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Noida workers’ protest: BTech graduate, accused of being ‘mastermind’, urged peace, claim activists

Aditya Anand, a BTech graduate from NIT Jamshedpur, who has been termed by police as the mastermind of the recent workers’ protest that turned violent in Noida, posted video messages on WhatsApp, urging workers to maintain peace, lawyers and activists claimed on Sunday. Senior Supreme Court advocate Colin Gonsalves and advocate Kawalpreet Kaur, among others, […]

Lucknow toddler falls into water-filled tub while playing in bathroom, dies

Lucknow toddler falls into waterfilled tub while playing in bathroom dies

Sweden warns Russia could launch land grab to seize Baltic Sea island

Sweden warns Russia could launch land grab to seize Baltic Sea islandSwedish Chief of Defence warns Moscow could carry out Baltic Sea 'land grab' at any time to test NATO's resolve as military intelligence says Russia capable of war expansionNewsCallum Hoare02:08, 20 Apr 2026View ImageMichael Claesson(Image: Getty)Sweden is bracing itself for a potential Russian operation to seize the island of Gotland, according to the country's military chief.‌Swedish Chief of Defence Micha...

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5 hurt in shooting near University of Iowa

Five people were injured Sunday in a shooting near the University of Iowa's campus in Iowa City. No arrests have been made yet.

Colonel Wangchuk’s life demonstrates that identity and national service are not competing categories

The image of Wangchuk’s final journey captures something essential about the idea of India. It reminds us that the nation is held together not just by institutions and policies, but by bonds of trust forged in moments of shared sacrifice.

Nagpur NGO chief accused of sex abuse, religious coercion of several young women

An NGO president in Nagpur was arrested for allegedly sexually abusing young women, religious coercion, defamation, and cyberstalking. The FIR details multiple incidents of harassment, including unwanted advances and monitoring staff. Intelligence agencies are now investigating the NGO's background and finances.

Guardians takeaways: Timeline for Travis Bazzana, Daniel Espino; bullpen's shaky start

CLEVELAND — The Guardians have started three players at second base this season: Brayan Rocchio, Juan Brito and Daniel Schneemann. Angel Martínez could fill in there if needed, too.Eventually, though, the organization will hand the keys to Travis Bazzana, its top prospect.“When?” asked every Clevelander and Australian reading this.Perhaps team president Chris Antonetti will tip his hand.Advertisement

‘Hardest year of our lives’: Year after Pahalgam, Pune victim’s family navigates trauma, financial strain

Santosh was among the 26 people killed in Pahalgam, in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district, on April 22 last year, when terrorists opened fire at tourists.

Offices, schools move online as Red Zone sealed ahead of US-Iran talks

All public and private offices and schools within the Red Zone have been instructed to move online, and all government operations in the capital have been shifted to remote working as authorities seal off entry to the Red Zone from Monday, ahead of the expected next round of US-Iran talks in the federal capital. Pakistan took centre stage when it brokered a 14-day ceasefire between the US and Iran, followed by high-stakes talks in Islamabad attended by senior delegations from the two countries....

Child's desperate rooftop escape bid as dad 'opened fire killing 8 children'

Child's desperate rooftop escape bid as Shamar Elkins 'opened fire killing 8 children'Shortly after 6am Central Time, Shamar Elkins, a 31 year old army veteran, allegedly carried out the horrific attacks across three properties in Shreveport, leaving eight children deadNewsPaige Ingram01:20, 20 Apr 2026Updated 01:40, 20 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesDetectives were confident the shooting was “entirely a domestic incident.”One of the eight children killed in the Louisiana mass shooting was...

Armed police carrying chainsaw swooped on home when Call of Duty gamer's powerful speakers led to fears gunshots were real

Armed police carrying chainsaw swooped on home when Call of Duty gamer's powerful speakers led to fears gunshots were realBy JOE ROSSITER, REPORTER Published: 01:09, 20 April 2026 | Updated: 01:14, 20 April 2026 e-mail View comments

Bromley pub fire cause 'under investigation' as 60 firefighters tackle flames

Bromley pub fire cause 'under investigation' as 60 firefighters tackle flamesThe fire brigade have confirmed that the cause of fire is under investigation after the first floor, second floor and roof of a family run village pub were alightNewsOlivia Beeson01:11, 20 Apr 2026View ImageFirefighters tackling the blaze at The Fox Keston (Image: LFB)Around 60 firefighters have been dispatched to tackle a blaze which has gutted a pub in a London village.‌London Fire Brigade sent eight fire en...

Draped in legacy, weaved in neighbourhood: A sold-out Bangladesh saree exhibition

Heritage entwined with handloom — the combination culminated in a sold out. On April 17, the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi inaugurated its first-ever exhibition of 300 handloom sarees, sourced from around 50 weavers from 15 villages in Tangail and Pabna. The four-day showcase opened on April 18. Within 24 hours, Bangladesh High Commissioner […]

23 dead, 6 injured in massive blast at Tamil Nadu firecracker unit

In a tragic incident, a firecracker factory in Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu witnessed a catastrophic explosion that resulted in the loss of 23 lives and left six workers wounded. Preliminary investigations suggest that chemical friction may have triggered the blast, which obliterated several structures within the factory.

Shamar Elkins posted photo of daughter before allegedly killing 8 children in Shreveport

Shamar Elkins,31, allegedly opened fire at three homes in Shreveport, Louisiana, killing eight children in a domestic dispute. Hours before the carnage, he shared a photo of his eldest daughter on Facebook

Aussie schoolboy left trapped in bus door and dragged down the road in Melbourne

Nathaniel, 12, was on his way to school when his bag and right arm got caught in the automatic bus doors and was dragged 350 metres down the street.

Delhi Confidential: Bitter, Sweet

Brittas thanked Kharge but gently reminded him that he is “nice” to his party in Delhi, but was “nasty” in Kerala — an indirect reference to the acrimony between the two parties during the recent elections.

Accusations of paedophilia, 'proper gangland' feuds and arson attacks. How Oldham has become a toxic tinderbox ahead of next month's local elections

Accusations of paedophilia, 'proper gangland' feuds and arson attacks. How Oldham has become a toxic tinderbox ahead of next month's local electionsBy ROBERT HARDMAN FOR THE DAILY MAIL Published: 00:48, 20 April 2026 | Updated: 00:48, 20 April 2026 e-mail View comments

Two US embassy officials die in car crash in Mexico

Two U.S. embassy officials died in a car crash on Sunday alongside one Mexican official and an officer in the Mexican state of Chihuahua.  The group had worked earlier to shut down a drug lab in the municipality of Morelos, according to Reuters.  “This tragedy is a solemn reminder of the risks faced by those…