What is Asteria, a Reliance unit at centre of CBI's bribery probe?
CBI arrested DGCA and Reliance Industries officials, alleging bribery payments to secure approvals for drone imports by Asteria Aerospace. It is a Bengaluru-based drone technology startup providing advanced UAV platforms and AI software. The company, which was started in 2011, was bought by Reliance in a $2.45 million deal in 2019. Reliance Jio Platforms controls 74% of Asteria, Reuters reported.
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CBI arrested DGCA and Reliance Industries officials, alleging bribery payments to secure approvals for drone imports by Asteria Aerospace. It is a Bengaluru-based drone technology startup providing advanced UAV platforms and AI software. The company, which was started in 2011, was bought by Reliance in a $2.45 million deal in 2019. Reliance Jio Platforms controls 74% of Asteria, Reuters reported.
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Economist and BJP MLA Ashok Lahiri to become Niti Aayog Vice-Chairman
Economist and West Bengal BJP MLA Ashok Kumar Lahiri has been chosen as the next Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog. Lahiri, a former Chief Economic Adviser (CEA), has also worked with the World Bank and IMF as a Consultant and Senior Economist, respectively. He will replace Suman Bery, who had held the position since May 2022.
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04:49 pm Saturday, 25 April 2026
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Economist and West Bengal BJP MLA Ashok Kumar Lahiri has been chosen as the next Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog. Lahiri, a former Chief Economic Adviser (CEA), has also worked with the World Bank and IMF as a Consultant and Senior Economist, respectively. He will replace Suman Bery, who had held the position since May 2022.
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He needs to take responsibility, do better as captain: Irfan on MI's Hardik
Ex-India cricketer Irfan Pathan criticised Hardik Pandya's captaincy after CSK defeated MI in IPL 2026. "You make Krish Bhagat, who is playing his second match, bowl his first over in the 15th or 16th over against a set Sanju Samson. It was a wrong decision," he said. Irfan added, "You need to take responsibility and do better as a captain."
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05:12 pm Saturday, 25 April 2026
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Ex-India cricketer Irfan Pathan criticised Hardik Pandya's captaincy after CSK defeated MI in IPL 2026. "You make Krish Bhagat, who is playing his second match, bowl his first over in the 15th or 16th over against a set Sanju Samson. It was a wrong decision," he said. Irfan added, "You need to take responsibility and do better as a captain."
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Pics of Kejriwal's new house are proposed designs, clarifies BJP after AAP's threat
After AAP called photos of Arvind Kejriwal's new bungalow shared by BJP "fake" and threatened a defamation case, BJP clarified that the pictures shared by it are proposed designs, Times Now reported. "When Kejriwal lost the election, people of Delhi asked where he had disappeared. But he was not missing. He was busy building Sheesh Mahal 2.0," BJP had alleged.
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05:12 pm Saturday, 25 April 2026
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After AAP called photos of Arvind Kejriwal's new bungalow shared by BJP "fake" and threatened a defamation case, BJP clarified that the pictures shared by it are proposed designs, Times Now reported. "When Kejriwal lost the election, people of Delhi asked where he had disappeared. But he was not missing. He was busy building Sheesh Mahal 2.0," BJP had alleged.
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KL Rahul smashes his fastest hundred in IPL
Delhi Capitals (DC) opener KL Rahul on Saturday smashed his fastest hundred in IPL. He reached the three-figure mark off 47 deliveries against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. His previous fastest hundred in IPL had come for LSG against MI off 56 deliveries in an IPL 2022 match at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai.
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05:11 pm Saturday, 25 April 2026
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Delhi Capitals (DC) opener KL Rahul on Saturday smashed his fastest hundred in IPL. He reached the three-figure mark off 47 deliveries against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. His previous fastest hundred in IPL had come for LSG against MI off 56 deliveries in an IPL 2022 match at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai.
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Video shows tourists running for safety as volcano erupts in Guatemala
A video showed a group of tourists running for safety after one of the most dangerous volcanoes in Latin America erupted in Guatemala. Thick clouds of ash were seen rising into the sky and debris falling down the slope of the volcano as the group rushed down the path nicknamed 'Death Trail'. No serious injuries were reported following the incident.
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05:11 pm Saturday, 25 April 2026
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A video showed a group of tourists running for safety after one of the most dangerous volcanoes in Latin America erupted in Guatemala. Thick clouds of ash were seen rising into the sky and debris falling down the slope of the volcano as the group rushed down the path nicknamed 'Death Trail'. No serious injuries were reported following the incident.
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Man waits hours at polling booth to catch wife who ran away 2 years ago in Bengal
A husband waited at a polling booth in West Bengal's Siliguri to intercept his wife, who'd eloped with another man two years ago, TOI reported. He reportedly pulled her hair and snatched her voter ID when she arrived, causing CAPF personnel to intervene. He apparently demanded she shouldn't vote until his name is removed as her husband from her EPIC.
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05:04 pm Saturday, 25 April 2026
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A husband waited at a polling booth in West Bengal's Siliguri to intercept his wife, who'd eloped with another man two years ago, TOI reported. He reportedly pulled her hair and snatched her voter ID when she arrived, causing CAPF personnel to intervene. He apparently demanded she shouldn't vote until his name is removed as her husband from her EPIC.
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KL Rahul smashes highest score by an Indian in IPL history
Delhi Capitals (DC) opener KL Rahul on Saturday smashed the highest-ever IPL score by an Indian. He scored 152*(67) against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in their IPL 2026 match at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. The previous record was held by SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) opener Abhishek Sharma, who had scored 141(55) against PBKS in an IPL 2025 match in Hyderabad.
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05:28 pm Saturday, 25 April 2026
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Delhi Capitals (DC) opener KL Rahul on Saturday smashed the highest-ever IPL score by an Indian. He scored 152*(67) against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in their IPL 2026 match at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. The previous record was held by SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) opener Abhishek Sharma, who had scored 141(55) against PBKS in an IPL 2025 match in Hyderabad.
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Indian Railways fined ₹60,000 over filthy toilets on AC train
Indian Railways has been fined ₹60,000 for "filthy and unusable" toilets on Jammu Tawi to Bandra Terminus Special AC Train due to which the complainant suffered severe physical discomfort, mental agony and harassment. The complainant said that despite repeated complaints to TTE no action was taken throughout the journey. The complainant had also received unsatisfactory response from Rail Madad.
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05:22 pm Saturday, 25 April 2026
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Indian Railways has been fined ₹60,000 for "filthy and unusable" toilets on Jammu Tawi to Bandra Terminus Special AC Train due to which the complainant suffered severe physical discomfort, mental agony and harassment. The complainant said that despite repeated complaints to TTE no action was taken throughout the journey. The complainant had also received unsatisfactory response from Rail Madad.
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College students raise ₹48 crore for AI social network on iMessage
Series, an AI-powered social networking app on iMessage, has raised $5.1 million (₹48 crore) in a pre-seed round. Founded by Yale University students Nathaneo Johnson and Sean Hargrow, the app lets users text an AI that matches them with like-minded people via swipeable "share" cards. Venmo Co-founder Iqram Magdon-Ismail and Reddit CEO Steve Huffman are among the investors.
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05:19 pm Saturday, 25 April 2026
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Series, an AI-powered social networking app on iMessage, has raised $5.1 million (₹48 crore) in a pre-seed round. Founded by Yale University students Nathaneo Johnson and Sean Hargrow, the app lets users text an AI that matches them with like-minded people via swipeable "share" cards. Venmo Co-founder Iqram Magdon-Ismail and Reddit CEO Steve Huffman are among the investors.
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Means you've lost courage: Sehwag on Gill not giving Prasidh another over
Ex-India cricketer Virender Sehwag criticised Shubman Gill's captaincy after RCB defeated GT in IPL 2026. Referring to Prasidh Krishna's bowling, Sehwag said, "If you think you cannot use a bowler because he has conceded 31 runs off two overs, then you have lost courage, right? That means you've given up." Notably, Manav Suthar conceded 15 runs in the 18th over.
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05:44 pm Saturday, 25 April 2026
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Ex-India cricketer Virender Sehwag criticised Shubman Gill's captaincy after RCB defeated GT in IPL 2026. Referring to Prasidh Krishna's bowling, Sehwag said, "If you think you cannot use a bowler because he has conceded 31 runs off two overs, then you have lost courage, right? That means you've given up." Notably, Manav Suthar conceded 15 runs in the 18th over.
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Was asked to remove 'janeu' before exam: Student appearing for CET in B'luru
A student appearing for Common Entrance Test (CET) in Bengaluru alleged that candidates wearing 'Janeu’ (a sacred thread) were asked to remove it before entering the exam centre at Krupanidhi College in Madivala. "They told me if you don't remove it, we won't allow you to write the exam," he claimed. Three professors have been suspended after complaints from parents.
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05:43 pm Saturday, 25 April 2026
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A student appearing for Common Entrance Test (CET) in Bengaluru alleged that candidates wearing 'Janeu’ (a sacred thread) were asked to remove it before entering the exam centre at Krupanidhi College in Madivala. "They told me if you don't remove it, we won't allow you to write the exam," he claimed. Three professors have been suspended after complaints from parents.
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US sanctions China's 2nd-largest 'teapot' refinery for buying Iranian oil
The US Treasury Department has sanctioned China's second-largest 'teapot' refinery, Hengli Petrochemical, for buying billions of dollars' worth of Iranian oil. Teapot refineries are small, independent plants that account for about a quarter of China's refining capacity. The agency also sanctioned about 40 shipping companies and vessels that operate as part of Iran's shadow fleet.
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05:40 pm Saturday, 25 April 2026
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The US Treasury Department has sanctioned China's second-largest 'teapot' refinery, Hengli Petrochemical, for buying billions of dollars' worth of Iranian oil. Teapot refineries are small, independent plants that account for about a quarter of China's refining capacity. The agency also sanctioned about 40 shipping companies and vessels that operate as part of Iran's shadow fleet.
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₹800 crore stuck in Paytm Payments Bank two years after halt: Report
Nearly two years after operations were halted, over ₹800 crore of customer funds remain stuck in Paytm Payments Bank, CNBC-TV18 reported citing sources. Around half is locked in frozen accounts, while another ₹400 crore reportedly remains unclaimed. There has been no meaningful drawdown in these balances over past year, despite customers being given opportunities to withdraw or transfer funds.
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05:39 pm Saturday, 25 April 2026
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Nearly two years after operations were halted, over ₹800 crore of customer funds remain stuck in Paytm Payments Bank, CNBC-TV18 reported citing sources. Around half is locked in frozen accounts, while another ₹400 crore reportedly remains unclaimed. There has been no meaningful drawdown in these balances over past year, despite customers being given opportunities to withdraw or transfer funds.
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Why exit polls for Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala & Puducherry are not out yet?
The exit polls of the recent Assembly elections in Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry are not out yet because of a ban by the Election Commission. The Election Commission has prohibited the conduct and publication of exit polls from April 9 until April 29 so that they don't influence ongoing voting. Exit polls may be out after April 29.
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05:37 pm Saturday, 25 April 2026
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The exit polls of the recent Assembly elections in Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry are not out yet because of a ban by the Election Commission. The Election Commission has prohibited the conduct and publication of exit polls from April 9 until April 29 so that they don't influence ongoing voting. Exit polls may be out after April 29.
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Delhi Capitals equal record for most consecutive IPL toss wins
Delhi Capitals (DC) won their ninth consecutive toss ahead of their IPL 2026 match against PBKS on Saturday. DC have now equalled the record held by SRH and CSK for the most consecutive toss wins (nine) in IPL history. DC, who are currently at sixth position on IPL 2026 points table, opted to bat against PBKS.
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News By: Neeraja Nath
05:32 pm Saturday, 25 April 2026
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Delhi Capitals (DC) won their ninth consecutive toss ahead of their IPL 2026 match against PBKS on Saturday. DC have now equalled the record held by SRH and CSK for the most consecutive toss wins (nine) in IPL history. DC, who are currently at sixth position on IPL 2026 points table, opted to bat against PBKS.
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05:32 pm Saturday, 25 April 2026
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Anushka seen doing 'money splashing' gesture after Padikkal's six, gets embarrassed on camera
Former RCB captain Virat Kohli's wife, actress Anushka Sharma, was seen doing a money-splashing gesture after Devdutt Padikkal hit a six during RCB's ninth over in their IPL 2026 match against GT in Bengaluru on Friday. She stopped and looked embarrassed on realising that the camera caught the moment. Notably, RCB won the match by five wickets.
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05:54 pm Saturday, 25 April 2026
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Former RCB captain Virat Kohli's wife, actress Anushka Sharma, was seen doing a money-splashing gesture after Devdutt Padikkal hit a six during RCB's ninth over in their IPL 2026 match against GT in Bengaluru on Friday. She stopped and looked embarrassed on realising that the camera caught the moment. Notably, RCB won the match by five wickets.
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Why could India experience more heat in 2026?
India could face difficult weather in 2026 as global climate signals point to possible return of El Nino, according to WMO. El Nino is a natural climate pattern where sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean become warmer than usual. India may experience weaker monsoon rainfall and higher temperatures and heat stress if current forecasts hold true.
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05:50 pm Saturday, 25 April 2026
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India could face difficult weather in 2026 as global climate signals point to possible return of El Nino, according to WMO. El Nino is a natural climate pattern where sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean become warmer than usual. India may experience weaker monsoon rainfall and higher temperatures and heat stress if current forecasts hold true.
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BJP took pics from Pinterest & shared them as Kejriwal's house: AAP
After BJP shared pictures and claimed they show Arvind Kejriwal's new "Sheesh Mahal 2", former Delhi CM and AAP leader Atishi said, "Funny thing is that these pictures aren't of Kejriwal ji's house, but downloaded from 'Pinterest'!" When they can't find anything against Kejriwal, they're making false claims based on images picked up from the internet, she added.
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06:13 pm Saturday, 25 April 2026
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After BJP shared pictures and claimed they show Arvind Kejriwal's new "Sheesh Mahal 2", former Delhi CM and AAP leader Atishi said, "Funny thing is that these pictures aren't of Kejriwal ji's house, but downloaded from 'Pinterest'!" When they can't find anything against Kejriwal, they're making false claims based on images picked up from the internet, she added.
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Pakistan Defence Minister meets official linked to terrorists, pic surfaces
Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif met Yasir Arafat Butt, an official who is linked to terrorists including Lashkar-e-Taiba founder and Mumbai attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed. A picture of Asif with Butt was shared by OsintTV. The meeting came hours after a video showed Butt with former DG of Pakistan's ISPR Asif Ghafoor.
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06:05 pm Saturday, 25 April 2026
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Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif met Yasir Arafat Butt, an official who is linked to terrorists including Lashkar-e-Taiba founder and Mumbai attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed. A picture of Asif with Butt was shared by OsintTV. The meeting came hours after a video showed Butt with former DG of Pakistan's ISPR Asif Ghafoor.
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