‘Never-ending flow of cheap labour’: JD Vance hits back at Indian-origin Congresswoman over US green card curbs for major tech companies

Man prays to Satan at an Iowa city council, pastor rushes to 'reverse the curse'

India at UN: Pak allows terror groups to operate from its soil

France student protests: Over 500 arrested, govt promises 3,000 substitute teachers

Arizona congressional candidate claims she was sexually assaulted while repairing signs

KATSEYE’s Sophia Laforteza to return in 2027 after hiatus, agency issues statement

Who is Nana Patekar's wife Neelakanti? The bank officer who earned Rs 2,500 when he earned Rs 50

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OpenAI shuts down Russian, Iranian influence operations using ChatGPT to spread propaganda

New Cold War: Why is China buying more gold? Explained

Thai Actors Fourth Nattawat, Gemini Norawit face racism accusations from Indian fans over viral Bollywood act

Scientists find highly radioactive nuclear particles at Chernobyl 40 years after the disaster

'Understood consequences of a few mistakes': Ishan Kishan reflects on journey back to India team

Zendaya gives The Odyssey white lace jacket a stylish twist at Paris Fashion Week 2026

French students light European bonfire, protests erupt in Belgium, Italy & Greece | Gravitas

'Nidal Hasan's firing-squad execution to be livestreamed', says Pentagon; first US military execution since 1961

Air India, Air India Express increase fuel surcharge on domestic, international flights amid rising ATF costs

435 House seats, 35 Senate races: The numbers behind US midterms 2026

Premier League: Haaland wants Manchester City to 'try to enjoy the situation and win the game'

'Something truly catastrophic will happen': Former OpenAI researchers sound the alarm, claim they were fired for prioritising AI safety

Trump honours Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella with top technology honour amid immigration scrutiny

From Kramatorsk buses to Yandex fire: Russia-Ukraine war in the last 48 hours

Fastest-growing Asian economies in 2026: Who tops the chart? Where does India rank?

Russia president Putin promises to 'do everything' to help settle Middle East conflict as US-Iran negotiations stall

Nana Patekar's #MeToo controversy: From Tanushree Dutta’s allegations to court ruling

Trump's naked 23-karat gold statue unveiled near European Parliament

Atlantic hurricane Isaias could make landfall as a strong Category 2 storm, tornado warnings issued

New York ICE shooting sparks protests as Mamdani to call on Trump to halt ICE operations

US suspends Microsoft, Infosys, Tata, Wipro from green card programme over alleged H-1B abuse

AUS vs SA: 'That's fine,' says Cummins on Khawaja's book contents about Sandpapergate

Nigeria govt rolls out 30-day NNPC petrol discount, insists it is not a subsidy

SC asks Centre to frame mechanism against unethical pharma marketing practices

A Love Other Than Yours: The temptation to cheat and what pushes people over the edge

‘Wait till you discover the other guy’: Rahul Gandhi takes a swipe as Musk's 'Ambani real boss of India' remark triggers X subscription cancellations

Pakistan denies reports of PAF jets being used in attacks against Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen

BTS agency HYBE announces first-ever Weverse Con Festival in India

Flydubai flight attack: Indian pilot Smit Machchhar to receive Israel's highest civilian bravery award for saving 174 lives

Pope Francis died on Monday aged 88, a day after making a much hoped-for appearance at Saint Peter's Square on Easter Sunday, the Vatican said in a statement. As the world mourns the passing of Pope Francis, his death has prompted an outpouring of tributes from leaders and citizens around the globe, reflecting on his legacy of compassion, humility and commitment to social justice. Listening to how the people are reacting from around the world. Watch in for more details!

Pope Francis passes away, tributes pour in from around the world

The Indian Army has launched coordinated relief and restoration operations in the Ramban area after the cloudburst and intense rainfall that struck the region. The Indian Army along with the civil administration has been working on the restoration operations to assist affected civilians and restore connectivity along the National Highway 44 (NH44).

Torrential Rain Causes Flooding And Landslides In Jammu And Kashmir

Pope Francis died on Monday aged 88, a day after making a much hoped-for appearance at Saint Peter's Square on Easter Sunday, the Vatican said in a statement.
Francis's body will be laid in a coffin in the chapel at the Saint Martha residence where he lived at 8:00 pm (1800 GMT) on Monday, the Vatican said.
"Tonight, Monday April 21 at 8:00 pm (1800 GMT), His Eminence the Most Reverend Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell, Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, will preside over the rite of certification of death and the laying of the body in the coffin," the Holy See said in a statement.

Pope Francis dies: Pope Francis to be laid in coffin at Chapel of Saint Martha

The government in the Southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu approved its Space Industrial Policy, positioning the state as a hub for space innovation, high-value manufacturing and tech-driven job creation.

India: Tamil Nadu unveils Space Industrial Policy 2025, eyes ₹10,000 crore investment and jobs

In a pretty scathing criticism the Indian vice president Jagdeep Dhankhar has issued a sharp rebuke to the judiciary saying that India cannot have a situation where the court directs the president. Now Dhankhar's criticism comes in the wake of the Supreme Court ruling that sets a 3-month timeline for the president to decide on bills referred by the governors of the states. Watch in for more details!

India: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar takes on SC over deadline on president to decide on bills

China has elevated the competition in AI to new heights. Chinese researchers have successfully unlocked memory speeds once considered unattainable, and they have achieved this feat with a device that is smaller in size than a grain of rice. Watch in for more details!

China unveils world's fastest hard drive: Can erase, rewrite data 100,000x faster than before

Nearly about 5,000 inmates have been freed in Myanmar under a new year amnesty, but there is no sign of any political prisoners like Aung San Suu Kyi. The release ordered by the junta chief Min Aung Hlaing coincides with the Thingyan festival. 13 foreign nationals will also be freed and deported. Watch in for more details!

Myanmar's New Year amnesty excludes political prisoners like Suu Kyi

Piracy is growing tremendously in the Indian Ocean region, where 46% of world trade passes through. While a multi-nation cooperation to ensure safe transit is in place, countries feel the need to strengthen it. Speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal, the Vice Admiral of the EU's key anti-piracy mission proposed an exercise with the Indian Navy. Watch in for more details!

EU-Indian Navy plan joint anti-piracy drill | Operation Atalanta proposes exercise in Mumbai

In a major crackdown on cybercrime in India, Jammu and Kashmir Police have seized over 7,000 bank accounts and detained more than 50 people for their involvement in an alleged mule account scam.
The Cyber Police Kashmir, in collaboration with local police stations, carried out multiple raids across Srinagar and Ganderbal districts on Thursday.

Kashmir: Thousands of mule accounts seized, dozens arrested

After a century-long quest, scientists have finally filmed the elusive colossal squid in its natural deep-sea habitat near the South Sandwich Islands. This first-of-its-kind footage offers an unprecedented glimpse into one of the ocean’s most mysterious creatures, long considered a marine legend.

Deep-sea submersible captures footage of colossal squid

A Russian drone attack in Ukraine's southern city of Odesa has injured at least about three civilians and has left behind a trail of destruction.

Russia-Ukraine war: Odesa buildings reduced to rubble in overnight strikes by Russia

The fresh Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip have caused heavy civilian casualties among Palestinians. The United Nations Human Rights Office has reported that many of those killed in the Israeli bombings have been women and children.

Israel-Hamas war: Israel continues strikes in Gaza, 30 killed in last 24 hours

Britain’s highest court has declared that transgender women are not legally women in a landmark judgement on Wednesday (Apr 16). Watch in for more details!

Legal definition of woman is based on biological sex, UK top court rules

Days after violent clashes erupted during Hanuman Jayanti celebrations, the situation in Nepal's Birugunj remains tense. Security remains tight in Birgunj, with senior officials and personnel from security agencies stationed on the streets to maintain order. According to police officials, earlier this morning a group of individuals burnt tires at multiple locations across the city, demanding release of those arrested in connection with the recent violence. The Chief District Officer has called for a meeting with representatives from both the groups involved in the dispute. Around 600 personnel from Nepal Police and the Armed Police Force have been deployed across Birgunj to maintain peace. Watch in for more details!

Nepal: Curfew imposed in Birgunj following clash during Hanuman Jayanti procession

The Supreme Court of India is set to hear a batch of 10 petitions challenging the newly enacted Waqf law. Petitioners claim the legislation violates fundamental rights, while the Centre argues it pertains solely to property management, not religion. A three-judge bench will take up the matter. Watch this report to know more!

India's Supreme Court hears petitions on Waqf (Amendment) Act

Sudan's rapid support forces are now claiming that they have taken control of a famine heat displacement camp called ZamZam in the western Darfur region after 2 days of heavy shelling and gunfire. The paramilitary group seized Darfur on the road to El-Fasher the last major city in the region which is still under army's control. In a statement the RSF said that it had deployed military units to secure civilians and humanitarian medical workers in Zamzam after successfully fleeing the camp entirely from the grip of the army. Watch in for more details!

UN: Sudan’s two years of war have ‘shattered’ children’s lives

Nepal's flagship maternal health program is in trouble. The country's safe motherhood scheme that provides financial and medical aid to pregnant and postpartum mothers is facing a funding crunch.

Nepal's 'safe motherhood programme' faces funding crisis

Sudan: After 2 Years Of War, Global Action Needed To Cease 'Endless' Suffering

At least about three officers have been killed and 16 others injured in an explosion targeting a police bus in Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province. Watch in for more details!

Pakistan: Three policemen killed, 18 injured in IED blast in Balochistan

Sudan conflict: RSF claims control of displacement camps in Darfur region

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called Russia’s missile strike on Sumy “barbaric,” urging Western allies to act swiftly. The attack, which occurred on Palm Sunday, killed at least 34 people and injured over 100, including civilians and children. Tensions rise as Zelensky demands increased pressure on Moscow.

Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky appeals for global support after deadly Sumy attack

A massive ongoing operation has been launched against terrorists, who managed to infiltrate from across the International Border into the Kathua district last month.

India: Terrorist killed in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar

A long-awaited caste census report has been finally submitted to the cabinet in the south Indian state of Karnataka. The state cabinet will hold a special meeting on the 17th of April to hold the detailed discussions to take a final view on the findings of the report.

India: Karnataka cabinet approves caste survey report for further discussion on April 17

In droughted Kenya, the farmers are turning back to traditional seeds to fight climate change. They're facing some unpredictable weather and rising crop failures. Communities are embracing indigenous varieties that are more resilient and adapted to local conditions.

Kenya: Farmers turn to indigenous seeds to fight drought & crop failure

Egg prices in the United States have now surged to a record high, up 5.9% from the previous month. While the pace of increase has slowed down, eggs remain a major driver of food inflation and also a major contention point between President Donald Trump and the Fed Chair Jerome Powell.

US: Trump claims 59% drop in egg prices since intervention

Israel-Hamas war: UN highlights rising civilian deaths in Gaza

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