Hope to see Kho-Kho, Kabaddi at Commonwealth Games 2030: Sports Minister
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said he discussed inclusion of traditional Indian sports with the Commonwealth Sport delegation for the 2030 edition. "We spoke of these sports during the meeting. Yogasana, Mallakhamb, Kho-Kho and Kabaddi were discussed...We are...hopeful [to] see some of them...when we host the Games,β he said. Notably, 17 sports are set to be included in the edition.
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Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said he discussed inclusion of traditional Indian sports with the Commonwealth Sport delegation for the 2030 edition. "We spoke of these sports during the meeting. Yogasana, Mallakhamb, Kho-Kho and Kabaddi were discussed...We are...hopeful [to] see some of them...when we host the Games,β he said. Notably, 17 sports are set to be included in the edition.
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Forced to offer namaz, accused said 'send wife if you want child': TCS conversion case victim
Amid the investigation into the sexual abuse and conversion case at TCS' Nashik office, a male employee claimed he was made to wear skullcap and offer namaz. He told India Today that one of the accused mocked his personal life, suggesting he "send his wife" if he wanted a child. He alleged that he was pressured into eating non-vegetarian food.
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11:17 am Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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Amid the investigation into the sexual abuse and conversion case at TCS' Nashik office, a male employee claimed he was made to wear skullcap and offer namaz. He told India Today that one of the accused mocked his personal life, suggesting he "send his wife" if he wanted a child. He alleged that he was pressured into eating non-vegetarian food.
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American YouTuber who kissed statue representing World War II sex slaves in South Korea jailed
American YouTuber Johnny Somali, who caused outrage by kissing statue representing World War II sex slaves in South Korea, has been jailed for six months. South Korean authorities charged him for public nuisance in November 2024 after he shared video of himself kissing and performing lap dances on the statue. He has been barred from leaving South Korea since then.
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11:43 am Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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American YouTuber Johnny Somali, who caused outrage by kissing statue representing World War II sex slaves in South Korea, has been jailed for six months. South Korean authorities charged him for public nuisance in November 2024 after he shared video of himself kissing and performing lap dances on the statue. He has been barred from leaving South Korea since then.
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Young women were approached as soft targets: TCS Nashik staff on conversion racket
A woman employee of TCS Nashik office, speaking about sexual abuse and conversion racket that has been exposed there, said young women aged 20 to 25 were being approached as soft targets. "They thought that it would be easy to trap them...here, even the HR was scared," she added. Seven people have been arrested in connection with the matter.
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11:36 am Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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A woman employee of TCS Nashik office, speaking about sexual abuse and conversion racket that has been exposed there, said young women aged 20 to 25 were being approached as soft targets. "They thought that it would be easy to trap them...here, even the HR was scared," she added. Seven people have been arrested in connection with the matter.
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'These things happen', TCS HR official told victim wanting to file sexual abuse complaint
The HR head of TCS' Nashik office discouraged a victim who wanted to file a complaint regarding sexual abuse and religious conversion at her workplace, PTI reported. The HR head told the victim, "These things happen," and sided with the accused instead. Police said the seven male accused in the case worked together like an "organised gang" to target victims.
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11:33 am Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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The HR head of TCS' Nashik office discouraged a victim who wanted to file a complaint regarding sexual abuse and religious conversion at her workplace, PTI reported. The HR head told the victim, "These things happen," and sided with the accused instead. Police said the seven male accused in the case worked together like an "organised gang" to target victims.
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Flipkart CEO personally meeting with investors to raise $2 bn ahead of IPO: Report
Walmart-owned Flipkart has explored raising $2 billion (βΉ18,656 crore) from private markets in a pre-IPO round, Moneycontrol reported. Flipkart CEO Kalyan Krishnamurthy has personally met with investors in Singapore, US and UK to test appetite for a private fundraise over the past months. He has also engaged with Axis Bank, JM Financial and Kotak Mahindra Bank to gauge investors' interest.
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11:55 am Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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Walmart-owned Flipkart has explored raising $2 billion (βΉ18,656 crore) from private markets in a pre-IPO round, Moneycontrol reported. Flipkart CEO Kalyan Krishnamurthy has personally met with investors in Singapore, US and UK to test appetite for a private fundraise over the past months. He has also engaged with Axis Bank, JM Financial and Kotak Mahindra Bank to gauge investors' interest.
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I am still not 100%, I've been under the weather: Kohli on 1st appearance as Impact Player
Former RCB captain Virat Kohli, who scored 49(34) in his maiden appearance as Impact Player in RCB's five-wicket win against LSG, said, "I am still not 100%. My knee was a bit sore last game." He added, "Even health-wise, I've been under the weather for four or five days now. So, just getting back up to my best."
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11:45 am Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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Former RCB captain Virat Kohli, who scored 49(34) in his maiden appearance as Impact Player in RCB's five-wicket win against LSG, said, "I am still not 100%. My knee was a bit sore last game." He added, "Even health-wise, I've been under the weather for four or five days now. So, just getting back up to my best."
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What is gerrymandering, which Rahul Gandhi accused BJP of over delimitation Bill?
Congress' Rahul Gandhi accused BJP of βgerrymanderingβ Lok Sabha seats to its advantage through the Delimitation Bill, which aims to increase Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 850. Gerrymandering refers to manipulation of constituency maps to influence electoral outcomes in favour of a political party. It involves concentrating opposition voters into a few constituencies to limit their overall impact.
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12:13 pm Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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Congress' Rahul Gandhi accused BJP of βgerrymanderingβ Lok Sabha seats to its advantage through the Delimitation Bill, which aims to increase Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 850. Gerrymandering refers to manipulation of constituency maps to influence electoral outcomes in favour of a political party. It involves concentrating opposition voters into a few constituencies to limit their overall impact.
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TCS shuts ops, asks Nashik staff to work from home amid conversion racket probe
TCS has shut operations at its Nashik office, halted fresh hiring, and asked employees to work from home amid an ongoing probe into a sexual abuse and religious conversion racket on campus. The racket allegedly involved senior staff and an HR manager. A SIT has been formed to investigate the matter, which has been ongoing since February 2022.
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12:03 pm Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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TCS has shut operations at its Nashik office, halted fresh hiring, and asked employees to work from home amid an ongoing probe into a sexual abuse and religious conversion racket on campus. The racket allegedly involved senior staff and an HR manager. A SIT has been formed to investigate the matter, which has been ongoing since February 2022.
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ISI-backed terror module busted in Punjab, 1 arrested
The Punjab Police have busted a terror module backed by Pakistan's ISI and arrested one person. Four hand grenades and two foreign-made pistols along with ammunition have also been recovered in the operation. Preliminary probe revealed that the accused was acting on instructions of foreign-based handlers and has links with the terror module involved in the grenade attack in Chandigarh.
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12:20 pm Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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The Punjab Police have busted a terror module backed by Pakistan's ISI and arrested one person. Four hand grenades and two foreign-made pistols along with ammunition have also been recovered in the operation. Preliminary probe revealed that the accused was acting on instructions of foreign-based handlers and has links with the terror module involved in the grenade attack in Chandigarh.
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US military turned back 10 ships in first 48 hrs of Iranian port blockade
The US military said it turned back 10 ships attempting to leave Iranian ports within the first 48 hours of a naval blockade. "ZERO ships have broken through since the start of the blockade on Monday," US Central Command said. The blockade was announced by Donald Trump and targets maritime traffic linked to Iran, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz.
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12:19 pm Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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The US military said it turned back 10 ships attempting to leave Iranian ports within the first 48 hours of a naval blockade. "ZERO ships have broken through since the start of the blockade on Monday," US Central Command said. The blockade was announced by Donald Trump and targets maritime traffic linked to Iran, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz.
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Lashkar-e-Taiba's co-founder Hamza shot by unknown men in Pakistan
Terrorist outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba's co-founder Amir Hamza was shot at by unknown gunmen in Pakistan's Lahore, India Today reported. He sustained severe injuries in the attack and was admitted to a hospital, where his condition remains extremely critical, the report said. Notably, Hamza co-founded Lashkar-e-Taiba along with terrorist Hafiz Saeed.
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12:38 pm Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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Terrorist outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba's co-founder Amir Hamza was shot at by unknown gunmen in Pakistan's Lahore, India Today reported. He sustained severe injuries in the attack and was admitted to a hospital, where his condition remains extremely critical, the report said. Notably, Hamza co-founded Lashkar-e-Taiba along with terrorist Hafiz Saeed.
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Religion-based reservation unconstitutional: Amit Shah on SP MP's demand amid delimitation debate
Home Minister Amit Shah rejected Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Dharmendra Yadav's demand for Muslim women's reservation, saying, "Any reservation to Muslims based on religion is unconstitutional." He added, "SP can allot all their tickets to Muslims." This comes amid debate in the Parliament on Bill proposing expansion of Lok Sabha from 543 to 850 seats to implement women's reservation.
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12:37 pm Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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Home Minister Amit Shah rejected Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Dharmendra Yadav's demand for Muslim women's reservation, saying, "Any reservation to Muslims based on religion is unconstitutional." He added, "SP can allot all their tickets to Muslims." This comes amid debate in the Parliament on Bill proposing expansion of Lok Sabha from 543 to 850 seats to implement women's reservation.
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How will India be impacted by US decision to end waiver on Russian oil purchases?
US has said it wouldn't extend the temporary waiver allowing purchases of Russian and Iranian oil. For India, which imports about 90% of its crude oil requirements, this could increase pressure on oil supplies. Indian refiners will have to navigate purchases without the temporary cover. India, however, has always maintained that adequate reserves and diversified sourcing strategies are in place.
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12:34 pm Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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US has said it wouldn't extend the temporary waiver allowing purchases of Russian and Iranian oil. For India, which imports about 90% of its crude oil requirements, this could increase pressure on oil supplies. Indian refiners will have to navigate purchases without the temporary cover. India, however, has always maintained that adequate reserves and diversified sourcing strategies are in place.
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US' ground invasion will be great, we'll take them hostage & demand billions: Iran
Mohsen Rezaei, senior military adviser to Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, said it will be great if US launches ground operations in Iran as Iran will then take thousands of hostages. He stated Iran will demand "a billion dollars" for each hostage. Rezaei added US warships in the Strait of Hormuz are "within striking range" of Iran.
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12:52 pm Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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Mohsen Rezaei, senior military adviser to Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, said it will be great if US launches ground operations in Iran as Iran will then take thousands of hostages. He stated Iran will demand "a billion dollars" for each hostage. Rezaei added US warships in the Strait of Hormuz are "within striking range" of Iran.
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Protestors gather outside TCS' Nashik office, police deployed amid vandalism attempts
A team of Nashik police has been deployed outside Ashoka Business Enclave, which houses TCS' office hit by a sexual abuse and conversion racket, amid attempts of vandalism by local political parties, Moneycontrol reported. Visuals showed dozens of protestors gathered outside the office on two-wheelers. Meanwhile, the company shut operations in Nashik and asked staff to work from home.
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A team of Nashik police has been deployed outside Ashoka Business Enclave, which houses TCS' office hit by a sexual abuse and conversion racket, amid attempts of vandalism by local political parties, Moneycontrol reported. Visuals showed dozens of protestors gathered outside the office on two-wheelers. Meanwhile, the company shut operations in Nashik and asked staff to work from home.
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Girl from Bhopal slum tops MP Board Class 12 results, scores 98.8%
Chandni Vishwakarma, an 18-year-old girl from a slum area in Bhopal, has topped the Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 exams. She secured 98.8% with 494 out of 500 marks in the commerce stream and outperformed nearly 7 lakh students. Chandni said, "Many nights, I'd sit on the roadside pavement, battling mosquitoes and flickering bulbs, just to revise accounts and economics."
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01:00 pm Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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Chandni Vishwakarma, an 18-year-old girl from a slum area in Bhopal, has topped the Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 exams. She secured 98.8% with 494 out of 500 marks in the commerce stream and outperformed nearly 7 lakh students. Chandni said, "Many nights, I'd sit on the roadside pavement, battling mosquitoes and flickering bulbs, just to revise accounts and economics."
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What is MI and PBKS' head-to-head record in IPL history?
MI and PBKS have played 34 matches in IPL history with MI and PBKS winning 17 matches each. Rohit Sharma has scored the most number of runs (634) in the matches played between the two teams in the tournament and Jasprit Bumrah has picked the most number of wickets (24). MI will face PBKS today.
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01:22 pm Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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MI and PBKS have played 34 matches in IPL history with MI and PBKS winning 17 matches each. Rohit Sharma has scored the most number of runs (634) in the matches played between the two teams in the tournament and Jasprit Bumrah has picked the most number of wickets (24). MI will face PBKS today.
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Iran offers free passage of ships via Omani side of Hormuz: Report
Iran could consider allowing ships to sail freely through Omani side of the Strait of Hormuz without risk of attack, a report said. Iran made the offer as part of proposals it has offered in negotiations with the United States. The report stated that Iran offered the proposal, provided a deal is clinched to prevent renewed conflict.
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01:43 pm Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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Iran could consider allowing ships to sail freely through Omani side of the Strait of Hormuz without risk of attack, a report said. Iran made the offer as part of proposals it has offered in negotiations with the United States. The report stated that Iran offered the proposal, provided a deal is clinched to prevent renewed conflict.
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Voting on delimitation bills to take place at 4 pm on April 17: Speaker Om Birla
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said voting on passage of three bills - Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026; Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026; Delimitation Bill, 2026 - will take place at 4 pm on April 17. He said the bills will be discussed at length for about 15-18 hours, or for as much time as needed.
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01:36 pm Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said voting on passage of three bills - Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026; Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026; Delimitation Bill, 2026 - will take place at 4 pm on April 17. He said the bills will be discussed at length for about 15-18 hours, or for as much time as needed.
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