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Drones hit one of world's greatest super-giant oil fields in Iraq: Report

Three workers have been injured after two drones hit the North Rumaila oilfield in southern Iraq on Saturday, Reuters reported, citing sources. The Rumaila oilfield is one of the world's greatest super-giant oil fields in Iraq. This comes as another drone hit oil storage facilities of foreign companies in Basra, causing a fire to break out, the report stated.
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News By: Medhaa Gupta
05:13 pm Saturday, 04 April, 2026

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MLA smells water & refuses to drink in Jaipur as sewage mixes with drinking water

Civil Lines MLA Gopal Sharma visited Jaipur's Sushilpura area where hundreds of people fell ill after sewage water allegedly got mixed with drinking water in Ward 45 of the locality. In a symbolic protest, some residents asked Sharma to drink the same water being supplied to their homes. He refused to drink the water from the glass.
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
05:12 pm Saturday, 04 April, 2026

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US' Chinook helicopters parked in Kuwait destroyed, claims Iran; shares pics

US' CH-47 Chinook helicopters stationed in Kuwait had been targeted by Iran, claimed Tasnim News Agency, which is associated with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. It also shared images of the helicopters' wreckage. This comes as Iran shot down two US fighter jets, an F-15 and an A-10 Warthog attack aircraft. Iran reportedly captured one of the fighter jet pilots.
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News By: Ankit Tiwari
05:08 pm Saturday, 04 April, 2026

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Metro services extended till 2 am for RCB-CSK IPL match in B'luru

The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited has extended metro timings till 2 am for the RCB-CSK IPL 2026 match at M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday. Last trains from Whitefield (Kadugodi) and Bommasandra will depart at 12.30 am on Monday, and from Challaghatta, Silk Institute and Madavara at 12.45 am. The last train from RV Road will depart at 2 am.
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News By: Pravel Jain
05:07 pm Saturday, 04 April, 2026

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US pilots safer in our custody than under Trump: Iran after downing 2 US fighter jets

Iran's Embassy in Pakistan responded to a post by a woman who called on people to pray for US pilots after Iran downed two US fighter jets. "Be sure your sons are more in danger with DJ Trump than in custody in Iran...We know how to treat captives in custody with dignity and respect," the embassy wrote.
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News By: Ankush Verma
05:25 pm Saturday, 04 April, 2026

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We're deeply grateful to Pak, our position being misrepresented by US media: Iran

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Saturday said the country never refused to go to Pakistan for mediation talks amid Middle East war. "Iran's position is being misrepresented...by US media. We're deeply grateful to Pakistan for its efforts," he wrote. "What we care about are the terms of a conclusive and lasting end to the illegal war," Araghchi added.
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News By: Daisy Mowke
05:17 pm Saturday, 04 April, 2026

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Desert turns white in Jaisalmer after heavy rain & hailstorm

Rajasthan's Jaisalmer witnessed heavy rain and hailstorm on Friday, with visuals showing parts of the desert turning white. The unseasonal rain has damaged crops like cumin and isabgol. The farmers said the crops were ready for harvest, with some claiming that they had already harvested them and left them in the fields. The weather department has issued an orange alert.
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News By: Ankit Tiwari
05:42 pm Saturday, 04 April, 2026

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Who are only 2 left-handed chess players at Candidates Tournament?

Chinese Grandmaster Wei Yi in the men's event and Kazakhstani Grandmaster Bibisara Assaubayeva in the women's are the only two left-handed players at this year's Candidates Tournament. Meanwhile, the Indians featuring in the event are R Praggnanandhaa, Divya Deshmukh and Vaishali Rameshbabu. The tournament is taking place in Cyprus from March 28 to April 16.
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News By: Pravel Jain
05:33 pm Saturday, 04 April, 2026

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When will you groom Jaiswal?: Yuvraj as he urges clarity on Kohli, Rohit's WC plans

Yuvraj Singh urged clarity on ODI future of senior players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. He noted management must communicate transition plans while stressing the need for younger players to get enough game time ahead of World Cup 2027. "Yashasvi Jaiswal scored century in his last ODI, but he is sitting out. When will you groom Jaiswal?" Yuvraj asked.
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News By: Neeraja Nath
05:30 pm Saturday, 04 April, 2026

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Electric lights of human activity on Earth seen from Moon-bound Artemis II

NASA has shared a picture of Earth taken from Moon-bound Artemis II. "Even in darkness, we glow. In this image of Earth taken by...Artemis II crew, we can see the electric lights of human activity. In the lower right, sunlight illuminates the limb of the planet," NASA wrote on X. Four astronauts are aboard the Orion spacecraft of Artemis II.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
05:59 pm Saturday, 04 April, 2026

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Vijay scolds security as old man gets pushed at Puducherry rally

A video showing actor-turned-politician Vijay scolding his security personnel has surfaced online after an elderly man was pushed aside by them during his rally in Puducherry. His actions were praised online, with one saying, "His care for his people never fades." Vijay announced his political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), in 2024, which has fielded candidates for Puducherry elections.
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News By: Ankit Tiwari
05:58 pm Saturday, 04 April, 2026

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Ronaldo gets closer to 1,000 career goals with brace vs Al-Najma

Five-time Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo marked his return from a month-long injury absence by scoring twice in the second half as Al-Nassr beat Al-Najma 5-2 in the Saudi Pro League. The Portuguese forward had missed the club's previous two league games and Portugal's friendlies against Mexico and the US. With these goals, the 41-year-old now has 967 career goals.
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05:58 pm Saturday, 04 April, 2026

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What is Form 121 and how it will change TDS filing for taxpayers?

Form 121 is a new unified self-declaration replacing Forms 15G and 15H to help eligible taxpayers avoid tax deducted at source (TDS) on certain incomes if their total income is below the taxable limit. It allows individuals of all ages to declare non-deduction of TDS. Earlier, those below 60 submitted Form 15G, while senior citizens used Form 15H.
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News By: Mansi Agarwal
05:45 pm Saturday, 04 April, 2026

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What is the significance of FIDE Candidates Tournament?

Candidates Tournament is an eight-player, double round-robin event organised by FIDE. The Candidates Tournament is important because it selects the challenger for the World Championship match. Top finishes at tournaments like FIDE World Cup qualify for Candidates. The winner of Candidates 2026 will play India's D Gukesh and China's Ju Wenjun at the respective World Chess Championship matches.
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News By: Neeraja Nath
06:02 pm Saturday, 04 April, 2026

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Making AI scapegoat for layoffs is lazy way out for some CEOs: Salesforce CEO

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff has said that it's "too easy" to make AI the scapegoat for layoffs, adding, "I think for some CEOs, it's the lazy way out." He also shared the three reasons behind job cuts related to AI, i.e, when costs are "too high", financial commitments to data centres and rebalancing the workforce to reflect changes in AI.
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News By: Medhaa Gupta
06:01 pm Saturday, 04 April, 2026

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Radioactive fallout will end life in gulf nations: Iran as US strikes near nuclear plant

Reacting to US-Israeli airstrike near the Iranian nuclear power plant, Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said, "Israel-US have bombed our Bushehr plant four times now. Radioactive fallout will end life in GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) capitals, not Tehran." "Remember the Western outrage about hostilities near Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine?" he added.
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News By: Ankit Tiwari
06:26 pm Saturday, 04 April, 2026

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US state allows AI chatbot to renew prescriptions for mental health drugs

The US state of Utah has launched a one-year pilot allowing an AI chatbot to renew prescriptions for some psychiatric medications, including those for anxiety and depression. Developed by the Legion Health startup, the chatbot cannot issue new prescriptions. It will also escalate cases to a human clinician if it detects suicidality, severe side effects, or upon patient request.
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News By: Mansi Agarwal
06:19 pm Saturday, 04 April, 2026

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Italy head coach resigns after team fails to qualify for 3rd straight FIFA WC

Italy head coach Gennaro Gattuso resigned days after the team failed to qualify for a third consecutive FIFA World Cup. "With a heavy heart, having failed to achieve the goal...I consider my time as coach of the national team to be over," he said. Gattuso, part of Italy's 2006 World Cup-winning squad, was appointed head coach in June 2025.
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News By: Neeraja Nath
06:43 pm Saturday, 04 April, 2026

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Iran attacks Israel-linked vessel in Strait of Hormuz

Iran attacked ​an Israel-affiliated ‌vessel with a ​drone ​in the Strait ⁠of Hormuz, ​setting ​the ship on fire, Iran's ​state ​media said, ⁠citing the commander of ​the ​Revolutionary ⁠Guards navy. "A drone struck the vessel...linked to the Zionist regime in...the Strait of Hormuz; the ship caught fire," the Guards' naval forces said, adding that the ship was called MSC Ishyka.
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News By: Daisy Mowke
06:35 pm Saturday, 04 April, 2026

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Having kids doesn't boost happiness, study finds

Having children does not affect a person's hedonic wellbeing (happiness, optimism) and life satisfaction, as per a study published in the journal Evolutionary Psychology. Moreover, people without children reported a slightly higher relationship satisfaction, it found. It, however, noted a small positive effect in eudaimonic wellbeing (sense of meaning and purpose in life), especially in women.
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News By: Medhaa Gupta
06:51 pm Saturday, 04 April, 2026

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