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India may just have an answer to the rising food crisis. Thirty-one new high-performing rice varieties have been developed. Modified to survive harsh conditions, including drought, floods, and rising salinity, these climate-resistant varieties will cover the full breadth of India’s rice-growing landscape.

Vijay, chief of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, has made a strong and emotional appeal to voters ahead of polling day in Tamil Nadu. In an open letter, Vijay urged people to support his party’s “whistle” symbol, framing the election as a decisive battle against established political forces. He said his entry into politics was driven by a desire to repay the love and support of the people, calling it a “debt of gratitude.”

Abhishek is now the first batter in IPL history to have two individual scores of 130+ runs. During his previous century, which came against Punjab Kings in IPL 2025, he scored 141 - third highest individual score in the tournament history behind Chris Gayle (175 not out) and Brendon McCullum (158 not out).

Ships from China carrying sodium perchlorate, a chemical used in missile fuel, are believed to have reached Iran. US intelligence has warned that China may also be preparing to supply shoulder-fired rockets, which can target helicopters and low-flying aircraft.

Iran has issued a strong warning to Gulf nations, cautioning them against supporting any military action led by the United States. Officials, including commanders from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, have warned that allowing US forces to use regional territory or bases could trigger serious consequences—including threats to oil production and key infrastructure across the Gulf.

An investigation by AFP and The Gecko Project finds that vast stretches of Indonesian rainforest, including habitat for endangered orangutans, have been cleared for the supply chain of a company making what they call “carbon-neutral” packaging.

A weather reversal pattern is sweeping across the U.S. Northeast, with summer-like heat giving way to frost warnings, snow, and plunging overnight temperatures. This dramatic swing has unsettled residents and disrupted seasonal crops.

India marks the first anniversary of the Pahalgam terror attack, remembering the lives lost and honouring the victims of the tragedy. The attack in Jammu & Kashmir shocked the nation and led to heightened security measures across the region. On the anniversary, tributes are being held while authorities reaffirm their commitment to fighting terrorism and ensuring safety in the Valley.

Ranveer Singh has reportedly decided to end his feud with Farhan Akhtar and return the signing amount of Don 3. The actor and the filmmaker were at loggerheads after Ranveer exited Don 3 earlier this year.

Trump reinforced this balance publicly, urging restraint and bilateral resolution even as tensions escalated briefly along the Line of Control. Behind the scenes, US diplomacy played a quiet role in encouraging de-escalation, underscoring its preference for stability over confrontation.

Did Iran just fire on a commercial ship near the Strait of Hormuz? A container vessel was damaged after an alleged attack by an IRGC gunboat off Oman, even as ceasefire talks continue. What exactly happened? Scroll down to read more.

With the century, Abhishek became the first batter in IPL history to have two individual scores of 130+ runs. During his previous century, which came against Punjab Kings in IPL 2025, he scored 141. Only 7 times a batter has crossed 130-run mark in IPL and Abhishek accounts for two of them.

In May 2025, the IAF intercepted a Pakistani Fatah-II missile targeting New Delhi using the Barak-8 system. Led by Air Commodore Rohit Kapil, the operation successfully prevented a catastrophic strike.

India continues to experience a split weather pattern, with pounding rain and thunderstorms in some regions, punishing heat in others, and sharp swings between the two.

Harry Styles and Zoë Kravitz are back in the spotlight after being spotted together recently. The buzz grew when Kravitz was seen wearing a diamond ring, leading fans and media to wonder if their relationship status had changed from lovers to life partners.

The event was organised to target Opposition parties over the defeat of the Constitution Amendment Bill, with the focus on speeding up the implementation of 33 per cent reservation for women in legislative bodies, in the Lok Sabha.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday (Apr 22) inaugurated new Water ATMs in the Shalimar Bagh Assembly constituency

Harvey Weinstein is set to face a retrial nearly eight years after his first arrest, marking a significant moment in one of the most high-profile cases linked to the #MeToo movement. The retrial follows legal developments that reopened parts of the case, drawing renewed global attention to issues of accountability and justice in the entertainment industry.

Iran says it will join talks in Islamabad only if the US ends its naval blockade, calling it a ceasefire violation. As Trump extends the truce, Tehran remains sceptical, citing shifting US demands, while tensions rise and uncertainty surrounds peace negotiations.