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A Quarter-Final for the Ages In one of the most dramatic nights of European football this season, Bayern Munich produced a stunning late comeback to defeat Real Madrid and secure a place in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals. The German giants edged a thrilling second leg 4-3, sealing a 6-4

Optimism surges across West Asia as Israel and Lebanon advance direct ceasefire negotiations, marking the first high-level talks since 1993 and potentially easing the six-week conflict with Iran-backed Hezbollah. US-mediated discussions in Washington yielded commitments for further bilateral meetings, with Israel’s security cabinet weighing a truce announcement amid broader US-Iran

The Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) defended restrictions on women aged 10-50 entering Sabarimala Temple before a nine-judge Supreme Court bench on April 15, 2026, claiming such visits contradict Lord Ayyappa’s identity as a “Naishtika Brahmachari” (eternal celibate). TDB counsel argued the exclusion passes Article 14’s reasonable classification test, as it

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin led a dramatic statewide black flag protest on April 16, 2026, publicly burning a copy of the draft Delimitation Bill outside DMK headquarters in Chennai. He branded it a “black law” designed to suppress southern states’ parliamentary voice amid the ongoing special Parliament session.

West Asia tensions escalate on April 16, 2026, as US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz disrupts oil flows, entering Day 30 of the Iran-Israel-US conflict despite a fragile two-week ceasefire nearing its April 22 expiry. Islamabad talks collapsed without deal, with VP JD Vance’s 15-point proposal rejected by

A three-day special Parliament session kicks off April 16, 2026, with BJP-led NDA pushing the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, Delimitation Bill, and Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill to expand Lok Sabha seats and activate women’s quota. Opposition INDIA bloc slams it as a ploy favoring northern states, urging all-party talks.

Nashik Police uncover a shocking organized racket at TCS’s BPO unit, with seven male employees allegedly grooming and harassing female colleagues amid attempted religious conversions. Nine FIRs filed since March 26, leading to eight arrests including an HR manager who dismissed complaints. The image depicts TCS Nashik office and arrested

A Spell That Changed the Game In a contest where momentum kept shifting, it was Noor Ahmad who brought control, clarity, and ultimately victory for Chennai Super Kings. His match-winning spell against Kolkata Knight Riders was not just impactful — it was decisive. Returning figures of 3 for 21, Noor

A Voyage That Symbolises More Than Cargo In a moment that goes beyond routine maritime movement, the India-flagged LPG vessel Jag Vikram has successfully reached Kandla Port, carrying 20,400 metric tonnes of LPG after navigating the volatile Strait of Hormuz. This is not just the arrival of a shipment —it

High-stakes US-Iran negotiations intensify in Islamabad as President Donald Trump demands immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint for 20% of global oil flows. Iran counters with preconditions like frozen asset releases and Lebanon ceasefire guarantees, stalling progress amid recent Israel-Iran conflicts. Why Strait of Hormuz Matters