US blockade: No Iranian ship allowed to cross Strait of Hormuz in last three days, 10 sent back

Representative image (Credit: AP) The US military on Thursday said it had turned back 10 vessels attempting to leave Iranian ports during the first 48 hours of its naval blockade, even as maritime tracking data suggested some ships may have initially crossed the Strait of Hormuz.In a post on X, US Central Command said, “Ten … Read more

From 82kg to 60kg: How a Chennai-based influencer lost 22kg at home with 6 simple habits

Body positivity is a long journey that involves accepting the ever-evolving shape and size of one’s body. However, maintaining a healthy weight is vital for longevity and physical functioning. While most hit the gym hoping one good trainer will transform their life, others opt to dive deep and begin the journey on their own.Noopur Kalra, … Read more

Girls surpass boys in CBSE result of Prayagraj region

Prayagraj region recorded a mixed performance in the CBSE Class 10 results 2026, with girls once again surpassing boys in pass percentage. Despite strong outcomes in centrally run schools, the region ranked below the national average and slipped in national standings. A relatively high number of compartment cases and weak government school performance highlighted continuing … Read more

Queen’s Gambit: Vaishali triumphs in Candidates, will vie for world title | Chess News

Vaishali Rameshbabu (Photo: FIDE) There will be twin Indian representation at the highest boards of chess this time. On Wednesday, R Vaishali, lowest-ranked seed in the women’s Candidates tournament in Cyprus, earned the right to challenge China’s Ju Wenjun for the world title later this year. The 24-year-old, with Praggnanandhaa, the other half of Chennai’s … Read more

Infosys issues statement on Pune harassment allegations; scrutiny grows after Nashik TCS case | Pune News

PUNE: IT major Infosys provided a formal response on Wednesday to social media allegations of workplace harassment at its Business Process Management (BPM) facility in Pune.The clarification comes at a time when Maharashtra’s IT industry is under increased scrutiny, following a separate criminal investigation into Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in Nashik, which involves allegations of … Read more

‘The Hunger Games’ actor Ethan Jamieson arrested; court date set for April 30 |

Ethan Jamieson, known for his role as a District 4 tribute in ‘The Hunger Games’ franchise, has been arrested. News reports on Thursday confirmed that the actor, now 27, was taken into custody on three counts of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill.Ethan Jamieson arrestedAs per court documents, obtained by TMZ, Jamieson … Read more

Stock market today (April 16, 2026): Nifty50 opens above 24,350; BSE Sensex up over 400 points on oil prices easing, hopes of US-Iran war ending

Stock market today (AI image) Stock market today: Indian equity benchmarks, Sensex and Nifty50, continued their uptrend on Thursday on positive global cues and hopes of an early end to the US-Iran conflict. While Nifty50 went above 24,350, BSE Sensex rose over 400 points. At 9:16 AM, Nifty50 was at around 24,357.25, up 126 points … Read more

CBSE announces LOC schedule for Class 10 second board exam 2026: Check details here

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has published a comprehensive schedule for the submission of the List of Candidates (LOC) for the Class 10 Second Board Exam 2026. The CBSE has linked the LOC process with the declaration of results, providing only limited time to complete formalities. The first phase for fee deposit and … Read more