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Japan issued a special advisory warning of a heightened risk of a "huge" earthquake following a powerful 7.5 magnitude tremor off its northern coast. The quake triggered tsunami alerts and evacuations, though no major damage or injuries were reported. Officials stressed preparedness while urging residents to continue daily life.

The Indian stock market saw mixed movements today, with the BSE and NSE experiencing gains and losses across various sectors. Trent and SBI emerged as top gainers on both exchanges, while companies like Titan and Axis Bank faced declines. Technology and banking stocks showed a general downward trend.

West Bengal gears up for a fierce electoral battle as Mamata Banerjee's TMC faces a strong challenge from the BJP, aiming to breach her long-held bastion. The Congress-Left alliance seeks to regain lost ground amidst concerns over violence and governance.

"Ghabraiye, aap Mullanpur mein hain," said Arshdeep Singh in a reel posted on his Instagram account after the match in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh.

Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka was seen congratulating Punjab Kings' Priyansh Arya after a dominant PBKS victory. Meanwhile, LSG skipper Rishabh Pant engaged in a chat with PBKS co-owner Preity Zinta. Punjab Kings secured their fifth win in six matches, while LSG suffered a third consecutive defeat, highlighting their struggles this season.

A global promise to shift from fossil fuels faces significant hurdles. Economic ties to oil and powerful industry lobbying impede progress. Political will is also a key factor. Despite these challenges, renewable energy sources are expanding rapidly worldwide, offering a glimpse of future change.

A pregnant TCS employee in Nashik, accused of religious harassment, was denied interim relief by the court. She sought anticipatory bail, citing her pregnancy and arguing she's not the main accused. The court will hear her plea again on April 27. The case involves allegations of hurting religious sentiments.

'Bhooth Bangla,' featuring Akshay Kumar, has burst onto the cinematic scene, creeping close to Rs 100 crore in worldwide earnings over its opening weekend. This horror-comedy, helmed by Priyadarshan, saw an impressive Rs 58.75 crore net in India by the fourth day. Viewers are embracing the film with enthusiasm, making the weekday box office performance a hot topic of discussion. Read on to know more in detail.

Mr. Selvaperunthagai alleged that the “deliberate action, carried out at a politically sensitive moment, is a clear and calculated attempt to obstruct democratic functioning and weaken the activities of the Opposition.”

About a dozen premises in the city are being searched under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)

Mr. Lee and PM Modi are set to hold a bilateral summit later in the day, which would mark their third in-person meeting since Mr. Lee took office last year

The accident took place around 10 a.m. in the hilly area of Ramnagar. Locals and teams of multiple security agencies worked together to shift the injured to hospital

Progressive thinker Shankar Devanoor described Basaveshwara not merely as a social reformer but as a civilisational thinker whose ideas transcend geography, religion and time

During the violence on April 18, vehicles of security personnel were pelted with stones, petrol bombs hurled, leaving three personnel injured, a senior officer said. "Twenty-one people have been arrested in connection with the mob violence," says police

In a major push ahead of the forthcoming elections in Tamil Nadu, Andhra CM N. Chandrababu Naidu, will embark on a two-day campaign tour in the neighbouring State, as part of the NDA’s intensified outreach

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu received birthday greetings on Monday from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, five State counterparts, political rivals and Telugu film stars.