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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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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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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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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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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Pak gets $2 bn lifeline from Saudi amid strained external finances
Pakistan has received a $2 billion financial lifeline from Saudi Arabia, offering temporary relief to its strained external finances and foreign exchange reserves. Earlier, reports indicated that Pakistan had secured $3 billion in funding to shore up reserves and offset a loan repayment to the UAE. Pakistanβs foreign exchange reserves stood at $16.4 billion as of March 27.
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01:34 pm Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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Pakistan has received a $2 billion financial lifeline from Saudi Arabia, offering temporary relief to its strained external finances and foreign exchange reserves. Earlier, reports indicated that Pakistan had secured $3 billion in funding to shore up reserves and offset a loan repayment to the UAE. Pakistanβs foreign exchange reserves stood at $16.4 billion as of March 27.
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Akshay Kumar charges βΉ50 crore for Bhooth Bangla: Report
Actor Akshay Kumar agreed to a 28.5 percent pay cut for Bhooth Bangla compared to his previous film. While he is said to have charged βΉ70 crore for Jolly LLB 3, his fee for the upcoming horror-comedy has been reduced to βΉ50 crore. Reports also stated that Bhooth Bangla is made on a budget of βΉ120 crore.
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Actor Akshay Kumar agreed to a 28.5 percent pay cut for Bhooth Bangla compared to his previous film. While he is said to have charged βΉ70 crore for Jolly LLB 3, his fee for the upcoming horror-comedy has been reduced to βΉ50 crore. Reports also stated that Bhooth Bangla is made on a budget of βΉ120 crore.
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People came to his flat at odd hours, landlord ignored it: Locals on man who abused 180 minors
Residents of a building in Maharashtraβs Amravati alleged that people frequently visited sexual abuse accused Mohammad Ayaz's flat at odd hours, adding that the landlord ignored their repeated complaints. The 19-year-old is accused of exploiting around 180 minor girls, luring them via WhatsApp and Snapchat and filming over 350 obscene videos. An SIT has been formed to probe the case.
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02:11 pm Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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Residents of a building in Maharashtraβs Amravati alleged that people frequently visited sexual abuse accused Mohammad Ayaz's flat at odd hours, adding that the landlord ignored their repeated complaints. The 19-year-old is accused of exploiting around 180 minor girls, luring them via WhatsApp and Snapchat and filming over 350 obscene videos. An SIT has been formed to probe the case.
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Lok Sabha seats to increase to 815, women to get 272 seats: Govt on delimitation
After bills on delimitation were tabled in the Lok Sabha on Thursday, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said that Lok Sabha seats will increase by 50% to 815, of which 272 will be reserved for women. He added no state will lose its existing seats and all will retain their strength. Currently, the strength of Lok Sabha is 543.
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After bills on delimitation were tabled in the Lok Sabha on Thursday, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said that Lok Sabha seats will increase by 50% to 815, of which 272 will be reserved for women. He added no state will lose its existing seats and all will retain their strength. Currently, the strength of Lok Sabha is 543.
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How are numbers stacked in Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha for Delimitation Bill's passage?
Delimitation Bill, that'll increase Lok Sabha's strength from 550 to 850, needs two-thirds support in both Houses. In Lok Sabha (effective strength 537), Bill requires 360 votes, but NDA has 293, falling short by 67, while Opposition holds 234. In Rajya Sabha, majority mark is 163. NDA, with around 142 members, falls short by 21, while Opposition holds 85β95 seats.
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02:21 pm Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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Delimitation Bill, that'll increase Lok Sabha's strength from 550 to 850, needs two-thirds support in both Houses. In Lok Sabha (effective strength 537), Bill requires 360 votes, but NDA has 293, falling short by 67, while Opposition holds 234. In Rajya Sabha, majority mark is 163. NDA, with around 142 members, falls short by 21, while Opposition holds 85β95 seats.
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02:21 pm Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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Why can chats with ChatGPT, Gemini & Claude be used in court as evidence?
Chats with AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude can be used in court as evidence, as was made clear by a US court's judgement. Businessman Bradley Heppner used Claude to draft reports about his case, with the court ruling that the reports weren't covered under attorney-client privilege. This is because, though chatbots give legal advice, they're not registered lawyers.
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02:17 pm Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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Chats with AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude can be used in court as evidence, as was made clear by a US court's judgement. Businessman Bradley Heppner used Claude to draft reports about his case, with the court ruling that the reports weren't covered under attorney-client privilege. This is because, though chatbots give legal advice, they're not registered lawyers.
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