Fresh revelations have emerged in the Noida violence case, with official sources claiming that the unrest was not spontaneous but part of a planned conspiracy. According to information, police have detained around 300 people under preventive measures and sent them to judicial custody. Many of those taken into custody were found to be directly involved in the violent demonstrations.
Debutants Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain announced themselves as Sunrisers Hyderabad mauled the unbeaten Rajasthan Royals in their Indian Premier League clash at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Monday, April 13. Hinge and Sakib bagged eight wickets each as SRH bowled the Royals out for 159 in their defence of 216. This ended RR’s unbeaten run in IPL 2026 as they suffered a loss after winning four in a row.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday (April 13) arrested Vinesh Chandel, co-founder and director of political consultancy firm I-PAC, in connection with a money-laundering probe linked to an alleged coal scam in West Bengal, officials said. He was taken into custody in Delhi under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
Bihar is set for a major political shake-up as Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is set to tender his resignation on Tuesday (April 14) at around 3 pm, as per sources.
The United States has formally activated its blockade on Iranian ports, significantly escalating the already volatile confrontation between Washington and Tehran. He also issued a strong warning to Iran asserting that its naval capabilities have already suffered heavy losses. In a post on Truth Social, Trump claimed that a large portion of Iran’s navy has been destroyed. “Iran’s Navy is laying at the bottom of the sea, completely obliterated – 158 ships,” he said, highlighting what he described as a decisive blow to Tehran’s maritime strength.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru registered a stellar win over the Mumbai Indians in the 20th match of the Indian Premier League 2026 on Sunday, April 11. The defending champions produced a brilliant all-round performance and registered an 18-run win at the Wankhede Stadium.
Amid escalating tensions, Iran has issued a strong warning following a naval blockade order by US President Donald Trump targeting the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Sunday claimed that its forces have full control over the key maritime chokepoint, cautioning that any hostile action would trap adversaries in what it described as a “deadly vortex.”
Chandra Kumar Bose, the grandnephew of freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, has joined the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) ahead of the crucial West Bengal Assembly elections. Bose had left BJP in September 2023 after a growing sense of ideological discord.
Amid failed US-Iran talks in Pakistan, Russian President Vladimir Putin held a conversation with his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday, offering to mediate and help restore stability and peace in the conflict-hit Middle East, the Kremlin said.
Legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle has passed away at the age of 92. The news was confirmed by her son, Anand Bhosle. The funeral will be held tomorrow, April 12, 2026, at 4 PM at Shivaji Park.
