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Minor fire reported at a house in West Delhi’s Vikas Puri area on Thursday. No injuries were reported. The fire occurred on the first and second floors of the residential building, with three fire tenders deployed by the Delhi Fire Services.
Polish prosecutors announced on Thursday the arrest of a man, identified only as Pawel K., who allegedly intended to spy for Russia’s military intelligence as part of a plot to assassinate Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. According to Poland’s National Prosecutor’s office, Pawel K. was apprehended on Wednesday for allegedly planning to provide airport security information to Russian agents.
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake hit Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar region on Thursday, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The tremors occurred at 8:52 pm Indian Standard Time (IST). The epicenter was located at Latitude 33.32 and Longitude 76.67, with a depth of 5 kilometers, as reported by the NCS.
Indonesian authorities closed an airport and residents evacuated homes near an erupting Mount Ruang on Sulawesi Island Thursday due to the dangers of spreading ash, falling rocks, hot volcanic clouds, and potential tsunamis. The volcano had at least five large eruptions on Wednesday, prompting the Center for Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation to issue its highest-level alert. Continuous emissions of white-gray smoke reached more than 500 meters (1,600 feet) above the peak throughout Thursday.
Second juror dismissed from Trump hush money trial, leaving five jurors remaining, court hearing reveals.
Dubai Airports announces reopening of Terminal 3 check-in for Emirates and Flydubai. With a surge in passenger numbers, travelers are advised to head to the airport only if they have confirmed bookings. Passengers should also stay updated by contacting their airlines directly for flight status.
Vedanta shares surged to a 52-week high level on Thursday following optimistic growth forecasts from Chairman Anil Agarwal. The stock closed 3.4% higher on the NSE at Rs 390.95, reaching a peak intra-day of Rs 394.75, up by 4.37%. At the BSE, it settled at Rs 388.90, climbing 2.88%, with a peak of Rs 394.70 during the day, reflecting a 4.41% increase.
Four Nigerians arrested in Greater Noida after police seize 26 kg of MDMA drugs worth Rs 100 crore from their rented home. Raw materials for MDMA production worth Rs 50 crore also seized. MDMA, commonly known as Ecstasy or Molly, is used illegally as a recreational drug. Deputy Commissioner of Police Saad Miya Khan confirmed the arrests after a raid in Omnicron I sector on Wednesday night.
ICICI Securities reported a two-fold increase in profit after tax to Rs 537 crore for the quarter ended March 2024, compared to Rs 263 crore in the year-ago period. Total revenue surged by 74% to Rs 1,544 crore from Rs 885 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year.
Deepak Punia and Sujeet Kalakal’s Paris Olympics qualifying hopes faced a setback as the two Indian wrestlers bound for Kyrgyzstan were stranded at Dubai International Airport due to heavy rains. Deepak, who competed in the 86kg category and came close to a medal at the Tokyo Games, along with Sujeet in the 65kg category, were en route to Bishkek for the Asia Olympic qualifiers,
Vesuvius India Ltd, a subsidiary of the UK-based refractory maker Vesuvius Group, announced its intention to invest approximately Rs 1,000 crore in India over the next few years. Patrick Andre, CEO of Vesuvius Group, emphasized the country’s growth potential, indicating that the total investments in India would approach Rs 1,000 crore within the coming years.
On Thursday, Ambuja Cements‘ shares initially surged, climbing nearly 4% during the morning trade. This followed an infusion of Rs 8,339 crore by billionaire Gautam Adani‘s family to bolster the company’s manufacturing capacity. The stock peaked at Rs 640.95 apiece, marking its 52-week high on the BSE. However, it later trimmed these gains and closed marginally lower at Rs 616.30, down by 0.11%, amidst profit-taking and weak equities trends.
Dubai Airports Chief Operating Officer Majed Al Joker stated to WAM on Thursday that Dubai International Airport would return to full operational capacity within 24 hours. The airport has faced challenges clearing a flight backlog following heavy rain that inundated the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday. Al Joker mentioned in a televised interview with Al Arabiya TV that once operations normalize, they would evaluate damages and determine the extent of losses.
China’s commerce ministry stated its strong objection to the United States’ decision to raise tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum products. It asserted that it will take all essential measures to safeguard its rights. US President Joe Biden’s call for significantly higher tariffs on Chinese metal products, made on Wednesday, has provoked anger in Beijing.
The benchmark BSE Sensex declined by 454.69 points, or 0.62%, closing at 72,488.99. Simultaneously, the broader NSE index dropped by 152.05 points, or 0.69%, settling at 21,995.85. This reversal in gains was accompanied by increased volatility, likely influenced by the upcoming quarterly earnings reports and the commencement of India‘s general elections.
In response to Israel‘s threats, Senior Iranian Guards Commander Haghtalab reassures that Iran’s nuclear sites are under total security.
Vedanta group firm Hindustan Zinc on Thursday said it has become the third largest producer of silver globally. (PTI)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a book titled “Sabke Ram” from Hitesh Shankar, the editor of Panchjanya, and Arun Goyal, the Managing Director of Bharat Prakashan.
Burkina Faso’s military government has expelled three French diplomats for alleged subversive activities, the foreign ministry said in a letter seen by Reuters on Thursday. The three diplomats, two of whom were listed as political advisers, were declared persona non grata and given 48 hours to leave the country, according to the letter dated April 16, which was addressed to the French embassy.
Police reported that during a Ram Navami procession in West Bengal’s Purba Medinipore district, at least four individuals sustained injuries in an alleged stone pelting incident. Four suspects have been apprehended for their alleged involvement in the incident, which occurred around 9:10 pm on Wednesday at College More in Egra.
The Chinese and Indonesian foreign ministers called for an immediate and lasting cease-fire in Gaza after a meeting in Jakarta on Thursday, condemning the humanitarian costs of the ongoing war that has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians. (AP)
The Mumbai Police have registered an FIR against an unidentified person in connection with a deepfake video of Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan in which he is purportedly seen promoting a political party, an official said.
Officials reported a bird flu outbreak in two locations within the district. Ducks in Edathva Grama Panchayat’s Ward 1 and another area in Cheruthana Grama Panchayat’s Ward 3 tested positive for the virus.
A 29-year-old mason was shot dead in Jharkhand’s Hazaribag district, police said. The mason was shot dead near Kandaber Bariatu village by two unidentified persons on Wednesday evening, Superintendent of Police Arvind Kumar Singh said. (PTI)
An official reported a fire incident at a godown on Bandar Road in Vijayawada Thursday morning. Firefighters are currently on-site battling the flames. No casualties have been reported as of the latest update.
Indonesian officials raised a tsunami warning following eruptions at Mount Ruang, propelling ash several thousand feet into the air. Authorities mandated the evacuation of over 11,000 individuals from the vicinity. According to Indonesia’s Center for Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation, the volcano on the northern flank of Sulawesi island has experienced at least five significant eruptions within the last 24 hours.
The Biden administration has reached an agreement to provide USD 6.1 billion in government support for Micron Technology to produce advanced memory computer chips in New York and Idaho.