April 17, 2026 10:21 pm (IST)
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Need to restore security and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz: Modi-Macron discuss amid West Asia crisis
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed the urgent need to restore safety and ensure freedom of navigation in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz during a recent telephone conversation.
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‘She has earned it’: Kangana Ranaut backs Deepika Padukone’s 8-hour shift demand
Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood actor and MP Kangana Ranaut has backed Deepika Padukone’s demand for an eight-hour work shift, saying the superstar has “earned” the right to make such a choice. Full Article
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Brett Lee mourns Asha Bhosle, recalls collaboration: 'Her kindness and humility stayed with ...
Mumbai/IBNS: Former Australian cricketer Brett Lee has recounted his experience of working with legendary singer Asha Bhosle as he mourned her demise. Full Article
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- Last-gasp magic! Jason Cummings stuns Punjab FC with sensational free-kick for Mohun Bagan Super Giant
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Kolkata: IAC holds ‘Autism in Practice’ session, stresses early intervention
Kolkata/IBNS: The India Autism Centre (IAC) marked World Autism Awareness Month by hosting a knowledge session aimed at promoting acceptance of autistic behaviours and supporting families in navigating ... Full Article
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Chef Vikas Khanna makes it to TIME 100, marks big moment for Indian cuisine
Celebrity chef Vikas Khanna says being called a “curry boy” — once used as a slur — has now become a badge of honour after his inclusion in the TIME 100. Full Article
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- Canada suspends fuel tax until September to ease cost pressures
Foreign
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- UK doctor, suspended for asking Muslim patient to remove veil, ...
- Turkey school shooting: 13-year-old gunman kills 9, injures 13 ...
- Saudi Arabia is 'pressing' US to ease Iran blockade amid fears ...
- The end of 'Orbánism': Hungary votes out Viktor Orbán after 1 ...
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- Polio team threatened in Pakistan, case registered
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Adani Group shares rise as Gautam Adani becomes Asia’s richest, overtakes Mukesh Ambani
Mumbai/IBNS: The list of Asia’s richest individuals has witnessed a reshuffle, with Gautam Adani overtaking Mukesh Ambani to claim the top spot, media reports said. Full Article
- Apollo Micro Systems shares surge 13% after defence deal from Indian government
- Lenskart dress code row: Hijab allowed, bindi restriction triggers backlash; CEO responds
- Markets erase early gains; Sensex falls over 200 pts, Nifty slips below 24,150
- Rupee rises 9 paise, upside limited by dollar demand
Indian-born female Cheetah at Kuno National Park gives birth to four cubs
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, on Saturday hailed a historic milestone in India’s cheetah conservation journey, as an Indian-born female cheetah of Gamini - KGP12, second cub of Gamini’s first litter, aged 25 months - gave birth to four cubs in the wild at Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh. Full Article
Sleep like a baby at 35,000 feet! Air New Zealand unveils bunk beds for economy passengers on 17-hour flights
Travelling with Air New Zealand is set to become significantly more comfortable, with the airline introducing its innovative Skycouch — a feature that allows footrests to fold up and convert three Economy seats into a flat surface, giving passengers space to stretch out and relax. Full Article
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