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FBI Director Kash Patel filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic magazine. The lawsuit stems from an article alleging excessive drinking and erratic behavior by Patel. The Atlantic has stated it stands by its reporting and will defend against the lawsuit.
Operation Mahadev concluded, delivering justice for the Pahalgam terror attack. A terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam on April 22, 2025, resulted in civilian casualties. The operation's success is being highlighted as the first anniversary of the attack approaches.
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is leaving President Donald Trump's Cabinet to take a private sector role. Her departure follows allegations of abusing her position, including an affair with a subordinate and drinking on the job. The Labor Department's inspector general was reviewing related material. Chavez-DeRemer is the third cabinet official to exit the administration recently.
Tilak Varma scored an unbeaten 101 runs off 45 balls to lead Mumbai Indians to a 99-run victory over Gujarat Titans. Varma's century is considered the fastest for Mumbai Indians in the IPL. Hardik Pandya revealed he told Tilak Varma something mid-match that triggered his century.
Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple CEO and John Ternus is taking over. Tim Cook has led Apple for 15 years, succeeding Steve Jobs. The transition is set to occur on September 1. "Cook called his tenure “the greatest privilege” of his life, expressing gratitude for leading Apple and working with its team." was attributed to Tim Cook.
Incoming CEO John Ternus, a veteran hardware engineer, is Apple's strategic choice to infuse a decisive, 'Jobs-era' leadership style. The company doubles down on its hardware roots, with Ternus reorganizing engineering to integrate AI platforms into product development. This move positions Apple to sharpen its competitive edge in the evolving AI landscape.
Tim Cook steps down after a 15-year tenure that saw Apple's market value surge from $350 billion to $4 trillion, building a 2.5 billion-device ecosystem. His leadership cemented Apple's prosperity, silencing skepticism that followed Steve Jobs' passing. Cook leaves behind a legacy of unprecedented growth and global expansion.
Supreme Court dismisses Umar Khalid's review petition for bail in the 2020 Delhi riots case. Umar Khalid is an activist accused in the larger conspiracy case linked to the 2020 Delhi riots. The Supreme Court has made a final decision on the review petition.
Delhi High Court Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma rejected Arvind Kejriwal's plea for her recusal from hearing the excise policy case. Arvind Kejriwal and other accused persons had sought the recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma from hearing the CBI's excise policy case. The judge delivered her judgment on the recusal plea.
Delhi High Court Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma decisively rejected Arvind Kejriwal's plea for her recusal, stating that politicians cannot dictate judicial competence or challenge impartiality based on mere apprehension. The court emphasized its duty to uphold institutional integrity, asserting that such demands amount to 'putting the institution of judiciary on trial.' Justice Sharma affirmed the court would not yield its judicial responsibility to political comments or imagination.
The Delhi High Court has rejected Arvind Kejriwal's plea for Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma to recuse herself from the excise policy case, marking a significant legal setback. The judge firmly stated that recusal cannot be based on mere apprehension or a politician's comments, calling the petition an attempt to put 'the institution of judiciary on trial.' This decision ensures Justice Sharma will continue hearing the CBI's appeal, impacting Kejriwal's defense strategy.
A planned fight among young people escalated into a mass shooting at Leinbach Park in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The shooting occurred at Leinbach Park, near a middle school. The event occurred on Monday morning, April 20, 2026.
An Allahabad High Court judge recused himself from hearing a dual citizenship case against Rahul Gandhi. The case involves allegations of dual citizenship against Rahul Gandhi. The judge cited social media posts by the petitioner that allegedly cast aspersions on the judiciary.
Odisha CEO orders stricter verification of voter deletion applications. The verification process impacts the final deletion of names from electoral rolls. Complaints of wrongful deletion were received after a recent door-to-door mapping exercise.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis announced a signature campaign to collect 1 crore signatures from women. The opposition's stance is seen as hindering the passage of the women's reservation bill. The campaign is being launched to build pressure on the opposition regarding the women's reservation bill.
CBI arrests two senior executives of Reliance Communications in a bank fraud case. Reliance Communications is a company formerly led by Anil Ambani. Arrests made in connection with a Rs 2,929.05 crore bank fraud case.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant flagged a surge in 'digital arrest' scams. Digital arrest scams involve fraudsters impersonating law enforcement to extort money from victims. The Chief Justice's public statements highlight the growing prevalence and impact of these scams.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan are a prominent Bollywood couple. The couple shared family photos on social media to mark the occasion.
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar assured that the upcoming election in West Bengal will be conducted in a free, fair, and transparent manner. The Chief Election Commissioner is responsible for overseeing the conduct of elections in India. Ahead of the West Bengal elections.
Singer D4vd charged with murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The singer's legal name is David Burke and his stage name is D4vd. David Burke pleaded not guilty to the murder charge.
WrestleMania 42 has concluded in Las Vegas. Roman Reigns won the World Heavyweight Championship. The WWE RAW episode following WrestleMania 42 is scheduled to air and will feature new storylines and main roster arrivals.
Pakistan Cricket Board bans Dasun Shanaka from PSL for one year. Dasun Shanaka, Sri Lanka's T20 World Cup captain, was banned from the Pakistan Super League after joining the IPL. Shanaka's punishment raised questions of double standards by the Pakistan Cricket Board.