 LS seats register 10.67 pc voting in first two hrs
Jaipur, April 19 - Around 10.67 per cent of voter turnout was registered in Rajasthan in the first two hours from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Friday, said election officials here in Jaipur.
IPL 2024: ‘Everyone’s nerves got tested; Ashutosh was unbelievable’, says Hardik Pandya
Mullanpur, April 19 - In Thursday’s thrilling match of IPL 2024, Punjab Kings batter Ashutosh Sharma nearly pulled off the impossible when he smashed 61 off 28 balls after coming as a number eight batter and threatened to take his team over the
Every vote matters, says Kangana Ranaut
Mandi, April 19 - Bollywood actress and BJP nominee from the Mandi Lok Sabha seat in Himachal Pradesh, Kangana Ranaut, appealed to voters on Friday to participate in the festival of democracy, exercise their right to vote, and "make a difference in our
Elon Musk calls for peace in cryptic post amid Iran-Israel war
New Delhi, April 19 - Rockets should be used to reach the stars not to harm fellow humans, said billionaire Elon Musk on Friday, in light of the ongoing wars between Iran and Israel, and Russia and Ukraine.
PM Modi links ‘dholak’, Mohd Shami with Amroha’s pride
Amroha (UP), April 19 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday played a 'dholak' that was gifted to him, and linked dholak and fast bowler Mohd Shami with Amroha's pride.
20 energy firms create alliance for EV charging via UPI-like system in India
Bengaluru, April 19 - At least 20 energy companies have joined hands to create an alliance for an open energy network called the Unified Energy Interface (UEI), which is a unified payments interface (UPI)-like system for EV charging, the firms said in a
S. Korea likely to lower medical school enrolment quota amid protest
Seoul, April 19 - The South Korean government is likely to accept a request made by the chiefs of six national universities to lower their medical school enrolment quotas for next year, officials said on Friday.
MP’s six LS seats record 15 pc turnout in first two hours
Bhopal, April 19 - Voting in Madhya Pradesh's six parliamentary constituencies was going on peacefully with a voter turnout of 15.15 per cent being recorded till 9 a.m., said officials.
Arunachal Pradesh: Over 5 pc turnout in first two hours of voting, rain disrupts polling
Itanagar, April 19 - Over five per cent voter turnout was recorded till 9 a.m. on Friday, in the simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in Arunachal Pradesh amid tight security, election officials said.
Festive atmosphere as enthusiastic voters queue up in J&K’s Kathua-Udhampur
Jammu, April 19 - As voting picked up across the Kathua-Udhampur Lok Sabha constituency on Friday, enthusiastic voters came out wearing traditional dresses to exercise their franchise.
IPL 2024: MI skipper Hardik Pandya fined for slow over-rate offence
Mullanpur, April 19 - Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Hardik Pandya has been fined Rs 12 lakh for maintaining a slow over-rate during the IPL match against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the PCA New International Cricket Stadium on Thursday.
Two killed in suicide attack in Pakistan
Islamabad, April 19 - A suicide bomber and a militant were killed and three others injured on Friday morning in an attack on a convoy of foreign nationals in Pakistan's Karachi.
S. Korea to shift Covid’s pandemic status to endemic from next month
Seoul, April 19 - South Korea is set to fully shift to an "endemic" approach to the Covid-19 pandemic, lifting some last-remaining mandates, including indoor mask requirements for hospitals, from next month, officials said on Friday.