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NGT Principal Bench asks Ministry to submit details of States and Union Territories that may have suffered environmental damage owing to the shipwreck after it took suo motu cognisance of a report in The Hindu

The YSRCP chief, citing the scheme’s data, says the approved labour budget, person-days and household completions have fallen over the past two years

The joint meeting was chaired by Cuddalore Collector Sibi Adhithya Senthil Kumar and Puducherry Collector A. Kulothungan.

Comparing Chennai with other cities like Bengaluru and Hyderabad, Mr. Naidu said the growth of Chennai had stagnated. According to him, the present facilities at Chennai airport are no match for those available at the Bengaluru and Hyderabad airports.

Mr. Naidu said he had been fighting for higher reservation for women for the last three decades. Mr. Modi, he claimed, wanted to implement it in the 2029 elections, and so, he announced a 50% increase in seats for all States. Women are aspiring and are waiting for this for so long.

Pakistan has halted a $1.5 billion weapons and fighter jet deal with Sudan following Saudi Arabia's request to terminate the arrangement and withdraw financing. This development occurs amidst Sudan's ongoing conflict and intensifies regional rivalries, with Saudi Arabia previously brokering the deal.

The work will cover silt removal, bund strengthening and tank-to-tank flow, and is expected to irrigate about 30,000 acres

US has partially restricted satellite intelligence sharing with South Korea after Seoul's unification minister revealed details about a suspected North Korean uranium enrichment site. While the minister claims the information was public, Washington views it as an unauthorized disclosure. Despite this, officials state military preparedness and broader intelligence cooperation remain unaffected.

'Bhooth Bangla' Day 5 box office tracking shows the Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan film crossing the Rs. 100 crore mark globally. Despite a 70% drop on its first Monday, the horror-comedy remains a topic of discussion for its nostalgic cast including Paresh Rawal and Rajpal Yadav. As of April 21, 2026, the domestic net collection stands at Rs. 65.46 crore.

Veteran politician Sharad Pawar, president of the Nationalist Congress Party (SP), has been admitted to Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital for a routine health check-up. The 85-year-old leader is undergoing tests and follow-up procedures, with sources confirming there is no serious concern. This comes after Pawar recently took his Rajya Sabha oath from a wheelchair.

Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down after nearly 15 years, with John Ternus set to take over as CEO on September 1, 2026. Cook will transition to executive chairman, capping a tenure that saw Apple's market capitalization soar and revenue quadruple. Ternus, a 25-year Apple veteran leading hardware engineering, is expected to guide the company through AI advancements.

Karnataka government earmarked ₹1 crore for the production of the play based on Bolwar’s novel

Delhi High Court dismissed Arvind Kejriwal's plea to recuse Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma from the excise policy case, deeming it based on conjecture. BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj accused Kejriwal of pressuring the judiciary. Justice Sharma clarified her participation in professional events and family government counsel roles did not indicate bias, stating the plea put the judiciary on trial.

Any proposal for awarding grades for third language could be considered only from the next academic year as per law, states HC

He served as a Rajya Sabha member from the BJP between 1994 and 2000

Three police officers openly admitted to tendering “false evidence” under oath before the magistrate in the murder case

The Delhi High Court passed the order on a 2019 petition by Ms. Pernia Qureshi, a U.S. citizen, against the Centre’s decision to revoke her Person of Indian Origin status

Karnataka moves towards a new ‘Alcohol in Beverage’ (AIB) policy with respect to excise taxation

Gujarat Titans' batting coach Matthew Hayden slammed his team's 99-run defeat to Mumbai Indians, calling the batting 'unacceptable' and a 'horrible day'. He highlighted a powerplay collapse that exposed the middle order prematurely and criticised the bowling for conceding too many runs late. Hayden stressed the need for better mindset and execution from his star-studded lineup.