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  India Apr 20, 2026

  Madhya Pradesh Shocker: 11-Year-Old Boy Brutally Murdered With Sickle in Bank Colony in Satna District, Body Found Stuffed in Drum

  In a shocking and gruesome incident that has sent shockwaves across Madhya Pradesh, an 11-year-old boy was brutally murdered on Monday in Bank Colony in Satna district. The accused allegedly slit the child’s throat with a sickle (locally known as hansiya) before stuffing the body into a blue drum, locking the rented house from outside.

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  Entertainment Apr 20, 2026

  Aishwarya Rai Celebrates 19th Wedding Anniversary With Abhishek Bachchan in the Cutest Way; Daughter Aaradhya Bachchan Joins in (See Pics)

  Bollywood diva Aishwarya Rai Bachchan marked her 19th wedding anniversary with Abhishek Bachchan on Monday (April 20) by taking to social media and sharing some adorable family pictures also featuring their daughter Aaradhya Bachchan.

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  India Apr 20, 2026

  Dog Attack in Telangana: 3-Year-Old Girl Mauled to Death by Stray Dogs in Peddapalli

  In a horrific incident, a three-year-old girl was mauled to death by a pack of stray dogs in Telangana’s Peddapalli district on Monday. The stray dogs pounced on the child when she was playing outside her house in Katnapalli village in Sultanabad mandal.

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  India Apr 20, 2026

  Rajasthan Shocker: 8-Year-Old Student Dies As Handball Goalpost Falls on Him in School

  An eight-year-old student lost his life after a handball goalpost collapsed on him during school hours at St. Anthony School on Monday in Rajasthan, triggering shock and grief.​ The incident occurred around 12:30 p.m. within the jurisdiction of the Goverdhan Vilas police station.

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  India Apr 20, 2026

  CBI Arrests 2 Reliance Communications Executives in INR 19,694 Crore Bank Fraud Case Following Complaint by State Bank of India

  The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested two senior executives of Anil Ambani-controlled Reliance Communications (RCom), D. Vishwanath and Anil Kalya, in connection with the Rs 19,694 crore bank fraud case registered against the company, according to an agency statement on Monday.

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  India Apr 20, 2026

  Online LPG Cylinder Bookings Increased to 99% Amid US-Iran War 2026: Government

  LPG supply continues to be affected by the prevailing geopolitical situation, the government said on Monday, adding that supply of LPG to domestic households has been prioritised, as online LPG cylinder bookings increased to 99 per cent on industry basis.

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  India Apr 20, 2026

  Govt Eyes Big Push for Flex Fuel Vehicles Amid Turmoil in Global Oil Market, MoPNG To Hold Stakeholder Meeting for E85 Roadmap Today

  Discussions are expected to focus on policy measures required to expand ethanol blending with fuels beyond the current mandate. India at present follows an E20 programme, under which petrol is blended with 20 per cent ethanol. The government is now exploring options to move towards FFVs capable of running on ethanol blends of up to 85 per cent.

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  Business Apr 20, 2026

  BHIM App Users Can Now Check CIBIL Score Directly in New Version

  The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)-backed BHIM app will now allow users to view their CIBIL score alongside everyday transactions, following a tie-up between TransUnion CIBIL and NPCI BHIM Services Limited, it was announced on Monday. With this integration, users can directly check their CIBIL Score and Credit Information Report on the BHIM app.

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  Entertainment Apr 20, 2026

  Dipika Kakar Shares Update About Her Health, Shoaib Ibrahim Says MRI Results Revealed Two New Cysts (Watch Video)

  The actress Dipika Kakar revealed that regular MRI scans have now become a part of her life as she continues to battle health complications, saying that she will now have to ‘live with it’.

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  India Apr 20, 2026

  India, South Korea Will Continue To Contribute Towards Peaceful and Inclusive Indo-Pacific, Says PM Narendra Modi (Watch Video)

  Addressing a joint press meet with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung following their talks here, PM Modi stated that India and South Korea agree that reform of global institutions is needed to address global challenges.

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  India Apr 20, 2026

  Udhampur Bus Accident: Death Toll Climbs to 21 After Passenger Bus Overturns in Jammu and Kashmir; 61 Injured (Watch Videos)

  The death toll from a devastating bus accident in the Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir has risen to 21, local officials confirmed Monday. The incident occurred when a passenger bus veered off a mountainous road and plunged into a deep gorge. At least 61 others sustained injuries, several of whom remain in critical condition at regional medical facilities.

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  World Apr 20, 2026

  Pakistan: 2 Federal Constabulary Personnel Shot Dead by Unidentified Gunmen in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

  Two FC personnel were shot dead by bike-borne assailants while shopping in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Kuram Garhi on Sunday, April 19. The attack follows a surge in violence in the region, which saw 2,331 fatalities in 2025. Recent incidents include the destruction of a police post and an IED blast targeting a patrol, attributed to 'Fitna-al-Khawarij'.

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  India Apr 20, 2026

  Kerala: Second Snake Spotted at Home of 8-Year-Old Snakebite Victim As Elder Brother Battles for Life in Hospital

  Following a confirmed fatal snakebite of eight-year-old Aljo, a second snake was discovered in his family's home as his body arrived for the funeral. While the community mourns, Aljo’s older brother, Anosh, remains in critical condition from a separate bite. The incident has sparked panic and demands for urgent wildlife safety measures.

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  India Apr 20, 2026

  Udhampur Bus Accident: PM Narendra Modi Expresses Grief Over Loss of Lives in Jammu and Kashmir, Announces Ex-Gratia of INR 2 Lakh

  The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) took to the social media platform X to convey condolences. 'Pained to hear about the loss of lives due to a bus accident in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir. I extend my heartfelt condolences to those who have lost their near and dear ones. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured'.

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  India Apr 20, 2026

  PM Narendra Modi, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung Hold Bilateral Talks in Delhi (Watch Video)

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung held high-level bilateral talks at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Monday, focusing on deepening strategic ties and expanding economic cooperation.

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  Entertainment Apr 20, 2026

  OTT Window Issue: South Indian Film Producers Association Rejects Unilateral Decisions by Exhibitors and Distributors (See Post)

  The South Indian Film Producers Association (SIFPA), which comprises of the Telugu Film Producers Council, Active Telugu Film Producers Guild, Tamil Film Producers Council, Tamil Film Active Producers Association, and Kerala Film Producers Association, convened at Hyderabad to address the OTT window mandates proposed by various Theatre Owners and Exhibitors Associations.

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  India Apr 20, 2026

  Udhampur Road Accident: 12 Killed, Several Injured As Passenger Bus Overturns in Jammu and Kashmir (Watch Video)

  A major road accident in the hilly terrain of Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district left at least 12 people dead and over 20 others injured on Monday morning. The tragedy occurred around 10:00 AM when a passenger bus, traveling from Ramnagar to Udhampur, skidded off the road and rolled down a steep 100-foot gorge near Kagort village.

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  Entertainment Apr 20, 2026

  Atlee and Priya Atlee Welcome Baby Girl! 'Raaka' Director and Wife Share Message, 'Feeling Blessed' (See Post)

  Ace director Atlee and his wife Priya Atlee on April 20 announced that they had now been blessed with a baby girl. The couple already have a son called Meer. Taking to his social media timelines to share the happy news, Atlee said, "Feeling blessed" and shared a poster that contained a drawing of their son Meer, which read, "Yay! I've got a baby sister!"

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  India Apr 20, 2026

  Heatwave in Delhi-NCR: Temperature Crosses 40 Degrees Celsius; Yellow Alert Issued for Heatwaves, Air Quality Worsens

  According to the latest forecast by the India Meteorological Department, the Delhi-NCR is set to experience even higher temperatures in the coming days. In view of the rising heat, the department has issued a ‘yellow alert’ for a heatwave, effective over the next two days, urging residents to remain cautious.

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  Entertainment Apr 20, 2026

  Ajith Kumar’s Racing Team Does Country Proud; Secures Second Place Win at Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium (See Pics and Video)

  Ajith Kumar Racing also posted pictures of the team on the podium and also posted a brief video clip of the actor and his team taking the podium. This is not the first time that Ajith Kumar Racing has secured a podium finish at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps.