TMC-BJP workers clash in Siliguri amid first phase of voting
Tensions erupted in Siliguri as workers of TMC and BJP clashed outside a polling booth amid first phase of voting in West Bengal. Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) personnel intervened to disperse the crowd and restore order. BJP candidate Shankar Ghosh was present at the site during the incident. Voting is taking place on 152 seats in the state.
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Tensions erupted in Siliguri as workers of TMC and BJP clashed outside a polling booth amid first phase of voting in West Bengal. Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) personnel intervened to disperse the crowd and restore order. BJP candidate Shankar Ghosh was present at the site during the incident. Voting is taking place on 152 seats in the state.
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Govt denies Kotak report on fuel price hike after polls
The Petroleum Ministry denied a Kotak Institutional Equities report that claimed that a ₹25-28/litre hike in fuel prices after elections is being considered. "There's no such proposal under consideration...India is only country where petrol and diesel prices haven't increased in last four years," it said. The government has taken "relentless" steps to insulate Indians from price hikes, it added.
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12:19 pm Thursday, 23 April 2026
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The Petroleum Ministry denied a Kotak Institutional Equities report that claimed that a ₹25-28/litre hike in fuel prices after elections is being considered. "There's no such proposal under consideration...India is only country where petrol and diesel prices haven't increased in last four years," it said. The government has taken "relentless" steps to insulate Indians from price hikes, it added.
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Tencent, Alibaba in talks to invest in DeepSeek as it seeks $20-bn valuation: Report
Chinese tech giants Tencent and Alibaba are in discussions to invest in DeepSeek, the startup that caused a massive tech selloff in 2025, The Information reported. DeepSeek seeks to raise funds at an over $20 billion valuation. This is the first time that the Chinese startup is raising outside capital, and it had initially targeted a valuation of $10 billion.
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12:40 pm Thursday, 23 April 2026
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Chinese tech giants Tencent and Alibaba are in discussions to invest in DeepSeek, the startup that caused a massive tech selloff in 2025, The Information reported. DeepSeek seeks to raise funds at an over $20 billion valuation. This is the first time that the Chinese startup is raising outside capital, and it had initially targeted a valuation of $10 billion.
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I have moved on: General Naravane after his memoir controversy
Former Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane said he has moved on from the controversy over his unpublished autobiography. “I enjoyed writing my memoirs and got satisfaction out of it. That is all,” he said. “My target is now to write one book a year, and the books will be in various genres - both fiction and non-fiction,” he added.
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12:33 pm Thursday, 23 April 2026
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Former Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane said he has moved on from the controversy over his unpublished autobiography. “I enjoyed writing my memoirs and got satisfaction out of it. That is all,” he said. “My target is now to write one book a year, and the books will be in various genres - both fiction and non-fiction,” he added.
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IDF arrests Hezbollah Radwan Force terrorist in Lebanon
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said it apprehended a Hezbollah Radwan Force terrorist in southern Lebanon who was allegedly planning an imminent attack on its soldiers. “The terrorist surrendered following IDF activity in the area, and was later transferred for further questioning,” it said. Earlier, the IDF killed journalist Ali Shoeib, claiming he operated as a Hezbollah Radwan Force terrorist.
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12:32 pm Thursday, 23 April 2026
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The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said it apprehended a Hezbollah Radwan Force terrorist in southern Lebanon who was allegedly planning an imminent attack on its soldiers. “The terrorist surrendered following IDF activity in the area, and was later transferred for further questioning,” it said. Earlier, the IDF killed journalist Ali Shoeib, claiming he operated as a Hezbollah Radwan Force terrorist.
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12:32 pm Thursday, 23 April 2026
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Then how did my son die: Malegaon blast victim's father after HC ruling
After Bombay High Court quashed charges against the last four remaining accused in Malegaon blast case, the father of one of the blast victims said, “If nobody caused the blasts, how did he and the 30 others die...How is it that the culprits of such a big incident have not been brought to book, even after 20 years?” he said.
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12:47 pm Thursday, 23 April 2026
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After Bombay High Court quashed charges against the last four remaining accused in Malegaon blast case, the father of one of the blast victims said, “If nobody caused the blasts, how did he and the 30 others die...How is it that the culprits of such a big incident have not been brought to book, even after 20 years?” he said.
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India temporarily halts new LPG connections amid West Asia conflict
India has put a temporary hold on new LPG connections amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia. "Regarding new connections...we aren't giving it right now," Sujata Sharma, joint secretary at Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, said at a press briefing. New connections would resume once the situation stabilises, according to updates by the ministry’s e-Seva grievance redressal platform.
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01:03 pm Thursday, 23 April 2026
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India has put a temporary hold on new LPG connections amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia. "Regarding new connections...we aren't giving it right now," Sujata Sharma, joint secretary at Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, said at a press briefing. New connections would resume once the situation stabilises, according to updates by the ministry’s e-Seva grievance redressal platform.
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Over 500 cartons of adulterated refined oil seized in UP's Ayodhya
In a joint operation, police and the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) busted a major adulteration racket in Uttar Pradesh’s Ayodhya. Authorities recovered over 500 cartons of counterfeit refined oil during a raid on a godown. The facility was being used to package low-quality edible oil in containers bearing forged branding and logos of a popular brand.
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01:29 pm Thursday, 23 April 2026
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In a joint operation, police and the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) busted a major adulteration racket in Uttar Pradesh’s Ayodhya. Authorities recovered over 500 cartons of counterfeit refined oil during a raid on a godown. The facility was being used to package low-quality edible oil in containers bearing forged branding and logos of a popular brand.
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Singapore Airlines puts execs in key roles at Air India amid record losses: Report
Singapore Airlines has moved some of its employees to Air India, placing its executives in key roles across flight operations, engineering and maintenance in recent months, Bloomberg reported. This comes after the Tata Group-owned airline reported an annual loss of ₹22,000 crore for FY 2025-26. Singapore Airlines stepped up its involvement in Air India after the Ahmedabad crash last year.
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01:26 pm Thursday, 23 April 2026
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Singapore Airlines has moved some of its employees to Air India, placing its executives in key roles across flight operations, engineering and maintenance in recent months, Bloomberg reported. This comes after the Tata Group-owned airline reported an annual loss of ₹22,000 crore for FY 2025-26. Singapore Airlines stepped up its involvement in Air India after the Ahmedabad crash last year.
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'Raaka' makers reject reports of Deepika's role being reduced due to pregnancy
The makers of 'Raaka' have dismissed reports claiming Deepika Padukone’s role was reduced due to her pregnancy. “Everything is moving as planned. Deepika plays a crucial role in Raaka, and the shoot is unfolding seamlessly with great energy on set,” they said. The film also stars Allu Arjun and is expected to release in 2027.
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01:20 pm Thursday, 23 April 2026
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The makers of 'Raaka' have dismissed reports claiming Deepika Padukone’s role was reduced due to her pregnancy. “Everything is moving as planned. Deepika plays a crucial role in Raaka, and the shoot is unfolding seamlessly with great energy on set,” they said. The film also stars Allu Arjun and is expected to release in 2027.
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Russian billionaires wealth rose 11% amid Ukraine war & West's sanctions: Report
Russian billionaires’ wealth rose 11% to a record $696.5 billion over the past year despite the war in Ukraine and Western sanctions, Reuters reported, citing Forbes Russia. Russia's richest men's wealth has risen as disruptions to trade flows have boosted commodity prices. Forbes ranked Alexei Mordashov as the richest, with a $37 billion fortune, up $8.4 billion from last year.
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01:39 pm Thursday, 23 April 2026
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Russian billionaires’ wealth rose 11% to a record $696.5 billion over the past year despite the war in Ukraine and Western sanctions, Reuters reported, citing Forbes Russia. Russia's richest men's wealth has risen as disruptions to trade flows have boosted commodity prices. Forbes ranked Alexei Mordashov as the richest, with a $37 billion fortune, up $8.4 billion from last year.
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Trump reposts letter claiming Indians control tech hiring, saying 'White men not getting jobs'
US President Donald Trump reposted radio host Michael Savage's podcast, where the latter referred to India and China as "hell-holes". Savage letter claimed he "used to be a great supporter of Indians in India" until he realised the prospect of "white men" getting jobs at high-tech companies in California is "nil". It described immigrants as "gangsters with laptops".
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01:35 pm Thursday, 23 April 2026
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US President Donald Trump reposted radio host Michael Savage's podcast, where the latter referred to India and China as "hell-holes". Savage letter claimed he "used to be a great supporter of Indians in India" until he realised the prospect of "white men" getting jobs at high-tech companies in California is "nil". It described immigrants as "gangsters with laptops".
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India to resume tourist visas for Chinese citizens after 5-yr pause post-Galwan clash
India has issued a revised framework to grant regular tourist visas to Chinese nationals, over five years after suspension following the 2020 Galwan Valley clash. The move follows a series of steps last year, including a January 2025 agreement to resume direct passenger flights. The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, which was suspended for five years, was also revived in June 2025.
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01:31 pm Thursday, 23 April 2026
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India has issued a revised framework to grant regular tourist visas to Chinese nationals, over five years after suspension following the 2020 Galwan Valley clash. The move follows a series of steps last year, including a January 2025 agreement to resume direct passenger flights. The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, which was suspended for five years, was also revived in June 2025.
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Trump's approval ratings on economy & Iran war decline: Polls
According to the polls conducted by Reuters-Ipsos, Strength in Numbers-Verasight and AP-NORC, US President Donald Trump's approval ratings on economy, immigration and Iran war have declined. As per the polls, his approval ratings are at 36%, 35% and 33% respectively, which are near his lowest numbers. AP-NORC's poll found that seven in 10 Americans described the country's economy as "poor".
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01:51 pm Thursday, 23 April 2026
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According to the polls conducted by Reuters-Ipsos, Strength in Numbers-Verasight and AP-NORC, US President Donald Trump's approval ratings on economy, immigration and Iran war have declined. As per the polls, his approval ratings are at 36%, 35% and 33% respectively, which are near his lowest numbers. AP-NORC's poll found that seven in 10 Americans described the country's economy as "poor".
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Accused stole ₹2.5 lakh after rape-murder of IRS officer's daughter
Rahul Meena, ex-house help who is accused of raping and murdering an IRS officer's daughter in Delhi, changed clothes and stole ₹2.5 lakh before fleeing the spot, the police said. "After the incident, he changed his trousers and shoes. The t-shirt or shirt is still there. We have evidence," it stated. Rahul has been arrested by the police.
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01:50 pm Thursday, 23 April 2026
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Rahul Meena, ex-house help who is accused of raping and murdering an IRS officer's daughter in Delhi, changed clothes and stole ₹2.5 lakh before fleeing the spot, the police said. "After the incident, he changed his trousers and shoes. The t-shirt or shirt is still there. We have evidence," it stated. Rahul has been arrested by the police.
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Octogenarian Chinese woman speaks to her son's AI clone, doesn't know he died a year ago
An Octogenarian Chinese woman spent over a year without realising that her son, who lived in another city, died in a road accident, as she continues speaking to his AI clone. The deceased's son contacted AI expert Zhang Zewei for the clone. The clone speaks to the woman like her son, promising to follow her advice of eating well.
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An Octogenarian Chinese woman spent over a year without realising that her son, who lived in another city, died in a road accident, as she continues speaking to his AI clone. The deceased's son contacted AI expert Zhang Zewei for the clone. The clone speaks to the woman like her son, promising to follow her advice of eating well.
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Maha govt approves Metro Line 5A linking Thane-Bhiwandi-Kalyan-Ulhasnagar belt
The Maharashtra government has approved Metro Line 5A, which will cover the Thane, Bhiwandi, Kalyan and Ulhasnagar belt. Phase 1 of the line will run from Kapurbawdi to Dhamankar Naka, while Phase 2 will connect Dhamankar Naka to Durgadi. The extended corridor will further link Durgadi, Kalyan and Ulhasnagar. The line will span 34.21 km and have 19 stations.
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02:08 pm Thursday, 23 April 2026
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The Maharashtra government has approved Metro Line 5A, which will cover the Thane, Bhiwandi, Kalyan and Ulhasnagar belt. Phase 1 of the line will run from Kapurbawdi to Dhamankar Naka, while Phase 2 will connect Dhamankar Naka to Durgadi. The extended corridor will further link Durgadi, Kalyan and Ulhasnagar. The line will span 34.21 km and have 19 stations.
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Bikaji founder Shiv Ratan Agarwal dies of heart attack days after wife's heart bypass surgery
Bikaji Foods International founder Shiv Ratan Agarwal passed away aged 75 due to heart attack in Chennai. He was in Chennai to support his wife's recovery following a heart bypass surgery. He reported uneasiness on Thursday morning and was rushed to private hospital, where he breathed his last. Shiv Ratan Agarwal had founded the Bikaji brand in Bikaner in 1993.
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02:37 pm Thursday, 23 April 2026
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Bikaji Foods International founder Shiv Ratan Agarwal passed away aged 75 due to heart attack in Chennai. He was in Chennai to support his wife's recovery following a heart bypass surgery. He reported uneasiness on Thursday morning and was rushed to private hospital, where he breathed his last. Shiv Ratan Agarwal had founded the Bikaji brand in Bikaner in 1993.
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Ink smeared over Lotus symbol on EVM in WB, says BJP MP; CRPF responds
BJP MP Saumitra Khan took to X on Thursday and said ink was smeared over BJP's lotus symbol on EVM at booth 171 in Raghunathpur constituency during the Assembly polls in West Bengal. "Immediate replacement or cleaning required to ensure fair polling," Khan added. Reacting to Khan's claims, CRPF said, "Now ink has been cleaned...and voting is going on peacefully."
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02:31 pm Thursday, 23 April 2026
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BJP MP Saumitra Khan took to X on Thursday and said ink was smeared over BJP's lotus symbol on EVM at booth 171 in Raghunathpur constituency during the Assembly polls in West Bengal. "Immediate replacement or cleaning required to ensure fair polling," Khan added. Reacting to Khan's claims, CRPF said, "Now ink has been cleaned...and voting is going on peacefully."
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BJP candidate beaten by TMC workers in WB; video shows him running
TMC workers allegedly beat the BJP candidate from West Bengal's Kumarganj Assembly constituency during the first phase of elections on Thursday. Videos of the incident show Subhendu Sarkar running before the crowd eventually catches hold of him and attacks him while his bodyguard tries to protect him. He claimed he had gone to a polling booth for on-ground inspection.
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02:56 pm Thursday, 23 April 2026
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TMC workers allegedly beat the BJP candidate from West Bengal's Kumarganj Assembly constituency during the first phase of elections on Thursday. Videos of the incident show Subhendu Sarkar running before the crowd eventually catches hold of him and attacks him while his bodyguard tries to protect him. He claimed he had gone to a polling booth for on-ground inspection.
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