Boost for energy sector: PM Modi to inaugurate Rs 79,450 crore petrochemical refinery — top things to know

Boost for energy sector: PM Modi to inaugurate Rs 79,450 crore petrochemical refinery — top things to know

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Rajasthan on Tuesday, where he will dedicate a major refinery-cum-petrochemical complex to the nation. The plant, located at Pachpadra in Balotra, has been developed by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited in partnership with the Rajasthan government. The refinery is set to reduce reliance on energy imports and boost…

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BSEB Bihar Board Class 10, 12 Compartment and Special exam 2026 admit card released; check details and timetable

BSEB Bihar Board Class 10, 12 Compartment and Special exam 2026 admit card released; check details and timetable

Bihar Board Class 10, 12 Compartment and Special exam 2026 admit card BSEB Bihar Board Compartment exams 2026: The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has released the admit cards for Class 10 and Class 12 compartment and special examinations 2026. Schools can now download the admit cards from the official websites and distribute them to…

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Sanya Malhotra reveals early career struggle with panic attacks and fear of rejection: ‘I learnt to say no over time’ | Hindi Movie News

Sanya Malhotra reveals early career struggle with panic attacks and fear of rejection: ‘I learnt to say no over time’ | Hindi Movie News

Sanya Malhotra marks 10 years in acting post-Dangal. The Delhi outsider struggled to say no, fearing panic attacks and lost work: “Na bolne se pehle mujhe panic attack aa jaata tha.” Now polite yet firm, she asserts her voice in films like Toaster, directed by Vivek Daschaudary. Sanya Malhotra is celebrating a decade in acting…

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10 tallest waterfalls in the world: From Angel Falls in Venezeula to Olo’Upena Falls in the US | World News

10 tallest waterfalls in the world: From Angel Falls in Venezeula to Olo’Upena Falls in the US | World News

Waterfalls remain fascinating sites worldwide and attract tourists not only because of their natural beauty but also due to their height. While some may be broad, there are other waterfalls that are narrower and flow from extremely high elevations. In fact, height becomes the primary aspect of comparison among various waterfalls in the world. They…

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Light is right this Akshaya Tritiya

Light is right this Akshaya Tritiya

MUMBAI: Light-weight jewellery was the flavour this Akshaya Tritiya, as a steep rise in gold prices nudged consumers to strike a balance between their budgets and love for the yellow metal that’s considered auspicious in Indian culture.For context—gold has risen nearly 57% year-on-year since last year’s festival—from around Rs 97,000 per 10 grams to roughly…

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AP LAWCET admit card 2026 released at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in: Direct link to download hall tickets here

AP LAWCET admit card 2026 released at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in: Direct link to download hall tickets here

AP LAWCET admit card 2026: The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has released the Andhra Pradesh Law Common Entrance Test (AP LAWCET) 2026 on its official portal, cets.apsche.ap.gov.in, today, April 20, 2026. Candidates can move to the official website to download the hall tickets. The AP LAWCET 2026 is scheduled to be…

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‘Dhurandhar 2’ OTT release: The Ranveer Singh starrer locks Rs 150 crore deal, here’s when and where you can watch it | Hindi Movie News

‘Dhurandhar 2’ OTT release: The Ranveer Singh starrer locks Rs 150 crore deal, here’s when and where you can watch it | Hindi Movie News

Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ is gearing up for its OTT debut following an exceptionally successful run in theatres. According to multiple reports, the film is expected to start streaming sometime in late May or early June 2026. It has become the first Hindi film to surpass the Rs 1000 crore net mark in India,…

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Watch: Russia’s Tuapse refinery on fire after Ukraine strikes; two ships struck in Crimea

Watch: Russia’s Tuapse refinery on fire after Ukraine strikes; two ships struck in Crimea

Videos show Russia’s Tuapse refinery burning after Ukraine intensified strikes. In a series of fresh strikes in the war that began four years ago, Ukraine intensified pressure along the Black Sea front by targeting Russian military and energy infrastructure. Russia’s defence ministry claimed its air defence systems intercepted and destroyed 112 Ukrainian drones overnight.GUR, Kyiv’s…

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UAE issues new school rules as students return to classrooms with strict safety measures

UAE issues new school rules as students return to classrooms with strict safety measures

Students across the UAE return to classrooms with strict safety rules, and hybrid options / Image: File More than a million students across the UAE returned to classrooms on Monday, April 20, marking a full-scale resumption of in-person learning after weeks of distance education triggered by regional tensions.The reopening applies to schools, nurseries, and universities…

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‘Indians working less post Covid, real earnings flat’

‘Indians working less post Covid, real earnings flat’

Indian workers are putting in fewer hours weekly compared to pre-pandemic levels, with self-employed individuals seeing the steepest decline. This trend, alongside modest real earnings growth, suggests lower aggregate demand and a recovery driven by a select few. Women’s increased labor force participation, particularly in rural agriculture, indicates distress-led employment. NEW DELHI: Indian workers put…

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Punjab and Sind Bank LBO recruitment 2026: Registration ends today for 1,000 posts; direct link to apply here

Punjab and Sind Bank LBO recruitment 2026: Registration ends today for 1,000 posts; direct link to apply here

Punjab and Sind Bank LBO recruitment 2026 Punjab and Sind Bank LBO recruitment 2026: Punjab and Sind Bank will close the registration process for Local Bank Officer (LBO) recruitment 2026 today, April 20, 2026. Candidates who have not yet applied can submit their applications through the official website before today’s deadline.The bank is conducting this…

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Archana Puran Singh on how ‘The Kapil Sharma Show’ stalled her acting career: ‘I’m somebody who sits on a chair and laughs’

Archana Puran Singh on how ‘The Kapil Sharma Show’ stalled her acting career: ‘I’m somebody who sits on a chair and laughs’

Archana Puran Singh, a 44-year cinema vet, says The Kapil Sharma Show (joined 2019) boosted fame but killed film offers due to heavy schedule. Turned down projects like a 25-day Scotland shoot. Netflix’s Great Indian Kapil Show frees her up. Recent Toaster with Rajkummar Rao sparks hope; still typecast as “laughter queen.” Archana Puran Singh,…

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‘Blew a hole in engine room’: How US forces seized Iranian ship ‘Touska’ after six-hour standoff – watch

‘Blew a hole in engine room’: How US forces seized Iranian ship ‘Touska’ after six-hour standoff – watch

US forces early Monday seized an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel in a high-risk operation in the Arabian Sea, with visuals released by US Central Command (CENTCOM) showing Marines rappelling onto the ship after it was disabled by naval fire.According to CENTCOM, the interception took place on April 19 when the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance tracked the…

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Is Hormuz still operational? How gunfire, vessel seizure are testing the Iran-US ceasefire

Is Hormuz still operational? How gunfire, vessel seizure are testing the Iran-US ceasefire

The Strait of Hormuz remains in a state of disruption after a weekend of escalations that saw ships come under gunfire, a US seizure of an Iranian-flagged vessel, and mounting confusion over transit rules. Commercial movement through the critical oil route has turned chaotic, with vessels reversing course, drifting near the chokepoint, or attempting passage…

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