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World: The truce will come into effect today from 18:00 hours. The head of state ordered a halt to all military actions for the duration of the Easter truce, reported Ria Novosti, a Russian state-owned domestic news agency.

China has rolled out its Long March 2F rocket for the Shenzhou 20 mission. The launch will send three astronauts to the country’s Tiangong space station in the coming days. Here’s everything we know so far.

Don’t Miss This Rare Planetary Event on April 25, Venus, Saturn, and the Moon will align in the early morning sky to create a smiley face-like formation. Here’s when and where to look.

In a symbolic ceremony aboard the International Space Station, Russian cosmonaut Alexey Ovchinin handed over command to Japanese astronaut Takuya Onishi. The two astronauts, who first met as rookies aboard the ISS in 2016, shared an emotional moment during the change-of-command event held on April 18. Onishi wished his colleague a safe return to Earth as he assumed leadership of the space station.

RR and LSG would look to return to winning ways and gain the momentum for the remainder of IPL 2025. Both teams are coming after a defeat. Sports, Cricket

Yemen is reeling after the deadliest US airstrikes since 2024, which hit the Ras Isa fuel terminal and left 74 dead and over 170 injured. Ordered by President Trump, the strikes mark a major escalation in Washington’s operations against Houthi forces. Civilian casualties have sparked mass protests across the region.

Trending | Science & Technology | World: The researchers shared an image of a turquoise square to give a sense of the colour, which they named ‘olo’, but stressed that it could only be seen following laser manipulation of the retina.

Discover the progress made in the Iran-US nuclear negotiations as delegates met in Rome, aiming to address key issues and build on talks held the previous week.

Inspired by a supercar, Jacob & Co. and Bugatti have joined hands once again to create a masterpiece: the Bugatti Tourbillon watch. Inspired by Bugatti’s brand new Tourbillon hypercar, this luxury watch blends horology and automotive engineering.

Easter is a season of renewal, hope, and happiness, and what's more perfect than celebrating with warm good wishes sent to your beloved ones?

Trending: Life Fun: Discover the deep significance of Easter, exploring the symbolism of Easter eggs and the pivotal role of Sunday in Christianity's sacred traditions.

Acclaimed Syrian actress and filmmaker Fawakher Ji has been expelled from the country's Artists Syndicate. The decision comes amid accusations that she showed disregard for the suffering of Syrian citizens and continued support for ousted President Bashar al-Assad. Watch this report for more details!

Health and Wellness | Experts have said that initially screenings are done with the lipid profile, random blood sugar and ultrasound abdomen

It’s the first time in Indian Cricket history that the BCCI terminated a backroom staff member’s contract, handpicked by the head coach (Gambhir here). Sports, Cricket

The United States and Iran on Saturday resumed high-stakes talks on Tehran's nuclear programme, a week after an initial round of discussions that both sides described as "constructive".

India’s Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a nationwide alert over a sharp rise in online travel scams, especially targeting Char Dham pilgrims. Fraudsters are luring devotees with fake helicopter and hotel bookings. The government urges travelers to stay cautious and report any fraud immediately to help curb this growing threat.

Chinese officials said that the marathon event was more similar to a race car competition, given the need for engineering and navigation teams. WORLD | TRENDING

Pakistan has intensified its mass deportation drive, removing over 85,000 undocumented Afghan refugees in April alone. As the April 30 deadline looms, fear grips many families, some of whom were born and raised in Pakistan. With nearly 3 million Afghans in the country and only 1.3 million holding UNHCR cards, a humanitarian crisis is unfolding.

Entertainment Malayalam actor Shine Tim Chacko was taken into custody on Saturday by the Kochi Police following a nearly four-hour interrogation related to an alleged drug case