Brent crude prices cross $106 amid US-Iran diplomatic impasse
The price of Brent crude crossed the $106-per-barrel mark on Friday. Meanwhile, West Texas Intermediate was trading close to $97 per barrel. This comes as stalled negotiations between the US and Iran continue to heighten global market tensions, pushing crude oil prices sharply higher. The breakdown in talks has also intensified concerns over the Strait of Hormuz.
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The price of Brent crude crossed the $106-per-barrel mark on Friday. Meanwhile, West Texas Intermediate was trading close to $97 per barrel. This comes as stalled negotiations between the US and Iran continue to heighten global market tensions, pushing crude oil prices sharply higher. The breakdown in talks has also intensified concerns over the Strait of Hormuz.
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Monkey attack reported on US warship heading to Strait of Hormuz
A monkey attack was reported on a US warship heading to Strait of Hormuz for removal of sea mines. According to officials, a US sailor on the ship was medically evacuated after getting scratched by a monkey during a stop in Phuket, Thailand. The injured service member was taken to Japan for further treatment, a report by Axios said.
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02:26 pm Friday, 24 April 2026
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A monkey attack was reported on a US warship heading to Strait of Hormuz for removal of sea mines. According to officials, a US sailor on the ship was medically evacuated after getting scratched by a monkey during a stop in Phuket, Thailand. The injured service member was taken to Japan for further treatment, a report by Axios said.
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TCS conversion racket victims' Aadhaar, PAN cards & clothes found at accused's home: Report
Aadhaar and PAN cards of TCS sexual abuse and religious conversion racket victims have been found at accused Danish Sheikh's home, News18 reported. Victims' clothes and other belongings were also seized from Danish's house, with investigators suspecting Danish may have opened a bank account in a victim's name. Earlier, victims claimed TCS' Nashik unit's password were saved in "obscene language".
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02:43 pm Friday, 24 April 2026
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Aadhaar and PAN cards of TCS sexual abuse and religious conversion racket victims have been found at accused Danish Sheikh's home, News18 reported. Victims' clothes and other belongings were also seized from Danish's house, with investigators suspecting Danish may have opened a bank account in a victim's name. Earlier, victims claimed TCS' Nashik unit's password were saved in "obscene language".
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WC final tickets listed for over ₹21 cr each on FIFA's resale site
FIFA's resale site has four tickets on sale for the World Cup 2026 final for nearly $2.3 million (over ₹21 crore) each. The seats for the July 19 match at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium are located behind a goal in the lower deck. Notably, FIFA doesn't control the asking prices on its Resale/Exchange Marketplace but charges a 15% purchase/resale fee.
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02:42 pm Friday, 24 April 2026
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FIFA's resale site has four tickets on sale for the World Cup 2026 final for nearly $2.3 million (over ₹21 crore) each. The seats for the July 19 match at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium are located behind a goal in the lower deck. Notably, FIFA doesn't control the asking prices on its Resale/Exchange Marketplace but charges a 15% purchase/resale fee.
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02:42 pm Friday, 24 April 2026
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Pic shows ₹2 lakh fee for class KG, sparks debate
A kindergarten fee of over ₹2 lakh has gone viral online, sparking debate over the rising cost of schooling in India. The school fee was ₹2,24,718. However, this doesn't include additional expenses such as transport, uniforms and cafeteria usage. "This is clearly going out of control," a person wrote. "It's twinkle twinkle with AI so expensive," another person joked.
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02:59 pm Friday, 24 April 2026
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A kindergarten fee of over ₹2 lakh has gone viral online, sparking debate over the rising cost of schooling in India. The school fee was ₹2,24,718. However, this doesn't include additional expenses such as transport, uniforms and cafeteria usage. "This is clearly going out of control," a person wrote. "It's twinkle twinkle with AI so expensive," another person joked.
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US used weapons worth nearly $1 billion daily during war against Iran
US blew through their weapons worth nearly $1 billion (₹9,400 crore) daily in its war against Iran before announcing the ceasefire. While the White House hasn't released an estimated cost of the conflict, independent groups have said the expense ranged between a staggering $28 billion and $35 billion. US fired Patriot, Tomahawk and other expensive missiles during the war.
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02:55 pm Friday, 24 April 2026
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US blew through their weapons worth nearly $1 billion (₹9,400 crore) daily in its war against Iran before announcing the ceasefire. While the White House hasn't released an estimated cost of the conflict, independent groups have said the expense ranged between a staggering $28 billion and $35 billion. US fired Patriot, Tomahawk and other expensive missiles during the war.
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Expired whey protein, banned capsules seized as steroid racket busted in Delhi
An illegal distribution hub dealing in banned performance-enhancing drugs and expired health supplements was busted in Delhi's Najafgarh. The raid was conducted at the premises of Gaurav Vats Nutrition, which was found operating without mandatory licences. Around 2,800 capsules and tablets, and 45 kg of expired whey protein were seized from the premises.
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03:13 pm Friday, 24 April 2026
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An illegal distribution hub dealing in banned performance-enhancing drugs and expired health supplements was busted in Delhi's Najafgarh. The raid was conducted at the premises of Gaurav Vats Nutrition, which was found operating without mandatory licences. Around 2,800 capsules and tablets, and 45 kg of expired whey protein were seized from the premises.
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03:13 pm Friday, 24 April 2026
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100-foot-high ice wall blocks Mount Everest route
A 100-foot-high ice wall is blocking the route up Mount Everest from Base Camp in Nepal.
Hundreds of climbers and their local guides have been forced to put their attempts to scale the peak on hold. Specialist Sherpa teams, commonly called 'icefall doctors', are waiting for the ice wall to melt before setting up ropes and ladders on the route.
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03:11 pm Friday, 24 April 2026
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A 100-foot-high ice wall is blocking the route up Mount Everest from Base Camp in Nepal.
Hundreds of climbers and their local guides have been forced to put their attempts to scale the peak on hold. Specialist Sherpa teams, commonly called 'icefall doctors', are waiting for the ice wall to melt before setting up ropes and ladders on the route.
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Apple worker gives birth inside Foxconn factory's toilet in Bengaluru, kills newborn
A 19-year-old woman, working at Foxconn's Apple factory in Bengaluru, gave birth inside the factory's toilet on Wednesday. The woman, identified as Renuka, then killed the newborn baby and dumped the body in a bag. Investigators said the unmarried woman allegedly killed the baby, fearing shame and social stigma. The incident came to light when another employee entered the restroom.
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03:24 pm Friday, 24 April 2026
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A 19-year-old woman, working at Foxconn's Apple factory in Bengaluru, gave birth inside the factory's toilet on Wednesday. The woman, identified as Renuka, then killed the newborn baby and dumped the body in a bag. Investigators said the unmarried woman allegedly killed the baby, fearing shame and social stigma. The incident came to light when another employee entered the restroom.
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Trump's $1-million 'Gold Card' for US residency granted to only 1 person so far
US President Donald Trump's 'Gold Card', under which applicants can pay $1 million for US residency, has been granted to only one person so far. When Trump debuted the plan in February 2025, his team claimed that 2 lakh people had lined up for the scheme. The identity of that one approved applicant remains unclear.
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03:40 pm Friday, 24 April 2026
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US President Donald Trump's 'Gold Card', under which applicants can pay $1 million for US residency, has been granted to only one person so far. When Trump debuted the plan in February 2025, his team claimed that 2 lakh people had lined up for the scheme. The identity of that one approved applicant remains unclear.
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Iran's war decisions being taken by IRGC board of generals: Report
Iran's war decisions are being taken by Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) board of generals and Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei communicates through handwritten notes, as per a report by The New York Times. The messages of Khamenei, who is reportedly seriously injured and may require a plastic surgery, are delivered via trusted couriers, as per the report.
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03:40 pm Friday, 24 April 2026
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Iran's war decisions are being taken by Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) board of generals and Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei communicates through handwritten notes, as per a report by The New York Times. The messages of Khamenei, who is reportedly seriously injured and may require a plastic surgery, are delivered via trusted couriers, as per the report.
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Raghav Chadha to join BJP, quits AAP
Days after demotion, Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha on Friday announced his decision to quit Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). "I feel ashamed while saying this that the party...is now completely in the hands of corrupt and compromised people," Chadha said. Chadha along with Ashok Mittal and Sandeep Pathak, and other leaders announced that they will be joining BJP.
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03:53 pm Friday, 24 April 2026
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Days after demotion, Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha on Friday announced his decision to quit Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). "I feel ashamed while saying this that the party...is now completely in the hands of corrupt and compromised people," Chadha said. Chadha along with Ashok Mittal and Sandeep Pathak, and other leaders announced that they will be joining BJP.
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Harbhajan Singh, 6 other Rajya Sabha MPs joining BJP after quitting AAP along with Raghav Chadha
While announcing his resignation from AAP, Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha said, "There are 10 AAP MPs in the Rajya Sabha, more than 2/3rd of them are with us to merge with BJP." The MPs who have quit AAP for BJP include former cricketer Harbhajan Singh, Swati Maliwal, Ashok Mittal, Sandeep Pathak, Rajinder Gupta and Vikram Sahney.
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04:13 pm Friday, 24 April 2026
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While announcing his resignation from AAP, Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha said, "There are 10 AAP MPs in the Rajya Sabha, more than 2/3rd of them are with us to merge with BJP." The MPs who have quit AAP for BJP include former cricketer Harbhajan Singh, Swati Maliwal, Ashok Mittal, Sandeep Pathak, Rajinder Gupta and Vikram Sahney.
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Sensex wipes off ₹4,47,044-crore investor wealth as it ends 999 points lower
Sensex ended 999 points lower on Friday, below 76,700, after weaker-than-expected growth guidance by IT firms dragged their shares lower. Nifty also ended the day in the red, as it closed over 275 points lower near 23,900. The sell-off in Sensex wiped off investor wealth worth ₹4,47,044 crore as the combined m-cap of BSE-listed firms fell to ₹461,65,759.53 crore.
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04:05 pm Friday, 24 April 2026
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Sensex ended 999 points lower on Friday, below 76,700, after weaker-than-expected growth guidance by IT firms dragged their shares lower. Nifty also ended the day in the red, as it closed over 275 points lower near 23,900. The sell-off in Sensex wiped off investor wealth worth ₹4,47,044 crore as the combined m-cap of BSE-listed firms fell to ₹461,65,759.53 crore.
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BJP got it done at 'knife-point' by using ED: AAP as Raghav Chadha, 6 others quit party
The Aam Aadmi Party has responded after Raghav Chadha and six other leaders quit the party on Friday. AAP leader Sanjay Singh said, "BJP carried out Operation Lotus under the guidance of PM Narendra Modi and Amit Shah." While mentioning the recent ED raid on Ashok Mittal, who also quit AAP, Singh said this was done at "knife-point".
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04:44 pm Friday, 24 April 2026
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The Aam Aadmi Party has responded after Raghav Chadha and six other leaders quit the party on Friday. AAP leader Sanjay Singh said, "BJP carried out Operation Lotus under the guidance of PM Narendra Modi and Amit Shah." While mentioning the recent ED raid on Ashok Mittal, who also quit AAP, Singh said this was done at "knife-point".
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Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu diagnosed with prostate cancer
Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu has revealed that he was diagnosed with prostate cancer "with no spread or metastases whatsoever" during a recent medical monitoring. "I underwent targeted treatment that removed the problem and left no trace of it. I went to a few short treatments, read a book, and continued working. The spot disappeared completely," he wrote in a post.
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05:26 pm Friday, 24 April 2026
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Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu has revealed that he was diagnosed with prostate cancer "with no spread or metastases whatsoever" during a recent medical monitoring. "I underwent targeted treatment that removed the problem and left no trace of it. I went to a few short treatments, read a book, and continued working. The spot disappeared completely," he wrote in a post.
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Raghav Chadha joins BJP
Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak and Ashok Mittal joined the BJP after quitting Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday. The three joined the party in presence of BJP National President Nitin Nabin at the party headquarters. In a press conference, Chadha had said that he and six other leaders were quitting AAP.
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05:53 pm Friday, 24 April 2026
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Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak and Ashok Mittal joined the BJP after quitting Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday. The three joined the party in presence of BJP National President Nitin Nabin at the party headquarters. In a press conference, Chadha had said that he and six other leaders were quitting AAP.
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Michael and Susan Dell to donate $750 mn to University of Texas
Michael Dell and Susan Dell announced a $750 million donation to the University of Texas at Austin for a new medical centre and research campus. The construction is set to begin later this year, with the facility expected to open by 2030. This comes months after the couple committed $6.25 billion to fund "Trump Accounts" for children in the US.
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11:18 pm Friday, 24 April 2026
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Michael Dell and Susan Dell announced a $750 million donation to the University of Texas at Austin for a new medical centre and research campus. The construction is set to begin later this year, with the facility expected to open by 2030. This comes months after the couple committed $6.25 billion to fund "Trump Accounts" for children in the US.
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11:18 pm Friday, 24 April 2026
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Nvidia reclaims $5 trillion valuation as US markets hit new all-time-highs
Chipmaker giant Nvidia reclaimed its $5 trillion market capitalisation as shares of the world's most valuable company surged 5% on Friday. Meanwhile, the tech-heavy NASDAQ and S&P 500 jumped to new all-time highs. The rally comes amid a surge in semiconductor stocks, with some analysts calling it the 'Intel effect'. Intel's shares also surged 25% on Friday.
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12:03 am Saturday, 25 April 2026
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Chipmaker giant Nvidia reclaimed its $5 trillion market capitalisation as shares of the world's most valuable company surged 5% on Friday. Meanwhile, the tech-heavy NASDAQ and S&P 500 jumped to new all-time highs. The rally comes amid a surge in semiconductor stocks, with some analysts calling it the 'Intel effect'. Intel's shares also surged 25% on Friday.
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Powerful solar flare causes radio blackout on dayside of Earth
An X-class solar flare, the most powerful category of solar eruptions, fired off from the Sun's surface and sent a wave of electromagnetic radiation hurtling toward Earth. The bursts of radiation triggered strong radio blackouts on the sunlit side of Earth. The X-class flare was preceded by M-class solar flares on April 23, said Space.com.
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An X-class solar flare, the most powerful category of solar eruptions, fired off from the Sun's surface and sent a wave of electromagnetic radiation hurtling toward Earth. The bursts of radiation triggered strong radio blackouts on the sunlit side of Earth. The X-class flare was preceded by M-class solar flares on April 23, said Space.com.
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