PBKS record highest total of IPL 2026
Punjab Kings (PBKS) put up a total of 254/7 against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Sunday to record the highest total of IPL 2026 so far. The previous highest total in IPL 2026 was 250/3, registered by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on April 5. Priyansh Arya top-scored for PBKS today with 93(37).
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Punjab Kings (PBKS) put up a total of 254/7 against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Sunday to record the highest total of IPL 2026 so far. The previous highest total in IPL 2026 was 250/3, registered by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on April 5. Priyansh Arya top-scored for PBKS today with 93(37).
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Iran rejects peace talks in Pakistan with US
Iran has rejected taking part in second round of negotiations with US in Pakistan, stated Iran's IRNA News agency. Iran blamed US' excessive demands, unrealistic expectations, constant shifts in stance, repeated contradictions, and the naval blockade, which it considers a breach of ceasefire. This comes hours after US President Donald Trump said US delegation will travel to Pakistan on Monday.
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11:03 pm Sunday, 19 April 2026
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Iran has rejected taking part in second round of negotiations with US in Pakistan, stated Iran's IRNA News agency. Iran blamed US' excessive demands, unrealistic expectations, constant shifts in stance, repeated contradictions, and the naval blockade, which it considers a breach of ceasefire. This comes hours after US President Donald Trump said US delegation will travel to Pakistan on Monday.
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US seizes Iranian-flagged cargo ship 'Touska'
US President Donald Trump said American forces have taken custody of an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel, Touska, that allegedly attempted to breach US naval blockade in Gulf of Oman. Trump said, "Our Navy ship stopped them right in their tracks by blowing...hole in...engine room." It was nearly 900 feet long and weighed almost as much as an aircraft carrier, he claimed.
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US President Donald Trump said American forces have taken custody of an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel, Touska, that allegedly attempted to breach US naval blockade in Gulf of Oman. Trump said, "Our Navy ship stopped them right in their tracks by blowing...hole in...engine room." It was nearly 900 feet long and weighed almost as much as an aircraft carrier, he claimed.
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US releases video of Iranian ship seizure
After taking custody of the Iranian-flagged cargo ship, US CENTCOM has released a video showing the ship's seizure. The video showed the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance firing at the vessel. The vessel, identified as the M/V Touska, was intercepted while it was en route to the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas, the US Department of War said.
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09:27 am Monday, 20 April 2026
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After taking custody of the Iranian-flagged cargo ship, US CENTCOM has released a video showing the ship's seizure. The video showed the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance firing at the vessel. The vessel, identified as the M/V Touska, was intercepted while it was en route to the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas, the US Department of War said.
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Increased screen time among kids leading to disturbed sleep: Study
A new study has found that rising screen time among children is causing behavioural changes, including poor concentration, loneliness and sleep disturbances. Conducted on 150 children aged 10-16, it found 60% had trouble focusing while studying, 48% showed irritability and aggression, and 41% faced sleep issues. Additionally, 35% of the children had reduced communication with family members.
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A new study has found that rising screen time among children is causing behavioural changes, including poor concentration, loneliness and sleep disturbances. Conducted on 150 children aged 10-16, it found 60% had trouble focusing while studying, 48% showed irritability and aggression, and 41% faced sleep issues. Additionally, 35% of the children had reduced communication with family members.
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20+ years of legacy, impacting 1 crore+ students: P&G Shiksha
At P&G Shiksha anthem launch in Mumbai, Nakuul Mehta spoke on mindful parenting, urging parents to avoid labels shaping self-image. He supported limited screen use, saying fatherhood reshaped ambitions toward raising aware children. P&G Shiksha also launched "Ab Sab Jayenge School" music video with him on erasing learning gap, adding it's celebrating 21 years, impacting 1 crore+ students in India.
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10:00 am Monday, 20 April 2026
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At P&G Shiksha anthem launch in Mumbai, Nakuul Mehta spoke on mindful parenting, urging parents to avoid labels shaping self-image. He supported limited screen use, saying fatherhood reshaped ambitions toward raising aware children. P&G Shiksha also launched "Ab Sab Jayenge School" music video with him on erasing learning gap, adding it's celebrating 21 years, impacting 1 crore+ students in India.
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Smoking may raise dementia risk via lung-to-brain reaction: Study
Smoking cigarettes may raise dementia risk by triggering harmful chemical signals from the lungs to the brain, a new study has found. Researchers identified a previously unmapped lung-to-brain route via pulmonary neuroendocrine cells (PNECs). When exposed to nicotine, these cells release exosomes that disrupt iron balance in neurons, triggering symptoms often found in dementia patients.
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10:39 am Monday, 20 April 2026
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Smoking cigarettes may raise dementia risk by triggering harmful chemical signals from the lungs to the brain, a new study has found. Researchers identified a previously unmapped lung-to-brain route via pulmonary neuroendocrine cells (PNECs). When exposed to nicotine, these cells release exosomes that disrupt iron balance in neurons, triggering symptoms often found in dementia patients.
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Nagpur-based NGO chief arrested over forced religious conversion
Fazil Qazi, head of a Nagpur-based NGO, was arrested on multiple charges, including alleged religious conversion, molestation and coercion of women employees to adopt Islamic attire and practices. The complainant, a woman working as HR head in NGO, accused Qazi of sexually harassing her. Authorities are examining NGO funding sources. Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad has also joined the probe.
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11:05 am Monday, 20 April 2026
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Fazil Qazi, head of a Nagpur-based NGO, was arrested on multiple charges, including alleged religious conversion, molestation and coercion of women employees to adopt Islamic attire and practices. The complainant, a woman working as HR head in NGO, accused Qazi of sexually harassing her. Authorities are examining NGO funding sources. Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad has also joined the probe.
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Man seen offering namaz in middle of road in UP, arrested after video surfaces
A video showing a man offering namaz in the middle of a busy road at a main intersection in Uttar Pradesh’s Rampur has gone viral. Visuals showed onlookers gathering at the intersection while the man continued to pray, briefly disrupting normal traffic in the area. Police took cognisance of the viral video and detained the man.
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11:27 am Monday, 20 April 2026
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A video showing a man offering namaz in the middle of a busy road at a main intersection in Uttar Pradesh’s Rampur has gone viral. Visuals showed onlookers gathering at the intersection while the man continued to pray, briefly disrupting normal traffic in the area. Police took cognisance of the viral video and detained the man.
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CBI arrests DGCA deputy director general, private firm executive in drone import bribery case
The CBI arrested Mudavath Devula, Deputy Director General at DGCA's Airworthiness Directorate, and Bharat Mathur, an executive linked to Asteria Aerospace, in a drone import bribery case. Devula allegedly demanded ₹5 lakh per file to clear pending approvals. The bribe of ₹2.5 lakh was seized at the handover point near IIT Delhi.
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11:40 am Monday, 20 April 2026
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The CBI arrested Mudavath Devula, Deputy Director General at DGCA's Airworthiness Directorate, and Bharat Mathur, an executive linked to Asteria Aerospace, in a drone import bribery case. Devula allegedly demanded ₹5 lakh per file to clear pending approvals. The bribe of ₹2.5 lakh was seized at the handover point near IIT Delhi.
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Govt may allow global pacts in new chip design scheme: Report
The government is set to expand its design-linked incentive (DLI) scheme under the India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, Financial Express reported. Under the proposed structure, Indian firms can form consortiums with foreign players but must hold at least 51%, with stakes of global partners capped at 49%, it added, citing officials. This comes after the initial DLI scheme saw limited traction.
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11:54 am Monday, 20 April 2026
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The government is set to expand its design-linked incentive (DLI) scheme under the India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, Financial Express reported. Under the proposed structure, Indian firms can form consortiums with foreign players but must hold at least 51%, with stakes of global partners capped at 49%, it added, citing officials. This comes after the initial DLI scheme saw limited traction.
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Man accused of rape & murder of 4-year-old niece killed in encounter in Ghaziabad
A man wanted for the rape and murder of his four-year-old niece was killed in a police encounter in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad. The encounter comes a day after the reward for his arrest was doubled from ₹25,000 to ₹50,000. "Two police constables also sustained injuries during the gunfight and are currently receiving medical treatment," said Dhawal Jaiswal, DCP Trans Hindon.
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12:14 pm Monday, 20 April 2026
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A man wanted for the rape and murder of his four-year-old niece was killed in a police encounter in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad. The encounter comes a day after the reward for his arrest was doubled from ₹25,000 to ₹50,000. "Two police constables also sustained injuries during the gunfight and are currently receiving medical treatment," said Dhawal Jaiswal, DCP Trans Hindon.
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India and SL discuss oil pipeline during VP Radhakrishnan's visit
Vice President CP Radhakrishnan and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Sunday discussed the proposed link between India and Sri Lanka through an oil pipeline, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said. They also had productive discussions on further deepening bilateral ties, housing projects and issues regarding fishermen. The Vice President is on a two-day official visit to Sri Lanka.
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Vice President CP Radhakrishnan and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Sunday discussed the proposed link between India and Sri Lanka through an oil pipeline, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said. They also had productive discussions on further deepening bilateral ties, housing projects and issues regarding fishermen. The Vice President is on a two-day official visit to Sri Lanka.
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PM Modi meets South Korea Prez Lee in Delhi, both plant sapling at Hyderabad House
PM Narendra Modi on Monday met South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, who's on a 3-day State Visit to India. Both leaders held a meeting and also planted saplings at the premises of Hyderabad House, with a video of the same surfacing online. Notably, it's the first state visit by a South Korean President to India in over eight years.
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12:33 pm Monday, 20 April 2026
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PM Narendra Modi on Monday met South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, who's on a 3-day State Visit to India. Both leaders held a meeting and also planted saplings at the premises of Hyderabad House, with a video of the same surfacing online. Notably, it's the first state visit by a South Korean President to India in over eight years.
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PM Modi pays tribute to Jagadguru Basaveshwara on Basava Jayanthi
PM Narendra Modi paid tribute to Jagadguru Basaveshwara on the occasion of Basava Jayanthi. "His vision of a just society, along with his unwavering efforts to empower the people, will always motivate us," PM Modi stated. Jagadguru Basaveshwara is widely revered as pioneer of social reform in India and a key figure of 12th-century Bhakti movement centred on Lord Shiva.
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PM Narendra Modi paid tribute to Jagadguru Basaveshwara on the occasion of Basava Jayanthi. "His vision of a just society, along with his unwavering efforts to empower the people, will always motivate us," PM Modi stated. Jagadguru Basaveshwara is widely revered as pioneer of social reform in India and a key figure of 12th-century Bhakti movement centred on Lord Shiva.
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Why are several cities across India switching off traffic lights during the day?
Several Indian cities are switching off traffic lights during day amid intensifying heatwave to protect commuters from prolonged sun exposure at junctions. Many Maharashtra cities have stopped signals between 12:30 pm and 4 pm, with traffic police stationed nearby to manage congestion. Intense heat radiating from concrete road at traffic junctions poses severe health risk to riders, experts said.
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12:55 pm Monday, 20 April 2026
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Several Indian cities are switching off traffic lights during day amid intensifying heatwave to protect commuters from prolonged sun exposure at junctions. Many Maharashtra cities have stopped signals between 12:30 pm and 4 pm, with traffic police stationed nearby to manage congestion. Intense heat radiating from concrete road at traffic junctions poses severe health risk to riders, experts said.
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Pant's 'I only had one tension, that was Punjab' remark resurfaces after PBKS beat LSG
After PBKS defeated LSG by 54 runs in IPL 2026 on Sunday, LSG captain Rishabh Pant's old "I had only one tension and that was Punjab" remark resurfaced. Pant had made the remark, suggesting he feared PBKS might outbid LSG to buy him in IPL 2025 mega auction. PBKS are unbeaten in the tournament, while LSG have lost four matches.
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01:02 pm Monday, 20 April 2026
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After PBKS defeated LSG by 54 runs in IPL 2026 on Sunday, LSG captain Rishabh Pant's old "I had only one tension and that was Punjab" remark resurfaced. Pant had made the remark, suggesting he feared PBKS might outbid LSG to buy him in IPL 2025 mega auction. PBKS are unbeaten in the tournament, while LSG have lost four matches.
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Ajith Kumar finishes 2nd in 24-hour endurance car race in Belgium, holds Tricolour on podium
Actor-driver Ajith Kumar secured a second-place finish with his team at Belgium's Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in the 24H Series race. The 'Good Bad Ugly' star was seen holding the Tricolour on the podium and celebrating with his teammates. "A moment that made the entire Indian nation proud- proving passion, grit, and determination know no limits," Ajith's team wrote on Instagram.
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Actor-driver Ajith Kumar secured a second-place finish with his team at Belgium's Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in the 24H Series race. The 'Good Bad Ugly' star was seen holding the Tricolour on the podium and celebrating with his teammates. "A moment that made the entire Indian nation proud- proving passion, grit, and determination know no limits," Ajith's team wrote on Instagram.
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Rahul says PM Modi lacks confidence, translator flips meaning to ‘full confidence’ at TN rally
A translation mix-up during Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's speech at a rally in Tamil Nadu triggered a viral moment. While criticising the BJP-led Centre and PM Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi said the Prime Minister was "completely lacking confidence". However, in a translation mix-up, it was rendered in Tamil as someone with "full confidence".
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01:28 pm Monday, 20 April 2026
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A translation mix-up during Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's speech at a rally in Tamil Nadu triggered a viral moment. While criticising the BJP-led Centre and PM Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi said the Prime Minister was "completely lacking confidence". However, in a translation mix-up, it was rendered in Tamil as someone with "full confidence".
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French prosecutors summon Musk over sexualised AI deepfakes on X
Billionaire Elon Musk and former CEO of X, Linda Yaccarino, have been summoned by prosecutors for a voluntary interview in Paris as part of a French probe into the social media platform. The case pertains to alleged misconduct, including the spread of child sexual abuse material and deepfake content. It remains unclear whether Musk and Yaccarino will appear before authorities.
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01:20 pm Monday, 20 April 2026
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Billionaire Elon Musk and former CEO of X, Linda Yaccarino, have been summoned by prosecutors for a voluntary interview in Paris as part of a French probe into the social media platform. The case pertains to alleged misconduct, including the spread of child sexual abuse material and deepfake content. It remains unclear whether Musk and Yaccarino will appear before authorities.
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