US VP Vance heckled over comments on Pope, protester says 'Jesus doesn't support genocide'
US Vice President JD Vance was heckled at an event over his remarks against Pope Leo XIV for criticising Iran war. "I like that Pope is an advocate for peace...but how can you say God is never on the side of those who wield the sword?" said Vance. Reacting to this, a protester shouted, "Jesus Christ does not support genocide."
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US Vice President JD Vance was heckled at an event over his remarks against Pope Leo XIV for criticising Iran war. "I like that Pope is an advocate for peace...but how can you say God is never on the side of those who wield the sword?" said Vance. Reacting to this, a protester shouted, "Jesus Christ does not support genocide."
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Europe drafts post-war Strait of Hormuz plan without US: Report
Amid US blockade on Iranian ports, European nations are planning a coalition to secure shipping in the Strait of Hormuz after the war, reports said. The proposal reportedly includes mine-clearing and naval deployments. French President Emmanuel Macron reportedly said "belligerent" nations, including the US, Israel and Iran, would be excluded from proposed post-war international defensive mission.
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05:41 pm Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
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Amid US blockade on Iranian ports, European nations are planning a coalition to secure shipping in the Strait of Hormuz after the war, reports said. The proposal reportedly includes mine-clearing and naval deployments. French President Emmanuel Macron reportedly said "belligerent" nations, including the US, Israel and Iran, would be excluded from proposed post-war international defensive mission.
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Delimitation to increase share of all states by 50%: Report amid southern states' opposition
After the governments of southern states claimed that they would face disadvantages after the delimitation exercise, government sources told News18 that shares of all states will rise uniformly by 50%. "The same proportion that exists today will be maintained...The 2011 population will not be the binding factor," they added. The government proposed rising Lok Sabha seats to 850 from 543.
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After the governments of southern states claimed that they would face disadvantages after the delimitation exercise, government sources told News18 that shares of all states will rise uniformly by 50%. "The same proportion that exists today will be maintained...The 2011 population will not be the binding factor," they added. The government proposed rising Lok Sabha seats to 850 from 543.
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China's Xi will give me a big, fat hug: Trump
In a Truth Social post, US President Donald Trump said that China will not provide weapons to Iran. "President Xi will give me a big, fat hug when I get there in a few weeks...We are working together smartly and very well! Doesn't that beat fighting???," he wrote. In the same post, he said US would permanently open Hormuz Strait.
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In a Truth Social post, US President Donald Trump said that China will not provide weapons to Iran. "President Xi will give me a big, fat hug when I get there in a few weeks...We are working together smartly and very well! Doesn't that beat fighting???," he wrote. In the same post, he said US would permanently open Hormuz Strait.
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LPG supply hit by Middle East war may take 3-4 years to restore: Report
Restoring global LPG supply chains disrupted by Middle East tensions could take 3-4 years, as the extent of the damage remains unclear, Moneycontrol reported, citing a government official. It is uncertain whether production has been temporarily halted or permanently damaged. India, which relies heavily on the region for LPG supplies, faces high risks and cost pressures.
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06:05 pm Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
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Restoring global LPG supply chains disrupted by Middle East tensions could take 3-4 years, as the extent of the damage remains unclear, Moneycontrol reported, citing a government official. It is uncertain whether production has been temporarily halted or permanently damaged. India, which relies heavily on the region for LPG supplies, faces high risks and cost pressures.
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N Korea showing very serious increase in ability to produce nuclear weapons: IAEA
North Korea is showing "very serious increase" in ability to produce nuclear weapons, International Atomic Energy Agency head Rafael Grossi said, pointing to surge in operations across country's nuclear facilities. A "rapid increase in operations" was observed at Yongbyon nuclear complex, he added. North Korea had claimed parts of complex were decommissioned. However, it was reactivated in 2021.
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06:27 pm Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
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North Korea is showing "very serious increase" in ability to produce nuclear weapons, International Atomic Energy Agency head Rafael Grossi said, pointing to surge in operations across country's nuclear facilities. A "rapid increase in operations" was observed at Yongbyon nuclear complex, he added. North Korea had claimed parts of complex were decommissioned. However, it was reactivated in 2021.
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I was like a dead body, recorded apology 9 times: Samay Raina on Latent row
Comedian Samay Raina said he was like a "dead body" during the controversy surrounding his show 'India's Got Latent'. "Just depersonalised, detached from the world...I was just crying all the time," he said. During Vaibhav Munjal's podcast, Samay said he was told to record an apology like Ranveer Allahbadia. Sharing those recordings, he said, "I recorded that apology nine times."
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06:24 pm Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
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Comedian Samay Raina said he was like a "dead body" during the controversy surrounding his show 'India's Got Latent'. "Just depersonalised, detached from the world...I was just crying all the time," he said. During Vaibhav Munjal's podcast, Samay said he was told to record an apology like Ranveer Allahbadia. Sharing those recordings, he said, "I recorded that apology nine times."
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Speculations about ending liquor ban in Bihar intensify as BJP's Samrat Choudhary becomes CM
After BJP's Samrat Choudhary became Bihar CM, ending a long rule of Nitish Kumar, speculations about whether Bihar will end liquor ban intensified. "Liquor ban should be removed...The current 'nisha-paani' (dry intoxication)...is worse," said gangster-turned-JD(U) MLA Anant Singh. Earlier this year, Samrat claimed that banning alcohol is causing a loss of ₹28,000-30,000 crore every year in Bihar.
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After BJP's Samrat Choudhary became Bihar CM, ending a long rule of Nitish Kumar, speculations about whether Bihar will end liquor ban intensified. "Liquor ban should be removed...The current 'nisha-paani' (dry intoxication)...is worse," said gangster-turned-JD(U) MLA Anant Singh. Earlier this year, Samrat claimed that banning alcohol is causing a loss of ₹28,000-30,000 crore every year in Bihar.
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CM Samrat Choudhary keeps 29 depts in new Bihar Cabinet, including Home Ministry
After becoming the first BJP CM of Bihar, Samrat Choudhary allocated portfolios in the state cabinet. He kept 29 departments, including Home Affairs, Law department, and Cabinet Secretariat. Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Chaudhary was assigned 10 portfolios which include Education and Transport, while Deputy CM Bijendra Prasad Yadav received eight, including Energy and Finance.
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After becoming the first BJP CM of Bihar, Samrat Choudhary allocated portfolios in the state cabinet. He kept 29 departments, including Home Affairs, Law department, and Cabinet Secretariat. Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Chaudhary was assigned 10 portfolios which include Education and Transport, while Deputy CM Bijendra Prasad Yadav received eight, including Energy and Finance.
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India's unemployment rate jumps to 5-month high in March
India's overall unemployment rate among persons aged 15 and above rose to a five-month high of 5.1% in March, according to the latest government data. The increase was mainly driven by urban unemployment, which rose to 6.8% in March from 6.6% in February. The female unemployment rate stood at 5.3%, compared with 5% for men.
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06:35 pm Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
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India's overall unemployment rate among persons aged 15 and above rose to a five-month high of 5.1% in March, according to the latest government data. The increase was mainly driven by urban unemployment, which rose to 6.8% in March from 6.6% in February. The female unemployment rate stood at 5.3%, compared with 5% for men.
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We support women's quota but will oppose delimitation Bill: Kharge
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, while addressing the media after an all-party opposition meet, said, "We support the Women's Reservation Bill, but the way this government has brought it is politically motivated." "We are not against Women's Reservation. We are against the government's attempt to link it to an unclear census and a future delimitation process," he added.
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06:58 pm Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
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Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, while addressing the media after an all-party opposition meet, said, "We support the Women's Reservation Bill, but the way this government has brought it is politically motivated." "We are not against Women's Reservation. We are against the government's attempt to link it to an unclear census and a future delimitation process," he added.
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Amazon unveils new AI agent tool to speed up drug discovery
Amazon has launched Amazon Bio Discovery, an AI-powered tool to speed up drug discovery by allowing scientists to run complex computational workflows without writing code. The platform gives researchers access to biological AI models that can generate and evaluate potential drug molecules. AI agents further help users select models, set parameters and interpret results.
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06:46 pm Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
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Amazon has launched Amazon Bio Discovery, an AI-powered tool to speed up drug discovery by allowing scientists to run complex computational workflows without writing code. The platform gives researchers access to biological AI models that can generate and evaluate potential drug molecules. AI agents further help users select models, set parameters and interpret results.
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Which regions have the highest and lowest CBSE Class 10 pass percentage?
CBSE on Wednesday announced results of Class 10 board exams, with the overall pass percentage being 93.70%. Trivandrum and Vijaywada have the highest pass percentage of 99.79% in CBSE Class 10 exams. They are followed by Chennai (99.58%), Bengaluru (98.91%) and Delhi West (97.45%). Guwahati has the lowest pass percentage (85.32%), while Ranchi came second-last with 86.18% pass percentage.
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CBSE on Wednesday announced results of Class 10 board exams, with the overall pass percentage being 93.70%. Trivandrum and Vijaywada have the highest pass percentage of 99.79% in CBSE Class 10 exams. They are followed by Chennai (99.58%), Bengaluru (98.91%) and Delhi West (97.45%). Guwahati has the lowest pass percentage (85.32%), while Ranchi came second-last with 86.18% pass percentage.
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Defending champions PSG knock Liverpool out of Champions League
Six-time Champions League winners Liverpool have been knocked out of the tournament by defending champions PSG after the former went goalless in both legs of the quarter-final stage. Ousmane Dembele scored both goals for PSG in the 2nd leg at Anfield, helping the team win 4-0 on aggregate. With this, PSG have secured their place in the semi-finals.
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07:42 pm Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
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Six-time Champions League winners Liverpool have been knocked out of the tournament by defending champions PSG after the former went goalless in both legs of the quarter-final stage. Ousmane Dembele scored both goals for PSG in the 2nd leg at Anfield, helping the team win 4-0 on aggregate. With this, PSG have secured their place in the semi-finals.
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What are 4 ways Trump's war is 'weakening' America, as per NYT?
American newspaper The New York Times (NYT) listed four ways US President Donald Trump's war with Iran is "weakening America". "Expansion of Iran's influence over the global oil market, depletion of costly US weapons stockpiles, strain on relations with allies, and erosion of America's moral authority," it said. The US reportedly lost 39 aircraft in 39 days in Iran.
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American newspaper The New York Times (NYT) listed four ways US President Donald Trump's war with Iran is "weakening America". "Expansion of Iran's influence over the global oil market, depletion of costly US weapons stockpiles, strain on relations with allies, and erosion of America's moral authority," it said. The US reportedly lost 39 aircraft in 39 days in Iran.
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Why hasn't CBSE released Class 10 board toppers' list?
CBSE hasn't released Class 10 board toppers' list as per their earlier decision to avoid unhealthy competition among students. The board also doesn't award first, second or third divisions to the students. However, the board will issue merit certificate to top 0.1% of students who have scored the highest marks in the subjects. Class 10 results were announced on Wednesday.
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07:40 pm Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
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CBSE hasn't released Class 10 board toppers' list as per their earlier decision to avoid unhealthy competition among students. The board also doesn't award first, second or third divisions to the students. However, the board will issue merit certificate to top 0.1% of students who have scored the highest marks in the subjects. Class 10 results were announced on Wednesday.
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China is blocking entrance to disputed South China region: Report
China is deploying ships and a barrier to block and tighten control of the entrance to the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, satellite imagery obtained by Reuters showed. Scarborough Shoal is an uninhabited coral atoll, located 200 km west of the Philippines. Both countries claim it for its strategic location and rich fishing grounds.
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07:53 pm Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
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China is deploying ships and a barrier to block and tighten control of the entrance to the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, satellite imagery obtained by Reuters showed. Scarborough Shoal is an uninhabited coral atoll, located 200 km west of the Philippines. Both countries claim it for its strategic location and rich fishing grounds.
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10th official having access to America's nuclear secrets goes missing
Steven Gracia, who worked as a contractor at US' Kansas City National Security Campus, went missing in August 2025 and has become the tenth person linked to America's nuclear or "UFO" secrets to go missing in recent years. Gracia had a top security clearance. "He oversaw tens of millions of dollars of assets...some classified, some not", said podcaster Lauren Conlin.
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07:50 pm Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
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Steven Gracia, who worked as a contractor at US' Kansas City National Security Campus, went missing in August 2025 and has become the tenth person linked to America's nuclear or "UFO" secrets to go missing in recent years. Gracia had a top security clearance. "He oversaw tens of millions of dollars of assets...some classified, some not", said podcaster Lauren Conlin.
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Who has been more accurate in predicting monsoon in India, IMD or Skymet?
IMD and private forecaster Skymet Weather have predicted that monsoon rainfall in India this year is likely to be 92% and 94% of long period average (LPA), respectively. In past eight years, only Skymet accurately predicted rainfall in 2023 at 94%. In 2019, IMD and Skymet forecast seasonal rainfall at 96% and 93%, however, the actual rainfall stood at 110%.
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08:12 pm Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
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IMD and private forecaster Skymet Weather have predicted that monsoon rainfall in India this year is likely to be 92% and 94% of long period average (LPA), respectively. In past eight years, only Skymet accurately predicted rainfall in 2023 at 94%. In 2019, IMD and Skymet forecast seasonal rainfall at 96% and 93%, however, the actual rainfall stood at 110%.
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Air India posts wider-than-expected loss of ₹22,000 crore in FY26, seeks shareholder help
Air India saw a loss of ₹22,000 crore in FY26, wider than its estimated ₹15,000-crore loss, Bloomberg reported. This has prompted Air India to seek financial aid from its shareholders, Tata Group and Singapore Airlines. The two shareholders' fund injection may be less than what Air India needs, meaning it would have to seek other financing options too.
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08:03 pm Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
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Air India saw a loss of ₹22,000 crore in FY26, wider than its estimated ₹15,000-crore loss, Bloomberg reported. This has prompted Air India to seek financial aid from its shareholders, Tata Group and Singapore Airlines. The two shareholders' fund injection may be less than what Air India needs, meaning it would have to seek other financing options too.
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