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India may have 25,217 ultra-rich, 313 billionaires by 2031: Knight Frank

Ultra-high Net Worth Individuals (UHNWIs) are defined as those having a net worth of $30 million and above

India may have 25,217 ultra-rich, 313 billionaires by 2031: Knight Frank
Updated On : 23 Apr 2026 | 2:53 PM IST

Bikaji Foods founder Shiv Ratan Agarwal passes away at 74 in Chennai

The 74-year-old complained of uneasiness and was rushed to a private hospital in Tamil Nadu's capital, where he breathed his last

Bikaji Foods founder Shiv Ratan Agarwal passes away at 74 in Chennai
Updated On : 23 Apr 2026 | 2:30 PM IST

Multi-vehicle collision in UP's Mirzapur leaves 11 dead, probe underway

According to preliminary findings, a truck travelling downhill is suspected to have suffered a brake failure and rammed into another truck ahead of it

Multi-vehicle collision in UP's Mirzapur leaves 11 dead, probe underway
Updated On : 23 Apr 2026 | 10:35 AM IST

India's nuclear reactor milestone at Kalpakkam proves doubters wrong

Doubters proven wrong as a locally built nuclear reactor reaches criticality, marking a major milestone with a self-sustaining chain reaction and underscoring India's growing nuclear capability

India's nuclear reactor milestone at Kalpakkam proves doubters wrong
Updated On : 23 Apr 2026 | 7:43 AM IST

Hot & humid days ahead: IMD warns of heatwave across India till Apr 26

According to the IMD bulletin, heatwave conditions are very likely in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh till April 26

Hot & humid days ahead: IMD warns of heatwave across India till Apr 26
Updated On : 23 Apr 2026 | 7:19 AM IST

Pahalgam attack case: Karambir Singh Nalwa named special public prosecutor

The appointment is for a period of three years or till the completion of trial of the case or till the satisfaction of NIA with the performance of the SPP, whichever is earlier

Pahalgam attack case: Karambir Singh Nalwa named special public prosecutor
Updated On : 23 Apr 2026 | 7:17 AM IST

Disaster risks now a fiscal and growth challenge, says DEA secretary

DEA Secretary Anuradha Thakur said disaster risks are now a fiscal and development challenge, urging resilience to be embedded in infrastructure planning

Disaster risks now a fiscal and growth challenge, says DEA secretary
Updated On : 23 Apr 2026 | 12:06 AM IST

India denies any payment to Iran for Hormuz passage, calls reports fake

The clarification came after two Indian vessels had to turn back from the Strait of Hormuz after Iranian forces fired upon them as they attempted to cross the crucial waterway on April 18

India denies any payment to Iran for Hormuz passage, calls reports fake
Updated On : 22 Apr 2026 | 9:57 PM IST

SC says LOC not confidential, seeks SOP from CBI on issuance norms

Supreme Court questioned lack of transparency in Look-Out Circulars and asked the CBI to frame a standard operating procedure to ensure due process and safeguards

SC says LOC not confidential, seeks SOP from CBI on issuance norms
Updated On : 22 Apr 2026 | 7:53 PM IST

PM Modi pays tribute to Pahalgam terror attack victims on first anniversary

The Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba carried out an attack at Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir on this day last year, killing 26 innocent people

PM Modi pays tribute to Pahalgam terror attack victims on first anniversary
Updated On : 22 Apr 2026 | 1:32 PM IST

Nearly 11,000 get 'zero' electricity bills in Odisha after solar adoption

As many as 10,885 households achieved zero bills during the month, driven by installations carried out through TP Western Odisha Distribution Ltd, which has accelerated solar adoption in the region

Nearly 11,000 get 'zero' electricity bills in Odisha after solar adoption
Updated On : 22 Apr 2026 | 1:13 PM IST

1 year of Pahalgam attack: How LeT terrorists wreaked havoc in Kashmir

Remembering the lives lost last year, PM Modi on Wednesday reaffirmed India's commitment to fight terrorism and said India will never bow to any form of terror

1 year of Pahalgam attack: How LeT terrorists wreaked havoc in Kashmir
Updated On : 22 Apr 2026 | 1:03 PM IST

Manipur violence displaced over 58,800 people, killed 217 since May 2023

The figures were furnished by the Home Department Secretariat on April 20 in response to an RTI filed by Manipur Congress leader Hareshwar Goshwami

Manipur violence displaced over 58,800 people, killed 217 since May 2023
Updated On : 22 Apr 2026 | 10:36 AM IST

'For acts against India, response is assured': Army on Pahalgam anniversary

On April 22, 2025, the nation was left shocked when terrorists struck the tourist town of Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir, entering a village and killing 26 civilians

'For acts against India, response is assured': Army on Pahalgam anniversary
Updated On : 22 Apr 2026 | 10:21 AM IST

Security tightened across Kashmir on Pahalgam terror attack anniversary

Police and paramilitary forces have been deployed at important places, including tourist resorts, across Kashmir on the first anniversary of the deadly terror attack

Security tightened across Kashmir on Pahalgam terror attack anniversary
Updated On : 22 Apr 2026 | 9:26 AM IST

IMD issues heatwave alert as temperatures cross 40°C across India

IMD warns of intensifying heatwave conditions across several states, with temperatures expected to cross 40 degrees Celsius in many regions

IMD issues heatwave alert as temperatures cross 40°C across India
Updated On : 22 Apr 2026 | 7:27 AM IST

Bills at public hospitals are much higher in poorest states: NSO survey

NSO data shows higher out-of-pocket costs in poorer states' government hospitals, highlighting disparities in public healthcare despite rising insurance coverage

Bills at public hospitals are much higher in poorest states: NSO survey
Updated On : 21 Apr 2026 | 11:56 PM IST

Foreign-hallmarked gold found in I-T raids on TMC MLA aide; DRI may probe

Investigators uncover foreign-marked bullion during tax raids linked to TMC MLA aide, prompting possible DRI probe amid scrutiny of asset disclosures

Foreign-hallmarked gold found in I-T raids on TMC MLA aide; DRI may probe
Updated On : 21 Apr 2026 | 5:57 PM IST

Karnataka CM accuses Centre of targeting Congress leaders after ED raids

He was reacting to searches conducted by ED on several individuals in connection with a cryptocurrency-linked money laundering case

Karnataka CM accuses Centre of targeting Congress leaders after ED raids
Updated On : 21 Apr 2026 | 2:47 PM IST

Will Constitution not rescue believer barred from touching deity: SC

The Constitution bench was hearing petitions related to discrimination against women at religious places, including the Sabarimala Temple in Kerala

Will Constitution not rescue believer barred from touching deity: SC
Updated On : 21 Apr 2026 | 2:40 PM IST