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Apr

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Trump announces US to ‘blockade all ships entering or leaving Hormuz’

New Delhi: Donald Trump announced that the US would begin blocking all ships attempting to enter or leave the Strait of Hormuz, following the collapse of US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad. Trump’s announcement comes just hours after diplomatic discussions between the US and Iran ended without a resolution. Trump issues warning to Iran  In a series of posts on Truth Social, Trump warned that US forces would immediately initiate a blockade on the vital waterway, which is crucial for global oil shipments. "At some point, we will reach an ‘ALL BEING ALLOWED TO GO IN, ALL BEING ALLOWED TO GO…

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Apr

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Sports

Asha Bhosle dies: From Sachin Tendulkar to Anil Kumble, cricket fraternity pays tribute to legendary singer

New Delhi: Cricketers paid their tribute to legendary singer Asha Bhosle, who passed away on Sunday, April 12, due to multiple organ failure. Bhosle had been admitted to the Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai on Saturday evening. She was 92. "My mother passed away today. People can pay their last respects to her at 11 am tomorrow at Casa Grande, Lower Parel, where she lived. Her last rites will be performed at 4 pm tomorrow at Shivaji Park," her son Anand Bhosle said. Cricketers pay their respect to the singing legend Meanwhile, the cricket fraternity has mourned the death of…

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Apr

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Lifestyle

Tired of stuck zippers? This 10-second pencil trick is a total game-changer |

A common graphite pencil offers a simple solution for stuck zippers. Rubbing pencil lead on zipper teeth creates a dry lubricant. This prevents snagging and protects fabric. We have all been there. You are running out the door, already five minutes late, when your favourite winter jacket suddenly decides to stage a protest. The zipper slider reaches a halfway point and simply refuses to budge, leaving you trapped or exposed to the cold. While the common reaction is to pull with all your might, this often leads to a broken pull tab or a permanently derailed track. However, a growing…

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Apr

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Ayush Shetty’s dream run at Badminton Asia Championships ends with silver after loss to Shi Yu Qi in final

New Delhi: Rising Indian sensation Ayush Shetty settled for a silver medal at the Badminton Asia Championship after going down to reigning world champion Shi Yu Qi in the final in Ningbo on Sunday, April 12. Giant killer Shetty could not find his rhythm as he went down to the World No.2 Chinese star in just over 40 minutes, going down by 8-21, 10-21. While Shetty could not bring home the gold, he has already rewritten history for India. The 20-year-old from Mangalore is only the second Indian men's singles player to have reached the final of the tournament since…

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Apr

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The government has called a special three-day session of Parliament from April 16 to 18, during which it is set to introduce a Constitutional Amendment Bill aimed at implementing the women’s reservation law ahead of the 2029 Lok Sabha elections.

The government has called a special three-day session of Parliament from April 16 to 18, during which it is set to introduce a Constitutional Amendment Bill aimed at implementing the women’s reservation law ahead of the 2029 Lok Sabha elections.   Ahead of the session, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has issued a three-line whip to its Members of Parliament in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, directing them to remain present throughout the proceedings. MPs have been instructed to strictly adhere to the whip, with no leave permitted during the three days.   Pertinently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi,…

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Apr

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Sports

LSG vs GT live cricket score: Lucknow look to maintain winning run against shaky Gujarat

Lucknow: The stage is set for the 19th game of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026, the clash sees Lucknow Super Giants taking on Gujarat Titans at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. It is worth noting that both sides will be coming into the game on the back of brilliant performances and wins, and both sides will aim to maintain their winning run. LSG registered a thrilling victory against Kolkata Knight Riders as Mukul Choudhary pulled off an exceptional performance in the middle order. The side currently sits in fifth place in the standings with two wins and one…

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Apr

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Entertainment

Film industry mourns Asha Bhosle’s death

Heartfelt tributes poured in from across the film industry for legendary singer Asha Bhosle, who breathe her last on Sunday following multi-organ failure at Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital. She was 92.   Celebrities, including veteran actor-politician Hema Malini, Oscar winner AR Rahman, superstar Akshay Kumar, filmmaker Karan Johar, actors JR NTR and Vicky, paid homage to the late singer on social media.   Hema reflected on her deep emotional bond with Bhosle. "She has made many of my songs so popular with her unique voice and style. I had a very special relationship with both Lata ji and Asha ji,…

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Apr

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Sports

Matheesha Pathirana set to join KKR after being granted NOC by Sri Lanka Cricket

New Delhi: In a major development for Kolkata Knight Riders, the side’s marquee pacer, Sri Lanka’s Matheesha Pathirana, is all set to join the side after he was handed an NOC by SLC (Sri Lanka Cricket). Pathirana has cleared the mandatory fitness test and will soon be linking up with KKR in the IPL 2026. According to ESPNcricinfo, Pathirana has sufficiently recovered from his injuries and will join the KKR camp on April 17. He will be available for selection for KKR’s clash against table topper Rajasthan Royals on April 19.  It is worth noting that the Sri Lanka pacer…

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Apr

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MI vs RCB: What is Virat Kohli’s record against MI in IPL?

Mumbai: The stage is set for the 20th game of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026. Mumbai Indians will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. In one of the most highly anticipated clashes of the season, both MI and RCB will hope to put in a good showing in the upcoming game.  While Royal Challengers Bengaluru have enjoyed good form in the season so far, Mumbai Indians have looked quite shaky at times. Currently, RCB sits in third place in the standings with two wins and one loss in three matches. With four points…

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Apr

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World

‘Deal makes no difference, sweeping the Strait’: Trump downplays Iran talks as US warships cross Hormuz

Washington: Reiterating once again that the United States (US) is winning the war against Iran, President Donald Trump said on Saturday (local time) that it doesn't matter to him if the Iranian sides makes a deal with him or not, as the outcome of the conflict has already been decided. His remarks came after the US and Iran held talks in Pakistan's capital of Islamabad to cease all hostilities in the Middle East. Speaking to reporters outside the White House, the American leader also said that the US military has started clearing the Strait of Hormuz, which has become the…

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