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The&nbsp;Indian general election began with voting taking place in 102 constituencies on Friday (Apr 19). The final results will be announced on June 4.&nbsp;

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United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday (Apr 19) said that America was "not involved in any offensive operation" and declined to comment on reports of Israel&nbsp;launching a retaliatory offensive against Iran.

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Iran is not planning any retaliation against Israel after Friday (Apr 19) attacks, a top Iranian official was quoted by Reuters as saying.

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An Indian woman in the US shared on LinkedIn how she was suddenly laid off by Tesla, where she worked as a Business Process Analyst. She mentioned being one of the 10 per cent&nbsp;of employees let go this week and described the experience as "disheartening and distressing." She asked for help finding her next job.

In the latest, voting for phase 1 for Lok Sabha elections has concluded. The final results will be announced on June 4. In other news, French police arrested a man in Paris who threatened to blow himself up at the Iranian consulate.

In the latest, voting for phase 1 for Lok Sabha elections has concluded. The final results will be announced on June 4. In other news, French police arrested a man in Paris who threatened to blow himself up at the Iranian consulate. Separately, Tesla has announced a 10 percent staff reduction globally to aid in its growth. Click on the headlines to read more. Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE: 60% voter turnout in phase 1 till 7pm The Indian general election began with voting taking place in 102 constituencies on Friday (Apr 19). The final results will be announced on June 4. US says ‘not involved in any offensive operation’ after Israel carries out retaliatory attacks against Iran United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday (Apr 19) said that America was "not involved in any offensive operation" and declined to comment on reports of Israel launching a retaliatory offensive against Iran. French police arrest man after he threatens to blow himself up at Iranian consulate in Paris French police on Friday (Apr 19) arrested a man in Paris who had threatened to blow himself up at the Iranian consulate, reported Reuters. Ukraine’s strike sends Russian bomber into tailspin For the first time since Russia's invasion of Ukraine more than two years ago, Ukraine claims to have shot down a Russian long-range bomber used for launching cruise missiles into its territory. Arvind Kejriwal health: Court reserves order on plea moved by Delhi CM Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court on Friday (Apr 19) reserved the order on a plea moved by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal seeking direction to Jail Authorities to administer insulin. West Asia crisis: Iran ‘not planning’ retaliation against Israel after attack near Isfahan Iran is not planning any retaliation against Israel after Friday (Apr 19) attacks, a top Iranian official was quoted by Reuters as saying. Biden raises eyebrows by claiming cannibals 'ate' his uncle, White House fact-checks United States President Joe Biden took the world by surprise and left the White House in the lurch after claiming that his uncle was most likely eaten by cannibals in Papua New Guinea during World War II. NATO countries to give more air defence systems to Ukraine, says Stoltenberg NATO allies, on Friday (Apr 19) agreed to provide Ukraine with additional air defence systems, said the alliance’s chief Jens Stoltenberg after a special meeting of defence ministers of the member countries, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. French teen dies of heart attack after lockdown amid knife attack at nearby school A 14-year-old girl passed away due to a heart attack after her school initiated a lockdown in response to a knife attack in a nearby primary school in eastern France, media reports said. A man reportedly stabbed two girls aged 7 and 11 outside a neighbouring primary school. Tesla layoffs: Indian woman in US among 10% affected, calls the process 'distressing' An Indian woman in the US shared on LinkedIn how she was suddenly laid off by Tesla, where she worked as a Business Process Analyst. She mentioned being one of the 10 per cent of employees let go this week and described the experience as "disheartening and distressing." She asked for help finding her next job.

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United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday (Apr 19) said that America was "not involved in any offensive operation" and declined to comment on reports of Israel&nbsp;launching a retaliatory offensive against Iran.

"I'm not going to speak to these reported events... All I can say is for our part and for all the members of the G7 our focus is on de-escalation,"&nbsp;Blinken told a press conference on the Italian island of Capri.

"What we're focused on, what the G7 is focused on, and again, it's reflected in our statement, and in our conversation, is our work to de-escalate tensions, to de-escalate from any potential conflicts," he said.

The top United States diplomat reiterated the same response on being asked about the situation several times during the press briefing.

"The US has not been involved in any offensive operation," he said.&nbsp;

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<h2>'Washington was informed of strikes in advance,' says G7 host Antonio Tajani</h2>

Earlier, at a separate news briefing, G7 host and Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said that the United States was notified about the Israeli strikes way in advance. However, he did not share much details.

"The United States were informed at the last moment," he said, adding that "it was just information" passed on -- without saying who by.&nbsp;

The Group of Seven ministers, in its final statement, said, "In light of reports of strikes on April 19th, we urge all parties to work to prevent further escalation. The G7 will continue to work to this end."

<h2>Iran ‘not planning’ retaliation against Israel&nbsp;</h2>

Iran is not planning any retaliation against Israel after Friday's (Apr 19) attacks, a top Iranian official was quoted by Reuters as saying.

“The foreign source of the incident has not been confirmed. We have not received any external attack, and the discussion leans more towards infiltration than attack,” the official said.

Earlier in the day, an explosion was reportedly heard near the Iranian city of Isfahan, the cause of which is not yet known. However, airspace over several Iranian cities was closed shortly after the explosion.

Iran subsequently said that it shot down several drones and that there had been "no missile attack for now".

Several drones "have been successfully shot down by the country's air defence, there are no reports of a missile attack for now", Iran's space agency spokesman Hossein Dalirian said on X.

"Flights over Isfahan, Shiraz and Tehran cities have been suspended," state media reported.&nbsp;

The province of Isfahan is home to a large air base, a major missile production complex and reportedly several nuclear sites.

(With inputs from agencies)

United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday (Apr 19) said that America was "not involved in any offensive operation" and declined to comment on reports of Israel launching a retaliatory offensive against Iran.

United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday (Apr 19) said that America was "not involved in any offensive operation" and declined to comment on reports of Israel launching a retaliatory offensive against Iran. "I'm not going to speak to these reported events... All I can say is for our part and for all the members of the G7 our focus is on de-escalation," Blinken told a press conference on the Italian island of Capri. "What we're focused on, what the G7 is focused on, and again, it's reflected in our statement, and in our conversation, is our work to de-escalate tensions, to de-escalate from any potential conflicts," he said. The top United States diplomat reiterated the same response on being asked about the situation several times during the press briefing. "The US has not been involved in any offensive operation," he said. Also read: US vetoes Palestinian request for full statehood at United Nations 'Washington was informed of strikes in advance,' says G7 host Antonio Tajani Earlier, at a separate news briefing, G7 host and Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said that the United States was notified about the Israeli strikes way in advance. However, he did not share much details. "The United States were informed at the last moment," he said, adding that "it was just information" passed on -- without saying who by. The Group of Seven ministers, in its final statement, said, "In light of reports of strikes on April 19th, we urge all parties to work to prevent further escalation. The G7 will continue to work to this end." Iran ‘not planning’ retaliation against Israel Iran is not planning any retaliation against Israel after Friday's (Apr 19) attacks, a top Iranian official was quoted by Reuters as saying. “The foreign source of the incident has not been confirmed. We have not received any external attack, and the discussion leans more towards infiltration than attack,” the official said. Earlier in the day, an explosion was reportedly heard near the Iranian city of Isfahan, the cause of which is not yet known. However, airspace over several Iranian cities was closed shortly after the explosion. Iran subsequently said that it shot down several drones and that there had been "no missile attack for now". Several drones "have been successfully shot down by the country's air defence, there are no reports of a missile attack for now", Iran's space agency spokesman Hossein Dalirian said on X. "Flights over Isfahan, Shiraz and Tehran cities have been suspended," state media reported. The province of Isfahan is home to a large air base, a major missile production complex and reportedly several nuclear sites. (With inputs from agencies)

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Two individuals with dual German-Russian citizenship were arrested in Germany on Thursday (April 18).&nbsp; They are accused of planning sabotage attacks aimed at undermining military assistance for Ukraine, as per the German federal prosecutor's office.

Authorities have searched the homes and workplaces of the two arrested suspects, who are accused of working for a foreign secret service, said the prosecutor's office in a statement.

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One of the suspects, identified as Dieter S, had since October 2023 discussed possible plots with a person linked to the Russian secret service, the statement further said and added, Dieter S&nbsp;had been prepared to carry out bomb attacks on military facilities, including those operated by US forces.

The Russian and US&nbsp;embassies in Berlin did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

"The actions were intended in particular to undermine the military support provided by Germany to Ukraine against the Russian war of aggression," the prosecutors'&nbsp;statement said.

"Our security authorities have prevented possible explosive attacks that were intended to target and undermine our military assistance to Ukraine," Interior Minister Nancy Faeser said.

"It is a particularly serious case of alleged spy activity for (President Vladimir) Putin's criminal regime."

The Kremlin said it had no information about the arrests and the Russian embassy in Berlin said it had not been officially notified. The U.S. embassy did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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The prosecutors suspect Dieter S., whose last name has not been disclosed due to German privacy laws, was a fighter for Russian-backed forces in eastern Ukraine from Dec&nbsp;2014 to Sept&nbsp;2016 in the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic.

He is in possession of a firearm, prosecutors said.

(With inputs from agencies)

Two individuals with dual German-Russian citizenship were arrested in Germany on Thursday (April 18). They are accused of planning sabotage attacks aimed at undermining military assistance for Ukraine, as per the German federal prosecutor's office.

Two individuals with dual German-Russian citizenship were arrested in Germany on Thursday (April 18). They are accused of planning sabotage attacks aimed at undermining military assistance for Ukraine, as per the German federal prosecutor's office. Authorities have searched the homes and workplaces of the two arrested suspects, who are accused of working for a foreign secret service, said the prosecutor's office in a statement. Also read: Russia claims to have neutralised 20 drones and 2 missiles One of the suspects, identified as Dieter S, had since October 2023 discussed possible plots with a person linked to the Russian secret service, the statement further said and added, Dieter S had been prepared to carry out bomb attacks on military facilities, including those operated by US forces. The Russian and US embassies in Berlin did not immediately respond to requests for comment. "The actions were intended in particular to undermine the military support provided by Germany to Ukraine against the Russian war of aggression," the prosecutors' statement said. "Our security authorities have prevented possible explosive attacks that were intended to target and undermine our military assistance to Ukraine," Interior Minister Nancy Faeser said. "It is a particularly serious case of alleged spy activity for (President Vladimir) Putin's criminal regime." The Kremlin said it had no information about the arrests and the Russian embassy in Berlin said it had not been officially notified. The U.S. embassy did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Also read: Ukraine warns its defeat against Russia would lead to 'World War 3' The prosecutors suspect Dieter S., whose last name has not been disclosed due to German privacy laws, was a fighter for Russian-backed forces in eastern Ukraine from Dec 2014 to Sept 2016 in the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic. He is in possession of a firearm, prosecutors said. (With inputs from agencies)

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State and federal prisons emerged as hotbeds for the COVID-19 virus in the wake of its outbreak in the US as there was a heightened risk faced by incarcerated individuals. Research&nbsp;from the University of California, Irvine, and Brigham and Women’s Hospital highlighted the staggering toll and revealed that at the pandemic's zenith in 2020, those inside prisons were nearly three-and-a-half times more likely to have died from the virus compared to the general population outside.&nbsp;

The study, drawn&nbsp;from state prison systems and the Federal Bureau of Prisons, documented over 6,000 deaths among incarcerated individuals in the first year of the pandemic. The analysis illustrated a stark increase of at least 50 percent in the overall prison mortality rate, with potentially over 75 per cent spike.&nbsp;

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The impact was particularly severe on older prisoners, with death rates among those aged 50 and above soaring. Lead author of the study, Naomi Sugie, pointed out this disparity and noted how older inmates faced greater risks.

The data revealed that there was a reduction in prison admissions even when there was no increase in releases. This reduction inadvertently shielded younger individuals from COVID-19 exposure, as incarcerated populations tend to be older.

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Governors, vested with the power to release prisoners, hesitated to take decisive action, with concerns over potential backlash over decision-making. Only a handful of parole boards saw notable increases in releases, with Iowa standing out for more releases.

Mitigation efforts varied widely across states, with some implementing aggressive testing and lockdown measures, while others lagged behind and resorted to calling in external support as deaths surged. Illinois, for instance, struggled to swiftly implement protective measures amid escalating fatalities.

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Speaking over the Bureau of Justice Statistics that has yet to publish the&nbsp;mortality data,&nbsp;Sugie, the study’s author said, “this is really both to have an accounting of what happened... but also, really importantly, to learn from what happened, so we don’t do this again in the future when we have another pandemic, another crisis.”

(With inputs from agencies)

State and federal prisons emerged as hotbeds for the COVID-19 virus in the wake of its outbreak in the US as there was a heightened risk faced by incarcerated individuals.

State and federal prisons emerged as hotbeds for the COVID-19 virus in the wake of its outbreak in the US as there was a heightened risk faced by incarcerated individuals. Research from the University of California, Irvine, and Brigham and Women’s Hospital highlighted the staggering toll and revealed that at the pandemic's zenith in 2020, those inside prisons were nearly three-and-a-half times more likely to have died from the virus compared to the general population outside. The study, drawn from state prison systems and the Federal Bureau of Prisons, documented over 6,000 deaths among incarcerated individuals in the first year of the pandemic. The analysis illustrated a stark increase of at least 50 percent in the overall prison mortality rate, with potentially over 75 per cent spike. WATCH | Biden mixes up Rafah with Israeli city Haifa, says 'don’t move...' The impact was particularly severe on older prisoners, with death rates among those aged 50 and above soaring. Lead author of the study, Naomi Sugie, pointed out this disparity and noted how older inmates faced greater risks. The data revealed that there was a reduction in prison admissions even when there was no increase in releases. This reduction inadvertently shielded younger individuals from COVID-19 exposure, as incarcerated populations tend to be older. Also Read | Iran escalates hijab crackdown, victims speak out against morality police abuse Governors, vested with the power to release prisoners, hesitated to take decisive action, with concerns over potential backlash over decision-making. Only a handful of parole boards saw notable increases in releases, with Iowa standing out for more releases. Mitigation efforts varied widely across states, with some implementing aggressive testing and lockdown measures, while others lagged behind and resorted to calling in external support as deaths surged. Illinois, for instance, struggled to swiftly implement protective measures amid escalating fatalities. Watch | NASA chief raises alarm over increasing Chinese military presence in space × Speaking over the Bureau of Justice Statistics that has yet to publish the mortality data, Sugie, the study’s author said, “this is really both to have an accounting of what happened... but also, really importantly, to learn from what happened, so we don’t do this again in the future when we have another pandemic, another crisis.” (With inputs from agencies)

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