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If you are a fan of spicy food, you could be unknowingly adding years to your life. Several studies over the years have shown that people who eat chilli peppers are at a lower risk of several diseases, especially those linked to the heart.

In a stunning breakthrough for robotics and artificial intelligence, a humanoid robot has completed a half-marathon race, outperforming human participants and setting a new benchmark in endurance robotics. The robot not only finished the race successfully but also recorded a time that challenges competitive human runners, sparking global debate about the future of sports, AI, and human–machine competition.

After Donald Trump suggested that a seized Iran-bound ship may have items that were not “very nice”, China has firmly denied the claim, calling it baseless and defending its trade ties with Iran.

With both batting and bowling units performing well, Punjab look well-positioned to reach the playoffs.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla are set for a four-day visit to the United States starting April 27, where they will meet Donald Trump at the White House. The visit comes at a sensitive time, with Trump both praising the King and criticising UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The trip is being closely watched as a potential moment to reset and strengthen UK-US ties.

From CSK to MI here is a look at five teams to play most matches in IPL Playoffs. The list also features the likes of RCB, KKR and SRH as the race for the IPL 2026 Playoff intensifies.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is expected to arrive in Islamabad on April 24, an official source in Pakistan said, without providing details about who he was likely to meet. The Pakistan capital has been gearing up for an anticipated second round of talks between the United States and Iran, but it was not clear whether Mr Araghchi and the delegation accompanying him would meet any US officials to discuss the Middle East war.

The Rajya Sabha MPs formally entered the Bharatiya Janata Party in the presence of party chief Nitin Nabin at the headquarters in Delhi. Nabin welcomed them with bouquets and distributed sweets.

Ali Khamenei was assassinated on Feb. 28 in Tehran in a series of Israeli airstrikes targeting high-ranking Iranian officials. The Iranian government confirmed his death on March 1. Ali Khamenei’s daughter, granddaughter, son-in-law, and daughter-in-law were also killed in the strikes.

Pete Hegseth, speaking from the Pentagon, signalled increasing pressure on Iran as the US strengthens its naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. With another aircraft carrier set to join operations, Washington says time is running out for Tehran to agree to a deal. The briefing highlights rising military readiness alongside diplomatic urgency amid escalating tensions in West Asia.

An AI chatbot lets you have video calls with Jesus Christ. Well, it is an avatar, but it has triggered debate about where to draw the line when it comes to technology and dealing with people's faith. The service required users to dole out a fee, inviting criticism.

Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz continue to rise as Iran claims it has received its first revenue from transit tolls imposed on vessels passing through the strategic waterway. The move comes amid heightened uncertainty linked to the ongoing US-Iran conflict and concerns over maritime security in one of the world’s most critical oil shipping routes.

Pete Hegseth, speaking from the Pentagon, signalled increasing pressure on Iran as the US strengthens its naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. With another aircraft carrier set to join operations, Washington says time is running out for Tehran to agree to a deal. The briefing highlights rising military readiness alongside diplomatic urgency amid escalating tensions in West Asia.

The move, anticipated after Chadha’s removal as deputy leader earlier this month, still came as a shock when he confirmed the merger. This reduces AAP’s strength in the Rajya Sabha from 10 to just three—Sanjay Singh, Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal and ND Gupta.

India plans divestment from Chabahar Port as US sanctions waiver expires, raising concerns over strategic access to Central Asia.

As things stand, Barcelona are top of La Liga with 82 points from 32 matches, a season during which they have won 27 matches. On the other hand, Barcelona’s arch-rivals Real Madrid are second with 73 points from 32 matches.

A growing number of South Indian actors are choosing to stay away from Bollywood, redefining success with pan-India films. Mahesh Babu is often cited as a key example, focusing on regional cinema while gaining nationwide appeal. With big-budget projects and wider reach, South industries are no longer dependent on Mumbai, signalling a major shift in how Indian cinema is evolving.

South Africa's president suspended the ​country's police chief on Thursday over allegations that he broke public finance ‌rules in the irregular awarding of a 228-million-rand ($13.8-million) tender. Fannie Masemola, the National Commissioner of the South African Police Service, has denied the charges, which prosecutors laid after revelations at a ​national corruption inquiry.

Daily life was disrupted across Telangana as Road Transport Corporation (RTC) employees launched a protest, bringing public transport to a near standstill. With buses off the roads, thousands of commuters were left stranded. Workers have raised 32 demands, including better working conditions and fixed 8-hour shifts. The strike highlights long-standing issues within the transport system and its impact on everyday life.