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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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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04:21 pm Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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Kangana defends 'tapori' remark on Rahul, says 'Why should I glorify him?'
Actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut defended calling Congress leader Rahul Gandhi “tapori”. "I have respect for everybody. But I cannot pretend unnecessarily to put a crown on his head, which he doesn't deserve. Why should I glorify him?" she said. Ranaut added the jiu-jitsu analogy Gandhi used in Parliament, with terms like “grip” and “choke”, made women uncomfortable.
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04:20 pm Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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Actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut defended calling Congress leader Rahul Gandhi “tapori”. "I have respect for everybody. But I cannot pretend unnecessarily to put a crown on his head, which he doesn't deserve. Why should I glorify him?" she said. Ranaut added the jiu-jitsu analogy Gandhi used in Parliament, with terms like “grip” and “choke”, made women uncomfortable.
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Women given quota in Panchayats easily because MPs didn't fear losing own seats: PM Modi
While speaking on women's quota in Parliament, PM Narendra Modi recalled how over 30 years ago, women were easily granted reservations in Panchayats because MPs "didn't fear losing their positions". "Lakhs of women who've worked at the Panchayat level are agitated...They are now demanding to be a part of the decision-making process in state assemblies and the Parliament," he added.
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04:40 pm Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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While speaking on women's quota in Parliament, PM Narendra Modi recalled how over 30 years ago, women were easily granted reservations in Panchayats because MPs "didn't fear losing their positions". "Lakhs of women who've worked at the Panchayat level are agitated...They are now demanding to be a part of the decision-making process in state assemblies and the Parliament," he added.
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Peyush Bansal calls policy banning tilak, bindi at Lenskart 'inaccurate', gets fact-checked
Lenskart CEO Peyush Bansal responded to outrage after a Lenskart style guide showed the startup barring employees from wearing tilak and bindi at work while allowing hijab and turban. Calling the document "inaccurate", Bansal said, "Our grooming policy has evolved over the years." His X post soon got fact-checked, with a Community Note claiming no updated policy document was released.
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04:39 pm Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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Lenskart CEO Peyush Bansal responded to outrage after a Lenskart style guide showed the startup barring employees from wearing tilak and bindi at work while allowing hijab and turban. Calling the document "inaccurate", Bansal said, "Our grooming policy has evolved over the years." His X post soon got fact-checked, with a Community Note claiming no updated policy document was released.
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Oppn had no courage to oppose 33% quota for women, so gave technical excuses: PM Modi
PM Narendra Modi on Thursday accused Opposition of raising "technical points and excuses" to delay the women's reservation bill. "They had no courage to openly oppose 33% reservation for women...So they would use technical excuse," he added. PM Modi said the issue had remained stalled for nearly three decades without progress and urged all parties to support it now.
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04:36 pm Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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PM Narendra Modi on Thursday accused Opposition of raising "technical points and excuses" to delay the women's reservation bill. "They had no courage to openly oppose 33% reservation for women...So they would use technical excuse," he added. PM Modi said the issue had remained stalled for nearly three decades without progress and urged all parties to support it now.
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Should've been implemented 30 years ago: PM on women's quota bill
Speaking for implementation of Women's Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha on Thursday, PM Narendra Modi said it should have been implemented 25-30 years ago when the idea first emerged. "Today, we would have brought it to a considerable level of maturity," he stated. PM Modi added it's in favour of country's democracy and will not benefit one political party.
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04:33 pm Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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Speaking for implementation of Women's Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha on Thursday, PM Narendra Modi said it should have been implemented 25-30 years ago when the idea first emerged. "Today, we would have brought it to a considerable level of maturity," he stated. PM Modi added it's in favour of country's democracy and will not benefit one political party.
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What is the 30% rule to maintain CIBIL score?
The 30% rule is a credit management guideline suggesting that a person should use no more than 30% of their total available credit limit across all cards to maintain a healthy CIBIL score. Higher utilisation can negatively impact the score, NDTV reported, citing experts. Breaching even 50% utilisation tells lenders you may be financially stretched, an expert said.
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04:31 pm Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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The 30% rule is a credit management guideline suggesting that a person should use no more than 30% of their total available credit limit across all cards to maintain a healthy CIBIL score. Higher utilisation can negatively impact the score, NDTV reported, citing experts. Breaching even 50% utilisation tells lenders you may be financially stretched, an expert said.
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04:31 pm Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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SpiceJet plane's wing tip seen stuck on Akasa Air plane's tail after collision at Delhi airport
A video has surfaced showing the condition of a SpiceJet and an Akasa Air plane, which collided on Thursday at Delhi's IGI Airport. The video, shared by News18, showed the broken tip of the SpiceJet plane's wing stuck in the Akasa Air plane's tail. Akasa Air said its plane was stationary when the incident happened, while SpiceJet's plane was taxiing.
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05:14 pm Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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A video has surfaced showing the condition of a SpiceJet and an Akasa Air plane, which collided on Thursday at Delhi's IGI Airport. The video, shared by News18, showed the broken tip of the SpiceJet plane's wing stuck in the Akasa Air plane's tail. Akasa Air said its plane was stationary when the incident happened, while SpiceJet's plane was taxiing.
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SpiceJet plane hits Akasa Air plane at Delhi airport, both planes suffer damage
A SpiceJet plane collided with a stationary Akasa Air plane at Delhi airport on Thursday, after which both planes suffered damage. The Akasa Air plane was bound for Hyderabad and had to return to the bay. "All passengers and crew were safely disembarked, and our...teams are making alternative arrangements to fly...passengers to Hyderabad at the earliest," Akasa Air said.
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05:12 pm Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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A SpiceJet plane collided with a stationary Akasa Air plane at Delhi airport on Thursday, after which both planes suffered damage. The Akasa Air plane was bound for Hyderabad and had to return to the bay. "All passengers and crew were safely disembarked, and our...teams are making alternative arrangements to fly...passengers to Hyderabad at the earliest," Akasa Air said.
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Indo-China trade flow reverses as India exports $2.5-bn Apple parts to China: Report
Apple's India vendors exported a record $2.5 billion worth of components to China in FY26 so far, the ET reported. This can be seen as an early reversal of the trend where Chinese suppliers exported parts to India for electronics manufacturing. Driven by government's Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), total electronics exports to China are expected to hit $3.5 billion.
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05:07 pm Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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Apple's India vendors exported a record $2.5 billion worth of components to China in FY26 so far, the ET reported. This can be seen as an early reversal of the trend where Chinese suppliers exported parts to India for electronics manufacturing. Driven by government's Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), total electronics exports to China are expected to hit $3.5 billion.
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Gastroenterologist shares 3 vegetables that should never be eaten raw
Gastroenterologist Dr Shubham Vatsya shared three vegetables that are best avoided in their raw form. According to him, capsicums and bell peppers are best not consumed raw, as their seeds and outer surface can harbour microbes. He said raw broccoli contains complex fibres and goitrogenic compounds that may interfere with indigestion. He also warned against consuming colocasia leaves.
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05:07 pm Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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Gastroenterologist Dr Shubham Vatsya shared three vegetables that are best avoided in their raw form. According to him, capsicums and bell peppers are best not consumed raw, as their seeds and outer surface can harbour microbes. He said raw broccoli contains complex fibres and goitrogenic compounds that may interfere with indigestion. He also warned against consuming colocasia leaves.
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05:07 pm Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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Team India cricketer gifted ODI World Cup 2023 runners-up medal to Lalit Modi, reveals video
A Team India cricketer's ODI World Cup 2023 runners-up medal was spotted with former IPL Chairman Lalit Modi during his appearance on Michael Vaughan's podcast. While Modi revealed an Australian player had gifted him a winners' medal, Vaughan noticed a runners-up medal lying alongside it. Notably, Modi did not reveal the names of either the Indian or Australian player.
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05:05 pm Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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A Team India cricketer's ODI World Cup 2023 runners-up medal was spotted with former IPL Chairman Lalit Modi during his appearance on Michael Vaughan's podcast. While Modi revealed an Australian player had gifted him a winners' medal, Vaughan noticed a runners-up medal lying alongside it. Notably, Modi did not reveal the names of either the Indian or Australian player.
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Delhi boy scores 96.6% in CBSE Class 10 boards while battling cancer
Aarav Vats, a student of Amity International School in Delhi's Saket, scored 96.6% in CBSE Class 10 board exams while battling cancer. He was diagnosed with lymphoblastic lymphoma in 2022 when he was in Class 7. He said that he studied around five to six hours a day, and attended online classes whenever he was hospitalised.
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Aarav Vats, a student of Amity International School in Delhi's Saket, scored 96.6% in CBSE Class 10 board exams while battling cancer. He was diagnosed with lymphoblastic lymphoma in 2022 when he was in Class 7. He said that he studied around five to six hours a day, and attended online classes whenever he was hospitalised.
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Let him speak, his mouth is locked in Bengal: PM Modi to Opposition MP
While speaking on the Women's Reservation Bill, PM Narendra Modi took a jibe at an Opposition MP who was interrupting him. When Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla signalled the MP to sit down, PM Modi replied, "Let him speak, his mouth is locked there...No one lets him talk in West Bengal." His comment evoked a laugh from the treasury bench.
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05:42 pm Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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While speaking on the Women's Reservation Bill, PM Narendra Modi took a jibe at an Opposition MP who was interrupting him. When Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla signalled the MP to sit down, PM Modi replied, "Let him speak, his mouth is locked there...No one lets him talk in West Bengal." His comment evoked a laugh from the treasury bench.
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Bengal man poses as doctor & businessman on dating apps, cheats 500 women of ₹2 cr
Delhi Police arrested a man for allegedly cheating over 500 women of ₹2 crore by posing as a doctor, producer, and businessman on dating apps. The accused, a resident of West Bengal, would develop relationships with victims by promising love/marriage, then fabricate medical emergencies to extort money. Four phones and eight SIM cards were recovered from him.
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05:58 pm Thursday, 16 April, 2026
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Delhi Police arrested a man for allegedly cheating over 500 women of ₹2 crore by posing as a doctor, producer, and businessman on dating apps. The accused, a resident of West Bengal, would develop relationships with victims by promising love/marriage, then fabricate medical emergencies to extort money. Four phones and eight SIM cards were recovered from him.
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