Massive fire breaks out at oil refinery a day before inauguration by PM Modi in Rajasthan
A massive fire broke out at an oil refinery a day before its inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Rajasthan's Balotra. Videos showed thick plumes of black smoke rising from the refinery as several firefighters were deployed to douse the fire. The refinery built at a cost of over ₹79,450 crore is India’s first greenfield integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complex.
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A massive fire broke out at an oil refinery a day before its inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Rajasthan's Balotra. Videos showed thick plumes of black smoke rising from the refinery as several firefighters were deployed to douse the fire. The refinery built at a cost of over ₹79,450 crore is India’s first greenfield integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complex.
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China's armed police consider using robots to control riots
China's internal security forces are exploring the use of autonomous machines for riot control, according to a study conducted by the People's Armed Police Force. The research highlighted the potential use of robots for crowd control and surveillance during protests. The robots could be equipped with advanced technology to identify key instigators in a crowd and deploy roadblocks as needed.
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04:44 pm Monday, 20 April 2026
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China's internal security forces are exploring the use of autonomous machines for riot control, according to a study conducted by the People's Armed Police Force. The research highlighted the potential use of robots for crowd control and surveillance during protests. The robots could be equipped with advanced technology to identify key instigators in a crowd and deploy roadblocks as needed.
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Private plane crashes in Chhattisgarh
A private aircraft crashed into a hillside in Chhattisgarh's Jashpur district on Monday with several people feared dead. According to locals, the jet went down after hitting a tree in a forested area. Visuals from the site showed thick smoke and flames from the crashed jet at the hillside situated in the Jashpur-Narayanpur region.
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04:37 pm Monday, 20 April 2026
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A private aircraft crashed into a hillside in Chhattisgarh's Jashpur district on Monday with several people feared dead. According to locals, the jet went down after hitting a tree in a forested area. Visuals from the site showed thick smoke and flames from the crashed jet at the hillside situated in the Jashpur-Narayanpur region.
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Data centre firm AirTrunk enters India, acquires Lumina CloudInfra
Blackstone-backed data centre major AirTrunk on Monday announced the acquisition of India's Lumina CloudInfra, a large-scale data centre developer also backed by the private equity firm. Notably, the deal marks AirTrunk's entry into India. The transaction gives AirTrunk immediate access to Lumina's development pipeline, existing contracts, relationships, and operating capabilities.
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04:59 pm Monday, 20 April 2026
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Blackstone-backed data centre major AirTrunk on Monday announced the acquisition of India's Lumina CloudInfra, a large-scale data centre developer also backed by the private equity firm. Notably, the deal marks AirTrunk's entry into India. The transaction gives AirTrunk immediate access to Lumina's development pipeline, existing contracts, relationships, and operating capabilities.
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How many women candidates did parties field for TN, Bengal polls?
In the upcoming Assembly polls in West Bengal, Congress has fielded 35 women among 294 candidates, while TMC has fielded 52 women out of 291 candidates, and BJP has fielded 33 women out of 292 candidates. Meanwhile, in Tamil Nadu, DMK has fielded 19 women candidates out of 176, while AIADMK has also fielded 19 women candidates out of 172.
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05:12 pm Monday, 20 April 2026
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In the upcoming Assembly polls in West Bengal, Congress has fielded 35 women among 294 candidates, while TMC has fielded 52 women out of 291 candidates, and BJP has fielded 33 women out of 292 candidates. Meanwhile, in Tamil Nadu, DMK has fielded 19 women candidates out of 176, while AIADMK has also fielded 19 women candidates out of 172.
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India issues fresh advisory for ships after 2 tankers attacked by Iran
The Indian Navy issued a fresh advisory for ships after Iran attacked two tankers. The advisory urged Indian-flagged ships to avoid Larak Island, unless clearance is obtained from naval authorities. The Indian Navy has also heightened the security grid in the Strait of Hormuz. An official reportedly said that 10 Indians ships have crossed the Strait of Hormuz.
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05:17 pm Monday, 20 April 2026
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The Indian Navy issued a fresh advisory for ships after Iran attacked two tankers. The advisory urged Indian-flagged ships to avoid Larak Island, unless clearance is obtained from naval authorities. The Indian Navy has also heightened the security grid in the Strait of Hormuz. An official reportedly said that 10 Indians ships have crossed the Strait of Hormuz.
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1st visuals show shattered glass of Indian ship attacked by Iran
The first visuals of damage to Jag Arnav, one of the two Indian ships attacked by Iran last week, were shared by Times Now. The visuals show the shattered glass of the ship. India had summoned the Iranian Ambassador Mohammad Fathali after the attack. Meanwhile, the Indian Navy has also upped security grid in the Strait of Hormuz.
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05:42 pm Monday, 20 April 2026
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The first visuals of damage to Jag Arnav, one of the two Indian ships attacked by Iran last week, were shared by Times Now. The visuals show the shattered glass of the ship. India had summoned the Iranian Ambassador Mohammad Fathali after the attack. Meanwhile, the Indian Navy has also upped security grid in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Ralph Lauren sells Indian Bandhani-print skirt for ₹44,800 after jhumka row, criticised
Months after row over jhumkas, Ralph Lauren is selling an Indian Bandhani print-skirt, sparking backlash over cultural appropriation. On the luxury fashion brand's website, the product, listed as a 'Print Cotton Wrap Skirt', is priced at ₹44,800. The description highlighted "Bandhini tie-dye techniques", but there was no mention of India or the craft's origin.
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05:50 pm Monday, 20 April 2026
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Months after row over jhumkas, Ralph Lauren is selling an Indian Bandhani print-skirt, sparking backlash over cultural appropriation. On the luxury fashion brand's website, the product, listed as a 'Print Cotton Wrap Skirt', is priced at ₹44,800. The description highlighted "Bandhini tie-dye techniques", but there was no mention of India or the craft's origin.
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Don't get married if you can't give maintenance to wife: HC on ₹4,000-maintenance dispute
Allahabad High Court upheld a trial court order directing a man to pay ₹4,000/month maintenance to his wife. The court said, "Those who feel...they cannot maintain a wife and children if...marriage goes sour, ought not to get married...but having done so, they cannot fall back on their poor financial condition to escape." It noted that the amount wasn't "in excess".
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05:50 pm Monday, 20 April 2026
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Allahabad High Court upheld a trial court order directing a man to pay ₹4,000/month maintenance to his wife. The court said, "Those who feel...they cannot maintain a wife and children if...marriage goes sour, ought not to get married...but having done so, they cannot fall back on their poor financial condition to escape." It noted that the amount wasn't "in excess".
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Robots don't bleed: Ukraine as it deploys machines on battlefield
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that "human life is priceless, robots don't bleed" as he unveiled robot soldiers during a Defence Industry Worker Day speech. He said, "Robotic ground systems need to be developed faster, on a much larger scale, and implemented as a global system for use on battlefield." The robots have carried out over 100 attacks so far.
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News By: Ishita Ranganath
06:09 pm Monday, 20 April 2026
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that "human life is priceless, robots don't bleed" as he unveiled robot soldiers during a Defence Industry Worker Day speech. He said, "Robotic ground systems need to be developed faster, on a much larger scale, and implemented as a global system for use on battlefield." The robots have carried out over 100 attacks so far.
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06:09 pm Monday, 20 April 2026
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No interim relief for TCS sexual abuse & conversion case accused Nida Khan
A court in Nashik gave no interim relief to Nida Khan, an accused in the TCS sexual abuse and conversion case. Her lawyer sought an interim protection for her pending the hearing of her anticipatory bail plea. Nida's lawyer also asked for more time to submit their written response, and the court granted time till April 27.
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06:20 pm Monday, 20 April 2026
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A court in Nashik gave no interim relief to Nida Khan, an accused in the TCS sexual abuse and conversion case. Her lawyer sought an interim protection for her pending the hearing of her anticipatory bail plea. Nida's lawyer also asked for more time to submit their written response, and the court granted time till April 27.
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Madras High Court flags over ₹100 cr gap in actor Vijay's poll affidavits
The Madras High Court on Monday flagged over ₹100 crore gap in actor-politician Vijay's poll affidavits for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Vijay had allegedly disclosed assets of ₹115 crore for the Perambur constituency and ₹220 crore for the Trichy constituency. The High Court issued notices to Vijay, the Director General of Income Tax (Investigation), and the Election Commission.
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06:19 pm Monday, 20 April 2026
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The Madras High Court on Monday flagged over ₹100 crore gap in actor-politician Vijay's poll affidavits for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Vijay had allegedly disclosed assets of ₹115 crore for the Perambur constituency and ₹220 crore for the Trichy constituency. The High Court issued notices to Vijay, the Director General of Income Tax (Investigation), and the Election Commission.
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Delhi CM inspects Azadpur Mandi, other areas; reprimands officials
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta conducted an on-ground inspection of Azadpur Mandi, Gupta Market, and adjoining areas on Monday, and reviewed ongoing development works by DMRC and PWD. A video showed CM Gupta reprimanding officials over poor cleanliness, waste collection, and management. "No leniency, delay, or negligence will be tolerated in works related to public amenities," she said on X.
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06:41 pm Monday, 20 April 2026
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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta conducted an on-ground inspection of Azadpur Mandi, Gupta Market, and adjoining areas on Monday, and reviewed ongoing development works by DMRC and PWD. A video showed CM Gupta reprimanding officials over poor cleanliness, waste collection, and management. "No leniency, delay, or negligence will be tolerated in works related to public amenities," she said on X.
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Fact check: CSK didn't file complaint over 'supernatural practices' by SRH fan
A viral post on social media claiming that CSK filed a complaint with BCCI over "unfair and supernatural practices by audience affecting CSK players" during SRH-CSK IPL 2026 match is fake. The post surfaced after a video showed an SRH fan performing "black magic" using lemon in the stands, followed by Shivam Dube getting dismissed on the very next ball.
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News By: Neeraja Nath
06:32 pm Monday, 20 April 2026
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A viral post on social media claiming that CSK filed a complaint with BCCI over "unfair and supernatural practices by audience affecting CSK players" during SRH-CSK IPL 2026 match is fake. The post surfaced after a video showed an SRH fan performing "black magic" using lemon in the stands, followed by Shivam Dube getting dismissed on the very next ball.
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06:32 pm Monday, 20 April 2026
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Collector denies reports of plane crash in Chhattisgarh forest, says 'No evidence'
Rohit Vyas, district collector of Chhattisgarh's Jashpur, said they've found no evidence of a plane crash. Vyas said that police and administration teams reached the site after several media houses reported about a private aircraft crashing in forest. "Drone surveillance is underway. Forest Department is scouring the...forest. But so far, no evidence of any wreckage has been found," he added.
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06:58 pm Monday, 20 April 2026
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Rohit Vyas, district collector of Chhattisgarh's Jashpur, said they've found no evidence of a plane crash. Vyas said that police and administration teams reached the site after several media houses reported about a private aircraft crashing in forest. "Drone surveillance is underway. Forest Department is scouring the...forest. But so far, no evidence of any wreckage has been found," he added.
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India moved to 'extremely high' doping risk category by World Athletics
The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has upgraded the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) from Category B to Category A, the highest doping risk bracket, under World Athletics' anti-doping rules. India ranked among the top two nations for anti-doping rule violations in athletics from 2022 to 2025, recording 71 violations in 2024 alone to top the list.
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07:09 pm Monday, 20 April 2026
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The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has upgraded the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) from Category B to Category A, the highest doping risk bracket, under World Athletics' anti-doping rules. India ranked among the top two nations for anti-doping rule violations in athletics from 2022 to 2025, recording 71 violations in 2024 alone to top the list.
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RBI relaxes some April 1 forex curbs on corporates and banks
The Reserve Bank of India has partially relaxed forex curbs imposed on April 1 to stabilise the rupee. Banks can again offer non-deliverable forwards, and firms may rebook cancelled forex derivative contracts. However, the March 28 rule capping banks' net open rupee positions at $100 million per day remains, ensuring limits on speculative exposure while restoring normal hedging activity.
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07:28 pm Monday, 20 April 2026
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The Reserve Bank of India has partially relaxed forex curbs imposed on April 1 to stabilise the rupee. Banks can again offer non-deliverable forwards, and firms may rebook cancelled forex derivative contracts. However, the March 28 rule capping banks' net open rupee positions at $100 million per day remains, ensuring limits on speculative exposure while restoring normal hedging activity.
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No good reason to review judgement: SC as it rejects Umar Khalid's plea against denial of bail
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected Umar Khalid's review plea against its earlier judgement denying him bail in 2020 Delhi riots case. "Having gone through the review petition and also the documents enclosed, we do not find any good ground and reason to review the judgement," the apex court said. Umar and Sharjeel Imam's bail pleas were rejected in January.
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07:58 pm Monday, 20 April 2026
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The Supreme Court on Monday rejected Umar Khalid's review plea against its earlier judgement denying him bail in 2020 Delhi riots case. "Having gone through the review petition and also the documents enclosed, we do not find any good ground and reason to review the judgement," the apex court said. Umar and Sharjeel Imam's bail pleas were rejected in January.
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Delhi HC judge mentions 'agnipariksha', 'catch-22 situation' while rejecting Kejriwal's recusal plea
Delhi HC Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, while rejecting Arvind Kejriwal's plea seeking her recusal, said that the AAP chief has created a catch-22 situation. "If the Court recused, it would validate his claims, and if it did not, he could still question the outcome," she said. She asked why a judge must go through "agnipariksha" over an accused's apprehensions.
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08:09 pm Monday, 20 April 2026
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Delhi HC Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, while rejecting Arvind Kejriwal's plea seeking her recusal, said that the AAP chief has created a catch-22 situation. "If the Court recused, it would validate his claims, and if it did not, he could still question the outcome," she said. She asked why a judge must go through "agnipariksha" over an accused's apprehensions.
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Delhi HC judge replies after Kejriwal says her kids are Central govt lawyers
Delhi High Court judge Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma said, "If children of politicians can become politicians, how can it be said that children of judges can't enter the profession of law?" She was responding to AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal's mention of her children being empanelled as Central government lawyers. HC rejected Kejriwal's plea seeking her recusal from excise policy case.
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08:29 pm Monday, 20 April 2026
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Delhi High Court judge Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma said, "If children of politicians can become politicians, how can it be said that children of judges can't enter the profession of law?" She was responding to AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal's mention of her children being empanelled as Central government lawyers. HC rejected Kejriwal's plea seeking her recusal from excise policy case.
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