Iran seizes India-bound ship
A Greek company-owned cargo ship, Epaminondas, which was bound for Gujarat is among the two ships seized by Iran's Revolutionary Guard. The IRGC said the ships were attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz. This comes days after two Indian ships were attacked by Iran, following which India summoned Iran's Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, and lodged a protest.
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A Greek company-owned cargo ship, Epaminondas, which was bound for Gujarat is among the two ships seized by Iran's Revolutionary Guard. The IRGC said the ships were attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz. This comes days after two Indian ships were attacked by Iran, following which India summoned Iran's Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, and lodged a protest.
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SIT receives 20 more complaints in TCS conversion racket: Report
The SIT formed to investigate the sexual abuse and conversion case at TCS' Nashik office has received 20 more complaints via their helpline, News18 reported. Among the new complaints, four women have alleged that their religious sentiments were hurt while working at TCS, the report said. Earlier, nine employees had filed FIRs against senior staff and an HR manager.
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04:58 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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The SIT formed to investigate the sexual abuse and conversion case at TCS' Nashik office has received 20 more complaints via their helpline, News18 reported. Among the new complaints, four women have alleged that their religious sentiments were hurt while working at TCS, the report said. Earlier, nine employees had filed FIRs against senior staff and an HR manager.
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Dalit groom dragged off horse, thrashed in MP during procession
Golu Ahirwar, a dalit groom was allegedly dragged off horse and beaten with sticks and clubs in MP's Damoh. The incident took place when the groom was passing through the village with his family due to which local strongmen allegedly took objection. The groom's family claimed that the attack was not spontaneous but related to caste prejudice.
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04:54 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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Golu Ahirwar, a dalit groom was allegedly dragged off horse and beaten with sticks and clubs in MP's Damoh. The incident took place when the groom was passing through the village with his family due to which local strongmen allegedly took objection. The groom's family claimed that the attack was not spontaneous but related to caste prejudice.
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March was for the rights of women: Maha minister after woman confronts him during protest
After a woman angrily reacted to Maharashtra Minister Girish Mahajanโs protest on a road in Mumbai, he said they tried to explain things to her, but she did not understand. "She threw a water bottle at the women participating in the protest." "The kind of language she used was not right...this march was for the rights of women," he added.
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05:13 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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After a woman angrily reacted to Maharashtra Minister Girish Mahajanโs protest on a road in Mumbai, he said they tried to explain things to her, but she did not understand. "She threw a water bottle at the women participating in the protest." "The kind of language she used was not right...this march was for the rights of women," he added.
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US indicts Southern Poverty Law Center, alleges $3 mn funneled to extremist groups
US Justice Department announced an indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Centre, a civil rights group, of defrauding donors and stoking โracial hatredโ. It said SPLC secretly funnelled over $3 million in funds to members of extremist groups. SPLC lied to donors, vowing to dismantle violent extremist groups, and paid the leaders of very extremist groups like Ku Klux Klan.
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05:13 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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US Justice Department announced an indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Centre, a civil rights group, of defrauding donors and stoking โracial hatredโ. It said SPLC secretly funnelled over $3 million in funds to members of extremist groups. SPLC lied to donors, vowing to dismantle violent extremist groups, and paid the leaders of very extremist groups like Ku Klux Klan.
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05:13 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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US intel says Iran retains 'military strength', contradicts Trump claims: Report
A fresh assessment by Pentagon's internal intelligence agency has found that Iran remains a "potent regional power" despite US claims of major damage from strikes. The report noted Iran still has thousands of missiles and one-way attack drones. It contradicts statements by President Donald Trump that Iran's air force and navy were destroyed, saying its military remains largely intact.
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05:18 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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A fresh assessment by Pentagon's internal intelligence agency has found that Iran remains a "potent regional power" despite US claims of major damage from strikes. The report noted Iran still has thousands of missiles and one-way attack drones. It contradicts statements by President Donald Trump that Iran's air force and navy were destroyed, saying its military remains largely intact.
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05:18 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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How did HCLTech lead to 4% fall in IT stocks on April 22?
The Nifty IT index fell nearly 4% on Wednesday amid a broad sell-off. HCLTech was the biggest loser (down 10.74%) as its โน4,488-crore net income for Q4 FY26 fell short of expectations, and the company slashed its revenue growth guidance for FY27. The weak outlook dragged the sector lower as it raised concerns over subdued global demand for IT services.
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05:17 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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The Nifty IT index fell nearly 4% on Wednesday amid a broad sell-off. HCLTech was the biggest loser (down 10.74%) as its โน4,488-crore net income for Q4 FY26 fell short of expectations, and the company slashed its revenue growth guidance for FY27. The weak outlook dragged the sector lower as it raised concerns over subdued global demand for IT services.
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ChatGPT can learn to 'seek revenge' when exposed to violent chats: Study
A Lancaster University study found ChatGPT can learn to "seek revenge" and be verbally violent when exposed to real-life arguments. "While the system is designed to behave politely...it is also engineered to emulate human conversation," a researcher said. Some of the phrases ChatGPT used to reciprocate impoliteness include "I swear I'll key your f***ing car" and "you speccy little gobs***e".
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05:43 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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A Lancaster University study found ChatGPT can learn to "seek revenge" and be verbally violent when exposed to real-life arguments. "While the system is designed to behave politely...it is also engineered to emulate human conversation," a researcher said. Some of the phrases ChatGPT used to reciprocate impoliteness include "I swear I'll key your f***ing car" and "you speccy little gobs***e".
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Your actions put democracy in peril: SC to Mamata in I-PAC raids case
Supreme Court criticised West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee for interfering in the I-PAC probe by ED, saying her actions put democracy in peril. โItโs not a State-Centre dispute. Itโs a case where an individual who happens to be a Chief Minister walked in the midst of a probe,โ the court observed. Banerjee had called raids political vendetta.
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05:42 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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Supreme Court criticised West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee for interfering in the I-PAC probe by ED, saying her actions put democracy in peril. โItโs not a State-Centre dispute. Itโs a case where an individual who happens to be a Chief Minister walked in the midst of a probe,โ the court observed. Banerjee had called raids political vendetta.
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Deliberate misinformation: WB poll chief on claim about poet Srijatoโs arrest
West Bengal's Chief Electoral Officer on Wednesday has dismissed reports claiming an arrest warrant against poet Srijato Bandyopadhyay as fake news. In a post on X, the office called it a "deliberate spread of misinformation" and said such claims undermine democracy. It warned of strict legal action against those spreading false information ahead of the Assembly polls.
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05:36 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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West Bengal's Chief Electoral Officer on Wednesday has dismissed reports claiming an arrest warrant against poet Srijato Bandyopadhyay as fake news. In a post on X, the office called it a "deliberate spread of misinformation" and said such claims undermine democracy. It warned of strict legal action against those spreading false information ahead of the Assembly polls.
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Online gaming rules to kick in on May 1, money games avoid ban but set to face tighter control
The Centre notified Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Rules, which are set to take effect on May 1 with the formation of the Online Gaming Authority of India (OGAI). The rules have made registration of online social games voluntary, and have avoided banning money games while tightening their scrutiny. OGAI can also penalise/suspend games that violate rules.
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05:52 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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The Centre notified Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Rules, which are set to take effect on May 1 with the formation of the Online Gaming Authority of India (OGAI). The rules have made registration of online social games voluntary, and have avoided banning money games while tightening their scrutiny. OGAI can also penalise/suspend games that violate rules.
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Mamata Banerjee is fighting one of the most imp battles for Indian democracy: Kejriwal
AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal said he spoke to West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee ahead of the Assembly elections and expressed his solidarity and support. โShe is fighting one of the most difficult battles, which is also one of the most important battles for Indian democracy,โ he said. โModi ji will lose, despite misusing all institutions including CEC,โ he wrote.
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05:51 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal said he spoke to West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee ahead of the Assembly elections and expressed his solidarity and support. โShe is fighting one of the most difficult battles, which is also one of the most important battles for Indian democracy,โ he said. โModi ji will lose, despite misusing all institutions including CEC,โ he wrote.
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Govt mulling ways to curb overbilling by private hospitals: Report
The government is planning to curb overbilling by private hospitals by capping trade margins on medical devices, including consumables like syringes and gloves and high-value items such as pacemakers and heart valves. Some hospitals are charging โน2 lakh for pacemakers worth โน25,000, CNBC Awaaz reported. This comes as rising hospital costs inflate health insurance premiums and patients' expenses.
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05:51 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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The government is planning to curb overbilling by private hospitals by capping trade margins on medical devices, including consumables like syringes and gloves and high-value items such as pacemakers and heart valves. Some hospitals are charging โน2 lakh for pacemakers worth โน25,000, CNBC Awaaz reported. This comes as rising hospital costs inflate health insurance premiums and patients' expenses.
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South Western Railway removing 'superfast surcharge' from non-superfast trains: Report
South Western Railway (SWR) has begun withdrawing 'superfast surcharge' from trains running below the mandated average speed of 55 kilometres per hour (kmph), Moneycontrol reported. This comes after its April 20 report revealed that passengers were being charged a superfast surcharge despite trains not meeting the prescribed speed criteria. Passengers have started noticing a reduction in fares.
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06:14 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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South Western Railway (SWR) has begun withdrawing 'superfast surcharge' from trains running below the mandated average speed of 55 kilometres per hour (kmph), Moneycontrol reported. This comes after its April 20 report revealed that passengers were being charged a superfast surcharge despite trains not meeting the prescribed speed criteria. Passengers have started noticing a reduction in fares.
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Riteish slammed over historic inaccuracy in 'Raja Shivaji', he responds
BJP worker Suresh Nakhua took to X to criticise Riteish Deshmukh's upcoming film 'Raja Shivaji', accusing it of historical inaccuracy in a scene featuring Sanjay Dutt and a Wagh Nakh (tiger claw). However, Deshmukh responded, "Respected sir, pls do watch the film on May 1...The answer to your question is there in the movie. I hope you enjoy the film."
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06:07 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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BJP worker Suresh Nakhua took to X to criticise Riteish Deshmukh's upcoming film 'Raja Shivaji', accusing it of historical inaccuracy in a scene featuring Sanjay Dutt and a Wagh Nakh (tiger claw). However, Deshmukh responded, "Respected sir, pls do watch the film on May 1...The answer to your question is there in the movie. I hope you enjoy the film."
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06:07 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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US law firm that charges up to โน2 lakh/hour apologises for AI 'hallucinations' in filings
Sullivan & Cromwell, a major Wall Street law firm, has apologised to a judge for submitting a court filing containing AI-generated errors. The filing, related to a bankruptcy case, had fake citations emerging from AI "hallucinations", instances in which AI produces fabricated or incorrect data. The mistakes were caught by rival law firm Boies Schiller Flexner.
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06:00 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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Sullivan & Cromwell, a major Wall Street law firm, has apologised to a judge for submitting a court filing containing AI-generated errors. The filing, related to a bankruptcy case, had fake citations emerging from AI "hallucinations", instances in which AI produces fabricated or incorrect data. The mistakes were caught by rival law firm Boies Schiller Flexner.
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06:00 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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Punjab CM staying in Netherlands hotel that charges โน1 lakh/night: Swati Maliwal
Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal claimed that Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann is staying at the Netherlands' "most expensive luxury hotel", which charges rent between โน80,000 and โน1,00,000 per day. "Will the Punjab government tell us how much money is being spent...and what Punjab is going to get from this trip?" she asked. CM Mann is on an official trip.
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06:25 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal claimed that Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann is staying at the Netherlands' "most expensive luxury hotel", which charges rent between โน80,000 and โน1,00,000 per day. "Will the Punjab government tell us how much money is being spent...and what Punjab is going to get from this trip?" she asked. CM Mann is on an official trip.
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Govt debunks claim that crypto scam led to attack on Indian ship by Iran
The Ministry of External Affairs debunked a false claim that an Indian ship fell victim to a crypto scam and was attacked by Iran in Strait of Hormuz. "Please stay alert against such false and baseless claims and posts on social media," it said. The false claim said the ship was asked to "pay money" to be allowed safe passage.
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06:17 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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The Ministry of External Affairs debunked a false claim that an Indian ship fell victim to a crypto scam and was attacked by Iran in Strait of Hormuz. "Please stay alert against such false and baseless claims and posts on social media," it said. The false claim said the ship was asked to "pay money" to be allowed safe passage.
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06:17 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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Massive fire at shoe factory in Narela, over 15 tenders deployed
A massive 'Category 6' fire broke out at a three-storey shoe/slipper manufacturing unit in outer Delhi's Narela Industrial Area on Wednesday morning, India Today reported. More than 15 tenders were rushed to the spot to douse the blaze. Visuals from the scene showed thick plumes of smoke billowing from the building as it was evacuated and the area cordoned off.
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06:43 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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A massive 'Category 6' fire broke out at a three-storey shoe/slipper manufacturing unit in outer Delhi's Narela Industrial Area on Wednesday morning, India Today reported. More than 15 tenders were rushed to the spot to douse the blaze. Visuals from the scene showed thick plumes of smoke billowing from the building as it was evacuated and the area cordoned off.
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China names 2 Pakistani astronauts for its space mission training
Two Pakistani candidates, Muhammad Zeeshan Ali and Khurram Daud, have been selected as first foreign astronauts to train for China's space station missions, the China Manned Space Agency announced. They will visit China as reserve astronauts for training, and one of them will participate in a space mission as a payload specialist, becoming first foreign astronaut onboard Tiangong space station.
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06:54 pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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Two Pakistani candidates, Muhammad Zeeshan Ali and Khurram Daud, have been selected as first foreign astronauts to train for China's space station missions, the China Manned Space Agency announced. They will visit China as reserve astronauts for training, and one of them will participate in a space mission as a payload specialist, becoming first foreign astronaut onboard Tiangong space station.
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