My world was turned upside down: Indian man after YouTuber falsely calls him 'child predator’
Akash Singhania, an Indian-American based in California, said he was wrongly accused of being a child predator during a livestreamed video conducted by Russian YouTuber Vitaly Zdorovetskiy. "My world was turned upside down...I was wrongfully portrayed as someone attempting to engage in inappropriate conduct. This...is false," he said. Vitaly has apologised, admitting his team made a mistake.
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News By: Dharini Mudgal
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Akash Singhania, an Indian-American based in California, said he was wrongly accused of being a child predator during a livestreamed video conducted by Russian YouTuber Vitaly Zdorovetskiy. "My world was turned upside down...I was wrongfully portrayed as someone attempting to engage in inappropriate conduct. This...is false," he said. Vitaly has apologised, admitting his team made a mistake.
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Didn’t know very senior actor would play my husband in Son of Sardaar 2, shook my trust: Mrunal
Actress Mrunal Thakur said her "trust was shaken" by the makers of 'Son of Sardaar 2'. Mrunal said her crucial scenes were removed from the film and she was unaware that a "very senior actor" Chunky Panday would be playing her husband in the film. "This is not what I expected from the movie...But I don't have regrets," she added.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
02:37 pm Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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Actress Mrunal Thakur said her "trust was shaken" by the makers of 'Son of Sardaar 2'. Mrunal said her crucial scenes were removed from the film and she was unaware that a "very senior actor" Chunky Panday would be playing her husband in the film. "This is not what I expected from the movie...But I don't have regrets," she added.
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If Samajwadi Party has its way, it'll assign caste to houses also: Shah in LS
Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav alleged that the government is rushing with the women's quota to avoid caste-based census and the subsequent demands for reservation. Home Minister Amit Shah retorted, "Currently, the House Listing is underway. Homes don't belong to a certain caste." "If SP has its way, it will assign a caste to houses also," he further said.
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02:33 pm Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav alleged that the government is rushing with the women's quota to avoid caste-based census and the subsequent demands for reservation. Home Minister Amit Shah retorted, "Currently, the House Listing is underway. Homes don't belong to a certain caste." "If SP has its way, it will assign a caste to houses also," he further said.
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'Jesus doesn't support genocide,' protester yells at Vance; he says 'I agree'
US Vice President JD Vance was addressing an event at the University of Georgia when one of the anti-war protesters shouted, "Jesus doesn't support genocide!" Vance responded, "I agree Jesus Christ doesn't support genocide. Whoever yelled that out from the dark...." "He certainly does not. I think that's pretty easy. I think that's a pretty easy principle," he added.
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02:58 pm Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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US Vice President JD Vance was addressing an event at the University of Georgia when one of the anti-war protesters shouted, "Jesus doesn't support genocide!" Vance responded, "I agree Jesus Christ doesn't support genocide. Whoever yelled that out from the dark...." "He certainly does not. I think that's pretty easy. I think that's a pretty easy principle," he added.
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LSR students protest against Principal for praising BJP on women quota, raise 'Azadi' slogans
Students of Lady Shri Ram College for Women (LSR) in Delhi staged a protest against Principal Dr Kanika K Ahuja after she praised the BJP for the women's reservation bill. A video of the same was posted by the BJP. The protesting students raised 'Azadi' slogans too. Ahuja said the views she expressed in the video were personal.
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02:55 pm Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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Students of Lady Shri Ram College for Women (LSR) in Delhi staged a protest against Principal Dr Kanika K Ahuja after she praised the BJP for the women's reservation bill. A video of the same was posted by the BJP. The protesting students raised 'Azadi' slogans too. Ahuja said the views she expressed in the video were personal.
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Southern states couldn't have got a better deal: Surya on Delimitation Bill
BJP MP Tejasvi Surya slammed Opposition for spreading fear among Southern states that delimitation is a disadvantage for them. He stated that the "southern states could not have got a better deal than this" under the proposed framework. Criticising DMK and other regional parties from South, Surya added concerns being raised over Delimitation Bill are politically motivated.
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
02:55 pm Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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BJP MP Tejasvi Surya slammed Opposition for spreading fear among Southern states that delimitation is a disadvantage for them. He stated that the "southern states could not have got a better deal than this" under the proposed framework. Criticising DMK and other regional parties from South, Surya added concerns being raised over Delimitation Bill are politically motivated.
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Anthropic rolls out ID, selfie verification for some Claude users
Anthropic has started requiring some Claude users to undergo identity verification, including submission of government-issued ID and a selfie. The process is currently limited to select users. According to the company, users may be prompted to verify their identity when accessing certain features, during routine platform integrity checks, or as part of broader safety measures.
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02:54 pm Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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Anthropic has started requiring some Claude users to undergo identity verification, including submission of government-issued ID and a selfie. The process is currently limited to select users. According to the company, users may be prompted to verify their identity when accessing certain features, during routine platform integrity checks, or as part of broader safety measures.
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PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Austrian Chancellor Stocker
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker at Hyderabad House in Delhi on Thursday. The visit marks Stocker’s first trip to India and his inaugural visit to Asia since taking office in 2025. The leaders discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation across sectors, including trade, investment, technology and renewable energy, according to the MEA.
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02:53 pm Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker at Hyderabad House in Delhi on Thursday. The visit marks Stocker’s first trip to India and his inaugural visit to Asia since taking office in 2025. The leaders discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation across sectors, including trade, investment, technology and renewable energy, according to the MEA.
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Accused forced victim to read kalma at desk, fixated on another's chest in TCS conversion racket
A TCS employee, who was a victim of the sexual abuse and conversion racket at the Nashik office, claimed the accused once forced him to read the kalma (declaration of faith) at his desk. Another victim claimed an accused grabbed her to "establish sexual intimacy". A third victim said an accused "fixated on her chest during meetings while smiling mischievously".
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News By: Ashley Paul
03:14 pm Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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A TCS employee, who was a victim of the sexual abuse and conversion racket at the Nashik office, claimed the accused once forced him to read the kalma (declaration of faith) at his desk. Another victim claimed an accused grabbed her to "establish sexual intimacy". A third victim said an accused "fixated on her chest during meetings while smiling mischievously".
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Can't hollow out religion in name of reform: SC in Sabarimala case
Supreme Court, while hearing petitions seeking review of 2018 order allowing women of child-bearing age entry in Kerala's Sabarimala temple, said no religion can be "hollowed out" in name of social reform. The court said this while hearing arguments of advocate Abhishek Singhvi regarding Article 25(2)(b) and its interplay with right of a religious denomination to manage its own affairs.
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
03:11 pm Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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Supreme Court, while hearing petitions seeking review of 2018 order allowing women of child-bearing age entry in Kerala's Sabarimala temple, said no religion can be "hollowed out" in name of social reform. The court said this while hearing arguments of advocate Abhishek Singhvi regarding Article 25(2)(b) and its interplay with right of a religious denomination to manage its own affairs.
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Donald Trump claims soda can kill cancer cells, sparks online debate
Centres for Medicare and Medicaid Services' head, Dr Mehmet Oz, said US President Donald Trump once claimed that soda could help kill cancer cells. "Your dad argues...diet soda is good for him because it kills grass [when] it’s poured on grass...therefore, it must kill cancer cells,” Oz told Donald Trump's son, Donald Trump Jr. The claim has sparked debate online.
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03:08 pm Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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Centres for Medicare and Medicaid Services' head, Dr Mehmet Oz, said US President Donald Trump once claimed that soda could help kill cancer cells. "Your dad argues...diet soda is good for him because it kills grass [when] it’s poured on grass...therefore, it must kill cancer cells,” Oz told Donald Trump's son, Donald Trump Jr. The claim has sparked debate online.
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Iran-linked tankers take new route to cross Strait of Hormuz amid blockade by US: Reports
At least two Iran-linked tankers transited the Strait of Hormuz through a possibly new route as the US' blockade of the crucial waterway entered the third day, said reports. The tankers - G Summer and Hong Lu - have been sanctioned by the US. The vessels came from the UAE and sailed near Iran's Larak and Qeshm islands.
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03:05 pm Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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At least two Iran-linked tankers transited the Strait of Hormuz through a possibly new route as the US' blockade of the crucial waterway entered the third day, said reports. The tankers - G Summer and Hong Lu - have been sanctioned by the US. The vessels came from the UAE and sailed near Iran's Larak and Qeshm islands.
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Apple, Google host dozens of 'nudify' apps despite policy bans
A review by Tech Transparency Project found that Apple and Google app stores host dozens of "nudify" apps that use AI to generate obscene images of people. The review of the two app stores found 55 nudify apps on Play Store and 47 on App Store. The offering of such apps comes despite both companies having policies prohibiting such content.
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03:26 pm Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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A review by Tech Transparency Project found that Apple and Google app stores host dozens of "nudify" apps that use AI to generate obscene images of people. The review of the two app stores found 55 nudify apps on Play Store and 47 on App Store. The offering of such apps comes despite both companies having policies prohibiting such content.
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US ships will be sunk by missiles: Iran's warning over Hormuz blockade
Amid US imposing military blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian military adviser Mohsen Rezaei said President Donald Trump wants to become the police of Strait. "These ships of yours will be sunk by our first missiles and have created a great danger for the US military...They can definitely be exposed to our missiles...and we can destroy them," he added.
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
03:22 pm Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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Amid US imposing military blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian military adviser Mohsen Rezaei said President Donald Trump wants to become the police of Strait. "These ships of yours will be sunk by our first missiles and have created a great danger for the US military...They can definitely be exposed to our missiles...and we can destroy them," he added.
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03:22 pm Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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Jubin Nautiyal marries childhood friend in Uttarakhand
Singer Jubin Nautiya recently tied the knot with his childhood friend in his hometown in Uttarakhand, Times of India reported. "Jubin opted for a simple, traditional ceremony instead of a large public celebration. He has always been very private when it comes to his personal life," a source told TOI.
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03:16 pm Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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Singer Jubin Nautiya recently tied the knot with his childhood friend in his hometown in Uttarakhand, Times of India reported. "Jubin opted for a simple, traditional ceremony instead of a large public celebration. He has always been very private when it comes to his personal life," a source told TOI.
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Only yours doesn't work, jokes Lok Sabha Speaker as Rahul Gandhi raises doubt on Venugopal's mic
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday joked, "Chalu hai mic, aapka hi band hota hai (Mic is on, only yours doesn't work)" after Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Congress MPs claimed Congress leader KC Venugopal's microphone wasn't working. The remark came as Birla was explaining House procedure to Venugopal. Gandhi had pointed to the mic, saying "No mic".
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03:16 pm Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday joked, "Chalu hai mic, aapka hi band hota hai (Mic is on, only yours doesn't work)" after Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Congress MPs claimed Congress leader KC Venugopal's microphone wasn't working. The remark came as Birla was explaining House procedure to Venugopal. Gandhi had pointed to the mic, saying "No mic".
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Telangana govt releases caste survey; backward classes largest group at 46.25%
Telangana government released findings of its 2024-25 caste survey covering about 3.55 crore people. Backward Classes emerged as the largest segment at 46.25%, followed by Scheduled Castes (SC) at 17.43% and Scheduled Tribes (ST) at 10.45%. Total Muslim population stands at 12.56%, of which 10.08% are Muslim Backward Classes and 2.48% are other Muslim classes. Other Castes stand at 13.31%.
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03:43 pm Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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Telangana government released findings of its 2024-25 caste survey covering about 3.55 crore people. Backward Classes emerged as the largest segment at 46.25%, followed by Scheduled Castes (SC) at 17.43% and Scheduled Tribes (ST) at 10.45%. Total Muslim population stands at 12.56%, of which 10.08% are Muslim Backward Classes and 2.48% are other Muslim classes. Other Castes stand at 13.31%.
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PM Modi gives friendly advice to parties opposing women's quota bill, says 'women don't forgive'
While addressing the Lok Sabha, PM Narendra Modi gave friendly advice to parties opposing the proposed women's reservation bill. "In subsequent elections after discussions are held on the women's reservation bill, women voters have never forgiven those who opposed the same," he said. "We MPs must not let this important opportunity slip away," PM Modi added.
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03:40 pm Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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While addressing the Lok Sabha, PM Narendra Modi gave friendly advice to parties opposing the proposed women's reservation bill. "In subsequent elections after discussions are held on the women's reservation bill, women voters have never forgiven those who opposed the same," he said. "We MPs must not let this important opportunity slip away," PM Modi added.
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SC rejects plea against EC's transfer of IAS officers in Bengal
The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a petition challenging Election Commission of India (ECI)'s orders for transfer of various senior police officers and bureaucrats in West Bengal ahead of State assembly elections. "It happens everywhere. Not the first time," the apex court stated. However, it noted the legal issue regarding absence of consultation by ECI with state government was valid.
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03:34 pm Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a petition challenging Election Commission of India (ECI)'s orders for transfer of various senior police officers and bureaucrats in West Bengal ahead of State assembly elections. "It happens everywhere. Not the first time," the apex court stated. However, it noted the legal issue regarding absence of consultation by ECI with state government was valid.
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Punjab woman police officer ties 5-yr-old granddaughter to door in scorching heat, suspended
An Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) in Punjab's Faridkot, Sarabjit Kaur, was suspended for locking her five-year-old granddaughter outside in scorching heat with her hands and legs tied to the gate with cloth. The girl's parents are reportedly living in Portugal. She was rescued by neighbours who heard her cries and recorded the incident, a video of which went viral.
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03:33 pm Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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An Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) in Punjab's Faridkot, Sarabjit Kaur, was suspended for locking her five-year-old granddaughter outside in scorching heat with her hands and legs tied to the gate with cloth. The girl's parents are reportedly living in Portugal. She was rescued by neighbours who heard her cries and recorded the incident, a video of which went viral.
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