Italy rejects idea to replace Iran at FIFA WC, calls it 'shameful'
Italy has rejected the idea of its national team replacing Iran at the FIFA World Cup 2026. This comes after Paolo Zampolli, a US special envoy, said he floated the idea to US President Donald Trump and FIFA. "I'd feel offended," Luciano Buonfiglio, President of the Italian Olympic Committee, reacted, while Italy's Finance Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti called the idea "shameful".
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Italy has rejected the idea of its national team replacing Iran at the FIFA World Cup 2026. This comes after Paolo Zampolli, a US special envoy, said he floated the idea to US President Donald Trump and FIFA. "I'd feel offended," Luciano Buonfiglio, President of the Italian Olympic Committee, reacted, while Italy's Finance Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti called the idea "shameful".
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India and New Zealand to sign Free Trade Agreement next week
India and New Zealand will sign a free trade agreement on April 27, PM Christopher Luxon said. The deal aims to double bilateral trade to $5 billion in the next five years, PTI said. It also aims to provide tariff-free access for Indian goods to New Zealand’s market, potentially bringing $20 billion in investment over 15 years, PTI reported.
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India and New Zealand will sign a free trade agreement on April 27, PM Christopher Luxon said. The deal aims to double bilateral trade to $5 billion in the next five years, PTI said. It also aims to provide tariff-free access for Indian goods to New Zealand’s market, potentially bringing $20 billion in investment over 15 years, PTI reported.
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Starbucks laying off employees in its technology team: Report
The world’s largest multinational coffeehouse chain, Starbucks, is cutting staff in its technology team, the Seattle Times reported. The exact number of layoffs has not yet been disclosed. Last year, Starbucks closed several hundred stores in the US and Canada and also laid off nearly 1,000 retail and non-retail workers in Seattle and Kent, along with 1,100 corporate employees.
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The world’s largest multinational coffeehouse chain, Starbucks, is cutting staff in its technology team, the Seattle Times reported. The exact number of layoffs has not yet been disclosed. Last year, Starbucks closed several hundred stores in the US and Canada and also laid off nearly 1,000 retail and non-retail workers in Seattle and Kent, along with 1,100 corporate employees.
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We seek time to reply within 1 week: Congress on EC's 24-hr notice to Kharge
Reacting to Election Commission giving 24 hours to Mallikarjun Kharge to reply to his "PM Modi a terrorist" remark, Congress said it's surprised at the short amount of time given to Kharge. Congress stated Kharge is in the middle of multiple campaigns and sought time to file a detailed response within one week. EC had said that Kharge violated MCC.
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08:52 am Friday, 24 April 2026
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Reacting to Election Commission giving 24 hours to Mallikarjun Kharge to reply to his "PM Modi a terrorist" remark, Congress said it's surprised at the short amount of time given to Kharge. Congress stated Kharge is in the middle of multiple campaigns and sought time to file a detailed response within one week. EC had said that Kharge violated MCC.
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Iran war's effects spill onto Panama Canal as ships pay over $1 million to pass quickly
The Iran war's effects have spilt onto Panama Canal, one of the world's largest chokepoints, as ships have begun paying over $1 million (₹9.42 crore) to pass through it. The ships are paying the amount in auctions to get the earliest possible slots to cross the canal. The Panama Canal Authority added that average auction prices have risen 175%.
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The Iran war's effects have spilt onto Panama Canal, one of the world's largest chokepoints, as ships have begun paying over $1 million (₹9.42 crore) to pass through it. The ships are paying the amount in auctions to get the earliest possible slots to cross the canal. The Panama Canal Authority added that average auction prices have risen 175%.
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Ruturaj Gaikwad dedicates CSK's 103-run win against MI to Mukesh Choudhary
CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad dedicated their 103-run win against MI on Thursday to pacer Mukesh Choudhary, who lost his mother on Tuesday. "Coming in from that sad situation...it takes a lot of effort mentally. He came back for the team, he knew we needed him. All glory to him," Gaikwad said. Mukesh dismissed MI's Quinton De Kock in the match.
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CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad dedicated their 103-run win against MI on Thursday to pacer Mukesh Choudhary, who lost his mother on Tuesday. "Coming in from that sad situation...it takes a lot of effort mentally. He came back for the team, he knew we needed him. All glory to him," Gaikwad said. Mukesh dismissed MI's Quinton De Kock in the match.
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Israel says ceasefire with Lebanon 'not 100%', defies Trump's announcement
After US President Donald Trump said the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire will be extended by three weeks, Israel's ambassador to UN Danny Danon said the ceasefire extension was "not 100%". While noting that the conditions have improved, he said Israeli forces have to retaliate against Hezbollah for rocket fire. He also questioned Lebanese government's capability in enforcing a ceasefire.
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After US President Donald Trump said the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire will be extended by three weeks, Israel's ambassador to UN Danny Danon said the ceasefire extension was "not 100%". While noting that the conditions have improved, he said Israeli forces have to retaliate against Hezbollah for rocket fire. He also questioned Lebanese government's capability in enforcing a ceasefire.
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We're not Indian version of US white supremacist group Ku Klux Klan: RSS
RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale said the organisation isn't an Indian version of Ku Klux Klan, the American white supremacist group. "The narrative that has been built for decades...is that RSS is a Hindu supremacist organisation or that it is anti-Christian, anti-minority," he stated. He added that Hindu philosophy views whole world as one family and do not endorse supremacy.
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RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale said the organisation isn't an Indian version of Ku Klux Klan, the American white supremacist group. "The narrative that has been built for decades...is that RSS is a Hindu supremacist organisation or that it is anti-Christian, anti-minority," he stated. He added that Hindu philosophy views whole world as one family and do not endorse supremacy.
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What is the head-to-head record of RCB and GT in IPL history?
RCB and GT have faced each other six times in the history of IPL, with both sides winning three games each. Virat Kohli has scored the most amount of runs (351) in the matches played between the two teams while Mohammed Siraj has picked most number of wickets (8). The two teams will face each other on Friday.
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RCB and GT have faced each other six times in the history of IPL, with both sides winning three games each. Virat Kohli has scored the most amount of runs (351) in the matches played between the two teams while Mohammed Siraj has picked most number of wickets (8). The two teams will face each other on Friday.
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Hindus never invaded any country, never enslaved any people: RSS in US
At Hudson Institute in the US, RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale said, "Hindus have never invaded any country. Hindus have never enslaved any people. Hindus have nothing to apologise for." "We see oneness in everybody, be it a living or a non-living thing. When that's the basic philosophy of Hindus, the supremacist nature of Hindus cannot be there," he added.
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09:48 am Friday, 24 April 2026
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At Hudson Institute in the US, RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale said, "Hindus have never invaded any country. Hindus have never enslaved any people. Hindus have nothing to apologise for." "We see oneness in everybody, be it a living or a non-living thing. When that's the basic philosophy of Hindus, the supremacist nature of Hindus cannot be there," he added.
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'US' future is with India, Pak not even close,' says US' ex-Dy State Secy; Ram Madhav replies
While speaking at Hudson Institute, US' former Deputy Secretary of State Kurt M Campbell said that the US' future is with India and Pakistan doesn't even get close. "All of America's strategic interests lie with India not Pakistan...I'm sorry if it offends anyone," he added. RSS member Ram Madhav laughed and said, "I'm glad you said that."
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While speaking at Hudson Institute, US' former Deputy Secretary of State Kurt M Campbell said that the US' future is with India and Pakistan doesn't even get close. "All of America's strategic interests lie with India not Pakistan...I'm sorry if it offends anyone," he added. RSS member Ram Madhav laughed and said, "I'm glad you said that."
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It's very top secret: Trump on China's 'gift' to Iran caught by US
Days after he claimed that the US intercepted a vessel that was carrying a "gift from China to Iran", President Donald Trump on Thursday refused to specify what he was referring to, saying it is "very top secret". He also described the naval blockade of Iran’s ports as "amazing" and added that the US has "complete control".
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Days after he claimed that the US intercepted a vessel that was carrying a "gift from China to Iran", President Donald Trump on Thursday refused to specify what he was referring to, saying it is "very top secret". He also described the naval blockade of Iran’s ports as "amazing" and added that the US has "complete control".
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Construction of cricket stadium for LA Olympics 2028 begins
Construction of the cricket stadium to be used at the Los Angeles Olympics 2028 has begun, the ICC said. The temporary venue at the Fairgrounds in Pomona, Southern California, will host competitions featuring six teams each in the men's and women's events in the 20-over format. The venue will also host three Major League Cricket matches in July this year.
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Construction of the cricket stadium to be used at the Los Angeles Olympics 2028 has begun, the ICC said. The temporary venue at the Fairgrounds in Pomona, Southern California, will host competitions featuring six teams each in the men's and women's events in the 20-over format. The venue will also host three Major League Cricket matches in July this year.
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Tilak Varma involved in verbal fight with Jamie Overton
MI batter Tilak Varma got into a verbal altercation with CSK all-rounder Jamie Overton during their IPL 2026 match at Wankhede Stadium on Friday. The incident occurred in 10th over of MI's innings after Tilak had earlier stopped Overton mid-run-up due to a fielder being out of position. The argument broke out after Tilak and Suryakumar Yadav completed a single.
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MI batter Tilak Varma got into a verbal altercation with CSK all-rounder Jamie Overton during their IPL 2026 match at Wankhede Stadium on Friday. The incident occurred in 10th over of MI's innings after Tilak had earlier stopped Overton mid-run-up due to a fielder being out of position. The argument broke out after Tilak and Suryakumar Yadav completed a single.
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Prestige Estates announces ₹2,500 cr sales in Golden Grove, Hyderabad
Prestige Estates announced early sales of ₹2,500 crore for Prestige Golden Grove in Hyderabad. It said the Tellapur project saw over 4,000 footfalls and more than 1,700 units sold within two weeks of launch. Spread across ~28 acres, the high-rise community offers 80% open spaces, nature-inspired design, curated amenities and pedestrian-friendly layout, delivering elevated, modern urban living.
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10:59 am Friday, 24 April 2026
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Prestige Estates announced early sales of ₹2,500 crore for Prestige Golden Grove in Hyderabad. It said the Tellapur project saw over 4,000 footfalls and more than 1,700 units sold within two weeks of launch. Spread across ~28 acres, the high-rise community offers 80% open spaces, nature-inspired design, curated amenities and pedestrian-friendly layout, delivering elevated, modern urban living.
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K'taka student writes SSLC exams on stretcher, achieves 1st class
Kusuma, a resident of Karnataka's Kolar, secured a first-class result on Thursday after writing her SSLC exams while lying on a stretcher. She had suffered a serious health issue during the examination period and was brought to the exam centre daily by ambulance, before being taken into the exam hall on a stretcher. Kusuma scored 374 marks out of 625.
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Kusuma, a resident of Karnataka's Kolar, secured a first-class result on Thursday after writing her SSLC exams while lying on a stretcher. She had suffered a serious health issue during the examination period and was brought to the exam centre daily by ambulance, before being taken into the exam hall on a stretcher. Kusuma scored 374 marks out of 625.
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'Mamata polarised Bengal, opened doors for BJP to win,' says Rahul Gandhi; BJP shares video
BJP shared Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's video, wherein he said, "If Mamata ji hadn't polarised West Bengal, doors for BJP to win wouldn't have opened...BJP knows only Congress can stop it." Minister Kiren Rijiju reacted, "Bewildering...Rahul...is saying only Congress can defeat BJP in West Bengal and on the other hand he's saying, due to TMC's polarising politics, BJP will win."
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BJP shared Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's video, wherein he said, "If Mamata ji hadn't polarised West Bengal, doors for BJP to win wouldn't have opened...BJP knows only Congress can stop it." Minister Kiren Rijiju reacted, "Bewildering...Rahul...is saying only Congress can defeat BJP in West Bengal and on the other hand he's saying, due to TMC's polarising politics, BJP will win."
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MI owner Akash Ambani walks out mid-match as MI collapse against CSK, video goes viral
A video has gone viral on social media showing MI owner Akash Ambani walking out of Wankhede Stadium mid-match as MI collapsed against CSK. In the video, he can also be seemingly seen asking the MI fans to leave. Notably, MI went on to lose the match by 103 runs, suffering their biggest defeat (by runs) in IPL history.
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A video has gone viral on social media showing MI owner Akash Ambani walking out of Wankhede Stadium mid-match as MI collapsed against CSK. In the video, he can also be seemingly seen asking the MI fans to leave. Notably, MI went on to lose the match by 103 runs, suffering their biggest defeat (by runs) in IPL history.
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That's really incredible, DK: Trump as he praises Indian tennis player Dhakshineswar Suresh
US President Donald Trump praised Madurai-born tennis player Dhakshineswar Suresh at National Champions Day event at White House. Suresh, who plays for Wake Forest University, delivered clinching point in the team's 4-2 victory over TCU in 2025 NCAA Men's Tennis Championship final. "I said, 'Who's the best player in...team?' and they all pointed to him...That's really incredible...DK," Trump said.
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US President Donald Trump praised Madurai-born tennis player Dhakshineswar Suresh at National Champions Day event at White House. Suresh, who plays for Wake Forest University, delivered clinching point in the team's 4-2 victory over TCU in 2025 NCAA Men's Tennis Championship final. "I said, 'Who's the best player in...team?' and they all pointed to him...That's really incredible...DK," Trump said.
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Pawan Khera's anticipatory bail plea rejected in passport case
The Gauhati High Court on Friday rejected Congress leader Pawan Khera's anticipatory bail plea in connection with an FIR filed by Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sharma. The court had reserved the final order after hearing both sides on April 21. Notably, Khera had claimed that Riniki possesses multiple passports and undisclosed assets abroad.
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The Gauhati High Court on Friday rejected Congress leader Pawan Khera's anticipatory bail plea in connection with an FIR filed by Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sharma. The court had reserved the final order after hearing both sides on April 21. Notably, Khera had claimed that Riniki possesses multiple passports and undisclosed assets abroad.
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