A TCS employee accused of religious harassment in Nashik has sought anticipatory bail, citing pregnancy and other grounds. The IT giant stated its internal review found no prior complaints on its official channels. The case has led to multiple arrests and a high-level probe ordered by the Maharashtra Chief Minister.
India and Russia have activated a logistics pact allowing each to station up to 3,000 troops, five warships and ten aircraft in the other’s territory for five years, extendable by mutual consent. The agreement enhances military cooperation, supports equipment servicing, enables joint exercises and missions, and grants reciprocal access to bases, strengthening interoperability in the Indo-Pacific and Arctic regions.
Today is Akshaya Tritiya, an auspicious day in the Hindu calendars, believed to bring lasting prosperity and good fortune. Buying gold on this day is considered auspicious. Experts believe that returns on gold over the last few years reinforce its role as a long-term wealth preserver.
A 15-year-old survivor bravely came forward to record her statement in the Amravati sexual abuse case. This is a significant breakthrough for the special investigation team. Police are actively searching for seven other identified survivors. The main accused and others are already named in the FIR. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward to ensure justice.
WrestleMania 42 Night 1 featured a packed card with The Vision and IShowSpeed defeating The Usos and LA Knight, and Jacob Fatu besting Drew McIntyre in an unsanctioned bout. Paige returned to partner Brie Bella and win the WWE Women’s Tag Team titles, while AJ Lee lost the Intercontinental title to Becky Lynch.
In fact, IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook (April 2026) sees India sitting at the sixth spot this financial year too. What has led to the sudden fall? Why has India dropped to the sixth position, falling behind the UK, instead of overtaking Japan to become the fourth largest economy?
North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles into the sea from its east coast on Sunday, prompting South Korea to heighten surveillance and convene an emergency meeting. Japan also detected the launches, protesting the violation of UN resolutions and the threat to regional peace.
Akshaya Tritiya, a significant Hindu festival, will be celebrated on April 19, 2026. This auspicious day is believed to bring immense success, prosperity, and good fortune. Devotees perform pujas, recite mantras, and offer special food to seek blessings from Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi for lifelong benefits.
In response to feedback from social media, Lenskart is updating its in-store dress code to embrace religious expressions among employees. This decision comes after an internal guideline that mistakenly restricted spiritual symbols, such as tilaks and bindis, faced backlash for promoting discrimination.
A 26-year-old woman accused of religious harassment at TCS Nashik has sought anticipatory bail, citing pregnancy and delay in complaint filing. Meanwhile, two other accused in alleged sexual harassment and conversion bid cases were remanded to police custody for further investigation into electronic evidence.
