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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10:56 pm Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
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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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10:55 pm Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
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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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10:50 pm Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
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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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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
11:09 pm Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
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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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11:09 pm Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
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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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11:02 pm Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
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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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11:33 pm Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
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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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11:33 pm Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
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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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11:32 pm Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
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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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11:49 pm Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
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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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12:03 am Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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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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Gemini, Claude, GPT-5.2 given nuclear weapons as part of study; all choose nuclear war
UK researcher Kenneth Payne asked Gemini, Claude and OpenAI's GPT-5.2 to act as opposing leaders in a nuclear crisis to test how they choose to handle nuclear threats and weapons. The study found that all models sometimes escalated to nuclear attack and counter-escalated in response to threats. It also found that no model withdrew/surrendered even when under acute pressure.
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07:00 am Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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UK researcher Kenneth Payne asked Gemini, Claude and OpenAI's GPT-5.2 to act as opposing leaders in a nuclear crisis to test how they choose to handle nuclear threats and weapons. The study found that all models sometimes escalated to nuclear attack and counter-escalated in response to threats. It also found that no model withdrew/surrendered even when under acute pressure.
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US says it won’t extend waiver for Russian, Iranian crude oil purchases; India may be affected
US announced it wouldn't extend waiver on sanctions, which allowed nations, including India, to buy Russian and Iranian crude oil. "We'll not be renewing general license on Russian...and Iranian oil," US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said. US had announced on March 12 a temporary 30-day waiver allowing Indian refiners to purchase Russian energy that had already been loaded onto tankers.
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08:25 am Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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US announced it wouldn't extend waiver on sanctions, which allowed nations, including India, to buy Russian and Iranian crude oil. "We'll not be renewing general license on Russian...and Iranian oil," US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said. US had announced on March 12 a temporary 30-day waiver allowing Indian refiners to purchase Russian energy that had already been loaded onto tankers.
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Vinod Kambli is at risk of brain stroke: Friend
Ex-India cricketer Vinod Kambli's friend Marcus Couto said Kambli is at a risk of a brain stroke. "He has a clot in his brain, which cannot be removed because he didn't take precautions early," Marcus added. He further said that Kambli's friends are contributing a lot financially, adding, "Sachin is behind the scenes as well, as and when required."
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08:23 am Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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Ex-India cricketer Vinod Kambli's friend Marcus Couto said Kambli is at a risk of a brain stroke. "He has a clot in his brain, which cannot be removed because he didn't take precautions early," Marcus added. He further said that Kambli's friends are contributing a lot financially, adding, "Sachin is behind the scenes as well, as and when required."
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Lenskart bars employees from wearing tilak but allows hijab, sparks outrage
Lenskart Academy's style guide for store employees sparked outrage for barring staff from wearing tilak and bindi while allowing them to wear hijab while working. The guide also placed restrictions on wearing sindoor (vermilion) and chura (bangles), with one X user saying, "Who decided this policy?" Lenskart CEO Peyush Bansal replied, saying the guide doesn't reflect Lenskart's present guidelines.
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08:43 am Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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Lenskart Academy's style guide for store employees sparked outrage for barring staff from wearing tilak and bindi while allowing them to wear hijab while working. The guide also placed restrictions on wearing sindoor (vermilion) and chura (bangles), with one X user saying, "Who decided this policy?" Lenskart CEO Peyush Bansal replied, saying the guide doesn't reflect Lenskart's present guidelines.
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Trump wants General Motors, Ford to start making weapons: Report
US President Donald Trump's administration approached automobile firms, including General Motors and Ford Motor, for manufacturing weapons and military supplies, WSJ reported. These discussions started before Iran war. Defence officials have asked firms if they can rapidly shift to a wartime production footing. This comes as ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia strain US military supplies.
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08:55 am Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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US President Donald Trump's administration approached automobile firms, including General Motors and Ford Motor, for manufacturing weapons and military supplies, WSJ reported. These discussions started before Iran war. Defence officials have asked firms if they can rapidly shift to a wartime production footing. This comes as ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia strain US military supplies.
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Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin burns copy of Delimitation Bill in protest
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday raised a black flag protesting against the proposed delimitation of Lok Sabha constituencies and burned a copy of the draft Bill. The government has proposed increasing number of Lok Sabha seats to 850. Stalin has called the proposed delimitation amendment a "black law", alleging it would reduce southern states' representation in Parliament.
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08:48 am Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday raised a black flag protesting against the proposed delimitation of Lok Sabha constituencies and burned a copy of the draft Bill. The government has proposed increasing number of Lok Sabha seats to 850. Stalin has called the proposed delimitation amendment a "black law", alleging it would reduce southern states' representation in Parliament.
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How are numbers stacked in LS & RS amid govt's delimitation push?
The bill which seeks to increase Lok Sabha's strength from 550 to 850 would require special majority, support of two-thirds of members in each House. In Lok Sabha, in presence of 540 members, government will need 360 MPs' support for it to be passed. The support of 163 Rajya Sabha MPs is required on the strength of 244 members.
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08:48 am Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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The bill which seeks to increase Lok Sabha's strength from 550 to 850 would require special majority, support of two-thirds of members in each House. In Lok Sabha, in presence of 540 members, government will need 360 MPs' support for it to be passed. The support of 163 Rajya Sabha MPs is required on the strength of 244 members.
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CSK lodge complaint against RCB over 'Dosa, idli, sambhar, chutney' song
CSK lodged a complaint against RCB after DJ played 'Dosa, idli, sambhar, chutney' song at Chinnaswamy Stadium during RCB-CSK match. CSK said the song wasn't in good taste as it "stereotyped" and "mocked" their identity. Notably, DJ at Chepauk Stadium had played the same song last year to troll RCB's Jitesh Sharma, who had used the phrase in an interview.
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09:06 am Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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CSK lodged a complaint against RCB after DJ played 'Dosa, idli, sambhar, chutney' song at Chinnaswamy Stadium during RCB-CSK match. CSK said the song wasn't in good taste as it "stereotyped" and "mocked" their identity. Notably, DJ at Chepauk Stadium had played the same song last year to troll RCB's Jitesh Sharma, who had used the phrase in an interview.
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Altman seeks dismissal of damages in sister's sexual abuse lawsuit
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has approached a US federal court seeking the dismissal of punitive damages in his sister's sexual abuse lawsuit. Altman said in the filing that Missouri's child sexual abuse law does not authorise such damage claims. Altman's sister has accused him of repeated sexual abuse between 1997 and 2006, starting when she was three.
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09:29 am Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has approached a US federal court seeking the dismissal of punitive damages in his sister's sexual abuse lawsuit. Altman said in the filing that Missouri's child sexual abuse law does not authorise such damage claims. Altman's sister has accused him of repeated sexual abuse between 1997 and 2006, starting when she was three.
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