Track 2 informal channels active between India & Pak despite poor ties: Report
Track 2 channels between India and Pakistan are active even though ties between both countries have deteriorated, Wion reported. The report claimed that the Indian and Pakistani teams met in Doha in February. The term Track 2 was coined by American diplomat Joseph Montville in 1981. The talks involve informal talks between non-officials and are aimed at "building trust".
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Track 2 channels between India and Pakistan are active even though ties between both countries have deteriorated, Wion reported. The report claimed that the Indian and Pakistani teams met in Doha in February. The term Track 2 was coined by American diplomat Joseph Montville in 1981. The talks involve informal talks between non-officials and are aimed at "building trust".
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NIA to probe judicial officers hostage case in West Bengal's Malda
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar transferred the investigation into the alleged gherao of judicial officers in West Bengal’s Malda to National Investigation Agency (NIA), PTI reported, citing an official. A team is expected to reach the state on Friday. This comes after Supreme Court criticised the state government over nine-hour gherao of judicial officers performing SIR duties in Malda.
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Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar transferred the investigation into the alleged gherao of judicial officers in West Bengal’s Malda to National Investigation Agency (NIA), PTI reported, citing an official. A team is expected to reach the state on Friday. This comes after Supreme Court criticised the state government over nine-hour gherao of judicial officers performing SIR duties in Malda.
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Finn Allen breaks record for smashing most runs in 1st over for KKR
KKR opener Finn Allen on Thursday broke the record for smashing most runs in the first over of an IPL innings for KKR. He scored 24 runs in the first over of KKR's innings in their IPL 2026 match against SRH at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. He slammed three fours and two sixes on the bowling of David Payne.
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KKR opener Finn Allen on Thursday broke the record for smashing most runs in the first over of an IPL innings for KKR. He scored 24 runs in the first over of KKR's innings in their IPL 2026 match against SRH at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. He slammed three fours and two sixes on the bowling of David Payne.
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No oil or gas back then, is Trump sure he wants to turn back time?: Iran on 'Stone Age' remark
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi responded to US President Donald Trump's remark on bringing Iran back to Stone Age. "There's one striking difference between the present and the Stone Age: There was no oil or gas being pumped in Middle East back then," Araghchi said. "Are [Trump] and [his supporters] sure...they want to turn back the clock?" he added.
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08:26 am Friday, 03 April, 2026
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Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi responded to US President Donald Trump's remark on bringing Iran back to Stone Age. "There's one striking difference between the present and the Stone Age: There was no oil or gas being pumped in Middle East back then," Araghchi said. "Are [Trump] and [his supporters] sure...they want to turn back the clock?" he added.
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Iran says it attacked Oracle data centre in Dubai, govt denies
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targeted US tech giant Oracle's data centre in Dubai, Iranian state media has claimed amid the ongoing war. Meanwhile, Dubai government dismissed claims, stating that reports suggesting the IRGC had carried out or tried any attack on the data centre were "fake news".
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08:18 am Friday, 03 April, 2026
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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targeted US tech giant Oracle's data centre in Dubai, Iranian state media has claimed amid the ongoing war. Meanwhile, Dubai government dismissed claims, stating that reports suggesting the IRGC had carried out or tried any attack on the data centre were "fake news".
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Abhishek Sharma fined 25% of match fee for using obscene language
SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) opener Abhishek Sharma has been fined 25% of his match fee for using obscene language in their IPL 2026 match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Kolkata on Thursday. Abhishek has also accumulated one demerit point for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct. SRH defeated KKR by 65 runs in the match.
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08:17 am Friday, 03 April, 2026
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SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) opener Abhishek Sharma has been fined 25% of his match fee for using obscene language in their IPL 2026 match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Kolkata on Thursday. Abhishek has also accumulated one demerit point for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct. SRH defeated KKR by 65 runs in the match.
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Why are Artemis II astronauts wearing orange on Moon mission?
Artemis II astronauts are wearing spacesuits which are of 'international orange' colour, a vivid reddish-orange hue widely used in aerospace and marine industries. NASA said the suits are orange specifically to make crew members easily visible in ocean during splashdown recovery. The fluorescent shade is extremely rare, making it stand out against dark ocean water, sky and natural landscapes.
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08:42 am Friday, 03 April, 2026
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Artemis II astronauts are wearing spacesuits which are of 'international orange' colour, a vivid reddish-orange hue widely used in aerospace and marine industries. NASA said the suits are orange specifically to make crew members easily visible in ocean during splashdown recovery. The fluorescent shade is extremely rare, making it stand out against dark ocean water, sky and natural landscapes.
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US fires Army chief, 2 other generals amid war
US Army Chief of Staff Randy George was fired by US' War Secretary Pete Hegseth amid the Middle East war, officials said. Hegseth has also fired General David Hodne, who leads the army's Transformation and Training Command, and Major General William Green, head of the army's Chaplain Corps, they added.
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08:39 am Friday, 03 April, 2026
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US Army Chief of Staff Randy George was fired by US' War Secretary Pete Hegseth amid the Middle East war, officials said. Hegseth has also fired General David Hodne, who leads the army's Transformation and Training Command, and Major General William Green, head of the army's Chaplain Corps, they added.
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Himachal passes bill to deny pension to MLAs disqualified under anti-defection law
The Himachal Pradesh Assembly has passed a bill that would stop pension benefits for MLAs disqualified under the anti-defection law. Currently, under Section 6-B of the 1971 Act, former MLAs are entitled to a monthly pension of ₹50,000 for their first term, along with an additional ₹1,000 per month for each extra year of service.
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08:37 am Friday, 03 April, 2026
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The Himachal Pradesh Assembly has passed a bill that would stop pension benefits for MLAs disqualified under the anti-defection law. Currently, under Section 6-B of the 1971 Act, former MLAs are entitled to a monthly pension of ₹50,000 for their first term, along with an additional ₹1,000 per month for each extra year of service.
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Trump issues new attack threat to Iran, says 'bridges next, then electric power plants'
US President Donald Trump has issued a new threat to Iran, stating, "Our Military...hasn't even started destroying what's left in Iran." "Bridges next, then Electric Power Plants! New Regime leadership knows what has to be done, and has to be done, FAST," he added. This comes after strikes on the B1 Bridge, which is Middle East's tallest bridge in Iran.
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08:56 am Friday, 03 April, 2026
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US President Donald Trump has issued a new threat to Iran, stating, "Our Military...hasn't even started destroying what's left in Iran." "Bridges next, then Electric Power Plants! New Regime leadership knows what has to be done, and has to be done, FAST," he added. This comes after strikes on the B1 Bridge, which is Middle East's tallest bridge in Iran.
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Italy football chief resigns after team fails to qualify for 3rd straight WC
Italian Football Federation (FIGC) President Gabriele Gravina resigned on Thursday after the team failed to qualify for a third straight FIFA World Cup. Gravina, in charge of the FIGC since 2018, had been urged by the government to step down after Italy's defeat in the playoff against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Meanwhile, Gianluigi Buffon also resigned as the team's delegation chief.
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08:53 am Friday, 03 April, 2026
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Italian Football Federation (FIGC) President Gabriele Gravina resigned on Thursday after the team failed to qualify for a third straight FIFA World Cup. Gravina, in charge of the FIGC since 2018, had been urged by the government to step down after Italy's defeat in the playoff against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Meanwhile, Gianluigi Buffon also resigned as the team's delegation chief.
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US imposes 100% tariffs on imports of branded medicines, lists how firms can bypass them
US President Donald Trump has announced 100% tariffs on branded medicines and their ingredients to mark the first anniversary of his 'Liberation Day' tariffs. Foreign manufacturers must reduce medicine prices and shift production to US to avoid the 100% tariffs, which will be effective in 120-180 days. Companies in EU, Japan, South Korea and Switzerland will face only 15% tariffs.
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US President Donald Trump has announced 100% tariffs on branded medicines and their ingredients to mark the first anniversary of his 'Liberation Day' tariffs. Foreign manufacturers must reduce medicine prices and shift production to US to avoid the 100% tariffs, which will be effective in 120-180 days. Companies in EU, Japan, South Korea and Switzerland will face only 15% tariffs.
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Pak struggles with oil supply, hikes petrol & diesel prices by up to PKR 184.5/litre
Pakistan is continuing to struggle with crude oil supply despite its attempt to negotiate a truce in the Middle East war. The country's Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik announced a PKR 137.24 hike in petrol prices to PKR 458.41/litre and a PKR 184.49 hike in diesel prices to PKR 520.35/litre. Kerosene prices were increased by 8.22% to PKR 457.80/litre.
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Pakistan is continuing to struggle with crude oil supply despite its attempt to negotiate a truce in the Middle East war. The country's Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik announced a PKR 137.24 hike in petrol prices to PKR 458.41/litre and a PKR 184.49 hike in diesel prices to PKR 520.35/litre. Kerosene prices were increased by 8.22% to PKR 457.80/litre.
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FIR filed against social media influencers for sharing 'defamatory posts' against FSSAI
Delhi Police filed an FIR against social media influencers engaged in alleged unauthorised circulation of official documents of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. It alleged a coordinated conspiracy, also involving insiders, to defame FSSAI and undermine public trust in India's food safety framework. Police flagged X accounts, including @NalinisKitchen, @khurpenchh among others.
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09:28 am Friday, 03 April, 2026
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Delhi Police filed an FIR against social media influencers engaged in alleged unauthorised circulation of official documents of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. It alleged a coordinated conspiracy, also involving insiders, to defame FSSAI and undermine public trust in India's food safety framework. Police flagged X accounts, including @NalinisKitchen, @khurpenchh among others.
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Price of physical cargoes of oil hits highest level since 2008 financial crisis
The price of physical cargoes of Brent crude jumped to $141.36/barrel, the highest level since the 2008 global financial crisis, according to S&P Global. The jump signals that buyers are paying high premiums to purchase crude as the Strait of Hormuz's closure sparks new supply concerns. The price reflects demand for Brent oil set to be delivered in 10-30 days.
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The price of physical cargoes of Brent crude jumped to $141.36/barrel, the highest level since the 2008 global financial crisis, according to S&P Global. The jump signals that buyers are paying high premiums to purchase crude as the Strait of Hormuz's closure sparks new supply concerns. The price reflects demand for Brent oil set to be delivered in 10-30 days.
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Moon-bound astronaut's Microsoft Outlook crashes aboard Artemis II spacecraft
Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman contacted the mission control after Microsoft Outlook crashed on his personal computing device (PCD) aboard the Orion spacecraft. Wiseman reported two instances of Outlook running, with neither of them functioning. The mission control remoted into his device and resolved the issue. Notably, the toilet fan on the spacecraft also jammed on Day 1.
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09:20 am Friday, 03 April, 2026
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Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman contacted the mission control after Microsoft Outlook crashed on his personal computing device (PCD) aboard the Orion spacecraft. Wiseman reported two instances of Outlook running, with neither of them functioning. The mission control remoted into his device and resolved the issue. Notably, the toilet fan on the spacecraft also jammed on Day 1.
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Humans go beyond low Earth orbit for 1st time in over 50 years as Artemis II heads towards Moon
Humans have ventured beyond low Earth orbit for the first time in over 50 years as the Artemis II spacecraft completed its translunar injection burn on April 2 and headed toward the Moon. The burn lasted about 5 minutes and 49 seconds. The four-member crew is on an approximately 10-day mission to fly around the Moon and return.
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Humans have ventured beyond low Earth orbit for the first time in over 50 years as the Artemis II spacecraft completed its translunar injection burn on April 2 and headed toward the Moon. The burn lasted about 5 minutes and 49 seconds. The four-member crew is on an approximately 10-day mission to fly around the Moon and return.
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Dust storm and strong winds hit Delhi-NCR, rain expected today
Dust storm and strong winds hit Delhi-NCR on Friday. Large parts of Delhi-NCR witnessed reduced visibility as dust storm moved through the region. According to IMD, thunderstorms accompanied by rainfall are expected on Friday night and continue into Saturday. Daytime temperatures on Friday are expected to remain slightly lower, with maximum readings between 32°C and 34°C.
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09:19 am Friday, 03 April, 2026
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Dust storm and strong winds hit Delhi-NCR on Friday. Large parts of Delhi-NCR witnessed reduced visibility as dust storm moved through the region. According to IMD, thunderstorms accompanied by rainfall are expected on Friday night and continue into Saturday. Daytime temperatures on Friday are expected to remain slightly lower, with maximum readings between 32°C and 34°C.
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Google unveils 'most intelligent' open models that run offline on phones
Google released Gemma 4, calling it their "most intelligent open models to date". They are available in four sizes, Effective 2B (E2B), Effective 4B (E4B), 26B Mixture of Experts (MoE) and 31B Dense. Gemma 4 supports high-quality offline code and delivers frontier-level capability at far smaller sizes. E2B and E4B models are designed to run on phones.
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09:44 am Friday, 03 April, 2026
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Google released Gemma 4, calling it their "most intelligent open models to date". They are available in four sizes, Effective 2B (E2B), Effective 4B (E4B), 26B Mixture of Experts (MoE) and 31B Dense. Gemma 4 supports high-quality offline code and delivers frontier-level capability at far smaller sizes. E2B and E4B models are designed to run on phones.
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Amazon imposes 3.5% surcharge on third-party sellers as Iran war pushes fuel prices higher
Amazon will now impose a 3.5% "fuel and logistics-related surcharge" to the fees it collects from third-party sellers, as the Middle East war has driven oil prices higher. Effective April 17, the surcharge will apply to sellers in the US and Canada. Amazon called the surcharge "temporary" and said it was "meaningfully lower" than levies applied by other major carriers.
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09:43 am Friday, 03 April, 2026
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Amazon will now impose a 3.5% "fuel and logistics-related surcharge" to the fees it collects from third-party sellers, as the Middle East war has driven oil prices higher. Effective April 17, the surcharge will apply to sellers in the US and Canada. Amazon called the surcharge "temporary" and said it was "meaningfully lower" than levies applied by other major carriers.
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