Neeraj Chopra, Sumit Antil allege harassment by javelin coach Naval Singh
Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra and two-time Paralymic champion Sumit Antil alleged harassment and verbal abuse by javelin coach Naval Singh. "He gets drunk and sends random recordings abusing us and dragging our families in it," Antil said. "Abusive language directed at me, my family and fellow athletes cross every boundary of professionalism and basic human decency," Chopra said.
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07:35 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra and two-time Paralymic champion Sumit Antil alleged harassment and verbal abuse by javelin coach Naval Singh. "He gets drunk and sends random recordings abusing us and dragging our families in it," Antil said. "Abusive language directed at me, my family and fellow athletes cross every boundary of professionalism and basic human decency," Chopra said.
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Vedanta was never declared highest bidder for Jaiprakash Associates, NCLAT told
The resolution professional (RP) of bankrupt Jaiprakash Associates told the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal that Vedanta was never formally declared the highest bidder in the insolvency process. An email to bidders only conveyed the highest financial value discovered during the challenge process, the RP said. Vedanta has opposed lenders' decision to accept Adani Group's takeover bid.
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07:47 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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The resolution professional (RP) of bankrupt Jaiprakash Associates told the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal that Vedanta was never formally declared the highest bidder in the insolvency process. An email to bidders only conveyed the highest financial value discovered during the challenge process, the RP said. Vedanta has opposed lenders' decision to accept Adani Group's takeover bid.
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07:47 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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Trump calls Strait of Hormuz as 'Strait of Iran' after Iran opens it
After Iran opened the Strait of Hormuz, US President Donald Trump wrote, "IRAN HAS JUST ANNOUNCED THAT THE STRAIT OF IRAN IS FULLY OPEN AND READY FOR FULL PASSAGE. THANK YOU!" Iran has said that the strait will be completely open for the remaining period of Lebanon ceasefire. Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire.
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08:11 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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After Iran opened the Strait of Hormuz, US President Donald Trump wrote, "IRAN HAS JUST ANNOUNCED THAT THE STRAIT OF IRAN IS FULLY OPEN AND READY FOR FULL PASSAGE. THANK YOU!" Iran has said that the strait will be completely open for the remaining period of Lebanon ceasefire. Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire.
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08:11 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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I've not eaten a mountain, just delivered a baby: Patralekhaa on body-shaming remarks
Actress and producer Patralekhaa slammed the paparazzi for body-shaming remarks over her post-pregnancy weight gain. "I've not sat and eaten a mountain, I just delivered a baby and produced two films simultaneously, which are not easy jobs", she posted on Instagram. "That's how my body has reacted to pregnancy...for God's sake, please learn to be a little kind," Patralekhaa added.
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08:08 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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Actress and producer Patralekhaa slammed the paparazzi for body-shaming remarks over her post-pregnancy weight gain. "I've not sat and eaten a mountain, I just delivered a baby and produced two films simultaneously, which are not easy jobs", she posted on Instagram. "That's how my body has reacted to pregnancy...for God's sake, please learn to be a little kind," Patralekhaa added.
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08:08 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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Women Reservation Bill fails Lok Sabha test
Lok Sabha failed to clear the amendment to fast track Women's Reservation Bill that reserves 33% seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. The Bill required a minimum of two-thirds majority for a constitutional amendment. The government withdrew two bills, including the Delimitation Bill, after 131st Constitution Amendment Bill failed to clear majority.
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08:07 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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Lok Sabha failed to clear the amendment to fast track Women's Reservation Bill that reserves 33% seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. The Bill required a minimum of two-thirds majority for a constitutional amendment. The government withdrew two bills, including the Delimitation Bill, after 131st Constitution Amendment Bill failed to clear majority.
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08:07 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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X's Nikita Bier slams Perplexity's Aravind over undisclosed ads, says 'Can you stop?'
Nikita Bier, Head of Product at X, has called out Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas over the company's alleged undisclosed ad campaigns on the platform. "Can you please stop...It deceives users, and it doesn't reflect well on your company or your integrity," Bier said. Bier shared a post that alleged undisclosed promotions were being run for Perplexity's Personal Computer AI assistant.
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News By: Mansi Agarwal
08:29 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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Nikita Bier, Head of Product at X, has called out Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas over the company's alleged undisclosed ad campaigns on the platform. "Can you please stop...It deceives users, and it doesn't reflect well on your company or your integrity," Bier said. Bier shared a post that alleged undisclosed promotions were being run for Perplexity's Personal Computer AI assistant.
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08:29 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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Iran is removing all sea mines with help of US: Trump
US President Trump said that Iran is removing all sea mines with the help of US. This comes after Iran said that it is completely opening the Strait of Hormuz for the remaining period of the Lebanon ceasefire. The strait's opening was reportedly delayed as Iran was unable to locate and remove the sea mines it had deployed amid war.
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08:29 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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US President Trump said that Iran is removing all sea mines with the help of US. This comes after Iran said that it is completely opening the Strait of Hormuz for the remaining period of the Lebanon ceasefire. The strait's opening was reportedly delayed as Iran was unable to locate and remove the sea mines it had deployed amid war.
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Air India pilot caught with 'marijuana' in baggage at US airport, sent back to India
An Air India pilot was allegedly sent back to India from the US after he was found in possession of marijuana at an airport in San Francisco, as per reports. The airline said that the pilot was found to be "inadmissible as per local laws". The pilot was reportedly "deadheading" (flight crew travelling as passengers) to San Francisco.
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08:28 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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An Air India pilot was allegedly sent back to India from the US after he was found in possession of marijuana at an airport in San Francisco, as per reports. The airline said that the pilot was found to be "inadmissible as per local laws". The pilot was reportedly "deadheading" (flight crew travelling as passengers) to San Francisco.
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08:28 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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Stay away, you were useless when needed: Trump to NATO after Iran opens Strait of Hormuz
After Iran opened Strait of Hormuz, US President Donald Trump said, "I received a call from NATO asking if we would need some help. I TOLD THEM TO STAY AWAY, UNLESS THEY JUST WANT TO LOAD UP THEIR SHIPS WITH OIL. They were useless when needed," Trump wrote. NATO had refused to participate in the Iran war.
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08:44 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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After Iran opened Strait of Hormuz, US President Donald Trump said, "I received a call from NATO asking if we would need some help. I TOLD THEM TO STAY AWAY, UNLESS THEY JUST WANT TO LOAD UP THEIR SHIPS WITH OIL. They were useless when needed," Trump wrote. NATO had refused to participate in the Iran war.
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Israel will not be bombing Lebanon any longer, enough is enough: Trump
President Donald Trump said that US has banned Israel from bombing Lebanon amid a 10-day ceasefire between the two countries. "Israel will not be bombing Lebanon any longer. They're prohibited from doing so by the US. Enough is enough!" he wrote. "The US will, separately, work with Lebanon, and deal with the Hezbollah situation in an appropriate manner," he added.
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08:38 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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President Donald Trump said that US has banned Israel from bombing Lebanon amid a 10-day ceasefire between the two countries. "Israel will not be bombing Lebanon any longer. They're prohibited from doing so by the US. Enough is enough!" he wrote. "The US will, separately, work with Lebanon, and deal with the Hezbollah situation in an appropriate manner," he added.
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Rain lashes Delhi-NCR, triggers traffic jams across several areas
Rain lashed parts of Delhi-NCR on Friday evening, bringing a much-needed relief from the intense heat that had gripped the region. However, traffic jams were reported in many areas, including Chanakyapuri. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has said in its official forecast that all districts of Delhi-NCR are expected to witness similar weather patterns over the next five days.
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08:54 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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Rain lashed parts of Delhi-NCR on Friday evening, bringing a much-needed relief from the intense heat that had gripped the region. However, traffic jams were reported in many areas, including Chanakyapuri. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has said in its official forecast that all districts of Delhi-NCR are expected to witness similar weather patterns over the next five days.
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08:54 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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Pakistan PM Sharif and army chief Munir are two fantastic people: Trump as Iran opens Hormuz
In a post on Truth Social, US President Donald Trump wrote, "Thank you to Pakistan and its Great Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshall Asim Munir, two fantastic people!!!" His post came after Iran opened the Strait of Hormuz. "A great and brilliant day for the world," Trump wrote in another post.
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08:53 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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In a post on Truth Social, US President Donald Trump wrote, "Thank you to Pakistan and its Great Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshall Asim Munir, two fantastic people!!!" His post came after Iran opened the Strait of Hormuz. "A great and brilliant day for the world," Trump wrote in another post.
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Satellite footage from 1.16 million images shows how Earth's nights have changed since 2014
NASA has released satellite footage mapping changes in Earth's artificial night-time lights from 2014 to 2022, based on analysis of 1.16 million daily images. Global radiance rose by a net 16% over the period, however, the trend wasn't uniform, as per the analysis. China and northern India grew significantly brighter, while France dimmed 33% and the UK 22%.
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08:50 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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NASA has released satellite footage mapping changes in Earth's artificial night-time lights from 2014 to 2022, based on analysis of 1.16 million daily images. Global radiance rose by a net 16% over the period, however, the trend wasn't uniform, as per the analysis. China and northern India grew significantly brighter, while France dimmed 33% and the UK 22%.
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Wanted Maoist Sahdev Mahto among 4 killed in Jharkhand encounter
Security forces on Friday killed four Maoists in an encounter in Jharkhand, including a sub-zonal commander, Sahdev Mahto alias Anuj, carrying a ₹15 lakh reward. The joint operation by CoBRA battalion and district police in the Piparwar-Keredari border area, which lasted for half an hour, also led to the recovery of a large cache of weapons, ammunition, and Maoist materials.
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09:10 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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Security forces on Friday killed four Maoists in an encounter in Jharkhand, including a sub-zonal commander, Sahdev Mahto alias Anuj, carrying a ₹15 lakh reward. The joint operation by CoBRA battalion and district police in the Piparwar-Keredari border area, which lasted for half an hour, also led to the recovery of a large cache of weapons, ammunition, and Maoist materials.
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Iran agreed to never close Strait of Hormuz again: Trump
After Iran said it's opening the Strait of Hormuz for the remaining period of the Lebanon ceasefire, US President Donald Trump said, "Iran has agreed to never close the Strait of Hormuz again." "It will no longer be used as a weapon against the World!" he added. Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire.
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09:09 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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After Iran said it's opening the Strait of Hormuz for the remaining period of the Lebanon ceasefire, US President Donald Trump said, "Iran has agreed to never close the Strait of Hormuz again." "It will no longer be used as a weapon against the World!" he added. Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire.
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Oil prices crash 13% after Iran opens Strait of Hormuz
Brent crude prices fell roughly 13% to around $86.52 per barrel on Friday after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz would remain open for commercial vessels during its ceasefire with the US. US West Texas Intermediate crude also dropped about 14% to $81.19 a barrel. The Strait's closure following US and Israeli strikes on Iran had driven oil prices higher.
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09:01 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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Brent crude prices fell roughly 13% to around $86.52 per barrel on Friday after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz would remain open for commercial vessels during its ceasefire with the US. US West Texas Intermediate crude also dropped about 14% to $81.19 a barrel. The Strait's closure following US and Israeli strikes on Iran had driven oil prices higher.
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Lenskart's old Pongal ad resurfaces amid dress code row, X users point 'no bindi' on models
An old Pongal-themed ad of Lenskart has resurfaced online amid outrage over the company barring bindi and tilak at work while allowing hijab and turban. Sharing the ad, an X user said, "The models are celebrating...without bindi and with weird costumes." Another said, "There is no bindi...no kalawa, no sign of Pongal's Hindu ness at all."
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09:29 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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An old Pongal-themed ad of Lenskart has resurfaced online amid outrage over the company barring bindi and tilak at work while allowing hijab and turban. Sharing the ad, an X user said, "The models are celebrating...without bindi and with weird costumes." Another said, "There is no bindi...no kalawa, no sign of Pongal's Hindu ness at all."
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Startup to develop brain-reading 'beanie' that turns thoughts into text
US-based startup Sabi is developing a brain wearable, like a beanie, that can decode people's thoughts and turn them into text on a computer screen. Billionaire Vinod Khosla, the startup's lead investor, said, "If you're going to have a billion people use brain-computer interface...every day, it can't be invasive." Rahul Chhabra, a BITS Pilani graduate, co-founded the startup.
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09:15 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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US-based startup Sabi is developing a brain wearable, like a beanie, that can decode people's thoughts and turn them into text on a computer screen. Billionaire Vinod Khosla, the startup's lead investor, said, "If you're going to have a billion people use brain-computer interface...every day, it can't be invasive." Rahul Chhabra, a BITS Pilani graduate, co-founded the startup.
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I feel a bit bad for him: German influencer LizLaz on Virat Kohli liking and unliking her pic
German-South African influencer LizLaz has reacted after Virat Kohli's like on her Instagram picture went viral, following which he unliked it. "I was...happy...he liked it, but then him unliking it, I felt a bit bad for him because I don't even know how people noticed, how did they make it news...that was probably not his intention behind it," she said.
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09:41 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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German-South African influencer LizLaz has reacted after Virat Kohli's like on her Instagram picture went viral, following which he unliked it. "I was...happy...he liked it, but then him unliking it, I felt a bit bad for him because I don't even know how people noticed, how did they make it news...that was probably not his intention behind it," she said.
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Good mood = Strait of Iran, bad mood = Strait of Trump: Iran on Trump
Iran mocked Trump after he called the Strait of Hormuz the 'Strait of Iran' following the announcement by Iran to completely open it for the remaining period of the Lebanon ceasefire. "Bad mood = Strait of Trump, Normal mood = Strait of Hormuz, Good mood = Strait of Iran," Iran said. Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire.
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09:39 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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Iran mocked Trump after he called the Strait of Hormuz the 'Strait of Iran' following the announcement by Iran to completely open it for the remaining period of the Lebanon ceasefire. "Bad mood = Strait of Trump, Normal mood = Strait of Hormuz, Good mood = Strait of Iran," Iran said. Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire.
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