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Renowned Indian photographer Raghu Rai died at 83 in New Delhi after battling cancer. Known for documenting India’s socio-political landscape, he captured historic events and iconic personalities, leaving behind an extraordinary visual legacy spanning over six decades

Three people were injured after a speeding TGRTC bus rammed into a water tanker on Janwada Road near Mookila, Hyderabad outskirts. The driver was rescued from the cabin, victims hospitalized, traffic disrupted briefly, and authorities are investigating the cause

Shots fired outside a White House event in Washington DC caused panic as Secret Service swiftly secured Donald Trump. The shooter was apprehended, officials confirmed, and the Correspondents Dinner was postponed following law enforcement advice.

Gunshots reported at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner caused panic and evacuation, with President Donald Trump and officials moved to safety. Authorities confirmed the suspect was apprehended, while investigations continue into the incident

The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has approved a major scoring reform, replacing the traditional 3x21-point format with a 3x15-point system starting January 2027. The decision aims to make matches shorter and more engaging while easing physical strain on players.

A 17-year-old boy working at a livestock farm in Karachi has died after contracting the Congo virus, marking the first confirmed fatality of the disease this year. The patient was admitted with a high fever and later tested positive for Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever (CCHF).

The Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project in Tamil Nadu has initiated the "spillage to open reactor" phase for unit three, a key step in its commissioning process. This phase involves flushing safety systems and coolant pipelines with light water to ensure operational readiness.

Pakistan has successfully launched its third indigenous electro-optical satellite, EO-3, from China’s Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre. The satellite is expected to revolutionise urban planning, disaster management, food security, and environmental protection.

TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee launched a scathing attack on the BJP during a rally in Hooghly, alleging that the party has deployed its entire Union cabinet and state leaders to influence the West Bengal assembly elections. She predicted a strong TMC performance in the first phase of polls.

BJP MLA Anupama Jaiswal from Bahraich suffered minor burn injuries while burning an effigy of Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav during a protest over women’s reservation. The incident occurred during the BJP’s ‘Mahila Janaakrosh March’ near the district magistrate’s residence. F

Telangana’s decade-long high-growth model kept the economic cycle dynamic—wages, welfare and investment drove circulation. Today, policy shifts and reduced household cash flow are slowing the cycle, weakening demand, rural incomes and employment

Sunrisers Hyderabad chased down a 229-run target to beat Rajasthan Royals by five wickets despite Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s explosive 103. Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma led the charge in a high-scoring IPL encounter in Jaipur

The controversy over students being allegedly forced to remove their sacred thread (janeu) during the Common Entrance Test (CET) has spread from Bengaluru to Chikkaballapur, where a fresh incident was reported at Nagarjuna College.

Thousands of Palestinians participated in municipal elections in Gaza for the first time in 20 years, with voting limited to Deir al-Balah while parallel polls were held across the West Bank. The Palestinian Central Elections Commission reported over 1.3 million eligible voters across the territories.

The Congress has strongly criticised AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal after seven Rajya Sabha MPs, including Raghav Chadha, defected to the BJP. Leaders like Sandeep Dikshit and Sukhpal Singh Khaira accused Kejriwal of abandoning the party’s founding principles and focusing on money-driven politics.

President Donald Trump announced that US negotiators would not travel to Pakistan for talks with Iran, asserting that Washington holds the upper hand in the conflict. His remarks followed the departure of Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi from Islamabad after meetings with Pakistan’s leadership.

The Election Commission of India has directed enhanced security measures for the second phase of Assembly elections in West Bengal on April 29. Over 2,300 companies of central forces will be deployed, with the highest concentration in North and South 24 Parganas.

KL Rahul stunned fans with a breathtaking 152 runs off 67 balls against Punjab Kings, marking the highest individual score by an Indian in IPL history. Meanwhile, the cricketer’s wife Athiya Shetty and her brother Ahan Shetty celebrated Rahul’s achievement on social media.

The NDA has strongly criticised the Opposition’s move to seek the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, calling it an act of frustration after repeated electoral defeats.

Actress Tara Sutaria delighted fans by sharing a childhood throwback photo on Instagram, showing herself with just two teeth and a bunny-like grin. The actress often engages followers with personal updates, including moments with her pets Pookie and Watson.

Axis Bank reported a slight reduction in its workforce at the close of FY26, attributing the decline to productivity gains from sustained technology investments. Managing Director Amitabh Chaudhry emphasised that the headcount optimisation reflects the bank’s long-term digital transformation strategy rather than targeted cuts.

Punjab Kings scripted history by chasing down 265 to defeat Delhi Capitals in an IPL thriller. Despite KL Rahul’s 152, PBKS rode on strong contributions from their top order to register the highest successful chase in T20 history

Telugu short film The 3rd, directed by K A Muni Suresh Pillai, has been selected for the Dadasaheb Phalke Film Festival 2026, the film explores academic pressure through a narrative inspired by Newton’s Third Law of Motion

Chennai Super Kings will aim to continue their winning run when they face Gujarat Titans, who are struggling for consistency. Both teams are level on points, making the IPL clash crucial for their playoff hopes