RS Chairman accepts merger of 7 AAP MPs with BJP

NEW DELHI: (Apr 27) Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan on Monday officially accepted the merger of seven Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MPs with the BJP, reducing the strength of Arvind Kejriwal’s party in the Upper House to three. After this transition, the BJP’s strength in the Upper House has increased to 113. Raghav Chadha,… Continue reading RS Chairman accepts merger of 7 AAP MPs with BJP

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Ladakh leaders seek direct talks with HM Amit Shah after LG announces sub-committee meeting on May 22

LEH: (Apr 27) The Leh Apex Body (LAB) called for direct, “decision-level” talks with Union Home Minister Amit Shah during his visit here next week, describing the scheduled May 22 sub-committee meeting as “inadequate” for resolving the region’s long-pending issues. The reaction came after Lt Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena announced on Sunday that the Ministry… Continue reading Ladakh leaders seek direct talks with HM Amit Shah after LG announces sub-committee meeting on May 22

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PM to reach Sikkim on Monday to attend 50 years of statehood ceremony, launch Rs 4,000 cr projects

GANGTOK: (Apr 27) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to reach Sikkim on Monday for a two-day tour, during which he will hold a roadshow, attend the closing ceremony of 50 years of statehood and launch projects worth Rs 4,000 crore, officials said. Elaborate security arrangements have been put in place in the state capital… Continue reading PM to reach Sikkim on Monday to attend 50 years of statehood ceremony, launch Rs 4,000 cr projects

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Indian Envoy to Saudi Arabia congratulates Petra Menander upon appointment as Swedish Envoy to India

Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], April 24 : Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Suhel Khan congratulated Petra Menander, Ambassador of Sweden to Saudi Arabia upon her appointment as the next Swedish Ambassador to India. Khan and Menander exchanged views on the regional situation. In a post on X, the Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia said, “Ambassador Dr.… Continue reading Indian Envoy to Saudi Arabia congratulates Petra Menander upon appointment as Swedish Envoy to India

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TIME to Bring ‘TIME100 Next’ to India for the first time in partnership with Reliance

New York [US], April 24 : TIME will launch TIME100 Next India, a new edition of its TIME100 Next franchise, recognizing the next generation of Indian leaders whose work and vision are shaping the future, in partnership with Reliance. The announcement was made on stage during the annual TIME100 Gala in New York City on… Continue reading TIME to Bring ‘TIME100 Next’ to India for the first time in partnership with Reliance

OpenAI launches ChatGPT 5.5, positions it as a smarter-faster AI that handles work from start to finish

New Delhi [India], April 24 : OpenAI on Thursday unveiled GPT-5.5, calling it its smartest and most intuitive model yet and claimed that it is the next step toward letting AI actually do the work, not just talk about it. Unlike earlier versions that needed careful step-by-step instructions, GPT-5.5 can take on messy, multi-part tasks… Continue reading OpenAI launches ChatGPT 5.5, positions it as a smarter-faster AI that handles work from start to finish

Kumble and Harbhajan hail Samson”s hundred, cite context and game awareness

CHENNAI: (Apr 24) Spin legends Anil Kumble and Harbhajan Singh hailed Sanju Samson’s hundred against Mumbai Indians here as one of the finest in terms of game awareness and context, as Chennai Super Kings returned to winning ways in the ongoing IPL. Samson scored his second century of the 2026 IPL season on Thursday, smashing… Continue reading Kumble and Harbhajan hail Samson”s hundred, cite context and game awareness

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American actor-director Maggie Gyllenhaal to head Venice Film Festival’s jury

LOS ANGELES: (Apr 24) American actor-filmmaker Maggie Gyllenhaal will preside over the international competition jury at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival. Known for her movies such as “The Lost Daughter”, “The Bride!” and “Crazy Heart”, Gyllenhaal will lead the jury that awards the Golden Lion for Best Film and other official awards at the… Continue reading American actor-director Maggie Gyllenhaal to head Venice Film Festival’s jury

Islamabad remains shut for heavy traffic amid uncertainty over US-Iran talks

ISLAMABAD: (Apr 24) Pakistan’s capital Islamabad continues to remain closed for heavy traffic on Friday as authorities await the possible visit of top leaders of the US and Iran for peace talks, which were stalled due to differences on key issues. The administrations of the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi had closed all major… Continue reading Islamabad remains shut for heavy traffic amid uncertainty over US-Iran talks

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HC rejects Pawan Khera’s anticipatory bail plea over allegations against Assam CM’s wife

GUWAHATI: (Apr 24) The Gauhati High Court on Friday rejected an anticipatory bail petition of Congress leader Pawan Khera in connection with his allegations that Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife possessed multiple passports and undisclosed properties abroad. The single bench of Justice Parthiv Jyoti Saikia rejected Khera’s anticipatory bail application filed on Monday… Continue reading HC rejects Pawan Khera’s anticipatory bail plea over allegations against Assam CM’s wife

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