Praful Hinge Reveals First-Ball Plan for Sooryavanshi Wicket
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s debutant pacer Praful Hinge stunned IPL 2026 by taking three wickets in his opening over against Rajasthan Royals, dismissing Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for a golden duck on the very first ball of RR’s chase at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium. Hinge, Player of the Match with 4/34, disclosed he had “manifested”
PM Modi Warns Against Delaying Women’s Reservation Bill
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged cross-party consensus on the Women’s Reservation Bill ahead of Parliament’s April 16 session, calling any postponement a “gross injustice” to India’s women and democracy’s vibrancy. In an op-ed and X post, Modi described the 33% quota in Lok Sabha/State Assemblies as a “21st-century milestone,” stressing
UP Govt Hikes Minimum Wages After Noida Protests, Effective April 1
Uttar Pradesh Labour Department revised minimum wages across unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled categories following protests in Noida and surrounding industrial belts, incorporating Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) based on CPI index 425. Daily rates now stand at ₹435.14 (unskilled), ₹478.65 (semi-skilled), and ₹536.16 (skilled) for 74 scheduled employments, up from prior
JD Vance: ‘Lot of Progress’ in US-Iran Talks, But Ball in Tehran’s Court
US Vice President JD Vance revealed “a lot of progress” emerged from the 21-hour Islamabad peace talks with Iran, but Tehran fell short of crossing key red lines, placing the onus on them to advance toward a deal. In a Fox News interview, Vance—leading alongside Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner—said
West Asia Conflict Escalates: US Blockade, Israeli Strikes, Iranian Retaliation
April 13, 2026 Highlights – US naval blockade of Iran commenced amid $103 oil surge; Israeli jets hit Tehran missile sites, killing 12 IRGC; Iran fired 50+ drones at US bases in UAE, all intercepted. Key Developments Oil volatility grips markets; India secures Gulf LNG amid Jaishankar’s UAE thanks.
Oil Surges Past $100 as US–Iran Talks Collapse, Triggering Global Energy Shock
Talks Fail, Markets React Swiftly Global oil prices surged sharply above the $100 per barrel mark after high-stakes talks between the United States and Iran ended in a stalemate, reigniting fears of prolonged conflict in West Asia. The breakdown of negotiations has intensified geopolitical tensions, sending immediate shockwaves through global
How Can We Ever Forget: A Nation’s Eternal Debt to Jallianwala Bagh Martyrs
A Tribute That Echoes Through Time As the nation remembers one of the darkest chapters in its history, Droupadi Murmu paid heartfelt tribute to the martyrs of the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, stating that a grateful India will always remain indebted to their sacrifice. Her words serve as a reminder that
A Voice Falls Silent, A Legacy Echoes Forever
The End of an Era in Indian Music India bid an emotional farewell to Asha Bhosle, one of its most iconic and versatile voices, who passed away in Mumbai at the age of 92. Her death marks not just the loss of a singer, but the closing chapter of an
Vaishali Loses Grip on Lead After Costly Defeat to Zhu Jiner
India’s Grandmaster R Vaishali suffered a major blow in her campaign at the 2026 Women’s Candidates Tournament after losing to China’s Zhu Jiner in Round 12. The defeat came at a critical stage, with Vaishali entering the round as the sole leader. The loss not only halted her momentum but
India’s Rising Shuttler Ayush Settles for Silver at Badminton Asia Championships
India’s young badminton talent Ayush delivered a remarkable performance at the Badminton Asia Championships, finishing with a silver medal after an impressive campaign. Entering the tournament as a relatively lesser-known name, he quickly established himself as a serious contender with a string of confident wins. His journey to the final
