LIVE India News Updates on April 21: Janhvi Kapoor, Sidharth Malhotra enjoy scooty ride. SEE 'Param Sundari' BTS pics
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10:20 PM (IST) Apr 21
Janhvi Kapoor, Sidharth Malhotra enjoy scooty ride. SEE 'Param Sundari' BTS pics
Jahnvi Kapoor has shared pictures from the sets of her upcoming film ‘Param Sundari’. The pictures also featured Sidharth Malhotra. Have a look at them.
10:09 PM (IST) Apr 21
NASA spots giant 'portal' on Mars, raising hopes of life underground
NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter captured a 328-foot-wide pit on Mars, potentially leading to subterranean caves. This discovery fuels interest in exploring Mars' underground for signs of life and future human habitation.
09:50 PM (IST) Apr 21
‘Most dangerous’: Supreme Court slams rise in child trafficking, orders urgent action to rescue missing infants
The Supreme Court expressed grave concern over rising child trafficking, calling it a societal threat. It directed Delhi Police to rescue missing newborns, find the gang leader, and warned hospitals of license suspension for complicity.
09:45 PM (IST) Apr 21
Mamata Banerjee visits Governor Bose in hospital as Bengal reels from Waqf Act protest fallout
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee visited Governor CV Ananda Bose at Command Hospital, where he's under observation after field visits amid Murshidabad violence. Protests over the Waqf (Amendment) Act continue to spark unrest across Bengal.
09:37 PM (IST) Apr 21
PM Modi, JD Vance review trade, defence ties as India-US partnership gains new momentum
Prime Minister Modi met US Vice President JD Vance in New Delhi to review bilateral ties, including trade, defence, and strategic technologies. Both sides reaffirmed shared goals ahead of President Trump’s anticipated visit to India.
02:47 PM (IST) Apr 21
Pope Francis' final blessing in last public appearance: A gentle ‘Happy Easter’ to the world (WATCH)
Pope Francis made a brief final appearance on Easter Sunday, greeting thousands with a heartfelt “Happy Easter.” He passed away the following day, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, humility, and hope.
02:47 PM (IST) Apr 21
'Deeply pained': PM Modi condoles Pope Francis' death
Deeply pained by the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. In this hour of grief and remembrance, my heartfelt condolences to the global Catholic community, says PM
02:47 PM (IST) Apr 21
'We were not made for death, but for life': Pope Francis dies at 88, day after Easter message of hope
The post now stands as a powerful farewell from a Pope who reshaped the modern Catholic Church through compassion, humility, and calls for justice.
02:47 PM (IST) Apr 21
NASA’s Don Pettit returns to Earth on his 70th birthday after 220 days in space (WATCH)
NASA astronaut Don Pettit celebrated his 70th birthday by returning to Earth after a 220-day mission aboard the ISS, marking his fourth spaceflight and bringing his total time in space to over 590 days.
02:47 PM (IST) Apr 21
JD Vance's India visit set to boost defence, trade, strategic ties, says MEA
US Vice President JD Vance’s official visit to India from April 21–24 aims to enhance the India-US strategic partnership, with key meetings, cultural engagements, and trade discussions planned across Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra.
02:47 PM (IST) Apr 21
Kerala: Shine Tom Chacko admits to using cannabis, denies misconduct with actress; new details emerge
Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko has admitted to using methamphetamine and cannabis in a detailed police statement. He also revealed that drugs are sometimes delivered to film sets.
02:47 PM (IST) Apr 21
Building Bridges: What Vance's Visit Means for India
Vice President JD Vance’s India visit from April 21, signals a turning point in India-US ties, with potential breakthroughs in defence, technology, trade, and cultural diplomacy—setting the stage for deeper strategic cooperation.
02:47 PM (IST) Apr 21
Billionaires and Power: How Musk, Modi, and Trump Are Redefining Global Business and Politics
Elon Musk's India-China pivot highlights the rising influence of billionaire-businessmen in global politics. As India organizes crony capitalism under Modi, Trump’s America risks sliding into a chaotic version of the same model.
02:47 PM (IST) Apr 21
Bridging the Divide: Moving Beyond the Two-Nation Theory for India-Pakistan Peace
General Asim Munir's endorsement of the two-nation theory reignites debate over its relevance. Critics say it fuels division, hampers peace and distracts from real issues. Many argue it's time for India-Pak to embrace shared goals and move forward.
02:47 PM (IST) Apr 21
UPSC cheating case: SCdirects ex-IAS probationer Puja Khedkar to appear before Delhi Police on May 2
The Supreme Court has directed former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar to appear before the Delhi Police on May 2 in the UPSC cheating case, while extending her interim protection from arrest amid allegations of misusing OBC and disability quotas.
02:47 PM (IST) Apr 21
BCCI Central Contracts 2024-25: Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan reinstated; check category-wise breakdown
BCCI announces central contracts for 2024-25 with Rohit, Virat, Bumrah, Jadeja in A+, Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan returning, and four players earning maiden deals.
02:47 PM (IST) Apr 21
Facing flak over judicial overreach, Supreme Court refuses plea seeking President's rule in West Bengal
Supreme Court has declined to entertain a plea seeking the imposition of President’s Rule in West Bengal, making a pointed observation amid recent criticism from ruling party leaders alleging judicial overreach.
02:47 PM (IST) Apr 21
Jharkhand: 8 Naxals shot dead in Bokaro, top Maoist with Rs 1 crore reward among them; arms recovered
Eight Naxals, including top Maoist leader Vivek, who carried a Rs 1 crore bounty, were killed in an encounter with CRPF and police in Jharkhand’s Bokaro district. The operation took place in the Lugu hills, where a cache of arms was also recovered.
02:47 PM (IST) Apr 21
Delhi decks up with hoardings as US Vice President JD Vance arrives for high-stakes India visit (WATCH)
Ahead of US Vice President JD Vance's inaugural visit to India, prominent hoardings featuring his image were displayed near Delhi's Palam Airport and Chanakyapuri. Vance, accompanied by his family, is on a 4-day India visit.
02:47 PM (IST) Apr 21
J-K: Groom takes to feet for wedding as NH44 shut due to flash floods; WATCH
Heavy rains and flash floods in J-K have led to the closure of NH 44, halting all vehicular movement. Determined to keep his wedding promise, a groom is trekking 7 km on foot with his family to reach the venue.
02:47 PM (IST) Apr 21
Bengaluru ex-DGP murder: Wife, daughter questioned for 12 hours as probe deepens
The probe into former Karnataka DGP Om Prakash’s murder has intensified, with Bengaluru Police questioning his wife and daughter for over 12 hours amid mounting suspense and speculation surrounding the motive behind the brutal killing.
02:47 PM (IST) Apr 21
Abducted and raped at 12, Chennai woman's 10-year battle for justice ends with life sentence for abuser; Here's How
Missing for 10 years, a rape survivor returns to testify against her abuser in Chennai, leading to a life sentence and Rs 15 lakh compensation.
02:47 PM (IST) Apr 21
US Vice President JD Vance arrives in Delhi on first official visit, to meet PM Modi
US Vice President JD Vance has arrived in New Delhi, marking his first official visit to India since assuming office.
02:47 PM (IST) Apr 21
Signalgate 2.0: US defence chief shared Yemen strike secrets with wife and lawyer, says report
Pete Hegseth allegedly shared confidential US military details with family via Signal, marking a second leak linked to the Yemen airstrikes. The Pentagon is under fire as investigations target multiple senior officials.
02:47 PM (IST) Apr 21
UP HORROR: Woman auto driver gang-raped by two men posing as army jawans in Agra; accuses on run
A 36-year-old woman auto-rickshaw driver in Agra was allegedly gang-raped at gunpoint by two men posing as Army personnel. The accused, who had promised help with her daughter's school admission, are absconding.
02:47 PM (IST) Apr 21
Kerala: 52 injured as gallery collpases before football final match in Kothamangalam
Over 50 people were injured after a temporary gallery collapsed during a Sevens football tournament in Adivad, Kothamangalam. The incident occurred just before the final match, following heavy rains that weakened the structure.
02:47 PM (IST) Apr 21
'Modi govt treats Congress as enemy': Kharge slams BJP over ED chargesheet against Gandhi family in National Herald Case
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge launched a scathing attack on the BJP in Bihar, accusing the Modi government of targeting the Gandhi family and misusing central agencies for political vendetta.
02:47 PM (IST) Apr 21
Delhi: Woman hospitalised with gunshot wound Dhul Siras, son held for attempted murder
A 52-year-old woman from Delhi's Dhul Siras village was hospitalised after being shot, allegedly by her own son, Abhishek, who has a criminal background.
02:47 PM (IST) Apr 21
'BJP's lies will be exposed': Congress to hold press conferences in 57 cities to counter narrative in National Herald case
The Congress party is launching a nationwide campaign titled "Congress Truths, BJP Lies" with press conferences in 57 cities from April 21 to 27.