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Russia-Ukraine War Live Updates: Polish man arrested for plotting to assassinate Zelenskyy

Polish man arrested in alleged Russian plot to assassinate Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Polish prosecutors say, reports AP

News Live Updates: Ensure Kejriwal’s blood sugar levels don’t rise, so he can continue his stay in jail, says ML Khattar

Commenting on Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, who is currently lodged in Tihar Jail, former Haryana chief Minister and BJP leader ML Khattar says, “His medical examination should be conducted to ensure that his blood sugar level doesn't increase so that he continues to enjoy his stay in jail.”

India to deliver first set of BrahMos missiles to Philippines tomorrow

India is set to deliver the first set of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines as part of the $375 million deal between the two sides signed in 2022.

News Live Updates: Earthquake of magnitude 4.0 hits Kishtwar region of Jammu and Kashmir

An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 on the Richter Scale occurred on April 18 at 8.52 PM IST in the Kishtwar region of Jammu and Kashmir.

“Earthquake of Magnitude:4.0, Occurred on 18-04-2024, 20:52:34 IST, Lat: 33.32 & Long: 76.67, Depth: 5 Km , Region: Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, India,” the National Center for Seismology said.

Sports News Live Updates: Focus on Vinesh as Indian wrestlers begin Olympic quota hunt

The spotlight will be on star wrestler Vinesh Phogat as she leads India's hunt for the Paris Olympics quota places at the Asia qualifiers starting on Friday but Deepak Punia and Sujeet Kalakal's chances of securing a ticket hit a roadblock after they were left stranded at the Dubai airport.

As many as 36 quotas will be up for grabs in 18 weight categories across three disciplines -- freestyle, women and greco-roman -- during the event, with India scheduled to represent in all but one weight category.

But while rest of the 17-member Indian squad has reached Bishkek, Deepak (86kg) and Sujeet (65kg) are racing against time to reach the country after being left stranded at the Dubai International Airport due to the unprecedented rains in the gulf nation.

News Live Updates: Since Kejriwal’s arrest, we’ve reached nearly 6 lakh houses via 'Jail Ka Jawab Vote Se' campaign, says AAP leader Gopal Rai

"Earlier, we were also wondering how Arvind Kejriwal's arrest will have an impact on the elections. However, since the arrest, we have reached nearly 6 lakh houses through 'Jail Ka Jawab Vote Se' campaign. They arrested Kejriwal thinking it will affect our campaign, but exactly opposite happened in Delhi. Today, voters who have been making Arvind Kejriwal the CM while exploring other options in Lok Sabha polls, they have become united," says AAP leader and Delhi minister Gopal Rai tells PTI on the arrest of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal.

News Live Updates: Five labourers buried as house collapses in Punjab

Five labourers were buried under the lanter of a two-storey house that suddenly collapsed while the workers were working on jacking up the lanter in Preet Colony of Rupnagar, Punjab.

District officials and fire brigade officers were at the spot for rescue work. Later, ITBP police, NDRF and SDRF teams were also called for relief work.

News Live Updates: RBI imposes Rs 60.3 lakh penalty on five co-operative banks

The Reserve Bank has imposed penalties totalling Rs 60.3 lakh on five co-operative banks for contravention of various regulatory norms.

A penalty of Rs 43.30 lakh has been imposed on Rajkot Nagarik Sahakari Bank for non-compliance with RBI directions on 'ban on loans and advances to directors and their relatives, and firms/concerns in which they are interested', 'prohibition on opening of saving bank accounts in the names of certain bodies/organizations' and 'maintenance of deposit accounts'.

The central bank has imposed a monetary penalty of Rs 5 lakh each on The Kangra Co-operative Bank (New Delhi), Rajdhani Nagar Sahkari Bank (Lucknow), and Zila Sahakari Bank, Garhwal (Kotdwar, Uttarakhand).

Besides, a penalty of Rs 2 has been imposed on District Co-operative Bank (Dehradun).

News Live Updates: Kejriwal faces corruption charges, but wants VIP treatment, says BJP leader

“There are some rules and regulations in the jail. On one hand, he (Arvind Kejriwal) wants VIP treatment, and on the other hand, he faces corruption allegations,” says BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

News Live Updates: US, UK impose sanctions on Iranian firms

The United States and UK have sanctioned Iranian firms involved in drone production in response to Tehran's attack on Israel.

Business News Live Updates: Avaada Energy inks Rs 4,471-crore refinancing pact with NaBFID for four solar projects in Rajasthan

Avaada Energy on Thursday said it closed a refinancing deal of Rs 4,471 crore with National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID) for its four solar projects in Rajasthan.

The financing from NaBFID will enable Avaada Energy to prepay existing loans to multiple lenders.

The facility, sanctioned and disbursed as a 20-year rupee term loan, achieves significant commercial improvements over the earlier facilities prepaid, the company said in a statement.

News Live Updates: Woman accused of kidnapping, killing toddler convicted by Ludhiana court

Woman accused of kidnapping and killing a 1.5-year-old girl in 2021, convicted by Sessions Court in Ludhiana, Punjab.

Advocate Parupkar Singh Ghumman said, “The Court found her guilty of kidnapping and sentenced her to life imprisonment. For destroying evidence, she was sentenced to 5-year imprisonment. For murder, she has been sentenced to death.”

News Live Updates: Conspiracy to kill Arvind Kejriwal, alleges Atishi on ED claims

“Conspiracy to kill Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal by stopping supply of home-cooked food to him in jail. The ED lied in court about Arvind Kejriwal having tea with sugar, eating sweets in jail; he is using artificial sweetener,” said AAP leader Atishi

News Live Updates: Atishi responds to ED's claim that Delhi CM is purposely consuming high sugar foods

"To control his sugar levels, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal takes 54 units of insulin every day. Any doctor can confirm that only a person with severe diabetes takes 54 units of insulin. That's why the court has allowed food prescribed by doctors for him. But, the BJP, through its subsidiary organistaion ED, is trying to deteriorate his health. Today, ED lied in the court that he (Arvind Kejriwal) is consuming tea," says Delhi Minister Atishi.

Business News Live Updates: Mahindra Lifespace sells homes worth Rs 350 crore in two days

-- Mahindra Lifespace sells homes worth Rs 350 crore in two days at Bengaluru’s Mahindra Zen

-- Mahindra Zen is Bengaluru’s 1st net zero waste + energy homes

Business News Live Updates: ReNew, JERA to jointly develop green ammonia project

Renewable energy firm ReNew Energy Global plc on Thursday announced a collaboration with Japan's power firm JERA to develop a green ammonia production project with 100,00-tonne capacity in India by 2030.

The ReNew Energy Global plc (ReNew) has signed an initial agreement with JERA, Japan's largest power generation company, to jointly evaluate development of a green ammonia production project in India, a statement said.

Under the agreement, ReNew -- through its subsidiary, ReNew E-Fuels Pvt Ltd -- and JERA will jointly evaluate development of a green ammonia production project in Paradip, Odisha.

News Live Update: ED attaches several movable, immovable assets in Maharashtra totalling Rs 113.5 crore in PMLA case

The Enforcement Directorate has provisionally attached movable and immovable properties including a villa at Aambey Valley, various residential and business premises in Mumbai, land parcels in Raigarh District and fixed deposits having aggregate value of Rs 113.5 crore linked to a builder named Lalit Tekchandani and his associates under the provisions of PMLA, 2002 in the case of cheating of prospective buyers of flats. In this case, ED has already frozen/seized investments in shares/ mutual funds/ fixed deposits worth Rs 43 crore.

News Live Update: MEA updates on situation on 17 Indian crew members on board MSC Aries

The Indian Embassy in Tehran is actively involved in the situation and maintains communication with the 16 Indian crew members still aboard the container vessel, the MEA noted in its statement today. These crew members are reported to be in good health and are in contact with their families in India, as per the MEA.
Additionally, the Indian Embassy is coordinating with Iranian officials to ensure the safety and welfare of the remaining crew of the MSC Aries.

News Live Update: COAS attends opening ceremony of India- Uzbekistan joint military Exercise 'DUSTLIK'

Chief of the Army Staff General Manoj Pande visited the training area and attended the opening ceremony of India- Uzbekistan joint military Exercise 'DUSTLIK' in Termez, Uzbekistan today.

The COAS is on a four-day visit to the country.

He addressed and interacted with troops of both contingents and appreciated their hard work and joint efforts while undertaking this exercise. He underscored the importance of growing partnership between the two countries and the Armed Forces.

News Live Updates: Tikait family will remain committed to farmers' movement, says Rakesh Tikait

Generations to come of the Tikait family will remain committed to the farmers' movement in India, Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait said, as he remembered the legacy of his father Mahendra Singh Tikait. In an interview with PTI, Tikait also reminisced about his days in the Delhi Police as a constable and on seeing law enforcement from both sides.

Son of prominent farmer leader and Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) co-founder late Mahendra Singh Tikait, Rakesh Tikait is a spokesperson of the outfit, which his brother Naresh Tikait heads now.

News Live Updates: SC reserves judgment in VVPAT case

SC reserves judgment in the EVM-VVPAT tally case. Concludes hearing of the case in two days.

News Live Updates: Proud to be a ‘Sanghi VC’, says JNU Vice Chancellor Santishree D Pandit

The Jawaharlal Nehru University has not been “saffronised”; there is no pressure from the Centre in its functioning, JNU Vice Chancellor Santishree D Pandit told news agency PTI.

I am proud to be a "Sanghi VC", who brought highest QS rankings for the university, the JNU Vice Chancellor said, adding, “I have better DNA than the Left and I never hide my RSS leaning; haven't done anything anti-national.”

Delhi Mayoral Polls Live Updates: BJP will not cheat; they tried to break AAP leaders, but weren’t successful, says Saurabh Bharadwaj

Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj says, “AAP is in the majority in the MCD... We hope that our candidates will do good work of cleanliness in Delhi. The Supreme Court has caught the BJP in the Chandigarh Mayoral polls. Now, the BJP will not do any cheating in the Mayoral polls... BJP has tried to break the AAP leaders, but they won't be successful..."

VVPAT Case Hearing Live Updates: Everything about ECI cannot be suspected, SC tells Prashant Bhushan

Supreme Court tells Prashant Bhushan, “Everything about ECI cannot be suspected. Please also appreciate if they have done something good…”

News Live Updates: ED attaches property of Raj Kundra in money laundering case

The Enforcement Directorate has attached a property belonging to Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty's husband Raj Kundra in connection with a money laundering case.

World News Live Updates: Thousands evacuated as volcano erupts in Indonesia

Over 11,000 people evacuated as volcano erupts in northern Indonesia, air travel disrupted in region

Sports News Live Updates: Long jumper Murali Sreeshankar out of Paris Olympics due to injury

Asian and Commonwealth Games silver-winning long jumper Murali Sreeshankar ruled out of Paris Olympics due to knee injury which would require surgery.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict LIVE Updates: Ukraine's air force reports shooting down 13 Russian drones, reports

According to news reports, Ukraine's air force shot down 13 Russian drones across various regions including Kherson, Dnipropetrovsk, Vinnytsia, Poltava, Khmelnytskyi, Ternopil, and Ivano-Frankivsk overnight.

The intercepted drones were identified as Iranian-made "Shahed-131/136" models and were launched from Primorsko-Akhtarsk in southwestern Russia and Russian-occupied Crimea.

Liquor Policy Case LIVE Updates: Judicial custody extended

Delhi Court extends judicial custody of former Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi and AAP leader Manish Sisodia in the liquor policy case till April 26

Latest News LIVE Updates: Space sector boost

Government notifies amended FEMA Rules to allow up to 100% FDI in the space sector.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict LIVE Updates: Russian air defenses thwart Ukrainian drone and missile attacks

Russia's air defense systems thwarted nearly 50 Ukrainian drones, missiles, and "small-sized balloons" across several border regions on Wednesday night.

The Ministry of Defense reported on Telegram that attempts by the Kyiv regime to carry out terrorist attacks on Russian territory using Tochka-U operational-tactical missiles, the RM-70 Vampire multiple launch rocket system, drones, and small balloons were successfully halted.

In the Belgorod, Rostov, and Voronezh regions bordering Ukraine, air defenses intercepted two Tochka-U missiles, 19 rockets, 20 drones, and five small balloons. These regions, along with oil industry infrastructure, have been frequent targets of drone and missile attacks in recent months.

EVM Case In SC Live Updates: SC asks EC to probe allegation of extra votes for BJP in EVMs during Kerala mock poll

SC asks Election Commission to probe allegation of extra votes for BJP in EVMs during Kerala mock poll. SC also asks EC if it’s possible to have bar codes for counting. ECI says they have not examined the possibility yet but it won’t be possible for this election.

Latest News Live Updates: ED Mumbai provisionally attaches Rs 97.79 crore assets belonging to Raj Kundra

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Mumbai has provisionally attached immovable and movable assets valued at Rs. 97.79 Crore belonging to Ripu Sudan Kundra, also known as Raj Kundra, under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA). The attached properties comprise a residential flat located in Juhu, currently registered under the name of Smt. Shilpa Shetty, a residential bungalow situated in Pune, and equity shares held in the name of Raj Kundra.

Iran-Israel Conflict LIVE Updates: News reports suggest, Israel 'unlikely' to launch attack on Iran until after Passover

Israel is reportedly holding off on any potential attack against Iran until after the Passover holiday, according to ABC News. Citing an unnamed senior US official, the report suggests that Israel's decision is influenced by the significance of Passover, a major Jewish holiday commemorating the Israelites' liberation from slavery in Egypt. Passover begins on Monday and concludes after nightfall on April 30th.

The official also noted that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and other leadership remain on high alert, with some seeking refuge in safe houses and underground facilities.

Axios previously reported that Israel had considered a swift response to Iran's recent attack but ultimately opted to delay any retaliatory action. The report suggested that Israel had initially contemplated a response on Monday night before postponing it.

Latest News Live Updates: Bharat would be entering Amrtikaal in the space sector, says Navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar

Navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar says "With Elon Musk's impending visit and Government of India schemes, Bharat would be entering Amrtikaal in the space sector. Space sector and scientists today represent the spirit of a resurgent Bharat. Despite the countless challenges and denial of technology, our scientists have shown that Bharat can be the ace in space."

Latest News Live Updates: looking to work with start-ups and MSMEs, says DRDO Chairman

DRDO Chairman Samir B Kamat emphasizes the organization's focus on space exploration, expressing a keen interest in collaborating with startups and MSMEs. Kamat underscores DRDO's readiness to fund new tech projects within the industry. He stresses the importance of collaborative efforts in developing space technologies for defense forces across various domains.

Highlighting the significance of space exploration, Indian Air Force DG Air Operations Air Marshal Surat Singh asserts that space has applicability in land, air, and water domains. Singh acknowledges the pivotal role the Indian Air Force will play in the country's planned manned space flight. He commends the training and capabilities of the four IAF personnel nominated for the mission, highlighting India's prowess in space exploration.

Latest News Live Updates: BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh seeks additional probe in sexual harassment case against him

Former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh made an appearance at the Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi for the ongoing hearing regarding a sexual harassment case. Singh, who has been embroiled in the case, submitted an application requesting additional investigation into the matter. Following his plea, the Rouse Avenue court decided to reserve its order on Singh's application, scheduling it for further consideration on April 26.

Latest News Live Updates: Fire in a godown in the Reay Road area of Mumbai

A fire broke out in a godown in the Reay Road area of Mumbai. As soon as information about the fire was received, 5 fire tenders reached the spot and operations to douse the fire are underway. No casualty has been reported yet, says Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB).

Iran-Israel Conflict LIVE Updates: Benjamin Netanyahu asserts Israel's autonomy in responding to an Iranian attack

During discussions with UK Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron, Benjamin Netanyahu asserted Israel's autonomy in responding to an Iranian attack, affirming that his government would take necessary measures to ensure its defense. The British government had sought these talks in hopes of averting escalation.

Netanyahu reiterated his commitment to retaliating against the recent missile and drone assault. Lord Cameron advised that any response should be judicious and restrained.

Following the meeting in Jerusalem, Lord Cameron emphasized solidarity with Israel in the face of Iran's "appalling" attack, underscoring the need for a measured approach.

Maldives President Corruption Case: Irregularities in President Muizzu’s personal bank account

According to reports from local media outlets, the leaked documents indicate irregularities in money transfers to President Muizzu’s personal bank account, highlighting ten significant red flags suggestive of financial impropriety. Allegations range from connections with politically exposed individuals to embezzlement, structured transactions, and the utilization of corporate entities to conceal fund origins.

Maldives President Corruption Case: Leaked intelligence reports on social media platforms

The controversy ignited on Monday when an anonymous individual using the pseudonym ‘Hassan Kurusee’ circulated leaked intelligence reports on social media platforms. These reports, supposedly prepared by the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of the Maldives Monetary Authority and the Maldives Police Service, purportedly implicate President Muizzu in corrupt activities.

Maldives President Corruption Case: Accusations and counter-accusations

As the country prepares for the parliamentary polls scheduled for Sunday, the political arena is fraught with accusations and counter-accusations between the main opposition party, the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), and Muizzu’s People’s National Congress (PNC).

Maldives President Corruption Case: Opposition parties are demanding a comprehensive inquiry and potential impeachment

Ahead of the parliamentary elections in the Maldives, opposition parties are demanding a comprehensive inquiry and potential impeachment of President Mohamed Muizzu following the emergence of a leaked report alleging corruption dating back to 2018. The President vehemently denies these claims.

Latest News Live Updates: Laborer from Bihar falls victim to terrorists' gunfire in J&K

Officials reported that on Wednesday, in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, a labourer from Bihar fell victim to terrorists' gunfire, marking the third such tragic incident in the valley this year. Identified as Raja Shah, he was shot at point-blank range in the Jablipora area of Bijbehara, sustaining critical injuries. Despite being rushed to a hospital, Shah couldn't survive. This grim occurrence unfolded within the Anantnag Lok Sabha constituency, scheduled for elections in the third phase on May 7. This incident represents the third attack targeting non-locals in the valley this year.

Lok Sabha Polls LIVE Updates: Security tightened in Naxal-affected areas of Gadchiroli ahead of the polling

Gadchiroli Superintendent of Police, Neelotpal, stated that they have spent the last 6 months preparing for the upcoming election. As many as 15,000 security personnel will be deployed for voting tomorrow. There are a total of 206 booths, and 6 Mi-17 helicopters of the Indian Air Force have been made available for the purpose. To ensure that the polling process is conducted smoothly, EVMs and polling parties have been heli-dropped in sensitive and highly sensitive areas. Additionally, a fleet of 130 drones will be used to monitor the area from the sky. The police have urged the villagers to come out and vote without any fear and cooperate with them in conducting peaceful and successful elections.

Iran-Israel Conflict LIVE Updates: Binden supports bills providing aid to Ukraine, Israel, and the Indo-Pacific

According to a report from The Hill, US President Joe Biden has expressed his support for the proposal made by US House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson, which includes three different bills providing aid to Ukraine, Israel, and the Indo-Pacific. Biden has also urged the House to pass the bill this week, stating that he will promptly sign it into law. In a statement, Biden emphasized the importance of this package, saying that it would offer critical support to Israel and Ukraine, provide much-needed humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza, and strengthen security in the Indo-Pacific. He added that passing this bill would send a message to the world that the United States stands with its allies and will not allow Iran or Russia to succeed.

Iran-Israel Conflict LIVE Updates: World leaders contemplate solutions for de-escalation

During the summit, Chairman Charles Michel emphasized the importance of isolating Iran. To achieve this, the new sanctions targeted companies involved in the production of drones and missiles. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz also noted the importance of Israel refraining from responding with a massive attack of its own.

Iran-Israel Conflict LIVE Updates: First time the EU's 27 national leaders have gathered since the attack

On Wednesday, the leaders of the European Union decided to impose more sanctions against Iran. This meeting in Brussels marks the first time the EU's 27 national leaders have gathered since the attack, which took place over six months into the ongoing war between Israel and the Iran-backed Palestinian militant group, Hamas.

Israel has indicated that it will respond to the attack, but it has not yet stated how. The EU leaders have condemned the Iranian attack, reaffirmed their commitment to Israel's security, and urged all parties to prevent further tensions, including in Lebanon.

Iran-Israel Conflict LIVE Updates: EU to step up sanctions against Iran

European Union leaders decided to step up sanctions against Iran after Tehran's missile and drone attack on Israel left world powers scrambling to prevent a wider conflict in the Middle East.

World News LIVE Updates: Croatian Democratic Union wins but without a majority

Croatia's ruling Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) party won parliamentary election but with fewer seats than before and without a majority, according to preliminary results. The HDZ won 60 seats in the 151-seat parliament, from 94.4% of polling.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict LIVE Updates: Ukraine strikes back at occupied Crimea airfield

Following the Russian strike, the Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, announced that the country's military had attacked a large Russian airfield in Dzhankoi, which is located in the Russian-occupied region of Crimea. In his nightly video address, Zelenskyy expressed his gratitude to his top military commander, Oleksandr Syrskyi, for organizing the operation. He thanked the servicemen for their accuracy and for staging what he called "extremely significant" strikes against Russian equipment and combat infrastructure. It's worth noting that Dzhankoi was seized by Russia as part of its annexation of Crimea in 2014. Informal sources from both Ukraine and Russia had earlier reported a series of explosions at the base.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict LIVE Updates: Three missiles from Russia hit downtown Ukraine's Chernihiv, killing 17, 61 injured

On Wednesday, three missiles from Russia hit an eight-floor apartment building in downtown Chernihiv, a northern Ukrainian city. The attack resulted in at least 17 deaths and 61 injuries, including three children. Chernihiv, which is located near the border with Russia and Belarus and has a population of around 250,000 people, is approximately 150 kilometers (90 miles) north of the capital, Kyiv.
This attack is the latest in a series of Russian attacks as the war between the two countries enters its third year, and the situation is becoming increasingly critical for Ukraine. With a lack of further military support from its Western partners, Ukraine is left at the mercy of Russia's bigger forces.

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