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BusinessApril 14, 2026

China exports growth in March misses estimates, imports surge most in over four years

China's strategic and commercial oil stocks, combined with barrels in transit, cover well over 120 days of net imports, said Dan Wang, China director at Eurasia Group. 18 million tons, the lowest level since October 2022, according to data compiled by Wind. 3 billion this year as of end-March, shrinking 3% from the same period last year after surging to a record high in the first two months, as import values swell on tighter global supply.

BusinessApril 14, 2026

Market Trading Guide: Buy MCX, Adani Energy Solutions and 2 more stocks on Wednesday for short-term gains of up to 11% - Nifty outlook

Nifty ended with cuts on Monday, dragged by auto, IT and consumer stocks after negotiations between Iran and the US ended without any outcome. Buy MCX at Rs 2,765 | Upside: 11% | Stop Loss: Rs 2,625 | Target: Rs 3,059 MCX is exhibiting a strong bullish structure, consolidating within a rising channel and now attempting a breakout above the upper trendline. (Vatsal Bhuva, Technical Analyst at LKP Securities) Buy Adani Energy Solutions at Rs 1,176 | Upside: 5% | Stop Loss: Rs 1,135 | Target: Rs 1,235 The stock has witnessed a strong breakout, followed by sustained buying interest, indicating strength in the ongoing upward move.

OpinionApril 14, 2026

Viktor Orbán inspired rightwingers across the EU and in Britain. His defeat could represent a turning of the tide | Polly Toynbee

The forces of darkness rolled back on Sunday. The mighty combined power of Vladimir Putin’s Russia and Donald Trump’s America were defeated in Hungary, as European liberal democratic values triumphed.The.

TechnologyApril 13, 2026

The Mercedes EQS returns with massive range and charging gains

A year ago, Mercedes-Benz did the prudent thing and paused its EQ lineup of electric vehicles in the US. With customer demand drying up for luxury EVs, and federal incentives getting axed by vengeful.

TechnologyApril 13, 2026

Justin Bieber’s YouTube Coachella set had nothing to do with who owns his music

This past Saturday at the Coachella music festival, Justin Bieber played the first of two headlining sets in a deal reportedly worth $10 million. ” (Bieber’s catalog sale to Hipgnosis Song Management, which has since rebranded to Recognition Music Group, was announced in 2023). ” He also points out a more practical consideration: “Why would the new owner want to stop attention being paid to the original videos and recordings?

WorldApril 13, 2026

Chagos Islands treaty is now ‘impossible to agree at political level’, UK minister says

A treaty over ceding sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius has become “impossible to agree at political level” and the corresponding bill will not complete its passage through parliament, a Foreign Office minister has said. ” The setback in the UK’s push to hand the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, is a sign of the worsening US-UK relations after Trump’s heavy criticism of Keir Starmer over his stance on the Iran war.

WorldApril 13, 2026

Pope Leo visits Algeria in sign of Africa’s growing importance to Catholic church

Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Algeria for the first papal visit to the country, calling for peace on the opening stop of a tour of Africa that signals the continent’s growing importance to the Catholic.

WorldApril 13, 2026

And the election winner is … the candidate who can afford Africa’s soaring nomination fees

Alexis Mohamed would have loved to stand against his former boss. A longtime adviser to Djibouti’s president, Ismail Omar Guelleh, Mohamed resigned last September, citing democratic regression in the.

ScienceApril 13, 2026

What a chimpanzee 'civil war' can teach us about how societies fall apart

The Ngogo chimpanzee group in Uganda's Kibale National Park is the largest known community of wild chimpanzees in the world. Over the last decade, it has split into two distinct groups that are hostile to.

IndiaApril 13, 2026

Haryana municipal polls set for May 10, counting on May 13

(File Photo) Haryana is heading into another round of civic polls with seven municipal bodies, including the corporations of Panchkula, Ambala and Sonipat, scheduled to vote on May 10 this year. State Election Commissioner Devender Singh Kalyan announced that counting will take place on May 13.

IndiaApril 13, 2026

Why farmers in Haryana are protesting against biometric verification in mandis

A section of farmers in Haryana staged demonstrations on Saturday, blocking highways to oppose the newly introduced biometric verification requirement for crop sales in mandi s. The biometric verification requirement was introduced after the multi‑crore Karnal paddy scam of 2025. The SKM has announced plans to escalate its agitation if the biometric norms are not withdrawn.

IndiaApril 13, 2026

Life imprisonment for sacrilege: Punjab introduces toughest-ever law to protect Guru Granth Sahib

On the occasion of Baisakhi, the Punjab Government tabled the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Bill, 2026, proposing a minimum of seven years and up to life imprisonment for acts of sacrilege.

OpinionApril 13, 2026

Feminists began raising the alarm about the manosphere decades ago – and we were ignored | Laurie Penny

We were told we couldn’t take a joke, and that social media isn’t real life. Now the misogyny of early chatrooms and Gamergate has made its way to the White House, says journalist and feminist activist Laurie Penny.

IndiaApril 13, 2026

Highest in almost 3 years! India buying ‘all the Russian crude it can get its hands on’ as Trump sanctions threat fades

98 million barrels per day in March, the highest level since June 2023. 57 million barrels per day so far in April, this decline is largely attributed to maintenance shutdowns at Nayara Energy’s 400,000 barrel-per-day refinery, which primarily processes Russian crude. Following the initial waiver, India procured roughly 60 million barrels scheduled for delivery this month, the Bloomberg report said.

IndiaApril 13, 2026

Noida workers' protest turns violent: Delhi Police on high alert, UP border sealed after arson and stone-pelting | Today News

Security across the national capital was tightened on Monday after a workers’ protest in neighbouring Noida escalated into violence, prompting Delhi Police to mount a high alert along key border entry points. Authorities moved swiftly to prevent any spillover into Delhi following clashes, vandalism and arson reported from industrial zones in Uttar Pradesh. Heavy traffic congestion on the Delhi-Noida DND Flyway due to traffic diversion as the Chilla Border, connecting Delhi to Noida, has been closed following a violent protest in Noida Phase 2.

WorldApril 13, 2026

‘This scene is alive’: Abidjan art week showcases city as growing cultural hub

It was the Night of the Galleries, designed for people to drop in after work and enjoy Abidjan art week to the fullest. The after-hours special showcase was first tested in January 2024 on the sidelines of the Africa Cup of Nations football tournament hosted and won by Côte d’Ivoire. Photograph: Aïcha Fall/The Guardian “It is about creating opportunities to encounter art beyond specific occasions, and fostering the idea of visiting not only to buy but to immerse oneself in the artist’s world,” said Marie-Hélène Banimbadio Tusiama, a spokesperson for the art week.

IndiaApril 13, 2026

Jasprit Bumrah still wicketless in IPL 2026, longest dry spell in his career: R Ashwin says, ‘When you can’t bowl…’ | Today News

Jasprit Bumrah, India's most feared fast bowler, is living through the strangest phase of his IPL career. Malinga nailed it when he spoke during the 10th over mark,” Ashwin wrote. Ashwin’s post went viral, garnering nearly 4 lakh views.

OpinionApril 13, 2026

In the UK, Keir Starmer has few fans. I learned that in China it’s a very different story | Martin Rowson

I had Keir Starmer down as a non-ideological technocratic centrist dad the moment I first clocked him, with a tin ear for both simple human interaction and the darker subtleties of the political arts. That said, Starmer couldn’t be blamed for taking comfort wherever he can, and there are worse places than China to be the object of a little adulation. Add to that our son’s phone’s initial translation of the Chinese characters representing Starmer’s transliterated name on the sign in Kunming: “British Prime Minister Star Beast”.

BusinessApril 13, 2026

Trent vs DMart: Which retailer’s shares should you buy now?

Shares of Trent have surged around 11% in the past week, but remain down nearly 9% in 2026 so far and about 15% over the past year. Earnings comparison Trent reported a 3% rise in its December quarter consolidated net profit at Rs 513 crore compared to Rs 497 crore reported in the year-ago period.

SportsApril 13, 2026

'I don't make it easy': How Rory McIlroy won back-to-back Masters - ESPN

Paolo UggettiApr 12, 2026, 10:10 PM ETAUGUSTA, Ga. -- The expression on Rory McIlroy's face said it all. As he walked up to his ball so right of the 18th fairway at Augusta National that it was nearly on the.

TechnologyApril 12, 2026

Room for the Moon is thrillingly weird experimental pop

Then I remembered Kate NV’s Room for the Moon, a record I had on repeat in 2020. The least strange track on the record is probably “Plans,” which fully embraces 80s dance pop aesthetics.

TechnologyApril 12, 2026

You can grab a refurbished 2021 Kindle Paperwhite starting at just $49.99

That said, it still boasts the same resolution (300ppi) as the latest model, along with adjustable color temperature, allowing you to read just as easily at night as during the day. Amazon recently announced that it will end support for pre-2012 Kindle devices on May 20th, 2026, which will prevent existing owners from purchasing, borrowing, or downloading new content via the Kindle Store (previously downloaded books will still be accessible).

TechnologyApril 12, 2026

The Hisense UR9 is a great first shot against OLED’s bow

RGB LED TVs have been the talk of the TV world this year, with models coming from all the manufacturers, and the first one of 2026 is here — the Hisense UR9. It’s the first look at the viability of the new.

OpinionApril 12, 2026

Protocol be damned: here’s what King Charles should say on his visit to the US | Simon Tisdall

The king has the chance to offer some tough love. Perhaps he could start with a speech to Congress about the Trump administration’s reckless trajectory, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall.

OpinionApril 12, 2026

Shoplifting rife, police overwhelmed, an angry public … the trail leads back to one person: Theresa May | Dal Babu

close the fallout of the disastrous policing decisions May made as home secretary. We need to urgently restore the force to what it once was, says former chief superintendent Dal Babu.

IndiaApril 12, 2026

Asha Bhosle, India’s most versatile and prolific voice, dies at 92

Veteran singer Asha Bhosle died on Sunday, April 12 at Mumbais Breach Candy Hospital at the age of 92. With a career spanning seven decades, her music has found fans across generations.

IndiaApril 12, 2026

‘I have started getting health anxiety’: Shoaib Ibrahim opens up on Dipika Kakar’s cyst recurrence

Actress Dipika Kakar has been undergoing treatment for liver cancer since May 2025. 3 cm cyst was detected, following which she underwent surgery to have it removed and has been on intensive treatment ever since. ” ‘Ever since the recurrence, I have started getting health anxiety’: Shoaib Ibrahim In the vlog, Shoaib Ibrahim also revealed that Dipika Kakar’s tumour was touching the diaphragm and carried a risk of infection, which is why it requires close monitoring.

IndiaApril 12, 2026

Kris Srikkanth slams SRH: ‘Can win only if they score 500 with this bowling attack’

(AP Photo/ Bikas Das) Coming into the tournament, Sunrisers Hyderabad’s bowling was under scrutiny, but as the tournament started and is in progress, the attack has shown more and more flaws. Speaking about SRH’s vulnerable bowling attack, former Indian selector Kris Srikkanth said SRH need to score 500 runs to win.

IndiaApril 12, 2026

Asha Bhosle Death News: Veteran singer Asha Bhosle passes away at age 92 |

MUMBAI: The last of the living legends of Indian film music, singer Asha Bhosle, passed away at Breach Candy hospital Sunday. Asha Bhosle won her first National Award for 'Dil cheez kya hai' in Khayyam's piece de resistance 'Umrao Jaan' (1981). In 1997, she became the first Indian singer to be nominated for a Grammy.

WorldApril 12, 2026

US and Iran ceasefire talks end without agreement

The United States and Iran failed to reach an agreement after 21 hours of talks in Islamabad, leaving uncertainty over the fragile, two-week ceasefire. Iran’s state-run news agency said the three-party talks began after Iranian preconditions, including a reduction in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, were met.

OpinionApril 12, 2026

Am I a happier person for having a child? It’s the wrong question to ask | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

A new study finds that having children leaves your emotional wellbeing unchanged – but the truth is so much more complicated than that, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett.

WorldApril 12, 2026

Ireland clears refinery blockade amid fuel protests

Police in Ireland on have used pepper spray and made arrests in a bid to clear protesters blockading the country's only oil refinery. Authorities moved in to disperse the protesters to restore supplies after five days of nationwide demonstrations over soaring fuel prices. Protesters, which included right-wing nationalists, marched through Dublin towards O'Connell Street Image: Peter Morrison/AP Photo/picture alliance What has Ireland's government said?

SportsApril 12, 2026

Cameron Young surges at Masters, ties Rory McIlroy for lead - ESPN

Associated PressApr 11, 2026, 07:04 PM ETAUGUSTA, Ga. -- The one-man show at the Masters gave way to a wide-open chase for the green jacket, with a stunning turn of events that forced Rory McIlroy to remind.

TechnologyApril 11, 2026

Google’s latest Nest Doorbells just hit their lowest prices of the year

99 ($50 off) from Amazon and Best Buy, beating its recent Amazon low. 99 ($40 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and the Google Store, matching the lowest price we’ve seen.

TechnologyApril 11, 2026

Your article about AI doesn’t need AI art

The illustration for The New Yorker’s profile of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is a jump scare. Altman stands in a blue sweater with a blank expression. Around his head hovers a cluster of disembodied faces — creepy.

TechnologyApril 11, 2026

Pokémon Champions is off to a rough start

to-start competitive battle sim launched with a number of bugs, and some have already been fixed. But it still has a long way to go to win over veteran and new players alike.

OpinionApril 11, 2026

Congratulations to the Artemis II crew – but the case for sending astronauts into space is rapidly shrinking | Martin Rees and Donald Goldsmith

Soon, thanks to the advance of robots, the only reason left to send humans to the moon will be as an ultra-expensive sport, say astronomer royal Martin Rees and astrophysicist Donald Goldsmith.

IndiaApril 11, 2026

‘People don’t carry gifts for Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan’s birthday parties,’ reveals Ekta Kapoor: ‘They just offer blessings’

Ekta Kapoor reveals what people gift Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan on their birthdays. ’ Ekta’s response might disappoint some but the producer said, “People don’t usually carry gifts to birthdays, especially for big names like Salman or Shah Rukh Khan. ” Ekta Kapoor is gearing up for the release of Akshay Kumar-starrer Bhoot Bangla, which is co-produced by her.

IndiaApril 11, 2026

Hansika Motwani files Rs 2 crore defamation suit against sister-in-law Muskaan Nancy James over domestic violence claims

Hansika Motwani has filed defamation suit against Muskaan Nancy James. (Photo: Istagram/Hansika Motwani, Muskaan Nancy James) Actor Hansika Motwani has escalated her legal battle with estranged sister-in-law Muskaan Nancy James by filing a defamation suit in a Mumbai sessions court, seeking Rs 2 crore in damages, as per NDTV. According to the petition, the claims were made to avoid repaying an alleged loan of Rs 27 lakh.

IndiaApril 11, 2026

EC publishes Urdu electoral rolls in 46 UP Assembly seats: Higher net deletions in BJP-won constituencies than SP strongholds

While the Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party (SP) and the BJP had won these constituencies almost evenly in the 2002 Assembly elections, the final electoral roll after the 166-day Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise shows that the net deletion of electors is significantly higher in BJP-won seats than in those secured by the SP. In contrast, the net deletion of electors in the constituencies where the SP won is significantly lower at 43,926.

IndiaApril 11, 2026

Foreign secretary Vikram Misri visits Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort, meets US envoy to India

Foreign secretary Vikram Misri met US ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Friday (local time) at United States President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. US ambassador to India Sergio Gor, left, hosts foreign secretary Vikram Misri at Mar-a-Lago, in Palm Beach, Florida, United States.

WorldApril 11, 2026

Getting people together: Neal Slavin on the art of group photography

Neal Slavin's landmark photography book "When Two or More Are Gathered Together" reveals the many sides of 20th century American society and is notably for its use of colour.

OpinionApril 11, 2026

The hill I will die on: Yes, money can buy you happiness – if you spend it right | Eleanor Margolis

W hen wages have stalled for nearly 20 years and I recently came face to face with a tube of toothpaste that was nearly £7 in my local Sainsbury’s, the idea that money can’t buy happiness seems almost offensive. It wasn’t an expensive trip, but I hadn’t exactly been transported into this winter wonderland by the sheer force of my will to bear witness to beauty. ” But just because money can’t buy Musk happiness, that doesn’t mean it wouldn’t buy happiness (or at least lay happiness foundations) for the billions of people struggling financially.

BusinessApril 11, 2026

Defence stocks set for mixed Q4; Nuvama bets on BEL, Solar Industries, and a smallcap pick

Listed defence sector companies are expected to deliver a mixed set of numbers in Q4FY26, despite robust order visibility and sustained inflows and a healthy pipeline where backlogs are no longer a constraint, Nuvama Institutional Equities said in a note. Solar Industries Nuvama expects healthy execution momentum, with revenue growth of 28% YoY, though the defence topline is likely to come in at Rs 900 crore, significantly below the Rs 3,000 crore guidance, primarily due to delays in Pinaka execution and geopolitical disruptions impacting defence supply chains. 4 lakh crore backlog is critical, the brokerage said, listing ongoing supply chain challenges, particularly focusing on the timely procurement of critical components.

SportsApril 11, 2026

Rory McIlroy leads by 6 shots to set 36-hole record at Masters - ESPN

ESPN News ServicesApr 10, 2026, 07:10 PM ETAUGUSTA, Ga. -- The only thing that stopped Rory McIlroy in the Masters was running out of holes to play Friday.McIlroy stood on the 12th tee in a tie with Patrick.

IndiaApril 11, 2026

JD Vance-led US delegation lands in Pakistan for high-stakes ceasefire talks with Iran

Iran’s parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said talks could not proceed without commitments on Lebanon and the unblocking of Iranian assets. CEASEFIRE HOLDS, BUT TENSIONS PERSIST The talks follow a two-week ceasefire announced earlier this week, halting US and Israeli strikes on Iran. Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon on Friday killed 13 members of the country’s state security forces, while Hezbollah responded with rocket fire towards northern Israel.

OpinionApril 11, 2026

Britain's shadow workforce is paid as little as 65p an hour. Who cares for the carers? | Frances Ryan

Imagine your house is on fire, and when you dial 999 the call handler suggests you try putting the blaze out yourself. Resources are tight, you see, and demand high, and the service increasingly relies on.

OpinionApril 11, 2026

An environmental disaster in Moldova has Russia’s fingerprints all over it | Paula Erizanu

In the second week of March, the nature vlogger Ilie Cojocari went out to film the arrival of spring on the Nistru (Dniester) river, 70 metres away from his home in Naslavcea, a village bordering Ukraine on.

IndiaApril 11, 2026

Mathura Boat Tragedy: 10 dead in Mathura boat tragedy: From bhajans to screams of terror in a split second; watch | Chandigarh News

LUDHIANA: One moment they were singing bhajans, the next they were in the river, flailing about in a life-and-death struggle. Vrindavan circle officer Peetam Pal Singh said, "A group of over 30 devotees from Ludhiana had come to Vrindavan by bus. The April 9-12 trip was organised by Banke Bihari Club for the fourth consecutive year.

ScienceApril 10, 2026

After more than 9 days in flight, NASA's Artemis II is set to return to Earth

The four astronauts on NASA's Artemis II lunar mission are set to return to Earth Friday evening. The crew is wrapping up a journey around the moon with a planned splashdown off San Diego, Calif.

TechnologyApril 10, 2026

Now the FAA says gamers are the answer to its air traffic controller shortage

” Now the Trump administration is rolling out a recruiting campaign targeting gamers ahead of the opening of the annual air traffic control hiring window on April 17th. However, the Trump administration isn’t the first to target gamers for the role; according to The New York Times, the Biden administration launched a “Level Up” recruiting push in 2021, encouraging gamers as well as women and members of minority groups to become air traffic controllers.

WorldApril 10, 2026

Prince Harry sued for defamation by charity he co-founded

The Duke of Sussex is being sued by Sentebale in the latest twist in the bitter fallout over the African charity he co-founded. The prince had been engaged in a public war of words with the charity’s chair, Dr Sophie Chandauka, after his resignation as a patron last year. Harry and the co-founder Prince Seeiso of Lesotho stepped down in March 2025, and trustees later quit over a dispute with Chandauka, a lawyer appointed in 2023.

OpinionApril 10, 2026

Netanyahu-ism has achieved nothing for Israelis – and come at a monstrously high price | Jonathan Freedland

It is the voting public in Israel that will settle their PM’s fate later this year. But all they have heard are promises of ‘total victory’ that prove to be hollow, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland.

WorldApril 10, 2026

Four men deported by US to Eswatini have right to see lawyer, court rules

Four men deported by the US to Eswatini and denied in-person legal counsel for nine months while detained in a maximum security prison have the right to see a local lawyer, Eswatini’s supreme court ruled. Eswatini’s correctional services refused to let a local lawyer see the men, although they allowed them to make calls to their US lawyers, the lawyers said.

BusinessApril 10, 2026

Inflation surges to highest level in nearly 2 years as energy costs spike

war with Iran and the resulting spike in energy prices have pushed inflation to its highest level in nearly two years. Inflation spike reverses stabilizing trend Although inflation is nowhere near the four-decade high it reached in 2022, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, progress on stabilizing prices fizzled out last year, partly as a result of President Trump's tariffs.

IndiaApril 10, 2026

SC stays criminal proceedings against priest booked for saying ‘only one religion…Christian’

The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the Uttar Pradesh government on priest Vineet Vincent Pereira's plea. (File Photo) The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the proceedings in a criminal case against a Christian priest for allegedly hurting religious sentiments by proclaiming in prayer meets that “there is only one religion which is Christian”. Pereira was booked under Section 295A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), and a chargesheet was filed against him on February 19, 2024.

IndiaApril 10, 2026

Marco Rubio to visit India next month, says US envoy after ‘productive meeting’ with Vikram Misri

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri during a meeting with the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, in Washington, DC. (@USAmbIndia/X via PTI Photo) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to visit New Delhi next month, the US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor announed on Friday following “a productive meeting” with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, who is in Washington DC on an official visit. Coming in the aftermath of the West Asia conflict, which has impacted global supply chains and energy security, it will be Rubio’s first visit to India as the US Secretary of State.

IndiaApril 10, 2026

‘Misconduct and indecency not voyeurism’: Bombay HC quashes case against man for ‘staring at female colleague’s chest’ during meetings

"The law does not punish every act which offends modesty under Section 354-C," the Bombay High Court noted. “The foundation of the offence is therefore intrusion into privacy in a private setting, or recording and circulation of such a private act… The law does not punish every act which offends modesty under Section 354-C,” the judge noted. “These may, at the highest amount, amount to misconduct, indecency, or some other wrong depending on the facts proved in proper proceedings.

IndiaApril 10, 2026

SC denies bail to suspended DIG Bhullar in CBI corruption case

Bhullar had moved the top court against a February 16 order of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, which had rejected his bail plea in the corruption case registered on October 16 last year. According to the agency, Bhullar, a 2009-batch IPS officer posted as DIG, Ropar Range, was arrested on October 16 along with an alleged middleman, Krishanu Sharda, a 29-year-old national-level hockey player, following a complaint by a scrap dealer from Mandi Gobindgarh. The CBI alleged that Bhullar was caught demanding and accepting a bribe of ₹ 8 lakh through an intermediary to “settle” a criminal case against the complainant.

BusinessApril 10, 2026

Well-timed bets on Polymarket tied to the Iran war draw calls for investigations from lawmakers

NEW YORK — Calls are increasing inside Congress for investigations into the prediction market platform Polymarket after the latest instance where groups of anonymous traders made strategic, well-timed bets on a major geopolitical event hours before it occurred. In January, an anonymous Polymarket user made a $400,000 profit by betting that Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro would be out of office, hours before Maduro was captured. "What is the statistical likelihood that of anyone other than an insider trader placing a winning bet 12 minutes before a market-moving presidential announcement," Torres said in an interview with AP.

SportsApril 10, 2026

Rory's defense, disappointing first rounds and looking ahead to the rest of the Masters - ESPN

Apr 9, 2026, 07:35 PM ETAUGUSTA, Ga. -- We are just 18 holes into the 90th playing of the Masters, and the tournament is already delivering at a high level.A favorable forecast leading into the week has set.

IndiaApril 10, 2026

MQ-4C Triton: What we know about the mystery of US Navy’s $200m 'missing' drone

NEW DELHI: A US Navy MQ-4C Triton surveillance drone, estimated to cost over $200 million per aircraft, disappeared from tracking systems after declaring an in-flight emergency over the Strait of Hormuz, raising questions about its fate amid heightened regional tensions. Flight tracking showed the drone turned slightly towards Iran before squawking code 7700 — an international emergency signal — and rapidly descending from its cruising altitude of around 50,000 feet to below 10,000 feet. There has been no official confirmation on whether the drone crashed or was shot down.

TechnologyApril 9, 2026

Here are the best Apple Watch deals available right now

In September, Apple launched its latest batch of smartwatches, including the Apple Watch Series 11, the SE 3, and the Ultra 3. Each has its own pros and cons, but the introduction of Apple’s newest wearables.

WorldApril 9, 2026

Wild chimpanzees recorded waging ‘civil war’ with coordinated attacks between two groups

On a June day in 2015, primatologist Aaron Sandel was quietly observing a small cluster of the Ngogo chimpanzee group in Uganda’s Kibale national park when he noticed something strange. As other members of.

WorldApril 9, 2026

A day in the life of a 19-year-old in ICE detention: ‘I feel that this nightmare is not going to end’

Each day in detention feels like 48 hours for Olivia.The 19-year-old asylum seeker from the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been at the Dilley Immigration processing center in Texas for more than four.

BusinessApril 9, 2026

Quote of the Day by Samay Raina: Stand-up comedian shares Kashmiri Pandit wisdom, ‘Every revolution is a tiny joke’ | Today News

Samay Raina emphasises the importance of choosing battles wisely and the skill of survival over resistance. His comedy reflects his family's painful past as Kashmiri Pandits, using humour to convey deep truths about their experiences.

BusinessApril 9, 2026

US-Iran war: Tehran announces alternative routes in Strait of Hormuz amid mine threat. What are they? | Today News

Iran on Thursday announced alternative routes for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, saying that ships should avoid the main shipping lane due to the risk of sea mines and follow new paths to ensure safety. they should take alternative routes for traffic in the Strait of Hormuz," Iran's Revolutionary Guards said in a statement quoted by local media. ” The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire overnight from Tuesday to Wednesday, less than an hour before Trump's deadline to obliterate the Islamic Republic if it did not bow to his demands for a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

IndiaApril 9, 2026

Building Pune: Karve Road to get 2 new flyovers as PMC moves to ease traffic amid Metro work

The construction of the two new flyovers on Karve Road will be coordinated with the Pune Metro, a PMC official said. Gojare said that a detailed study will be conducted to design the flyovers.

BusinessApril 9, 2026

Quote of the Day by John D. Rockefeller: ‘Don’t be afraid to give up the good…’ | Today News

Rockefeller was born in Richford, New York, in 1839, moved with his family to Cleveland in 1853, and began his first business in 1859 as a commission merchant dealing in produce and other goods. To move from good to great, leaders often have to abandon habits, processes, or ambitions that still appear successful on the surface. Rockefeller, Random Reminiscences of Men and Events This quote is more securely grounded, and it deepens the first one beautifully.

IndiaApril 9, 2026

Ayush Shetty makes Asian quarterfinals with 21-16, 21-12 win

(PHOTO: BAI) The 6-foot-4 vantage builds immense tales of the attacking potential that Ayush Shetty possesses. And to think that wasn’t even where Ayush Shetty got to him, in the 21-16, 21-12 loss. Irwansyah polished Jojo’s game to the extent that he won the Asian in 2018, and maxed out a strictly accurate game into a tactical winning juggernaut for Indonesia.

IndiaApril 9, 2026

Mammootty recalls arriving with Mohanlal’s manager on Patriot set: ‘We never had stardom on our shoulders’

Malayalam superstars Mohanlal and Mammootty are finally reuniting after 18 years in their upcoming spy thriller Patriot. ” Suhasini Maniratnam recalls Mammootty treating Mohanlal’s son like his own During a 2024 Galatta Tamil interview with Mohanlal, Suhasini Maniratnam recalled how surprised her husband Maniratnam was to see Mammootty treating Mohanlal’s son like his own. Initially scheduled for an April 23 release, Patriot will now arrive in theatres worldwide on May 1.

IndiaApril 9, 2026

Transgender law raises alarms over surgeries, therapies and rights: ‘Will we be erased?’

“What’s my identity?”, asks Muskan Nazz, who underwent sex reassignment surgery and changed her gender on her ID card last year after a long and arduous struggle. “Can they take away my transgender status?

EntertainmentApril 9, 2026

Get All the Dirt on Where the Gossip Girl Cast Is Now, XOXO

Leighton Meester, Penn Badgley Reveal If Their ‘Gossip Girl’ Characters Ended Up With Right PeopleAs a disembodied voice on a deliciously soapy CW drama once said, "If two people are meant to be together,.

ScienceApril 9, 2026

Scientists discover spice synergy that boosts anti-inflammation 100x

Over time, however, it can contribute to serious health problems such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, obesity, arthritis, and even cancer. Inside the body, this process is driven by immune cells that release chemical signals to respond to injury or infection. The researchers wanted to see whether pairing these compounds could reduce inflammatory signals more effectively than using them individually.

WorldApril 9, 2026

Hungarian election: How football has helped Orban keep power

Viktor Orban is a football fanatic but has long used the sport as a political tool, both at home and abroad. With polls predicting election defeat, he could also lose his chance of hosting the Champions League final.

SportsApril 9, 2026

2026 Masters: Experts' picks and betting tips - ESPN

Apr 8, 2026, 09:09 AM ETAUGUSTA, Ga. -- The first golf major of the year begins with the 2026 Masters Tournament from Thursday through Sunday at Augusta National in Georgia.Rory McIlroy is the defending.

TechnologyApril 8, 2026

OpenAI made economic proposals — here’s what DC thinks of them

Happy ceasefire day and welcome to Regulator, a newsletter for Verge subscribers about Big Tech’s rocky journey through the world of politics. If you’re not a subscriber yet, you can do so here, but my only.

TechnologyApril 8, 2026

I finally get the iPhone Air

I saw a lot of weird phones at Mobile World Congress last month: robot phones, cameras disguised as phones, phones for dogs. But the one that caught me most off guard was the one my friend (and Verge alum).

TechnologyApril 8, 2026

The AI RAM shortage is also driving up SSD prices

I thought the WD Black SN850X 2TB SSD in my gaming PC was pricey when I bought it for $173 in 2024, but now that same SSD costs $649, more than what I paid for most of the parts in my PC combined. The price on my WD Black drive nearly quadrupled since November 2025, and consumer SSDs across the board are seeing similar increases, much like with RAM: The 4TB version of the popular Samsung 990 Pro SSD previously cost $320, but will now run you nearly $1,000.

WorldApril 8, 2026

Europe cheers Trump’s Iran ceasefire

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called it “a moment of relief” and is set to travel to the Middle East on Wednesday to work with Gulf partners on making the reopening of the strait permanent. ” The ceasefire deal, struck after Trump initially warned that an “entire civilization would die” if Iran refused to reach an agreement, hinges on Tehran allowing safe passage through the critical Hormuz shipping route and advancing a 10-point framework presented by its government.

IndiaApril 8, 2026

9 of 10 work slips ‘fake’: Haryana stares at Rs 1,500 cr scam

Anil Vij pegs the Haryana labour scam at over Rs 1,500 crore, revealing 88% of work slips are fake. (File Photo) A fraud involving fake work slips in Haryana, being probed by a committee constituted by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, is emerging into a massive scam with Labour Minister Anil Vij pegging losses at over Rs 1500 crore. Acknowledging the scale of the scam, Vij indicated that the financial implications could reach Rs 1,500 crore for the last two years only and potentially escalate further as older records come under scrutiny.

IndiaApril 8, 2026

The real kingmakers: Why 2026 is the year of women voters

Therefore, our government has enacted a law providing 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies," Modi said. Welfare of women was also in focus as the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in Tamil Nadu unveiled its poll manifesto. The party announced it will provide women with a ₹ 8,000 coupon, which will help them buy/replace any electronic goods in their household.

WorldApril 8, 2026

North Korea tests ballistic missiles as tensions with Seoul escalate

North Korea fired several short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea on Wednesday in its second launch event in two days, South Korea’s military said. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the missiles lifted off from North Korea’s eastern coastal Wonsan area and flew about 240 kilometres each in a direction toward the North’s eastern waters. On Tuesday night, Jang Kum-chol, first vice minister at the North Korean foreign ministry, said South Korea would always remain the North’s “most hostile enemy state."

IndiaApril 8, 2026

Allu Arjun stuns in bald beast mode for Atlee’s Raaka, co-starring Deepika Padukone; fans compare avatar to Planet of the Apes

Exactly a year after announcing that Allu Arjun would star in a film directed by Atlee, Sun Pictures has unveiled the title and first look of the much-anticipated project on the actor’s 44th birthday on Wednesday. First teaser of Allu Arjun’s Raaka Fans were speculating everything from prehistoric beasts to aliens after the picture of a furry claw was teased on social media on Tuesday.

IndiaApril 8, 2026

US-Iran ceasefire offers relief, but Punjab’s ₹1,000-crore export hubs remain cautious as shipments stay stuck

The Association of Trade and Industrial Undertakings said exporters are grappling with widespread logistical challenges due to disruptions in cargo movement through the Strait of Hormuz.

IndiaApril 8, 2026

Pune civic body launches QR system to help more residents choose eco-friendly cremations over traditional wood pyres

Pune's Vaikuntha Crematorium handles a large number of cremations daily. “As of now, we see a 50 per cent shift to eco-friendly cremations, and the new initiative is projected to increase this even more,” she said.

WorldApril 8, 2026

Will AI doom office space to history?

Artificial intelligence's potential for disruption is being felt across multiple industries. Now commercial real estate is feeling the heat from what analysts say is a "paradigm shift".

BusinessApril 8, 2026

Silver rockets Rs 13,500/kg, gold gains Rs 3,700/10 gms as Iran war ceasefire lifts inflation worries. Right time to buy?

President Donald Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, easing concerns over energy-driven inflation. Earlier in the session, bullion had surged more than 3% to its highest level since March 19. For silver, he suggests buying above Rs 2,36,000 with a stop loss below Rs 2,30,000, targeting Rs 2,42,000–Rs 2,45,000.

ScienceApril 8, 2026

Scientists map the brain’s hidden wiring using RNA barcodes in major breakthrough

Researchers have developed a powerful new way to map how brain cells connect by tagging neurons with molecular "barcodes." We are approaching the brain the same way," said study leader Boxuan Zhao, a professor of cell and developmental biology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Potential To Transform Alzheimer's and Brain Disease Research Because it is both fast and scalable, Connectome-seq could significantly accelerate research into neurodegenerative diseases, psychiatric conditions and other brain disorders.

WorldApril 7, 2026

US seeks to deport Kilmar Ábrego García to Liberia despite new Costa Rica deal

US government attorneys on Tuesday told a federal judge the Department of Homeland Security still intends to deport Kilmar Ábrego García to Liberia, despite a new agreement with Costa Rica to accept deportees who cannot legally be returned to their home countries. Ábrego García has argued that if he is going to be deported, it should be to Costa Rica, which previously agreed to accept him.

BusinessApril 7, 2026

A year after 'Liberation Day,' Trump's tariffs are taking a toll on small businesses

PAULINA GAMINO: And so now we're talking about brand-new toys that maybe would have been $25 - now, it's like $40, $45 for a brand-new toy. According to an analysis of Census Bureau trade data by the small business advocacy group We Pay the Tariffs, the emergency tariffs Trump imposed last year have cost American businesses more than $150 billion. LUIS TORRES: You can see those comments of how those costs, those tariffs, you know, they've impacted them, causing increased selling prices, margin losses, also the uncertainty surrounding them.

TechnologyApril 7, 2026

Spotify’s Prompted Playlists can help you find new podcasts to listen to

On Tuesday, Spotify expanded its Prompted Playlists feature to include podcasts, an update that could make it easier for Premium users to find new shows to listen to. Prompted Playlists were originally launched as a beta feature in December, but previously only worked for music. My first prompt highlighted an issue that’s worth noting if you’re using this feature for podcasts — it will pull random episodes of shows, which could be an issue if a show is designed for chronological listening.

TechnologyApril 7, 2026

I wish this selfie phone case was better for selfies

It mirrors the middle of your main phone screen, making it easier to frame up selfies using your phone’s higher-quality rear cameras rather than the selfie camera. The Selfix case is on preorder now through Kickstarter, with a full retail price of $129 and pricing for backers listed at $79. As a reminder: It mirrors whatever is on your phone screen, so you could wind up giving the rest of the world a clear view of your banking app or whatever you’re looking at.

WorldApril 7, 2026

‘We still deserve due process,’ says Cambodian man deported by US to Eswatini

A Cambodian man deported by the US said he would have accepted being sent to Cambodia, but instead ended up imprisoned in Eswatini, a country he knew so little about that when he first read the name he.

IndiaApril 7, 2026

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: K.K. Rema eyes a second term in Vadakara as LDF confident of a comeback

Party activists are busy distributing watermelon juice in small paper cups to quench their thirst. Deepraj continues his speech, an announcement comes that Ms. Rema claims that she has tried to bring in projects in both rural and urban areas and mentions the floodlit stadium in the constituency as an example of her efforts to boost the sports sector.

IndiaApril 7, 2026

Telangana Food Safety Department demonstrates methods to identify adulterated food

Visitors at the ‘Eat Right Mela’ held at Nature Cure Hospital in Hyderabad on Monday (April 6, 2026) were drawn to two interactive stalls set up by the Telangana Food Safety Department, where officials demonstrated how common food items are often adulterated and how consumers can detect them using simple methods. The officials said such awareness is crucial as milk and dairy products are among the most commonly adulterated food items due to high demand.

OpinionApril 7, 2026

When I get abused just for dancing, it shows how far hatred of politicians has gone | Stella Creasy

The slogan “If I can’t dance, I don’t want to be part of your revolution” holds new meaning in a world where an MP simply singing along to Robyn is labelled a sign of national decline. A tweet celebrating a.

OpinionApril 7, 2026

Want to know capitalism’s endgame? Just look at private equity – it has captured our everyday lives | Hettie O'Brien

These companies now own everything from nurseries to care homes, squeezing vital services for profit while we foot the bill, says Hettie O’Brien, author of The Asset Class: How Private Equity Turned Capitalism Against Itself.

BusinessApril 6, 2026

Gas prices are high. What can you do about it?

With gasoline prices averaging above $4 a gallon nationally, drivers are grappling with a sharp rise in fuel costs. How can you get the most out of every fill-up? AILSA CHANG, HOST: We already know.

WorldApril 6, 2026

Artemis II mission enters moon's gravitational influence

The astronauts on the Artemis II mission have reached the moon's gravitational sphere, meaning the spacecraft is more strongly affected by the moon's gravity than Earth's, NASA said on Monday. While entering the moon's gravitational influence, the Orion capsule was about 63,000 kilometers (39,000 miles) from the moon and about 232,000 miles from Earth, a NASA official said.

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