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US Navy Secretary John Phelan resigns as Iran’s naval blockade continues

US Navy Secretary John Phelan resigns as Iran’s naval blockade continues

Washington: Amid clouds of uncertainty over the ongoing tensions with Iran, the Pentagon on Wednesday (local time) announced that US Secretary of Navy John Phelan will leave the office "immediately". However, it didn't provide an explanation behind Phelan's sudden exit. "Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan is departing the administration, effective immediately," Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said in a statement on X (formerly Twitter). "On behalf of the Secretary of War and Deputy Secretary of War, we are grateful to Secretary Phelan for his service to the Department and the United States Navy." "We wish him well in his…
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Samay Rainaโ€™s โ€˜Still Aliveโ€™ hits 53.4M views to top world charts

Samay Rainaโ€™s โ€˜Still Aliveโ€™ hits 53.4M views to top world charts

After a year-long hiatus following the โ€œIndia's Got Latentโ€ controversy, comedian Samay Raina has staged a historic comeback. His debut YouTube special, "Still Alive," has shattered global records by surpassing 53.4 million views. ย  This milestone makes it the most-watched full-length stand-up special in the world from a single upload, marking the first time a comedian has held this specific global record on a single platform. ย  โ€œStill Aliveโ€ also marks Raina's first official stand-up special. In the 1-hour and 21-minute-long performance, he speaks candidly about the โ€œIndia's Got Latentโ€ controversy, his one-year break from public appearances, personal and financial…
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Jacob Bethell defends IPL stint after Alastair Cook’s criticism, explains his preferred batting position

Jacob Bethell defends IPL stint after Alastair Cook’s criticism, explains his preferred batting position

Bengaluru: Jacob Bethell has made it clear that he prefers to bat at No. 3 in the England set-up, a position where he scored his maiden Test century earlier this year. Although speculation about him opening the batting for England against New Zealand has been swirling, Bethell has emphasised his commitment to the No. 3 spot. The youngster explained his preference for No. 3, noting that it suits his game perfectly. Bethell also acknowledged that moving up the order, similar to Joe Root's switch to opening in the 2013 Ashes, could be an option, but stressed that No. 3 is…
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Called out ‘kallo, kali’: Meet Hema Gill, ‘that terrace girl’, who shattered trolls with her impeccable terrace walk and landed a Guru Randhawa video |

Called out ‘kallo, kali’: Meet Hema Gill, ‘that terrace girl’, who shattered trolls with her impeccable terrace walk and landed a Guru Randhawa video |

Hema Gill, the "terrace video girl," defied narrow beauty standards in India by embracing her dusky skin and confidence. Rejected for modeling due to her height and skin tone, she created her own runway online. Her viral terrace walks led to brand deals and a music video with Guru Randhawa, proving self-belief can challenge societal norms. Social media has the power to make or break the dreams that people set for themselves.Content creators often post photos and videos that turn them into overnight sensations - but, like a coin with two sides, sharing multimedia online comes with its own set…
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Congress leader and former Member of Parliament (MP) TN Prathapan has moved the Supreme Court challenging the televised address delivered by Prime Minister Narendra Modi aired by public service broadcaster Doordarshan on April 18.

Congress leader and former Member of Parliament (MP) TN Prathapan has moved the Supreme Court challenging the televised address delivered by Prime Minister Narendra Modi aired by public service broadcaster Doordarshan on April 18.

ย  Congress leader and former Member of Parliament (MP) TN Prathapan has moved the Supreme Court challenging the televised address delivered by Prime Minister Narendra Modi aired by public service broadcaster Doordarshan on April 18. ย  According to the plea, the Prime Minister delivered the address at around 8:30 PM on April 18, shortly after the political developments surrounding the Nari Shakti Vandan Bill, during which he criticised several opposition parties by name.The plea has alleged misuse of government-controlled television channels to criticise opposition parties during an active election period, an act which Prathapan has claimed is a violation of…
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Jofra Archer set new IPL record for Rajasthan Royals after three-wicket haul against LSG

Jofra Archer set new IPL record for Rajasthan Royals after three-wicket haul against LSG

Lucknow: Ace pacer Jofra Archer claimed three wickets as Rajasthan Royals beat Lucknow Super Giants by 40 runs at the Ekana Stadium. With that, the England international has become the leading wicket-taker for Rajasthan in IPL history. He broke Shane Watsonโ€™s record with the 68th wicket for the franchise. Yuzvendra Chahal, Siddharth Trivedi and Shane Warne rank third, fourth and fifth, respectively.ย  Meanwhile, Jofra dismissed Aiden Markram for a duck in the powerplay, before dismissing Mayank Yadav and Mohsin Khan in the death overs. With that, Rajasthan have picked up a comfortable win and moved to second on the IPL…
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Trump claims Iran halts execution of eight women protesters at his request: ‘I very much appreciate it’

Trump claims Iran halts execution of eight women protesters at his request: ‘I very much appreciate it’

Washington: A major development has emerged amid the ongoing tensions in the Middle East as US President Donald Trump claimed that Iran has suspended the execution of eight women protesters who were facing the death penalty. Posting on Truth Social, Trump described it as "very good news" and said the punishment of the protesters had been put on hold following his intervention. According to Trump, four of the eight women will be released immediately, while the remaining four will serve a one-month prison term instead of facing execution. He said Iran's leadership accepted his request and cancelled the proposed punishment.…
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Rajasthan Royals move to second on points table after thrashing LSG in low-scoring affair in IPL 2026

Rajasthan Royals move to second on points table after thrashing LSG in low-scoring affair in IPL 2026

Lucknow: Rajasthan Royals defeated Lucknow Super Giants by 40 runs at the Ekana Stadium in the ongoing IPL 2026. On a surface that was tough on the batters from the get go, the visitors struggled early on. Young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who is known for his rapid starts, also failed to keep up with the momentum, playing a maiden over, before getting out to Mohsin Khan in the fourth over of the game. Dhruv Jurel soon followed suit, registering a golden duck. Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, on the other hand, found some momentum early on, but failed to capitalise on his start,…
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Iran says reopening of Strait of Hormuz ‘impossible’ amid US blockade, calls it ‘ceasefire violation’

Iran says reopening of Strait of Hormuz ‘impossible’ amid US blockade, calls it ‘ceasefire violation’

Tehran: Iran on Wednesday (April 22) said that the Islamic Republic would not reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz as long as the US naval blockade remains in place, describing it as a "blatant violation of the ceasefire." Reopening of Strait of Hormuz 'impossible'ย  Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, in a post on X, said the ceasefire can only hold if it is respected in full, warning that ongoing actions at sea undermine its credibility.ย "A complete ceasefire only makes sense if it is not violated by the maritime blockade and the hostage-taking of the worldโ€™s economy, and if…
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Chelsea announce new interim coach after sacking Liam Rosenior following 5 straight defeats in Premier League

Chelsea announce new interim coach after sacking Liam Rosenior following 5 straight defeats in Premier League

London: Chelsea have sacked head coach Liam Rosenior after the club suffered five consecutive defeats in the Premier League, for the first time in 114 years. Earlier, the club management offered tremendous support to the English manager, but after an embarrassing 3-0 defeat to Brighton and Hove Albion in the league, things changed drastically as the higher authority called for a high-profile meeting. During the meeting, it was decided to relieve Rosenior from his duty. Meanwhile, as things stand, the London-based club are seventh on the points table and are seven points behind a possible UEFA Champions League spot.ย  โ€œChelsea…
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