What is 'degressive proportionality' system suggested by Tharoor for LS delimitation?
Congress' Shashi Tharoor suggested “degressive proportionality” in Lok Sabha to address southern states’ concerns over delimitation. He said the system, used in European Parliament, has a “minimum threshold” and “maximum ceiling,” with no member state having fewer than six seats or more than 96. Tharoor said it prevents big nations like Germany, France, Italy from holding a permanent majority.
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Congress' Shashi Tharoor suggested “degressive proportionality” in Lok Sabha to address southern states’ concerns over delimitation. He said the system, used in European Parliament, has a “minimum threshold” and “maximum ceiling,” with no member state having fewer than six seats or more than 96. Tharoor said it prevents big nations like Germany, France, Italy from holding a permanent majority.
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Hezbollah fires 30 rockets at Israel hours after latter's talks with Lebanon
Hezbollah fired around 30 rockets into Israel on Wednesday, the Israeli military said. In response, Israel struck areas south of Beirut. The attack came after Israel and Lebanon held direct negotiations for the first time in decades in Washington. Hezbollah, an Iran-backed militant group operating from Lebanon, had opposed the talks.
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Hezbollah fired around 30 rockets into Israel on Wednesday, the Israeli military said. In response, Israel struck areas south of Beirut. The attack came after Israel and Lebanon held direct negotiations for the first time in decades in Washington. Hezbollah, an Iran-backed militant group operating from Lebanon, had opposed the talks.
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How many states and UTs have BJP Chief Ministers?
After Samrat Choudhary became the Chief Minister (CM) of Bihar on Wednesday following Nitish Kumar's resignation, the BJP now has 16 Chief Ministers across India. Other states and Union Territories where the BJP has CMs include Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana, Delhi, Assam, Odisha, Arunachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Manipur, Tripura, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Maharashtra, and Gujarat.
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02:40 pm Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
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After Samrat Choudhary became the Chief Minister (CM) of Bihar on Wednesday following Nitish Kumar's resignation, the BJP now has 16 Chief Ministers across India. Other states and Union Territories where the BJP has CMs include Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana, Delhi, Assam, Odisha, Arunachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Manipur, Tripura, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Maharashtra, and Gujarat.
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Over 100 Chrome extensions caught stealing user data; 20,000 affected
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a campaign involving 108 Chrome extensions that stole user identities, hijacked Telegram sessions and injected malicious code into web pages. All extensions routed stolen data to servers controlled by the same operator, security firm Socket said. The extensions have collectively amassed around 20,000 installs on the Chrome Web Store.
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02:55 pm Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
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Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a campaign involving 108 Chrome extensions that stole user identities, hijacked Telegram sessions and injected malicious code into web pages. All extensions routed stolen data to servers controlled by the same operator, security firm Socket said. The extensions have collectively amassed around 20,000 installs on the Chrome Web Store.
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Gaikwad didn't take risk & didn't want to lose his wicket: Pathan
Ex-India cricketer Irfan Pathan, speaking about CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, said Gaikwad should either attack or bat at three. He stated Gaikwad, who opened against DC and scored 15 runs off 18 balls, did not take risk and didn't want to lose his wicket. "If he wants to open, then as Gaikwad, his approach will have to change," Pathan stated.
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
02:51 pm Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
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Ex-India cricketer Irfan Pathan, speaking about CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, said Gaikwad should either attack or bat at three. He stated Gaikwad, who opened against DC and scored 15 runs off 18 balls, did not take risk and didn't want to lose his wicket. "If he wants to open, then as Gaikwad, his approach will have to change," Pathan stated.
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House of man who sexually exploited 180 minors in Maha, recorded obscene videos demolished
Authorities demolished the house of 19-year-old Mohammad Ayaz, who sexually exploited around 180 minors and recorded 350 obscene videos of them, in Maharashtra's Amravati district. A video of a JCB demolishing illegal parts of the house has surfaced. He allegedly lured the girls into "love trap," took them to Mumbai and Pune, and filmed obscene videos of them.
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02:47 pm Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
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Authorities demolished the house of 19-year-old Mohammad Ayaz, who sexually exploited around 180 minors and recorded 350 obscene videos of them, in Maharashtra's Amravati district. A video of a JCB demolishing illegal parts of the house has surfaced. He allegedly lured the girls into "love trap," took them to Mumbai and Pune, and filmed obscene videos of them.
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Delhi HC asks police to remove videos of Kejriwal arguing before Justice Sharma
The Delhi High Court has ordered the Delhi Police to remove videos of AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal arguing before Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma in the excise policy case. The high court's rules prohibit the recording and publication of videos of court proceedings. Kejriwal argued for himself while seeking the recusal of Justice Sharma. His videos went viral after the hearing.
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03:11 pm Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
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The Delhi High Court has ordered the Delhi Police to remove videos of AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal arguing before Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma in the excise policy case. The high court's rules prohibit the recording and publication of videos of court proceedings. Kejriwal argued for himself while seeking the recusal of Justice Sharma. His videos went viral after the hearing.
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Uneducated 'pehalwan' responsible for Sharif's 'draft' X post goof-up: Pak journalist
Pakistani journalist Absar Alam claimed Shehbaz Sharif's X handle is managed by an uneducated man identified as 'Pehalwan (wrestler)', who was given the responsibility as he enjoys a federal minister's protection. Alam blamed 'Pehalwan' for the 'draft' goof-up on Sharif's X post on US-Iran ceasefire extension. "Pehalwan's job is in field, what's he doing in PM's house?" a user replied.
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03:10 pm Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
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Pakistani journalist Absar Alam claimed Shehbaz Sharif's X handle is managed by an uneducated man identified as 'Pehalwan (wrestler)', who was given the responsibility as he enjoys a federal minister's protection. Alam blamed 'Pehalwan' for the 'draft' goof-up on Sharif's X post on US-Iran ceasefire extension. "Pehalwan's job is in field, what's he doing in PM's house?" a user replied.
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How did the accused target victims in the TCS sexual abuse & conversion racket?
TCS sexual abuse and conversion racket accused would make derogatory remarks about Hindu gods and goddesses during training, NDTV reported. HR manager Nida Khan would then reach out to upset 'targets' and win their trust. The accused would push the 'target' to change their lifestyle, with one getting influenced so much that she removed Hindu gods' photos from her home.
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TCS sexual abuse and conversion racket accused would make derogatory remarks about Hindu gods and goddesses during training, NDTV reported. HR manager Nida Khan would then reach out to upset 'targets' and win their trust. The accused would push the 'target' to change their lifestyle, with one getting influenced so much that she removed Hindu gods' photos from her home.
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Don't they've sense?: Congress leader on minors sexually exploited in Maha
Reacting to 180 minor girls being sexually exploited by a 19-year-old man named Mohammad Ayaz, Congress leader Yashomati Thakur questioned victims and asked, "Don't they have any sense?" She flagged circulation of videos online and asked what action the cyber department was taking in the matter. She further alleged that the Home Ministry was "completely inactive" in addressing the issue.
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Reacting to 180 minor girls being sexually exploited by a 19-year-old man named Mohammad Ayaz, Congress leader Yashomati Thakur questioned victims and asked, "Don't they have any sense?" She flagged circulation of videos online and asked what action the cyber department was taking in the matter. She further alleged that the Home Ministry was "completely inactive" in addressing the issue.
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Doctor who fought for 8 yrs against fake ORS solutions quits paediatrics panel
Hyderabad-based paediatrician Dr Sivaranjini Santhosh, whose eight-year-long fight led to an order prohibiting fruit-based beverages from using the ORS term, quit the Indian Academy of Paediatrics. She said IAP helped Kenvue, which rebranded its drink. The rebranding could confuse people that it's an ORS solution, she said. This product contains sucralose, and it can worsen diarrhoea, she added.
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Hyderabad-based paediatrician Dr Sivaranjini Santhosh, whose eight-year-long fight led to an order prohibiting fruit-based beverages from using the ORS term, quit the Indian Academy of Paediatrics. She said IAP helped Kenvue, which rebranded its drink. The rebranding could confuse people that it's an ORS solution, she said. This product contains sucralose, and it can worsen diarrhoea, she added.
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Sensex ends over 1,200 points higher, Nifty closes above 24,200
Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty 50 closed sharply higher on Wednesday. The Sensex rose 1,263 points to end at 78,111.24, while the Nifty 50 gained 388 points to settle at 24,231.30. Most Sensex stocks ended in the green, led by IndiGo, Eternal and Power Grid Corporation of India. Investors added ₹9 lakh crore in wealth during the session.
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03:44 pm Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
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Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty 50 closed sharply higher on Wednesday. The Sensex rose 1,263 points to end at 78,111.24, while the Nifty 50 gained 388 points to settle at 24,231.30. Most Sensex stocks ended in the green, led by IndiGo, Eternal and Power Grid Corporation of India. Investors added ₹9 lakh crore in wealth during the session.
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AAP a party of thieves: BJP after Mann condemns ED raids against Ashok Mittal
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann condemned the ED's raids at business entities linked to AAP MP Ashok Mittal, who replaced Raghav Chadha as AAP's Rajya Sabha deputy leader. BJP slammed Mann's remark, with Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu saying that AAP is a party of "thieves and robbers". A raid was also conducted at Lovely Professional University campus in Punjab's Phagwara.
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03:42 pm Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann condemned the ED's raids at business entities linked to AAP MP Ashok Mittal, who replaced Raghav Chadha as AAP's Rajya Sabha deputy leader. BJP slammed Mann's remark, with Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu saying that AAP is a party of "thieves and robbers". A raid was also conducted at Lovely Professional University campus in Punjab's Phagwara.
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Iran counters US blockade claim, says 'Our supertanker crossed Hormuz openly with tracker on'
Iran has countered the claim of US CENTCOM that no vessels have breached their blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Consulate General in Mumbai said an Iranian VLCC supertanker, blacklisted by US, crossed the waterway. "It sailed openly with its tracker on, crossed international waters and the Strait of Hormuz, and reached Iranian shores without concealment," it added.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
03:53 pm Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
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Iran has countered the claim of US CENTCOM that no vessels have breached their blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Consulate General in Mumbai said an Iranian VLCC supertanker, blacklisted by US, crossed the waterway. "It sailed openly with its tracker on, crossed international waters and the Strait of Hormuz, and reached Iranian shores without concealment," it added.
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Who is GM Javokhir Sindarov, who will take on Gukesh D in World Chess Championship?
Uzbek chess grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov, who is set to face world chess champion Gukesh D in the World Chess Championship event later this year, was born in Tashkent on December 8, 2005. Sindarov earned the grandmaster title in 2019. The 20-year-old chess player is currently ranked 11th in the world in FIDE rankings with 2745 points.
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03:52 pm Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
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Uzbek chess grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov, who is set to face world chess champion Gukesh D in the World Chess Championship event later this year, was born in Tashkent on December 8, 2005. Sindarov earned the grandmaster title in 2019. The 20-year-old chess player is currently ranked 11th in the world in FIDE rankings with 2745 points.
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AIMIM’s Sahar Shaikh obtained fake caste certificate in Maha, to be probed
A Maharashtra revenue official has ordered a case against AIMIM councillor Sahar Shaikh from Thane's Mumbra and her father, Yunus Shaikh, for allegedly obtaining a fake caste certificate. Authorities claimed that they used misleading documents to secure certification and poll benefits. This comes after complaint filed by Siddiqui Farha Shabab Ahmed seeking verification of Shaikh's documents.
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
03:51 pm Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
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A Maharashtra revenue official has ordered a case against AIMIM councillor Sahar Shaikh from Thane's Mumbra and her father, Yunus Shaikh, for allegedly obtaining a fake caste certificate. Authorities claimed that they used misleading documents to secure certification and poll benefits. This comes after complaint filed by Siddiqui Farha Shabab Ahmed seeking verification of Shaikh's documents.
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Indian delegation to visit US for trade talks next week
An Indian delegation will visit Washington to hold trade talks with the US next week, PTI reported, citing official sources. This comes after both countries finalised a framework for the first phase of a trade agreement in February. Separately, CNBC-TV18 reported that India has submitted a response to consultation requests by the United States Trade Representative.
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04:14 pm Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
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An Indian delegation will visit Washington to hold trade talks with the US next week, PTI reported, citing official sources. This comes after both countries finalised a framework for the first phase of a trade agreement in February. Separately, CNBC-TV18 reported that India has submitted a response to consultation requests by the United States Trade Representative.
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Musk shares Tesla AI5 chip design, says 'It'll be one of the most produced AI chips'
Tesla CEO Elon Musk congratulated the company's chip design team on taping out its new AI5 chip, the final stage in the design process when it is sent for manufacturing, and shared an image of the chip. "It'll be one of the most produced AI chips ever," he said. The chip will power Tesla's Optimus robots and its supercomputer clusters.
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04:14 pm Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk congratulated the company's chip design team on taping out its new AI5 chip, the final stage in the design process when it is sent for manufacturing, and shared an image of the chip. "It'll be one of the most produced AI chips ever," he said. The chip will power Tesla's Optimus robots and its supercomputer clusters.
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4-year-old girl crosses Yamuna River in 21 minutes
Four-year-old Satya Bharti swam across the Yamuna River in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj in just 21 minutes and 28 seconds. She covered the 900-metre stretch using breaststroke on her fourth birthday. Daughter of Devendra Kumar, Satya comes from the Prayagraj's Mahewa West area and is not yet enrolled in school, according to ABP News.
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04:12 pm Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
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Four-year-old Satya Bharti swam across the Yamuna River in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj in just 21 minutes and 28 seconds. She covered the 900-metre stretch using breaststroke on her fourth birthday. Daughter of Devendra Kumar, Satya comes from the Prayagraj's Mahewa West area and is not yet enrolled in school, according to ABP News.
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Indian man harassed as Russian YouTuber falsely calls him 'child predator', receives apology
An Indian man in US said he faced online harassment after Russian‑American YouTuber Vitaly Zdorovetskiy, who has over 10 million subscribers, falsely called him a child predator on livestream. He was portrayed as someone attempting to meet a minor. The man contacted authorities who confirmed he had committed no wrongdoing. Zdorovetskiy later apologised to him.
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04:27 pm Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
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An Indian man in US said he faced online harassment after Russian‑American YouTuber Vitaly Zdorovetskiy, who has over 10 million subscribers, falsely called him a child predator on livestream. He was portrayed as someone attempting to meet a minor. The man contacted authorities who confirmed he had committed no wrongdoing. Zdorovetskiy later apologised to him.
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