Ukraine: Gunman kills at least six in Kyiv after taking hostages, shot dead by police
A gunman who killed at least six people on the streets of Kyiv on Saturday was later shot dead by police after taking hostages inside a supermarket, news agency AP reported. The incident unfolded over several hours and ended after security forces stormed the building.
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School holiday declared in Odisha’s nine districts from April 20 amid heatwave, check when classes will open
Schools are closed in several districts of Odisha amid soaring temperatures as the heatwave has hit the state early this year. District administrations have ordered the closure of schools, anganwadi centres and technical institutes in Sambalpur, Nuapada, Nabarangpur and Jharsuguda from April 20 until further notice. In Boudh district, educational institutions will remain closed till April 22, while examinations will continue as scheduled. Mayurbhanj district has also announced closure of schools from April 20 to 23.
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Is Shekhar Kapur interested in a Mr India remake with Ranveer Singh? Repost sparks buzz
A social media post suggesting Ranveer Singh as the lead in a new version of Mr India has caught attention online after filmmaker Shekhar Kapur reacted to it. The social media activity has sparked fresh discussion around the possibility of revisiting one of Hindi cinema’s most loved classics.
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‘Congress lost the chance to script history’: Top quotes from PM Modi as women’s reservation bill fails
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed the nation after the Constitution Amendment Bill on women’s reservation failed to pass in the Lok Sabha. In his speech, he spoke about the setback, expressed regret, and strongly criticised opposition parties for blocking what the government described as a major step for women’s empowerment.
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Eshan, Nitish and Sakib shine as SRH halt CSK’s revival in Hyderabad
Fast bowlers produced some breathtaking spells as Sunrisers Hyderabad halted Chennai Super Kings’ revival in the Indian Premier League 2026 on Saturday, April 18. Eshan Malinga, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Sakib Hussain turned out to be stars for SRH as they defended 194 to bag their third win of the season and deny the Super Kings their third straight victory.
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Akshay Kumar reveals Aarav has no acting interest, earns Rs 4500 job wage in a village
Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has revealed that his son, Aarav, has no interest in entering the film industry; instead, he is focused on building a career in fashion. Speaking on a podcast, Akshay noted that while Aarav shares many similarities with him, he has chosen a completely different path for his profession.
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BJP leaders protest after key bill failed in LS: ‘Congress wants women’s role to be limited to voting only’
Various BJP leaders and workers, including Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, Union Minister Raksha Khadse, Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva among others staged a protest march and raised slogans against Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi as Constitution Amendment Bill to tweak women quota law defeated in Lok Sabha after division of votes Other BJP leaders who joined the protest include Hema Malini, Kamaljeet Sehrawat, Bansuri Swaraj, and Manoj Tiwari
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Ahead of West Bengal elections, Indian Railways steps up with special trains across key routes
As West Bengal heads into assembly elections, movement on the ground is beginning to pick up. Many residents of the state who work in different parts of the country are now planning trips back home to cast their votes. The impact of the election season is visible not just politically, but also on railway tracks.
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Smriti Mandhana breaks Rohit Sharma’s legendary record for India in first T20I vs South Africa
Star India batter Smriti Mandhana etched her name into the record books by becoming the leading run-scorer for India in T20Is. He achieved the feat during the opening game of the five-match series against South Africa in Durban.
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Noida labour protest violence case: Mastermind Aditya Anand arrested from Tamil Nadu
A key development has taken place in the Noida labour protest violence case, with police arresting the main accused after an extended search. The arrest comes after multiple teams were deployed across states to track him down.
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