Top 10 world news: India concludes phase 1 of Lok Sabha polls; Arvind Kejriwal updates; and more

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 upat the Iranian consulate. Separately, Tesla has announced a 10 percent staff reduction globally to aid in its growth.

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Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE: 60% voter turnout in phase 1 till 7pm

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TheIndian 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 Israellaunching 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 usedfor 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 unclewas most likely eatenby cannibals inPapua New Guineaduring 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 centof employees let go this week and described the experience as "disheartening and distressing." She asked for help finding her next job.