Iran could close Strait of Hormuz if US doesn't end blockade: Report
Iran could decide to close the Strait of Hormuz again if the US continues its naval blockade, state-linked Fars News Agency reported, citing a source. This comes as US President Donald Trump said Iran has agreed to "never close" the strait again, but added that the US would continue its blockade until its "transaction with Iran is 100% complete".
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Iran could decide to close the Strait of Hormuz again if the US continues its naval blockade, state-linked Fars News Agency reported, citing a source. This comes as US President Donald Trump said Iran has agreed to "never close" the strait again, but added that the US would continue its blockade until its "transaction with Iran is 100% complete".
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Anthropic launches Claude Design for visual work; Figma shares tank 7%
Anthropic has launched Claude Design, an AI tool that lets users create visual work such as designs, prototypes, slides and one-pagers from prompts. Powered by Claude Opus 4.7, it generates an initial draft that can be refined via conversation, inline comments, direct edits or custom sliders. Shares of Figma fell over 7%, while Adobe slipped 1% after the release.
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Anthropic has launched Claude Design, an AI tool that lets users create visual work such as designs, prototypes, slides and one-pagers from prompts. Powered by Claude Opus 4.7, it generates an initial draft that can be refined via conversation, inline comments, direct edits or custom sliders. Shares of Figma fell over 7%, while Adobe slipped 1% after the release.
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Iran has agreed to suspend its nuclear program, deal to end war 'mostly complete': Trump
US President Donald Trump has told Bloomberg that a deal to end the war with Iran is "mostly complete". He added that Iran has agreed to suspend its nuclear program indefinitely and will not receive any frozen US funds as part of the agreement, Bloomberg reported. Talks over a lasting agreement will probably be held this weekend, Trump further said.
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09:51 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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US President Donald Trump has told Bloomberg that a deal to end the war with Iran is "mostly complete". He added that Iran has agreed to suspend its nuclear program indefinitely and will not receive any frozen US funds as part of the agreement, Bloomberg reported. Talks over a lasting agreement will probably be held this weekend, Trump further said.
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Which players have recorded most ducks as an opener in IPL?
KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane recorded a golden duck in IPL 2026 match against GT, his 11th duck as an opener in IPL. He now holds the record for joint-most ducks by an IPL opener alongside Parthiv Patel. They are followed by ex-DC batter Shikhar Dhawan and former KKR skipper Gautam Gambhir, who have recorded 10 ducks each as IPL openers.
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10:11 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane recorded a golden duck in IPL 2026 match against GT, his 11th duck as an opener in IPL. He now holds the record for joint-most ducks by an IPL opener alongside Parthiv Patel. They are followed by ex-DC batter Shikhar Dhawan and former KKR skipper Gautam Gambhir, who have recorded 10 ducks each as IPL openers.
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Startup unveils AI 'robot brain' that figures out tasks it was never taught
Startup Physical Intelligence has unveiled a new robot brain, an AI model that controls robots, enabling machines to perform tasks they were never explicitly trained for. The system shows early compositional generalisation, the ability to recombine learned skills to solve new problems. In tests, it directed a robot to fold laundry despite having no prior training data for the task.
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10:25 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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Startup Physical Intelligence has unveiled a new robot brain, an AI model that controls robots, enabling machines to perform tasks they were never explicitly trained for. The system shows early compositional generalisation, the ability to recombine learned skills to solve new problems. In tests, it directed a robot to fold laundry despite having no prior training data for the task.
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Chinese automaker patents voice-activated sliding 'in-vehicle toilet'
Chinese carmaker Seres has patented an "in-vehicle toilet" that slides out from the bottom of a passenger's seat with a push or through voice-activated commands. The system includes a fan, an exhaust pipe and a heating element to evaporate urine. Solid waste is stored in a tank that must be manually emptied, according to the patent filing.
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10:40 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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Chinese carmaker Seres has patented an "in-vehicle toilet" that slides out from the bottom of a passenger's seat with a push or through voice-activated commands. The system includes a fan, an exhaust pipe and a heating element to evaporate urine. Solid waste is stored in a tank that must be manually emptied, according to the patent filing.
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Restaurant owner arrested over card featuring Hindu God with chicken dish in Kerala
A restaurant owner, identified as Arshad, has been arrested in Kerala after a Vishu greeting card showed Hindu God alongside a plate of chicken dish. The image of card surfaced online, triggering backlash from various Hindu organisations. Police have registered a case under the provisions of BNS related to deliberate and malicious acts intended to provoke communal disturbance.
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10:36 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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A restaurant owner, identified as Arshad, has been arrested in Kerala after a Vishu greeting card showed Hindu God alongside a plate of chicken dish. The image of card surfaced online, triggering backlash from various Hindu organisations. Police have registered a case under the provisions of BNS related to deliberate and malicious acts intended to provoke communal disturbance.
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What happens now as Bill to fast-track women's reservation failed to pass in Lok Sabha?
After the amendment to fast-track 33% women's reservation in Lok Sabha and state assemblies failed to pass in Lok Sabha, the reservation may be delayed till 2034 Lok Sabha elections. The Women's Reservation Act 2023 states that reservation can only be implemented after the 2026-27 census and the delimitation after that. Delimitation is unlikely to be finished before 2029 elections.
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10:32 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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After the amendment to fast-track 33% women's reservation in Lok Sabha and state assemblies failed to pass in Lok Sabha, the reservation may be delayed till 2034 Lok Sabha elections. The Women's Reservation Act 2023 states that reservation can only be implemented after the 2026-27 census and the delimitation after that. Delimitation is unlikely to be finished before 2029 elections.
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China’s DeepSeek eyes $10 billion valuation in 1st funding round: Report
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is in talks to raise at least $300 million at a $10 billion valuation in its first external funding round, The Information reported. The company previously declined multiple offers from China's top venture capital firms and tech giants, the report said. DeepSeek's low-cost AI models triggered a sharp selloff in global tech stocks last year.
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10:57 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is in talks to raise at least $300 million at a $10 billion valuation in its first external funding round, The Information reported. The company previously declined multiple offers from China's top venture capital firms and tech giants, the report said. DeepSeek's low-cost AI models triggered a sharp selloff in global tech stocks last year.
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A simple nasal spray could reverse brain ageing, study finds
A simple nasal spray could be used to reduce "neuroinflammaging", which leads to brain ageing and brain fog, as per a study published in Journal of Extracellular Vesicles. The nasal spray developed by the researchers, could "with just two doses, dramatically reduced brain inflammation, restored the brain’s cellular power plants and significantly improved memory," the press release stated.
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10:54 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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A simple nasal spray could be used to reduce "neuroinflammaging", which leads to brain ageing and brain fog, as per a study published in Journal of Extracellular Vesicles. The nasal spray developed by the researchers, could "with just two doses, dramatically reduced brain inflammation, restored the brain’s cellular power plants and significantly improved memory," the press release stated.
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Ronaldo plays for Al-Nassr despite being sick, vomits in dressing room after match
Al-Nassr forward Cristiano Ronaldo played for his team against Al Ettifaq on Wednesday night despite being sick. He was replaced in the injury time and vomitted in the dressing room after the match, Al-Nassr head coach Jorge Jesus revealed. "He was suffering from stomach pains and a general feeling of fatigue," Jorge added. Al-Nassr won the match 1-0.
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10:52 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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Al-Nassr forward Cristiano Ronaldo played for his team against Al Ettifaq on Wednesday night despite being sick. He was replaced in the injury time and vomitted in the dressing room after the match, Al-Nassr head coach Jorge Jesus revealed. "He was suffering from stomach pains and a general feeling of fatigue," Jorge added. Al-Nassr won the match 1-0.
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US S&P 500 crosses 7,100 for 1st time after Iran opens Strait of Hormuz
The US stock market hit record highs on Friday after Iran said Strait of Hormuz would remain open during its ceasefire. The S&P 500 rose 1.1% to cross the 7,100 mark for the first time, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 1.6% to a record 24,494. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also hit its highest level in over two months.
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The US stock market hit record highs on Friday after Iran said Strait of Hormuz would remain open during its ceasefire. The S&P 500 rose 1.1% to cross the 7,100 mark for the first time, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 1.6% to a record 24,494. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also hit its highest level in over two months.
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Fix your thinking: Neha Dhupia as she supports Patralekha amid body-shaming row
Actress Neha Dhupia supported actress Patralekhaa after she criticised paparazzi for body-shaming remarks over her post-pregnancy weight gain, asking trolls to fix their own thinking "before judging us". "Commenting on someone's body has to stop. Especially a new mom who's grown a whole human being inside her and is nurturing life with everything she has," she added.
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11:03 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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Actress Neha Dhupia supported actress Patralekhaa after she criticised paparazzi for body-shaming remarks over her post-pregnancy weight gain, asking trolls to fix their own thinking "before judging us". "Commenting on someone's body has to stop. Especially a new mom who's grown a whole human being inside her and is nurturing life with everything she has," she added.
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SRK thanks Oscars Academy for sharing his 'Om Shanti Om' dialogue, says 'Now I feel like the King'
Actor Shah Rukh Khan has thanked The Academy, which awards the Oscars, for sharing a video of his iconic dialogue from 2007 movie 'Om Shanti Om', with the caption, "One thing about destiny... it doesn't miss." "Thank you...for sending me down memory lane with Om's speech...now I truly feel like the King of the world. Ha ha," Shah Rukh replied.
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11:17 pm Friday, 17 April, 2026
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Actor Shah Rukh Khan has thanked The Academy, which awards the Oscars, for sharing a video of his iconic dialogue from 2007 movie 'Om Shanti Om', with the caption, "One thing about destiny... it doesn't miss." "Thank you...for sending me down memory lane with Om's speech...now I truly feel like the King of the world. Ha ha," Shah Rukh replied.
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'Women wearing shorts distract teachers, invite sexual harassment,' says TN university VC
Protests have erupted at the Tamil Nadu National Law University in Tiruchirappalli after Vice-Chancellor V Nagaraj linked female students' clothes to sexual harassment. Nagaraj said that "women students wearing shorts invite sexual harassment" and the clothing "constitutes a distraction even for faculty members". He called his statements "fatherly advice" for the students.
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Protests have erupted at the Tamil Nadu National Law University in Tiruchirappalli after Vice-Chancellor V Nagaraj linked female students' clothes to sexual harassment. Nagaraj said that "women students wearing shorts invite sexual harassment" and the clothing "constitutes a distraction even for faculty members". He called his statements "fatherly advice" for the students.
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What are Iran's 3 conditions for passage of ships as it opens Strait of Hormuz?
Iran has set three conditions for the passage of ships as it opens the Strait of Hormuz, state-linked Tasnim reported. The conditions are that the vessel must be commercial, not military, and the cargo shouldn't be related to hostile countries; ships must cross via Iran's designated route; and that the passage must be coordinated with the IRGC, the report stated.
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Iran has set three conditions for the passage of ships as it opens the Strait of Hormuz, state-linked Tasnim reported. The conditions are that the vessel must be commercial, not military, and the cargo shouldn't be related to hostile countries; ships must cross via Iran's designated route; and that the passage must be coordinated with the IRGC, the report stated.
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Fitness expert shares 3 drinks that can help burn belly fat
A fitness and nutrition expert has shared three drinks that can help burn belly fat. The expert said that black coffee boosts metabolism, thereby helping a person achieve fat loss. He also recommended diluted apple cider vinegar and green tea. "Green tea boosts metabolism and enhances fat oxidation, which assists in shedding belly fat," he said.
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A fitness and nutrition expert has shared three drinks that can help burn belly fat. The expert said that black coffee boosts metabolism, thereby helping a person achieve fat loss. He also recommended diluted apple cider vinegar and green tea. "Green tea boosts metabolism and enhances fat oxidation, which assists in shedding belly fat," he said.
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Irrfan Khan's son shares unseen pics of the late actor taking care of wife while battling cancer
Irrfan Khan's son Babil shared the late actor's pictures and wrote, "During baba's most unbearable peak cancer period, mamma used to get corns on her feet, running around and taking care of him." "So baba used to tie his phone on his head as a light source and operate on her corns," Babil added.
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07:31 am Saturday, 18 April, 2026
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Irrfan Khan's son Babil shared the late actor's pictures and wrote, "During baba's most unbearable peak cancer period, mamma used to get corns on her feet, running around and taking care of him." "So baba used to tie his phone on his head as a light source and operate on her corns," Babil added.
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TCS issues fresh statement over reports that it ignored complaints in TCS conversion case
TCS CEO K Krithivasan has issued a fresh statement to address reports that claimed that the IT giant ignored complaints filed against the accused in the sexual abuse and conversion racket. "A preliminary review...indicates that we haven't received any complaints of the nature that are being alleged," Krithivasan said. He added that a detailed review is still underway.
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08:40 am Saturday, 18 April, 2026
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TCS CEO K Krithivasan has issued a fresh statement to address reports that claimed that the IT giant ignored complaints filed against the accused in the sexual abuse and conversion racket. "A preliminary review...indicates that we haven't received any complaints of the nature that are being alleged," Krithivasan said. He added that a detailed review is still underway.
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Why is Rajiv Shukla still in BCCI? He has zero clue about anything: Lalit Modi
Ex-IPL Chairman Lalit Modi questioned BCCI Vice-President Rajiv Shukla's decades-long presence in BCCI. "Why's he still sitting on the board since beginning of late 1990s...He has zero clue about anything," Lalit wrote on X. He also shared AI-generated images showing Shukla refusing to vacate his BCCI seat, with captions reading "not out on tenure" and "holding on for dear power".
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Ex-IPL Chairman Lalit Modi questioned BCCI Vice-President Rajiv Shukla's decades-long presence in BCCI. "Why's he still sitting on the board since beginning of late 1990s...He has zero clue about anything," Lalit wrote on X. He also shared AI-generated images showing Shukla refusing to vacate his BCCI seat, with captions reading "not out on tenure" and "holding on for dear power".
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