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US military's growing reliance on SpaceX's Starlink network is raising operational concerns following recent disruptions. A Navy test in August 2025 caused a global Starlink outage, impacting unmanned ship visibility and highlighting risks of depending on a single provider for critical services.

According to the latest wealth rankings, Adani’s net worth has reached $92.6 billion, placing him ahead of Ambani, whose fortune is estimated at $90.8 billion. This shift has positioned Adani at the top spot both in India and across Asia.

Gabrielle Union’s short but powerful reaction to Megan Thee Stallion’s Broadway performance highlights the impact of the rapper’s transition into theater. Taking on a historic role in Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Megan has delivered high-energy performances while navigating intense physical demands. A recent health scare briefly interrupted her run, but her quick recovery and commitment to return underline her determination. Union’s praise captures the audience sentiment, as Megan’s Broadway journey blends risk, resilience, and standout stage presence.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticized the Opposition's stance on the Women's Reservation Bill and delimitation, accusing them of promoting a divisive North-South narrative. He asserted that delimitation would ensure fair representation for all states, including southern ones, and refuted claims of any loss in their parliamentary seats.

Rajasthan Royals team manager Romi Bhinder has been fined Rs 1 lakh by the BCCI for breaching match-day regulations by using a mobile phone in the team dugout during an IPL fixture. The Anti-Corruption Unit found his response to a showcause notice unsatisfactory, leading to the penalty and a warning for the first-time offense.

Filmmaker Vipul Amrutlal Shah has won a 16-year-old cheque dishonour case related to his 2009 film London Dreams. Shah's company provided financial aid to complete the movie, but the repayment cheque bounced. The Andheri Metropolitan Magistrate Court convicted producers PJ Singh and Gita Bhalla Singh, ordering them to pay within 90 days or face nine months imprisonment.

Iran has announced the Strait of Hormuz is fully open for commercial vessels. This decision is linked to a ceasefire in Lebanon. The passage will be open for the remaining truce period on a coordinated route. Previously, Iran had restricted passage to certain vessels. A separate US-Iran ceasefire is also nearing its end.

Mike Vrabel, the New England Patriots’ head coach, and the former New York Times’ reporter and insider, Dianna Russini, continue to be a topic of discussion as their alleged affair rumors swirl now. While Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini have denied affair rumors, things have gotten worse as the popular NFL insider stepped down from her job at The Athletic. Amid this, there has been a new allegation against them.

India is set to witness a historic chess moment as young prodigies Dommaraju Gukesh and Vaishali Rameshbabu vie for World Championship titles. Gukesh is the reigning champion, while Vaishali faces the formidable Ju Wenjun. FIDE is now seeking bids for host cities, with a potential for both matches to be held concurrently, creating an unprecedented dual championship event.

Aditya Dhar's 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' is a box office sensation, with Rakesh Bedi's character, Jameel Jamali, a Pakistani politician revealed as a 45-year undercover Indian agent, captivating audiences. A viral AI clip imagines Jamali confessing his true identity to his daughter, leaving viewers stunned and questioning its authenticity. The film has achieved a historic Rs 1000 crore net in India.

Boris Cherny, creator of Claude Code, predicts traditional coding tools like VS Code and Xcode will soon be obsolete. He believes AI agents will soon handle entire development workflows, rendering current IDEs unnecessary. This shift will redefine software engineers into 'builders' who orchestrate AI, requiring adaptability and early experimentation from professionals.

Rahul Gandhi attacked the Women's Reservation Bill, calling it a political maneuver to alter India's electoral map rather than empower women. He alleged the government aims to weaken the political voice of OBCs and Dalits through constituency restructuring, vowing opposition to this "anti-national" move.

Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, Rakesh Bedi, and Sara Arjun, has made box office history by crossing Rs. 1,100 crore in India net collections, the first Hindi film ever to achieve this milestone. On Day 30, the film's cumulative India net stands at Rs. 1,103.51 crore, with a worldwide gross of Rs. 1,737.74 crore across 4,64,059 shows globally. Week 1 delivered a record Rs. 674.17 crore, including a Rs. 90 crore opening day, the biggest in Hindi film history. Stay updated with live Day 30 tracking, all weekly breakdowns, and the complete story of the film that rewrote Hindi cinema's box office rulebook.

The Jharkhand Academic Council has declared the JAC Class 9 result 2026, with an overall pass percentage of 99.17%. Over 4.06 lakh students cleared the exam, with girls slightly outperforming boys. Most districts recorded above 98% results, reflecting strong performance. Students can check scores online or via SMS using their roll details.

Lok Sabha to vote on three key bills at 4 p.m.; PM Narendra Modi and Amit Shah on Thursday, April 16, told the Lok Sabha that the Bills to amend the women’s reservation law and a fresh delimitation exercise will keep current proportional representation of southern States intact.

The Prime Minister said no one should remain under the illusion that they are giving something to the women of this country as reservation in legislatures is their right

Simultaneous searches began at his house on Manoharpukur Road and his election office around 6 a.m., they said. The reason behind the searches was not immediately known

Homoeopathic Academy of Research and Charities has worked for the health care and rehabilitation of HIV-infected orphans for the past several years