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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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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12:48 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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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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01:14 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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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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01:20 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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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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01:16 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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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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01:39 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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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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Alia Bhatt's sister Shaheen Bhatt gets engaged to Ishaan Mehra
Actress Alia Bhatt's sister Shaheen Bhatt has got engaged to her boyfriend Ishaan Mehra, who is a fitness coach. She took to Instagram to share pictures, writing, "We may have overdone this whole liking each other thing." Shaheen had made her relationship official on Ishaan's birthday last year.
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Actress Alia Bhatt's sister Shaheen Bhatt has got engaged to her boyfriend Ishaan Mehra, who is a fitness coach. She took to Instagram to share pictures, writing, "We may have overdone this whole liking each other thing." Shaheen had made her relationship official on Ishaan's birthday last year.
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Brain stroke risk reports about Vinod Kambli fake, he is fine: Wife
Ex-Team India batter Vinod Kambli's wife Andrea Hewitt has said that the reports about brain stroke risk to Vinod are fake. "By God’s grace, Vinod is fine. I don’t know who is spreading false information about his health," she said. Earlier, Vinod's friend Marcus Couto had said that Vinod has a clot in brain and he's at risk of stroke.
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01:48 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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Ex-Team India batter Vinod Kambli's wife Andrea Hewitt has said that the reports about brain stroke risk to Vinod are fake. "By God’s grace, Vinod is fine. I don’t know who is spreading false information about his health," she said. Earlier, Vinod's friend Marcus Couto had said that Vinod has a clot in brain and he's at risk of stroke.
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Helicopter crashes in Indonesia
A helicopter carrying eight people crashed in Indonesia’s West Kalimantan province, leaving no survivors, rescuers said on Thursday. The wreckage was found in dense forests in Sekadau district, where the bodies of all eight passengers were recovered, the National Search and Rescue Agency and the Transportation Ministry said. One of those killed was a Malaysian national.
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01:46 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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A helicopter carrying eight people crashed in Indonesia’s West Kalimantan province, leaving no survivors, rescuers said on Thursday. The wreckage was found in dense forests in Sekadau district, where the bodies of all eight passengers were recovered, the National Search and Rescue Agency and the Transportation Ministry said. One of those killed was a Malaysian national.
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LeT co-founder Hamza survives assassination attempt in Pak: Report
Terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) co-founder Amir Hamza survived an assassination attempt in Pakistan’s Lahore, according to a report. Hours after the attack, Talha Saeed, son of LeT chief Hafiz Saeed, visited him to assess his condition, the report said. Motorcycle-borne unidentified gunmen opened fire on his car, during which he reportedly sustained a gunshot wound to the shoulder.
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02:08 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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Terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) co-founder Amir Hamza survived an assassination attempt in Pakistan’s Lahore, according to a report. Hours after the attack, Talha Saeed, son of LeT chief Hafiz Saeed, visited him to assess his condition, the report said. Motorcycle-borne unidentified gunmen opened fire on his car, during which he reportedly sustained a gunshot wound to the shoulder.
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Probe ordered over children from other states being brought to U'khand madrasas
The Uttarakhand government ordered a verification of madrasas in Dehradun, Haridwar, Udham Singh Nagar and Nainital over reports of children from other states being brought to madrasas in the state. "Safety of children, transparency, and compliance with rules are our top priorities. Strict action will be ensured if any irregularities are found," Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said.
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02:28 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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The Uttarakhand government ordered a verification of madrasas in Dehradun, Haridwar, Udham Singh Nagar and Nainital over reports of children from other states being brought to madrasas in the state. "Safety of children, transparency, and compliance with rules are our top priorities. Strict action will be ensured if any irregularities are found," Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said.
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What helped Gautam Adani overtake Ambani as Asia's richest man?
Gautam Adani, whose wealth has climbed to $92.6 billion, has overtaken Mukesh Ambani to become Asia's richest individual. His wealth has increased by $8.1 billion so far this year, driven by strong performance across his group's listed companies. Even on a relatively muted trading day, Adani Group shares moved higher. Meanwhile, Ambani's net worth has declined by $16.9 billion.
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02:24 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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Gautam Adani, whose wealth has climbed to $92.6 billion, has overtaken Mukesh Ambani to become Asia's richest individual. His wealth has increased by $8.1 billion so far this year, driven by strong performance across his group's listed companies. Even on a relatively muted trading day, Adani Group shares moved higher. Meanwhile, Ambani's net worth has declined by $16.9 billion.
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Israel-Lebanon ceasefire may already be undermined: Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday said that a ceasefire between militant group Hezbollah and Israel "may already be undermined by ongoing military operations". "Hezbollah must lay down its arms. Israel must respect Lebanese sovereignty and end the war," he stated. Notably, a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon took effect at midnight on Thursday.
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02:23 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday said that a ceasefire between militant group Hezbollah and Israel "may already be undermined by ongoing military operations". "Hezbollah must lay down its arms. Israel must respect Lebanese sovereignty and end the war," he stated. Notably, a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon took effect at midnight on Thursday.
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All judges will be disqualified if Kejriwal's reasons are accepted: CBI on recusal plea
The CBI told Delhi HC that neither of the Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma's two children, who are serving as Union government counsels, were involved in excise policy case. The CBI said all judges will be disqualified from hearing matters of political leaders if Kejriwal's reasons are accepted. This comes after Arvind Kejriwal sought recusal of Justice Sharma from the case.
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02:21 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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The CBI told Delhi HC that neither of the Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma's two children, who are serving as Union government counsels, were involved in excise policy case. The CBI said all judges will be disqualified from hearing matters of political leaders if Kejriwal's reasons are accepted. This comes after Arvind Kejriwal sought recusal of Justice Sharma from the case.
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TCS conversion victim seen being coerced into wearing skull cap, says 'Forced to offer namaz'
The only male complainant in the TCS sexual abuse and conversion racket has shared a video, claiming it shows him being coerced into wearing a skull cap at the accused's house during Eid celebrations in 2023. The complainant claimed that a picture from the incident was shared on the office's group. He further claimed being forced to offer namaz.
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The only male complainant in the TCS sexual abuse and conversion racket has shared a video, claiming it shows him being coerced into wearing a skull cap at the accused's house during Eid celebrations in 2023. The complainant claimed that a picture from the incident was shared on the office's group. He further claimed being forced to offer namaz.
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