US-Iran peace talks begin in Pakistan after 5-hour delay
US President Donald Trump and the Iranian state-media have announced that peace talks between the two countries have started in Pakistan. Iranian state-media claimed the talks began after "intensive consultations, a reduction in Israel's attacks on Lebanon, and the US side's acceptance of unfreezing Iranian assets". Trump said that the negotiations began after a delay of five hours.
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US President Donald Trump and the Iranian state-media have announced that peace talks between the two countries have started in Pakistan. Iranian state-media claimed the talks began after "intensive consultations, a reduction in Israel's attacks on Lebanon, and the US side's acceptance of unfreezing Iranian assets". Trump said that the negotiations began after a delay of five hours.
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Thank you people of India for your sympathy and solidarity: Iran's envoy
Iran's Ambassador to India Mohammad Fathali said in a video, "I consider it my duty to express sincere gratitude to people and...Government of India for their sympathy and solidarity." "Embassy of Iran in Delhi utilised voluntary contributions from people of India to purchase medicines...People of India have demonstrated they're reliable and compassionate partners in times of hardship," he added.
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06:41 pm Saturday, 11 April, 2026
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Iran's Ambassador to India Mohammad Fathali said in a video, "I consider it my duty to express sincere gratitude to people and...Government of India for their sympathy and solidarity." "Embassy of Iran in Delhi utilised voluntary contributions from people of India to purchase medicines...People of India have demonstrated they're reliable and compassionate partners in times of hardship," he added.
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Global delegates laud India's electoral process, call it 'true festival of democracy'
A team of 38 global delegates from 22 countries has praised India's electoral process, calling it "a true festival of democracy" after they watched the elections in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry. "One of the great things about India is the use of EVMs," one of them said. "We're very impressed with how the polling stations have been organised," another stated.
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06:36 pm Saturday, 11 April, 2026
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A team of 38 global delegates from 22 countries has praised India's electoral process, calling it "a true festival of democracy" after they watched the elections in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry. "One of the great things about India is the use of EVMs," one of them said. "We're very impressed with how the polling stations have been organised," another stated.
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UK pauses handover of Chagos Islands to Mauritius after Trump's opposition
UK has paused its plan to hand over Chagos Islands, hosting the strategic Diego Garcia US-UK military base, to Mauritius after US President Donald Trump's opposition. The deal, which involves a cost of $136 million to lease back the joint military base, requires Washington's backing. Trump had criticised the deal calling it an "act of total weakness" and "great stupidity".
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06:31 pm Saturday, 11 April, 2026
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UK has paused its plan to hand over Chagos Islands, hosting the strategic Diego Garcia US-UK military base, to Mauritius after US President Donald Trump's opposition. The deal, which involves a cost of $136 million to lease back the joint military base, requires Washington's backing. Trump had criticised the deal calling it an "act of total weakness" and "great stupidity".
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First Indian LPG tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz since US-Iran ceasefire announcement
LPG tanker Jag Vikram has crossed the Strait of Hormuz, becoming the first India-flagged vessel to cross the strait since the announcement of the temporary two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, according to ship tracking data. Jag Vikram could be carrying up around 20,000 tonnes of LPG, according to reports.
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06:31 pm Saturday, 11 April, 2026
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LPG tanker Jag Vikram has crossed the Strait of Hormuz, becoming the first India-flagged vessel to cross the strait since the announcement of the temporary two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, according to ship tracking data. Jag Vikram could be carrying up around 20,000 tonnes of LPG, according to reports.
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IAS officer Aradhana Das accused of cheating man of ₹95 lakh on promise of giving land
An IAS officer currently serving as Additional Secretary in Odisha State Home Department has been accused of cheating a man of ₹95 lakh. Aradhana Das allegedly cheated the differently-abled person by taking money on pretext of providing land. She allegedly failed to deliver land, spent the money, and didn't return it. Das is accused of issuing abusive threats to complainant.
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07:13 pm Saturday, 11 April, 2026
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An IAS officer currently serving as Additional Secretary in Odisha State Home Department has been accused of cheating a man of ₹95 lakh. Aradhana Das allegedly cheated the differently-abled person by taking money on pretext of providing land. She allegedly failed to deliver land, spent the money, and didn't return it. Das is accused of issuing abusive threats to complainant.
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ChatGPT launch sparked ferocious pressure race among AI labs: Google's Demis
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis said ChatGPT's viral 2022 launch triggered a "ferocious commercial pressure race" among AI labs. "And then on top of that, there are geopolitical issues like the US-China race...So there's sort of multiple levels of...pressure to...move fast," he stated. He added that the ideal scenario would have been to build AGI "in a careful scientific way".
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07:09 pm Saturday, 11 April, 2026
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Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis said ChatGPT's viral 2022 launch triggered a "ferocious commercial pressure race" among AI labs. "And then on top of that, there are geopolitical issues like the US-China race...So there's sort of multiple levels of...pressure to...move fast," he stated. He added that the ideal scenario would have been to build AGI "in a careful scientific way".
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Long queues for free food at Rameshwaram Cafe’s new Bengaluru outlet
Long queues were seen outside Rameshwaram Cafe's new outlet in Bengaluru's Bommasandra, as it offered complimentary food trials before opening to the public. The video showing the rush outside the outlet surfaced online. "Once in 5 years, people don't have the same patience to wait in line to vote," a person reacted to the video.
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07:27 pm Saturday, 11 April, 2026
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Long queues were seen outside Rameshwaram Cafe's new outlet in Bengaluru's Bommasandra, as it offered complimentary food trials before opening to the public. The video showing the rush outside the outlet surfaced online. "Once in 5 years, people don't have the same patience to wait in line to vote," a person reacted to the video.
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Traffic advisory issued in Delhi for 'Main Bhi Ambedkar’ marathon on April 12
A traffic advisory has been issued in Delhi for the 'Main Bhi Ambedkar’ marathon from 06:30 AM to 11:00 AM on April 12. Diversions will be in place at multiple points, including ITO, Rajghat, ISBT, Tis Hazari and Mori Gate. The commuters have been advised to use alternate routes via Outer Ring Road, Mall Road and other available corridors.
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07:17 pm Saturday, 11 April, 2026
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A traffic advisory has been issued in Delhi for the 'Main Bhi Ambedkar’ marathon from 06:30 AM to 11:00 AM on April 12. Diversions will be in place at multiple points, including ITO, Rajghat, ISBT, Tis Hazari and Mori Gate. The commuters have been advised to use alternate routes via Outer Ring Road, Mall Road and other available corridors.
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I was given out on close call on Ranji Trophy debut: LSG's Mukul
Recalling his Ranji Trophy debut, LSG's Mukul Choudhary said umpire made the wrong call and he was given out on a close decision. "I only got one innings...You can't judge anyone from one innings and no one said much either," he added. Mukul made his Ranji Trophy debut for Rajasthan in 2023 against Chhattisgarh, scoring two runs in first innings.
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07:42 pm Saturday, 11 April, 2026
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Recalling his Ranji Trophy debut, LSG's Mukul Choudhary said umpire made the wrong call and he was given out on a close decision. "I only got one innings...You can't judge anyone from one innings and no one said much either," he added. Mukul made his Ranji Trophy debut for Rajasthan in 2023 against Chhattisgarh, scoring two runs in first innings.
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Govt hikes export duty on diesel, ATF
The duty on export of diesel has been increased from ₹21.5/litre to ₹55.5/litre. Duty on ATF (Aviation Turbine Fuel) has been increased from ₹29.5/litre to ₹42/litre. The Special Additional Excise Duty on high-speed diesel has been raised to ₹24 per litre, while the Road and Infrastructure Cess now stands at ₹36 per litre, according to Economic Times.
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07:40 pm Saturday, 11 April, 2026
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The duty on export of diesel has been increased from ₹21.5/litre to ₹55.5/litre. Duty on ATF (Aviation Turbine Fuel) has been increased from ₹29.5/litre to ₹42/litre. The Special Additional Excise Duty on high-speed diesel has been raised to ₹24 per litre, while the Road and Infrastructure Cess now stands at ₹36 per litre, according to Economic Times.
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PBKS thrash SRH by 6 wickets, chase down 200+ total for 10th time
PBKS sealed a six-wicket victory over SRH in IPL 2026 match on Saturday. Despite a strong start, SRH posted 219-6 in 20 overs as PBKS' Shashank Singh shifted the momentum by dismissing Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head. PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer smashed 69*(33), helping his team chase down 200+ total for the 10th time in IPL in 18.5 overs.
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07:33 pm Saturday, 11 April, 2026
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PBKS sealed a six-wicket victory over SRH in IPL 2026 match on Saturday. Despite a strong start, SRH posted 219-6 in 20 overs as PBKS' Shashank Singh shifted the momentum by dismissing Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head. PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer smashed 69*(33), helping his team chase down 200+ total for the 10th time in IPL in 18.5 overs.
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PM Modi's convoy gives way to ambulance during roadshow in Bengal
A video showed the convoy of Prime Minister Narendra Modi giving way to an ambulance during his roadshow in West Bengal's Siliguri on Saturday. The ambulance was seen passing adjacent to the car in which PM Modi was sitting. This comes before the West Bengal Assembly elections, scheduled to be held in two phases on April 23 and 29.
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A video showed the convoy of Prime Minister Narendra Modi giving way to an ambulance during his roadshow in West Bengal's Siliguri on Saturday. The ambulance was seen passing adjacent to the car in which PM Modi was sitting. This comes before the West Bengal Assembly elections, scheduled to be held in two phases on April 23 and 29.
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Which startups raised the most funding this week?
Fintech startup KreditBee became a unicorn after raising $280 million this week. Other startups that secured major funding include deeptech firm Nava ($22 million), defence tech company Tsecond.ai ($21.5 million) and Aman Gupta's venture OFF/BEAT (around $10.7 million). Food brand Pluckk and accounting tech startup Atlas raised about $10.7 million and $6 million, respectively.
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07:49 pm Saturday, 11 April, 2026
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Fintech startup KreditBee became a unicorn after raising $280 million this week. Other startups that secured major funding include deeptech firm Nava ($22 million), defence tech company Tsecond.ai ($21.5 million) and Aman Gupta's venture OFF/BEAT (around $10.7 million). Food brand Pluckk and accounting tech startup Atlas raised about $10.7 million and $6 million, respectively.
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Nepal PM Balen Shah accepts PM Modi's invite to visit India
Nepal PM Balen Shah has accepted PM Narendra Modi's invite to visit India, the country's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal said, calling the invitation a positive step. PM Modi had congratulated Gen Z-backed Shah after he became the youngest Nepal PM last month. "I look forward to working closely with you to take India-Nepal friendship...[to] greater heights," PM Modi had said.
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08:07 pm Saturday, 11 April, 2026
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Nepal PM Balen Shah has accepted PM Narendra Modi's invite to visit India, the country's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal said, calling the invitation a positive step. PM Modi had congratulated Gen Z-backed Shah after he became the youngest Nepal PM last month. "I look forward to working closely with you to take India-Nepal friendship...[to] greater heights," PM Modi had said.
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What are features of Vande Bharat Sleeper train approved for Mumbai-Bengaluru?
Vande Bharat Sleeper train, approved for the Mumbai–Bengaluru route, has 16 coaches with a capacity of 823 passengers, and is capable of reaching 180 kmph. It has a Kavach automatic train protection system and CCTV surveillance in all coaches. It features ergonomically designed cushioned berths, automatic doors with vestibules between coaches, and advanced suspension system to minimise jerks.
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08:07 pm Saturday, 11 April, 2026
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Vande Bharat Sleeper train, approved for the Mumbai–Bengaluru route, has 16 coaches with a capacity of 823 passengers, and is capable of reaching 180 kmph. It has a Kavach automatic train protection system and CCTV surveillance in all coaches. It features ergonomically designed cushioned berths, automatic doors with vestibules between coaches, and advanced suspension system to minimise jerks.
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US warship attempts to cross Hormuz amid peace talks in Pak, turns back after Iran's warning
A US warship tried to cross the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran-US peace talks in Pakistan but it turned back after Iran's warning, Iranian state-media reported. The US warship was sailing near Fujairah port in the UAE and moving toward the strait. Iran warned it will strike the warship within 30 minutes if it crosses the strait.
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08:18 pm Saturday, 11 April, 2026
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A US warship tried to cross the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran-US peace talks in Pakistan but it turned back after Iran's warning, Iranian state-media reported. The US warship was sailing near Fujairah port in the UAE and moving toward the strait. Iran warned it will strike the warship within 30 minutes if it crosses the strait.
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2 US warships cross Strait of Hormuz in 1st such transit since Middle East war: Report
Two US warships have passed through the Strait of Hormuz, the first such transit since the Middle East war began, The Wall Street Journal reported. This comes as US President Donald Trump said that US had started "clearing out" the strategic waterway. The US Navy guided-missile destroyers passed through the strait with no issues reported, the report added.
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Two US warships have passed through the Strait of Hormuz, the first such transit since the Middle East war began, The Wall Street Journal reported. This comes as US President Donald Trump said that US had started "clearing out" the strategic waterway. The US Navy guided-missile destroyers passed through the strait with no issues reported, the report added.
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How long did the rupee take to fall by ₹10 at different points?
Indian rupee moved from ₹45 in July 2000 to ₹55 against US dollar by May 2012 (11 years 10 months). It touched ₹65 by August 2013 (1 year 3 months), ₹75 by March 2020 (6 years 7 months), ₹85 by December 2024 (4 years 9 months), ₹95 by March 2026 (1 year 3 months), according to data shared by Groww.
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08:46 pm Saturday, 11 April, 2026
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Indian rupee moved from ₹45 in July 2000 to ₹55 against US dollar by May 2012 (11 years 10 months). It touched ₹65 by August 2013 (1 year 3 months), ₹75 by March 2020 (6 years 7 months), ₹85 by December 2024 (4 years 9 months), ₹95 by March 2026 (1 year 3 months), according to data shared by Groww.
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Show 'jhadu' to those who stop from voting, says Mamata; locals show it to TMC leaders: BJP
BJP's Amit Malviya shared a video and said that West Bengal CM & TMC leader Mamata Banerjee had asked people to show brooms to those who stop them from voting. "[People] picked up the broom, and...used it to chase away Trinamool leaders...asking for votes," he claimed. Rarely have words come back to haunt someone so prophetically, he said.
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08:45 pm Saturday, 11 April, 2026
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BJP's Amit Malviya shared a video and said that West Bengal CM & TMC leader Mamata Banerjee had asked people to show brooms to those who stop them from voting. "[People] picked up the broom, and...used it to chase away Trinamool leaders...asking for votes," he claimed. Rarely have words come back to haunt someone so prophetically, he said.
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