Delhi CM flags off 200 EV buses, launches Delhi-Rohtak e-bus service
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta on Friday flagged off 200 EV buses in the national capital and also launched an e-bus service from Delhi to Rohtak. "The number of EV buses in Delhi has already exceeded 4,500, with a target to reach 7,000 by the end of 2026," CM Rekha said. She also inaugurated a new bus terminal in Madanpur Khadar.
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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta on Friday flagged off 200 EV buses in the national capital and also launched an e-bus service from Delhi to Rohtak. "The number of EV buses in Delhi has already exceeded 4,500, with a target to reach 7,000 by the end of 2026," CM Rekha said. She also inaugurated a new bus terminal in Madanpur Khadar.
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IAS officer's pet langur 'Matru' enters her meeting, sits on her chair in UP
IAS officer and Baghpat DM Asmita Lal was in a meeting with farmers at the Collectorate office when her pet monkey, 'Matru', walked into the room, NDTV reported. The monkey walked straight to the DM's table, who immediately got up from her chair. A video showed Lal asking monkey to sit after which it settled on her chair.
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IAS officer and Baghpat DM Asmita Lal was in a meeting with farmers at the Collectorate office when her pet monkey, 'Matru', walked into the room, NDTV reported. The monkey walked straight to the DM's table, who immediately got up from her chair. A video showed Lal asking monkey to sit after which it settled on her chair.
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Which Grandmasters helped Vaishali win Women's Candidates 2026?
Chess Grandmaster R Vaishali recently created history by becoming the first-ever Indian woman to win the Candidates tournament. One of the Grandmasters who helped her achieve this was five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand, who has been her mentor. Grandmaster RB Ramesh has been her teacher for over a decade, while 19-year-old Grandmaster Pranesh M provided moral support to the 24-year-old.
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Chess Grandmaster R Vaishali recently created history by becoming the first-ever Indian woman to win the Candidates tournament. One of the Grandmasters who helped her achieve this was five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand, who has been her mentor. Grandmaster RB Ramesh has been her teacher for over a decade, while 19-year-old Grandmaster Pranesh M provided moral support to the 24-year-old.
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BJP knew women's quota bill couldn't be passed, magician of Op Sindoor caught: Rahul
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi sparked an uproar in Parliament during debate on women's quota bill on Friday with a sarcastic reference to PM Narendra Modi as a "magician". He said BJP knew bill could not be passed. "The truth is...magician has been caught. The magician of Balakot, magician of demonetisation, magician of Operation Sindoor has suddenly got caught," Rahul said.
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi sparked an uproar in Parliament during debate on women's quota bill on Friday with a sarcastic reference to PM Narendra Modi as a "magician". He said BJP knew bill could not be passed. "The truth is...magician has been caught. The magician of Balakot, magician of demonetisation, magician of Operation Sindoor has suddenly got caught," Rahul said.
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He chose Pak over India; what has he done to pull India closer: US diplomat as he slams Trump
US diplomat and politician Rahm Emanuel has slammed US President Donald Trump, saying, "Four US Presidents invested years in pulling India closer to US. But now...[Trump]...picked Pakistan over India." "Trump has...threatened US' allies and then complains when they don't support US. What has Trump done to make India...feel more attached to US?" Emanuel asked.
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04:38 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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US diplomat and politician Rahm Emanuel has slammed US President Donald Trump, saying, "Four US Presidents invested years in pulling India closer to US. But now...[Trump]...picked Pakistan over India." "Trump has...threatened US' allies and then complains when they don't support US. What has Trump done to make India...feel more attached to US?" Emanuel asked.
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Musk's 'universal high income' plan for AI-led job loss will bankrupt govt: PM Modi's advisor
PM Narendra Modi's economic advisor, Sanjeev Sanyal, dismissed Elon Musk's proposal that the federal government ensure a universal high income through government checks to address AI-driven unemployment. "AI will certainly cause dislocation, but like all technology, it will also create new jobs," Sanyal said. “Musk’s [idea]…would bankrupt any government that attempts it,” he added.
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PM Narendra Modi's economic advisor, Sanjeev Sanyal, dismissed Elon Musk's proposal that the federal government ensure a universal high income through government checks to address AI-driven unemployment. "AI will certainly cause dislocation, but like all technology, it will also create new jobs," Sanyal said. “Musk’s [idea]…would bankrupt any government that attempts it,” he added.
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BSE-listed firms' market value snaps back to pre-West Asia war levels at ₹465 lakh crore
BSE-listed companies' market value snapped back to pre-West Asia war levels at over ₹465 lakh crore. Notably, the market value of all BSE-listed companies was ₹463 lakh crore on February 27, a day before the US and Israel launched their attack on Iran. This means that the market recovered ₹54.04 lakh crore after hitting its lowest point on March 30.
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BSE-listed companies' market value snapped back to pre-West Asia war levels at over ₹465 lakh crore. Notably, the market value of all BSE-listed companies was ₹463 lakh crore on February 27, a day before the US and Israel launched their attack on Iran. This means that the market recovered ₹54.04 lakh crore after hitting its lowest point on March 30.
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I couldn't make Amit Shah smile in 20 yrs, my sister did it in 5 mins: Rahul
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, while speaking in Lok Sabha on Friday, said he couldn't make Home Minister Amit Shah smile in 20 years, while his sister and MP Priyanka Gandhi did it in five minutes. "I was feeling very proud as an elder brother," Rahul added. Shah had smiled after Priyanka said even Chanakya would be shocked at BJP's cunningness.
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Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, while speaking in Lok Sabha on Friday, said he couldn't make Home Minister Amit Shah smile in 20 years, while his sister and MP Priyanka Gandhi did it in five minutes. "I was feeling very proud as an elder brother," Rahul added. Shah had smiled after Priyanka said even Chanakya would be shocked at BJP's cunningness.
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35-foot-tall minaret built on govt land demolished in UP's Sambhal
A 35-foot-tall minaret of a mosque allegedly built on the government land in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal was demolished using a crane on Friday in the presence of heavy security. A mosque, a madrasa, five shops, a primary school, and several houses built on land for compost pits and playgrounds were demolished. The demolition was carried out under a court order.
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A 35-foot-tall minaret of a mosque allegedly built on the government land in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal was demolished using a crane on Friday in the presence of heavy security. A mosque, a madrasa, five shops, a primary school, and several houses built on land for compost pits and playgrounds were demolished. The demolition was carried out under a court order.
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We welcome every step that leads towards peace: MEA on Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
India welcomed the 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon that took effect at midnight on Thursday. "We welcome the ceasefire. We welcome every step that leads towards peace," MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said. Speaking on Israel's urging to designate Hamas as a terror group, he added, "We have a process in place, and those issues are addressed under that process."
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India welcomed the 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon that took effect at midnight on Thursday. "We welcome the ceasefire. We welcome every step that leads towards peace," MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said. Speaking on Israel's urging to designate Hamas as a terror group, he added, "We have a process in place, and those issues are addressed under that process."
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How are Iran-linked ships evading Trump's Hormuz blockade?
Three Iran-linked tankers crossed Strait of Hormuz since US President Donald Trump ordered blockade. These ships are manipulating maritime tracking systems and exploiting gaps in shipping rules' enforcement. The ships are switching off Automatic Identification System (AIS) transponders that broadcast identity and are going dark. They are engaging in spoofing, where ships transmit false data.
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Three Iran-linked tankers crossed Strait of Hormuz since US President Donald Trump ordered blockade. These ships are manipulating maritime tracking systems and exploiting gaps in shipping rules' enforcement. The ships are switching off Automatic Identification System (AIS) transponders that broadcast identity and are going dark. They are engaging in spoofing, where ships transmit false data.
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Gayle called me after going unsold in IPL 2011 auction, said 'I've to pay bills': Lalit Modi
Former IPL Chairman Lalit Modi, in a podcast, revealed that Chris Gayle called him after going unsold at the IPL 2011 auction. "He said, 'I badly needed to play because I had to clear my debts and pay my bills'," Modi said. He added that he called several franchises, but only Vijay Mallya agreed to sign him.
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05:14 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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Former IPL Chairman Lalit Modi, in a podcast, revealed that Chris Gayle called him after going unsold at the IPL 2011 auction. "He said, 'I badly needed to play because I had to clear my debts and pay my bills'," Modi said. He added that he called several franchises, but only Vijay Mallya agreed to sign him.
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India's US smartphone exports reach 40% of China's level: Report
India's smartphone exports to the US have reached roughly 40% of China's earlier supply levels, a report by McKinsey & Company said. The shift comes as the US replaced nearly two-thirds of imports once sourced from China, worth over $80 billion, with alternative suppliers. Meanwhile, ASEAN economies replaced about two-thirds of US laptop imports previously sourced from China.
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05:11 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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India's smartphone exports to the US have reached roughly 40% of China's earlier supply levels, a report by McKinsey & Company said. The shift comes as the US replaced nearly two-thirds of imports once sourced from China, worth over $80 billion, with alternative suppliers. Meanwhile, ASEAN economies replaced about two-thirds of US laptop imports previously sourced from China.
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What is yogasana, a sport that may be included in CWG 2030?
Yogasana, a competitive adaptation of yoga's physical postures, is reportedly being considered for inclusion in the Commonwealth Games 2030 in Ahmedabad. The sport focuses on performing yogic poses, with athletes judged on difficulty, balance, control, flexibility and endurance. Unlike yoga, yogasana emphasises only the physical aspect, while yoga also includes mental and spiritual elements.
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Yogasana, a competitive adaptation of yoga's physical postures, is reportedly being considered for inclusion in the Commonwealth Games 2030 in Ahmedabad. The sport focuses on performing yogic poses, with athletes judged on difficulty, balance, control, flexibility and endurance. Unlike yoga, yogasana emphasises only the physical aspect, while yoga also includes mental and spiritual elements.
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One of the best catches I’ve ever seen live: Sachin on Shreyas Iyer's boundary line effort
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar took to X to praise PBKS captian Shreyas Iyer for his boundary-line effort that set up a relay catch to dismiss MI captain Hardik Pandya. "What made Shreyas Iyer’s catch so special was not just the athleticism, but the awareness behind it...One of the best catches I’ve ever seen live!" Sachin said.
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Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar took to X to praise PBKS captian Shreyas Iyer for his boundary-line effort that set up a relay catch to dismiss MI captain Hardik Pandya. "What made Shreyas Iyer’s catch so special was not just the athleticism, but the awareness behind it...One of the best catches I’ve ever seen live!" Sachin said.
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Who are the top 10 richest Indians as Adani overtakes Ambani?
Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani, with a wealth of $92.6 billion, has replaced Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani ($90.8 billion) as India's richest person, as per Bloomberg Billionaires Index. They're followed by Lakshmi Mittal ($36.9 billion), Shiv Nadar ($33.5 billion), Shapoor Mistry & family ($33.2 billion), Savitri Jindal ($32.7 billion) and Sunil Mittal & family ($25.1 billion).
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Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani, with a wealth of $92.6 billion, has replaced Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani ($90.8 billion) as India's richest person, as per Bloomberg Billionaires Index. They're followed by Lakshmi Mittal ($36.9 billion), Shiv Nadar ($33.5 billion), Shapoor Mistry & family ($33.2 billion), Savitri Jindal ($32.7 billion) and Sunil Mittal & family ($25.1 billion).
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Allahabad HC orders FIR against Rahul Gandhi in dual-nation citizenship case
The Allahabad High Court on Friday ordered an FIR against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi in the dual-nation citizenship case. The High Court overturned the verdict of a special MP/MLA court that had earlier rejected a plea seeking an FIR against Rahul over his alleged British citizenship. The court directed the CBI to carry out the investigation in the case.
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The Allahabad High Court on Friday ordered an FIR against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi in the dual-nation citizenship case. The High Court overturned the verdict of a special MP/MLA court that had earlier rejected a plea seeking an FIR against Rahul over his alleged British citizenship. The court directed the CBI to carry out the investigation in the case.
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SDM, who once spoke of bringing positive change, caught taking ₹60,000 bribe In Rajasthan
SDM Kajal Meena was allegedly caught accepting ₹60,000 bribe to issue decree for a land in Rajasthan’s Karauli. Another ₹4 lakh cash was also seized, believed to be a separate bribe collected by SDM’s office. Meena, a 2024-batch Rajasthan Administrative Service topper, had said in a mock interview that she wants to bring positive change to lives of common people.
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05:31 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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SDM Kajal Meena was allegedly caught accepting ₹60,000 bribe to issue decree for a land in Rajasthan’s Karauli. Another ₹4 lakh cash was also seized, believed to be a separate bribe collected by SDM’s office. Meena, a 2024-batch Rajasthan Administrative Service topper, had said in a mock interview that she wants to bring positive change to lives of common people.
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What are the major investments of Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh?
Federal Reserve Chair nominee Kevin Warsh has disclosed holdings worth between $135 million and $226 million. His largest assets include two stakes in Juggernaut Fund, each valued at over $50 million. He also holds investments in SpaceX, Databricks, prediction market platform Polymarket, blockchain platform Solana, protein engineering firm Outpace Bio and AI vector art platform Recraft.
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05:59 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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Federal Reserve Chair nominee Kevin Warsh has disclosed holdings worth between $135 million and $226 million. His largest assets include two stakes in Juggernaut Fund, each valued at over $50 million. He also holds investments in SpaceX, Databricks, prediction market platform Polymarket, blockchain platform Solana, protein engineering firm Outpace Bio and AI vector art platform Recraft.
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Which banks are offering the best interest rates on FDs?
For tenures between 1 year and 5 years, Suryoday SFB (Small Finance Bank) is offering FD interest rates of up to 8.10%, followed by ESAF SFB (up to 8.00%), SBM Bank India (up to 7.85%), Shivalik SFB (up to 7.80%) and Jana SFB (up to 7.77%), Moneycontrol reported. Other banks are Slice SFB (up to 7.75%) and Utkarsh SFB (7.50%)
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For tenures between 1 year and 5 years, Suryoday SFB (Small Finance Bank) is offering FD interest rates of up to 8.10%, followed by ESAF SFB (up to 8.00%), SBM Bank India (up to 7.85%), Shivalik SFB (up to 7.80%) and Jana SFB (up to 7.77%), Moneycontrol reported. Other banks are Slice SFB (up to 7.75%) and Utkarsh SFB (7.50%)
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