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Whooping cough outbreak: Symptoms to watch out for; treatment and prevention tips by experts

Whooping cough outbreak in China, US, UK and other countries has raised alarm bells. From warning signs to preventive measures, all you want to know.

The Idea That India Should Have Only 1 Leader An Insult To Every Young Indian: Rahul Gandhi | N18S

"Language is not something that is imposed from the top. It's something that comes from inside a person's heart," says Congress MP Rahul Gandhi as he criticises BJP for propagating the idea of 'One Nation, One People, One Language, One Leader' during a roadshow in Wayanad. #WATCH#2024loksabhaelection #2024loksabhapolls #rahulgandhi #wayanad #cnbctv18 #cnbctv18digital #n18oc_india#n18oc_politics

Whistleblower exposes UN-China nexus, reveals Beijing got COVID-19 lab leak mention edited in reports

China is not just intensifying its influence on Taiwan, Pakistan and a host of other nations, but has also been allegedly trying to reshape international relations and the world order by influencing multilateral institutions including the United Nations.If the allegations made by a former employee of the United Nation’s Office of the High Commissioner (OHCHR), a British citizen, Emma Reilly, are true, China managed to get the reports of the WHO...

Russian Missiles Strike Chernihiv City In Ukraine, Killing 17 As War Approaches Critical Stage

Three Russian missiles slammed into a downtown area of the northern Ukrainian city of Chernihiv on Wednesday, hitting an eight-floor apartment building and killing at least 17 people, authorities said.At least 61 people, including three children, were wounded in the morning attack, Ukrainian emergency services said, as rescue workers searched through partially demolished buildings and tall mounds of rubble. Chernihiv lies about 150 kilometers...

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde Meets Salman Khan After Firing Incident | N18S | CNBC TV18

Shoma Sen walks out of jail after 6 years

MUMBAI: Former Nagpur University professor and activist Shoma Sen walked out of Byculla women's prison on Wednesday, nearly six years after her arrest in connection with the Elgar Parishad case in 2018.Arrested on June 6, 2018, by National Investigative Agency and booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for her alleged links wi...

Elon Musk sounds alarm on AI tools, says OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google Gemini can end civilisation

X chief Elon Musk says that OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Gemini have the potential to end civilisation. He added that these two chatbots have been programmed in such a way that they could be a threat.

Zomato To Launch India's First 'Large Order' Fleet | CEO Deepinder Goyal | Business News

Zomato, the popular food delivery platform in India, is set to revolutionize the food delivery industry with the launch of India's first "Large Order" fleet. This move aims to cater to the growing demand for large group orders, making it easier and more convenient for customers to order food for parties, corporate events, and other gatherings.With this new fleet, Zomato aims to provide a seamless and efficient experience for customers looking to place large orders. The fleet will consist of dedicated delivery executives who will be equipped to handle bulk orders and ensure that the food reaches the customers in a timely manner.By introducing this service, Zomato aims to tap into the potential of the large order market, which has been largely untapped in India. This move is expected to not only boost Zomato's revenue but also provide a competitive edge in the food delivery space.#zomato #zomatolargeorderfleet #businessnews #etnow

Indonesia's volcano eruption triggers tsunami alert, thousands told to evacuate: 10 points

Multiple eruptions of a volcano in Indonesia triggered a tsunami alert by the authorities, with 11,000 people evacuated from at risk areas.

EVMs Erroneously Registered Votes In Favour Of BJP: Prashant Bhushan Tells SC, Court Asks ECI To Explain

The Supreme Court on Thursday resumed hearing the plea seeking 100% cross verification of VVPATs with EVMs. Advocate Prashant Bhushan Apparing for ADR told the Supreme Court that at least four electronic voting machines (EVM) erroneously registered votes in favour of BJP during during mock polling in Kasaragod on Wednesday, April 17 as reported by a Manormama. According to the report cited in the court by Bhushan, LDF and UDF candidates' agents...

Hot Stocks: Bet on Samvardhana Motherson, Saregama, Radico Khaitan for 11-13% returns

The bullish trend in the market seems to have weakened with the benchmark Nifty index falling below its 21-day EMA (exponential moving average). The index may now find short-term support in the 21,930-22,030 levels, where the previous congestion took place. Conversely, failure to maintain support at 21,930 could exacerbate panic in the market. On the higher end, resistance for the short term is seen at 22,400. The Bank Nifty index, after a shaky...

Is Smallpox Making A Potential Comeback? Here's What Experts Say

One of the most highly contagious diseases, smallpox which was eradicated in the 20th century is expected to make a comeback, states a report. As per the experts, even a single smallpox outbreak would pose a significant global challenge, necessitating unwavering vigilance. But what can cause smallpox? What are its signs and symptoms one needs to be aware of? Read on to know more.

11 trains cancelled as farmers block railway tracks near Punjab's Shambhu border

Farmer unions are demanding the release of three activists who were arrested during the ongoing protest and have refused to vacate the railway track till they are released.

Petrol, Diesel Fresh Prices Announced: Check Rates In Your City On April 18

Petrol and Diesel Prices On April 18, 2024: Internationally, the price of crude is trading below $90 per barrel. This morning, Brent crude was trading at $87.44 per barrel. However, the fall in crude oil prices has had a minor impact on petrol and diesel prices. Let us tell you that due to the Israel-Iran war, the price of crude oil is expected to go up to $100 per barrel.Oil marketing companies have released petrol and diesel prices for April...

Protests At Columbia University As President Minouche Shafik Testifies In Congress Over Anti-Semitism Row | Video

Protests broke out at Columbia University Wednesday as university president Minouche Shafik testified in Congress over allegations of antisemitism at the campus. Shafik's testimony came against the backdrop of allegations of antisemitic activities across campuses in the US, especially from Rep. Virginia Foxx, chair of the House Education panel.

Ex RBI Governor Duvvuri Subbarao Statement On P Chidambaram And Pranab Mujkherjee | News18

Ex RBI Governor Duvvuri Subbarao Statement On P Chidambaram And Pranab Mujkherjee | News18Former RBI Governor Duvvuri Subbarao said that during Pranab Mukherjee and P Chidambaram's tenures, the finance ministry used to exert pressure on the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to lower interest rates and paint a rosier picture of economic growth in his latest book.#rbi #pranabmukharjee #news18 #cnnnews18 n18oc_breaking-news

Juventus review court's decision to pay Cristiano Ronaldo €9.8 million in unpaid wages

Juventus face a payout of nearly 9.8 million euros to Cristiano Ronaldo after an arbitration court ruling. Ronaldo initially claimed 19.5 million euros, citing unpaid wages during the COVID-19 crisis. The court upheld half of Ronaldo's claim, blaming Juventus for breached negotiations. Juventus vow to protect its interests, assessing the decision carefully with legal counsel.

Patanjali ads case: 'You're not so innocent...', SC slams Ramdev, Balkrishna; grants one-week to issue public statement

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said that at this stage, it didn't want to say that Patanjali's Baba Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna were being let off the hook in the contempt case hearing. They have been given a week to issue a public statement in the fake advertisements case. "You are not so innocent that you did not know what we said in our earlier order," SC told Patanjali MD Balkrishna. The duo were present in the court after the SC ordered them to do so.

Apple’s Iphone Shipments Fell By A Bigger-Than-Projected 10 Percent In The March Quarter | N18V

Apple’s iPhone shipments fell by a bigger-than-projected 10 percent in the March quarter reflecting flagging sales in China despite a broader smartphone industry rebound. The iPhone-maker's steep sales decline comes after its strong performance in the December quarter when it overtook Samsung as the world's No.1 phone maker. It's back to the second spot, with 17.3 percent market share, as Chinese brands such as Huawei gain market share.#apple #samsung #iphone #englishnews #technology

Why has Sonam Wangchuk suspended his Pashmina March again?

The Ladakhi activist has raised issues of the loss of grazing lands due to the situation with China on the LAC, and has raised other issues of concern to the region's people. He has said that the Govt is creating conditions that make the march difficult

Iran-Israel conflict threatens Saudi Arabia and UAE’s delicate balancing act

Arab nations including Jordan and Saudi Arabia denied their involvement in the Iran and Israel conflict. Jordan claimed that it shot down Iran’s drones and missiles to save its citizens and would have done the same for Israel missiles too. Later, Saudi Arabia too rubbishes reports which mentioned a Royal source that Saudi helped Israel. Iran-Israel conflict threatens Saudi Arabia and UAE’s delicate balancing act

Who Is Paweł K, Russian Spy Arrested For Plotting Volodymyr Zelenskyy's Assassination?

Pawel K, a Polish national, was arrested Thursday on suspicion that he was working as a Russian spy, plotting the assassination of Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He has been accused of helping Kremlin security services to plan the attack. Poland, with the help of Ukraine, detained him. The suspect, Pawel K, now faces up to eight years in prison.

Former police constable resigns after humiliation, ranks 780 in UPSC exam

Former police constable Uday Krishna Reddy from Prakasam district has achieved the 780th rank in the 2023 UPSC Civil Services Examination, overcoming adversity after resigning from his job due to public humiliation by a circle inspector in 2018.

Indian national awaiting deportation dies in US hospital

Washington, Apr 18 (PTI): An Indian national awaiting deportation because of his illegal entry into the United States has died at a hospital in Atlanta, federal authorities said Wednesday. The Indian Consulate in New York has been notified about the death of Jaspal Singh, 57, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said, adding that his next of kin have also been notified about it. Singh died at a hospital in Atlanta on April 15. An autopsy...

Slovakia Major Roadblock In Ukraine’s NATO Hopes;PM Fico Says Kiev’s Accession Will Risk Global War

In a major threat to Ukraine’s hopes to becoming a NATO member, Slovakia Prime Minister Robert Fico said that his Parliament will ratify the accession treaty if Kiev gets invited. PM Fico said that Slovakia’s interests will be threatened if Ukraine becomes a NATO member and this will also be the basis of a large scale world conflict. Slovakia Major Roadblock In Ukraine’s NATO Hopes;PM Fico Says Kiev’s Accession Will Risk Global War

Rs 17 dividend share: Smallcap stock turns ex-date today; do you own?

Stovec Industries Dividend Stock 2024: Shares of Stovec Industries Limited will be in focus on April 18, 2024, on account of its next corporate action.

Google's Latest Email Announces Layoffs Months After CEO Sundar Pichai's Warning; Bengaluru, Other Cities Eyed for Expansion

Google Layoffs 2024 News Today: The announcement of layoffs at Google adds to the wave of job cuts witnessed across the technology and media sectors in recent times, raising concerns about ongoing economic uncertainties.

China's newest aircraft carrier was spotted with aircraft mock-ups hinting at what its future air wing could look like

Images show the aircraft carrier Fujian hosting mock-ups of various aircraft, including a possible future carrier-based fighter.

'PAUSE before you PUNCH....': Anand Mahindra To Ex-CEO Jet Airways Sanjiv Kapoor On Dubai Rains

Anand Mahindra, the chairman of the Mahindra group, and Sanjiv Kapoor, Ex-CEO of Jet Airways, engaged in an exchange of posts on X, formerly Twitter. The weather situation of Dubai was the subject of their social media posts, which sparked a discussion online.

Apple Could Make Some AI Features Run On The iPhone With iOS 18: Here’s What It Means

Apple is planning for the big AI era and the iOS 18 update is expected to be one of its biggest in history. The company is planning to rival OpenAI, Microsoft and Google but it could have a different patch for its AI applications. Latest report suggests the iOS 18 version could see some of the AI features running on the device. What this means is that iPhone users will not have to worry about their data being used for training AI models or...

ICAI CA Admit card Out: Websites to download hall ticket

ICAI CA Admit card : To access ICAI CA Admit card, applicants who registered for the CA exam will have to login at the official websites -- icai.org or icai.nic.in -- with their registration numbers and roll numbers.

Alaska Airlines Ground Stop Expires Within Minutes, Company Says: 'We Apologize....'

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Wednesday issued a ground stop advisory for Alaska Airlines. A tab on the FAA website reads: "All Alaska mainline and subcarrier flights ground stopped." The agency further said that Seattle-based carrier "asked the FAA to pause the airline’s mainline departures nationwide." No specific reason was provided.

2024 Force Gurkha 5-Door Teased For First Time, Launching Soon in India

After testing for almost two years, the Force Gurkha 5-five door is finally making its way to the Indian market. As the launch is just around the corner and the global debut is scheduled for the end of this month, the company has shared the teaser on the internet, hinting about the design elements and some key features.The development came at a time when Mahindra is planning to release Thar 5-door in the country. It has been reported that the...

Shoaib Ibrahim gives his son Ruhaan’s health update, says ‘He had got the viral and now doing fine’

Shoaib updates on Ruhaan's health post Dubai trip, mentioning teething fever. Parents adapt plans around baby, relieved as Ruhaan improves. Dipika seeks friends' advice, finds reassurance, and grateful for Ruhaan's better health.

Google fires staff protesting Israel contract

Google has fired 28 employees for protesting against Project Nimbus, a $1.2 billion deal with Amazon to provide AI services to Israel. The protests, led by No Tech for Apartheid, included sit-ins at Google offices. Google cited policy violations, sparking debate over employee activism and tech companies' handling of dissent.

‘Your son is under arrest’: Old Delhi jewellery hub faces new scam

Police said they received multiple complaints from across Delhi, adding that at least 10 people were cheated over the past year

Dubai rain: Flights, metro services disrupted. Check details before travelling

Dubai Metro services has been severely affected due to the heavy rain on Tuesday.

Arvind Kejriwal’s Arrest: Why Are Two Courts Hearing Cases On Delhi CM’s Arrest At The Same Time?

India's T20 WC Squad: Newcomers unlikely but some regular players may face disappointment

The national selection committee is unlikely to blood any rookie IPL performer during the upcoming T20 World Cup in the Americas but a couple of tried-and-tested faces might have to brace up for disappointment when the squad is finalised by the end of this month.

Telangana school vandalised after teachers object to saffron dress of students

The teachers of Mother Teresa School allegedly did not allow some students wearing 'Hanuman Deeksha dress' to enter the classroom.

CBSE Board Result 2024 date: Class 10th, 12th results to be out soon. Details here

The CBSE Board Results 2024 will be declared soon. When announced, the Class 10 and Class 12 results will be available on various official websites and other platforms.

38-year-old inspector played key role in Chhattisgarh encounter

Kewat said that apart from the fierce firing that they faced, the heat and the difficult geography posed serious challenges

Hardik Pandya 'automatic selection' but Rinku Singh's T20 World Cup spot shockingly in danger: Report

It could be a possibility that Rinku Singh may miss out on a spot in India's final 15 for the T20 World Cup while Hardik Pandya's spot is not under threat.

Jr. NTR & Janhvi Kapoor's 'Devara Part 1' Sets A Record With Hindi Rights Selling For Rs 45 Crores

New Delhi: Jr NTR's upcoming film, ‘Devara: Part 1’, directed by Koratala Siva and featuring Janhvi Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan, is already generating buzz ahead of its release. The film's pre-release Hindi theatrical deal has set a new record. It reflects the confidence of distributors in its potential success. Hindi Theatrical Rights of ‘Devara: Part 1’ The Hindi theatrical rights for ‘Devara: Part 1’ have been acquired by AA Films and will be...

'Eerie moment sky turns green as storm hits Dubai. Watch viral video

Dubai rain: “That can't be good,” wrote an X user while reacting to a video showing the city sky painted in a hue of green during a storm.

Malayalam cinema thrived in Q1 2024, grossing a total of over Rs 670 crore globally

Three films released in the first quarter of 2024 Manjummel Boys, Aadujeevitham and Premalu made it to the list of highest-grossing Malayalam films of all time, ranking 1st, 4th and 5th, respectively.

Pakistan blocks access to Elon Musk’s social media platform X, here’s why

Social media platform X has been blocked temporarily in Pakistan. According to a report by Reuters, the interior ministry of Pakistan confirmed that it is blocking access of users to the Elon Musk-owned social media platform. “It is very pertinent to mention here that the failure of Twitter/X to adhere to the lawful directives of the government of Pakistan and address concerns regarding the misuse of its platform necessitated the imposition of a...

‘Tehran Instigating Conflict’: Change In Saudi Rhetoric After Iran Attack, Royal Source’s Massive Revelation

In a massive shock to the Arab World and Iran, Saudi Arab too helped Israel in shooting down Tehran’s drones aimed at Israel on 13 April. According to Israel’s KAN News, a Royal Family source confirmed that Riyadh’s air defenses intercepted drones while adding that the air defenses automatically intercept any suspicious entity. This came as a surprise for Iran as even Jordan allegedly helped U.S and Israel against the Iran attack.‘Tehran Instigating Conflict’: Change In Saudi Rhetoric After Iran Attack, Royal Source’s Massive Revelation

Tesla asks investors to approve Musk's $56 billion pay again

Tesla Chair Robyn Denholm criticized the Delaware Chancery Court's January decision, writing in the proxy that it amounted to second-guessing shareholders who had approved Musk's performance-based award in 2018. Chief Judge Kathaleen St. J McCormick described the company's directors as "supine servants of an overweening master" and said they hadn't looked out for the best interests of investors.

Gold gains as Middle East tensions lift safe-haven appeal

Spot gold was up 0.4% at $2,369.93 per ounce, as of 0107 GMT. U.S. gold futures dipped 0.1% to $2,385.10 per ounce.