Iran and the United States have said that the Strait of Hormuz has been reopened ahead of the second round of negotiations scheduled in Pakistan.But, subsequent statements and clarifications from both sides left uncertainty over how quickly shipping might return to normal, and some vessels could be observed making unsuccessful attempts to cross the strait...
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April 18, 2026April 18, 2026Science & Tech
H5N1 virus detected in Hesaraghatta poultry centre near Bengaluru; no need for panic, says Dinesh Gundu Rao
The detection of H5N1 avian influenza virus at a poultry training centre in Mathkuru village in Hesaraghatta near Bengaluru has prompted authorities to initiate containment measures as per protocol. The infection was confirmed on April 14 based on a report from the National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD), Bhopal. Following this, rapid response...
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‘If we don’t do a deal…’: Trump warns Iran of ‘more bombs’ ahead of peace talks
US President Donald Trump has warned that Iran could face renewed military strikes if ongoing negotiations fail, saying Washington is prepared to escalate if a deal is not reached before the current ceasefire expires next week.Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump made clear that while talks are under way, the outcome remains uncertain....
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Meta’s biggest layoffs start May 20 with 8,000 job cuts: Who’s most at risk?
Meta is cutting close to 8,000 employees on May 20 in the first wave of what could be its biggest round of layoffs ever—surpassing even the 2022–23 “year of efficiency.” A second wave is planned for later in 2026, with details still being finalised. The cuts are tied to Zuckerberg’s massive AI spending push, with...
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Will Virat Kohli play as Impact Player today vs Delhi Capitals?
Virat Kohli (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru are set to take on Delhi Capitals in their IPL 2026 encounter at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday. In their last outing against Lucknow Super Giants, star batter Virat Kohli was deployed as an Impact Player.Kohli had sustained an ankle injury during...
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April 18, 2026April 18, 2026Science & Tech
Thousands of authors seek share of Anthropic copyright settlement
Nearly 120,000 authors and other copyright holders are seeking a share of a $1.5 billion class-action settlement with Anthropic over the company’s unauthorised use of their books in artificial-intelligence training, according to a filing in California federal court. Claims have been filed for 91% of the more than 480,000 works covered by the settlement, according...
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April 18, 2026April 18, 2026Environment, Science & Tech
Experts, academicians share concern and possibilities of animal and fish breeding rights at WBNUJS
Academicians and experts came together at the West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS) in Kolkata to share concerns and discuss the possibilities in the area of the animal and fish breeders’ rights. The discussion titled “Animal and Fish Breeders’ Rights: An Imperative in India’s Economy” brought together judges, scientists, legal experts, and policymakers...
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‘Netanyahu was stunned when he saw Trump’s post’: Did US ‘prohibit’ Israeli strikes on Lebanon?
US President Donald Trump stunned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by declaring Israel was “prohibited” from carrying out further airstrikes in Lebanon, even as Iran announced it was reopening the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping during a fragile regional ceasefire, according to inputs from Axios.Trump’s remarks created immediate confusion in Israel and raised new...
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Pune airport resumes ops hours after IAF fighter jet’s ‘hard landing’ – what had gone wrong?
NEW DELHI: Flight operations resumed at Pune airport after the repair work was completed on “war footing” following an incident involving Indian Air Force aircraft.In a social media post on X, Union minister of state for civil aviation Murlidhar Mohol said that runway repair work at Pune airport had been completed and the air traffic...
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TCS Nashik case: Woman who was referred to as HR manager held no leadership responsibilities
Image Used For Representational Purpose Only NASHIK: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Friday clarified that a person who has been “repeatedly” referred to as an HR manager in connection with the Nashik unit controversy is neither an HR manager nor involved in recruitment. “She served as a process associate and held no leadership responsibilities,” the...
