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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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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06:20 pm Monday, 27 April 2026
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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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06:19 pm Monday, 27 April 2026
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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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06:17 pm Monday, 27 April 2026
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Video shows girls being forced to cover nose studs with tape for exam in K'taka
A video showed girls being reportedly forced to cover their nose studs with adhesive tape to comply with metal restrictions before the CET exam in Karnataka's Chikkamagaluru. Officials stated that the step was in line with government guidelines that prohibit any metal objects inside the examination centre. Girls were reportedly asked to either remove their nose studs or apply tape.
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06:44 pm Monday, 27 April 2026
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A video showed girls being reportedly forced to cover their nose studs with adhesive tape to comply with metal restrictions before the CET exam in Karnataka's Chikkamagaluru. Officials stated that the step was in line with government guidelines that prohibit any metal objects inside the examination centre. Girls were reportedly asked to either remove their nose studs or apply tape.
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Fan asks Preity Zinta to bring back PBKS' red and silver jersey, she says 'BCCI banned silver'
During a question-answer session on X (formerly Twitter), a fan asked PBKS (formerly known as KXIP) owner Preity Zinta to bring back the team's red and silver jersey. "Silver got banned by...BCCI because teams complained they could not see the white ball against the silver! I miss the silver too!" she responded. PBKS' current jersey features red and blue colours.
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06:39 pm Monday, 27 April 2026
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During a question-answer session on X (formerly Twitter), a fan asked PBKS (formerly known as KXIP) owner Preity Zinta to bring back the team's red and silver jersey. "Silver got banned by...BCCI because teams complained they could not see the white ball against the silver! I miss the silver too!" she responded. PBKS' current jersey features red and blue colours.
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Boy falls off moving train in West Bengal, passengers say pulled chain but train didn't stop
A boy fell off a moving train in West Bengal after the train crossed Raninagar Jalpaiguri station, with passengers alleging that despite pulling the chain, the train didn't stop. "We called 182 and RailMadad too, but got no help," a man said. A video that has gone viral on social media shows a woman crying after the incident.
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06:36 pm Monday, 27 April 2026
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A boy fell off a moving train in West Bengal after the train crossed Raninagar Jalpaiguri station, with passengers alleging that despite pulling the chain, the train didn't stop. "We called 182 and RailMadad too, but got no help," a man said. A video that has gone viral on social media shows a woman crying after the incident.
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What will get cheaper as India-New Zealand sign 'once-in-a-generation' free trade deal?
The 'once-in-a-generation' India-New Zealand free trade deal is set to make imported products like apples, kiwis, dairy and wine cheaper for Indian consumers, News18 reported. Duty-free access will be given to products like wooden logs, coking coal and metal scrap, reducing costs for manufacturers. Infant formula and high-value dairy items may also get cheaper as tariffs are phased out.
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06:59 pm Monday, 27 April 2026
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The 'once-in-a-generation' India-New Zealand free trade deal is set to make imported products like apples, kiwis, dairy and wine cheaper for Indian consumers, News18 reported. Duty-free access will be given to products like wooden logs, coking coal and metal scrap, reducing costs for manufacturers. Infant formula and high-value dairy items may also get cheaper as tariffs are phased out.
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06:59 pm Monday, 27 April 2026
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Truecaller's India market share drops from 70% to mid-50s
India's share of Truecaller's total downloads has declined from over 70% at its peak to the mid-50s, with downloads from India falling 16% YoY in 2025. Truecaller's shares have fallen about 78% since its 2021 IPO. It has introduced features such as AI Assistant to drive monetisation. The app has nearly 70% of its global users in India.
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07:14 pm Monday, 27 April 2026
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India's share of Truecaller's total downloads has declined from over 70% at its peak to the mid-50s, with downloads from India falling 16% YoY in 2025. Truecaller's shares have fallen about 78% since its 2021 IPO. It has introduced features such as AI Assistant to drive monetisation. The app has nearly 70% of its global users in India.
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PM pens open letter in Bangla ahead of 2nd phase of Assembly polls
PM Narendra Modi wrote an open letter to the people of West Bengal ahead of last phase of Assembly polls in the state. "Be it the youth power or the women's power here, our farmer brothers and sisters, workers or businessmen—everyone is resolute in building a 'Vikasito Bangla' (developed Bengal), he wrote. "Will celebrate BJP-CM swearing ceremony together," he added.
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07:06 pm Monday, 27 April 2026
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PM Narendra Modi wrote an open letter to the people of West Bengal ahead of last phase of Assembly polls in the state. "Be it the youth power or the women's power here, our farmer brothers and sisters, workers or businessmen—everyone is resolute in building a 'Vikasito Bangla' (developed Bengal), he wrote. "Will celebrate BJP-CM swearing ceremony together," he added.
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Fan calls Preity Zinta 'Punjab Kings' trophy', she replies 'No woman wants to be a trophy'
During a Q&A session on X, a fan said that Punjab Kings (PBKS) haven't won an IPL trophy so far because the team's owner Preity Zinta is their real "trophy". Reacting to this, the actress wrote, "Honestly speaking no woman wants to be a trophy...Trophies are kept in glass cupboards and a women's place is in your life and...heart."
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07:01 pm Monday, 27 April 2026
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During a Q&A session on X, a fan said that Punjab Kings (PBKS) haven't won an IPL trophy so far because the team's owner Preity Zinta is their real "trophy". Reacting to this, the actress wrote, "Honestly speaking no woman wants to be a trophy...Trophies are kept in glass cupboards and a women's place is in your life and...heart."
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2,200-year-old circular temple to god of mud unearthed in Egypt
Archaeologists unearthed 2,200-year-old circular temple dedicated to Pelusius, the god of mud, at Tell el-Farma in Egypt's northern Sinai. The 35-metre-wide basin, connected to the Nile, was likely used by priests to simulate the river's annual floods. The temple was likely built in 2nd century BC and remained in active use until 6th century AD.
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07:29 pm Monday, 27 April 2026
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Archaeologists unearthed 2,200-year-old circular temple dedicated to Pelusius, the god of mud, at Tell el-Farma in Egypt's northern Sinai. The 35-metre-wide basin, connected to the Nile, was likely used by priests to simulate the river's annual floods. The temple was likely built in 2nd century BC and remained in active use until 6th century AD.
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Singapore minister builds AI 'second brain' for diplomat, says 'I don't dare switch it off'
Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan shared the architecture of a personal AI assistant, which he considers a "second brain" for a diplomat. "It answers every question, researches topics, provides daily updates, drafts speeches and condenses information. It has become invaluable-I don’t dare switch it off!" he said. He added he used NanoClaw on a Raspberry Pi and LLM Wiki pattern.
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07:29 pm Monday, 27 April 2026
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Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan shared the architecture of a personal AI assistant, which he considers a "second brain" for a diplomat. "It answers every question, researches topics, provides daily updates, drafts speeches and condenses information. It has become invaluable-I don’t dare switch it off!" he said. He added he used NanoClaw on a Raspberry Pi and LLM Wiki pattern.
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07:29 pm Monday, 27 April 2026
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Police replies to video showing Kejriwal sitting in moving car without seatbelt
Delhi Traffic Police replied to an X video that showed former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal sitting in a moving car without a seatbelt. The police asked for the exact time and place, stating that an official had been assigned to look into the matter. "Is following traffic rules...responsibility of only common citizens?" the person who posted the video had asked.
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07:19 pm Monday, 27 April 2026
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Delhi Traffic Police replied to an X video that showed former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal sitting in a moving car without a seatbelt. The police asked for the exact time and place, stating that an official had been assigned to look into the matter. "Is following traffic rules...responsibility of only common citizens?" the person who posted the video had asked.
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Study reveals 'how hot is too hot' for Indians as heatwave continues
A Harvard study found that wet bulb temperature is lower than 35°C. Wet bulb temperature is recognised as theoretical limit of human survival. Minimally active young adults can survive up to 31°C TwB in hot/humid conditions and only 26°C Twb in very hot/dry conditions. On heat-related deaths in India, it said heat worsens kidney function, sleep, diabetes, and respiratory issues.
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07:43 pm Monday, 27 April 2026
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A Harvard study found that wet bulb temperature is lower than 35°C. Wet bulb temperature is recognised as theoretical limit of human survival. Minimally active young adults can survive up to 31°C TwB in hot/humid conditions and only 26°C Twb in very hot/dry conditions. On heat-related deaths in India, it said heat worsens kidney function, sleep, diabetes, and respiratory issues.
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