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Mr. Doval held meetings with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan, Energy Minister Abdulaziz bin Salman and National Security Advisor Musaed Al-Aiban

A viral video of a Sunrisers Hyderabad fan performing a lemon ritual during an IPL match coincided with Shivam Dube's dismissal, sparking 'black magic' accusations. An unverified letter claiming CSK complained to the IPL has also circulated. Former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi alleged similar past incidents involving team owners.

Congress claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is “simply incapable” of the overhaul of India’s diplomatic engagement strategy that is needed

The Court was hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by the 'Kusteeveer Khashaba Jadhav Foundation', founded by his son Ranjeet Jadhav

This combination of factors has led many buyers to defer or scale down big-ticket purchases during the auspicious occasion

The flight subsequently returned to Hubballi. Airline rules out technical snag.

Preliminary investigation revealed that the accused were acting as local handlers of foreign-based gangsters involved in drug trafficking and supply of illegal weapons, Mr. Yadav said

At least three local train services were held up due to the disruption, the spokesperson added

The South Korean President began his three-day state visit to India on Sunday (April 19, 2026) to bolster bilateral ties in trade, defence and critical technologies

Ground visits by The Hindu across Delhi revealed that despite laws meant to regulate the sale of corrosive substances, acid remains easily accessible without ID proof or any inquiry into the purpose of purchase.

A US jet downed over Iran caused turmoil in the White House. President Donald Trump pushed for immediate rescue of two missing airmen. Officials planned a complex mission to retrieve them from Iranian territory. One airman was quickly recovered. The second was rescued after over 24 hours behind enemy lines. This averted a major setback for the administration.

Indira Parthasarathy’s novel explores student activism’s decline in post-Independence Tamil Nadu through Kesavan’s journey

USCIS Director Joseph Edlow has declared a 'full-scale war' on immigration fraud, warning that past Green Card approvals are being re-examined for any signs of deception. The agency is committed to rigorous vetting, emphasizing that compliance with immigration laws is paramount for those seeking residency or citizenship. New tip lines are active to report suspected fraud.

Aronyak Ghosh achieved his long-awaited Grandmaster title after a remarkable performance at the 23rd BCC Open 2026 in Bangkok. The 22-year-old's journey, marked by his father's dedication and the family's financial sacrifices, culminated in securing his third GM norm. This achievement signifies the success of years of commitment to the game, with chess now being Aronyak's primary focus.

Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are expected to continue being volatile in the coming days on uncertainty related to the US-Iran war and inflation data this week, says Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity Research at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd.

The UAE has requested a US financial safety net amid concerns that an Iran war could severely damage its economy and investor confidence. Talks included a currency-swap line proposal, as the UAE fears needing to use other currencies for transactions if dollar shortages arise.

The person posing as an IAS officer has been arrested by Bengaluru Police, following a complaint by a medical shop owner

Enforcement Directorate officials conducted raids across Bengaluru on Monday, targeting premises linked to the sons of Karnataka Congress MLA N A Harris, Mohammed Haris Nalapad and Omar Farook Nalapad. The searches are part of a money laundering investigation connected to a 2017 cryptocurrency case involving alleged bitcoin theft by hacker Srikrishna Ramesh alias Sriki.