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Flights resume after 11-hour shutdown

Back in the 60s and 70s, singers often made the stars (Kishore Kumars singing helped elevate Rajesh Khanna to his superstar status).

With nearly 10,000 pieces of cultural heritage objects missing in Ukraines renowned museums, the country continues to raise awareness on it

Leo celebrated Mass at Yaounde Airport before an estimated 200,000 people, including President Paul Biya, 93, the worlds oldest leader.

Move came after the US said that it would not end its blockade of Iran-linked shipping

An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and related material were seized during the operation, police said

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Centre said the tanker and crew were reported safe.

Officials said the animals will be introduced to their post quarantine, subject to veterinary clearance and established safety protocols

The medical teams included specialists such as paediatricians, physicians and gynaecologists, ensuring a wide range of healthcare services for villagers, officials said

According to the data, multiple cities across states in Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh have recorded some of the highest temperatures in the country

In his address, the Prime Minister said that the progress of women in the country has slowed down despite efforts by the government. He noted that citizens across India are witnessing this slowdown

US Israel attack Iran: Tensions in the Middle East remain high as violence, political disagreements and stalled peace talks continue

A container vessel was hit by a projectile near the Strait of Hormuz, causing damage to onboard containers. It is the second such incident in a week, raising fresh concerns about maritime security in the region

Nida Khan of TCS in Nashik, accused in a case involving alleged sexual harassment and religious conversion-related allegations, has applied for anticipatory bail citing her pregnancy

Pawar said the fight for womens reservation will continue, while the Opposition denied support for the bill. The legislation failed to secure the required two-thirds majority despite majority votes in favour

The Supreme Court has increased a womans monthly maintenance to Rs 25,000, ruling that a husbands loan repayments cannot reduce his legal duty to support his wife

According to police, the accused were influenced by extremist ideology and were part of encrypted social media groups where radical content was shared

According to the weather department, Nagpur and Wardha are likely to experience some of the highest temperatures, touching around 44 degrees Celsius to 45 degrees Celsius

A court in Nashik has remanded self-styled godman Ashok Kharat to judicial custody till April 30 in a fourth sexual assault case. He is being investigated by an SIT for multiple allegations of sexual assault and financial fraud

The reptile, weighing around 150 kg and measuring 2.25 metres, was found hiding in bushes and was safely captured by the Hastinapur forest team. Officials later released it into the Ganga river

We have the majority, but we didn`t get the two-thirds majority required for the Constitution Amendment, so this bill couldn`t be passed, he said, while asserting that all other government business during the session was completed successfully

Opposition leaders, including K. C. Venugopal, criticised the Centre for linking womens reservation with delimitation in the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, insisting they support the quota but oppose the linkage

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation at 8:30 pm after the Womens Reservation Bill failed to pass in the Lok Sabha. Earlier, he criticised the Opposition for not supporting the bill, calling their stance a mistake and accusing them of holding a negative mindset towards women, while warning of political consequences

Protesters blocked roads, forcing closures of shops and institutions, while police were deployed to maintain order. Opposition leaders demanded a judicial probe and compensation for the victims family

The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has debunked viral claims that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) introduced new rules to exchange discontinued currency, confirming no such announcement and urging reliance on official sources

Flight operations at Pune airport resumed after an overnight disruption caused by a technical snag in an Indian Air Force aircraft. The runway was cleared following safety checks, with over 70 flights cancelled and several diverted before normal services gradually resumed

Myanmar has released over 4,500 prisoners, including former President Win Myint, as part of a New Year amnesty announced by the military-led government. It remains unclear whether political prisoners, including Aung San Suu Kyi, will also be freed

The Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT) is advancing through its final design phase as researchers seek funding for construction. Once completed, the 25.4-meter telescope will be one of the worlds largest and is expected to become operational in the 2030s

Researchers in Japan have developed a method to produce hydrogen gas using iron ions, sodium hydroxide, and methanol under UV light. The process achieved high hydrogen output, comparable to expensive catalysts, offering a potential low-cost clean energy alternative

Thousands of people in Manipur held a torch rally in Imphal West despite prohibitory orders, protesting a bomb blast in Bishnupur district that killed two children. Protesters demanded the arrest of those responsible, with the rally leading to clashes with security forces

Germany has launched a research initiative to assess lithium deposits trapped in deep underground saline brines in the North German Basin. The study aims to explore whether the resource can be extracted to support Europes growing electric vehicle industry

Researchers have found experimental evidence of dark points or optical vortices within light waves that appear to move faster than light under specific conditions. The findings support a decades-old theoretical prediction first proposed in the 1970s

A 202425 caste survey by the Telangana government has found around 89,000 children engaged in daily wage labour. The report highlights that 14 pc of them belong to SC communities and 11pc to ST communities, raising concerns over child welfare and education.

US President Donald Trump has reiterated that the US will take Irans enriched uranium as part of ongoing negotiations, even as Tehran firmly denied any such agreement. The conflicting claims highlight deepening tensions between the two sides despite continued diplomatic engagement

Iran has firmly rejected US President Donald Trumps claim that it agreed to transfer enriched uranium, calling it false and unacceptable. Amid ongoing negotiations, Tehran stressed that such a move is non-negotiable, even as tensions rise over maritime security and nuclear talks

Iran has warned of reciprocal action if the US continues its maritime blockade, while outlining strict conditions for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The move comes amid ongoing tensions, with the strategic oil route remaining crucial for global energy supply chains

The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) has completed its five-year mission, producing the most detailed 3D map of the universe to date. Operating from the Kitt Peak National Observatory, it mapped over 47 million galaxies and quasars, offering new insights into the evolution of the cosmos

An Election Commission flying squad detained four men and seized a firearm after a car chase near the Silver Cascade entry point in Kodaikanal. The incident occurred during routine checks when officials spotted a gun inside the vehicle

Five people were injured in Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh after a Mahindra Thar allegedly driven by BJP MLA Pritam Lodhis son, Dinesh Lodhi, hit a motorcycle. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese welcomed the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and stressed the need for stability, warning that prolonged conflict could impact global energy markets. He joined a summit hosted by Emmanuel Macron and Keir Starmer to discuss securing the vital trade route

The Supreme Court of India has directed Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh to install CCTV cameras to curb illegal sand mining in the National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary, warning of strict action if violations continue

Astronauts from Artemis II said a Moon landing is absolutely doable soon after successfully completing a nine-day mission around the Moon. The crew, including Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen, highlighted growing confidence in future lunar missions

Nine members of a family were killed after their car collided with a private bus and caught fire in Surpur taluk. A 10-year-old boy was the only survivor, with preliminary reports suggesting a tyre burst led to the fatal crash

Reservation can open the door for women in our temples of democracy. But it must be ensured that such leaders are truly empowered and not reduced to representatives for male relatives

This report has particular resonance as the admission season will be upon us soon, and several parents will be looking out for their children to get admission into select institutions.

The post from Central Command came shortly before Trump thanked Iran for opening the Strait of Hormuz, which he said was completely open and ready for business

The proposed legislation, which sought to reserve 33 per cent seats for women in Parliament and state assemblies, received 298 votes in favour and 230 against, falling short of the numbers needed for passage

According to the latest weather data, Wardha emerged as the hottest location in the state at 44.4 degrees Celsius, closely followed by Akola (44.1 degrees Celsius) and Nagpur (44.0 degrees Celsius)

The four-day conference, held from 14 to 17 April, focused on key areas including operational preparedness, infrastructure, logistics, and human resources, along with an assessment of the current global security environment

Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticised the Opposition for attempting to block the Womens Reservation Bill by fuelling a North-South divide. He asserted that delimitation would not reduce southern states representation and challenged the Opposition to support the bill without delay