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- Mallikarjun Kharge clarified his “terrorist” remark on PM Modi, saying he meant “Modi always threatens.” BJP rejected the clarification and called him “frustrated.”
- Trump warned that “lots of bombs” will go off when the Iran ceasefire expires, making it clear military action could resume immediately.
- Pappu Yadav faced outrage after saying 90% of women cannot enter politics unless they “compromise in the bedroom.”
- An Indian-origin man who lost his wife and daughter in the Air India crash is facing deportation from the UK.
- CSK youngster Ayush Mhatre has been ruled out of IPL 2026 due to a hamstring injury.
Here are top 5 stories of the day
Kharge calls PM Modi ‘terrorist’; clarifies remark after BJP backlash
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge clarified his remark after calling PM Modi a “terrorist” during a press conference. Kharge said he meant that “Modi always threatens” and is “terrorising people and political parties” through central agencies. The BJP is not accepting the clarification and is calling Kharge “frustrated.” Read full story
Trump warns ‘lots of bombs’ will go off when Iran ceasefire expires
US President Donald Trump has warned that “lots of bombs” will start going off if the current ceasefire with Iran expires without a deal. Trump made it clear that military action could resume immediately. Read full story
Pappu Yadav’s sexist ‘bedroom’ slur sparks outrage
A massive political row is now erupting over a deeply sexist remark by Independent MP Pappu Yadav. Yadav is facing sharp criticism for saying that “90 percent of women cannot enter politics unless they compromise in the bedroom.” The comment is being widely condemned as outrageous and deeply insulting. The BJP is now seeking action against him. Women leaders across party lines have spoken out, calling the remark a disgrace to the nation. Read full story
Indian-origin man who lost wife, daughter in Air India crash faces UK deportation
Nearly a year after losing his wife and young daughter in the Air India Flight 171 crash, Vadodara native Mohammadmiya Sethwala is now facing deportation from the UK after his compassionate stay request was rejected by the UK Home Office. Authorities have placed him on immigration bail until April 22 and asked him to leave the country afterward. Read full story
Ayush Mhatre ruled out of IPL 2026 due to hamstring injury
Chennai Super Kings youngster Ayush Mhatre has been ruled out of the remainder of IPL 2026 after sustaining a left hamstring injury during the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 18. The franchise confirmed that the injury will require a rehabilitation period of six to twelve weeks, ending Mhatre’s campaign this season. Read full story
