What is the Strait of Malacca another global energy chokepoint that the US is now eyeing?
A US-Indonesia defence agreement has sparked speculation that the US' strategic focus may be expanding toward the Strait of Malacca, another vital global trade route after the Strait of Hormuz. It facilitates the movement of energy supplies, manufactured goods, and industrial components. It's crucial for East Asian economies. China remains heavily reliant on this route for energy imports.
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08:23 am Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
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A US-Indonesia defence agreement has sparked speculation that the US' strategic focus may be expanding toward the Strait of Malacca, another vital global trade route after the Strait of Hormuz. It facilitates the movement of energy supplies, manufactured goods, and industrial components. It's crucial for East Asian economies. China remains heavily reliant on this route for energy imports.
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250, including kids, missing after boat capsizes in Andaman sea
At least 250 people, including children, were feared missing after a boat carrying Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi nationals capsized in Andaman sea, UN said. According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the boat, which departed from Teknaf in southern Bangladesh and was on its way to Malaysia, reportedly capsized due to heavy winds, rough seas and overcrowding.
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08:40 am Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
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At least 250 people, including children, were feared missing after a boat carrying Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi nationals capsized in Andaman sea, UN said. According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the boat, which departed from Teknaf in southern Bangladesh and was on its way to Malaysia, reportedly capsized due to heavy winds, rough seas and overcrowding.
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Death toll in blast at Vedanta plant in Chhattisgarh rises to 14
The death toll in the boiler explosion at a Vedanta Limited power plant in Chhattisgarh's Sakti district has risen to 14. Officials said four workers died on the spot, while around 40 were injured and rushed to different hospitals in neighbouring Raigarh and Bilaspur districts. The company has initiated an investigation in coordination with its subcontractor and relevant authorities.
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News By: Vaishnavi Mishra
08:38 am Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
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The death toll in the boiler explosion at a Vedanta Limited power plant in Chhattisgarh's Sakti district has risen to 14. Officials said four workers died on the spot, while around 40 were injured and rushed to different hospitals in neighbouring Raigarh and Bilaspur districts. The company has initiated an investigation in coordination with its subcontractor and relevant authorities.
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Iran port blockade fully implemented, trade halted: US military
CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper on Wednesday said "a blockade of Iranian ports has been fully implemented" and that US forces maintain maritime superiority in the Middle East. "In less than 36 hours since the blockade was implemented, US forces have completely halted economic trade going into and out of Iran by sea," he said.
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09:14 am Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
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CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper on Wednesday said "a blockade of Iranian ports has been fully implemented" and that US forces maintain maritime superiority in the Middle East. "In less than 36 hours since the blockade was implemented, US forces have completely halted economic trade going into and out of Iran by sea," he said.
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Your tears are mine: Vedanta's Anil Agarwal after explosion at power plant kills 14
Vedanta's billionaire Chairman Anil Agarwal offered his condolences after 14 people died in a major explosion at Vedanta Power Plant in Chhattisgarh's Sakti district. "Everyone affected is my family. Your tears are mine," he wrote. "Our full support, in every way, is with you. A full investigation is underway...No stone will be left unturned," Agarwal added.
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09:12 am Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
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Vedanta's billionaire Chairman Anil Agarwal offered his condolences after 14 people died in a major explosion at Vedanta Power Plant in Chhattisgarh's Sakti district. "Everyone affected is my family. Your tears are mine," he wrote. "Our full support, in every way, is with you. A full investigation is underway...No stone will be left unturned," Agarwal added.
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Households earn ₹4 lakh/month, why not hike wages: Protesting maid
Rekha, one of domestic workers protesting in Noida over higher wages, said every household in Cleo County society earns ₹3-4 lakh monthly. "Why do they've such...big problem when...we ask them to increase...our wages by a few thousand?" Rekha asked. "We were shocked to see that...government has set ₹700 per day as...limit...[for factory workers]...Why don’t we come under...that rule?" she added.
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09:06 am Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
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Rekha, one of domestic workers protesting in Noida over higher wages, said every household in Cleo County society earns ₹3-4 lakh monthly. "Why do they've such...big problem when...we ask them to increase...our wages by a few thousand?" Rekha asked. "We were shocked to see that...government has set ₹700 per day as...limit...[for factory workers]...Why don’t we come under...that rule?" she added.
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Shaken the conscience of corporate sector: Mohandas on TCS' sexual abuse & conversion case
Infosys' former CFO Mohandas Pai expressed a "shock" after several female employees at TCS office in Nashik alleged sexual harassment and religious coercion by colleagues. He said, "It has shaken the conscience of the corporate sector." "It's something that you cannot believe can happen in any corporate organisation - much, much more than a great company like TCS," he added.
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News By: Dharini Mudgal
09:20 am Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
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Infosys' former CFO Mohandas Pai expressed a "shock" after several female employees at TCS office in Nashik alleged sexual harassment and religious coercion by colleagues. He said, "It has shaken the conscience of the corporate sector." "It's something that you cannot believe can happen in any corporate organisation - much, much more than a great company like TCS," he added.
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US destroyer interdicts 2 oil tankers attempting to exit Iran
A US destroyer interdicted two oil tankers attempting to leave Iran on Tuesday, Reuters reported, citing an official. As per the official, the ships had departed from Chabahar port on the Gulf of Oman and were contacted by the warship via radio communication. This comes after US President Donald Trump announced a blockade of Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz.
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09:43 am Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
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A US destroyer interdicted two oil tankers attempting to leave Iran on Tuesday, Reuters reported, citing an official. As per the official, the ships had departed from Chabahar port on the Gulf of Oman and were contacted by the warship via radio communication. This comes after US President Donald Trump announced a blockade of Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz.
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09:43 am Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
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How much does a factory worker earn in India?
Amid protests by factory workers in Uttar Pradesh's Noida demanding wages of ₹20,000 per month, PLFS 2025 data reveal that India's average salaried manufacturing worker earns just ₹18,735 per month. It is below the ₹22,699 all-industry average. Notably, Only 16.5% of manufacturing workers have a written contract, and just 20.4% receive any social security.
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09:37 am Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
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Amid protests by factory workers in Uttar Pradesh's Noida demanding wages of ₹20,000 per month, PLFS 2025 data reveal that India's average salaried manufacturing worker earns just ₹18,735 per month. It is below the ₹22,699 all-industry average. Notably, Only 16.5% of manufacturing workers have a written contract, and just 20.4% receive any social security.
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09:37 am Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
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US-Iran mistrust can't be solved overnight: Vance ahead of talks
US Vice President JD Vance said there is a lot of mistrust between US and Iran and the problem can't be solved overnight. Vance stated he felt "very good about where we are" even as first round of peace talks in Islamabad failed. His remarks come after President Donald Trump said talks could resume in Pakistan within next two days.
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09:31 am Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
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US Vice President JD Vance said there is a lot of mistrust between US and Iran and the problem can't be solved overnight. Vance stated he felt "very good about where we are" even as first round of peace talks in Islamabad failed. His remarks come after President Donald Trump said talks could resume in Pakistan within next two days.
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SolarSquare reports rooftop solar demand rise amid summer, global risks
As peak summer drives electricity demand and global supply faces risks from choke points like Strait of Hormuz, rooftop solar is emerging as a reliable alternative. Ranked No.1 on PM Surya Ghar Portal, SolarSquare is enabling this shift with zero-investment plans, where subsidies cover upfront costs and bill savings fund EMIs, helping Indian families move from uncertainty to energy independence.
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10:00 am Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
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As peak summer drives electricity demand and global supply faces risks from choke points like Strait of Hormuz, rooftop solar is emerging as a reliable alternative. Ranked No.1 on PM Surya Ghar Portal, SolarSquare is enabling this shift with zero-investment plans, where subsidies cover upfront costs and bill savings fund EMIs, helping Indian families move from uncertainty to energy independence.
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Will someone tell Pope Leo Iran killed 42,000 innocent protesters in last 2 months?: Trump
US President Donald Trump again called out Pope Leo XIV over his stance on Iran. He said, "Will someone please tell Pope Leo...Iran has killed at least 42,000 innocent, completely unarmed, protesters in last two months and that for Iran to have a nuclear bomb is absolutely unacceptable?" Pope Leo XIV condemned threats to destroy Iranian civilisation as “truly unacceptable”.
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09:57 am Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
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US President Donald Trump again called out Pope Leo XIV over his stance on Iran. He said, "Will someone please tell Pope Leo...Iran has killed at least 42,000 innocent, completely unarmed, protesters in last two months and that for Iran to have a nuclear bomb is absolutely unacceptable?" Pope Leo XIV condemned threats to destroy Iranian civilisation as “truly unacceptable”.
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Received threats en route to Pak that our plane might be attacked: Iran delegation member
Iranian political analyst Mohammad Marandi said the Iranian delegation faced urgent security threats while en route to Tehran after ceasefire talks with US failed in Islamabad, Pakistan. "We received direct threats while en route to Islamabad that our plane might be attacked. As a result, on the way back to Tehran, the delegation secretly switched planes," he said.
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10:03 am Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
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Iranian political analyst Mohammad Marandi said the Iranian delegation faced urgent security threats while en route to Tehran after ceasefire talks with US failed in Islamabad, Pakistan. "We received direct threats while en route to Islamabad that our plane might be attacked. As a result, on the way back to Tehran, the delegation secretly switched planes," he said.
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10:03 am Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
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Trump sees no extension to Iran ceasefire, says 'You will watch an amazing 2 days ahead'
US President Donald Trump said that he wasn't thinking about extending the ceasefire with Iran. In an interview with ABC News, Trump said he didn't think it would be necessary to extend the truce, adding, "I think you’re going to be watching an amazing 2 days ahead." Notably, the two-week US-Iran ceasefire is set to end on April 22.
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News By: Dharini Mudgal
10:01 am Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
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US President Donald Trump said that he wasn't thinking about extending the ceasefire with Iran. In an interview with ABC News, Trump said he didn't think it would be necessary to extend the truce, adding, "I think you’re going to be watching an amazing 2 days ahead." Notably, the two-week US-Iran ceasefire is set to end on April 22.
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10:01 am Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
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Objective of all wars is to break willpower of another country: NSA Ajit Doval
NSA Ajit Doval said all wars have the same objective, which is to break the willpower of another country. “It is the citizenry and their awareness of their security that are most important here. "There's no silver medal in national security...If you win, you make history; if you lose, you become history. It is your existence at stake," he added.
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10:33 am Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
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NSA Ajit Doval said all wars have the same objective, which is to break the willpower of another country. “It is the citizenry and their awareness of their security that are most important here. "There's no silver medal in national security...If you win, you make history; if you lose, you become history. It is your existence at stake," he added.
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ED raids house of AAP MP Ashok Mittal, who replaced Raghav Chadha in RS
AAP claimed that Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out raids at multiple locations linked to their MP Ashok Mittal, who replaced Raghav Chadha as AAP's new deputy leader in Rajya Sabha. "Modi ji has started preparations for elections in Punjab....But people of Punjab will not tolerate this...they will give a befitting reply to BJP," AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal said.
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10:31 am Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
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AAP claimed that Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out raids at multiple locations linked to their MP Ashok Mittal, who replaced Raghav Chadha as AAP's new deputy leader in Rajya Sabha. "Modi ji has started preparations for elections in Punjab....But people of Punjab will not tolerate this...they will give a befitting reply to BJP," AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal said.
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Which states will see the largest increase in Lok Sabha seats if house expands to 850?
Under the proposed 850-seat Lok Sabha expansion, each state's tally is expected to rise by around 56%. Uttar Pradesh is projected to rise from 80 to approximately 125 seats, Bihar from 40 to 62 and Maharashtra from 48 to 75. Tamil Nadu may go from 39 to 61 and Kerala from 20 to 31.
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10:58 am Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
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Under the proposed 850-seat Lok Sabha expansion, each state's tally is expected to rise by around 56%. Uttar Pradesh is projected to rise from 80 to approximately 125 seats, Bihar from 40 to 62 and Maharashtra from 48 to 75. Tamil Nadu may go from 39 to 61 and Kerala from 20 to 31.
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Pakistan to get $3 billion from Saudi Arabia after begging for funds
Pakistan will get $3 billion in additional support from Saudi Arabia, announced Pakistan's Finance Ministry. The extra funding for Pakistan comes on top of Riyadh extending the rollover arrangement for an additional $5 billion deposit for a longer period. This comes after Pakistan begged Saudi Arabia for financial support after UAE asked it to repay its $3-billion loan.
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10:55 am Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
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Pakistan will get $3 billion in additional support from Saudi Arabia, announced Pakistan's Finance Ministry. The extra funding for Pakistan comes on top of Riyadh extending the rollover arrangement for an additional $5 billion deposit for a longer period. This comes after Pakistan begged Saudi Arabia for financial support after UAE asked it to repay its $3-billion loan.
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Southern states were misled before, will gain seats: Rijiju on delimitation
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said delimitation process, which will be carried out for the implementation of 33% women's reservation in legislatures by 2029, will not be politically disadvantageous to southern states. Rijiju stated southern states were misled that they would lose seats in delimitation exercise since they followed population control norms and added southern states will gain seats.
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10:55 am Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said delimitation process, which will be carried out for the implementation of 33% women's reservation in legislatures by 2029, will not be politically disadvantageous to southern states. Rijiju stated southern states were misled that they would lose seats in delimitation exercise since they followed population control norms and added southern states will gain seats.
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3, including a kid, killed as fire engulfs huts in Delhi's Rohini
A couple and their two-year-old child were burnt to death after a massive fire broke out in a cluster of shanties in Delhi’s Rohini in the early hours of Wednesday, Delhi Fire Services official said. The blaze spread rapidly, fuelled by a large accumulation of plastic waste, leaving little time to react. Six fire tenders were deployed to douse flames.
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11:09 am Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
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A couple and their two-year-old child were burnt to death after a massive fire broke out in a cluster of shanties in Delhi’s Rohini in the early hours of Wednesday, Delhi Fire Services official said. The blaze spread rapidly, fuelled by a large accumulation of plastic waste, leaving little time to react. Six fire tenders were deployed to douse flames.
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