Which countries are likely to be most affected by US blockade of Strait of Hormuz?
China, Iran's largest oil buyer, is likely to get most affected by US' naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz. A blockade would cut off the supply for China, which continued to receive shipments through the strait since the war began. India, which doesn't directly buy oil from Iran, will experience secondary effects like inflation and hike in fuel prices.
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06:41 pm Monday, 13 April, 2026
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China, Iran's largest oil buyer, is likely to get most affected by US' naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz. A blockade would cut off the supply for China, which continued to receive shipments through the strait since the war began. India, which doesn't directly buy oil from Iran, will experience secondary effects like inflation and hike in fuel prices.
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Which key items became costlier or cheaper as retail inflation hits 3.4% in March?
India's year-on-year inflation rate, based on CPI, rose to 3.40% in March. The main items with low inflation were onion (-27.76%), potato (-18.98%), garlic (-10.18%), arhar/tur (-9.56%), peas/chickpeas (-7.87%). Meanwhile, the key items with high inflation were silver jewellery (148.61%), gold/diamond/platinum jewellery (45.92%), Coconut: copra (45.52%), tomato (35.99%) and cauliflower (34.11%).
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06:32 pm Monday, 13 April, 2026
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India's year-on-year inflation rate, based on CPI, rose to 3.40% in March. The main items with low inflation were onion (-27.76%), potato (-18.98%), garlic (-10.18%), arhar/tur (-9.56%), peas/chickpeas (-7.87%). Meanwhile, the key items with high inflation were silver jewellery (148.61%), gold/diamond/platinum jewellery (45.92%), Coconut: copra (45.52%), tomato (35.99%) and cauliflower (34.11%).
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Indian techie, who worked as swimming coach, drowns in US on 26th birthday
A software engineer from Andhra Pradesh drowned at a waterfall in US' Missouri while celebrating his 26th birthday. Singireddy Sai Sriharikrishna, who had also worked as a swimming coach while studying in US, was accompanied by two Telugu colleagues who tried to rescue him but failed. He had moved to US in 2022 for Master's and had recently begun working.
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06:47 pm Monday, 13 April, 2026
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A software engineer from Andhra Pradesh drowned at a waterfall in US' Missouri while celebrating his 26th birthday. Singireddy Sai Sriharikrishna, who had also worked as a swimming coach while studying in US, was accompanied by two Telugu colleagues who tried to rescue him but failed. He had moved to US in 2022 for Master's and had recently begun working.
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Rohit Sharma to undergo scans after injury, may miss MI-PBKS match
MI opener Rohit Sharma is likely to miss his team's upcoming encounter against PBKS on Thursday after suffering a hamstring injury during MI-RCB IPL 2026 match on Sunday. Rohit, who retired hurt in the sixth over of MI's innings while batting on 19(13), will undergo scans, with his participation in MI-PBKS match depending on the scan results.
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News By: Neeraja Nath
07:05 pm Monday, 13 April, 2026
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MI opener Rohit Sharma is likely to miss his team's upcoming encounter against PBKS on Thursday after suffering a hamstring injury during MI-RCB IPL 2026 match on Sunday. Rohit, who retired hurt in the sixth over of MI's innings while batting on 19(13), will undergo scans, with his participation in MI-PBKS match depending on the scan results.
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RCB's Tim David fined 25% of his match fee for disobeying umpires in match against MI
RCB's Tim David has been fined 25% of his match fee and handed one demerit point for breaching IPL's Code of Conduct in their IPL match against MI. He was found guilty of disobeying umpires on two occasions, during 18th and 20th overs, by refusing to hand over ball despite repeated requests. He admitted to the offence and accepted sanction.
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07:00 pm Monday, 13 April, 2026
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RCB's Tim David has been fined 25% of his match fee and handed one demerit point for breaching IPL's Code of Conduct in their IPL match against MI. He was found guilty of disobeying umpires on two occasions, during 18th and 20th overs, by refusing to hand over ball despite repeated requests. He admitted to the offence and accepted sanction.
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Tata Sons Chairman Chandrasekaran issues statement on TCS sexual abuse case, calls it 'anguishing'
Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran issued a statement on sexual harassment and conversion case that emerged in the Nashik office of TCS, and called the incident "gravely concerning and anguishing". "The Tata Group maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of coercion or misconduct by its employees. A thorough investigation is underway to establish the facts," he said.
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07:21 pm Monday, 13 April, 2026
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Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran issued a statement on sexual harassment and conversion case that emerged in the Nashik office of TCS, and called the incident "gravely concerning and anguishing". "The Tata Group maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of coercion or misconduct by its employees. A thorough investigation is underway to establish the facts," he said.
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We want more salary, why are police beating us: Factory worker at Noida protest
One of the factory worker who is protesting in Noida for an increase in their wages said that they want more salary and questioned why the police were beating them. Stating that she was hit in her legs, the woman claimed that they are finding it difficult to sustain, as cylinders, vegetables, and other things have become expensive.
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07:20 pm Monday, 13 April, 2026
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One of the factory worker who is protesting in Noida for an increase in their wages said that they want more salary and questioned why the police were beating them. Stating that she was hit in her legs, the woman claimed that they are finding it difficult to sustain, as cylinders, vegetables, and other things have become expensive.
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Iran's President comes to Pope's defence after Trump says 'he's not doing good job'
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian condemned the insult of Pope Leo XIV after US President Donald Trump said he doesn't "think Pope Leo XIV is doing a very good job". "I declare that the desecration of Jesus, the prophet of peace and brotherhood, isn't acceptable to any free person," he posted on X. Pope Leo XIV said he doesn't fear Trump.
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07:18 pm Monday, 13 April, 2026
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Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian condemned the insult of Pope Leo XIV after US President Donald Trump said he doesn't "think Pope Leo XIV is doing a very good job". "I declare that the desecration of Jesus, the prophet of peace and brotherhood, isn't acceptable to any free person," he posted on X. Pope Leo XIV said he doesn't fear Trump.
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Kejriwal argues for himself before same judge whose recusal he is seeking in liquor policy case
Former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal argued for himself before Delhi HC judge Swarana Kanta Sharma, whose recusal he is seeking in connection with liquor policy case hearing. "Personally, I hold you in high regard," he told Justice Sharma, to which she replied, "We, too, respect you." Kejriwal said Sharma attended BJP and RSS-linked events four times, saying it "raises apprehension."
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07:15 pm Monday, 13 April, 2026
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Former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal argued for himself before Delhi HC judge Swarana Kanta Sharma, whose recusal he is seeking in connection with liquor policy case hearing. "Personally, I hold you in high regard," he told Justice Sharma, to which she replied, "We, too, respect you." Kejriwal said Sharma attended BJP and RSS-linked events four times, saying it "raises apprehension."
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Dog, cat flown 12 km by drone from war zone in Ukraine
Ukrainian soldiers used a drone to rescue a dog and a cat from a war zone area near Kupyansk as Russian troops advanced. The animals were flown out about 12 kilometres and later taken in by troops. The 14th Separate Mechanised Brigade carried out operation, with an animal welfare group saying it was risky but safer than leaving them behind.
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07:40 pm Monday, 13 April, 2026
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Ukrainian soldiers used a drone to rescue a dog and a cat from a war zone area near Kupyansk as Russian troops advanced. The animals were flown out about 12 kilometres and later taken in by troops. The 14th Separate Mechanised Brigade carried out operation, with an animal welfare group saying it was risky but safer than leaving them behind.
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Voters whose pleas are pending before tribunals can't vote in WB: SC
The Supreme Court declined interim relief to voters removed after SIR, barring them from voting in West Bengal elections. TMC argued that lakhs of voters whose appeals are pending before appellate tribunals should be allowed to vote. Petitioners asked SC to extend the freezing of the electoral rolls and fix a timeline for tribunals to clear appeals on time.
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07:33 pm Monday, 13 April, 2026
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The Supreme Court declined interim relief to voters removed after SIR, barring them from voting in West Bengal elections. TMC argued that lakhs of voters whose appeals are pending before appellate tribunals should be allowed to vote. Petitioners asked SC to extend the freezing of the electoral rolls and fix a timeline for tribunals to clear appeals on time.
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US-Iran ceasefire could collapse anytime, suggests Israeli PM Netanyahu
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said the ceasefire between US and Israel "could turn on a dime (to change direction instantly)", as per multiple Hebrew media reports. He also supported US President Donald Trump's move to impose a blockade on Strait of Hormuz. Moreover, he denied any rift between US and Israel, stating, "This level of coordination has never existed before."
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07:31 pm Monday, 13 April, 2026
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Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said the ceasefire between US and Israel "could turn on a dime (to change direction instantly)", as per multiple Hebrew media reports. He also supported US President Donald Trump's move to impose a blockade on Strait of Hormuz. Moreover, he denied any rift between US and Israel, stating, "This level of coordination has never existed before."
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Pakistani media body issues notice to Geo News over paying tribute to Asha Bhosle
Pakistani media regulator issued a notice to their leading channel, Geo News, over paying tribute to Indian legend Asha Bhosle. The regulator called it "wilful defiance" of Pakistan Supreme Court's judgment prohibiting airing of Indian content. Reacting to this, Geo News MD said, "For an artist of her stature, we should've shared even more of her timeless...songs than we did."
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07:47 pm Monday, 13 April, 2026
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Pakistani media regulator issued a notice to their leading channel, Geo News, over paying tribute to Indian legend Asha Bhosle. The regulator called it "wilful defiance" of Pakistan Supreme Court's judgment prohibiting airing of Indian content. Reacting to this, Geo News MD said, "For an artist of her stature, we should've shared even more of her timeless...songs than we did."
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India receives first Iranian oil in 7 years
Two Iranian oil tankers have reached India, marking the first such shipments in nearly seven years. The Iran-flagged Felicity reached Gujarat's Sikka Port, while the Curacao-flagged Jaya is at Odisha's Paradip port. This comes after temporary US waiver allowed sale of Iranian crude oil already at sea. India halted Iranian crude imports in May 2019 following US sanctions on Iran.
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08:14 pm Monday, 13 April, 2026
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Two Iranian oil tankers have reached India, marking the first such shipments in nearly seven years. The Iran-flagged Felicity reached Gujarat's Sikka Port, while the Curacao-flagged Jaya is at Odisha's Paradip port. This comes after temporary US waiver allowed sale of Iranian crude oil already at sea. India halted Iranian crude imports in May 2019 following US sanctions on Iran.
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Australia's Gout Gout breaks U-20 200-metre world record, runs faster than Bolt did at age 18
Australia's 18-year-old sprinter Gout Gout set a new world Under-20 record in 200 metres, clocking 19.67 seconds at the Australian Athletics Championships in Sydney. He broke Erriyon Knighton's previous U-20 world record of 19.69 seconds, which was set in 2022. Gout's time is faster than Usain Bolt's 19.93 seconds, which is the Jamaican's best as a teenager.
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08:13 pm Monday, 13 April, 2026
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Australia's 18-year-old sprinter Gout Gout set a new world Under-20 record in 200 metres, clocking 19.67 seconds at the Australian Athletics Championships in Sydney. He broke Erriyon Knighton's previous U-20 world record of 19.69 seconds, which was set in 2022. Gout's time is faster than Usain Bolt's 19.93 seconds, which is the Jamaican's best as a teenager.
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Family gets AI twin made of man killed in crash to hide death from elderly mother in China
After a man's death in an accident, a family from China got an AI version of him made so as to keep his elderly mother unaware of his passing, as per reports. The matter reportedly came to light after the AI team's leader exposed it. The mother apparently talks to her son's AI twin regularly on video call.
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08:13 pm Monday, 13 April, 2026
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After a man's death in an accident, a family from China got an AI version of him made so as to keep his elderly mother unaware of his passing, as per reports. The matter reportedly came to light after the AI team's leader exposed it. The mother apparently talks to her son's AI twin regularly on video call.
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Lion falls into open well in Guj, rescued after hour-long mission
Gujarat Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi has shared a video of a lion being rescued by the Forest Department after it fell into an open farm well near Navabandar in Una taluka, likely while searching for prey. He said the team conducted an hour-long operation and rescued the animal. The lion is now under observation at the Jasadhar Animal Care Centre.
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08:06 pm Monday, 13 April, 2026
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Gujarat Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi has shared a video of a lion being rescued by the Forest Department after it fell into an open farm well near Navabandar in Una taluka, likely while searching for prey. He said the team conducted an hour-long operation and rescued the animal. The lion is now under observation at the Jasadhar Animal Care Centre.
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Hardik Pandya fined ₹12 lakh for slow over-rate in MI-RCB match
MI skipper Hardik Pandya has been penalised for maintaining slow over-rate in the IPL 2026 match against RCB. "As this was his team's first offence of the season under Article 2.22 of the IPL's Code of Conduct, Hardik has been fined ₹12 lakh," IPL stated. RCB's innings took a little over two hours to finish.
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News By: Neeraja Nath
08:29 pm Monday, 13 April, 2026
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MI skipper Hardik Pandya has been penalised for maintaining slow over-rate in the IPL 2026 match against RCB. "As this was his team's first offence of the season under Article 2.22 of the IPL's Code of Conduct, Hardik has been fined ₹12 lakh," IPL stated. RCB's innings took a little over two hours to finish.
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US begins blockade of Strait of Hormuz, threatens to eliminate Iranian fast attack ships
US military has started the blockade of Iranian ports and coastal areas in Strait of Hormuz after US President Donald Trump’s announcement. Right after the deadline passed, Trump posted, “If any of the [Iranian] ‘fast attack’ ships come anywhere close to our blockade, they’ll be immediately eliminated.” The blockade will likely drive oil prices higher and jeopardise the two-week ceasefire.
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08:26 pm Monday, 13 April, 2026
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US military has started the blockade of Iranian ports and coastal areas in Strait of Hormuz after US President Donald Trump’s announcement. Right after the deadline passed, Trump posted, “If any of the [Iranian] ‘fast attack’ ships come anywhere close to our blockade, they’ll be immediately eliminated.” The blockade will likely drive oil prices higher and jeopardise the two-week ceasefire.
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UP govt forms high-level panel after protests by factory workers turn violent in Noida
The Uttar Pradesh government has formed a ‘high-level committee’ to resolve the dispute between factory workers and industries after protests in Noida turned violent on Monday.
The committee will look into reasons which led to the violence by workers, find those responsible for it and submit its recommendations to the government. The Industrial Development Commissioner is heading the committee.
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08:23 pm Monday, 13 April, 2026
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The Uttar Pradesh government has formed a ‘high-level committee’ to resolve the dispute between factory workers and industries after protests in Noida turned violent on Monday.
The committee will look into reasons which led to the violence by workers, find those responsible for it and submit its recommendations to the government. The Industrial Development Commissioner is heading the committee.
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