Ranya Rao gets bail after 1 year in βΉ102-cr gold smuggling case
Kannada actress Ranya Rao, who was arrested in March 2025 in connection with a gold smuggling racket involving βΉ102 crore worth of gold, was granted bail on April 22. Ranya, along with American national Tarun Kondur and goldsmith Sahil Sarkaria, was arrested for smuggling 14.2 kg of gold worth βΉ12.56 crore in belts and jackets from Dubai.
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Kannada actress Ranya Rao, who was arrested in March 2025 in connection with a gold smuggling racket involving βΉ102 crore worth of gold, was granted bail on April 22. Ranya, along with American national Tarun Kondur and goldsmith Sahil Sarkaria, was arrested for smuggling 14.2 kg of gold worth βΉ12.56 crore in belts and jackets from Dubai.
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Gurugram authorities bulldoze illegal pvt lawns, fencing outside houses in posh colonies
Authorities in Gurugram carried out an anti-encroachment drive across builder colonies like DLF Phases 1 and 2, Sushant Lok-2, South City-1, Palam Vihar, Uppal Southend, Malibu Town, and RD City. They bulldozed private gardens, fencing, and guard rooms outside hundreds of houses. Officials said roads had effectively disappeared in many places due to encroachment, and vehicles could barely pass.
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04:32 pm Thursday, 23 April 2026
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Authorities in Gurugram carried out an anti-encroachment drive across builder colonies like DLF Phases 1 and 2, Sushant Lok-2, South City-1, Palam Vihar, Uppal Southend, Malibu Town, and RD City. They bulldozed private gardens, fencing, and guard rooms outside hundreds of houses. Officials said roads had effectively disappeared in many places due to encroachment, and vehicles could barely pass.
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No fireworks at Kerala's festival after 14 die in firecracker unit blast
Kerala's iconic Thrissur Pooram festival will be celebrated without its traditional fireworks display this year. The decision was taken after 14 people died in an explosion at a firecracker unit in Thrissur's Mundathikode. Another key ritual, Kudamattam, which involves the exchange of parasols (umbrellas) atop decorated elephants, has also been shortened from one hour to 15 minutes.
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04:31 pm Thursday, 23 April 2026
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Kerala's iconic Thrissur Pooram festival will be celebrated without its traditional fireworks display this year. The decision was taken after 14 people died in an explosion at a firecracker unit in Thrissur's Mundathikode. Another key ritual, Kudamattam, which involves the exchange of parasols (umbrellas) atop decorated elephants, has also been shortened from one hour to 15 minutes.
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04:31 pm Thursday, 23 April 2026
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Google unveils 8th gen TPU chips and Gemini enterprise agent
Google Cloud has unveiled its eighth-generation custom Tensor Processing Unit (TPU) and a new Gemini-powered enterprise agent platform. The TPU is designed to support advanced AI models, multi-agent orchestration, and complex reasoning, the company said. The enterprise agent platform, on the other hand, enables businesses to build, scale, govern, and optimise autonomous AI agents.
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04:59 pm Thursday, 23 April 2026
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Google Cloud has unveiled its eighth-generation custom Tensor Processing Unit (TPU) and a new Gemini-powered enterprise agent platform. The TPU is designed to support advanced AI models, multi-agent orchestration, and complex reasoning, the company said. The enterprise agent platform, on the other hand, enables businesses to build, scale, govern, and optimise autonomous AI agents.
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What are the items that one can and cannot take home from a hotel room?
A video from Bali's Asvara Resort Ubud shows staff confronting Indian tourists during checkout for allegedly stealing hotel items. Hotel guests may keep small, disposable "freebies" like mini toiletries or small tea/coffee sachets. Guests cannot take anything that's part of room's fixtures, reusable equipment, or shared property. These include towels, bathrobes, pillows, blankets, crockery, etc.
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04:56 pm Thursday, 23 April 2026
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A video from Bali's Asvara Resort Ubud shows staff confronting Indian tourists during checkout for allegedly stealing hotel items. Hotel guests may keep small, disposable "freebies" like mini toiletries or small tea/coffee sachets. Guests cannot take anything that's part of room's fixtures, reusable equipment, or shared property. These include towels, bathrobes, pillows, blankets, crockery, etc.
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I ate jhalmuri but spice hit TMC: PM Modi at rally in West Bengal
Speaking at a rally in West Bengalβs Nadia, PM Narendra Modi said he ate βjhalmuriβ, but the βspiceβ hit TMC. "Iβve heard that jhalmuri gave some people a strong jolt,β he added. PM Modi had stopped at a shop to eat 'jhalmuri' during a campaign in Jhargram, and a reel of the moment has crossed 100 million views on Instagram.
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04:56 pm Thursday, 23 April 2026
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Speaking at a rally in West Bengalβs Nadia, PM Narendra Modi said he ate βjhalmuriβ, but the βspiceβ hit TMC. "Iβve heard that jhalmuri gave some people a strong jolt,β he added. PM Modi had stopped at a shop to eat 'jhalmuri' during a campaign in Jhargram, and a reel of the moment has crossed 100 million views on Instagram.
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Andhra startup to launch super balloon into near space to aid rural telecom coverage
Andhra Pradesh-based startup Red Balloon Aerospace will launch its first super pressure balloon (SPB) in the coming months. It'll be placed in a high-altitude stratospheric layer between 20 and 40 kilometres from Earth's surface. It aims to provide a host of services, including telecommunications coverage in rural regions. SPBs are high-altitude balloons used for long-duration scientific missions.
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News By: Vaishnavi Mishra
04:48 pm Thursday, 23 April 2026
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Andhra Pradesh-based startup Red Balloon Aerospace will launch its first super pressure balloon (SPB) in the coming months. It'll be placed in a high-altitude stratospheric layer between 20 and 40 kilometres from Earth's surface. It aims to provide a host of services, including telecommunications coverage in rural regions. SPBs are high-altitude balloons used for long-duration scientific missions.
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India responds after Trump shares letter calling India 'hellhole'
After US President Donald Trump reshared a letter wherein India and China were referred to as "hellhole on planet", MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "We've seen some reports...That's where I'll leave it." The letter was arguing against birthright citizenship, saying, "It lets [immigrants] come here and drop a baby in the ninth month...and then bring in all ancestors from India."
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04:47 pm Thursday, 23 April 2026
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After US President Donald Trump reshared a letter wherein India and China were referred to as "hellhole on planet", MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "We've seen some reports...That's where I'll leave it." The letter was arguing against birthright citizenship, saying, "It lets [immigrants] come here and drop a baby in the ninth month...and then bring in all ancestors from India."
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Shah Rukh Khan's manager Pooja Dadlani buys 3 apartments worth βΉ38.21 crore
Shah Rukh Khan's manager Pooja Dadlani Gurnani, along with her husband and her father, has purchased three apartments in Mumbai's Bandra for βΉ38.21 crore. According to property registration documents accessed by CRE Matrix, the apartments are located on Carter Road in a building, which is currently undergoing redevelopment. Pooja is reportedly among the highest-paid celebrity managers in India.
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05:14 pm Thursday, 23 April 2026
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Shah Rukh Khan's manager Pooja Dadlani Gurnani, along with her husband and her father, has purchased three apartments in Mumbai's Bandra for βΉ38.21 crore. According to property registration documents accessed by CRE Matrix, the apartments are located on Carter Road in a building, which is currently undergoing redevelopment. Pooja is reportedly among the highest-paid celebrity managers in India.
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Slice may raise $100 mn at lower valuation of under $1 bn: Report
Fintech startup Slice is in talks to raise $80-100 million (about βΉ941 crore) from Accel, Elevation Capital, and Peak XV Partners, according to Moneycontrol. This would mark its first major funding round since becoming a small finance bank. The ongoing talks value the company at just under $1 billion, reflecting a drop from its $1.3-$1.4 billion valuation in 2022.
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05:05 pm Thursday, 23 April 2026
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Fintech startup Slice is in talks to raise $80-100 million (about βΉ941 crore) from Accel, Elevation Capital, and Peak XV Partners, according to Moneycontrol. This would mark its first major funding round since becoming a small finance bank. The ongoing talks value the company at just under $1 billion, reflecting a drop from its $1.3-$1.4 billion valuation in 2022.
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NASA Earth Day initiative shows your name written in Earthβs landscapes
NASA unveiled a new Earth Day initiative called βYour Name in Landsatβ, allowing users to see their name written in English with letters generated from real satellite imagery captured by the Landsat program. The letters are real geographical patterns resembling alphabet shapes; for example, a river may form an βSβ. Users can go to go.nasa.gov/4ak4Cdu to generate their names.
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05:26 pm Thursday, 23 April 2026
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NASA unveiled a new Earth Day initiative called βYour Name in Landsatβ, allowing users to see their name written in English with letters generated from real satellite imagery captured by the Landsat program. The letters are real geographical patterns resembling alphabet shapes; for example, a river may form an βSβ. Users can go to go.nasa.gov/4ak4Cdu to generate their names.
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J'khand Class 10 board exams result out Priyanshu Kumari, Shivangi Kumari top with 99.60%
Jharkhand Board Class 10 results were declared on Thursday, with Priyanshu Kumari from Hazaribagh and Shivangi Kumari from Simdega emerging as joint toppers, each securing 99.60%. Rank 2 was shared by four students - Divyanshu Oraon, Khilesh Sahu, Vaishnavi Shree and Julita Minj - each scoring 99.20%. A total of 4,22,109 students appeared for the exams, of whom 4,02,178 passed.
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05:25 pm Thursday, 23 April 2026
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Jharkhand Board Class 10 results were declared on Thursday, with Priyanshu Kumari from Hazaribagh and Shivangi Kumari from Simdega emerging as joint toppers, each securing 99.60%. Rank 2 was shared by four students - Divyanshu Oraon, Khilesh Sahu, Vaishnavi Shree and Julita Minj - each scoring 99.20%. A total of 4,22,109 students appeared for the exams, of whom 4,02,178 passed.
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Man dies of heart attack in Kedarnath, son asks, 'If CM can get helicopter why not a dead body'
A pilgrim from Gujarat died in Kedarnath, and his family claimed they were forced to pay βΉ65,000 for a private helicopter ride to transport his body. The deceased's son Hemant said, "My father's body lay...in sun for hours...The administration says to take it on foot...If the CM can get a helicopter, why can't it be arranged for a dead body?"
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05:42 pm Thursday, 23 April 2026
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A pilgrim from Gujarat died in Kedarnath, and his family claimed they were forced to pay βΉ65,000 for a private helicopter ride to transport his body. The deceased's son Hemant said, "My father's body lay...in sun for hours...The administration says to take it on foot...If the CM can get a helicopter, why can't it be arranged for a dead body?"
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Microsoft unveils new service giving AI agents their 'own computers'
Microsoft has launched hosted agents in its Foundry Agent Service, giving AI agents dedicated, secure compute environments to run tasks. The preview feature offers per-session sandboxes, a persistent file system, built-in identity and auto-scaling, enabling enterprise-grade deployment. The Foundry Agent Service is a fully managed platform for building, deploying and scaling AI agents.
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News By: Mansi Agarwal
05:37 pm Thursday, 23 April 2026
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Microsoft has launched hosted agents in its Foundry Agent Service, giving AI agents dedicated, secure compute environments to run tasks. The preview feature offers per-session sandboxes, a persistent file system, built-in identity and auto-scaling, enabling enterprise-grade deployment. The Foundry Agent Service is a fully managed platform for building, deploying and scaling AI agents.
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Iran's exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi gets sprayed with ketchup in Germany
Reza Pahlavi, the exiled crown prince of Iran, was sprayed with a red liquid, resembling ketchup, while he was exiting a press conference in Germany's Berlin. A video has surfaced showing a man spraying the liquid on Pahlavi while reporters were asking him questions. His security team tackled the man, who was immediately detained by police.
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05:58 pm Thursday, 23 April 2026
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Reza Pahlavi, the exiled crown prince of Iran, was sprayed with a red liquid, resembling ketchup, while he was exiting a press conference in Germany's Berlin. A video has surfaced showing a man spraying the liquid on Pahlavi while reporters were asking him questions. His security team tackled the man, who was immediately detained by police.
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05:58 pm Thursday, 23 April 2026
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All fair in love & war: Sukesh to Jacqueline after approver plea
Conman Sukesh Chandrashekar wrote a handwritten letter to actress Jacqueline Fernandez after she filed an application to become an approver in his βΉ200-crore money laundering case. He wrote, "All is fair in love and war. You are mine, I am yours forever. I will always stand by you, whatever it takes." He added, "Love you crazy, missing you crazier."
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06:14 pm Thursday, 23 April 2026
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Conman Sukesh Chandrashekar wrote a handwritten letter to actress Jacqueline Fernandez after she filed an application to become an approver in his βΉ200-crore money laundering case. He wrote, "All is fair in love and war. You are mine, I am yours forever. I will always stand by you, whatever it takes." He added, "Love you crazy, missing you crazier."
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06:14 pm Thursday, 23 April 2026
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Why is Nepal's 'Gen-Z' govt facing trouble within a month?
Nepal PM Balendra Shah's Gen-Z-led govt is facing trouble within a month, as two ministers quit over misconduct and corruption allegations. The government is also facing protests on multiple fronts. A recent decision to impose customs duties on low-value goods imported from India has triggered backlash. The proposal to dissolve student unions has further fuelled unrest.
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06:11 pm Thursday, 23 April 2026
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Nepal PM Balendra Shah's Gen-Z-led govt is facing trouble within a month, as two ministers quit over misconduct and corruption allegations. The government is also facing protests on multiple fronts. A recent decision to impose customs duties on low-value goods imported from India has triggered backlash. The proposal to dissolve student unions has further fuelled unrest.
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99-year-old politician casts votes in TN, PM Modi reshares post
The 99-year-old Dr HV Hande, a five-time legislator and two-time Health Minister of Tamil Nadu, cast his vote during the Assembly elections on Thursday. "Your one vote matters. Step out...Be counted," he wrote along with a picture. PM Narendra Modi reshared his post, saying, "A very important message! I hope maximum...youth turn out to vote and strengthen our democracy."
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06:23 pm Thursday, 23 April 2026
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The 99-year-old Dr HV Hande, a five-time legislator and two-time Health Minister of Tamil Nadu, cast his vote during the Assembly elections on Thursday. "Your one vote matters. Step out...Be counted," he wrote along with a picture. PM Narendra Modi reshared his post, saying, "A very important message! I hope maximum...youth turn out to vote and strengthen our democracy."
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West Bengal records 89.9% voter turnout, Tamil Nadu sees 82.24% till 5 pm
A voter turnout of 89.93% was recorded in West Bengal Phase 1 polls till 5 pm. Tamil Nadu also saw strong participation with 82.24% turnout. However, violence was reported in Bengal, where a crude bomb was hurled in Murshidabad. Meanwhile, TVK's Vijay urged EC to extend polling hours till 8 pm, claiming voters are facing travel disruption in Tamil Nadu.
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06:17 pm Thursday, 23 April 2026
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A voter turnout of 89.93% was recorded in West Bengal Phase 1 polls till 5 pm. Tamil Nadu also saw strong participation with 82.24% turnout. However, violence was reported in Bengal, where a crude bomb was hurled in Murshidabad. Meanwhile, TVK's Vijay urged EC to extend polling hours till 8 pm, claiming voters are facing travel disruption in Tamil Nadu.
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India's billionaire count expected to jump 51% by 2031: Knight Frank
The number of billionaires in India is projected to rise 51% from 207 in 2026 to 313 by 2031, according to Knight Frank's The Wealth Report 2026. The number of ultra-high-net-worth individuals, those with over $30 million in net worth, is also expected to grow 27% to 25,217. India currently has 19,877 UHNWIs, accounting for 2.8% of global UHNWIs.
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06:44 pm Thursday, 23 April 2026
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The number of billionaires in India is projected to rise 51% from 207 in 2026 to 313 by 2031, according to Knight Frank's The Wealth Report 2026. The number of ultra-high-net-worth individuals, those with over $30 million in net worth, is also expected to grow 27% to 25,217. India currently has 19,877 UHNWIs, accounting for 2.8% of global UHNWIs.
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