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.
Nitin Gadkari and kin vote in Nagpur, says BJP will cross 400 LS seats
Nagpur (Maharashtra), April 19 - Nagpur Lok Sabha BJP candidate and Union Minister Nitin J. Gadkari along with his wife Kanchan and other family members voted at a polling station near their house in the state’s second capital, here on Friday.
Swiatek holds off Mertens in Stuttgart, to face Raducanu in QF
Stuttgart, April 19 - Iga Swiatek began her clay-court 2024 season with a win as she defeated Elise Mertens 6-3, 6-4 in the second round of Stuttgart Open.
Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma, Agatha Sangma cast vote; appreciate good turnout in morning
Tura, April 19 - Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma cast his vote at Walbakgre polling station in Tura, on Friday. He stood in a queue to cast his vote.
Ajith Kumar shows up to vote 30 minutes before time; Rajini stresses ‘dignity in voting’
Chennai, April 19 - Tamil film star Ajith Kumar was the first denizen of the silver screen to show up for voting on Friday. He arrived at his nearest polling booth at Thiruvanmiyur in Chennai 30 minutes before voting began and patiently waited
Explosions rock Isfahan province, Iran activates air defence system
Tehran, April 19 - Three explosions have been heard in Iran's central Isfahan province, the semi-official Fars news agency reported on Friday.