Israel launches heavy strikes in Gaza City, kills three including Hamas communication commander
The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) carried out an intense military operation in Gaza City and claimed to have eliminated a key Hamas commander. According to the IDF, the objective of the strike was to prevent Hamas from rebuilding its military structure and to foil any upcoming attacks. The army identified the slain commander as Ahmad Abu Khudaira, who was active in Hamas’ communication unit in the Gaza City region. In a post shared on X, the IDF said he was involved in advancing plans for terror attacks against Israeli soldiers and posed a direct threat to the forces.
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Who is the real boss of Pakistan? Video reveals truth during Munir’s visit to Iran for peace talks
Pakistan’s Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir reached Tehran on Wednesday for talks with the Iranian leadership as part of his country’s efforts to resolve the conflict between the US and Iran. Notably, he was part of a delegation that includes Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi welcomed the delegation members upon their arrival in Tehran. “The purpose of the visit is to deliver a US message to the Iranian leadership and to plan the next round of negotiations,” Iran’s state-run Press TV reported.
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Trump announces 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel
US President Donald Trump on Thursday (April 16) announced a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, saying both sides have agreed to halt hostilities in a bid to move toward lasting peace. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he held “excellent conversations” with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, following which the two leaders agreed to formally begin the ceasefire at 5 pm EST on Thursday.
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‘We would have children’: Kangana Ranaut shuts down romance rumours with Chirag Paswan
Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut has addressed speculation about her relationship with Union Minister Chirag Paswan, clarifying that there is no romantic angle. The rumours had been doing the rounds for some time, especially after the two were seen together at a few public events.
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Prabhsimran, Shreyas thrash Mumbai Indians at Wankhede, hosts suffer fourth straight defeat in IPL 2026
Punjab Kings rattled Mumbai Indians in their high-voltage IPL 2026 clash at the Wankhede Stadium. Batting first, the hosts struggled early on, losing two quick wickets of Ryan Rickelton and Suryakumar Yadav. After they departed, Quinton de Kock and Naman Dhir managed to keep the scoreboard ticking, stitching a 122-run partnership.
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Congress suspends five Haryana MLAs for cross-voting in Rajya Sabha elections
The Congress in Haryana on Thursday (April 16) suspended five of its MLAs from the party’s primary membership with immediate effect over alleged cross-voting during last month’s Rajya Sabha elections. The party’s Haryana unit Disciplinary Action Committee (DAC), headed by former MP Dharampal Malik, recommended the suspension of MLAs Mohammad Ilyas (Punahana), Mohammad Israil (Hathin), Renu Bala (Sadhaura), Shalley Chaudhary (Naraingarh), and Jarnail Singh (Ratia).
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West Bengal SIR: SC says voters whose appeals are disposed of by April 21 or 27 will be permitted to vote
The Supreme Court on Thursday issued significant directives while uploading its order regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) case in West Bengal. Exercising its special powers under Article 142 of the Constitution, the Supreme Court directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to implement the decisions rendered by the Appellate Tribunal.
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SpiceJet aircraft collides with Akasa plane at Delhi airport, suffers wing damage
A routine taxi operation at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport turned into a concerning moment after a SpiceJet aircraft had a collission with an Akasa Air flight on Thursday. As per the information, the incident occurred when SpiceJet B737-700 aircraft was involved in a ground occurrence. The incident led to damage to the aircraft’s right winglet as well as the left-hand horizontal stabiliser of a stationary aircraft belonging to Akasa Air. SpiceJet confirmed that the affected aircraft has been grounded in Delhi for further checks.
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Singer Jubin Nautiyal marries longtime girlfriend in hush-hush wedding, only families attend
Singer Jubin Nautiyal, who recently sang Aakhri Ishq in Dhurandhar, has reportedly tied the knot with his childhood sweetheart in Uttarakhand. The singer chose to keep the ceremony intimate and away from the spotlight, inviting only close family members.
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Tamil Nadu elections: Vijay promises Rs 2,500 per month for women under 60 years, six free LPG cylinders
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK0 chief Vijay on Thursday released his party’s manifesto for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, announcing a series of welfare measures aimed at women and economically weaker sections.
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