PM Modi pays tribute to Jagadguru Basaveshwara on Basava Jayanthi

PM Narendra Modi paid tribute to Jagadguru Basaveshwara on the occasion of Basava Jayanthi. "His vision of a just society, along with his unwavering efforts to empower the people, will always motivate us," PM Modi stated. Jagadguru Basaveshwara is widely revered as pioneer of social reform in India and a key figure of 12th-century Bhakti movement centred on Lord Shiva.
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12:56 pm Monday, 20 April 2026

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Why are several cities across India switching off traffic lights during the day?

Several Indian cities are switching off traffic lights during day amid intensifying heatwave to protect commuters from prolonged sun exposure at junctions. Many Maharashtra cities have stopped signals between 12:30 pm and 4 pm, with traffic police stationed nearby to manage congestion. Intense heat radiating from concrete road at traffic junctions poses severe health risk to riders, experts said.
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12:55 pm Monday, 20 April 2026

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Pant's 'I only had one tension, that was Punjab' remark resurfaces after PBKS beat LSG

After PBKS defeated LSG by 54 runs in IPL 2026 on Sunday, LSG captain Rishabh Pant's old "I had only one tension and that was Punjab" remark resurfaced. Pant had made the remark, suggesting he feared PBKS might outbid LSG to buy him in IPL 2025 mega auction. PBKS are unbeaten in the tournament, while LSG have lost four matches.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
01:02 pm Monday, 20 April 2026

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Ajith Kumar finishes 2nd in 24-hour endurance car race in Belgium, holds Tricolour on podium

Actor-driver Ajith Kumar secured a second-place finish with his team at Belgium's Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in the 24H Series race. The 'Good Bad Ugly' star was seen holding the Tricolour on the podium and celebrating with his teammates. "A moment that made the entire Indian nation proud- proving passion, grit, and determination know no limits," Ajith's team wrote on Instagram.
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News By: Pravel Jain
01:02 pm Monday, 20 April 2026

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Rahul says PM Modi lacks confidence, translator flips meaning to ‘full confidence’ at TN rally

A translation mix-up during Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's speech at a rally in Tamil Nadu triggered a viral moment. While criticising the BJP-led Centre and PM Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi said the Prime Minister was "completely lacking confidence". However, in a translation mix-up, it was rendered in Tamil as someone with "full confidence".
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News By: Dharini Mudgal
01:28 pm Monday, 20 April 2026

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French prosecutors summon Musk over sexualised AI deepfakes on X

Billionaire Elon Musk and former CEO of X, Linda Yaccarino, have been summoned by prosecutors for a voluntary interview in Paris as part of a French probe into the social media platform. The case pertains to alleged misconduct, including the spread of child sexual abuse material and deepfake content. It remains unclear whether Musk and Yaccarino will appear before authorities.
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News By: Pravel Jain
01:20 pm Monday, 20 April 2026

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Tehseen Poonawalla says PM Modi paid for 'jhalmuri' in cash not UPI; BJP responds

After PM Narendra Modi stopped to eat 'jhalmuri' during his poll campaign in West Bengal's Jhargram, political analyst Tehseen Poonawalla commented that the PM paid in cash as the shopkeeper did not have UPI. Responding to this, BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla said, "The shopkeeper had UPI…the ₹10 note was given so that he (shopkeeper) could treasure it forever."
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News By: Aradhana
01:38 pm Monday, 20 April 2026

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Refunds of billions in tariffs imposed by Trump to begin on Monday, among largest in US history

US government is initiating a process to refund billions of dollars in tariffs starting Monday, following a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated duties imposed by President Donald Trump earlier this year. The refund process is expected to be the largest in US history. Importers and authorised customs brokers who paid tariffs under emergency powers can submit claims through CBP system.
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News By: Dharini Mudgal
01:36 pm Monday, 20 April 2026

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Cloud hosting firm Vercel confirms data breach, hackers offer user data for $2 million

Vercel, a cloud hosting provider, has confirmed a security breach that exposed a "limited" subset of customer credentials. The incident originated with a compromise of Context.ai, a third-party AI tool used by an employee, allowing hackers to access some internal Vercel systems via the employee's Google Workspace account, Vercel said. The hackers have reportedly offered user data for $2 million.
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News By: Pravel Jain
01:56 pm Monday, 20 April 2026

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Heavy rain causes waterlogging in Assam's Guwahati, schools shut

Heavy overnight rainfall in Assam's Guwahati triggered widespread waterlogging, leading to traffic jams, stranded vehicles and difficulties for commuters on Monday. Assam government ordered government and private educational institutions in Guwahati Municipal Corporation area to remain closed on Monday due to heavy rain. "People are facing serious difficulties in going to work," a resident said.
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Power bills in Delhi may rise as electricity tribunal rejects plea over unpaid dues

Electricity bills in Delhi could rise as Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) rejected Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission's (DERC) request to extend timeline for clearing dues worth over ₹30,000 crore. DERC had sought more time, saying a longer repayment schedule could reduce burden on consumers. The dues recovery may come through higher power bills, government subsidy support or both.
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News By: Aradhana
02:12 pm Monday, 20 April 2026

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Lenskart shares fall 5% amid backlash over dress code row

The shares of eyewear retailer Lenskart fell on Monday amid social media backlash over its alleged restrictions barring employees from wearing a tilak and a bindi at work while allowing hijabs and turbans. The stock dropped nearly 5% to ₹508.7 apiece. The company later apologised and issued a standardised in-store style guide to include bindi, tilak, sindoor, kalawa and mangalsutra.
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News By: Pravel Jain
02:29 pm Monday, 20 April 2026

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We have no plans for more talks with US: Iran

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman said that Tehran has no plans for more talks with the US.
The spokesman said the US violated the ceasefire from the start, imposed an illegal naval blockade, and attacked Iranian vessels during previous negotiations, adding, "We cannot forget US attacks." The statement comes after the US seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in Gulf of Oman.
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News By: Dharini Mudgal
02:22 pm Monday, 20 April 2026

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Pics show Kim Jong-un and his daughter overseeing cluster warhead test in North Korea

Pictures have surfaced on social media showing North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and his daughter Kim Ju Ae overseeing a cluster warhead test. Notably, the country fired multiple ballistic ​missiles towards the sea off its east coast on Sunday. The incident marks North Korea's seventh ​ballistic missile launch this year and its fourth in April.
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News By: Dharini Mudgal
02:58 pm Monday, 20 April 2026

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Who is Yash Raj Punja, the UAE-born spinner who made debut for RR vs KKR?

RR's UAE-born leg-spinner Yash Raj Punja, who recorded 1-25 against KKR in his debut IPL match, initially represented Abu Dhabi. Shifting his base to Bengaluru in 2023, the 19-year-old, known for his googly, took 23 wickets in 10 matches in Karnataka's Maharaja T20 Trophy 2025, finishing as tournament's second-highest wicket-taker. RR signed him for ₹30 lakh at IPL 2026 auction.
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02:52 pm Monday, 20 April 2026

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Consuming 'panchgavya', that contains cow urine, made mandatory for devotees at Gangotri Temple

Gangotri Temple committee chairperson Dharmendra Semwal said that devotees will be asked to consume panchgavya, which includes cow urine, dung, ghee, milk and curd, before they are allowed inside the temple. "Those who respect Sanatan would have no issue consuming it," he said, adding that this step is being taken to weed out non-believers and improve spirituality.
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03:02 pm Monday, 20 April 2026

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Why has oil rich UAE is asking US for financial help amid the ongoing Iran war?

UAE has opened talks with the US for a possible financial lifeline if the ongoing Iran war puts more strain on the country's economy, The Wall Street Journal reported. The move displays UAE's concerns about the war affecting its image as a global financial hub, depleting its foreign reserves and scaring investors. UAE's infrastructure has suffered major damage amid war.
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03:02 pm Monday, 20 April 2026

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Iran's Prez flags US' 'unreasonable' behaviour to Pak PM over phone call

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian reportedly dialled Pakistan PM Shebaz Sharif on Sunday and flagged US' "bullying and unreasonable" behaviour. Meanwhile, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told his Pakistani counterpart that recent US actions and contradictions were signs of "bad intentions and lack of seriousness in diplomacy." Iran rejected participation in second round of talks with US.
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News By: Aradhana
03:24 pm Monday, 20 April 2026

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PM Modi violated Model Code of Conduct: Oppn on his women's quota address

The CPI and CPI(M) complained to CEC Gyanesh Kumar against PM Narendra Modi's address after the Bill to fast-track women's reservation, coupled with delimitation, was defeated. They alleged that PM Modi used state resources, including public broadcasters like Doordarshan, for political messaging during the Model Code of Conduct in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. They urged ECI for an inquiry.
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News By: Garima Garg
03:22 pm Monday, 20 April 2026

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IAS officer Durga Shakti Nagpal, suspended by Akhilesh govt, elevated by UP CM Yogi Adityanath

IAS officer Durga Shakti Nagpal, who was suspended by the then UP CM Akhilesh Yadav's government, has now been elevated to the Commissioner of the Devipatan division by UP CM Yogi Adityanath. A 2010-batch IAS officer, Durga Shakti Nagpal, was suspended in 2013 for her crackdown on illegal sand mining operations. Her suspension was later revoked in the same year
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03:40 pm Monday, 20 April 2026

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