Google forms strike team, directly involves Sergey Brin to compete with Anthropic: Report
Google has formed a 'strike team' that directly involves the company's billionaire Co-founder Sergey Brin to work on a code-generation AI model to compete with Anthropic's Claude Code, The Information reported. Brin has also asked Google employees to use internal agents for complex, multi-step tasks. Brin was at the forefront of Google's AI effort following ChatGPT's launch in 2022.
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Google has formed a 'strike team' that directly involves the company's billionaire Co-founder Sergey Brin to work on a code-generation AI model to compete with Anthropic's Claude Code, The Information reported. Brin has also asked Google employees to use internal agents for complex, multi-step tasks. Brin was at the forefront of Google's AI effort following ChatGPT's launch in 2022.
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What did TMC, BJP & Congress promised to women in their manifestos for West Bengal?
In its manifesto for the West Bengal polls, TMC announced a hike in Lakshmir Bhandar assistance to ₹1,500 monthly for general category women and ₹1,700 for SC/ST women beneficiaries. Meanwhile, BJP proposed ₹3,000 monthly allowance and 33% quota in government recruitment for women. Congress promised ₹2,000 monthly aid for women aged 18-59 and free travel for women in public transport.
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In its manifesto for the West Bengal polls, TMC announced a hike in Lakshmir Bhandar assistance to ₹1,500 monthly for general category women and ₹1,700 for SC/ST women beneficiaries. Meanwhile, BJP proposed ₹3,000 monthly allowance and 33% quota in government recruitment for women. Congress promised ₹2,000 monthly aid for women aged 18-59 and free travel for women in public transport.
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Will negotiate with US once they break the naval blockade: Iran
Iran's ambassador to the United Nations, Amir-Saeid Iravani, said Iran will engage in talks only after the US ends its naval blockade. "The naval blockade, it is a violation of the ceasefire," he said. He added Tehran has "received some signs" that US may lift it, and said the next round of negotiations is expected to take place in Turkey.
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01:04 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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Iran's ambassador to the United Nations, Amir-Saeid Iravani, said Iran will engage in talks only after the US ends its naval blockade. "The naval blockade, it is a violation of the ceasefire," he said. He added Tehran has "received some signs" that US may lift it, and said the next round of negotiations is expected to take place in Turkey.
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Lufthansa cuts 20,000 unprofitable short-haul flights to save fuel
German aviation giant Lufthansa Group is removing 20,000 unprofitable short-haul flights from the schedule through October amid rising jet fuel prices driven by Iran war. The reductions will reduce overall capacity by less than one percent in available seat kilometres (ASK) while saving more than 40,000 metric tons of jet fuel. The cuts primarily affect routes in Frankfurt and Munich.
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01:15 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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German aviation giant Lufthansa Group is removing 20,000 unprofitable short-haul flights from the schedule through October amid rising jet fuel prices driven by Iran war. The reductions will reduce overall capacity by less than one percent in available seat kilometres (ASK) while saving more than 40,000 metric tons of jet fuel. The cuts primarily affect routes in Frankfurt and Munich.
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Contempt plea filed against Kejriwal over circulation of recusal hearing videos
A PIL has been filed seeking contempt proceedings against AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal over circulation of videos showing Kejriwal arguing in his plea and seeking recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma in liquor policy case. Justice Sharma has refused to recuse from the case. Justice Tejas Karia of Delhi HC has recused from hearing PIL seeking contempt proceedings against Kejriwal.
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01:40 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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A PIL has been filed seeking contempt proceedings against AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal over circulation of videos showing Kejriwal arguing in his plea and seeking recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma in liquor policy case. Justice Sharma has refused to recuse from the case. Justice Tejas Karia of Delhi HC has recused from hearing PIL seeking contempt proceedings against Kejriwal.
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5-km-long traffic jam on Mumbai-Pune Expressway near Lonavala
A massive traffic jam was reported on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway near Lonavala on Wednesday, leaving commuters stranded for hours. The nearly 5-km-long congestion was reportedly caused by construction work related to “Missing Link” project. Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) has also announced a three-hour block from 12 pm to 3 pm on April 23 and 24 on the stretch.
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01:38 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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A massive traffic jam was reported on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway near Lonavala on Wednesday, leaving commuters stranded for hours. The nearly 5-km-long congestion was reportedly caused by construction work related to “Missing Link” project. Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) has also announced a three-hour block from 12 pm to 3 pm on April 23 and 24 on the stretch.
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Putting perfume, ink, glue on EVM buttons will amount to tampering: EC
Ahead of polls in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, Election Commission has reportedly warned that use of substances like perfume, ink or glue on EVM buttons will amount to "tampering". Some political workers allegedly use such substances on buttons to track voting patterns, an India Today report said. EC said it can undermine voting integrity and can lead to re-poll.
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Ahead of polls in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, Election Commission has reportedly warned that use of substances like perfume, ink or glue on EVM buttons will amount to "tampering". Some political workers allegedly use such substances on buttons to track voting patterns, an India Today report said. EC said it can undermine voting integrity and can lead to re-poll.
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Anthropic removes Claude Code for Pro subscribers after it strains its capacity, criticised
Anthropic has removed access to Claude Code from its Pro subscription tier under an experiment after its recent product launches reportedly strained the startup's capacity. Anthropic's Head of Growth, Amol Avasare, said the test is being run on 2% of new prosumer signups and doesn't affect existing Pro and Max subscribers. The move triggered customer criticism and alarm among developers.
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Anthropic has removed access to Claude Code from its Pro subscription tier under an experiment after its recent product launches reportedly strained the startup's capacity. Anthropic's Head of Growth, Amol Avasare, said the test is being run on 2% of new prosumer signups and doesn't affect existing Pro and Max subscribers. The move triggered customer criticism and alarm among developers.
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49 of world's 50 hottest cities today are in India, shows data
India accounts for 49 of the world’s 50 hottest cities today, according to real-time data from AQI.in’s live weather ranking. Odisha's Balangir and Talcher top the rankings with 44°C. Several cities from Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh and Odisha feature in the top 50. Thailand's Tak is the only non-Indian city in the top 50, ranked at 27th.
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01:49 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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India accounts for 49 of the world’s 50 hottest cities today, according to real-time data from AQI.in’s live weather ranking. Odisha's Balangir and Talcher top the rankings with 44°C. Several cities from Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh and Odisha feature in the top 50. Thailand's Tak is the only non-Indian city in the top 50, ranked at 27th.
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Maha Dy CM gives new house to family of man who died saving people in Pahalgam attack
Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde handed over a newly constructed house in J&K to the family of Syed Adil Hussain Shah who died saving tourists in the Pahalgam terror attack. “This house is not just a shelter, but a symbol of honour for a martyr’s sacrifice,” Shinde said. He further called Shah “a shining symbol of humanity and courage."
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02:14 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde handed over a newly constructed house in J&K to the family of Syed Adil Hussain Shah who died saving tourists in the Pahalgam terror attack. “This house is not just a shelter, but a symbol of honour for a martyr’s sacrifice,” Shinde said. He further called Shah “a shining symbol of humanity and courage."
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Ranveer Singh agrees to return ₹10 crore to settle 'Don 3' dispute with Farhan: Report
Amid the ₹40-crore compensation dispute between Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar's Excel Entertainment over exiting 'Don 3', a FPJ report has claimed that Ranveer agreed to pay his signing amount of ₹10 crore to Farhan. Ranveer has also reportedly promised to give Akhtar’s Excel Entertainment a "stake" in his next film. The film is tentatively being referred to as Pralaay.
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02:07 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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Amid the ₹40-crore compensation dispute between Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar's Excel Entertainment over exiting 'Don 3', a FPJ report has claimed that Ranveer agreed to pay his signing amount of ₹10 crore to Farhan. Ranveer has also reportedly promised to give Akhtar’s Excel Entertainment a "stake" in his next film. The film is tentatively being referred to as Pralaay.
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Why be in spotlight? Drop it & don't stay alone: TCS execs to sexual abuse victim
TCS Nashik unit's senior executives pushed a sexual abuse survivor to drop her complaint against religious conversion racket accused Raza Memon. "Raza's character is already questionable. Take care of yourself and don't stay alone," a manager told the victim after she complained of Raza touching her inappropriately. "Why...be in spotlight? Drop it," the unit's HR head, Ashwini Chainani, told her.
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TCS Nashik unit's senior executives pushed a sexual abuse survivor to drop her complaint against religious conversion racket accused Raza Memon. "Raza's character is already questionable. Take care of yourself and don't stay alone," a manager told the victim after she complained of Raza touching her inappropriately. "Why...be in spotlight? Drop it," the unit's HR head, Ashwini Chainani, told her.
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Rabada's smoking video goes viral, triggers massive reactions
GT pacer Kagiso Rabada was spotted smoking in the team's hotel premises amid the ongoing IPL 2026, triggering mixed reactions from fans on social media, especially X. One user said, "It's a personal choice," another added, "Don't do it publicly," one wrote, "Ban him," while another asked, "Why is this news?" sparking debate among fans online.
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GT pacer Kagiso Rabada was spotted smoking in the team's hotel premises amid the ongoing IPL 2026, triggering mixed reactions from fans on social media, especially X. One user said, "It's a personal choice," another added, "Don't do it publicly," one wrote, "Ban him," while another asked, "Why is this news?" sparking debate among fans online.
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Army marks Pahalgam attack anniversary with Op Mahadev recap, 'Op Sindoor continues' warning
Indian Army on Wednesday marked first anniversary of Pahalgam terror attack by sharing details of Operation Mahadev, a 93-day counter-terror operation launched to neutralise the perpetrators. The operation saw forces scan over 300-sq-km treacherous terrain before eliminating three Pakistani terrorists. Army also reiterated that Operation Sindoor, launched in response to Pahalgam attack, continues.
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02:23 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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Indian Army on Wednesday marked first anniversary of Pahalgam terror attack by sharing details of Operation Mahadev, a 93-day counter-terror operation launched to neutralise the perpetrators. The operation saw forces scan over 300-sq-km treacherous terrain before eliminating three Pakistani terrorists. Army also reiterated that Operation Sindoor, launched in response to Pahalgam attack, continues.
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Complaint against Vijay's TVK over campaigning during 48-hour silence period in TN
A complaint has been filed before EC against actor-politician Vijay's TVK for allegedly planning to launch a large-scale online political campaign on Wednesday, which falls within the 48-hour silence period ahead of polling. The complainant also alleged possible recording/filming of voting inside polling booths, which is prohibited under election rules. Tamil Nadu will go to polls on Thursday.
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02:43 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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A complaint has been filed before EC against actor-politician Vijay's TVK for allegedly planning to launch a large-scale online political campaign on Wednesday, which falls within the 48-hour silence period ahead of polling. The complainant also alleged possible recording/filming of voting inside polling booths, which is prohibited under election rules. Tamil Nadu will go to polls on Thursday.
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Indian firms' UAE investment rises to $686 mn in March despite war
According to RBI data, 208 Indian companies collectively invested $686 million in their UAE businesses in March. This marks more than a twofold increase from $322 million invested by 199 companies in February, despite the ongoing war in the Middle East. Among them, Adani Power invested $1 million in its UAE subsidiary, while Patanjali Ayurved invested $38 million.
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02:39 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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According to RBI data, 208 Indian companies collectively invested $686 million in their UAE businesses in March. This marks more than a twofold increase from $322 million invested by 199 companies in February, despite the ongoing war in the Middle East. Among them, Adani Power invested $1 million in its UAE subsidiary, while Patanjali Ayurved invested $38 million.
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Anthropic using fear-based marketing to promote Mythos: Sam Altman
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said that Anthropic was using "fear-based marketing" to promote its latest AI model Mythos. "It is clearly incredible marketing to say, 'We have built a bomb, we are about to drop it on your head'," he added. He further said that this was a good way to keep AI in the hands of some people.
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02:34 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said that Anthropic was using "fear-based marketing" to promote its latest AI model Mythos. "It is clearly incredible marketing to say, 'We have built a bomb, we are about to drop it on your head'," he added. He further said that this was a good way to keep AI in the hands of some people.
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No ship was able to cross Hormuz, only India managed to pass 7-8 ships: Rajnath
Speaking in Germany, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India may play a role in resolving global conflicts. He said, "Everything has its time. It's possible that tomorrow, the time may come when India plays its role in this and achieves success." He added that no country’s ships could pass through Strait of Hormuz, but India managed to pass 7-8 vessels.
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02:31 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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Speaking in Germany, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India may play a role in resolving global conflicts. He said, "Everything has its time. It's possible that tomorrow, the time may come when India plays its role in this and achieves success." He added that no country’s ships could pass through Strait of Hormuz, but India managed to pass 7-8 vessels.
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Bombay HC discharges 4 accused in 2006 Malegaon blast case
The Bombay High Court discharged four men, including Lokesh Sharma, Dhan Singh, Rajendra Choudhary, and Manohar Narwaria, accused in the 2006 Malegaon blast case and quashed a special court order framing charges against them. The court noted that there were no eyewitnesses or physical recoveries linking the suspects to the blast that killed 37 people nearly two decades ago.
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02:57 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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The Bombay High Court discharged four men, including Lokesh Sharma, Dhan Singh, Rajendra Choudhary, and Manohar Narwaria, accused in the 2006 Malegaon blast case and quashed a special court order framing charges against them. The court noted that there were no eyewitnesses or physical recoveries linking the suspects to the blast that killed 37 people nearly two decades ago.
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'Butter chicken tsunami,' says New Zealand minister on trade deal with India; criticised
A senior minister in New Zealand, Shane Jones, is facing criticism after mocking a proposed free trade deal with India. "I don't care how much criticism we get...I'm just never going to agree with a butter chicken tsunami coming to New Zealand," Jones told Reality Check Radio. The comments were condemned as racist by Indian community groups in New Zealand.
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02:56 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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A senior minister in New Zealand, Shane Jones, is facing criticism after mocking a proposed free trade deal with India. "I don't care how much criticism we get...I'm just never going to agree with a butter chicken tsunami coming to New Zealand," Jones told Reality Check Radio. The comments were condemned as racist by Indian community groups in New Zealand.
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