West Bengal records 89.9% voter turnout, Tamil Nadu sees 82.24% till 5 pm
A voter turnout of 89.93% was recorded in West Bengal Phase 1 polls till 5 pm. Tamil Nadu also saw strong participation with 82.24% turnout. However, violence was reported in Bengal, where a crude bomb was hurled in Murshidabad. Meanwhile, TVK's Vijay urged EC to extend polling hours till 8 pm, claiming voters are facing travel disruption in Tamil Nadu.
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A voter turnout of 89.93% was recorded in West Bengal Phase 1 polls till 5 pm. Tamil Nadu also saw strong participation with 82.24% turnout. However, violence was reported in Bengal, where a crude bomb was hurled in Murshidabad. Meanwhile, TVK's Vijay urged EC to extend polling hours till 8 pm, claiming voters are facing travel disruption in Tamil Nadu.
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India's billionaire count expected to jump 51% by 2031: Knight Frank
The number of billionaires in India is projected to rise 51% from 207 in 2026 to 313 by 2031, according to Knight Frank's The Wealth Report 2026. The number of ultra-high-net-worth individuals, those with over $30 million in net worth, is also expected to grow 27% to 25,217. India currently has 19,877 UHNWIs, accounting for 2.8% of global UHNWIs.
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06:44 pm Thursday, 23 April 2026
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The number of billionaires in India is projected to rise 51% from 207 in 2026 to 313 by 2031, according to Knight Frank's The Wealth Report 2026. The number of ultra-high-net-worth individuals, those with over $30 million in net worth, is also expected to grow 27% to 25,217. India currently has 19,877 UHNWIs, accounting for 2.8% of global UHNWIs.
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MEA issues statement as Nepal imposes customs duty on Indian goods
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India is aware Nepal is enforcing a pre-existing rule to collect customs duty on goods worth over 100 NPR brought by travelers from India. He added that the move aims to curb informal trade/smuggling. "We've also seen a statement by Nepali official that civilians carrying household goods for personal use won't be obstructed," he added.
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MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India is aware Nepal is enforcing a pre-existing rule to collect customs duty on goods worth over 100 NPR brought by travelers from India. He added that the move aims to curb informal trade/smuggling. "We've also seen a statement by Nepali official that civilians carrying household goods for personal use won't be obstructed," he added.
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Actor Dinesh Hingoo reveals he's still working at 86, says 'Need money to go to doctor'
Veteran actor Dinesh Hingoo revealed he's still working at the age of 86 to meet his financial requirements. Recalling a hand injury, Hingoo said he needs money to go to doctor, adding, "Sometimes they ask for ₹5,000, sometimes ₹3,000." "Character artists don't get money in industry," he added. Hingoo is known for 'Phir Hera Pheri' and 'Hum Saath Saath Hain'.
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06:40 pm Thursday, 23 April 2026
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Veteran actor Dinesh Hingoo revealed he's still working at the age of 86 to meet his financial requirements. Recalling a hand injury, Hingoo said he needs money to go to doctor, adding, "Sometimes they ask for ₹5,000, sometimes ₹3,000." "Character artists don't get money in industry," he added. Hingoo is known for 'Phir Hera Pheri' and 'Hum Saath Saath Hain'.
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Why is wagh nakh scene in 'Raja Shivaji' receiving backlash?
Riteish Deshmukh's upcoming directorial 'Raja Shivaji' has been getting criticism for historical inaccuracy in a scene featuring the 'wagh nakh' (tiger claw). Historically, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj strategically killed Afzal Khan, a Bijapuri general, using a concealed wagh nakh during a meeting. However, the film's trailer shows Shivaji Maharaj openly showing his weapon, which led to outrage.
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06:31 pm Thursday, 23 April 2026
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Riteish Deshmukh's upcoming directorial 'Raja Shivaji' has been getting criticism for historical inaccuracy in a scene featuring the 'wagh nakh' (tiger claw). Historically, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj strategically killed Afzal Khan, a Bijapuri general, using a concealed wagh nakh during a meeting. However, the film's trailer shows Shivaji Maharaj openly showing his weapon, which led to outrage.
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US Army officer's wife facing deportation in Trump's immigration crackdown
Deisy Fidelina Rivera Ortega, the wife of a US Army Sergeant, faces deportation to Mexico following her arrest during a routine immigration interview amid President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown. Officials said she is a criminal illegal alien from El Savador. Despite her husband's three deployments to Afghanistan, authorities said she will be deported for entering US illegally in 2016.
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06:31 pm Thursday, 23 April 2026
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Deisy Fidelina Rivera Ortega, the wife of a US Army Sergeant, faces deportation to Mexico following her arrest during a routine immigration interview amid President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown. Officials said she is a criminal illegal alien from El Savador. Despite her husband's three deployments to Afghanistan, authorities said she will be deported for entering US illegally in 2016.
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How did a stolen phone & hotel Wi-Fi help police catch man who killed IRS officer's daughter?
Twenty-two-year-old Rahul Meena, who allegedly raped and murdered an IRS officer's daughter in Delhi, was using a phone he stole from Alwar, where he allegedly raped another woman. Police established his digital trail through this. Meena also accessed Wi-Fi in a hotel in Dwarka and constantly spoke to his relative via Instagram, which helped police nab him.
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06:58 pm Thursday, 23 April 2026
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Twenty-two-year-old Rahul Meena, who allegedly raped and murdered an IRS officer's daughter in Delhi, was using a phone he stole from Alwar, where he allegedly raped another woman. Police established his digital trail through this. Meena also accessed Wi-Fi in a hotel in Dwarka and constantly spoke to his relative via Instagram, which helped police nab him.
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Shoot & kill any boat putting mines in Strait of Hormuz: Trump to US Navy
US President Donald Trump has ordered US Navy to "shoot and kill" any boat putting sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz amid US blockade. "No hesitation...Our mine 'sweepers' are clearing the Strait right now. I'm hereby ordering that activity to continue, but at a tripled up level," wrote Trump. He claimed 159 Iranian naval ships have been sunk.
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06:49 pm Thursday, 23 April 2026
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US President Donald Trump has ordered US Navy to "shoot and kill" any boat putting sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz amid US blockade. "No hesitation...Our mine 'sweepers' are clearing the Strait right now. I'm hereby ordering that activity to continue, but at a tripled up level," wrote Trump. He claimed 159 Iranian naval ships have been sunk.
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PM should take this up with him: Congress after Trump shares letter calling India 'hellhole'
After US President Donald Trump reshared a letter wherein India and China were referred to as "hellhole on planet", Congress said, "PM Narendra Modi should take up this matter with the US President and register a strong objection." "This statement is extremely insulting and anti-India. It hurts every Indian," the party added. The letter was arguing against birthright citizenship.
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07:11 pm Thursday, 23 April 2026
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After US President Donald Trump reshared a letter wherein India and China were referred to as "hellhole on planet", Congress said, "PM Narendra Modi should take up this matter with the US President and register a strong objection." "This statement is extremely insulting and anti-India. It hurts every Indian," the party added. The letter was arguing against birthright citizenship.
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What is plate cloning scam in which people are getting challans without traffic violation?
Hyderabad Police have uncovered cases in which fraudsters are cloning vehicle registration numbers and violating traffic rules, which is resulting in innocent owners receiving traffic challans for violations they never committed. The scam came to light after a Nellore resident received challans for violations in Jubilee Hills, a location nearly 500 km away from his residence.
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07:29 pm Thursday, 23 April 2026
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Hyderabad Police have uncovered cases in which fraudsters are cloning vehicle registration numbers and violating traffic rules, which is resulting in innocent owners receiving traffic challans for violations they never committed. The scam came to light after a Nellore resident received challans for violations in Jubilee Hills, a location nearly 500 km away from his residence.
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Iran doesn't know who their leader is: Trump
US President Donald Trump said, "Iran is having a very hard time figuring out who their leader is! They just don't know!" He said the infighting is between hardliners, who he claimed are losing badly on the battlefield, and moderates "who are not very moderate at all". He said the US has total control over the Strait of Hormuz.
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07:27 pm Thursday, 23 April 2026
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US President Donald Trump said, "Iran is having a very hard time figuring out who their leader is! They just don't know!" He said the infighting is between hardliners, who he claimed are losing badly on the battlefield, and moderates "who are not very moderate at all". He said the US has total control over the Strait of Hormuz.
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Youtuber Arun receives ₹75-lakh dowry during wedding; criticised
YouTuber Arun Panwar, who married Dr Tithi in late 2025, received massive backlash after a video of him accepting ₹71 lakh as dowry from Tithi's family at their wedding went viral. In response, Panwar said, "Can you imagine a YouTuber asking a doctor for dowry?" His wife added, "We didn't expect that this amount would be perceived as so big."
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07:26 pm Thursday, 23 April 2026
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YouTuber Arun Panwar, who married Dr Tithi in late 2025, received massive backlash after a video of him accepting ₹71 lakh as dowry from Tithi's family at their wedding went viral. In response, Panwar said, "Can you imagine a YouTuber asking a doctor for dowry?" His wife added, "We didn't expect that this amount would be perceived as so big."
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AI-generated pic of cheque made with ChatGPT Image 2.0 sparks fraud concerns
An image of a bank cheque generated with ChatGPT 2.0 has sparked fraud concerns. The post, shared by an X user, showed what appeared to be a cheque for ₹69,000 from UCO Bank in his own name. However, some people said there's no need to panic, pointing out that real cheque paper and hidden security marks cannot be easily copied.
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07:25 pm Thursday, 23 April 2026
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An image of a bank cheque generated with ChatGPT 2.0 has sparked fraud concerns. The post, shared by an X user, showed what appeared to be a cheque for ₹69,000 from UCO Bank in his own name. However, some people said there's no need to panic, pointing out that real cheque paper and hidden security marks cannot be easily copied.
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I'm warning Mamata Didi's goons not to step out on April 29: Shah
Ahead of second phase of Assembly polls in West Bengal, Home Minister Amit Shah issued a warning targeting alleged [CM Mamata Banerjee] "Didi goons" in Arambagh. "I'm warning Didi's goons not to step out of their homes on the [April] 29," he said. "If the people...are troubled...after the [May] 5...we'll hang them upside down and straighten them out," he added.
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07:40 pm Thursday, 23 April 2026
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Ahead of second phase of Assembly polls in West Bengal, Home Minister Amit Shah issued a warning targeting alleged [CM Mamata Banerjee] "Didi goons" in Arambagh. "I'm warning Didi's goons not to step out of their homes on the [April] 29," he said. "If the people...are troubled...after the [May] 5...we'll hang them upside down and straighten them out," he added.
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10 Indian ships safely crossed Hormuz, 14 still in Persian Gulf: Govt
Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Thursday that 10 Indian ships have safely exited the Strait of Hormuz in recent weeks. He added that 14 Indian vessels remain in the Persian Gulf amid heightened tensions following the US-Iran ceasefire. "We remain in close contact with Iranian authorities to ensure their safe passage," he said.
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07:38 pm Thursday, 23 April 2026
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Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Thursday that 10 Indian ships have safely exited the Strait of Hormuz in recent weeks. He added that 14 Indian vessels remain in the Persian Gulf amid heightened tensions following the US-Iran ceasefire. "We remain in close contact with Iranian authorities to ensure their safe passage," he said.
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OpenAI leak reveals GPT-5.5, other new AI models: Reports
A glitch in OpenAI's Codex platform briefly exposed multiple unreleased AI models, including GPT-5.5, Moneycontrol said, citing social media reports. An internal model selection menu listed models such as GPT-5.5, oai-2.1, Arcanine and glacier-alpha. While OpenAI hasn't confirmed the leak, some developers said they managed to test the models and reported improved efficiency.
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07:38 pm Thursday, 23 April 2026
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A glitch in OpenAI's Codex platform briefly exposed multiple unreleased AI models, including GPT-5.5, Moneycontrol said, citing social media reports. An internal model selection menu listed models such as GPT-5.5, oai-2.1, Arcanine and glacier-alpha. While OpenAI hasn't confirmed the leak, some developers said they managed to test the models and reported improved efficiency.
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Trisha extends support to Vijay, posts pic with song from their 1st film after casting vote
Actress Trisha Krishnan has extended support to actor and TVK Founder Vijay after casting vote in Tamil Nadu elections on Thursday. Taking to Instagram, she shared a picture and used 'Arjunar Villu' from their first film 'Ghilli', which released in 2004. Amid Vijay's divorce proceedings, reports have claimed that he has been in a long-term relationship with Trisha.
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07:57 pm Thursday, 23 April 2026
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Actress Trisha Krishnan has extended support to actor and TVK Founder Vijay after casting vote in Tamil Nadu elections on Thursday. Taking to Instagram, she shared a picture and used 'Arjunar Villu' from their first film 'Ghilli', which released in 2004. Amid Vijay's divorce proceedings, reports have claimed that he has been in a long-term relationship with Trisha.
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Trump called India a great country: US Embassy after row over his 'hellhole' remark
Christopher Elms, spokesperson for the US Embassy in New Delhi, claimed that US President Donald Trump has said, "India is a great nation with a very good friend of mine at the top." The comment came after a massive controversy erupted after Trump shared a critique, calling India a "hellhole". The critique was against birthright citizenship policy of the US.
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07:48 pm Thursday, 23 April 2026
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Christopher Elms, spokesperson for the US Embassy in New Delhi, claimed that US President Donald Trump has said, "India is a great nation with a very good friend of mine at the top." The comment came after a massive controversy erupted after Trump shared a critique, calling India a "hellhole". The critique was against birthright citizenship policy of the US.
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Ex-Army Chief Gen Naravane reveals meaning of PM Modi's 'jo uchit samjho' message
Former Army Chief General MM Naravane has revealed the meaning of PM Narendra Modi's "Jo uchit samjho woh karo" message during the 2020 India-China clash. "It shows great confidence the government had in the Army. It was the correct way of having done things," he said. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi earlier said PM Modi avoided responsibility and abandoned the Army.
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07:47 pm Thursday, 23 April 2026
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Former Army Chief General MM Naravane has revealed the meaning of PM Narendra Modi's "Jo uchit samjho woh karo" message during the 2020 India-China clash. "It shows great confidence the government had in the Army. It was the correct way of having done things," he said. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi earlier said PM Modi avoided responsibility and abandoned the Army.
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Data of 5,00,000 people in UK listed for sale on China's Alibaba
The medical data of 5,00,000 volunteers to the UK Biobank health database "had been advertised for sale by several sellers on Alibaba's e-commerce platforms in China," UK Minister Ian Murray said. The data was "legitimately downloaded" by three research institutions in China, whose access has been revoked. Although the data were anonymous, Murray warned that re-identification could be possible.
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08:10 pm Thursday, 23 April 2026
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The medical data of 5,00,000 volunteers to the UK Biobank health database "had been advertised for sale by several sellers on Alibaba's e-commerce platforms in China," UK Minister Ian Murray said. The data was "legitimately downloaded" by three research institutions in China, whose access has been revoked. Although the data were anonymous, Murray warned that re-identification could be possible.
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