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The mystery of 11 scientists, either dead or missing, all of whom worked on space and nuclear technology, has triggered debate over whether they are linked. NASA has commented on the matter. Meanwhile, similar reports are now coming from China.

Varun Dhawan turns 39 on April 24. The Student of the Year star has come a long way, gaining recognition for his breakout role and going on to appear in films like Border 2, Badlapur, and more.

As the weekend approaches, this Friday OTT releases are offering something for everyone, from thrillers like Apex to gripping dramas like Marty Supreme and the major comeback of Anil Kapoor 24.

Tensions continue to flare in the Middle East despite a fragile ceasefire. Will the US and Iran engage in diplomacy? Follow Iran war live updates here.

The victory propelled CSK from eighth to fifth in the points table, taking them to six points from seven matches. Mumbai Indians remain eighth with four points from seven games.

Another cheating controversy linked to Polymarket betting has emerged in Paris, where a trader tampered with the weather monitoring device to spike the temperature. He had bet that it would go above 17.7 degrees Celsius on April 15, and it did.

Kim Tae-ri turns 36 on April 24. The actress has garnered immense popularity and love from fans by taking on a wide range of roles across films and television shows. She has earned critical acclaim and a devoted global fan base by portraying numerous compelling characters.

On Thursday, popular singer Arijit Singh cast his vote along with wife Koel Roy at his hometown in Jiaganj, in Murshidabad district in the first phase of West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026.

Over 250 members of the Bnei Menashe community from India have arrived in Tel Aviv, marking a significant step in their long-standing relocation journey to Israel. The group, which claims ancestral links to the ancient tribes of Israel, is being resettled under Israel’s immigration and integration programs.

The latest data shows US consumer spending growth slowing sharply to just 0.8%, signaling mounting pressure on the world’s largest economy. Analysts warn that weakening consumption a key driver of US GDP could point toward a broader economic slowdown, with concerns rising over inflation stickiness, high interest rates, and declining household demand.

Here’s a look at the updated IPL 2026 points table after Ruturaj Gaikwad-led Chennai Super Kings defeated Mumbai Indians by 103 runs at the Wankhede Stadium.

Explosions were reported in Tehran as Iran activated its air defence systems, triggering fresh concerns of escalation in the ongoing US-Iran conflict. Iranian state media said air defence units engaged “hostile targets” after loud blasts were heard in multiple parts of the capital, including western districts.

A major data security scare has hit the UK after health data from nearly 500,000 participants in the UK Biobank was found listed for sale on Alibaba in China. The UK government confirmed the breach, saying the data included sensitive details such as age, gender, lifestyle habits, and biological information. While officials insist the dataset was anonymised and contained no direct identifiers, the incident has raised serious concerns over data misuse and global research security. Authorities say the leak was not caused by a cyberattack, but by researchers who misused legitimate access—sparking outrage and calls for stricter oversight.

Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei praised Iran’s unity, dismissing US President Donald Trump’s claims of internal infighting among the Iranian leadership.

Unexplained deaths of defence scientists in the US and China raise fears of covert operations. FBI investigates as global tensions grow

The Trump administration has moved to reclassify state-licensed marijuana, marking a significant shift in U.S. federal drug policy. The decision could ease restrictions on research, reshape regulatory frameworks, and impact the legal cannabis industry across multiple states.

Who is the man at the centre of the “sugar daddy” controversy involving a top Trump aide? The identity of DHS official Julia Varvaro's ex-boyfriend was revealed as a contractor who made millions from US government contracts. What really happened between them? Scroll down to find out.

Meta plans to cut 10% of workforce, impacting 8,000 jobs, as it boosts AI spending to $135B. Zuckerberg says AI will transform work in 2026

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.