Do not support govt control over temples: Centre to SC in Sabarimala case
During the hearing in Sabarimala case, the central government told the Supreme Court that it doesn't advocate for direct management of religious bodies by the government. Centre added many Hindu traditions are unique and judicial definitions should not force a uniform "straitjacket" on these practices. SC replied that if denominations get absolute power to exclude others, it could divide society.
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03:09 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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During the hearing in Sabarimala case, the central government told the Supreme Court that it doesn't advocate for direct management of religious bodies by the government. Centre added many Hindu traditions are unique and judicial definitions should not force a uniform "straitjacket" on these practices. SC replied that if denominations get absolute power to exclude others, it could divide society.
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NSG commando in Andhra CM's security faints amid heat, video shows
An NSG commando deployed in the security detail of Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu fainted while the CM was addressing the media in Vijaywada on Monday. Visuals show the commando, who was standing at attention, suddenly losing consciousness and collapsing as others grabbed him. His condition is being attributed to heatstroke and dehydration from the intense heatwave.
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03:29 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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An NSG commando deployed in the security detail of Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu fainted while the CM was addressing the media in Vijaywada on Monday. Visuals show the commando, who was standing at attention, suddenly losing consciousness and collapsing as others grabbed him. His condition is being attributed to heatstroke and dehydration from the intense heatwave.
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Ferrari's 1st fully electric car to cost over โน6 crore: Report
Italian luxury sports car โmaker Ferrari has โsettled on a preliminary โprice of โabout โฌ550,000 (slightly over โน6 crore) for โ its first โfully electric โcar, Luce, Bloomberg News reported. The pricing would put the new Luce above the Italian automaker's Purosangue sport utility vehicle, which starts at about โฌ450,000. The inaugural EV is expected to debut in Rome in May.
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03:28 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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Italian luxury sports car โmaker Ferrari has โsettled on a preliminary โprice of โabout โฌ550,000 (slightly over โน6 crore) for โ its first โfully electric โcar, Luce, Bloomberg News reported. The pricing would put the new Luce above the Italian automaker's Purosangue sport utility vehicle, which starts at about โฌ450,000. The inaugural EV is expected to debut in Rome in May.
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03:28 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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Smoking for those born after 2008 to be banned in UK
UK Parliament has passed the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, permanently banning tobacco sales to anyone born on or after January 1, 2009. The legislation, introduced in November 2024, cleared its final parliamentary stage on Monday. It'll come into force on January 1, 2027, after receiving royal assent. Smoking leads to 4,00,000 hospital admissions and 64,000 deaths a year in England.
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03:27 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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UK Parliament has passed the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, permanently banning tobacco sales to anyone born on or after January 1, 2009. The legislation, introduced in November 2024, cleared its final parliamentary stage on Monday. It'll come into force on January 1, 2027, after receiving royal assent. Smoking leads to 4,00,000 hospital admissions and 64,000 deaths a year in England.
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Indian ship with 97,000 MT of oil arrives in India after crossing Strait of Hormuz
Indian-flagged crude oil tanker Desh Garima, carrying approximately 97,000 metric tonnes of crude oil, arrived off the Mumbai coast on Wednesday after safely crossing the Strait of Hormuz. The tanker with 31 crew members on board had crossed the strait on the same day Iran attacked two other Indian vessels. All the crew members on board the vessel are safe.
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03:27 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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Indian-flagged crude oil tanker Desh Garima, carrying approximately 97,000 metric tonnes of crude oil, arrived off the Mumbai coast on Wednesday after safely crossing the Strait of Hormuz. The tanker with 31 crew members on board had crossed the strait on the same day Iran attacked two other Indian vessels. All the crew members on board the vessel are safe.
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If Pak tries to create trouble, then 'dot, dot, dot': Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday issued an apparent warning to Pakistan. "To date, India has not attacked any country in the world from its own side....But if a neighbour tries to create trouble, then dot, dot, dot... All neighbours are fine, only one is troublesome," he said. His remarks came as the Pahalgam terror attack marked a year.
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03:43 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday issued an apparent warning to Pakistan. "To date, India has not attacked any country in the world from its own side....But if a neighbour tries to create trouble, then dot, dot, dot... All neighbours are fine, only one is troublesome," he said. His remarks came as the Pahalgam terror attack marked a year.
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Iran attacks 3 cargo ships in Strait of Hormuz after Trump extends ceasefire
At least three ships were hit by gunfire in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, maritime security sources and the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said. A report stated that the ships came under attack by Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard. This comes after US President Donald Trump announced that he is extending the ceasefire with Iran with no set deadline.
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03:40 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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At least three ships were hit by gunfire in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, maritime security sources and the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said. A report stated that the ships came under attack by Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard. This comes after US President Donald Trump announced that he is extending the ceasefire with Iran with no set deadline.
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03:40 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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Mamata chants 'Inshallah', should learn to say 'Jai Shri Ram': Sarma
Ahead of West Bengal Assembly polls, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma criticised CM Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of raising "Inshallah" slogans while ignoring "Jai Shri Ram". "Mamata didi keeps saying 'Inshallah' but should also learn to say 'Jai Shri Ram' sometimes," he said. "She keeps chanting 'Inshallah' day and night...as if she has been on Hajj five times," he added.
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03:39 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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Ahead of West Bengal Assembly polls, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma criticised CM Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of raising "Inshallah" slogans while ignoring "Jai Shri Ram". "Mamata didi keeps saying 'Inshallah' but should also learn to say 'Jai Shri Ram' sometimes," he said. "She keeps chanting 'Inshallah' day and night...as if she has been on Hajj five times," he added.
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What is 'saree cancer'?
Surgical oncologist Dr Arun Kumar Giri said "saree cancer" is a rare skin cancer that develops along the waistline due to wearing sarees tightly around waist for years. Constant friction and irritation from the petticoat string can damage skin and trigger malignant changes, he said. Two such cases were documented in the Journal of the Indian Medical Association in 2011.
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News By: Dharini Mudgal
03:35 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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Surgical oncologist Dr Arun Kumar Giri said "saree cancer" is a rare skin cancer that develops along the waistline due to wearing sarees tightly around waist for years. Constant friction and irritation from the petticoat string can damage skin and trigger malignant changes, he said. Two such cases were documented in the Journal of the Indian Medical Association in 2011.
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Deep hatred for PM Modi: Sitharaman after meeting ECI over Kharge's 'terrorist' remark
A BJP delegation comprising Union Ministers Nirmala Sitharaman, Kiren Rijiju, and Arjun Ram Meghwal appeared before the ECI to protest Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's "terrorist" remark for PM Narendra Modi. "It's the bottom-most pit they've [Congress] fallen into...calling him a terrorist in a deep hate towards the PM," Sitharaman said. The delegation demanded that ECI take stern action.
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03:53 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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A BJP delegation comprising Union Ministers Nirmala Sitharaman, Kiren Rijiju, and Arjun Ram Meghwal appeared before the ECI to protest Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's "terrorist" remark for PM Narendra Modi. "It's the bottom-most pit they've [Congress] fallen into...calling him a terrorist in a deep hate towards the PM," Sitharaman said. The delegation demanded that ECI take stern action.
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Kash's defamation suit over claim that he frequented nightclubs dismissed
A US judge on Tuesday dismissed a defamation lawsuit filed by FBI Chief Kash Patel against former FBI official Frank Figliuzzi. Patel had alleged defamation over remarks that he was "visible at nightclubs far more than he has been on the seventh floor" of the bureauโs headquarters. The court ruled the statement was "rhetorical hyperbole" and not defamatory.
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03:52 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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A US judge on Tuesday dismissed a defamation lawsuit filed by FBI Chief Kash Patel against former FBI official Frank Figliuzzi. Patel had alleged defamation over remarks that he was "visible at nightclubs far more than he has been on the seventh floor" of the bureauโs headquarters. The court ruled the statement was "rhetorical hyperbole" and not defamatory.
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Israel honours memory of Pahalgam victims as terror attack completes 1 year
Foreign Affairs Minister of Israel, Gideon Sa'ar, posted on X that Israel honours the memory of the innocent lives lost in the Pahalgam terror attack. The terror attack, orchestrated by Pakistan-based TRF that led to deaths of 26 people, completed one year on Wednesday. "Israel remains resolute and unwavering in its fight against terrorism in all its forms," he added.
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03:51 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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Foreign Affairs Minister of Israel, Gideon Sa'ar, posted on X that Israel honours the memory of the innocent lives lost in the Pahalgam terror attack. The terror attack, orchestrated by Pakistan-based TRF that led to deaths of 26 people, completed one year on Wednesday. "Israel remains resolute and unwavering in its fight against terrorism in all its forms," he added.
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Why could Indians face costlier food in 2026?
Indians are likely to see their food bill rise in 2026 as the effects of the Strait of Hormuz's closure are likely to drive agricultural raw material prices higher. This, coupled with costlier fertilisers, disrupted LPG supply, and a 60% chance of below-normal monsoon, may increase food prices. Food and Agriculture Organization said this may trim India's GDP by 1.7%.
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04:13 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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Indians are likely to see their food bill rise in 2026 as the effects of the Strait of Hormuz's closure are likely to drive agricultural raw material prices higher. This, coupled with costlier fertilisers, disrupted LPG supply, and a 60% chance of below-normal monsoon, may increase food prices. Food and Agriculture Organization said this may trim India's GDP by 1.7%.
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Nepal's Home Minister resigns within a month of taking oath after corruption allegations
Nepal's Home Minister Sudan Gurung resigned on Wednesday to ensure "fair investigation" of corruption allegations against him. His resignation comes within a month of taking oath, amid criticism over alleged involvement in business dealings and share transactions linked to controversial figures. "Ethics hold more weight than any position, and there's no power greater than public trust," he said.
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04:10 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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Nepal's Home Minister Sudan Gurung resigned on Wednesday to ensure "fair investigation" of corruption allegations against him. His resignation comes within a month of taking oath, amid criticism over alleged involvement in business dealings and share transactions linked to controversial figures. "Ethics hold more weight than any position, and there's no power greater than public trust," he said.
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Iran calls out Pak's 'double game' as mediator in US peace talks
Iranian state TV accused Pakistan of playing "double game" as mediator in peace talks with US. It alleged that Pakistan is "publicly" aligned with the United States while "privately" maintaining engagement with Tehran. Iran has accused Pakistan of bias and pro-US tilt, questioning role of Army chief Asim Munir. Notably, first round of US-Iran peace talks took place in Pakistan.
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
04:01 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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Iranian state TV accused Pakistan of playing "double game" as mediator in peace talks with US. It alleged that Pakistan is "publicly" aligned with the United States while "privately" maintaining engagement with Tehran. Iran has accused Pakistan of bias and pro-US tilt, questioning role of Army chief Asim Munir. Notably, first round of US-Iran peace talks took place in Pakistan.
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Massive explosions hit oil field in Iraq
Massive explosions hit an oil field in Erbil in northern Iraq on Wednesday, RT reported. A video has also surfaced on social media showing huge plumes of black smoke rising from the site. However, it remains unclear what triggered the explosion and how many casualties it has caused.
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04:28 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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Massive explosions hit an oil field in Erbil in northern Iraq on Wednesday, RT reported. A video has also surfaced on social media showing huge plumes of black smoke rising from the site. However, it remains unclear what triggered the explosion and how many casualties it has caused.
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04:28 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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Possible that India may play a role in bringing peace: Rajnath on Iran conflict
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, when asked whether India has any role to play in initiating peace amid the West Asia crisis, said, "It is possible that tomorrow, the time may come when India plays its role in this and achieves success as well." "The Prime Minister has appealed to both sides to end the war," he added.
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04:27 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, when asked whether India has any role to play in initiating peace amid the West Asia crisis, said, "It is possible that tomorrow, the time may come when India plays its role in this and achieves success as well." "The Prime Minister has appealed to both sides to end the war," he added.
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Walking circus of delusion: Iran on Trump's 'Iran is collapsing' remark
Iran's Embassy in Austria took to X to mock US President Donald Trump over his remark that "Iran is collapsing" and that it wants the Strait of Hormuz opened immediately, calling it a "walking circus of delusion" and an "absolute laughingstock". The embassy further said it could not "troll better" as Trump was "already embarrassing himself".
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
04:26 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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Iran's Embassy in Austria took to X to mock US President Donald Trump over his remark that "Iran is collapsing" and that it wants the Strait of Hormuz opened immediately, calling it a "walking circus of delusion" and an "absolute laughingstock". The embassy further said it could not "troll better" as Trump was "already embarrassing himself".
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04:26 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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Kharge doesn't differentiate between black & white: VP on 'terrorist' remark for PM
Vice President CP Radhakrishnan, while addressing an event where Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge was also present, criticised him for calling PM Narendra Modi a terrorist. "I feel, sometimes Kharge ji does not differentiate between black and white, or between terror and terrorist," VP said. Earlier, Home Minister Amit Shah criticised Kharge, saying he "brought shame to the nation".
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04:43 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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Vice President CP Radhakrishnan, while addressing an event where Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge was also present, criticised him for calling PM Narendra Modi a terrorist. "I feel, sometimes Kharge ji does not differentiate between black and white, or between terror and terrorist," VP said. Earlier, Home Minister Amit Shah criticised Kharge, saying he "brought shame to the nation".
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Kharge's language deteriorated due to Rahul's influence: Shah on 'terrorist' remark
Reacting to Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge calling PM Narendra Modi "terrorist", Home Minister Amit Shah said Kharge's language has "deteriorated" due to Rahul Gandhi's influence. "Kharge breached every standard of public conduct...This insult to the foremost leader of the nation is an insult to the millions of people who love and support PM Modi," he stated.
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04:39 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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Reacting to Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge calling PM Narendra Modi "terrorist", Home Minister Amit Shah said Kharge's language has "deteriorated" due to Rahul Gandhi's influence. "Kharge breached every standard of public conduct...This insult to the foremost leader of the nation is an insult to the millions of people who love and support PM Modi," he stated.
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