Markets rebound in early trade: Sensex rallies over 1,200 points, Nifty50 above 22,500

Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, rallied strongly in opening trade on Tuesday a day after the terrible stock market crash. While BSE Sensex went above 74,300, Nifty50 was above 22,500.

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The UK Supreme Court has ruled that the term "woman" in the Equality Act 2010 exclusively refers to biological females, impacting single-sex services. This unanimous decision, favoring For Women Scotland, distinguishes between "sex" and "gender reassignment," potentially affecting equal pay and access to services.

Trans women not legally ‘women’ under Equality Act, rules UK Supreme Court

The UK Supreme Court has ruled that the term "woman" in the Equality Act 2010 exclusively refers to biological females, impacting single-sex services. This unanimous decision, favoring For Women Scotland, distinguishes between "sex" and "gender reassignment," potentially affecting equal pay and access to services.

Deaf, mute Dalit girl raped, private parts burnt with cigarette

Fled marriage, lived at stations: ‘Dead’ Army soldier returns after 16 years

Kerala High Court has issued notices to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter T Veena, and others concerning alleged financial dealings between Cochin Minerals and Rutile Ltd and Veena’s firm. This action follows a PIL seeking a CBI inquiry into the matter.

Plea flags Rs 1.7 crore paid to CM daughter without service

Kerala High Court has issued notices to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter T Veena, and others concerning alleged financial dealings between Cochin Minerals and Rutile Ltd and Veena’s firm. This action follows a PIL seeking a CBI inquiry into the matter.

The Calcutta High Court and Supreme Court invalidated the 2016 West Bengal School Selection Commission recruitment process due to widespread manipulation. Approximately 25,000 teaching and non-teaching staff appointments were cancelled, revealing a scam involving manipulated mark sheets, rank jumping, and appointments of ineligible candidates. Investigations exposed destroyed records and the creation of supernumerary posts to accommodate fraudulent appointments.

How one of India’s biggest jobs scandals was executed

The Calcutta High Court and Supreme Court invalidated the 2016 West Bengal School Selection Commission recruitment process due to widespread manipulation. Approximately 25,000 teaching and non-teaching staff appointments were cancelled, revealing a scam involving manipulated mark sheets, rank jumping, and appointments of ineligible candidates. Investigations exposed destroyed records and the creation of supernumerary posts to accommodate fraudulent appointments.

Japan will gift India two Shinkansen train sets for inspection on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail corridor, expected by early 2026. These trains will help Indian engineers familiarize themselves with Shinkansen technology. Phase 1 is set to open on a 48 km stretch in Aug 2026, while Maharashtra faces delays due to tunnelling work.

Japan to gift two rakes for bullet train tests ahead of August ’26 start

Japan will gift India two Shinkansen train sets for inspection on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail corridor, expected by early 2026. These trains will help Indian engineers familiarize themselves with Shinkansen technology. Phase 1 is set to open on a 48 km stretch in Aug 2026, while Maharashtra faces delays due to tunnelling work.

Colin Carroll, a senior Pentagon official, has been placed on administrative leave amidst an investigation into information leaks within the Department of Defense. He is the third Pentagon official to be put on leave, joining Dan Caldwell and Darin Selnick.

Pentagon top official Colin Carroll third to be sent on leave amid leaks probe

Colin Carroll, a senior Pentagon official, has been placed on administrative leave amidst an investigation into information leaks within the Department of Defense. He is the third Pentagon official to be put on leave, joining Dan Caldwell and Darin Selnick.

Montreal Canadiens will face Carolina Hurricanes. Canadiens need one point for playoffs. Hurricanes are preparing for a postseason match with New Jersey. Carolina will rest some veterans and introduce new players. Nicholas Suzuki leads Canadiens. Sebastian Aho guides Hurricanes. The game promises drama and a glimpse into the future. Both teams eye the postseason.

Nicholas Suzuki and Sebastian Aho set for intense final-week battle

Montreal Canadiens will face Carolina Hurricanes. Canadiens need one point for playoffs. Hurricanes are preparing for a postseason match with New Jersey. Carolina will rest some veterans and introduce new players. Nicholas Suzuki leads Canadiens. Sebastian Aho guides Hurricanes. The game promises drama and a glimpse into the future. Both teams eye the postseason.

US Vice President J D Vance is scheduled to visit India from April 21 to 24, accompanied by his family and senior Trump administration officials. During his first visit to India, Vance will meet Prime Minister Modi on April 21.

US Veep Vance, wife to visit India next week, to meet PM on April 21

US Vice President J D Vance is scheduled to visit India from April 21 to 24, accompanied by his family and senior Trump administration officials. During his first visit to India, Vance will meet Prime Minister Modi on April 21.

Farooq denies RAW ex-chief’s claim he supported Article 370 abrogation

A high-stakes constitutional standoff has emerged between Harvard University and the Trump administration over federal demands for ideological conformity. Harvard refuses to yield, citing threats to academic freedom, leading to a $2.2 billion funding freeze. This conflict could redefine the relationship between the government and universities, impacting research, jobs, and the future of free inquiry.

Trump vs Harvard: Who may blink first and why it could change US forever

A high-stakes constitutional standoff has emerged between Harvard University and the Trump administration over federal demands for ideological conformity. Harvard refuses to yield, citing threats to academic freedom, leading to a $2.2 billion funding freeze. This conflict could redefine the relationship between the government and universities, impacting research, jobs, and the future of free inquiry.

In a rare sighting, researchers captured the first-ever footage of a juvenile colossal squid in its natural habitat in the South Atlantic. This elusive creature, discovered in 1925, can grow to an enormous size. Marine expert Thom Linley spotted the ghostly figure, initially mistaken for a glass squid. Dr.

Colossal squid caught alive on camera for the first time in 100 years!

In a rare sighting, researchers captured the first-ever footage of a juvenile colossal squid in its natural habitat in the South Atlantic. This elusive creature, discovered in 1925, can grow to an enormous size. Marine expert Thom Linley spotted the ghostly figure, initially mistaken for a glass squid. Dr.

Kathua SSP Shobhit Saxena revealed that recent encounters in Kathua thwarted a major terror plot. The infiltration route used by Pakistani terrorists has been exposed and blocked. A large cache of arms, ammunition, and drugs was recovered, indicating plans for deadly attacks and a prolonged stay, while security forces are actively pursuing remaining fugitives.

Encounters exposed infiltration route, hunt on for fugitive terrorists: SSP

Kathua SSP Shobhit Saxena revealed that recent encounters in Kathua thwarted a major terror plot. The infiltration route used by Pakistani terrorists has been exposed and blocked. A large cache of arms, ammunition, and drugs was recovered, indicating plans for deadly attacks and a prolonged stay, while security forces are actively pursuing remaining fugitives.

Following violent protests in Murshidabad, West Bengal, over the Waqf Amendment Act, the state police have formed a Special Investigation Team to investigate the unrest. The demonstrations, which resulted in fatalities and property damage, prompted the deployment of BSF personnel at the request of the state government.

West Bengal Police forms nine-member SIT to probe Murshidabad violence

Following violent protests in Murshidabad, West Bengal, over the Waqf Amendment Act, the state police have formed a Special Investigation Team to investigate the unrest. The demonstrations, which resulted in fatalities and property damage, prompted the deployment of BSF personnel at the request of the state government.

A recent Pentagon directive mandates nuclear weapon delivery within two minutes of message receipt, coinciding with the accelerated development of the B61-13 bomb, 24 times more powerful than the Hiroshima bomb. This directive, revealed in an unclassified document, aims to expedite nuclear command and control operations.

Pentagon orders to make nuclear triggers superfast

A recent Pentagon directive mandates nuclear weapon delivery within two minutes of message receipt, coinciding with the accelerated development of the B61-13 bomb, 24 times more powerful than the Hiroshima bomb. This directive, revealed in an unclassified document, aims to expedite nuclear command and control operations.