Our women power is identity of strong India: PM ahead of voting on women's quota bill
PM Narendra Modi on Friday said that our women power is the "identity of a strong India". "The mothers, sisters and daughters of the nation are enhancing the pride of India in every field today," he stated. PM Modi has urged parties to support women's quota bill, voting for which will take place today in Lok Sabha.
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PM Narendra Modi on Friday said that our women power is the "identity of a strong India". "The mothers, sisters and daughters of the nation are enhancing the pride of India in every field today," he stated. PM Modi has urged parties to support women's quota bill, voting for which will take place today in Lok Sabha.
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Reed Hastings to exit as Netflix chief after 29 years, months after WB deal fell through
Netflix Chairman Reed Hastings is exiting the streaming platform he co-founded 29 years ago, months after a merger with Warner Bros Discovery fell through. Netflix said Hastings plans to focus on philanthropy and other pursuits. The 65-year-old was responsible for transforming Netflix from a DVDs-by-mail business to a global streaming giant, with his exit news crashing Netflix shares by 9%.
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Netflix Chairman Reed Hastings is exiting the streaming platform he co-founded 29 years ago, months after a merger with Warner Bros Discovery fell through. Netflix said Hastings plans to focus on philanthropy and other pursuits. The 65-year-old was responsible for transforming Netflix from a DVDs-by-mail business to a global streaming giant, with his exit news crashing Netflix shares by 9%.
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Kenya's outsourcing firm cuts 1,108 jobs after Meta ends contract
Sama, a Kenya-based outsourcing firm, announced 1,108 layoffs at its Nairobi centre after receiving notice from Meta that it will terminate content and data annotation contract. Notably, Meta and its local contractor Sama were sued by former content moderators over low wages and lack of mental health support. The moderators, from several African countries, are seeking $1.6 billion in compensation.
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09:29 am Friday, 17 April, 2026
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Sama, a Kenya-based outsourcing firm, announced 1,108 layoffs at its Nairobi centre after receiving notice from Meta that it will terminate content and data annotation contract. Notably, Meta and its local contractor Sama were sued by former content moderators over low wages and lack of mental health support. The moderators, from several African countries, are seeking $1.6 billion in compensation.
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Trump tells about his 40-minute call with PM Modi, says 'He's doing great'
While speaking with media personnel, US President Donald Trump was asked about his 40-minute call with PM Narendra Modi. Trump said, "I had a very good talk with him. He's a friend of mine from India. And he is doing great." This was the first call between the two leaders after the peace talks in Pakistan failed.
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09:25 am Friday, 17 April, 2026
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While speaking with media personnel, US President Donald Trump was asked about his 40-minute call with PM Narendra Modi. Trump said, "I had a very good talk with him. He's a friend of mine from India. And he is doing great." This was the first call between the two leaders after the peace talks in Pakistan failed.
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Iran have to come to US: FIFA chief on World Cup 2026
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has backed Iran's participation in the FIFA World Cup 2026 after they requested to move their matches from the US to Mexico amid tensions in the Middle East. "The Iranian team is coming for sure," he said. Infantino added, "Iran have to come. They represent their people, they have qualified, and the players want to play."
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has backed Iran's participation in the FIFA World Cup 2026 after they requested to move their matches from the US to Mexico amid tensions in the Middle East. "The Iranian team is coming for sure," he said. Infantino added, "Iran have to come. They represent their people, they have qualified, and the players want to play."
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Virat Kohli's like on German-South African influencer LizLaz's pic sparks 'algorithm' jokes
Virat Kohli's Instagram like on German-South African model and vlogger LizLaz's post has gone viral, with fans jokingly recalling his earlier clarification about an accidental like on actress Avneet Kaur's post. Kohli had then said "algorithm may have mistakenly registered an interaction". In a recent interview, LizLaz called Kohli her favourite cricketer.
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09:36 am Friday, 17 April, 2026
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Virat Kohli's Instagram like on German-South African model and vlogger LizLaz's post has gone viral, with fans jokingly recalling his earlier clarification about an accidental like on actress Avneet Kaur's post. Kohli had then said "algorithm may have mistakenly registered an interaction". In a recent interview, LizLaz called Kohli her favourite cricketer.
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I was blaring siren, why didn't you move: BJP MLA's son after ramming 5 with Thar in MP
BJP MLA Pritam Lodhi's son Dinesh, who allegedly rammed his Thar into five people in MP's Shivpuri, was seen arguing with the injured people in a video. "When I was sounding the siren, why didn't you move?" he asked them. He also asked a person to stop recording video. Reacting to the incident, Pritam said the "victims must get justice".
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09:34 am Friday, 17 April, 2026
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BJP MLA Pritam Lodhi's son Dinesh, who allegedly rammed his Thar into five people in MP's Shivpuri, was seen arguing with the injured people in a video. "When I was sounding the siren, why didn't you move?" he asked them. He also asked a person to stop recording video. Reacting to the incident, Pritam said the "victims must get justice".
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How did 2 planes collide at Delhi airport?
Aviation regulator DGCA said two planes collided at Delhi airport, resulting in damage to the planes' bodies. It said a Leh-Delhi SpiceJet plane was taxiing to the allocated parking bay when it hit the Hyderabad-bound Akasa Air plane, which was positioned on the apron after pushback. The collision damaged the SpiceJet plane's winglet and Akasa Air plane's horizontal tail surface.
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09:57 am Friday, 17 April, 2026
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Aviation regulator DGCA said two planes collided at Delhi airport, resulting in damage to the planes' bodies. It said a Leh-Delhi SpiceJet plane was taxiing to the allocated parking bay when it hit the Hyderabad-bound Akasa Air plane, which was positioned on the apron after pushback. The collision damaged the SpiceJet plane's winglet and Akasa Air plane's horizontal tail surface.
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War with Iran should be ending pretty soon: Trump
US President Donald Trump said that the war with Iran is "going along swimmingly" and added, "It should be ending pretty soon." "It was perfect...We have the most powerful military anywhere in the world. I built it my first four years," Trump stated at an event in Las Vegas. Trump claimed Iran has agreed to not have a nuclear weapon.
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10:22 am Friday, 17 April, 2026
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US President Donald Trump said that the war with Iran is "going along swimmingly" and added, "It should be ending pretty soon." "It was perfect...We have the most powerful military anywhere in the world. I built it my first four years," Trump stated at an event in Las Vegas. Trump claimed Iran has agreed to not have a nuclear weapon.
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Vedanta erases ₹1,467 cr from investors' wealth in 5 mins after FIR against chairman
Vedanta shares wiped out ₹1,467 crore in investor wealth within five minutes of market opening. The decline in the company's market capitalisation followed the filing of an FIR against Chairman Anil Agarwal in connection with the Chhattisgarh power plant explosion case that claimed 20 lives. The FIR alleges death by negligence, negligent conduct with machinery, and common intention, police said.
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10:44 am Friday, 17 April, 2026
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Vedanta shares wiped out ₹1,467 crore in investor wealth within five minutes of market opening. The decline in the company's market capitalisation followed the filing of an FIR against Chairman Anil Agarwal in connection with the Chhattisgarh power plant explosion case that claimed 20 lives. The FIR alleges death by negligence, negligent conduct with machinery, and common intention, police said.
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Accused booked hotels, pressured women staff to join them: TCS ex-staff on conversion racket
An ex-TCS employee claimed that the accused in the sexual abuse and conversion booked hotels and resorts for weekends from the office floor and pressured young women employees to join them. She also claimed that her co-worker, named Krishna, who used to wear a Rudraksha, converted to Islam. Accused Nida Khan wasn't in HR but a process associate, she added.
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An ex-TCS employee claimed that the accused in the sexual abuse and conversion booked hotels and resorts for weekends from the office floor and pressured young women employees to join them. She also claimed that her co-worker, named Krishna, who used to wear a Rudraksha, converted to Islam. Accused Nida Khan wasn't in HR but a process associate, she added.
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Dowry givers not to be prosecuted if they are victims: SC
The Supreme Court said Dowry Prohibition Act criminalises both giving and taking of dowry but clarified that those who give dowry- typically bride and her family- will be protected from prosecution if they are the aggrieved party. The court's remarks came after a man sought FIR against wife and her family as they gave dowry at the time of wedding.
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The Supreme Court said Dowry Prohibition Act criminalises both giving and taking of dowry but clarified that those who give dowry- typically bride and her family- will be protected from prosecution if they are the aggrieved party. The court's remarks came after a man sought FIR against wife and her family as they gave dowry at the time of wedding.
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Woman Reservation Act 2023 comes into force as Parliament debates its amendment
The Women Reservation Act 2023, which gave a 33% reservation to women in legislatures, came into force, according to a notification issued by the Union Law Ministry. The 2023 act was notified with effect from April 16, in the midst of the debate in Parliament to amend the same law for its implementation in 2029.
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The Women Reservation Act 2023, which gave a 33% reservation to women in legislatures, came into force, according to a notification issued by the Union Law Ministry. The 2023 act was notified with effect from April 16, in the midst of the debate in Parliament to amend the same law for its implementation in 2029.
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ICC probing spot-fixing in Canada captain's 15-run over in T20 WC match against NZ in Chennai
An over bowled by Canada captain Dilpreet Bajwa against New Zealand in their T20 World Cup 2026 match in Chennai is being probed for alleged spot-fixing by ICC. Bajwa, primarily a batting all-rounder, began fifth over of New Zealand's chase with no-ball, bowled a wide and conceded 15 runs. The allegations emerged in a Canadian documentary aired by CBC recently.
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10:51 am Friday, 17 April, 2026
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An over bowled by Canada captain Dilpreet Bajwa against New Zealand in their T20 World Cup 2026 match in Chennai is being probed for alleged spot-fixing by ICC. Bajwa, primarily a batting all-rounder, began fifth over of New Zealand's chase with no-ball, bowled a wide and conceded 15 runs. The allegations emerged in a Canadian documentary aired by CBC recently.
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Train ticket which costs ₹1,200 could cost ₹14,000 for FIFA WC in US: Report
With New Jersey's MetLife Stadium set to host eight FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, NJ Transit is considering charging around $150 (₹14,000) for a round-trip train ticket between New York Penn Station and the stadium, Athletic reported. The 29-km journey usually costs $12.90 (₹1,200) for a return ticket. New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill said FIFA is providing no transport funding.
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With New Jersey's MetLife Stadium set to host eight FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, NJ Transit is considering charging around $150 (₹14,000) for a round-trip train ticket between New York Penn Station and the stadium, Athletic reported. The 29-km journey usually costs $12.90 (₹1,200) for a return ticket. New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill said FIFA is providing no transport funding.
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Video of Jasprit Bumrah's frustrated reaction to Hardik Pandya's captaincy call goes viral
A video of MI fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah's frustrated reaction to captain Hardik Pandya's call in their IPL 2026 match in Mumbai has gone viral. The call was reportedly related to a field setting. Bumrah went wicketless in the match as PBKS defeated MI by seven wickets. Notably, MI have lost four matches in a row.
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A video of MI fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah's frustrated reaction to captain Hardik Pandya's call in their IPL 2026 match in Mumbai has gone viral. The call was reportedly related to a field setting. Bumrah went wicketless in the match as PBKS defeated MI by seven wickets. Notably, MI have lost four matches in a row.
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Ex-Arsenal goalkeeper Manninger dies at 48 in car-train collision
Former Arsenal and Austria goalkeeper Alex Manninger passed away after his car was reportedly hit by a train in Salzburg on Thursday. Manninger was 48 and played for a number of clubs in Europe, including Juventus and Salzburg. Without naming Manninger, the police said a car was struck and dragged by a train while crossing the tracks.
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Former Arsenal and Austria goalkeeper Alex Manninger passed away after his car was reportedly hit by a train in Salzburg on Thursday. Manninger was 48 and played for a number of clubs in Europe, including Juventus and Salzburg. Without naming Manninger, the police said a car was struck and dragged by a train while crossing the tracks.
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B'desh court grants bail to Hindu monk Chinmoy Das in 1 case
A Bangladesh court has granted bail to Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das in one case, though he remains in custody in six others, including a lawyer’s murder case. He was granted bail in a case in which he was accused of land grabbing, intimidation and assault. Six people, including Chinmoy Krishna Das, were accused in the case filed in 2023.
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A Bangladesh court has granted bail to Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das in one case, though he remains in custody in six others, including a lawyer’s murder case. He was granted bail in a case in which he was accused of land grabbing, intimidation and assault. Six people, including Chinmoy Krishna Das, were accused in the case filed in 2023.
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ED raids 13 premises linked to Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora
The Enforcement Directorate is conducting searches at 13 premises linked to Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora and his business partners Hemanth Sood and Chandrasekhar Aggarwal under Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). Sanjeev's company (Hampton Sky Realty Ltd) is under scanner for irregularities such as illegal change of land use in Punjab, insider trading scams in the stock market, among others.
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11:16 am Friday, 17 April, 2026
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The Enforcement Directorate is conducting searches at 13 premises linked to Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora and his business partners Hemanth Sood and Chandrasekhar Aggarwal under Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). Sanjeev's company (Hampton Sky Realty Ltd) is under scanner for irregularities such as illegal change of land use in Punjab, insider trading scams in the stock market, among others.
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TCS conversion case accused Nida wasn't HR head but telecaller
Nida Khan, accused of forcible religious conversion at the Nashik unit of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), was not the HR head as previously reported, according to a Business Today report. She was employed as a telecaller in a junior role, the report said. Another report claimed that she joined the TCS Nashik's BPO unit in December 2021.
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11:37 am Friday, 17 April, 2026
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Nida Khan, accused of forcible religious conversion at the Nashik unit of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), was not the HR head as previously reported, according to a Business Today report. She was employed as a telecaller in a junior role, the report said. Another report claimed that she joined the TCS Nashik's BPO unit in December 2021.
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