Ex-IAS officer Subodh arrested after multi-city hunt in ₹20,000-crore Jal Jeevan Mission scam
Rajasthan's Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested ex-IAS officer Subodh Agarwal from Delhi after a multi-city hunt over the alleged ₹20,000-crore Jal Jeevan Mission scam. ACB said two private firms submitted fake completion certificates, a letter of award issued by IRCON with their bid documents for allegedly getting contracts under the mission in connivance with Rajasthan's PHED officials.
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Rajasthan's Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested ex-IAS officer Subodh Agarwal from Delhi after a multi-city hunt over the alleged ₹20,000-crore Jal Jeevan Mission scam. ACB said two private firms submitted fake completion certificates, a letter of award issued by IRCON with their bid documents for allegedly getting contracts under the mission in connivance with Rajasthan's PHED officials.
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Sensex ends 900 points higher, Nifty closes above 24,000
Benchmark indices ended in the green on Friday, with Sensex surging 918 points to 77,550.25 and Nifty rising 275 points to 24,050.6. The gains come a day after both indices posted losses amid concerns over the viability of the two-week ceasefire between Iran and the US. Asian Paints and ICICI Bank were among the top gainers on Sensex.
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Benchmark indices ended in the green on Friday, with Sensex surging 918 points to 77,550.25 and Nifty rising 275 points to 24,050.6. The gains come a day after both indices posted losses amid concerns over the viability of the two-week ceasefire between Iran and the US. Asian Paints and ICICI Bank were among the top gainers on Sensex.
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Stupid people with low IQs: Trump in post blasting US media figures over Iran war criticism
In a post criticising US media figures Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens, and Alex Jones for criticising Iran war, US President Donald Trump called them "stupid people with low IQs". "They don't have what it takes, and they never did! They've all been thrown off Television," he wrote, adding, "They're NUT JOBS, TROUBLEMAKERS, and will say anything...for...cheap publicity."
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03:42 pm Friday, 10 April, 2026
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In a post criticising US media figures Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens, and Alex Jones for criticising Iran war, US President Donald Trump called them "stupid people with low IQs". "They don't have what it takes, and they never did! They've all been thrown off Television," he wrote, adding, "They're NUT JOBS, TROUBLEMAKERS, and will say anything...for...cheap publicity."
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03:42 pm Friday, 10 April, 2026
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ASI beaten by MLC & his aides after he asks them to close shop in Bihar
ASI Vikram Paswan was beaten by MLC Kalam Qureshi and his associates after he asked them to close a shop in Gaya, Bihar. Paswan's uniform was torn and his hand was broken in the incident. He has been admitted to a hospital in serious condition. Two people have been arrested in connection with the matter.
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03:39 pm Friday, 10 April, 2026
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ASI Vikram Paswan was beaten by MLC Kalam Qureshi and his associates after he asked them to close a shop in Gaya, Bihar. Paswan's uniform was torn and his hand was broken in the incident. He has been admitted to a hospital in serious condition. Two people have been arrested in connection with the matter.
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FIFA adds new, even more expensive WC ticket tiers amid criticism
FIFA has introduced new, even more expensive ticket tiers for this year's World Cup, with "front category" seats costing up to $4,105 (₹3.8 lakh) for the US opener against Paraguay in California. Last week, FIFA had asked for a top price of $2,735 for category 1 tickets for the match. Notably, the move comes amid criticism over high ticket prices.
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03:39 pm Friday, 10 April, 2026
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FIFA has introduced new, even more expensive ticket tiers for this year's World Cup, with "front category" seats costing up to $4,105 (₹3.8 lakh) for the US opener against Paraguay in California. Last week, FIFA had asked for a top price of $2,735 for category 1 tickets for the match. Notably, the move comes amid criticism over high ticket prices.
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Sit quietly, keep paying ₹15,000 and be happy: SC to man seeking divorce after 16-year separation
The Supreme Court declined to grant divorce to a 54-year-old man separated from his wife for 16 years, telling him to "sit quietly, keep paying ₹15,000 maintenance, and be happy." The man, earning ₹65,000 monthly with no pension cited temperamental differences. His wife, however, told the court she was willing to resume the marriage.
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03:35 pm Friday, 10 April, 2026
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The Supreme Court declined to grant divorce to a 54-year-old man separated from his wife for 16 years, telling him to "sit quietly, keep paying ₹15,000 maintenance, and be happy." The man, earning ₹65,000 monthly with no pension cited temperamental differences. His wife, however, told the court she was willing to resume the marriage.
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David Warner gets out for golden duck in PSL days after getting arrested for drunk driving
Karachi Kings (KK) captain David Warner got out for a golden duck against Peshawar Zalmi (PZ) on his return to PSL. This comes days after Warner was arrested in Australia during the PSL break for drunk driving. KK lost the match against PZ by 159 runs. Warner is due to appear in court in Australia on May 7.
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03:55 pm Friday, 10 April, 2026
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Karachi Kings (KK) captain David Warner got out for a golden duck against Peshawar Zalmi (PZ) on his return to PSL. This comes days after Warner was arrested in Australia during the PSL break for drunk driving. KK lost the match against PZ by 159 runs. Warner is due to appear in court in Australia on May 7.
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Justice Varma resigns the day he was to defend himself in cash-at-home case
Justice Yashwant Varma of Allahabad High Court resigned on day he was set to begin his defence, a year after a stash of burnt cash was recovered from his official residence, NDTV reported, citing a source. An impeachment motion was introduced in Parliament last year, and he was given time from April 10 to April 14 to present his side.
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03:54 pm Friday, 10 April, 2026
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Justice Yashwant Varma of Allahabad High Court resigned on day he was set to begin his defence, a year after a stash of burnt cash was recovered from his official residence, NDTV reported, citing a source. An impeachment motion was introduced in Parliament last year, and he was given time from April 10 to April 14 to present his side.
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Ranveer Singh to file revised apology in 'Kantara' mimicry row
Actor Ranveer Singh on Friday informed the Karnataka High Court that he is willing to file a revised apology over the mimicry of the 'Kantara' Daiva scene. This comes after the complainant had raised objections over the tone of Ranveer's initial apology, claiming it lacked sincerity. An FIR was filed against Ranveer for hurting the sentiments of the Kannadiga community.
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03:53 pm Friday, 10 April, 2026
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Actor Ranveer Singh on Friday informed the Karnataka High Court that he is willing to file a revised apology over the mimicry of the 'Kantara' Daiva scene. This comes after the complainant had raised objections over the tone of Ranveer's initial apology, claiming it lacked sincerity. An FIR was filed against Ranveer for hurting the sentiments of the Kannadiga community.
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Reliance Retail now 7th most valuable privately held firm globally with $100-bn valuation
Reliance Retail has been ranked seventh among the world's 100 most valuable privately held, venture capital-backed companies, according to a list released by Stanford Graduate School of Business. Reliance Retail has surpassed a post-money valuation of $100 billion and is placed in "hectocorn" category. OpenAI, SpaceX, Anthropic, ByteDance, Databricks and xAI are top five hectocorns on the list.
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03:48 pm Friday, 10 April, 2026
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Reliance Retail has been ranked seventh among the world's 100 most valuable privately held, venture capital-backed companies, according to a list released by Stanford Graduate School of Business. Reliance Retail has surpassed a post-money valuation of $100 billion and is placed in "hectocorn" category. OpenAI, SpaceX, Anthropic, ByteDance, Databricks and xAI are top five hectocorns on the list.
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Residents in Islamabad confined to homes, blue book protocol for VIPs ahead of US-Iran talks
Residents in parts of Rawalpindi and Islamabad were confined to homes after authorities imposed security measures ahead of US-Iran talks in Pakistan's capital, reported Dawn. Roads leading to Nur Khan Airbase were reportedly sealed with containers and barbed wire. A "blue book" protocol would be extended to delegates, which refers to high-security VIP treatment and arrangements for VVIPs.
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03:47 pm Friday, 10 April, 2026
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Residents in parts of Rawalpindi and Islamabad were confined to homes after authorities imposed security measures ahead of US-Iran talks in Pakistan's capital, reported Dawn. Roads leading to Nur Khan Airbase were reportedly sealed with containers and barbed wire. A "blue book" protocol would be extended to delegates, which refers to high-security VIP treatment and arrangements for VVIPs.
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SC summons Ghaziabad police commissioner for 'insensitive' probe in 4-yr-old's rape case
The Supreme Court on Friday slammed the Ghaziabad police for the "insensitive approach" in the investigation of the rape and murder case of a four-year-old girl. The court summoned senior officials, including the police commissioner, on April 13 in connection with the case. The court observed that a probe by SIT or a central agency was needed in the case.
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04:28 pm Friday, 10 April, 2026
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The Supreme Court on Friday slammed the Ghaziabad police for the "insensitive approach" in the investigation of the rape and murder case of a four-year-old girl. The court summoned senior officials, including the police commissioner, on April 13 in connection with the case. The court observed that a probe by SIT or a central agency was needed in the case.
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India issues statement on situation in Lebanon, says 'deeply concerned'
Issuing a statement on the current situation in Lebanon, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "We're deeply concerned by reports of a large number of civilian casualties in Lebanon." "As a troop contributing country to...UNIFIL that is invested in Lebanon's peace...the direction of events is very disturbing. India has...emphasised the protection of civilians as foremost priority," he added.
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04:26 pm Friday, 10 April, 2026
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Issuing a statement on the current situation in Lebanon, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "We're deeply concerned by reports of a large number of civilian casualties in Lebanon." "As a troop contributing country to...UNIFIL that is invested in Lebanon's peace...the direction of events is very disturbing. India has...emphasised the protection of civilians as foremost priority," he added.
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US Army tests AI chatbot trained on real missions to guide soldiers in battle
The US Army is developing an AI chatbot trained on real mission data to guide soldiers in combat, Wired reported, citing officials. Named Victor, it draws on lessons from past operations, including the Ukraine-Russia war. Soldiers can ask about mission planning or equipment setup, with the chatbot offering answers and linking to insights from other service members.
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04:20 pm Friday, 10 April, 2026
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The US Army is developing an AI chatbot trained on real mission data to guide soldiers in combat, Wired reported, citing officials. Named Victor, it draws on lessons from past operations, including the Ukraine-Russia war. Soldiers can ask about mission planning or equipment setup, with the chatbot offering answers and linking to insights from other service members.
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India shifts from traditional port to integrated maritime logistic
As India celebrated its 63rd National Maritime Day on April 5, 2026, the spotlight shifted once more on a sector that silently energises nearly 90% of the country's trade. India made significant strides to improve port infrastructure. Major ports capable of delivering a total capacity of 2.8 billion tonnes per year have improved, embraced digitalisation and become more efficient.
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As India celebrated its 63rd National Maritime Day on April 5, 2026, the spotlight shifted once more on a sector that silently energises nearly 90% of the country's trade. India made significant strides to improve port infrastructure. Major ports capable of delivering a total capacity of 2.8 billion tonnes per year have improved, embraced digitalisation and become more efficient.
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What is blue book protocol invoked by Pak ahead of US-Iran talks?
Blue book protocol, which has been invoked by Pakistan ahead of US-Iran talks, serves as definitive guide for protecting high-level dignitaries, including President, PM and visiting foreign Heads of State. Its goals are to prevent bodily harm, "embarrassing incidents" or any disruption to VVIP's scheduled movements. The protocol includes guidelines, such as checking any food served to VVIP.
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04:47 pm Friday, 10 April, 2026
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Blue book protocol, which has been invoked by Pakistan ahead of US-Iran talks, serves as definitive guide for protecting high-level dignitaries, including President, PM and visiting foreign Heads of State. Its goals are to prevent bodily harm, "embarrassing incidents" or any disruption to VVIP's scheduled movements. The protocol includes guidelines, such as checking any food served to VVIP.
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X's Community Notes face govt crackdown under IT rules tweaks: Report
The proposed amendments to India's IT Rules, 2021, could bring X's fact-checking tool, Community Notes, under government oversight, Hindustan Times reported, citing an official. Notes related to news, politics, public policy or official claims could face scrutiny. If found unlawful under the amended framework, such notes could be taken down by the government.
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News By: Mansi Agarwal
05:09 pm Friday, 10 April, 2026
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The proposed amendments to India's IT Rules, 2021, could bring X's fact-checking tool, Community Notes, under government oversight, Hindustan Times reported, citing an official. Notes related to news, politics, public policy or official claims could face scrutiny. If found unlawful under the amended framework, such notes could be taken down by the government.
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World no. 25 Ayush beats world no. 4 Christie to reach Badminton Asia C'ships semis
India's Ayush Shetty defeated world number four Jonatan Christie to enter the men's singles semi-finals of the Badminton Asia Championships 2026 on Friday. The 20-year-old, who is ranked 25th, beat Indonesia's Christie 23-21, 21-17. Shetty, who is the reigning US Open Super 300 champion, had beaten 20th-ranked Chi Yu Jen of Chinese Taipei in the round of 16 on Thursday.
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05:24 pm Friday, 10 April, 2026
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India's Ayush Shetty defeated world number four Jonatan Christie to enter the men's singles semi-finals of the Badminton Asia Championships 2026 on Friday. The 20-year-old, who is ranked 25th, beat Indonesia's Christie 23-21, 21-17. Shetty, who is the reigning US Open Super 300 champion, had beaten 20th-ranked Chi Yu Jen of Chinese Taipei in the round of 16 on Thursday.
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Swiggy Co-founder Nandan Reddy resigns
Swiggy Co-founder Lakshmi Nandan Reddy Obul has resigned from the food delivery platform to pursue other projects. According to an exchange filing, he has stepped down from his roles as Whole Time Director and Head of Innovation. Separately, Co-founder Phani Kishan Addepalli and CFO Rahul Bothra have been appointed as additional directors.
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05:48 pm Friday, 10 April, 2026
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Swiggy Co-founder Lakshmi Nandan Reddy Obul has resigned from the food delivery platform to pursue other projects. According to an exchange filing, he has stepped down from his roles as Whole Time Director and Head of Innovation. Separately, Co-founder Phani Kishan Addepalli and CFO Rahul Bothra have been appointed as additional directors.
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6 killed, several missing as boat capsizes on Yamuna river in UP's Mathura
At least six people died, and several others went missing after a boat carrying pilgrims from Punjab capsized on the Yamuna River in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura on Friday. Mathura DM CP Singh said that 16–17 people have been rescued alive. He added that around 30 people from Ludhiana were boating in two boats when one of the boats collapsed.
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05:47 pm Friday, 10 April, 2026
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At least six people died, and several others went missing after a boat carrying pilgrims from Punjab capsized on the Yamuna River in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura on Friday. Mathura DM CP Singh said that 16–17 people have been rescued alive. He added that around 30 people from Ludhiana were boating in two boats when one of the boats collapsed.
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