Lebanon and Israel begin first direct talks in decades in Washington, with US mediation. Marco Rubio says progress may be slow amid Hezbollah tensions.

A boiler tube explosion at Vedanta Ltds power plant in Sakti, Chhattisgarh killed 11 workers and injured 22, prompting rescue efforts and a probe.

US Census Bureau data shows Smith, Johnson, Williams, Brown and Jones still lead in 2020, while Zhang, Liu and Wang are among the fastest-growing.

India U17 women fall 0-3 to Russia in Sochi as part of a three-match series ahead of the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2026; selectors assess talent and consistency.

Pakistan’s envoy to Russia cites India–Pakistan guarantees not to hit nuclear sites, highlighting nuclear safety concerns amid West Asia hostilities.

Nasscom reiterates zero tolerance on workplace harassment after sexual harassment claims at TCS Nashik, citing strict governance and swift disciplinary action.

English-speaking separatists in Cameroon plan a three-day pause in fighting for Pope Leo XIV’s visit, aiming to support safe travel and peace talks.

Lucknow Super Giants credit Mohammed Shami’s IPL 2026 spell, economy rate, and leadership. Tom Moody highlights his new-ball swing before RCB.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney suspends the federal fuel excise tax until Labor Day to ease price rises linked to the Iran war and cut business costs.

Yaadein follows Srishty Agarwal and Dr Dev as they confront past wounds, silent grief and the chance to start anew on Sony SAB.

Crisil expects soft drink bottlers to return to 15% revenue growth as hotter summer boosts volumes, though competition and packaging costs may curb margins.

Adani Energy Solutions commissions a 1000 MW HVDC transmission link from Kudus to Aarey, boosting Mumbai's grid reliability and enabling cleaner energy imports across the region.

Explore how the StarPlus drama Mr & Mrs Pashuram portrays Shalini challenging ingrained silence and reclaiming dignity, with streaming on JioHotstar.

Pepsi's summer campaign featuring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda has surpassed 2.5 billion Instagram views, highlighting entertainment-led branding and Gen Z engagement.

Akshay Kumar discusses seva and donation on a Baisakhi Wheel of Fortune episode, exploring generosity, responsibility, and the impact on society with contestants.

Serbia says it will jointly produce combat drones with Israel via Elbit Systems and Yugoimport SDPR, as President Aleksandar Vucic backs defence industry growth.

Lebanon and Israel plan first direct diplomatic talks in decades in Washington. Marco Rubio joins; Hezbollah rejects. Over 1 million displaced in Lebanon.

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Arunachal Pradesh Singam Summit Evening Winners 14 April: 1st prize 26,03,000 to 1 winner; 2nd prize 9,000 to 10 winners; draw held on Tuesday with full prize breakdown.

Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes received heavy criticism during England's Ashes defeat, but the captain remains optimistic going forward.

JECRC University Jaipur clinched the national title at the VALORANT Campus Cup Grand Finale, a Riot Games and JioGames collaboration with 2,500 players across 32 campuses.

German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz has officially unveiled the second facelift for its flagship electric sedan, the EQS. The updated 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS brings a significant hardware overhaul, highlighted by a jump to an 800-volt electrical architecture, a claimed range of up to 926 km on the WLTP cycle, and the introduction of optional steer-by-wire technology.

Bayern Munich are leading 2-1 at the halfway stage of their Champions League quarter-final tie with Real Madrid.

Iga Swiatek has endured a difficult 2026 campaign so far, but she is regaining her confidence under new coach Francisco Roig.

Volkswagen has officially launched the Taigun facelift in India at a starting price of Rs 11 lakh (ex-showroom). The updated compact SUV brings a new 8-speed torque converter automatic gearbox for the 1.0 TSI engine, rear disc brakes on higher variants, fresh exterior styling and a host of new interior features.