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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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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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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When will Akshaya Tritiya be celebrated, April 19 or 20?
Akshaya Tritiya, a special day in the Hindu calendar which is usually celebrated by buying gold, is set to be celebrated from April 19-20. The 'shubh muhurat' for Akshaya Tritiya will be from 10:49 am on April 19 to 7:27 am on April 20. The 'puja muhurat', when gold is purchased, will begin at 10:49 am on April 19.
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03:43 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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Akshaya Tritiya, a special day in the Hindu calendar which is usually celebrated by buying gold, is set to be celebrated from April 19-20. The 'shubh muhurat' for Akshaya Tritiya will be from 10:49 am on April 19 to 7:27 am on April 20. The 'puja muhurat', when gold is purchased, will begin at 10:49 am on April 19.
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US shares video of navy redirecting ship amid Iran port blockade
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) on Thursday shared a video of US Navy enforcing a blockade on Iranian ports by diverting a merchant vessel. In the clip, a sailor aboard USS Michael Murphy (Warship 112) can be heard telling "Motor Vessel Molly" that it would be escorted to its next port. "Thank you for your cooperation," the sailor said.
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03:36 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) on Thursday shared a video of US Navy enforcing a blockade on Iranian ports by diverting a merchant vessel. In the clip, a sailor aboard USS Michael Murphy (Warship 112) can be heard telling "Motor Vessel Molly" that it would be escorted to its next port. "Thank you for your cooperation," the sailor said.
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Elon Musk says people should get wage 'checks' from govt to solve AI-driven job loss
World's richest person Elon Musk has called for "universal high income" for people via checks issued by the federal government to deal with unemployment caused by the AI boom. He also dismissed fears regarding inflation, stating, "AI/robotics will produce goods & services far in excess of the increase in the money supply, so there will not be inflation."
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03:36 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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World's richest person Elon Musk has called for "universal high income" for people via checks issued by the federal government to deal with unemployment caused by the AI boom. He also dismissed fears regarding inflation, stating, "AI/robotics will produce goods & services far in excess of the increase in the money supply, so there will not be inflation."
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03:36 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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Will take support of central agencies: Maha CM on Nashik TCS case
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, reacting to the controversy regarding the Nashik TCS harassment and conversion case, said, "We're taking very strict action on it." "We will also take the support of central agencies as per requirements," he added. "Fortunately, a company like TCS has taken up a very significant role in this, stating that they wouldn't shield anyone," Fadnavis said.
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03:32 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, reacting to the controversy regarding the Nashik TCS harassment and conversion case, said, "We're taking very strict action on it." "We will also take the support of central agencies as per requirements," he added. "Fortunately, a company like TCS has taken up a very significant role in this, stating that they wouldn't shield anyone," Fadnavis said.
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Who are the top 5 run-scorers in KKR vs GT matches in IPL history?
Shubman Gill has scored the most runs in the matches played between KKR and GT in IPL with 185 runs. Venkatesh Iyer and Rinku Singh have scored 125 and 119 runs respectively. Vijay Shankar slammed 114 runs in two games while Sai Sudharsan scored 105 runs with a highest score of 53. GT will face KKR today.
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03:50 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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Shubman Gill has scored the most runs in the matches played between KKR and GT in IPL with 185 runs. Venkatesh Iyer and Rinku Singh have scored 125 and 119 runs respectively. Vijay Shankar slammed 114 runs in two games while Sai Sudharsan scored 105 runs with a highest score of 53. GT will face KKR today.
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RR manager Romi Bhinder warned, fined ₹1 lakh for using mobile phone in dugout
Rajasthan Royals (RR) manager Romi Bhinder has been given a warning and has been fined ₹1 lakh for using mobile phone in dought during their IPL 2026 match against RCB. As investigators accepted Bhinder's medical reasoning, no major action beyond the fine was taken, The Times of India reported.
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03:48 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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Rajasthan Royals (RR) manager Romi Bhinder has been given a warning and has been fined ₹1 lakh for using mobile phone in dought during their IPL 2026 match against RCB. As investigators accepted Bhinder's medical reasoning, no major action beyond the fine was taken, The Times of India reported.
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TCS conversion racket accused Nida Khan was suspended last week; letter surfaces
Nida Khan, who is the main accused in sexual abuse and conversion case at Nashik unit of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), was suspended from the company last week. Her suspension letter, which has surfaced online, mentioned "serious matter" as the cause of her suspension. Khan is currently absconding and has approached a court for anticipatory bail, saying she is pregnant.
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03:45 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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Nida Khan, who is the main accused in sexual abuse and conversion case at Nashik unit of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), was suspended from the company last week. Her suspension letter, which has surfaced online, mentioned "serious matter" as the cause of her suspension. Khan is currently absconding and has approached a court for anticipatory bail, saying she is pregnant.
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India responds after Pakistan's remark on PoK in India's Delimitation Bill
India has responded after Pakistan's remark on the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) provision in India's Delimitation Bill. "On the delimitation exercise, the internal matters of India are internal matters of India, and we reject any attempts to intrude into them or make any such remarks," MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said. The Bill will increase Lok Sabha seats to 850 from 543.
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04:11 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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India has responded after Pakistan's remark on the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) provision in India's Delimitation Bill. "On the delimitation exercise, the internal matters of India are internal matters of India, and we reject any attempts to intrude into them or make any such remarks," MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said. The Bill will increase Lok Sabha seats to 850 from 543.
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US seeks to use Anthropic Mythos amid feud, official says 'Don't give f**k about Dept of War'
US is seeking access to Anthropic's restricted AI model Mythos Preview, despite its parallel efforts to blacklist the startup as a supply chain risk, Axios reported. Even US officials who dislike Anthropic concede it's building tools that may strengthen national security. An official said only Department of War doesn't want Anthropic, and other departments "don't give a f**k about that".
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04:07 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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US is seeking access to Anthropic's restricted AI model Mythos Preview, despite its parallel efforts to blacklist the startup as a supply chain risk, Axios reported. Even US officials who dislike Anthropic concede it's building tools that may strengthen national security. An official said only Department of War doesn't want Anthropic, and other departments "don't give a f**k about that".
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Delhi CM flags off 200 EV buses, launches Delhi-Rohtak e-bus service
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta on Friday flagged off 200 EV buses in the national capital and also launched an e-bus service from Delhi to Rohtak. "The number of EV buses in Delhi has already exceeded 4,500, with a target to reach 7,000 by the end of 2026," CM Rekha said. She also inaugurated a new bus terminal in Madanpur Khadar.
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04:01 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta on Friday flagged off 200 EV buses in the national capital and also launched an e-bus service from Delhi to Rohtak. "The number of EV buses in Delhi has already exceeded 4,500, with a target to reach 7,000 by the end of 2026," CM Rekha said. She also inaugurated a new bus terminal in Madanpur Khadar.
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IAS officer's pet langur 'Matru' enters her meeting, sits on her chair in UP
IAS officer and Baghpat DM Asmita Lal was in a meeting with farmers at the Collectorate office when her pet monkey, 'Matru', walked into the room, NDTV reported. The monkey walked straight to the DM's table, who immediately got up from her chair. A video showed Lal asking monkey to sit after which it settled on her chair.
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04:26 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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IAS officer and Baghpat DM Asmita Lal was in a meeting with farmers at the Collectorate office when her pet monkey, 'Matru', walked into the room, NDTV reported. The monkey walked straight to the DM's table, who immediately got up from her chair. A video showed Lal asking monkey to sit after which it settled on her chair.
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Which Grandmasters helped Vaishali win Women's Candidates 2026?
Chess Grandmaster R Vaishali recently created history by becoming the first-ever Indian woman to win the Candidates tournament. One of the Grandmasters who helped her achieve this was five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand, who has been her mentor. Grandmaster RB Ramesh has been her teacher for over a decade, while 19-year-old Grandmaster Pranesh M provided moral support to the 24-year-old.
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04:24 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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Chess Grandmaster R Vaishali recently created history by becoming the first-ever Indian woman to win the Candidates tournament. One of the Grandmasters who helped her achieve this was five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand, who has been her mentor. Grandmaster RB Ramesh has been her teacher for over a decade, while 19-year-old Grandmaster Pranesh M provided moral support to the 24-year-old.
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BJP knew women's quota bill couldn't be passed, magician of Op Sindoor caught: Rahul
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi sparked an uproar in Parliament during debate on women's quota bill on Friday with a sarcastic reference to PM Narendra Modi as a "magician". He said BJP knew bill could not be passed. "The truth is...magician has been caught. The magician of Balakot, magician of demonetisation, magician of Operation Sindoor has suddenly got caught," Rahul said.
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04:15 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi sparked an uproar in Parliament during debate on women's quota bill on Friday with a sarcastic reference to PM Narendra Modi as a "magician". He said BJP knew bill could not be passed. "The truth is...magician has been caught. The magician of Balakot, magician of demonetisation, magician of Operation Sindoor has suddenly got caught," Rahul said.
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He chose Pak over India; what has he done to pull India closer: US diplomat as he slams Trump
US diplomat and politician Rahm Emanuel has slammed US President Donald Trump, saying, "Four US Presidents invested years in pulling India closer to US. But now...[Trump]...picked Pakistan over India." "Trump has...threatened US' allies and then complains when they don't support US. What has Trump done to make India...feel more attached to US?" Emanuel asked.
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04:38 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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US diplomat and politician Rahm Emanuel has slammed US President Donald Trump, saying, "Four US Presidents invested years in pulling India closer to US. But now...[Trump]...picked Pakistan over India." "Trump has...threatened US' allies and then complains when they don't support US. What has Trump done to make India...feel more attached to US?" Emanuel asked.
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Musk's 'universal high income' plan for AI-led job loss will bankrupt govt: PM Modi's advisor
PM Narendra Modi's economic advisor, Sanjeev Sanyal, dismissed Elon Musk's proposal that the federal government ensure a universal high income through government checks to address AI-driven unemployment. "AI will certainly cause dislocation, but like all technology, it will also create new jobs," Sanyal said. “Musk’s [idea]…would bankrupt any government that attempts it,” he added.
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04:37 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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PM Narendra Modi's economic advisor, Sanjeev Sanyal, dismissed Elon Musk's proposal that the federal government ensure a universal high income through government checks to address AI-driven unemployment. "AI will certainly cause dislocation, but like all technology, it will also create new jobs," Sanyal said. “Musk’s [idea]…would bankrupt any government that attempts it,” he added.
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