Gautam Adani beats Mukesh Ambani to become richest man in Asia
Gautam Adani has beaten Mukesh Ambani to become the richest Asian, according to Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Adani's wealth climbed to $92.6 billion, $1.8 billion higher than Ambani's $90.8-billion net worth, with both of them ranked 19th and 20th globally, respectively. The next richest Indians, Lakshmi Mittal ($36.9 billion) and Shiv Nadar ($33.5 billion), rank 62nd and 70th globally.
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Gautam Adani has beaten Mukesh Ambani to become the richest Asian, according to Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Adani's wealth climbed to $92.6 billion, $1.8 billion higher than Ambani's $90.8-billion net worth, with both of them ranked 19th and 20th globally, respectively. The next richest Indians, Lakshmi Mittal ($36.9 billion) and Shiv Nadar ($33.5 billion), rank 62nd and 70th globally.
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'Cheat at everything' startup Cluely guarantees girlfriend in 1 year to job applicants
Cluely, an AI meeting assistant that helps users cheat at meetings by providing answers, posted a job opening for a Founding Engineer in San Francisco. The job offers up to $350,000/annum (₹3.24 crore), along with free housing, free food and a "guaranteed girlfriend/boyfriend" after one year. The job description states the engineer will have to follow a 72-hour workweek.
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Cluely, an AI meeting assistant that helps users cheat at meetings by providing answers, posted a job opening for a Founding Engineer in San Francisco. The job offers up to $350,000/annum (₹3.24 crore), along with free housing, free food and a "guaranteed girlfriend/boyfriend" after one year. The job description states the engineer will have to follow a 72-hour workweek.
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19-yr-old Md Ayaz used flat, cafe and hill station to sexually abuse minor girls in Maharashtra
Md Ayaz, a 19-year-old man accused of sexually abusing several minor girls and recording obscene videos, took survivors to multiple locations, officials said. "A flat in Maharashtra's Amravati was the epicentre of the crime. Girls were also taken to a hill station resort in Chikhaldara and cafes in different towns," police said. The flat's landlord ignore warnings of suspicious activities.
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11:55 am Friday, 17 April, 2026
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Md Ayaz, a 19-year-old man accused of sexually abusing several minor girls and recording obscene videos, took survivors to multiple locations, officials said. "A flat in Maharashtra's Amravati was the epicentre of the crime. Girls were also taken to a hill station resort in Chikhaldara and cafes in different towns," police said. The flat's landlord ignore warnings of suspicious activities.
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Let IPL teams own Test cricket teams: Lalit Modi
Former IPL Chairman Lalit Modi has proposed a measure to save the "dying" Test cricket. "The only way Test cricket will work [is by letting] the IPL teams own Test cricket teams," he said. Modi explained, "That is going to be like club cricket. You have club cricket in everything. But the primary has to be country versus country."
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Former IPL Chairman Lalit Modi has proposed a measure to save the "dying" Test cricket. "The only way Test cricket will work [is by letting] the IPL teams own Test cricket teams," he said. Modi explained, "That is going to be like club cricket. You have club cricket in everything. But the primary has to be country versus country."
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8 arrested in Amravati sexual abuse case involving 180 minors
Four people were arrested in the case involving sexual abuse of around 180 minors and alleged circulation of explicit content online in Maharashtra's Amravati on Thursday, taking total number of arrests to eight. "We have established part of chain through which the content was shared," the police said. Main accused, 19-year-old Mohammad Ayaz, lured women and recorded the sexual acts.
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Four people were arrested in the case involving sexual abuse of around 180 minors and alleged circulation of explicit content online in Maharashtra's Amravati on Thursday, taking total number of arrests to eight. "We have established part of chain through which the content was shared," the police said. Main accused, 19-year-old Mohammad Ayaz, lured women and recorded the sexual acts.
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OpenAI brings major update to Codex hrs after Anthropic unveils most capable coding model
OpenAI on Thursday released major updates to its coding model, Codex, just hours after Anthropic unveiled Claude Opus 4.7, its most capable Opus AI model for software engineering tasks. The new updates enable Codex to work alongside user on computer, generate images and automate repetitive tasks. The rivalry between OpenAI and Anthropic has intensified over the years for AI dominance.
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12:24 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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OpenAI on Thursday released major updates to its coding model, Codex, just hours after Anthropic unveiled Claude Opus 4.7, its most capable Opus AI model for software engineering tasks. The new updates enable Codex to work alongside user on computer, generate images and automate repetitive tasks. The rivalry between OpenAI and Anthropic has intensified over the years for AI dominance.
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12:24 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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Man who sexually abused & recorded minor girls seen celebrating birthday with policemen in Maha
A video showing Md Ayaz, who allegedly sexually abused several minor girls and recorded their obscene videos, celebrating his birthday with policemen on a public road has sparked a controversy. The video also shows one of the policemen feeding cake to the accused in Maharashtra's Amravati. The road was reportedly blocked for the celebration.
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12:18 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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A video showing Md Ayaz, who allegedly sexually abused several minor girls and recorded their obscene videos, celebrating his birthday with policemen on a public road has sparked a controversy. The video also shows one of the policemen feeding cake to the accused in Maharashtra's Amravati. The road was reportedly blocked for the celebration.
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WB border will be fenced, anyone coming will get a shock: Himanta
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, addressing a campaign rally in West Bengal, urged people to support the BJP. He said the borders of Assam, Tripura and West Bengal would be fenced, adding that anyone attempting to cross would receive an electric shock. "Right now, we're doing it in Assam and Tripura...It doesn't happen in West Bengal...It remains incomplete," Himanta said.
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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, addressing a campaign rally in West Bengal, urged people to support the BJP. He said the borders of Assam, Tripura and West Bengal would be fenced, adding that anyone attempting to cross would receive an electric shock. "Right now, we're doing it in Assam and Tripura...It doesn't happen in West Bengal...It remains incomplete," Himanta said.
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SBI ordered to pay man who lost ₹1.99 lakh while paying ₹20 electricity bill
NCDRC ordered SBI to pay ₹1.99 lakh to Bengaluru resident PK Banerjee after he was cheated using a fraud app while attempting to pay a ₹20 electricity bill. Scamsters withdrew money from Banerjee's account without asking for OTP, and Banerjee filed complaints with police and SBI the same day. NCDRC said banks can't be "absolved of liability" for fraudulent transactions.
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NCDRC ordered SBI to pay ₹1.99 lakh to Bengaluru resident PK Banerjee after he was cheated using a fraud app while attempting to pay a ₹20 electricity bill. Scamsters withdrew money from Banerjee's account without asking for OTP, and Banerjee filed complaints with police and SBI the same day. NCDRC said banks can't be "absolved of liability" for fraudulent transactions.
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Pak admits to 7 hours of power outages amid Middle East crisis
Pakistan's Power Minister Awais Leghari said country is experiencing six to seven hours of load management, almost three times higher than government's public commitment, due to rising demand, LNG supply disruptions amid Middle East crisis. He stated that power shortfall, estimated at around 3,400MW, was driven by a steep decline in generation from LNG and hydropower sources.
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12:58 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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Pakistan's Power Minister Awais Leghari said country is experiencing six to seven hours of load management, almost three times higher than government's public commitment, due to rising demand, LNG supply disruptions amid Middle East crisis. He stated that power shortfall, estimated at around 3,400MW, was driven by a steep decline in generation from LNG and hydropower sources.
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India slips to 6th largest economy
India has fallen to being the world's sixth largest economy behind US, China, Germany, Japan, and UK, according to the latest global GDP data by International Monetary Fund (IMF). The expectations of India surpassing Japan to become the fourth-largest economy in 2025 have been pushed back. The weakening rupee is said to have contributed to the decline in India's ranking.
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India has fallen to being the world's sixth largest economy behind US, China, Germany, Japan, and UK, according to the latest global GDP data by International Monetary Fund (IMF). The expectations of India surpassing Japan to become the fourth-largest economy in 2025 have been pushed back. The weakening rupee is said to have contributed to the decline in India's ranking.
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Lionel Messi buys Spanish football club Cornellà
Argentine football legend Lionel Messi has bought Spanish fifth-division team Cornellà. The Catalonia-based club has produced prominent footballers such as Jordi Alba, Gerard Martín and David Raya. Earlier this year, Cristiano Ronaldo had become co-owner of Spanish football club Almeria.
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Argentine football legend Lionel Messi has bought Spanish fifth-division team Cornellà. The Catalonia-based club has produced prominent footballers such as Jordi Alba, Gerard Martín and David Raya. Earlier this year, Cristiano Ronaldo had become co-owner of Spanish football club Almeria.
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Congress' Khera denied protection from arrest in case by Assam CM's wife, says 'Am I a terrorist?'
Congress leader Pawan Khera suffered a setback as the Supreme Court refused to grant him protection from arrest and declined to extend his transit anticipatory bail. Advocate Abhishek Singhvi appearing for Khera said, "Am I a terrorist?" Khera is accused of defamation, forgery, and criminal conspiracy over his 'Assam CM Himanta Sarma's wife has three passports' claim.
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Congress leader Pawan Khera suffered a setback as the Supreme Court refused to grant him protection from arrest and declined to extend his transit anticipatory bail. Advocate Abhishek Singhvi appearing for Khera said, "Am I a terrorist?" Khera is accused of defamation, forgery, and criminal conspiracy over his 'Assam CM Himanta Sarma's wife has three passports' claim.
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What is the history of Women's Reservation Bill in India?
Bill to reserve 33% seats for women in Lok Sabha and state Assemblies was introduced in 1996 as 81st Constitutional Amendment by HD Deve Gowda-led United Front government. It lapsed when government fell in 1997. Bill was reintroduced in 1998, 1999, 2002, and 2003 by Vajpayee government but failed. It was passed in Rajya Sabha in 2010 under Manmohan Singh.
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Bill to reserve 33% seats for women in Lok Sabha and state Assemblies was introduced in 1996 as 81st Constitutional Amendment by HD Deve Gowda-led United Front government. It lapsed when government fell in 1997. Bill was reintroduced in 1998, 1999, 2002, and 2003 by Vajpayee government but failed. It was passed in Rajya Sabha in 2010 under Manmohan Singh.
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World's smallest wild cat that can fit in one's palm spotted in MP
In a rare sighting, the world's smallest wild cat, the elusive rusty-spotted cat, has been photographed at Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh. Small enough to fit in a human palm, the feline was captured on a camera trap, marking the species' first visual record in the reserve. The image was recorded during a large-scale survey conducted in 2024.
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In a rare sighting, the world's smallest wild cat, the elusive rusty-spotted cat, has been photographed at Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh. Small enough to fit in a human palm, the feline was captured on a camera trap, marking the species' first visual record in the reserve. The image was recorded during a large-scale survey conducted in 2024.
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Pics show food served to US troops on warships near Iran
Concerns are rising about food shortages aboard US warships deployed near Iran, as service members report limited portions and declining meal quality. Sharing the pictures, Dan F, whose daughter is a Marine stationed on the USS Tripoli, said, "A lunch tray, two-thirds empty, carried one small scoop of shredded meat and a single folded tortilla." More images have also surfaced.
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01:42 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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Concerns are rising about food shortages aboard US warships deployed near Iran, as service members report limited portions and declining meal quality. Sharing the pictures, Dan F, whose daughter is a Marine stationed on the USS Tripoli, said, "A lunch tray, two-thirds empty, carried one small scoop of shredded meat and a single folded tortilla." More images have also surfaced.
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Handful of tyrants ravaging the world: Pope amid feud with Trump
Pope Leo XIV appeared to take a dig at US President Donald Trump amid an ongoing feud with his administration over the West Asia war. On Thursday, he said the world is being "ravaged by a handful of tyrants". Trump had criticised the Pope, accusing him of being "terrible for foreign policy" after he called for an end to war.
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Pope Leo XIV appeared to take a dig at US President Donald Trump amid an ongoing feud with his administration over the West Asia war. On Thursday, he said the world is being "ravaged by a handful of tyrants". Trump had criticised the Pope, accusing him of being "terrible for foreign policy" after he called for an end to war.
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Why is Delhi hazy today?
Delhi recorded a hazy morning on Friday as calm winds trapped pollutants close to the ground. The absence of western disturbances left dry and still conditions, allowing vehicular emissions, road dust and construction activity to build up. AQI crossed 200 at several monitoring stations on Friday morning. Notably, GRAP-1 curbs were imposed in Delhi-NCR amid poor air quality on Thursday.
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Delhi recorded a hazy morning on Friday as calm winds trapped pollutants close to the ground. The absence of western disturbances left dry and still conditions, allowing vehicular emissions, road dust and construction activity to build up. AQI crossed 200 at several monitoring stations on Friday morning. Notably, GRAP-1 curbs were imposed in Delhi-NCR amid poor air quality on Thursday.
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Chinnaswamy canteen worker held for illegally selling IPL tickets
In a major crackdown on IPL ticket black marketing, the Central Crime Branch (CCB) has arrested a canteen employee at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium for allegedly selling over 180 tickets at inflated prices. The accused, identified as Chandrashekhar, was reportedly selling each ticket for ₹15,000 to ₹19,000, police said. He was working at the Sri Lakshmi Canteen inside the stadium.
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01:35 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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In a major crackdown on IPL ticket black marketing, the Central Crime Branch (CCB) has arrested a canteen employee at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium for allegedly selling over 180 tickets at inflated prices. The accused, identified as Chandrashekhar, was reportedly selling each ticket for ₹15,000 to ₹19,000, police said. He was working at the Sri Lakshmi Canteen inside the stadium.
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How did India lose its position as world's 4th largest economy?
India's GDP in 2026 will be $4.15 trillion, meaning India will drop two positions to rank sixth among world's largest economies, IMF data shows. This happened after India updated its GDP estimates with a new base in February-end, which showed the previous GDP series was overestimating India's GDP. A rising USD-INR exchange rate also lowered India's GDP in dollar terms.
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India's GDP in 2026 will be $4.15 trillion, meaning India will drop two positions to rank sixth among world's largest economies, IMF data shows. This happened after India updated its GDP estimates with a new base in February-end, which showed the previous GDP series was overestimating India's GDP. A rising USD-INR exchange rate also lowered India's GDP in dollar terms.
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