In big loss for Pak, Saudi Arabia asks it to halt $1.5-bn weapons deal with Sudan

Saudi Arabia asked Pakistan to put on hold a $1.5-billion weapons supply deal with Sudan, marking a big loss for the cash-strapped country, Reuters reported. Saudi Arabia had reportedly brokered the deal, but asked Pakistan to terminate it after dropping the idea of financing it. Some Western countries reportedly asked Saudi Arabia to stay away from proxy wars in Africa.
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10:23 am Tuesday, 21 April 2026

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Piratical act: Iran after US seized Iranian-flagged cargo ship

After US forces took custody of Iranian-flagged cargo vessel Touska in Sea of Oman, Iran’s Foreign Ministry condemned the move, calling it a “criminal and illegal” act by US. The vessel was targeted in a “piratical act” that violated international law and UN Charter, the ministry said. US has imposed a blockade on maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports.
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10:22 am Tuesday, 21 April 2026

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Allahabad HC judge recuses from Rahul Gandhi dual citizeship case

Allahabad High Court judge Justice Subhash Vidyarthi recused himself from hearing petition seeking FIR against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in dual citizenship case. He referred to social media posts by petitioner Vignesh Shishir, which remarked on his decision last week to delay filing of FIR as the reason behind recusal. Rahul is accused of holding citizenship of India and UK.
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10:58 am Tuesday, 21 April 2026

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Chinese startup launches AI model that outperforms OpenAI, Anthropic's models

Chinese startup Kimi has launched a new AI model, K2.6, that has outperformed OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google's AI models in multiple benchmarks. The open source model offers GPT-5.4 level coding and can run continuously for 12 hours straight. K2.6 can run over 300 agents in parallel across 4,000 coordinated steps simultaneously and can work autonomously for five days.
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10:52 am Tuesday, 21 April 2026

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Had I played golf with cricket, I would've scored another 2,000 runs: Kapil Dev

India's 1983 World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev said playing golf can "100%" help a cricketer. "Had I played golf when playing cricket, I would have scored another 2,000 runs minimum," he said, adding, "It improves focus, coordination and timing." Kapil Dev, who played 131 Tests and 225 ODIs, scored a total of 9,031 runs and picked up 687 wickets.
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10:51 am Tuesday, 21 April 2026

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Feel like I'm not Indian: Retired IAF officer whose name deleted from voter list in WB

Retired IAF Wing Commander Md Shamim Akhtar, whose name was deleted from West Bengal’s voter list during the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, said everyone in his family remains on the list. "I feel like I'm the only one who isn't Indian in my family," Akhtar said. "I didn't get any notice for...hearing during adjudication," he added.
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11:14 am Tuesday, 21 April 2026

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38-year-old Brazilian triathlete drowns during Ironman competition in USA

Brazil's 38-year-old triathlete Mara Flávia Souza Araújo drowned during the 3.8-km open-water swim leg of Ironman Texas at Lake Woodlands in USA. Her body was found in around 10 feet of water roughly three hours after she was reported missing. Days before the race, she had posted a quote about life "dropping you off at the eternal station".
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11:07 am Tuesday, 21 April 2026

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Unnao rape survivor's plea of death penalty for Sengar in father's death case dismissed

The Delhi HC dismissed a plea of Unnao rape survivor seeking enhancement of punishment from 10 years to death penalty for ex-BJP MLA Kuldeep Sengar over custodial death of her father. The court observed that she failed to show "sufficient cause" for condonation of delay of 1,945 days. Sengar was sentenced in 2020. He had raped the survivor in 2017.
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11:25 am Tuesday, 21 April 2026

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How does Tim Cook's net worth compare with that of his replacement John Ternus?

Apple's outgoing CEO Tim Cook's net worth stands at $2.9 billion and is largely tied to the three million Apple shares he owns, according to Forbes. Meanwhile, Cook's replacement John Ternus is estimated to be worth $75 million, majorly constituting his salary, bonuses and stock compensation. After taking over as CEO in September, Ternus' net worth is expected to rise.
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11:18 am Tuesday, 21 April 2026

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How does FIA select host countries for F1 races?

Motorsport governing body FIA selects host nations for F1 races depending on several factors. They include historical significance, infrastructure, facilities, economic viability, geographic diversity, expansion plans, political stability, government support, and environmental responsibility. A total of 24 races were scheduled for 2026, with 21 countries hosting them across five continents.
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11:38 am Tuesday, 21 April 2026

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Muslim BJP leader storms Lenskart store in Mumbai, applies tilak on staff

Amid outrage over Lenskart allegedly barring bindi and tilak at work while permitting hijab, BJP Minority Morcha leader Nazia Elahi Khan, along with Hindu organisation members, stormed a Mumbai showroom. They applied tilak on employees, tied kalawa on their wrists and chanted 'Jai Shri Ram'. She questioned floor manager Mohsin Khan over the alleged ban on Hindu religious symbols.
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11:35 am Tuesday, 21 April 2026

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Heat wave warning issued for several states, list shows states that'll see warmer nights

IMD issued a heat wave warning for Bihar (April 21), Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Punjab, east Rajasthan, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh (April 21-24), west UP (April 21-25), west Rajasthan (April 22-23) and Madhya Pradesh (April 22-24). Haryana, Chandigarh, west UP, Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha will see warmer nights on April 21. Maximum temperatures may rise 3-4°C over northwest India on April 21-24.
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11:55 am Tuesday, 21 April 2026

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Over 400 people fall ill after having food at a wedding in Gujarat

Over 400 people fell ill after having food at a wedding in Gujarat's Dahod. Within two hours after having the meal, the people began experiencing symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhoea. Reports said nearly 1,000 guests had attended the wedding ceremony. The health department has collected samples from the wedding venue and a probe is underway.
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11:50 am Tuesday, 21 April 2026

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TMC switched off street lights during my Kolkata roadshow, claims Delhi CM

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta on Monday accused TMC of deliberately switching off street lights during her roadshow in Kolkata’s Entally to disrupt her campaign. “If any accident happens in these lanes today, the TMC government, its goons and the administration will be fully responsible,” she said. Gupta was campaigning for BJP candidate Advocate Priyanka Tibrewal from the Entally seat.
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11:49 am Tuesday, 21 April 2026

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My life virtually ended that day, now I'm just breathing: Father of Pahalgam terror attack victim

Rajesh Narwal, the father of Indian Navy officer Lieutenant Vinay Narwal who was killed in Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, 2025 attack, remembered his son ahead of the first anniversary of the attack. "My life virtually ended on hearing the news, now I am just breathing to survive," he said. "There is no joy left," he further said.
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12:09 pm Tuesday, 21 April 2026

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Didn't think in wildest dream that Oppn would defeat women's reservation bill: Rijiju

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said that no one in the government thought in their wildest dream that the Congress-led Opposition would defeat the Women's Reservation Bill. "They had all supported the bill in 2023. They did a somersault in 2026. During our consultation with Opposition (before the special sitting), no party opposed (the bills)," Rijiju added.
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12:08 pm Tuesday, 21 April 2026

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TMC, BJP workers clash during campaign in Kolkata, 9 arrested

A total of nine people, including five BJP workers and four TMC workers, were arrested for allegedly being involved in a clash in Kolkata. The incident took place when BJP supporters gathered for a meeting led by party candidate Rakesh Singh. During the programme, sloganeering by BJP workers was met with counter sloganeering by TMC workers, leading to the clash.
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12:29 pm Tuesday, 21 April 2026

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Not a Hardik Pandya problem: Hardik on criticism over Bumrah not bowling 1st over more often

MI captain Hardik Pandya reacted to criticism over Jasprit Bumrah not bowling the first over more often. "If you see, it's been 138 (151) appearances, and I think 8-9 times that Jasprit has bowled the first over," he said, adding, "So, I don't think it's a Hardik Pandya problem." Bumrah took a wicket while bowling the first over against GT.
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12:20 pm Tuesday, 21 April 2026

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Suspicious man detained near International Border in Jammu

A 50-year-old man was detained by BSF after he was found moving under suspicious circumstances in a forward area near the International Border in Jammu. He was taken into custody after failing to provide satisfactory explanation for his presence in the sensitive zone, officials said. Security agencies are carrying out detailed interrogation to ascertain his identity and motive.
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12:19 pm Tuesday, 21 April 2026

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Actor Patrick Muldoon passes away at 57 due to heart attack

Hollywood actor Patrick Muldoon, best known for his roles in Days of Our Lives, Melrose Place, and Starship Troopers, has passed away aged 57. He died due to heart attack at his home, his family confirmed. "Pat was a rare kind of person - brilliantly talented, endlessly kind and generous in spirit," actress Alison Sweeney said.
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12:16 pm Tuesday, 21 April 2026

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