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Authorities in New Mexico are investigating disturbing allegations linked to Jeffrey Epstein’s secluded Zorro Ranch compound, where several women have claimed they were flown in and abused by Epstein and his associates. Investigators are now trying to determine how many local victims may have been involved.

US Central Command said on Wednesday that the Ford is conducting routine flight operations in the Red Sea. Its presence coincides with a fragile ceasefire with Iran, even as the United States maintains a naval blockade targeting Iranian ports and maritime trade.

Global oil prices jump above $120 amid US-Iran tensions and Hormuz disruption fears. Here’s what it means for India, markets, and the rupee.

Parag was caught vaping in the dressing room as visuals were circulated widely after being caught by cameras. The incident took place on Tuesday (April 28) as RR beat Punjab Kings in New Chandigarh, handing Shreyas Iyer and Co their first league defeat of IPL 2026.

An AI-powered exoskeleton stole the spotlight at China’s Canton Fair after helping a patient with muscular dystrophy walk with support. The wearable robotic suit is designed to boost mobility and assist people with movement-related conditions. The demonstration highlighted China’s growing focus on advanced assistive technologies and AI-driven healthcare innovations. Experts say such devices could transform rehabilitation and improve quality of life for many patients worldwide.

A new report has raised concerns over the sharp rise in heart disease cases across India, especially among younger people. Experts say cardiac conditions have nearly tripled over the past seven years, with metabolic disorders such as diabetes, obesity, and high blood pressure also increasing rapidly. Doctors warn that lifestyle changes, stress, poor diet, and lack of physical activity are contributing to the growing health crisis.

Singhvi, while making his arguments called it an unprecedented case and indirectly made references to the Assam Chief Minister as the boss of the boss of the boss of the prosecutor.

The arrival of USS George HW Bush meant three US carriers were deployed in the Middle East, alongside USS Abraham Lincoln, for the first time since 2003, during a fragile ceasefire in the Iran war.

King Charles and Queen Camilla visited the 9/11 memorial in New York where they left a handwritten note expressing solidarity and met with the victims’ families and first responders. The couple also met Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

Tensions are rising along the Israel-Lebanon border as Donald Trump reportedly urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to avoid a full-scale escalation and focus only on limited, “surgical” strikes. The fragile truce with Lebanon is under severe strain amid intensified attacks and fresh Israeli military operations targeting alleged Hezbollah positions. The IDF has released footage of recent strikes, raising fears of a wider regional escalation.

Kevin Pietersen urges Cricket South Africa to bring Heinrich Klaasen out of retirement for the 2027 World Cup following his explosive form in IPL 2026. Can the SRH star end the Proteas' white-ball drought?

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed that Iran is in a “state of collapse” and has sought American assistance to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said Iran had informed Washington of its internal crisis and was requesting the reopening of the strategic waterway “as soon as possible”.

Authorities are intensifying their crackdown on international drug networks as Salim Dola is likely to be brought to Mumbai for further investigation. The Narcotics Control Bureau is set to probe his alleged links to a global drug syndicate, in what could become a major breakthrough in dismantling cross-border narcotics operations. The case is expected to reveal deeper connections within international trafficking networks.

K-pop idol and actor Cha Eun Woo was recently spotted performing at a military event, and several clips have gone viral. This comes after he had faced tax evasion allegations.

Samay Raina and Ranveer Allahabadia reunite for the first time on screen together after the huge India's Got Latent controversy rocked the nation last year. The two will appear together in Kapil Sharma's show The Great Indian Kapil Show.

Riteish Deshmukh feels the U/A certification of his film Raja Shivaji widens the film's audience base. Riteish turns director for the film, which is based on Maratha King Shivaji's life. The film has Riteish playing the lead role.

The April 28 cable, approved by Marco Rubio, outlines the proposed Maritime Freedom Construct (MFC), described as a joint effort between the State Department and the Pentagon.

Global tech firms Amazon and Meta are preparing to raise concerns about India’s digital payments market, where PhonePe and Google Pay continue to dominate. Executives from several platforms are expected to meet the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).

The US has spent about $25B in its conflict with Iran, but reports suggest the real cost, factoring in damaged bases, weapons, and repairs, could reach $40–50B. Missile use, infrastructure losses, and rising regional tensions are deepening economic and energy crises.