Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live Updates: Voting in Phase 1 Starts Off With Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan & 19 Other States and UTs

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Mumbai Indians beat Punjab Kings by 9 runs

MULLANPUR (Punjab), Apr 18 : On the 16th anniversary of the Indian Premier League (IPL), the tournament witnessed one of the most dramatic script

Shrinking RTE quota turns private school education into just a dream for many

For the academic year 2024-25, not a single private school in Bengaluru falls under the RTE quota. This has left many parents, who had dreams of

Morning Digest | India votes from today as 102 Lok Sabha seats go to polls in Phase 1; U.S. vetoes resolution backing full U.N. membership for Palestine, and more

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Court seeks information from NCB about material collected against Sameer Wankhede

Court seeks information from NCB about material collected against Sameer Wankhede

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 1: Six key battles to watch out for today

As the Lok Sabha elections start today, key battlegrounds emerge across India. From Coimbatore to Nagpur, political heavyweights vie for dominanc

Dinesh Tripathi appointed as next Navy chief

Lok Sabha elections: CEC Rajiv Kumar urges women, PwDs, senior citizens, other sections to vote in maximum number

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Vodafone Idea FPO subscribed 26% on Day 1

The QIB portion was subscribed 61% on the opening day, marking a promising start. Typically, QIBs tend to bid on the final day of the offer. The

Adobe Express app with Firefly AI now available for iOS, Android users

Adobe Express app with Firefly AI now available for iOS Android users

Whats the positive correlation between prices of gold and the U.S. dollar?

There was a direct relationship between global price of crude oil and the international price of gold (positive correlation) and an inverse relat

Todays Stock Recommendation: 19th April 2024

Stock to buy today: Bharti Airtel (1,267.20)

China opens new air routes near Taiwanese islands

China opens new air routes near Taiwanese islands China's aviation regulator said on Friday it had opened new air routes to the Chinese cities of

Hyundai pauses ads on X over brand safety issues

Hyundai pauses ads on X over brand safety issues South Korea's Hyundai said on Friday that it had paused advertising on X, formerly known as Twit

Vedanta breaks out of past lag fuelled by rally in base metals

The stock is up nearly 44% so far in April, outperforming other local metal producers. The Nifty Metal index has risen 7.5% in the same period.

Day trading guide for April 19, 2024: Intraday supports, resistances for Nifty50 stocks

Here are the intraday supports and resistances for widely traded stocks such as Reliance Industries, ITC, ONGC, Infosys, HDFC Bank, TCS and SBI

HDFC Life Q4 net profit up 15% on strong renewals

During the same quarter, in the previous year, the company had reported a profit of 358 crore. The insurer generated 18% growth in back-book surp

Abhilash Thapliyal discusses Maidaan, reveals he lost chance to play PK Banerjee in Ajay Devgn's film for this reason

Abhilash Thaplyal, who played the commentator in Ajay Devgn's latest sports drama, was initially approached to play PK Banerjee. Read on to know

India's youngest superstar gave two superhits at 16, was highest-paid at 18, did only 20 films, caused scandal when...

India's youngest superstar began ruling the box office at the age of 16 but only did 20 films in her life

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Key battles to watch out in Phase 1 of polling

The Coimbatore Lok Sabha seat in Tamil Nadu will witness a high-stakes battle, with State BJP president K Annamalai facing DMK leader Ganapathy P

This film took 40 years to make, cost Rs 1000 crore, may never be seen, distributors don't want to release it because...

This film was made over 40 years, with the director spending Rs 1000 crore of his own money to make it but it may never release in theatres

Over 100 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested from New York's Columbia campus

Over 100 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested from New York's Columbia campus More than 100 pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested on Wednesday

Stocks in news: Infosys, Wipro, Bajaj Auto, Jio Financial, HDFC AMC, Hindustan Zinc

Software services exporter Infosys forecast annual revenue below expectations on Thursday as global macroeconomic uncertainty pressures client sp

Lok Sabha elections 2024 Phase 1: Big faces and high-stakes battles

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US vetoes UN Security Council resolution on Palestinian statehood

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Lok Sabha Election 2024: 16.63 cr voters, 102 seats, over 1600 candidates in fray as polling begins for phase 1 today

As many as 102 parliamentary constituencies across 21 states and Union territories will go to polls in the first phase which is also the largest

Meet beedi worker's son who cracked UPSC exam in second attempt,securedAIR...

The weaver father of the 27-year-old hardware engineer passed away when he was a young boy.

Lok Sabha elections 2024 Phase-1 voting: Check what's open and closed today

On April 19, certain cities like Aizawl, Itanagar, Jaipur, Kohima, Chennai, Agartala, Dehradun, Shillong, and Nagpur will observe bank closures.

Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 2024 Live Updates: Voting To Begin At 7 am

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Agilitas acquires Lotto India licence for 40 years

Abhishek Ganguly, the former Puma India head who cofounded Agilitas, told ET that the company will handle the manufacturing and sale of Lotto pro

Meet investors, industry bodies regularly to address issues: LG to officials

Calls for promotion of Start-Ups in J&K Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 18: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired a review meeting of Depart

Shares of oil marketing companies look attractive: Motilal Oswal

We expect marketing margins to normalise at higher levels from 2QFY25 onwards as the impact of these events subsides, said Motilal Oswals analyst

Gold Price: Gold becomes cheaper by Rs 250, now know the price of 1 tola gold

Gold Price: Saumil Gandhi, Senior Analyst (Commodity), HDFC Securities, said, The spot price of gold (24 carat) in Delhi markets stood at Rs 73,7

Jugal, Rana campaign in Nagrota; laud start of IIT, IIM in Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 18: Describing 10 years of BJP-led Government under the leadership of PM Modi as golden period in the history

Agilitas Sports inks licensing agreement for brand Lotto

The sportswear and athleisure company has bagged exclusive rights to design, manufacture, promote, and distribute the Italian sports brand Lotto

Flipkarts majority stake talks with Zepto fall through

The strategic sale discussions are unlikely to be revived. Quick commerce company Zepto is now in discussions for fresh funding at a likely $2.5

Infosys Q4 net profit jumps 30%; company buys German tech firm for 450 million

Revenue guidance for FY25, a key monitorable for investors, remained conspicuously circumspect, although Indias outsourcing bellwether announced

EVs a luxury the Indian rich cant get enough of

Luxury electric car sales surge in India, driven by young buyers. Uncertainties loom over market impact of new policies and Tesla's entry. Car ma

Firefighters, deep-sea divers & such: Its a woman thing

Tata Steel's initiative to hire women firefighters for diversity echoes a broader trend in heavy engineering firms in India. Companies like Hindu

SWD to issue 100 pc roster for reservation to clear decks for stalled recruitment process

Quota goes up to 60 pc besides 10 pc horizontal *Deptt may approach poll body in view of MCC Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Apr 18: On being approached by

Mehbooba, Mian, Manhas file nominations from Anantnag seat

Fayaz Bukhari SRINAGAR, Apr 18 : Former Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti, National Conference (NC) candidate

Cong maligning ECI by spreading canard about EVMs: Chugh

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 18: BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh today said the opposition, particularly the Congress, was delib

Bullet to ballot: Manipur begins uneasy journey

Watch: Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan share a warm hug

Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan, famed Indian cricket opening duo, displayed camaraderie before an IPL match. Ashutosh Sharma's valiant effort al

AAP steps up LS polls campaign in Punjab

The election for the 13 Lok Sabha seats of Punjab will be held on June 1

Pentagon chief Austin discusses Iran, Gaza aid with Israel's Gallant

Pentagon chief Austin discusses Iran, Gaza aid with Israel's Gallant U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Thursday spoke with Israeli Defense M

Brazil's Lula recognizes two more Indigenous lands, but postpones four others

Brazil's Lula recognizes two more Indigenous lands, but postpones four others Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva officially recognized

Delhi court extends Manish Sisodia's judicial custody till April 26

Delhi court extends Manish Sisodias judicial custody till April

Industrial units suffering due to non-release of funds

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 18: Bari Brahmana Industrial Association (BBIA) has alleged that Industrial units in the UT of Jammu and Kashm

HC directs for land acquisition, compensation in 60-yr land grab case

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 18: High Court directed the Government for acquisition and compensation to the actual owner for occupying t

Estates Deptt issues show-cause notices to Ex-CM, 2 Ex DyCMs, 39 Ors

PIL seeking eviction of ex-Ministers/ex-MLAs Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 18: In a significant development, the Director Estates Jammu/ Kas

Voting for phase 1 today, high-stakes test in Tamil Nadu

Voting for phase today highstakes test in Tamil Nadu

Vote in favour of Congress, INDI Alliance in Lok Sabha Polls: Tony urges Sikh community

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 18: Taranjit Singh Tony, General Secretary and a senior Sikh leader of J&K Pradesh Congress Committee and DDC

Biden Claims Cannibals Ate His Uncle After Plane Crash During World War 2

President Joe Biden shared a personal story about his uncle during his recent visit to a war memorial in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

Lord Krishna turns messenger

Ladakh University organizes workshop on Energy Transition & Green Hydrogen

Excelsior Correspondent LEH, Apr 18: The University of Ladakh, in collaboration with the Hydrocarbon Sector Skill Council (HSSC), organized a two

Nirankari Mission organises Satsang

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 18: Sant Nirankari Mission branch Bishnah here today organised a Satsang at Kothi Morh in the outskirts of Bar

IPL 2024 | CSK ropes in Richard Gleeson as replacement for injured Devon Conway

Conway's unavailability for the season was confirmed even before the tournament started last month

Ajaz Jan urges people to support NC candidate

Excelsior Correspondent POONCH, Apr 18: In a resounding call to action, Ajaz Jan, Provincial president of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conferen

'Israel told US moments before striking Iran's Syria consulate'

In front of family, Maoists kill 9th BJP worker in Chhattisgarh ahead of polls

In the run-up to the Lok Sabha Elections, Maoists in Chhattisgarhs Bastar constituency and adjacent areas have killed at least nine BJP workers.

CLUJs Unutilized Assets

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Narinder Singh, Nalwa seek votes for BJP

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 18: National BJP secretary, Dr. Narinder Singh along with Ranjodh Singh Nalwa, BJP president Minority Morcha J

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Nearly half of China's major cities are sinking, researchers say

Nearly half of China's major cities are sinking, researchers say Nearly half of China's major cities are suffering moderate to severe levels of s

S&P cuts Israel's credit rating on heightened geopolitical risk

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Maine lawmakers pass gun bills in wake of October mass shooting

Maine lawmakers pass gun bills in wake of October mass shooting Maine lawmakers on Thursday sent a raft of gun safety measures to the governor to

US vetoes UN resolution backing full UN membership for Palestine

US vetoed UN resolution for Palestine's UN membership. 12 in favor, US opposed. Palestine suggested as 194th UN member. Security Council, General

Vehicle overturns, 8 injured

Excelsior Correspondent DODA, Apr 18: A passenger vehicle overturned on the road here today leaving the eight persons on board injured. Police so

Court rejects bail in rape case

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 18: Munsiff Judicial Magistrate Ist Class Udhampur Maleeka Sharma today rejected the bail application of one A

Drug peddler held with contraband, sharp edged weapons

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 18: Akhnoor Police today arrested a drug peddler with contraband and 4 sharp edged weapons. A team of Police S

MSJK stages anti-Pak protest

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 18: Mission Statehood Jammu Kashmir (MSJK) activists here today under the leadership of their president, Sunil

Thief nabbed, stolen machinery worth Rs 6.5 lakh recovered

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 18: Gangyal Police today claimed to have solved a theft case by arresting a thief and recovering stolen machin

Drive against traffic violators launched in Gulmarg

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 18: The administration today launched a crackdown on traffic violators at the famous ski destination of Gul

Pink, Blue & Red Polling booths established in Udhampur for women, Youth & PwD voters

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Apr 18: In a significant initiative aimed at promoting inclusivity and encouraging women, Youth and PwD partici

Positive monsoon forecasts, and pent-up demand augur well for the auto sector: SIAM president

Economic growth, positive monsoon forecasts, and pent-up demand hold promise for auto industry this year, says Vinod Aggarwal, President, Society

Ukraine seeks G7, NATO help for battered air defences

Ukraine seeks G7, NATO help for battered air defences Ukraine warned foreign ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) major powers on Thursday they

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Teenager charged with terrorism over Sydney bishop stabbing

Teenager charged with terrorism over Sydney bishop stabbing A 16-year-old boy has been charged with a terrorism offence for allegedly stabbing an

Biden taps Curtis Ried to be next US ambassador to OSCE, White House says

Biden taps Curtis Ried to be next US ambassador to OSCE, White House says The White House on Thursday announced the nomination of Curtis Ried as

Tornado warning issued for metro-east

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Maharashtra LS polls: Supriya Sule owes Rs 35 lakh to Sunetra Pawar, reveals election affidavit

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UK PM Sunak to consult on tougher rules to combat 'sick note culture'

UK PM Sunak to consult on tougher rules to combat 'sick note culture' British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will look at tightening the rules for lo

S&P cuts Israel's long-term ratings to A+ from AA- on heightened geopolitical risk

S&P cuts Israel's long-term ratings to A+ from AA- on heightened geopolitical risk Ratings agency S&P Global on Thursday cut Israel's long-term r

Russian air defence intercepts 25 airborne targets over Belgorod region, governor says

Russian air defence intercepts 25 airborne targets over Belgorod region, governor says Russian air defence units intercepted 25 airborne targets

Indian-origin men involved in Canada's largest-ever gold, money heist

In what authorities are calling the largest gold heist in Canadian history, six individuals, including two of Indian origin, have been arrested i

Burkina Faso expels French diplomats for 'subversive activities'

Court quashes Look Out Circular against Sushant Singh Rajput's ex-house help

Court quashes Look Out Circular against Sushant Singh Rajputs exhouse help