How is heatwave in India inflating people's budgets?
The ongoing heatwave in India is inflating people's budgets due to a 30-45% rise in monthly power bills as air conditioners use more units of electricity. The rising cost of vegetables and fruits as they rapidly get spoilt in heat is also having an impact. People choosing expensive AC cabs to avoid the heat is among one of the factors.
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08:37 pm Saturday, 25 April 2026
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The ongoing heatwave in India is inflating people's budgets due to a 30-45% rise in monthly power bills as air conditioners use more units of electricity. The rising cost of vegetables and fruits as they rapidly get spoilt in heat is also having an impact. People choosing expensive AC cabs to avoid the heat is among one of the factors.
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Karan Johar confirms 'Koffee with Karan' season 9
Karan Johar has confirmed that his celebrity talk show 'Koffee with Karan' would return with season 9 this year. Asked about the show's return, he said, "This year, Diwali, Season 9." Johar further said his 2006 film 'Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna', which starred Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, Preity Zinta and Abhishek Bachchan, is being adapted into a long-form series.
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08:35 pm Saturday, 25 April 2026
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Karan Johar has confirmed that his celebrity talk show 'Koffee with Karan' would return with season 9 this year. Asked about the show's return, he said, "This year, Diwali, Season 9." Johar further said his 2006 film 'Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna', which starred Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, Preity Zinta and Abhishek Bachchan, is being adapted into a long-form series.
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Gaza children losing their ability to speak due to war-related trauma: Report
Children in Gaza are losing their ability to speak due to war-related injuries or psychological trauma from Israeli attacks, Al Jazeera reported. Head injuries, neurological damage or repeated exposure to violence are hampering their ability to process or form words to communicate. A child psychotherapist said children who witnessed death or lost family members made silence their coping mechanism.
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08:34 pm Saturday, 25 April 2026
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Children in Gaza are losing their ability to speak due to war-related injuries or psychological trauma from Israeli attacks, Al Jazeera reported. Head injuries, neurological damage or repeated exposure to violence are hampering their ability to process or form words to communicate. A child psychotherapist said children who witnessed death or lost family members made silence their coping mechanism.
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I lost ₹565 crore, feel silly: Ex-Microsoft CEO Ballmer on being duped by startup founder
Microsoft ex-CEO Steve Ballmer said he was duped by a fintech startup founder, who pleaded guilty to fraud last year, and that he "felt silly". In a letter to a judge, he said he lost his entire $60 million (₹565 crore) investment in Aspiration Partners, founded by Joseph Sanberg. Sanberg allegedly used fake documents to hide the company's financial condition.
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News By: Mansi Agarwal
08:52 pm Saturday, 25 April 2026
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Microsoft ex-CEO Steve Ballmer said he was duped by a fintech startup founder, who pleaded guilty to fraud last year, and that he "felt silly". In a letter to a judge, he said he lost his entire $60 million (₹565 crore) investment in Aspiration Partners, founded by Joseph Sanberg. Sanberg allegedly used fake documents to hide the company's financial condition.
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08:52 pm Saturday, 25 April 2026
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US markets' 5 best & worst days linked to Trump's 'whims' since he became US Prez: Report
Since US President Donald Trump took office in January 2025, the five best and worst days for S&P 500 have been largely linked to his "whims" and comments, Bloomberg reported, citing Fundstrat Research's analysis."[Trump] has...market in a chokehold," an economic strategist at Fundstrat said, calling it "unprecedented". No US President, till Ronald Reagan, has affected the market like this.
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News By: Medhaa Gupta
08:50 pm Saturday, 25 April 2026
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Since US President Donald Trump took office in January 2025, the five best and worst days for S&P 500 have been largely linked to his "whims" and comments, Bloomberg reported, citing Fundstrat Research's analysis."[Trump] has...market in a chokehold," an economic strategist at Fundstrat said, calling it "unprecedented". No US President, till Ronald Reagan, has affected the market like this.
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08:50 pm Saturday, 25 April 2026
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Pine Labs acquires 100% stake in Shopflo for ₹88 crore
Global fintech platform Pine Labs acquired 100% stake in checkout optimisation startup Shopflo for around ₹88 crore in a cash deal, as part of its strategy to strengthen online merchant solutions. The move is expected to enhance checkout and payment capabilities for D2C brands. This will support Pine Labs' broader push to build an integrated commerce and full-stack payments platform.
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News By: Vinayak Nair
09:13 pm Saturday, 25 April 2026
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Global fintech platform Pine Labs acquired 100% stake in checkout optimisation startup Shopflo for around ₹88 crore in a cash deal, as part of its strategy to strengthen online merchant solutions. The move is expected to enhance checkout and payment capabilities for D2C brands. This will support Pine Labs' broader push to build an integrated commerce and full-stack payments platform.
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09:13 pm Saturday, 25 April 2026
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashes fastest hundred of IPL 2026, celebrates with 'heart' gesture
RR's 15-year-old opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed fastest hundred of IPL 2026, reaching the three-figure mark off 36 deliveries against SRH on Saturday. It's Sooryavanshi's second IPL hundred. He now holds the record for both the fastest and second-fastest hundreds by an Indian in IPL history, achieved off 35 and 36 balls. Sooryavanshi celebrated his 36-ball hundred with a heart gesture.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
09:06 pm Saturday, 25 April 2026
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RR's 15-year-old opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed fastest hundred of IPL 2026, reaching the three-figure mark off 36 deliveries against SRH on Saturday. It's Sooryavanshi's second IPL hundred. He now holds the record for both the fastest and second-fastest hundreds by an Indian in IPL history, achieved off 35 and 36 balls. Sooryavanshi celebrated his 36-ball hundred with a heart gesture.
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09:06 pm Saturday, 25 April 2026
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BJP MLA suffers burns while burning Rahul's effigy, rushed to hospital in UP
BJP MLA Anupama Jaiswal suffered minor burn injuries while torching the effigy of Opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav during a protest in the Bahraich district. She was rushed to a hospital as a precaution and is stable currently. The protest was called after the Opposition defeated the Bill linked to fast-track women's reservation in the Lok Sabha.
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News By: Ankit Tiwari
09:05 pm Saturday, 25 April 2026
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BJP MLA Anupama Jaiswal suffered minor burn injuries while torching the effigy of Opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav during a protest in the Bahraich district. She was rushed to a hospital as a precaution and is stable currently. The protest was called after the Opposition defeated the Bill linked to fast-track women's reservation in the Lok Sabha.
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Dawood associate Dola detained in Istanbul; India eyes extradition
Salim Dola, a close associate of Dawood Ibrahim, was detained in Istanbul in a major crackdown on international drug trafficking. Acting on an Interpol alert, Turkish authorities held him, but India may face hurdles in securing his extradition. Officials say Dola's interrogation could reveal key links in the global narcotics network.
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09:04 pm Saturday, 25 April 2026
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Salim Dola, a close associate of Dawood Ibrahim, was detained in Istanbul in a major crackdown on international drug trafficking. Acting on an Interpol alert, Turkish authorities held him, but India may face hurdles in securing his extradition. Officials say Dola's interrogation could reveal key links in the global narcotics network.
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09:04 pm Saturday, 25 April 2026
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Delhi records its hottest day of the year so far
Delhi saw its hottest day of the year so far, with Safdarjung recording a maximum temperature of 42.8°C. Several weather stations reported heatwave conditions across the city, even as the IMD has forecast rain from Monday to Wednesday. A yellow alert alert remains in place for Sunday, warning people of isolated heatwave conditions.
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News By: Ankush Verma
09:01 pm Saturday, 25 April 2026
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Delhi saw its hottest day of the year so far, with Safdarjung recording a maximum temperature of 42.8°C. Several weather stations reported heatwave conditions across the city, even as the IMD has forecast rain from Monday to Wednesday. A yellow alert alert remains in place for Sunday, warning people of isolated heatwave conditions.
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09:01 pm Saturday, 25 April 2026
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Badminton to switch to 15x3 scoring format from 2027
Badminton will switch from 21x3 to a new 15x3 scoring format from January 2027 onwards. This comes after the proposal was approved with 82.16% votes in favour at Badminton World Federation (BWF) Annual General Meeting in Denmark on Saturday. BWF had said earlier 15x3 format could make matches more exciting and competitive.
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News By: Neeraja Nath
09:43 pm Saturday, 25 April 2026
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Badminton will switch from 21x3 to a new 15x3 scoring format from January 2027 onwards. This comes after the proposal was approved with 82.16% votes in favour at Badminton World Federation (BWF) Annual General Meeting in Denmark on Saturday. BWF had said earlier 15x3 format could make matches more exciting and competitive.
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09:43 pm Saturday, 25 April 2026
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Dubai's war-triggered work-from-home comes to an end
Companies in the UAE are beginning to roll back work-from-home arrangements introduced during recent regional tensions, with firms in Dubai and Abu Dhabi asking employees to return to offices. Several international firms, including those based in US, have told staff to resume in-person work as early as next week. The work-from-home policy was widely adopted amid escalating Middle East war.
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News By: Daisy Mowke
09:32 pm Saturday, 25 April 2026
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Companies in the UAE are beginning to roll back work-from-home arrangements introduced during recent regional tensions, with firms in Dubai and Abu Dhabi asking employees to return to offices. Several international firms, including those based in US, have told staff to resume in-person work as early as next week. The work-from-home policy was widely adopted amid escalating Middle East war.
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09:32 pm Saturday, 25 April 2026
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JEE Main 2026 answer key out; Challenge window till Apr 28
The National Testing Agency released the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Paper 2 answer key and opened the objection window till April 27. Candidates can check responses and challenge questions by paying ₹200 per query. Valid objections will lead to revisions before the final key and results are declared.
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09:29 pm Saturday, 25 April 2026
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The National Testing Agency released the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Paper 2 answer key and opened the objection window till April 27. Candidates can check responses and challenge questions by paying ₹200 per query. Valid objections will lead to revisions before the final key and results are declared.
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TMC's Abhishek Banerjee mocks PM over Jhalmuri, Belur Math visit
Abhishek Banerjee sharpened his attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi by mocking his recent Bengal visits. He said election-time trips to Belur Math and a roadside jhalmuri stall would not impress voters. Banerjee also questioned the BJP's employment claims, noting the snack seller PM Modi met in Jhargram was from Bihar, not Bengal, despite promises of jobs in BJP-ruled states.
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09:20 pm Saturday, 25 April 2026
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Abhishek Banerjee sharpened his attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi by mocking his recent Bengal visits. He said election-time trips to Belur Math and a roadside jhalmuri stall would not impress voters. Banerjee also questioned the BJP's employment claims, noting the snack seller PM Modi met in Jhargram was from Bihar, not Bengal, despite promises of jobs in BJP-ruled states.
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09:20 pm Saturday, 25 April 2026
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Bengal will deliver TMC a record 4th term, says Abhishek Banerjee
Abhishek Banerjee has predicted a landslide victory for Trinamool Congress in West Bengal, saying it will win over 225 of state's 294 Assembly seats. Addressing a rally in Bally, he said TMC is set for fourth straight term. Banerjee also attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and claimed Bengal voters would reject the BJP when votes are counted on May 4.
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09:16 pm Saturday, 25 April 2026
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Abhishek Banerjee has predicted a landslide victory for Trinamool Congress in West Bengal, saying it will win over 225 of state's 294 Assembly seats. Addressing a rally in Bally, he said TMC is set for fourth straight term. Banerjee also attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and claimed Bengal voters would reject the BJP when votes are counted on May 4.
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Startup unveils ₹1.2 lakh headband that lets users 'control their dreams'
Prophetic has unveiled two headbands that it claims can help users "control their dreams". The devices send ultrasonic energy through the forehead and into the prefrontal cortex, pushing dreams into a more lucid state, the startup said. The Dual headband is priced at $449 (about ₹42,300), while the more advanced Phase will cost $1,299 (around ₹1.22 lakh).
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News By: Mansi Agarwal
09:57 pm Saturday, 25 April 2026
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Prophetic has unveiled two headbands that it claims can help users "control their dreams". The devices send ultrasonic energy through the forehead and into the prefrontal cortex, pushing dreams into a more lucid state, the startup said. The Dual headband is priced at $449 (about ₹42,300), while the more advanced Phase will cost $1,299 (around ₹1.22 lakh).
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09:57 pm Saturday, 25 April 2026
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Trump cancels US delegation's visit to Pakistan for Iran talks
US President Donald Trump told Fox News that he has cancelled special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner's trip to Pakistan for Iran talks. "I told my people we have all the cards. They can call us anytime they want, but you’re not going to be making any more 18-hour flights to sit around talking about nothing," he said.
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News By: Medhaa Gupta
09:54 pm Saturday, 25 April 2026
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US President Donald Trump told Fox News that he has cancelled special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner's trip to Pakistan for Iran talks. "I told my people we have all the cards. They can call us anytime they want, but you’re not going to be making any more 18-hour flights to sit around talking about nothing," he said.
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Have prepared largest missile strike in history against US and Israel: Iran
In a post on X, the Iranian Embassy in South Africa wrote, "Iran has prepared for the largest missile strike in history against Israel and US bases in West Asia." It said that the strike will be "launched immediately upon detecting any signs of an attack". Earlier, US President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran with no set deadline.
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News By: Ankush Verma
09:50 pm Saturday, 25 April 2026
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In a post on X, the Iranian Embassy in South Africa wrote, "Iran has prepared for the largest missile strike in history against Israel and US bases in West Asia." It said that the strike will be "launched immediately upon detecting any signs of an attack". Earlier, US President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran with no set deadline.
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What is the bribery case in which Reliance exec, DGCA official were arrested?
CBI arrested DGCA official Mudavath Devula and Reliance Industries executive Bharat Mathur in connection with a bribery case and seized ₹2.5 lakh. The duo had agreed on ₹5 lakh/application for processing three pending drone import applications by Asteria Aerospace, a Jio Platforms subsidiary. Mathur had met Devula at DGCA office and was assured approval and clearance on the same day.
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News By: Ishaan Mukherjee
09:46 pm Saturday, 25 April 2026
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CBI arrested DGCA official Mudavath Devula and Reliance Industries executive Bharat Mathur in connection with a bribery case and seized ₹2.5 lakh. The duo had agreed on ₹5 lakh/application for processing three pending drone import applications by Asteria Aerospace, a Jio Platforms subsidiary. Mathur had met Devula at DGCA office and was assured approval and clearance on the same day.
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09:46 pm Saturday, 25 April 2026
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Ready for talks with Putin in Azerbaijan, says Zelenskyy; Russia responds
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that he is ready to hold peace talks with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, in Azerbaijan if Moscow agrees to participate. In response, Russian Senator Vladimir Dzhabarov said that Russia can agree to send its negotiating group, provided Azerbaijan ensures their security. US-mediated talks between the two countries are currently stalled.
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News By: Mini Tiwari
09:45 pm Saturday, 25 April 2026
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that he is ready to hold peace talks with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, in Azerbaijan if Moscow agrees to participate. In response, Russian Senator Vladimir Dzhabarov said that Russia can agree to send its negotiating group, provided Azerbaijan ensures their security. US-mediated talks between the two countries are currently stalled.
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