The Andhra Pradesh government led by N. Chandrababu Naidu has revived the Anna Canteens scheme, which is now witnessing an overwhelming response across urban areas. These canteens, known for providing affordable meals to the poor and working class, are serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner at a highly subsidized price of just ₹5. The scheme, which was discontinued during the tenure of Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, has now regained strong public support after its relaunch.

K-pop icons BIGBANG made a historic debut at Coachella 2026, delivering a high-energy, career-spanning performance that reaffirmed their legacy as pioneers of global K-pop. Performing as a trio—G-Dragon, Taeyang, and Daesung—the group transformed the Outdoor Theatre into a celebration of their enduring influence and musical evolution. Opening with the explosive Bang Bang Bang, BIGBANG immediately captivated a diverse festival crowd that ranged from longtime fans to first-time li

The upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections in 2026 are shaping up to be a high-stakes political battle, but the real deciding factor may not be traditional party loyalties or leadership narratives. Instead, the spotlight is firmly on women voters, a powerful and steadily growing electoral force that could ultimately determine the outcome. With polling scheduled in two phases on April 23 and April 29, both the ruling Trinamool Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party have intensified efforts t

 President Donald Trump faced significant backlash over a social media post featuring an image of himself styled in a manner reminiscent of Jesus Christ. The controversial image quickly spread across platforms, sparking outrage among various groups who accused Trump of attempting to portray himself as a religious figure. Critics were vocal in their disapproval, arguing that the post was disrespectful to both religious beliefs and the figure of Jesus Christ. In response to the m

Meta is working on an AI-powered version of CEO Mark Zuckerberg to enhance communication within the company. The project, still in its early stages, aims to create a photorealistic AI character that can interact with employees. This AI is being designed to mirror Zuckerberg’s speech patterns, tone, and views on company strategy, with the goal of making employees feel a stronger connection to their CEO. Zuckerberg is directly involved in training the AI character, feeding it his cu

Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has raised concerns about judicial impartiality, accusing Delhi High Court judge Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma of attending four events hosted by the Adhivakta Parishad, a lawyers' body linked to the RSS. Kejriwal, who has long opposed the BJP-RSS ideology, stated that the judge's participation in these events creates a reasonable apprehension that the case may not be handled impartially. The AAP chief called the Delhi liquor policy case political an

A representative for Katy Perry has denied allegations made by Ruby Rose, calling the claims “categorically false” and “dangerous reckless lies” in a statement issued on Monday, April 13, 2026. The response followed a series of social media posts by Rose, 40, who accused the 41-year-old sin

​A key provision in President Donald Trump’s recent tax legislation introduced significant federal deductions on tips and overtime pay, but the changes do not fully eliminate taxation for millions of American workers. As taxpayers finalize their 2025 returns ahead of the federal filing deadline on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, state governments are emphasizing that these earnings may still be subject

The United States Marshals Service announced the arrest of 78 fugitives following a coordinated three-week operation in Georgia targeting individuals accused of serious and violent crimes. Authorities said the operation, conducted between Sunday, March 16, 2026, and Thursday, April 3, 2026, also resulted i

​REDWOOD CITY, California — Revolution Medicines announced positive results from a late-stage clinical trial evaluating its experimental drug daraxonrasib, showing a significant survival benefit for patients with advanced pancreatic cancer who had previously undergone treatment. According to the company, patients receiving the once-daily oral therapy lived a median of 13.2 months, compar

President Donald Trump renewed criticism of NATO on Saturday, April 12, 2026, saying the alliance could face a “very serious examining” after it did not support the United States during its recent conflict with Iran

Sunrisers Hyderabad secured a commanding 57-run victory over Rajasthan Royals in an IPL 2026 clash held in Hyderabad, powered by standout performances from debutants Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain. The match took place on Tuesday, April 13, 2026, with Hyderabad delivering a dominant all-around display.

U.S. President Donald Trump removed an AI-generated image from his account on Truth Social on Monday, April 13, 2026, after it remained online for nearly 13 hours and sparked significant backlash from segments of his political base, particularly religious conservatives. The image depicted Trump in

Manchester United host Leeds United at Old Trafford in a pivotal Premier League clash with significant implications f

NEW YORK — The Trump administration has agreed to continue flying a rainbow Pride flag at the Stonewall National Monument, reversing a February decision that had sparked legal challenges and public criticism. The agreement was disclosed in court filings on Monday, February 2026, as part of an effort to resolve a lawsuit brought by LGBTQ+ advocacy and historic preservation groups. The settlement remains subject to approval by a federal judge. According to the filing, the Department o

A rare sighting of a “cloud jaguar” in Honduras is offering renewed hope for wildlife conservation after the elusive big cat was photographed at high altitude for the first time in a decade. The lone male jaguar was captured on camera traps on Thursday, February 6, at approximately 2,200 meters (7,200 feet) in the

Washington, April 13 — Tensions between the United States and Iran intensified Monday as Washington moved forward with plans to impose a naval blockade targeting Iranian ports, prompting a swift response from Tehran asserting firm control over its maritime borders. Iran’s deputy interior minister said the country faces no significant security threats along its frontiers, emphasizing what he described as comprehensive oversight of both land and sea boundaries. He stated that Irania