Massive fire erupts in Lucknow slums, flames visible from kilometres
A massive fire has erupted in the slums of Lucknow's Vikas Nagar area on Wednesday, with flames visible from kilometres. Over 20 shanties were reduced to ashes in the fire, NDTV reported. Fire brigade teams have rushed to the spot and are currently dousing the fire. Cylinders kept in the slums were continuously exploding, reports said.
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A massive fire has erupted in the slums of Lucknow's Vikas Nagar area on Wednesday, with flames visible from kilometres. Over 20 shanties were reduced to ashes in the fire, NDTV reported. Fire brigade teams have rushed to the spot and are currently dousing the fire. Cylinders kept in the slums were continuously exploding, reports said.
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Ranbir Kapoor features on TIME's 100 most influential people of 2026 list
Ranbir Kapoor has been named among TIME magazine's 100 most influential people of 2026, becoming the only Indian actor to feature on the list this year. For Ranbir's profile, Ayushmann Khurrana, who featured on the list in 2020, wrote, "There are actors who chase legacy and there are actors who become one through their craft. Ranbir Kapoor is the latter."
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Ranbir Kapoor has been named among TIME magazine's 100 most influential people of 2026, becoming the only Indian actor to feature on the list this year. For Ranbir's profile, Ayushmann Khurrana, who featured on the list in 2020, wrote, "There are actors who chase legacy and there are actors who become one through their craft. Ranbir Kapoor is the latter."
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Accused Danish hid his marital status, defrauded me: TCS sexual abuse case victim
A victim in the TCS sexual abuse and conversion case has alleged that one of the accused, Danish Shaikh, hid his marital status from her. "Despite being already married, Danish...defrauded me...and engaged in sexual relations with me at various locations," she said. The victim said Danish and another accused, Tausif, frequently spoke about the difference between Hindu and Muslim faiths.
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10:09 pm Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
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A victim in the TCS sexual abuse and conversion case has alleged that one of the accused, Danish Shaikh, hid his marital status from her. "Despite being already married, Danish...defrauded me...and engaged in sexual relations with me at various locations," she said. The victim said Danish and another accused, Tausif, frequently spoke about the difference between Hindu and Muslim faiths.
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AI budget blown away already: Uber CTO Praveen on rising AI adoption
Uber CTO Praveen Neppalli Naga said the ride-hailing company's growing use of AI tools, particularly Claude Code, has pushed spending beyond expectations. "I'm back to the drawing board because the budget I thought I would need is blown away already," he said. He added that the company is now witnessing "agentic software engineering".
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10:04 pm Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
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Uber CTO Praveen Neppalli Naga said the ride-hailing company's growing use of AI tools, particularly Claude Code, has pushed spending beyond expectations. "I'm back to the drawing board because the budget I thought I would need is blown away already," he said. He added that the company is now witnessing "agentic software engineering".
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10:04 pm Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
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Duolingo won't 'force' employees to use AI, scraps AI-based performance reviews
Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn said the company will no longer evaluate employees' AI usage in performance reviews. Stating that Duolingo won't "force" employees to use AI, Ahn added that the important thing for employees is to do their jobs "as well as possible". Duolingo faced backlash last year over an "AI-first" shift and plans to phase out contract workers.
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10:03 pm Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
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Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn said the company will no longer evaluate employees' AI usage in performance reviews. Stating that Duolingo won't "force" employees to use AI, Ahn added that the important thing for employees is to do their jobs "as well as possible". Duolingo faced backlash last year over an "AI-first" shift and plans to phase out contract workers.
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HC asks Rajiv Rai not to pass remarks after he calls Dhurandhar 2 makers 'chor' over 'Tirchi…'
Delhi High Court has directed Trimurti Films' Rajiv Rai not to make public statements against 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' makers after he called them 'chor (thieves)' for using 'Tirchi Topiwale' song from his film 'Tridev'. The court asked the parties not to escalate the dispute until next hearing. Before agreeing, Rai's lawyers argued his criticism isn't going to harm the film.
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10:21 pm Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
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Delhi High Court has directed Trimurti Films' Rajiv Rai not to make public statements against 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' makers after he called them 'chor (thieves)' for using 'Tirchi Topiwale' song from his film 'Tridev'. The court asked the parties not to escalate the dispute until next hearing. Before agreeing, Rai's lawyers argued his criticism isn't going to harm the film.
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People talking less now by 338 words a day: Study
A study conducted by the University of Missouri-Kansas City found that daily conversations are shrinking, with people speaking significantly less than they did in the past. The research published in Sage Journals found that individuals now speak an average of 338 fewer words per day compared to 2005. That's equivalent to a yearly loss of around 1,20,000 words per person.
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10:39 pm Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
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A study conducted by the University of Missouri-Kansas City found that daily conversations are shrinking, with people speaking significantly less than they did in the past. The research published in Sage Journals found that individuals now speak an average of 338 fewer words per day compared to 2005. That's equivalent to a yearly loss of around 1,20,000 words per person.
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Made to work on roof, phone was snatched: Staff of TCS office hit by conversion racket
A woman employee of TCS' Nashik office, when a sexual abuse and conversion racket was exposed, claimed she was made to work alone on the rooftop, and her phone was confiscated. "Whenever I came downstairs to use washroom...my phone, bag and all personal belongings were confiscated under pretext of security," she said. Many young employees were being brainwashed, she added.
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10:38 pm Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
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A woman employee of TCS' Nashik office, when a sexual abuse and conversion racket was exposed, claimed she was made to work alone on the rooftop, and her phone was confiscated. "Whenever I came downstairs to use washroom...my phone, bag and all personal belongings were confiscated under pretext of security," she said. Many young employees were being brainwashed, she added.
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US sends 10,000 more troops to Middle East as Iran ceasefire deadline nears end
US has sent 6,000 more troops to Middle East aboard aircraft carrier USS George HW Bush, The Washington Post reported. Approximately 4,200 other troops are expected to arrive later this month. This comes as a two-week ceasefire with Iran is scheduled to end on April 22. The new troops will join the estimated 50,000 personnel involved in operation against Iran.
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10:36 pm Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
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US has sent 6,000 more troops to Middle East aboard aircraft carrier USS George HW Bush, The Washington Post reported. Approximately 4,200 other troops are expected to arrive later this month. This comes as a two-week ceasefire with Iran is scheduled to end on April 22. The new troops will join the estimated 50,000 personnel involved in operation against Iran.
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Changed title to 'LIK' after LIC's ₹112-cr legal notice: Vignesh
Filmmaker Vignesh Shivan revealed the reason behind changing the title of his latest film to 'LIK: Love Insurance Kompany', starring Pradeep Ranganathan in the lead role. He stated that LIC, the insurance company, sent him a legal notice demanding ₹112 crore to use the initial title 'LIC: Love Insurance Company'. He added, "I obviously didn't have that kind of money."
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10:30 pm Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
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Filmmaker Vignesh Shivan revealed the reason behind changing the title of his latest film to 'LIK: Love Insurance Kompany', starring Pradeep Ranganathan in the lead role. He stated that LIC, the insurance company, sent him a legal notice demanding ₹112 crore to use the initial title 'LIC: Love Insurance Company'. He added, "I obviously didn't have that kind of money."
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I'll fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell if he stays beyond his term: Trump
US President Donald Trump said he would fire Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell if he did not leave at the end of his term on May 15. "I've wanted to fire him, but I hate to be controversial," he stated. Powell earlier said he plans to remain in post until his successor, Kevin Warsh, is confirmed by the Senate.
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US President Donald Trump said he would fire Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell if he did not leave at the end of his term on May 15. "I've wanted to fire him, but I hate to be controversial," he stated. Powell earlier said he plans to remain in post until his successor, Kevin Warsh, is confirmed by the Senate.
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Pakistan-occupied Kashmir mentioned in Centre's new delimitation Bill: Report
The new Delimitation Bill outlines a legal framework for making constituencies in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir if it returns to India, NDTV reported. The Bill says the Election Commission would act as Delimitation Commission for PoK if and when the current situation changes. As of now, 24 seats in J&K Assembly are reserved for these areas. Elections aren't held for these seats.
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The new Delimitation Bill outlines a legal framework for making constituencies in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir if it returns to India, NDTV reported. The Bill says the Election Commission would act as Delimitation Commission for PoK if and when the current situation changes. As of now, 24 seats in J&K Assembly are reserved for these areas. Elections aren't held for these seats.
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India scripts history at European Girls' Mathematical Olympiad, wins 1st gold
In a historic achievement, Mumbai's Shreya Shantanu Mundhada has become the first Indian girl to win a gold medal at the 15th European Girls' Mathematical Olympiad (EGMO) held in France. The four-member Indian team secured a total of three medals, including one silver and one bronze. India secured its best-ever sixth position out of 67 participating countries.
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In a historic achievement, Mumbai's Shreya Shantanu Mundhada has become the first Indian girl to win a gold medal at the 15th European Girls' Mathematical Olympiad (EGMO) held in France. The four-member Indian team secured a total of three medals, including one silver and one bronze. India secured its best-ever sixth position out of 67 participating countries.
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Govinda's wife Sunita and nephew Krushna end feud after 10 years
Govinda's wife Sunita Ahuja and his nephew Krushna Abhishek have ended their public feud after 10 years. Sunita was seen posing with Krushna and his wife Kashmera Shah on the sets of 'Laughter Chefs 3'. The feud reportedly began in 2016 when a joke cracked by Krushna on 'The Kapil Sharma Show' offended Govinda and Sunita.
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Govinda's wife Sunita Ahuja and his nephew Krushna Abhishek have ended their public feud after 10 years. Sunita was seen posing with Krushna and his wife Kashmera Shah on the sets of 'Laughter Chefs 3'. The feud reportedly began in 2016 when a joke cracked by Krushna on 'The Kapil Sharma Show' offended Govinda and Sunita.
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Stray dog goes on rampage, bites 40 people in 2 hours in Maharashtra
A stray dog went on a rampage in Maharashtra's Beed district and bit 40 people in about two hours, following which people queued up at a government hospital to get anti-rabies shots. "Among them, ten individuals sustained deep or multiple puncture wounds," an official said. Locals said people ran for their safety after it bit almost everyone on its path.
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A stray dog went on a rampage in Maharashtra's Beed district and bit 40 people in about two hours, following which people queued up at a government hospital to get anti-rabies shots. "Among them, ten individuals sustained deep or multiple puncture wounds," an official said. Locals said people ran for their safety after it bit almost everyone on its path.
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Microsoft updates Copilot to track changes, add comments in Word
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella unveiled several new AI-powered Copilot features for Word, expanding users' interactions with documents during workflows. Users can now activate Track Changes, add comment threads to the text and insert a table of contents using Copilot. The new features are powered by Microsoft’s Work IQ layer, which personalises responses based on organisational data and user context.
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella unveiled several new AI-powered Copilot features for Word, expanding users' interactions with documents during workflows. Users can now activate Track Changes, add comment threads to the text and insert a table of contents using Copilot. The new features are powered by Microsoft’s Work IQ layer, which personalises responses based on organisational data and user context.
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Unitree's H1 robot runs at 10 m/s on track, nears Usain Bolt's world record
Chinese robotics startup Unitree showcased its H1 robot reaching a sprint speed of about 10 metres per second, a world record for a humanoid robot. This was near the average speed of Usain Bolt’s 100-metre world record, which was 10.44 metres per second. The robot had a combined thigh and calf length of 80 centimetres and weighed about 62 kgs.
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Chinese robotics startup Unitree showcased its H1 robot reaching a sprint speed of about 10 metres per second, a world record for a humanoid robot. This was near the average speed of Usain Bolt’s 100-metre world record, which was 10.44 metres per second. The robot had a combined thigh and calf length of 80 centimetres and weighed about 62 kgs.
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No mother's son has guts to build Babri Masjid in WB: Shah to Humayun Kabir
Home Minister Amit Shah, while addressing a rally in West Bengal, said, "Humayun Kabir should listen carefully. This is Bharat's land...No mother's son has the guts to build the Babri Masjid here." "Mamata's dream of making a Babri Masjid would be destroyed on May 5," he added. Suspended Trinamool MLA Humayun Kabir announced plans to build Babri Masjid last year.
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Home Minister Amit Shah, while addressing a rally in West Bengal, said, "Humayun Kabir should listen carefully. This is Bharat's land...No mother's son has the guts to build the Babri Masjid here." "Mamata's dream of making a Babri Masjid would be destroyed on May 5," he added. Suspended Trinamool MLA Humayun Kabir announced plans to build Babri Masjid last year.
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RCB climb to top of IPL 2026 points table, Virat Kohli leads Orange Cap race
RCB defeated LSG by five wickets in their IPL 2026 match in Bengaluru on Wednesday to climb to top of the points table. RCB dismissed LSG for 146 runs and chased down the target in 15.1 overs. Virat Kohli top-scored for RCB with 49(34) and is now leading the Orange Cap race with 228 runs in five innings.
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RCB defeated LSG by five wickets in their IPL 2026 match in Bengaluru on Wednesday to climb to top of the points table. RCB dismissed LSG for 146 runs and chased down the target in 15.1 overs. Virat Kohli top-scored for RCB with 49(34) and is now leading the Orange Cap race with 228 runs in five innings.
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R Vaishali becomes 1st Indian woman to win Candidates, qualifies for World Chess C'ship match
Grandmaster R Vaishali on Wednesday created history by becoming the first-ever Indian woman to win Candidates tournament. She won the 2026 FIDE Women's Candidates tournament in Cyprus after defeating Russian Grandmaster Kateryna Lagno in Round 14 and qualified for the Women's World Chess Championship match. She will challenge Ju Wenjun for the world title later this year.
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Grandmaster R Vaishali on Wednesday created history by becoming the first-ever Indian woman to win Candidates tournament. She won the 2026 FIDE Women's Candidates tournament in Cyprus after defeating Russian Grandmaster Kateryna Lagno in Round 14 and qualified for the Women's World Chess Championship match. She will challenge Ju Wenjun for the world title later this year.
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