India's Most Advanced Atomic Reactor Reaches Milestone, Attains Criticality
- India's Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam reached criticality, advancing nuclear power.
- The PFBR uses plutonium fuel and produces more fissile material than it consumes.
- This milestone marks the start of India's second stage in its three-stage nuclear program.
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Explained: Why Iran War Has Paused But Lebanon Continues To Be A Flashpoint
- The ceasefire between Iran and the US is threatened after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz again
- Israel intensified strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon, causing many casualties and widespread damage
- Iran claims Lebanon was part of the truce; Israel and the US dispute this interpretation
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2026 Election Season Kicks Off: BJP Eyes Assam Hat-Trick, Kerala Rise
- Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry kickstart 2026 election cycle this morning
- BJP is bidding for an Assam hat-trick, while Kerala's Left front wants a fifth straight term
- N Rangaswamy's AINRC is plotting a fourth win in five Puducherry polls
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Iran Closes Hormuz After Israel Strikes Lebanon With 100 Missiles In 10 Minutes
- Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz after Israeli attacks on Lebanon despite a US-Iran ceasefire
- The US and Iran agreed on a two-week ceasefire including reopening the Strait of Hormuz
- Israel launched over 100 air strikes in Lebanon in 10 minutes, continuing military ops against Hezbollah
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Israel Unhappy, Says US Kept It In Dark On Ceasefire Deal With Iran Until End
- Israel is unhappy because it was excluded from US-Iran ceasefire talks and finalisation
- Israel supports the ceasefire but says it does not cover Lebanon
- Trump confirmed Hezbollah and Lebanon are excluded from the ceasefire and supported Israeli strikes
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Centre Says Time To Remove PIL As Concept; Supreme Court Says "We're Cautious"
- The Centre urged the Supreme Court to remove the concept of public interest litigation (PIL) altogether
- Supreme Court stated courts are cautious in entertaining PILs and apply strict parameters for acceptance
- Centre cited improved access to justice and legal aid as reasons why PILs have become outdated
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Congress Waits In The Wings As CPM Crosses Fingers For Third Term In Kerala
- Kerala broke a 50-year ruling party cycle with CPM-led LDF re-election in 2021
- LDF faces anti-incumbency and criticism of CM Vijayan's centralised leadership style
- Factionalism and nepotism accusations have affected CPM's image in Kerala
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TVK To Play Spoiler For Congress-DMK As Puducherry Votes Today? 10 Points
- The NDA in Puducherry includes AINRC, BJP, AIADMK, and LJK parties
- The BJP expelled LJK over statehood demand and local roots concerns
- Vote counting for Puducherry is scheduled for May 4 alongside other states
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What Top Court Said On Centre's Objection To DY Chandrachud's View On Adultery
- DY Chandrachud's adultery decriminalisation ruling cited foreign scholars, sparking Centre's objection
- Centre opposed reliance on international judgments and constitutional morality concept in landmark rulings
- Centre challenged reasoning on constitutional morality and women's dignity basis in Sabarimala judgment
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BCCI Introduces Dramatic New Rule Mid IPL Season On 'Benched Players'
- BCCI has reportedly benched IPL players from moving around the ground during matches
- Substitute players not included in the designated 16 for the match won't be allowed to "enter the field"
- "In addition to that, only five outside the playing XI can move around," the report said
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Gavaskar's Witty Take On Sooryavanshi Dominating Bumrah: "I'm MI Fan"
- Sunil Gavaskar praised Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for taking the game to Jasprit Bumrah in their IPL 2026 clash
- The 15-year-old prodigy slammed a 14-ball 39, taking on MI's experienced bowling lineup
- "I'm a Mumbai Indians supporter, so actually, in a way, I wouldn't have enjoyed it," said Gavaskar
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