Entire responsibility was entrusted to NGSL: Vedanta chief after power plant blast
Nearly two weeks after a blast at a Vedanta power plant in Chhattisgarh killed 25 people, Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal said the entire responsibility for the operations and maintenance of the facility was entrusted to NGSL. "The contractors, the teams, the technical expertise, all were theirs," he added. NGSL is a joint venture between power giant NTPC and GE.
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Nearly two weeks after a blast at a Vedanta power plant in Chhattisgarh killed 25 people, Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal said the entire responsibility for the operations and maintenance of the facility was entrusted to NGSL. "The contractors, the teams, the technical expertise, all were theirs," he added. NGSL is a joint venture between power giant NTPC and GE.
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Ship with Indians onboard attacked by Iran
The government has said that a Togo-flagged chemical tanker, which had Indian crew members on board, was attacked by Iran on April 25. "The vessel was sailing along with other ships when it was intercepted by the Iranian Coast Guard, which fired warning shots," Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways said. "All Indian crew members are safe," it added.
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04:35 pm Monday, 27 April 2026
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The government has said that a Togo-flagged chemical tanker, which had Indian crew members on board, was attacked by Iran on April 25. "The vessel was sailing along with other ships when it was intercepted by the Iranian Coast Guard, which fired warning shots," Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways said. "All Indian crew members are safe," it added.
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2 teachers on Census duty die of heatstroke in Odisha; ADM issues statement
Two school teachers engaged in Census work died in separate incidents in Odisha, allegedly due to sunstroke, officials said. The deaths were reported from Mayurbhanj and Sundargarh districts amid rising temperatures above 37°C. Authorities said an inquiry will be conducted, adding that the government had instructed survey work to be carried out in the morning due to heatwave conditions.
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04:59 pm Monday, 27 April 2026
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Two school teachers engaged in Census work died in separate incidents in Odisha, allegedly due to sunstroke, officials said. The deaths were reported from Mayurbhanj and Sundargarh districts amid rising temperatures above 37°C. Authorities said an inquiry will be conducted, adding that the government had instructed survey work to be carried out in the morning due to heatwave conditions.
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Israel destroys entire town in Lebanon in seconds; video surfaces
Israel Defence Forces (IDF) destroyed an entire town in Lebanon in seconds, saying that it was Hezbollah infrastructure. Earlier, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said that Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah was attempting to sabotage peace talks between his country and Lebanon. The ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has been extended by three weeks.
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04:58 pm Monday, 27 April 2026
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Israel Defence Forces (IDF) destroyed an entire town in Lebanon in seconds, saying that it was Hezbollah infrastructure. Earlier, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said that Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah was attempting to sabotage peace talks between his country and Lebanon. The ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has been extended by three weeks.
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2024 Class 10 UP Board topper Prachi, who was trolled, scores 91.2% in Class 12
Prachi Nigam, who topped UP Board Class 10 exam, has now scored 91.20% in Class 12. In 2024, when she had topped, she was trolled for her looks. Subsequently, she had said, "If I had a few fewer marks, I would not have topped and got famous...Maybe that would have been better." Prachi had also thanked those who supported her.
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04:46 pm Monday, 27 April 2026
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Prachi Nigam, who topped UP Board Class 10 exam, has now scored 91.20% in Class 12. In 2024, when she had topped, she was trolled for her looks. Subsequently, she had said, "If I had a few fewer marks, I would not have topped and got famous...Maybe that would have been better." Prachi had also thanked those who supported her.
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Sanjay wanted to silence Raghav but Raghav reduced his time in RS: BJP
After AAP's Rajya Sabha MPs, including Raghav Chadha, joined the BJP, BJP spokesperson Syed Shahnawaz Hussain said, "Now [AAP MP] Sanjay Singh is left alone." "Now, the speaking time that Sanjay...gets will be given more to Raghav...and less to him. He wanted to silence Raghav, but Raghav has reduced his speaking time [in Rajya Sabha]," Hussain added.
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05:13 pm Monday, 27 April 2026
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After AAP's Rajya Sabha MPs, including Raghav Chadha, joined the BJP, BJP spokesperson Syed Shahnawaz Hussain said, "Now [AAP MP] Sanjay Singh is left alone." "Now, the speaking time that Sanjay...gets will be given more to Raghav...and less to him. He wanted to silence Raghav, but Raghav has reduced his speaking time [in Rajya Sabha]," Hussain added.
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22 Buddhist monks detained in Sri Lanka for smuggling 110 kg drugs
A total of 22 Buddhist monks were detained at a Sri Lankan airport for smuggling 110 kg of drugs (cannabis) while returning after a four-day holiday in Thailand by hiding them inside their luggage. The smuggling was reportedly coordinated by three monks, while the remaining 19 members were told they would be transporting 'educational materials and sweets' for schoolchildren.
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05:11 pm Monday, 27 April 2026
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A total of 22 Buddhist monks were detained at a Sri Lankan airport for smuggling 110 kg of drugs (cannabis) while returning after a four-day holiday in Thailand by hiding them inside their luggage. The smuggling was reportedly coordinated by three monks, while the remaining 19 members were told they would be transporting 'educational materials and sweets' for schoolchildren.
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Global military expenditure reached ₹271.79 lakh crore in 2025, India among top 5 spenders
World’s military expenditure reached ₹271.79 lakh crore in 2025, with US, China, Russia, Germany and India as top five spenders. US expenditure stood at ₹89.81 lakh crore, China spent ₹31.63 lakh crores, Russia spent ₹17.89 lakh crore, Germany spent ₹17.89 lakh crore, while India's spending was ₹8.67 lakh crore. UK, Ukraine and Saudi Arabia ranked sixth, seventh and eighth respectively.
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05:03 pm Monday, 27 April 2026
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World’s military expenditure reached ₹271.79 lakh crore in 2025, with US, China, Russia, Germany and India as top five spenders. US expenditure stood at ₹89.81 lakh crore, China spent ₹31.63 lakh crores, Russia spent ₹17.89 lakh crore, Germany spent ₹17.89 lakh crore, while India's spending was ₹8.67 lakh crore. UK, Ukraine and Saudi Arabia ranked sixth, seventh and eighth respectively.
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I wanted to watch: Man who kept eating during White House event shooting
The video of a man eating his salad while everyone dropped to the floor during the shooting at White House event went viral online. The man was Michael Glantz, who said he stayed put to watch what was happening. “I’m a New Yorker. We live with sirens and activity happening all the time. I wasn’t scared," he added.
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05:22 pm Monday, 27 April 2026
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The video of a man eating his salad while everyone dropped to the floor during the shooting at White House event went viral online. The man was Michael Glantz, who said he stayed put to watch what was happening. “I’m a New Yorker. We live with sirens and activity happening all the time. I wasn’t scared," he added.
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India's first private orbital rocket Vikram-1 to launch soon
India's first privately built orbital rocket, 'Vikram-1', is expected to launch in the coming weeks, multiple reports stated. Developed by Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace, the advanced rocket has already been flagged off to the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota for launch preparations. Notably, the upper nose cone of the launch vehicle houses satellites.
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05:16 pm Monday, 27 April 2026
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India's first privately built orbital rocket, 'Vikram-1', is expected to launch in the coming weeks, multiple reports stated. Developed by Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace, the advanced rocket has already been flagged off to the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota for launch preparations. Notably, the upper nose cone of the launch vehicle houses satellites.
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India-New Zealand trade deal could absorb $7.3 billion-worth of India's Gulf exports: Report
India-New Zealand free trade deal could allow New Zealand to absorb 12% or nearly $7.3 billion worth of India's gulf exports if the disruption at the Strait of Hormuz continues, Moneycontrol reported. New Zealand could absorb $603.1 million-worth of exports in turbo-jets, $390.8 million in communication apparatus and $384 million in food preparations. Medical exports may also see a jump.
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05:16 pm Monday, 27 April 2026
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India-New Zealand free trade deal could allow New Zealand to absorb 12% or nearly $7.3 billion worth of India's gulf exports if the disruption at the Strait of Hormuz continues, Moneycontrol reported. New Zealand could absorb $603.1 million-worth of exports in turbo-jets, $390.8 million in communication apparatus and $384 million in food preparations. Medical exports may also see a jump.
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PM Modi issues statement after India & New Zealand sign 'once-in-a-generation' FTA
After India and New Zealand signed a 'once-in-a-generation' Free Trade Agreement, PM Narendra Modi said the agreement will help Indian farmers, artisans, youth, entrepreneurs, women, and MSMEs. "Our Make in India flagship initiative offers synergy to New Zealand's investment commitment of USD 20 billion in India and delivers a vibrant partnership that goes beyond trade," he said.
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05:42 pm Monday, 27 April 2026
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After India and New Zealand signed a 'once-in-a-generation' Free Trade Agreement, PM Narendra Modi said the agreement will help Indian farmers, artisans, youth, entrepreneurs, women, and MSMEs. "Our Make in India flagship initiative offers synergy to New Zealand's investment commitment of USD 20 billion in India and delivers a vibrant partnership that goes beyond trade," he said.
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Why is Aadhaar not accepted as proof of date of birth in India?
An Aadhaar card is valid proof of identity, but not a standalone proof of date of birth, as the Aadhaar Act, 2016, is "silent" on this aspect, UIDAI clarified. UIDAI's role is limited to issuing identity numbers and enabling authentication, not maintaining primary birth records, News18 stated. Therefore, Aadhaar can't replace documents like birth certificates and SLC for verifying DoB.
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05:38 pm Monday, 27 April 2026
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An Aadhaar card is valid proof of identity, but not a standalone proof of date of birth, as the Aadhaar Act, 2016, is "silent" on this aspect, UIDAI clarified. UIDAI's role is limited to issuing identity numbers and enabling authentication, not maintaining primary birth records, News18 stated. Therefore, Aadhaar can't replace documents like birth certificates and SLC for verifying DoB.
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AAP's Saurabh makes 'got married because of us' comment on Raghav's 'toxic workplace' charge
After Raghav Chadha made a 'toxic workplace' comment about AAP, AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj responded by mentioning Chadha's marriage to actress Parineeti Chopra. "You are even married because this party made you a Rajya Sabha member," Bharadwaj said. He added that even while switching jobs, employees give a three-month notice period. "They don't hatch a conspiracy against parent company," he said.
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05:52 pm Monday, 27 April 2026
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After Raghav Chadha made a 'toxic workplace' comment about AAP, AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj responded by mentioning Chadha's marriage to actress Parineeti Chopra. "You are even married because this party made you a Rajya Sabha member," Bharadwaj said. He added that even while switching jobs, employees give a three-month notice period. "They don't hatch a conspiracy against parent company," he said.
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Elon Musk close to turning X into an 'everything app': Report
X owner Elon Musk is close to launching a new banking and payments platform as part of his plan to transform X into an "everything app", stated reports. A limited roll out of 'X Money' finance feature is expected in the coming days, reported Bloomberg. Last year, X announced a partnership with Visa to support a digital wallet service.
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06:14 pm Monday, 27 April 2026
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X owner Elon Musk is close to launching a new banking and payments platform as part of his plan to transform X into an "everything app", stated reports. A limited roll out of 'X Money' finance feature is expected in the coming days, reported Bloomberg. Last year, X announced a partnership with Visa to support a digital wallet service.
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I'll return for oath-taking ceremony of BJP govt in Bengal: PM Modi
While addressing people on the last day of campaigning for state Assembly elections in West Bengal, PM Narendra Modi said, "After the May 4 results, I will return for the (BJP government’s) oath-taking ceremony." Calling his roadshows "a tirtha yatra", PM Modi said he didn't feel tired despite campaigning in hot weather. Second phase of elections is on April 29.
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06:08 pm Monday, 27 April 2026
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While addressing people on the last day of campaigning for state Assembly elections in West Bengal, PM Narendra Modi said, "After the May 4 results, I will return for the (BJP government’s) oath-taking ceremony." Calling his roadshows "a tirtha yatra", PM Modi said he didn't feel tired despite campaigning in hot weather. Second phase of elections is on April 29.
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Trump reveals why JD Vance was evacuated before him during shooting at White House event
US President Donald Trump revealed the reason why Vice President JD Vance was evacuated before him during the shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner. "I wasn't making it that easy for them. I wanted to see what was going on," said Trump, adding, "I probably made them act a little bit more slowly. I said, 'Wait a minute...Lemme see'."
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06:22 pm Monday, 27 April 2026
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US President Donald Trump revealed the reason why Vice President JD Vance was evacuated before him during the shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner. "I wasn't making it that easy for them. I wanted to see what was going on," said Trump, adding, "I probably made them act a little bit more slowly. I said, 'Wait a minute...Lemme see'."
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Not out was better call: Umpire Chaudhary on KKR's Raghuvanshi's obstructing the field dismissal
Umpire and broadcaster Anil Chaudhary, who has been an on-field umpire in record-breaking 131 IPL matches, said that KKR's Angkrish Raghuvanshi's obstructing the field dismissal against LSG should have been adjudged "not out". He suggested that Raghuvanshi's change in direction wasn't wilful, and added that he wasn't seeing the ball when he dived.
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06:20 pm Monday, 27 April 2026
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Umpire and broadcaster Anil Chaudhary, who has been an on-field umpire in record-breaking 131 IPL matches, said that KKR's Angkrish Raghuvanshi's obstructing the field dismissal against LSG should have been adjudged "not out". He suggested that Raghuvanshi's change in direction wasn't wilful, and added that he wasn't seeing the ball when he dived.
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Pakistan launches missiles at Afghanistan
At least three people have been killed and 45 others have been injured after Pakistan launched missiles at Afghanistan. Reports said that attacks were reported in Asadabad city, the center of Kunar province, which borders Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Afghan media said that the casualties included women and children.
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06:19 pm Monday, 27 April 2026
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At least three people have been killed and 45 others have been injured after Pakistan launched missiles at Afghanistan. Reports said that attacks were reported in Asadabad city, the center of Kunar province, which borders Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Afghan media said that the casualties included women and children.
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DNA of carrots, peanuts, wheat found on burial cloth believed to have wrapped Jesus Christ
International researchers have found DNA of food, including carrots, bread wheat, peanuts, tomatoes and maize, on Shroud of Turin, burial cloth believed to have wrapped Jesus Christ. They analysed samples collected in 1978 and concluded the cloth had been heavily contaminated over centuries. Presence of New World crops like tomatoes and maize points to contamination after 1492, the study said.
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06:17 pm Monday, 27 April 2026
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International researchers have found DNA of food, including carrots, bread wheat, peanuts, tomatoes and maize, on Shroud of Turin, burial cloth believed to have wrapped Jesus Christ. They analysed samples collected in 1978 and concluded the cloth had been heavily contaminated over centuries. Presence of New World crops like tomatoes and maize points to contamination after 1492, the study said.
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