April 28, 2026

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‘Not good for Hinduism’: Supreme Court flags risks of sect-based temple restrictions during Sabarimala hearing | India News

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NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed concern over arguments supporting sect-based restrictions in temples and mutts, saying such exclusions could adversely affect Hinduism and divide society.The remarks came from a nine-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant while hearing a batch of petitions concerning discrimination against women at religious places, including…

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Bitcoin at the bottleneck: Iran’s Hormuz hafta rattles markets

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. TOI correspondent from Washington: Iran has moved to reassert control over the Strait of Hormuz within hours of Israel’s continued strikes in Lebanon, putting a squeeze on shipping movement just 48 hours before talks are scheduled to commence in Islamabad. Tehran’s actions—ranging from enhanced inspections to outright halts of tankers—have contradicted US claims that…

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IPL 2026: Umpiring blunder! Finn Allen dismissal sparks row in KKR vs LSG match | Cricket News

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The controversial Digvesh Rathi catch (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Umpiring came under heavy criticism during the IPL 2026 clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants after the controversial dismissal of Finn Allen, which quickly went viral and sparked a flood of memes online.Allen was dismissed early in the innings when he attempted an aggressive…

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Sunil Lahri hopes Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana becomes a landmark film: ‘Ranbir is a very good actor, but will the audience accept him as Ram?’ |

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As anticipation builds around Ramayana, actor Sunil Lahri—best known for playing Lakshman in Ramanand Sagar’s iconic TV serial—has shared a balanced take on the teaser of Ramayana. While he is hopeful about the film’s scale and intent, Lahri believes certain emotional aspects need more depth. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film stars Ranbir Kapoor as…

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US stock market today (April 9, 2026): Dow slips, S&P 500 dips; oil climbs toward $100 as ceasefire doubts weigh

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US stock markets opened muted on Thursday while crude oil prices surged toward $100 per barrel, as doubts over the durability of the US-Iran ceasefire dampened investor sentiment, AP reported.The S&P 500 slipped 0.1%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 40 points, or 0.1%, and the Nasdaq Composite declined 0.2% in early trade after…

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Samay Raina net worth: How chess streams, stand-up comedy and ‘India’s Got Latent’ built a USD 16.5 to 23.1 million fortune |

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With a brilliant mix of comedy and chess, Samay Raina has carved out a prominent niche in India’s digital entertainment landscape. Since winning ‘Comicstaan,’ his financial success has been remarkable, with estimates of his net worth sitting between USD 16.5 and 23.1 million, and annual revenues reaching about USD 4.1 million. Samay Raina turned his…

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Evening news brief: ​​Iran calls ceasefire ‘ureasonable’; high voter turnout across states in assembly elections | India News

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Iran rejects ceasefire: Iran rejected Donald Trump’s proposal, citing pre-negotiation violations and asserting its right to uranium enrichment. Turnout strong across states: As of 5 pm, voter turnout stands at 84.42% in Assam, 75.01% in Kerala, and 86.92% in Puducherry, indicating strong participation in the Assembly elections. Congress quits Baramati: The Congress exited the race…

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US jobs data: Weekly jobless claims rise to 2.19 lakh; labour market steady despite global uncertainties

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Applications for unemployment benefits in the US rose last week but remained within a stable range, indicating resilience in the labour market despite global economic uncertainties, AP reported.Initial jobless claims increased by 16,000 to 2,19,000 for the week ending April 4, up from 2,03,000 in the previous week and higher than analysts’ expectations of 2,10,000,…

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