1st batch of made-in-Lucknow BrahMos missiles delivered to Army

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the manufacturing of the BrahMos missile has begun in Lucknow, and the first batch of the missiles has been delivered to the Indian Army. "Safeguarding national interests requires coordinated efforts across all sections of society," Rajnath added. The missile can travel at speeds of up to 2.8 Mach and can hit multiple targets, News18 reported.
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04:14 pm Monday, 13 April, 2026

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Sensex ends 700 points lower, Nifty falls 208 points after US-Iran talks fail

BSE Sensex plunged 702 points on Monday to close at 76,847.57, while Nifty 50 index fell 208 points to close at 23,842.65. The fall comes as US-Iran peace talks failed in Islamabad and US threatened a blockade of Strait of Hormuz, leading to a spike in crude prices above $100/barrel. Auto and Oil and Gas indices were among top losers.
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04:10 pm Monday, 13 April, 2026

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We've enough oil for 3 months, can you endure?: Iran on US blockade plan

Iran reacted after US President Donald Trump announced a US Navy blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. "Iran has enough oil stored on tankers at sea to sell for three months...Are you sure that you and your allies can endure that period?" it said. Iran added that if its ports are threatened, no ports in the Gulf will be safe.
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04:08 pm Monday, 13 April, 2026

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Job fears drove 44% of Gen Z to disrupt company AI plans: Survey

A recent report titled, "AI adoption in the enterprise" by AI agent firm Writer and Workplace Intelligence surveyed 2,400 knowledge workers across US, UK, Europe. It found that 29% of employees, including 44% of Gen Z, admitted to sabotaging their company's AI strategy amid job fears. Also, 76% of C-suite said employee sabotage poses serious threat to their company's future.
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04:04 pm Monday, 13 April, 2026

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PM Modi surprises newlyweds after coming to their wedding unannounced in Siliguri

PM Narendra Modi surprised a newlywed couple after coming to their wedding unannounced in West Bengal's Siliguri on Sunday. PM Modi was in the city for a rally ahead of the state elections. A viral video showed PM Modi greeting the guests and apologising for inconvenience to them due to strict security protocol during his stay at the same resort.
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04:22 pm Monday, 13 April, 2026

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Iran mocks Trump, says 'Blocking the Strait is our job, not yours'

Iran's Embassy in Zimbabwe mocked US President Donald Trump after he announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz following the failure of peace talks with Iran. "Blocking the strait is our job...not yours," it said. Trump had earlier said the US would blockade ships entering or exiting Iranian ports from April 13 at 10:00 AM ET (7:30 PM IST).
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
04:21 pm Monday, 13 April, 2026

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US giant GE Aerospace signs contract with IAF for Tejas jets, engines to be repaired in India

US giant GE Aerospace announced on Monday that it signed a contract with IAF to establish a depot facility in India for F404-IN20 engines that are used in Tejas fighter jets. "Once operational, the facility will eliminate the need to depend on the overseas repair centres, significantly improving turnaround times," it said. The facility will be owned by IAF.
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04:21 pm Monday, 13 April, 2026

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How did Haryana's recent wage hike lead to protests by Noida factory workers?

Protests by factory workers for wage hikes turned violent in parts of Noida on Monday. Recently, the Nayab Singh Saini-led Haryana government announced a 35% increase in minimum wages across all worker categories. Several protesters in Noida said the disparity in wages has become difficult to justify, especially as workers in neighbouring Haryana now earn more.
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04:18 pm Monday, 13 April, 2026

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Artificial sweeteners may harm future generations: Study

A study warned that common artificial sweeteners like sucralose and stevia may alter gene expression and potentially raise diabetes risk in future generations. The research, published in Frontiers in Nutrition, was conducted on mice. It also revealed changes in the gut microbiome, with fewer beneficial compounds and, particularly with sucralose, more disease-causing bacteria in the mice's faeces.
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News By: Pravel Jain
04:44 pm Monday, 13 April, 2026

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Factories tell us 'Don't come next time' if we're unwell: Noida worker amid protests

Factory worker Surender Kashyap, who is among the workers protesting in Noida, said factories tell workers not to come next time if they are unwell. "They set a target for 70 pieces an hour, and if we don’t supply, they humiliate us," Surender added. "For years, they've given a mere ₹320 hike...They force us to work at night," he stated.
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04:40 pm Monday, 13 April, 2026

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Workers protesting in Noida complain about LPG prices, ask 'How do we manage?'

Factory workers who protested in Noida on Monday complained about rising prices of LPG cylinders amid the West Asia war. "I earn ₹13,000, pay rent of ₹4,000...a gas cylinder now costs ₹400, how should we manage?" said one worker. "Now, we're getting a big cylinder for ₹5,000 on the black market...We're not getting cylinders," said another who earns ₹20,000.
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04:36 pm Monday, 13 April, 2026

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Formula 1 will return to India in 2027: Govt

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has said that Formula 1 will return to India in 2027. "There will be an F1 race in India in 2027. First race will be at Buddh International Circuit," he said. "It will take another six months to work out the modalities. The government will help in getting the tax relaxations [for the organisers]," he added.
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04:35 pm Monday, 13 April, 2026

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Thief's neck gets stuck between shutter, wall after trying to rob UP clinic, left dangling for hrs

A minor boy was rescued after his neck got stuck between the shutter and the wall while allegedly trying to rob a clinic in UP's Ghaziabad. The boy was left dangling there for hours until the clinic staff arrived in the morning and found him there. A complaint hasn't been filed in the matter yet. The boy was reportedly injured.
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04:31 pm Monday, 13 April, 2026

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Larger conspiracy to revive Naxalism: UP CM Adityanath on Noida factory workers' protest

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath hinted at a "larger conspiracy" to revive Naxalism amid the factory workers' protest in Noida. "There's a possibility that misleading and disruptive elements were involved in some recent protests," he said on Sunday. Notably, authorities across industrial regions were placed on high alert as the protests have been ongoing for three to four days.
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News By: Garima Garg
04:30 pm Monday, 13 April, 2026

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Voters' have right to be on electoral rolls, we can't get blinded by elections: SC

During a hearing on West Bengal SIR exercise, the Supreme Court underlined that voters have a right to be on the electoral rolls, adding that it can't be blinded by the dust of impending polls. SC said the right to remain a voter where a person is born is not only a constitutional right, but also an emotional one.
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04:55 pm Monday, 13 April, 2026

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Congress issues whip to MPs for April 16-18 special Parliament session

The Congress on Monday issued a whip to all its MPs in the Lok Sabha, directing them to be present for a special Parliament sitting from April 16 to 18. Calling it "most important," the party said key issues would be discussed and voted upon, urging members to attend "without fail" from 11 am till adjournment and support its stand.
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
04:51 pm Monday, 13 April, 2026

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SA won't allow Starlink to be licensed as I'm not Black: Elon Musk

Billionaire Elon Musk criticised the South African government over Starlink licensing. "South Africa won't allow Starlink to be licensed, even though I was born there, simply because I'm not Black!" he claimed. Musk added, "We were offered...the opportunity to bribe our way to a license by pretending that a Black guy runs Starlink SA, but I've refused to do so."
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News By: Pravel Jain
05:13 pm Monday, 13 April, 2026

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UP Police flags 2 Congress-linked X accounts for spreading rumours about Noida protests

The Uttar Pradesh Police on Monday flagged two Congress-linked X accounts for allegedly spreading rumours in connection with the recent factory workers’ protest in Noida, adding that legal action is being taken against them. Stating that the police have not resorted to firing anywhere during the protests, the Uttar Pradesh Police asked people to not spread rumours or misleading information.
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News By: Jayant Singh
05:10 pm Monday, 13 April, 2026

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Watched 'Jana Nayagan' clips, its 3-hour TVK propaganda: Kasthuri

Actress and BJP politician Kasthuri Shankar admitted to watching leaked clips from 'Jana Nayagan', and called the movie a "three-hour-long propaganda" for Vijay's party TVK. She said, "I can tell you that if [the film] is seen by public, it's beneficial to TVK, not BJP or DMK." This comes after six people were arrested for leaking and circulating the film.
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News By: Ishita Ranganath
05:07 pm Monday, 13 April, 2026

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Will India get impacted by US' Strait of Hormuz blockade?

The impact of US' Strait of Hormuz blockade on India can stretch beyond crude oil. Due to the disruption, the cost shock for oil can be immediate that can lead to fuel price hike and inflation. Disruption in LNG supply can impact power generation, fertiliser production and city gas distribution. LPG supply disruption can have a direct impact on households.
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05:05 pm Monday, 13 April, 2026

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