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A driver and a cleaner trapped inside one of the trucks were burnt alive as the flames spread rapidly. Locals tried to help but could not approach due to the intensity of the fire. Firefighters later brought the blaze under control and recovered the charred bodies from the wreckage.

TIME magazine has included Google CEO Sundar Pichai, Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor, and celebrity chef Vikas Khanna in its list of the '100 Most Influential People of 2026'. The list highlights global figures from politics, technology, entertainment, and culture who are shaping global narratives.

The Infosys issue began after posts on X accused the company of inappropriate behaviour toward female employees, though those posts were later deleted. The Maharashtra government has acknowledged the matter, while Infosys said it has activated internal processes and its independent committee to review any concerns.

Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with Christian Stocker at Hyderabad House, focusing on strengthening cooperation in trade, investment, green technology, and emerging sectors. Stocker, on his first official visit to India, also paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat.

Indian equity markets rallied strongly as easing geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran improved global risk sentiment. Benchmark indices surged, with the Sensex jumping 1,264 points to close at 78,111.24 and the Nifty rising 1.63% (388.65 points) to settle at 24,231.30.

The ongoing confrontation in West Asia has evolved beyond a simple conflict between Israel and Iran into a complex, multi-layered geopolitical struggle involving military, economic, and strategic dimensions. Beneath the visible war lie three interconnected battles: control over energy routes like the Strait of Hormuz

J&K Sports Minister Satish Sharma has admitted that the drug mafia in the Union Territory survives due to the patronage of certain politicians and police personnel. Calling it a hard reality, he stressed accountability, warned of cross-border links with Pakistan's ISI.

Taniya Chatterjee told paparazzi that Yuzvendra Chahal had allegedly messaged her on Instagram, calling her cute. The 'Gandii Baat' actress also revealed that she was asked to delete the video exposing his DMs.

Gold prices remained steady on Wednesday as easing geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran supported investor sentiment. MCX gold May futures were slightly higher, while technical levels indicate key resistance at Rs 1,55,000 and support near Rs 1,54,000Rs 1,52,000.

The makers of Varun Dhawan, Mrunal Thakur, and Pooja Hegde starrer Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai unveiled the teaser on April 14. It received mixed reactions, with many criticising the AI-generated babies while others praised it. An influencer accused Varun of faking reviews for the film's first look. The actor responded quickly.

Google has introduced NEET UG practice tests on its AI platform Gemini, offering medical aspirants a more structured and exam-like preparation experience. The feature allows users to take full-length mock tests, receive instant feedback, and get AI-generated explanations and personalised study plans.

On Tuesday, Alia Bhatt took to Instagram to share a series of pictures from her vacation with actor Ranbir Kapoor and their daughter Raha Kapoor.

Bihar's Deputy Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Samrat Choudhary is set to take oath as the next Chief Minister of the state on Wednesday, a day after Nitish Kumar resigned from the top post to pursue a new innings as a Rajya Sabha MP. Once sworn in, Choudhary will have the distinction of being the first BJP CM of Bihar.

The TCS Nashik controversy has sparked a major debate around workplace safety, harassment, and accountability. At the centre of the row is HR Head Nida Khan, with allegations ranging from sexual harassment to coercion and workplace intimidation.