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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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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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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Not stopping SP from giving all tickets to Muslim women: Shah to Akhilesh in Parliament
After Home Minister Amit Shah rejected SP's demand for Muslim women's reservation, calling it "unconstitutional", SP chief Akhilesh Yadav questioned whether Muslim population falls outside 50% reservation cap. Responding to it, Shah said, "We aren't stopping SP from giving all tickets to Muslim women." This comes amid debate in Parliament on delimitation bill to implement women's reservation.
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03:32 pm Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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After Home Minister Amit Shah rejected SP's demand for Muslim women's reservation, calling it "unconstitutional", SP chief Akhilesh Yadav questioned whether Muslim population falls outside 50% reservation cap. Responding to it, Shah said, "We aren't stopping SP from giving all tickets to Muslim women." This comes amid debate in Parliament on delimitation bill to implement women's reservation.
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X user says 'Sushant bhai will see me' after 43% in 10th Board, CBSE asks for contact details
After CBSE announced Class 10 Board examination results on Wednesday, an X user shared a post reading, "43% in my CBSE Class 10 exams...Sushant bhai will finally see me today." CBSE, which initiated outreach to distressed students, swiftly responded to the post and wrote, "Please send your contact details in direct message." Notably, CBSE avoided releasing toppers list this year.
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03:31 pm Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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After CBSE announced Class 10 Board examination results on Wednesday, an X user shared a post reading, "43% in my CBSE Class 10 exams...Sushant bhai will finally see me today." CBSE, which initiated outreach to distressed students, swiftly responded to the post and wrote, "Please send your contact details in direct message." Notably, CBSE avoided releasing toppers list this year.
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45 of 66 arrested during Noida workers' protest are not labourers
Uttar Pradesh government issued a statement saying that 45 of the 66 people arrested over the Noida unrest are not workers, pointing to the role of "external elements" in inciting violence and arson during the protests. It added authorities acted swiftly to foil what it described as a well-planned conspiracy to create disorder under the guise of labour protests.
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03:53 pm Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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Uttar Pradesh government issued a statement saying that 45 of the 66 people arrested over the Noida unrest are not workers, pointing to the role of "external elements" in inciting violence and arson during the protests. It added authorities acted swiftly to foil what it described as a well-planned conspiracy to create disorder under the guise of labour protests.
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Madras HC dismisses Tamannaah's ₹1-crore case against Power Soaps
The Madras High Court dismissed an appeal by actress Tamannaah, which sought ₹1 crore in damages, against Power Soaps Limited over the alleged unauthorised use of her images. For context, Tamannaah signed a 1-year endorsement agreement in 2008, which allowed the use of her images for promotion. However, she alleged that the company continued to use her images until 2011.
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03:46 pm Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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The Madras High Court dismissed an appeal by actress Tamannaah, which sought ₹1 crore in damages, against Power Soaps Limited over the alleged unauthorised use of her images. For context, Tamannaah signed a 1-year endorsement agreement in 2008, which allowed the use of her images for promotion. However, she alleged that the company continued to use her images until 2011.
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PM Modi thanks SP MP Dharmendra in LS, says, 'I am very grateful to you for introducing me'
Speaking in Lok Sabha on Thursday, PM Narendra Modi thanked Samajwadi Party's MP Dharmendra Yadav. In a video, PM Modi could be heard saying, "Dharmendra ji, I'm very grateful to you for introducing me. It's true...I come from an extremely backward section of society, but my responsibility is to take everyone along." "For me, the Constitution is supreme," he added.
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04:14 pm Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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Speaking in Lok Sabha on Thursday, PM Narendra Modi thanked Samajwadi Party's MP Dharmendra Yadav. In a video, PM Modi could be heard saying, "Dharmendra ji, I'm very grateful to you for introducing me. It's true...I come from an extremely backward section of society, but my responsibility is to take everyone along." "For me, the Constitution is supreme," he added.
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What are MANPADs, the shoulder-fired missiles China reportedly supplying to Iran?
Amid the ongoing war with Iran, US intelligence sources told CNN that Tehran could soon get 1,000+ MANPADs from China. MANPADs, or man-portable air defence systems, are shoulder-fired, infrared-guided anti-aircraft missiles carried and operated by a lone soldier. They are easy to conceal, transport and use and are difficult to counter. The missiles travel at twice the speed of sound.
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04:13 pm Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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Amid the ongoing war with Iran, US intelligence sources told CNN that Tehran could soon get 1,000+ MANPADs from China. MANPADs, or man-portable air defence systems, are shoulder-fired, infrared-guided anti-aircraft missiles carried and operated by a lone soldier. They are easy to conceal, transport and use and are difficult to counter. The missiles travel at twice the speed of sound.
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Pilots heard making 'meow, meow' & barking sounds in US, get scolding to act professional
Two pilots were heard making 'meow, meow' and barking sounds over an air traffic control frequency at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on April 12, after which a person scolded them, saying, "You guys need to be professional pilots." The pilots responded by making more such sounds. "This is why you still fly an RJ (regional jet)," the voice responded.
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04:12 pm Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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Two pilots were heard making 'meow, meow' and barking sounds over an air traffic control frequency at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on April 12, after which a person scolded them, saying, "You guys need to be professional pilots." The pilots responded by making more such sounds. "This is why you still fly an RJ (regional jet)," the voice responded.
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Take blank cheque of credit for women quota bill, I'll print ad of Oppn leaders on govt expense: PM
While speaking on Women's Reservation Bill, PM Narendra Modi asked the Opposition to take the credit for the bill. "We don't want credit. You pass the bill, I will publish an advertisement using government money and put pictures of Opposition leaders of your choice," he said. PM Modi further said he is offering Opposition a "blank cheque of credit".
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04:12 pm Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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While speaking on Women's Reservation Bill, PM Narendra Modi asked the Opposition to take the credit for the bill. "We don't want credit. You pass the bill, I will publish an advertisement using government money and put pictures of Opposition leaders of your choice," he said. PM Modi further said he is offering Opposition a "blank cheque of credit".
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50% of our population will be part of policymaking: PM Modi on Women’s Reservation Bill
Speaking on Women’s Reservation Bill in Lok Sabha, PM Narendra Modi said it would help 50% of population become part of policymaking. He said this move is not just in favour of one political party but in favour of democracy. “If we stand together, history will remember us...It's an opportunity to add a new chapter to Viksit Bharat,” he added.
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04:22 pm Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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Speaking on Women’s Reservation Bill in Lok Sabha, PM Narendra Modi said it would help 50% of population become part of policymaking. He said this move is not just in favour of one political party but in favour of democracy. “If we stand together, history will remember us...It's an opportunity to add a new chapter to Viksit Bharat,” he added.
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Women quota Bill should not be weighed on scale of politics: PM
PM Narendra Modi, speaking during the discussion on the Women's Reservation Bill, appealed that the Bill should not be weighed on the scale of politics. "Across different fields, women are doing remarkable work and excelling everywhere," he said. "When they have such immense potential, why are we spending so much energy trying to deny them their rightful participation?" he added.
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04:21 pm Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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PM Narendra Modi, speaking during the discussion on the Women's Reservation Bill, appealed that the Bill should not be weighed on the scale of politics. "Across different fields, women are doing remarkable work and excelling everywhere," he said. "When they have such immense potential, why are we spending so much energy trying to deny them their rightful participation?" he added.
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Billionaire Spiegel seen enjoying at Coachella days before firing 1,000 Snap staff, criticised
Snapchat-parent Snap's billionaire CEO Evan Spiegel is being criticised after a post by his wife, Miranda Kerr, showed them enjoying at Coachella music festival, days before he fired 1,000 Snap employees. "A day in the desert," Kerr wrote while sharing a video of Spiegel and herself. "Dude is chilling with $$$$," a user said, while another called him "Worst CEO".
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04:21 pm Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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Snapchat-parent Snap's billionaire CEO Evan Spiegel is being criticised after a post by his wife, Miranda Kerr, showed them enjoying at Coachella music festival, days before he fired 1,000 Snap employees. "A day in the desert," Kerr wrote while sharing a video of Spiegel and herself. "Dude is chilling with $$$$," a user said, while another called him "Worst CEO".
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