Calling someone cute isn't a crime: Taniya on Chahal's defamation notice
Actress Taniya Chatterjee reacted to cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal's defamation notice after she revealed chats wherein he called her "cute". Maintaining that she did nothing wrong, Tania said, "Calling someone 'cute' isn't a crime. I only shared the message, but it was presented as if I had done something inappropriate." She questioned, "How can a compliment amount to defamation?"
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News By: Ishita Ranganath
08:29 pm Tuesday, 21 April 2026
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Actress Taniya Chatterjee reacted to cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal's defamation notice after she revealed chats wherein he called her "cute". Maintaining that she did nothing wrong, Tania said, "Calling someone 'cute' isn't a crime. I only shared the message, but it was presented as if I had done something inappropriate." She questioned, "How can a compliment amount to defamation?"
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08:29 pm Tuesday, 21 April 2026
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What has led to Diet Coke shortage in India?
A nationwide Diet Coke shortage has triggered a meltdown among Gen Z. The ongoing West Asia war has disrupted shipping routes and increased freight costs, resulting in delayed import of aluminium cans. The shortage also began after Bureau of Indian Standards introduced stricter quality control norms for aluminium cans. High demand has put pressure on already strained supply chain.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
08:29 pm Tuesday, 21 April 2026
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A nationwide Diet Coke shortage has triggered a meltdown among Gen Z. The ongoing West Asia war has disrupted shipping routes and increased freight costs, resulting in delayed import of aluminium cans. The shortage also began after Bureau of Indian Standards introduced stricter quality control norms for aluminium cans. High demand has put pressure on already strained supply chain.
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08:29 pm Tuesday, 21 April 2026
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Girls denied admissions in UP govt-aided school for 67 yrs for lack of toilets
Girls have reportedly been denied admissions for 67 years in a government-backed inter-college in the Basti district of Uttar Pradesh due to the absence of a toilet facility. Recently, the father of a girl arrived at the school carrying a toilet seat on his bicycle, urging authorities to admit his daughter. Authorities have issued a notice to the school management.
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News By: Jayant Singh
08:26 pm Tuesday, 21 April 2026
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Girls have reportedly been denied admissions for 67 years in a government-backed inter-college in the Basti district of Uttar Pradesh due to the absence of a toilet facility. Recently, the father of a girl arrived at the school carrying a toilet seat on his bicycle, urging authorities to admit his daughter. Authorities have issued a notice to the school management.
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08:26 pm Tuesday, 21 April 2026
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Thief in stolen car rams several vehicles while fleeing police in Ludhiana, held
A suspected thief driving a stolen car rammed multiple vehicles in the narrow lanes of Punjab's Ludhiana while attempting to flee police and locals chasing him. The video of him recklessly driving the car forward and backward multiple times has gone viral. The chase ended when the car crashed into a pole, after which the accused was finally arrested.
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News By: Garima Garg
08:40 pm Tuesday, 21 April 2026
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A suspected thief driving a stolen car rammed multiple vehicles in the narrow lanes of Punjab's Ludhiana while attempting to flee police and locals chasing him. The video of him recklessly driving the car forward and backward multiple times has gone viral. The chase ended when the car crashed into a pole, after which the accused was finally arrested.
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08:40 pm Tuesday, 21 April 2026
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I'll remember them: Trump on firms not claiming tariff refunds
US President Donald Trump said he would "remember" companies that choose not to seek refunds for tariffs his administration imposed. "If they don't do that, they've got to know me very well," he said. The US government has opened a portal to refund over $166 billion after a Supreme Court ruling deemed most of Trump's reciprocal tariffs illegal.
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News By: Mansi Agarwal
08:39 pm Tuesday, 21 April 2026
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US President Donald Trump said he would "remember" companies that choose not to seek refunds for tariffs his administration imposed. "If they don't do that, they've got to know me very well," he said. The US government has opened a portal to refund over $166 billion after a Supreme Court ruling deemed most of Trump's reciprocal tariffs illegal.
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08:39 pm Tuesday, 21 April 2026
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Pakistan extends ban on Indian flights ahead of one year of Pahalgam attack
Pakistan has extended the ban on Indian flights from using its airspace for another month. This comes as the Pahalgam terror attack, in which 26 people were killed, completes one year. "All Indian-registered, leased, commercial and military aircraft will remain barred from Pakistani airspace until 5 am on May 24, 2026," the country's air authority stated.
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News By: Medhaa Gupta
08:39 pm Tuesday, 21 April 2026
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Pakistan has extended the ban on Indian flights from using its airspace for another month. This comes as the Pahalgam terror attack, in which 26 people were killed, completes one year. "All Indian-registered, leased, commercial and military aircraft will remain barred from Pakistani airspace until 5 am on May 24, 2026," the country's air authority stated.
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08:39 pm Tuesday, 21 April 2026
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Pic shows how 'borewell boy' Prince looks 20 years after his rescue
A picture of Prince Kashyap, who had gone viral after falling into a 60-foot-deep borewell as a four-year-old, has surfaced showing how he looks 20 years after his rescue. He was rescued following a 50-hour operation in Haryana's Kurukshetra in 2006. In the picture, Prince can be seen with BJP MP Naveen Jindal at a recent polo event in Kurukshetra.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
08:57 pm Tuesday, 21 April 2026
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A picture of Prince Kashyap, who had gone viral after falling into a 60-foot-deep borewell as a four-year-old, has surfaced showing how he looks 20 years after his rescue. He was rescued following a 50-hour operation in Haryana's Kurukshetra in 2006. In the picture, Prince can be seen with BJP MP Naveen Jindal at a recent polo event in Kurukshetra.
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08:57 pm Tuesday, 21 April 2026
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Seized Iran tanker had 'gift from China', didn't have very nice items: Trump
After the US seized an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel, President Donald Trump said it may have carried a "gift" from China to Iran as Tehran seeks to rebuild its military during a ceasefire. He said that the things on it "weren't very nice". "I was a little surprised," he added, saying he thought he had an "understanding" with President Xi Jinping.
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
08:55 pm Tuesday, 21 April 2026
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After the US seized an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel, President Donald Trump said it may have carried a "gift" from China to Iran as Tehran seeks to rebuild its military during a ceasefire. He said that the things on it "weren't very nice". "I was a little surprised," he added, saying he thought he had an "understanding" with President Xi Jinping.
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08:55 pm Tuesday, 21 April 2026
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Hollywood actress Anne Hathaway says 'Inshallah' during interview, fans react
Actress Anne Hathaway used the word 'Inshallah' during an interaction while promoting 'Devil Wears Prada 2'. "I just really wanna hopefully live and enjoy a life. I wanna have a long, healthy life, Inshallah, I hope so," she said. Several social media users pointed out that it didn't feel performative or out of place, instead, it came across as natural.
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08:49 pm Tuesday, 21 April 2026
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Actress Anne Hathaway used the word 'Inshallah' during an interaction while promoting 'Devil Wears Prada 2'. "I just really wanna hopefully live and enjoy a life. I wanna have a long, healthy life, Inshallah, I hope so," she said. Several social media users pointed out that it didn't feel performative or out of place, instead, it came across as natural.
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08:49 pm Tuesday, 21 April 2026
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Neurologist Dr Tucker becomes oldest doctor ever after working till age 103
Dr Howard Tucker, a neurologist from US, has been awarded the title of the oldest doctor ever (male) by Guinness World Records (GWR) after working till age 103. He was awarded the title of the oldest practising doctor in 2021 when he was 98 years old. Dr Tucker, who passed away in December 2025, even worked through the pandemic.
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News By: Medhaa Gupta
09:14 pm Tuesday, 21 April 2026
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Dr Howard Tucker, a neurologist from US, has been awarded the title of the oldest doctor ever (male) by Guinness World Records (GWR) after working till age 103. He was awarded the title of the oldest practising doctor in 2021 when he was 98 years old. Dr Tucker, who passed away in December 2025, even worked through the pandemic.
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09:14 pm Tuesday, 21 April 2026
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Trump shares pics of 8 Iranian women on death row, says 'I'd appreciate if you release them'
US President Donald Trump shared pictures of eight women, who he said were facing execution in Iran. Referring to an expected second round of negotiations, Trump wrote, "I'd greatly appreciate the release of these women." "Please do them no harm! Would be a great start to our negotiations," he added. Trump said he expects Iran to foster goodwill with US.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
09:03 pm Tuesday, 21 April 2026
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US President Donald Trump shared pictures of eight women, who he said were facing execution in Iran. Referring to an expected second round of negotiations, Trump wrote, "I'd greatly appreciate the release of these women." "Please do them no harm! Would be a great start to our negotiations," he added. Trump said he expects Iran to foster goodwill with US.
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09:03 pm Tuesday, 21 April 2026
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I'd be disappointed if Kevin Warsh doesn't cut rates quickly: Trump
US President Donald Trump said he'd be disappointed if Kevin Warsh, his nominee for Federal Reserve chair, didn't cut interest rates immediately after taking office. "I've been in favour of interest rate rises to stop inflation. I think it...is effective. But...we should've the lowest interest rate in the world," he added. Current Fed Chair Jerome Powell's term ends in May.
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News By: Mansi Agarwal
09:25 pm Tuesday, 21 April 2026
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US President Donald Trump said he'd be disappointed if Kevin Warsh, his nominee for Federal Reserve chair, didn't cut interest rates immediately after taking office. "I've been in favour of interest rate rises to stop inflation. I think it...is effective. But...we should've the lowest interest rate in the world," he added. Current Fed Chair Jerome Powell's term ends in May.
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09:25 pm Tuesday, 21 April 2026
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Iran yet to confirm participation in peace talks with US, says Pak
Iran is yet to formally confirm participation in the second round of peace talks with the US, Pakistan's Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said in an X post on Tuesday. Calling Iran's decision to attend the talks before the end of the US-Iran ceasefire "critical", he added that Pakistan was in "constant touch" with Iranians. The ceasefire will end on Wednesday.
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News By: Jayant Singh
09:24 pm Tuesday, 21 April 2026
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Iran is yet to formally confirm participation in the second round of peace talks with the US, Pakistan's Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said in an X post on Tuesday. Calling Iran's decision to attend the talks before the end of the US-Iran ceasefire "critical", he added that Pakistan was in "constant touch" with Iranians. The ceasefire will end on Wednesday.
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09:24 pm Tuesday, 21 April 2026
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Which major oil assets across the world reported fire incidents in recent weeks?
Incidents of fire and explosions were reported in several oil assets across the world in recent weeks. The first incident was reported on March 1 at Ecuador's largest oil refinery. In India, a fire broke out on April 20 at HPCL's refinery-cum-petrochemical complex in Rajasthan's Pachpadra, a day before PM Narendra Modi was to inaugurate it.
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News By: Shalini ojha
09:16 pm Tuesday, 21 April 2026
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Incidents of fire and explosions were reported in several oil assets across the world in recent weeks. The first incident was reported on March 1 at Ecuador's largest oil refinery. In India, a fire broke out on April 20 at HPCL's refinery-cum-petrochemical complex in Rajasthan's Pachpadra, a day before PM Narendra Modi was to inaugurate it.
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09:16 pm Tuesday, 21 April 2026
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Abhishek Sharma now holds record for top 2 scores by an Indian in IPL history
SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) opener Abhishek Sharma now occupies the top two spots among the highest individual scores by an Indian in IPL history. He hit 135* off 68 balls against Delhi Capitals (DC) on Tuesday, while his 141 off 55 balls against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in IPL 2025 remains the highest score by an Indian in the league.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
09:44 pm Tuesday, 21 April 2026
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SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) opener Abhishek Sharma now occupies the top two spots among the highest individual scores by an Indian in IPL history. He hit 135* off 68 balls against Delhi Capitals (DC) on Tuesday, while his 141 off 55 balls against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in IPL 2025 remains the highest score by an Indian in the league.
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09:44 pm Tuesday, 21 April 2026
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Apple shares fall 3% after Tim Cook resigns as CEO
Shares of Apple dropped by nearly 3% to $265.81 during trading on Tuesday. This comes after the announcement that Tim Cook will step down as CEO effective September 1, with Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering, John Ternus, to take over. Cook, who has been CEO since 2011, will transition into a new role as Executive Chairman of the board.
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News By: Garima Garg
09:43 pm Tuesday, 21 April 2026
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Shares of Apple dropped by nearly 3% to $265.81 during trading on Tuesday. This comes after the announcement that Tim Cook will step down as CEO effective September 1, with Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering, John Ternus, to take over. Cook, who has been CEO since 2011, will transition into a new role as Executive Chairman of the board.
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Rahul Gandhi's Kolkata event denied permission, TMC explains why
After Congress alleged police denied permission for Rahul Gandhi's April-23 Kolkata event at the TMC government's behest, the latter responded. Minister Shashi Panja said the government is in a caretaker role and approvals fall under the ECI during the Model Code of Conduct. She added that event requests must be filed in advance through the ECI's Suvidha Portal.
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News By: Garima Garg
09:32 pm Tuesday, 21 April 2026
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After Congress alleged police denied permission for Rahul Gandhi's April-23 Kolkata event at the TMC government's behest, the latter responded. Minister Shashi Panja said the government is in a caretaker role and approvals fall under the ECI during the Model Code of Conduct. She added that event requests must be filed in advance through the ECI's Suvidha Portal.
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Delhi Police seize 1 lakh fake ENO sachets, 50,000 Nescafe packets from factory
Delhi Police's Crime Branch has busted a major racket manufacturing fake ENO and Nescafe coffee in Madhu Vihar. Raiding two illegal units, police seized goods worth ₹20 lakh, including three packing machines, 1 lakh ready ENO sachets, 50,000 counterfeit coffee sachets, and 500 kg of coffee powder. Officials warned this large-scale production posed a severe risk to public health.
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
09:32 pm Tuesday, 21 April 2026
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Delhi Police's Crime Branch has busted a major racket manufacturing fake ENO and Nescafe coffee in Madhu Vihar. Raiding two illegal units, police seized goods worth ₹20 lakh, including three packing machines, 1 lakh ready ENO sachets, 50,000 counterfeit coffee sachets, and 500 kg of coffee powder. Officials warned this large-scale production posed a severe risk to public health.
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09:32 pm Tuesday, 21 April 2026
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Kharge brought shame to nation by calling PM Modi a terrorist: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticised Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge for calling PM Narendra Modi a terrorist. Shah said Kharge brought shame to the nation. "Calling a leader like Modi Ji a terrorist, who has completely curbed terrorism in the last 12 years, is highly condemnable. Every time the Congress hurls abuses at Modi Ji...people of India...answer them," he said.
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News By: Shalini ojha
09:59 pm Tuesday, 21 April 2026
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticised Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge for calling PM Narendra Modi a terrorist. Shah said Kharge brought shame to the nation. "Calling a leader like Modi Ji a terrorist, who has completely curbed terrorism in the last 12 years, is highly condemnable. Every time the Congress hurls abuses at Modi Ji...people of India...answer them," he said.
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09:59 pm Tuesday, 21 April 2026
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Why do Indian government offices keep white towels on chairs?
According to Gurdeep Singh Sappal, who worked in the office of former VP Hamid Ansari, the practice of keeping a towel on a chair in Indian government offices has colonial-era roots. He said the towels were used for hygiene purposes to wipe off sweat as diplomats toured on horses then. "The British left...horses were sent away...but towels stayed," he said.
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News By: Shalini ojha
09:53 pm Tuesday, 21 April 2026
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According to Gurdeep Singh Sappal, who worked in the office of former VP Hamid Ansari, the practice of keeping a towel on a chair in Indian government offices has colonial-era roots. He said the towels were used for hygiene purposes to wipe off sweat as diplomats toured on horses then. "The British left...horses were sent away...but towels stayed," he said.
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