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Addressing a training camp for party cadres at Bathalapalli, Satya Kumar Yadav says that the BJP is not just a political party but a movement committed to national service

At least three big leaders have been accused of either refraining from campaigning or making just a guest appearance, and some Congress leaders have been accused of tacitly helping the SDPI candidate

The city station recorded a maximum temperature of 35.6° C and a minimum temperature of 24.2° C, as per IMD data

However, uncertainty surrounds its conduct amid paucity of funds

Messages are being shared on WhatsApp as “official warnings”, claiming that temperatures in the State would rise between 45℃ and 55℃ from April 29 to May 12

Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is making waves in IPL 2026 with his aggressive batting, earning him the Orange Cap. His explosive partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal is a key highlight for Rajasthan Royals. Sooryavanshi is also nearing a significant T20 milestone, showcasing remarkable talent and a fearsome strike rate.

Fatou, the world's oldest captive gorilla, celebrated her 69th birthday at the Berlin Zoo with a special, sugar-free meal. Arriving in 1959, she is a western lowland gorilla whose exact birth date is unknown but officially celebrated on April 13. Despite her age and health challenges, Fatou remains friendly with her keepers.

Puthandu, the Tamil New Year, ushers in a period of hope, prosperity, and new beginnings. Celebrated globally by Tamil communities, it involves home cleaning, festive meals, and temple visits. As Puthandu 2026 approaches on April 14, heartfelt wishes and messages are shared to convey warmth and joy, emphasizing gratitude and cultural pride.

The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow stretch which is important for global trade flows, and is alone responsible for the transit of a fifth of the world’s oil supply. Asian economies like India and China source a big chunk of their crude oil, LPG, and LNG requirements via this strait.

Sunrisers Hyderabad's Abhishek Sharma was dismissed for a golden duck by Jofra Archer in their IPL 2026 clash against Rajasthan Royals. This marked the 24th instance of RR taking a wicket before conceding a run, an IPL record.

Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag, reflecting on his journey to leadership, acknowledged the guidance of former captain Sanju Samson. Parag, who took over captaincy ahead of IPL 2026, expressed gratitude for the support received. Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Ishan Kishan also discussed the impact of leadership on his game and team performance.

Nearly six weeks of fighting between Iran and the United States have paused, but tensions remain after talks failed. Donald Trump has increased pressure by threatening to block the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil route. Iran is responding by using control of the strait as leverage, similar to how China earlier countered US pressure using rare-earth supplies. This has already pushed oil prices higher and raised concerns over fuel costs and inflation. Iran has shown no sign of backing down, signalling a longer standoff ahead