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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News By: Vaishnavi Mishra
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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02:24 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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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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02:23 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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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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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
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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02:41 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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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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Mamata recoils in panic, clutches chest as man breaches security to touch her feet
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee recoiled in panic after a sudden security breach in Jalpaiguri district. A man broke through the security cordon and tried to touch her feet, startling Banerjee, who was undertaking a padyatra. A video surfaced online showing Banerjee clutching her chest in panic as her security personnel intervene and restrain the man.
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02:58 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee recoiled in panic after a sudden security breach in Jalpaiguri district. A man broke through the security cordon and tried to touch her feet, startling Banerjee, who was undertaking a padyatra. A video surfaced online showing Banerjee clutching her chest in panic as her security personnel intervene and restrain the man.
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Govt allows 15 banks to import gold, silver till March 2029
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade has allowed 15 banks to import gold and silver till March 31, 2029. Axis Bank, SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Bank of India and Yes Bank are among those on the list issued on Friday. Earlier reports said several tonnes of the metals were stuck at customs as banks awaited an official order.
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02:58 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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The Directorate General of Foreign Trade has allowed 15 banks to import gold and silver till March 31, 2029. Axis Bank, SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Bank of India and Yes Bank are among those on the list issued on Friday. Earlier reports said several tonnes of the metals were stuck at customs as banks awaited an official order.
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02:58 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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Startup adds 'AI' to the end of its name, its shares skyrocket 300% in a minute
Social media startup Myseum announced on April 15 that it was rebranding itself to Myseum.AI. The rebrand was undertaken to signify the startup's plan to integrate localised AI agents to assist in managing users' personal media like photos, videos and messages on its social media platform. The rebranding led to a 300% rise in Myseum shares in a minute.
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02:57 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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Social media startup Myseum announced on April 15 that it was rebranding itself to Myseum.AI. The rebrand was undertaken to signify the startup's plan to integrate localised AI agents to assist in managing users' personal media like photos, videos and messages on its social media platform. The rebranding led to a 300% rise in Myseum shares in a minute.
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India calls out unacceptable attacks on ships in Strait of Hormuz, share 3-point plan at UN
At the UNGA, India condemned disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on commercial ships as "unacceptable". Indian Ambassador Harish P stressed the importance of de-escalation, sovereignty, and diplomacy for regional stability. He said that all states should exercise restraint, avoid escalation, and prioritise safety of civilians while urging dialogue and diplomacy.
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02:51 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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At the UNGA, India condemned disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on commercial ships as "unacceptable". Indian Ambassador Harish P stressed the importance of de-escalation, sovereignty, and diplomacy for regional stability. He said that all states should exercise restraint, avoid escalation, and prioritise safety of civilians while urging dialogue and diplomacy.
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02:51 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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Which are the world's 5 largest economies as India slips to 6th position?
As per data from International Monetary Fund (IMF), the US is the world's largest economy with a GDP of $32.38 trillion, followed by China ($20.85 trillion), Germany ($5.45 trillion), Japan ($4.38 trillion) and the UK ($4.26 trillion). India slipped to the 6th position with weakening rupee said to have contributed to the decline in the country's ranking.
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02:51 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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As per data from International Monetary Fund (IMF), the US is the world's largest economy with a GDP of $32.38 trillion, followed by China ($20.85 trillion), Germany ($5.45 trillion), Japan ($4.38 trillion) and the UK ($4.26 trillion). India slipped to the 6th position with weakening rupee said to have contributed to the decline in the country's ranking.
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Prasar Bharati in talks to acquire FIFA WC 2026 India media rights
With India remaining without an official broadcaster for the FIFA World Cup 2026, public broadcaster Prasar Bharati is in talks for the media rights. A senior government official reportedly confirmed that exploratory talks have taken place to understand the pricing structure and feasibility. Notably, FIFA had cut its India media rights valuation for the 2026 and 2030 World Cups.
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03:11 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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With India remaining without an official broadcaster for the FIFA World Cup 2026, public broadcaster Prasar Bharati is in talks for the media rights. A senior government official reportedly confirmed that exploratory talks have taken place to understand the pricing structure and feasibility. Notably, FIFA had cut its India media rights valuation for the 2026 and 2030 World Cups.
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Centre mulls raising daily minimum wage by up to ₹450 amid workers' protests: Report
The Centre is considering a sharp hike in the daily minimum wage of around ₹350-₹450 amid the workers' protests, Livemint reported. Notably, if the Centre raises the benchmark, all states will also have to increase their limits as the latter can't be less than the former. The wages will be fixed for skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled categories,
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03:09 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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The Centre is considering a sharp hike in the daily minimum wage of around ₹350-₹450 amid the workers' protests, Livemint reported. Notably, if the Centre raises the benchmark, all states will also have to increase their limits as the latter can't be less than the former. The wages will be fixed for skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled categories,
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03:09 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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It's not women's bill, it is an attempt to change India's electoral map: Rahul
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, speaking in Lok Sabha on women's reservation bill on Friday, said, "The first truth is that this is not a women's bill." "This has nothing to do with the empowerment of women. This is an attempt to change the electoral map of India," he stated. Voting on the bill will take place today.
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03:08 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, speaking in Lok Sabha on women's reservation bill on Friday, said, "The first truth is that this is not a women's bill." "This has nothing to do with the empowerment of women. This is an attempt to change the electoral map of India," he stated. Voting on the bill will take place today.
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Why is US aircraft carrier taking 1.5 times longer route to reach Middle East?
America's super-powerful Nimitz-class supercarrier USS George HW Bush, carrying 5,000 sailors, is taking a long detour around Africa to reach the Middle East, undertaking a 1.5 times longer route.
The supercarrier seems to be avoiding transiting the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, fearing Iran-backed Houthis, who have attacked US ships with drones and missiles in the past.
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03:26 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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America's super-powerful Nimitz-class supercarrier USS George HW Bush, carrying 5,000 sailors, is taking a long detour around Africa to reach the Middle East, undertaking a 1.5 times longer route.
The supercarrier seems to be avoiding transiting the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, fearing Iran-backed Houthis, who have attacked US ships with drones and missiles in the past.
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03:26 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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BCB unveils lifetime 'Captains' Card' with exclusive benefits for B'desh skippers
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has introduced a lifetime "Captains' Card" for current and former national team captains, offering exclusive benefits. Tamim Iqbal, former Bangladesh captain and current head of the BCB's ad-hoc body, led the initiative, honouring the captains at an event. The perks include lifetime access to all cricket events in Bangladesh, along with medical benefits.
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03:24 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has introduced a lifetime "Captains' Card" for current and former national team captains, offering exclusive benefits. Tamim Iqbal, former Bangladesh captain and current head of the BCB's ad-hoc body, led the initiative, honouring the captains at an event. The perks include lifetime access to all cricket events in Bangladesh, along with medical benefits.
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What is 'nuclear dust', that Trump claims Iran has agreed to give to US?
"Nuclear dust" has been US President Donald Trump's phrase for highly enriched uranium that the International Atomic Energy Agency has said is buried deep underneath the ground following US strikes on three key Iranian nuclear facilities in June last year. Enriched uranium is a security concern for US as it could be used by Iran for creating a nuclear weapon.
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03:20 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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"Nuclear dust" has been US President Donald Trump's phrase for highly enriched uranium that the International Atomic Energy Agency has said is buried deep underneath the ground following US strikes on three key Iranian nuclear facilities in June last year. Enriched uranium is a security concern for US as it could be used by Iran for creating a nuclear weapon.
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