Which are the top 10 steel-producing countries?
China is the top steel-producing country, with 1,020 million tonnes of steel production, said a post by Market Mind. It is followed by India, with 140 million tonnes of steel production. Japan, USA and Russia also feature in the top 5. The other top steel-producing countries are South Korea, Germany, Turkey, Brazil and Iran, according to the post.
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China is the top steel-producing country, with 1,020 million tonnes of steel production, said a post by Market Mind. It is followed by India, with 140 million tonnes of steel production. Japan, USA and Russia also feature in the top 5. The other top steel-producing countries are South Korea, Germany, Turkey, Brazil and Iran, according to the post.
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Voting for Assembly elections in West Bengal & Tamil Nadu begins
Voting for Assembly elections in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu has begun. A total of 152 constituencies in West Bengal will head to polls in the first phase, with remaining 142 scheduled for April 29. Tamil Nadu will vote for all 234 seats in a single-phase election. A total of 1,478 candidates are in fray in West Bengal's Phase I.
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07:00 am Thursday, 23 April 2026
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Voting for Assembly elections in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu has begun. A total of 152 constituencies in West Bengal will head to polls in the first phase, with remaining 142 scheduled for April 29. Tamil Nadu will vote for all 234 seats in a single-phase election. A total of 1,478 candidates are in fray in West Bengal's Phase I.
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Why are cities facing extreme heat in India?
Indian cities are facing extreme heat events this year, with 49 of the world's 50 hottest cities on Wednesday being Indian. Solar heating and pre-monsoon radiation are rapidly warming land surfaces across India, which is getting compounded by cloudless skies and below-normal winter snowfall in Himalayas. Rising sea surface temperatures are also contributing to weakening cooling weather systems.
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07:00 am Thursday, 23 April 2026
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Indian cities are facing extreme heat events this year, with 49 of the world's 50 hottest cities on Wednesday being Indian. Solar heating and pre-monsoon radiation are rapidly warming land surfaces across India, which is getting compounded by cloudless skies and below-normal winter snowfall in Himalayas. Rising sea surface temperatures are also contributing to weakening cooling weather systems.
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No time pressure for talks, blockade scares Iran more than bombs: Trump
United States President Donald Trump, who has extended the ceasefire with Iran indefinitely, said there is no time pressure for the peace talks. "The blockade scares them even more than the bombing. They have been bombed for years, but the blockade they hate," he stated. Notably, US has imposed blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
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08:28 am Thursday, 23 April 2026
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United States President Donald Trump, who has extended the ceasefire with Iran indefinitely, said there is no time pressure for the peace talks. "The blockade scares them even more than the bombing. They have been bombed for years, but the blockade they hate," he stated. Notably, US has imposed blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Iran releases video showing how it seized India-bound ship
The Iranian regime has released a video showing how its Navy seized a Greek company-owned cargo ship that was bound for India's Mundra port. Iranian military personnel were seen approaching the ship on a small gunboat before physically boarding it and entering the navigational bridge. The Navy seized another Israel-linked ship on Wednesday, days after it attacked two Indian ships.
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08:21 am Thursday, 23 April 2026
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The Iranian regime has released a video showing how its Navy seized a Greek company-owned cargo ship that was bound for India's Mundra port. Iranian military personnel were seen approaching the ship on a small gunboat before physically boarding it and entering the navigational bridge. The Navy seized another Israel-linked ship on Wednesday, days after it attacked two Indian ships.
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Another oil chokepoint hit by conflict as Somalia bans Israeli ships in Bab al-Mandeb
The rippling effects of the Middle East war have now spilt onto the world's fourth-largest oil chokepoint, the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, as Somalia banned Israeli ships' passage through it. Iran's Tasnim News Agency reported that Somalia did this in response to Israel's recognition of the separatist region of Somaliland. Israel's decision was condemned by the African Union, too.
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08:42 am Thursday, 23 April 2026
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The rippling effects of the Middle East war have now spilt onto the world's fourth-largest oil chokepoint, the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, as Somalia banned Israeli ships' passage through it. Iran's Tasnim News Agency reported that Somalia did this in response to Israel's recognition of the separatist region of Somaliland. Israel's decision was condemned by the African Union, too.
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I dedicate it to Education Minister of Gujarat: Jadeja on Player of the Match award against LSG
After winning Player of the Match award against LSG, Rajasthan Royals (RR) all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja said, "I want to dedicate it to the Education Minister of Gujarat." Notably, Ravindra's wife Rivaba Jadeja is the Education Minister of Gujarat. "She told me yesterday that you are going to do wonders tomorrow so I want to thank her," he added.
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08:34 am Thursday, 23 April 2026
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After winning Player of the Match award against LSG, Rajasthan Royals (RR) all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja said, "I want to dedicate it to the Education Minister of Gujarat." Notably, Ravindra's wife Rivaba Jadeja is the Education Minister of Gujarat. "She told me yesterday that you are going to do wonders tomorrow so I want to thank her," he added.
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08:34 am Thursday, 23 April 2026
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11 killed in multi-vehicle collision in UP's Mirzapur
As many as 11 people, including children, were killed in a multi-vehicle collision in UP's Mirzapur. The collision, suspectedly triggered by brake failure in a truck, crushed a car between two trucks and hit another in a chain reaction. A Bolero car caught fire after the collision. The police said that efforts are on to establish identities of all victims.
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08:58 am Thursday, 23 April 2026
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As many as 11 people, including children, were killed in a multi-vehicle collision in UP's Mirzapur. The collision, suspectedly triggered by brake failure in a truck, crushed a car between two trucks and hit another in a chain reaction. A Bolero car caught fire after the collision. The police said that efforts are on to establish identities of all victims.
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08:58 am Thursday, 23 April 2026
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Iran lists key obstacles hindering US negotiations
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused the US of undermining the prospects for genuine negotiations via inconsistent conduct. Listing three key obstacles, he said, "Breach of commitments, blockade and threats are the main obstacles to genuine negotiations." He further said "bad faith, siege, and threats" were preventing progress, adding, "The world is witnessing US' hypocritical empty talk."
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News By: Dharini Mudgal
08:47 am Thursday, 23 April 2026
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused the US of undermining the prospects for genuine negotiations via inconsistent conduct. Listing three key obstacles, he said, "Breach of commitments, blockade and threats are the main obstacles to genuine negotiations." He further said "bad faith, siege, and threats" were preventing progress, adding, "The world is witnessing US' hypocritical empty talk."
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08:47 am Thursday, 23 April 2026
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US Navy Secretary John Phelan resigns abruptly amid Iranian ports blockade
The Pentagon on Wednesday announced that US Navy Secretary John Phelan is stepping down. In a statement, Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said Phelan was "departing the administration, effective immediately," without providing any reason. Phelan’s departure comes at a critical moment, as the US Navy continues to enforce a blockade of Iranian ports and target vessels linked to Iran.
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08:46 am Thursday, 23 April 2026
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The Pentagon on Wednesday announced that US Navy Secretary John Phelan is stepping down. In a statement, Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said Phelan was "departing the administration, effective immediately," without providing any reason. Phelan’s departure comes at a critical moment, as the US Navy continues to enforce a blockade of Iranian ports and target vessels linked to Iran.
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Journalist killed in Israeli strike in Lebanon
Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon on Wednesday killed Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil and seriously injured a photographer with her. She had taken shelter in a house after an earlier airstrike near their vehicle. A second strike hit the same spot, killing her. Reportedly, she remained trapped under rubble for hours as the Israeli army continued firing in the area.
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09:12 am Thursday, 23 April 2026
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Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon on Wednesday killed Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil and seriously injured a photographer with her. She had taken shelter in a house after an earlier airstrike near their vehicle. A second strike hit the same spot, killing her. Reportedly, she remained trapped under rubble for hours as the Israeli army continued firing in the area.
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Trump envoy wants FIFA to replace Iran with Italy in FIFA WC: Report
A Donald Trump envoy has suggested FIFA replace Iran, a qualifying nation, with Italy, which missed out on qualifying, at the upcoming World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the US. "I confirm I've suggested [this] to Trump and (FIFA president Gianni) Infantino...I'm an Italian native...and it would be a dream to see...[them] at...US-hosted tournament," US special envoy Paolo Zampolli said.
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09:09 am Thursday, 23 April 2026
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A Donald Trump envoy has suggested FIFA replace Iran, a qualifying nation, with Italy, which missed out on qualifying, at the upcoming World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the US. "I confirm I've suggested [this] to Trump and (FIFA president Gianni) Infantino...I'm an Italian native...and it would be a dream to see...[them] at...US-hosted tournament," US special envoy Paolo Zampolli said.
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Why is CSK-MI match known as El Clásico?
CSK-MI match in IPL is known as El Clásico, which in Spanish means 'The Classic'. El Clásico is the term used to refer to matches between Real Madrid and Barcelona, the two most successful Spanish football clubs. In IPL, MI and CSK are the two most successful teams with five titles each and hence their matches are called 'El Clásico'.
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09:00 am Thursday, 23 April 2026
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CSK-MI match in IPL is known as El Clásico, which in Spanish means 'The Classic'. El Clásico is the term used to refer to matches between Real Madrid and Barcelona, the two most successful Spanish football clubs. In IPL, MI and CSK are the two most successful teams with five titles each and hence their matches are called 'El Clásico'.
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IMD warns of severe heat in several Bengal districts, urges voters to vote before 11 am
As West Bengal begins voting for first phase of Assembly elections on Thursday, IMD issued yellow alert for heat in West Midnapore, Jhargram, Purulia, East Bardhaman and orange alert for heatwave in Bankura, West Bardhaman and Birbhum. It urged voters to cast ballots early, preferably before 11 am, as peak heat would hit between 11 am and 4 pm.
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09:27 am Thursday, 23 April 2026
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As West Bengal begins voting for first phase of Assembly elections on Thursday, IMD issued yellow alert for heat in West Midnapore, Jhargram, Purulia, East Bardhaman and orange alert for heatwave in Bankura, West Bardhaman and Birbhum. It urged voters to cast ballots early, preferably before 11 am, as peak heat would hit between 11 am and 4 pm.
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09:27 am Thursday, 23 April 2026
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3 US Presidents rejected Israel's Iran war plan, only Trump agreed: Ex-US official
Former US Secretary of State John Kerry said that Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu repeatedly proposed military action against Iran to successive American presidents, but each time, the idea was rejected. "Former Presidents Barack Obama said no, George W Bush said no, President Joe Biden said no," he said. He further said only President Donald Trump agreed to it.
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09:17 am Thursday, 23 April 2026
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Former US Secretary of State John Kerry said that Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu repeatedly proposed military action against Iran to successive American presidents, but each time, the idea was rejected. "Former Presidents Barack Obama said no, George W Bush said no, President Joe Biden said no," he said. He further said only President Donald Trump agreed to it.
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Deutsche Telekom & T-Mobile planning world's largest merger to create $300-bn telecom giant
Germany's Deutsche Telekom and US' T-Mobile are planning a possible tie-up to create a $300-billion telecom giant in what would be the world's largest-ever merger, Reuters reported. Deutsche already controls 53% of T-Mobile, with the deal likely to bring both companies under one entity. The potential deal would overtake Vodafone-Mannesmann's $203-billion merger that took place in 1999.
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09:41 am Thursday, 23 April 2026
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Germany's Deutsche Telekom and US' T-Mobile are planning a possible tie-up to create a $300-billion telecom giant in what would be the world's largest-ever merger, Reuters reported. Deutsche already controls 53% of T-Mobile, with the deal likely to bring both companies under one entity. The potential deal would overtake Vodafone-Mannesmann's $203-billion merger that took place in 1999.
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US intercepts 3 Iranian oil tankers in Asian waters
US military has intercepted at least three Iranian-flagged tankers in Asian waters and is redirecting them away from their positions near India, Malaysia and Sri Lanka, shipping and security sources said. This comes after Iran seized at least two ships in Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday. A cargo ship that was bound for India was among the two ships seized.
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10:14 am Thursday, 23 April 2026
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US military has intercepted at least three Iranian-flagged tankers in Asian waters and is redirecting them away from their positions near India, Malaysia and Sri Lanka, shipping and security sources said. This comes after Iran seized at least two ships in Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday. A cargo ship that was bound for India was among the two ships seized.
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Heat wave warning issued for 8 states for next 2 days, list released
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued heat wave warning for eight states/UTs for the next two days (Friday and Saturday). Heat wave is very likely over Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra. Meanwhile, warm night conditions are very likely over Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Goa and
Odisha on Friday and Saturday.
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10:07 am Thursday, 23 April 2026
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued heat wave warning for eight states/UTs for the next two days (Friday and Saturday). Heat wave is very likely over Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra. Meanwhile, warm night conditions are very likely over Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Goa and
Odisha on Friday and Saturday.
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India hosts exhibition on 'human cost of terrorism' on Pahalgam attack anniversary
India hosted an exhibition on the 'human cost of terrorism' at Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, coinciding with the first anniversary of the Pahalgam terror attack. Members of key US House committees, including Financial Services, Science, Intelligence, Foreign Affairs, Armed Services, Agriculture and Homeland Security, attended the event. Twenty-six people were killed in the attack.
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10:23 am Thursday, 23 April 2026
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India hosted an exhibition on the 'human cost of terrorism' at Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, coinciding with the first anniversary of the Pahalgam terror attack. Members of key US House committees, including Financial Services, Science, Intelligence, Foreign Affairs, Armed Services, Agriculture and Homeland Security, attended the event. Twenty-six people were killed in the attack.
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Traffic curbs on Mumbai-Pune Expressway from 12 pm-3 pm over 2 days
Mumbai-Pune Expressway will see temporary traffic curbs on April 23 and 24 as bridge work is underway between Dongargaon and Kusgaon. On April 23, Mumbai-bound traffic will remain shut from 12 pm to 3 pm and will be redirected via NH-48 through the Kiwale-Dehu Road-Talegaon route. On April 24, Pune-bound traffic will be fully suspended from 12 pm to 3.
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10:21 am Thursday, 23 April 2026
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Mumbai-Pune Expressway will see temporary traffic curbs on April 23 and 24 as bridge work is underway between Dongargaon and Kusgaon. On April 23, Mumbai-bound traffic will remain shut from 12 pm to 3 pm and will be redirected via NH-48 through the Kiwale-Dehu Road-Talegaon route. On April 24, Pune-bound traffic will be fully suspended from 12 pm to 3.
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10:21 am Thursday, 23 April 2026
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