Israeli strike on a school in Gaza kills at least 27 people: Officials

Deir Al Balah: Israeli airstrikes killed at least 100 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip on Thursday, including 27 or more sheltering at a school

Ragging in Telangana medical colleges: A rite of passage or a lifetime of scars?

Despite anti-ragging laws, medical colleges in Telangana remain hotspots for hazing. From verbal humiliation to physical abuse, first-year studen

Seven killed after dozens of tornadoes hit US Midwest, South

Houston: At least seven people were killed and 13 others injured after dozens of tornadoes tearing through large swaths of the US Midwest and Sou

US & Chinese military officials hold talks on maritime security in bid to lower risks

Washington: US and Chinese military officials have met for their first working-level talks since President Donald Trump took office for the secon

Waqf (Amendment) Bill: Conflicting opinions resonate discussions in Upper House

Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha JP Nadda on Thursday accused the Opposition of spreading a fake narrative against the Waqf (Amendment) Bil

Assam CM lauds Amit Shah for Lok Sabha address on Waqf

Union Home Minister has demonstrated the courage and resolute determination of a new India, says Himanta Biswa Sarma

Hemant Soren follows Didi, set to make tribal and regional languages must in schools

RANCHI: The Jharkhand government has decided to make the teaching of tribal and regional languages mandatory in government schools across the sta

States sue to block Trumps election order, saying it violates the Constitution

Washington: Democratic officials in 19 states filed a lawsuit Thursday against President Donald Trumps attempt to reshape elections across the US

Lucknow Diary: Maha Kumbh now a case study for the ages

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Tariffs to spark biz in India?; Creating studio-quality ads with tech

Trumps reciprocal tariffs on India could give the countrys manufacturing sector a competitive edge, according to venture capital investors. Hyper

Israeli strike on a school in Gaza kills at least 27 people, Palestinian health officials say

Israeli airstrikes kill over 100 Palestinians in Gaza, including children and women, as Israel intensifies offensive against Hamas.

Deadly storms batter central US, bringing 'historic' flood risk

Fierce storms pounded a large stretch of the central-eastern United States overnight, with officials on Thursday reporting at least seven deaths

Myanmar earthquake death toll rises to 3145 as more bodies found

Bangkok: The death toll from the earthquake that hit Myanmar nearly a week ago rose Thursday to 3,145 as search and rescue teams found more bodie

Oppn parties demand PM Modi visit strife-torn Manipur, restore law and order

New Delhi: Opposition parties on Friday attacked the government over its failure in controlling violence in BJP-ruled Manipur and demanded Prime

Congress Made Muslim Ladies 2nd-Grade Citizens: JP Nadda

Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha JP Nadda on Thursday accused the Congress of making Muslim women second-grade citizens during its rule at

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IMF director says US tariffs represent significant risk to the global outlook

Washington: International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said the announcement of US tariffs clearly represent a sign

Tiruchi Corporation to conduct special drive to give anti-rabies booster dose to stray dogs

Tahe Corporation officials are planning to administer the booster shots to 22,030 dogs that have been sterilized and vaccinated post-operation

Meet SRH's 26-year bowler, who cancelled his honeymoon for IPL 2025, shocked KKR's batter by bowling with both arms in same over, he is...

The 26-year-old showcased his unique skill in his only over against KKR. He switched between bowling with his left arm against Angkrish Raghuvans

Israeli strikes kill 9 in southwestern Syria

Nawa: Israeli strikes in Syria reportedly killed at least nine people in the southwest of the country on Thursday, as Israel accused Turkey of tr

Unit III of Tuticorin Thermal Power Station resumes operation

Unit III, along with Units I and II, had temporarily shut down after a fire. As of Thursday morning, Units III, IV, and V were running, says Mini

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Indian Astronaut-Designate To Hold 7 Experiments, Participate In 60 Studies At Space Station

Indian Air Force (IAF) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will conduct seven experiments in the fields of agriculture, food and human biology, when

Kerala Court Stays Proceedings Against Baba Ramdev In 'Misleading' Ads Case

The Kerala High Court on Thursday stayed all proceedings in a lower court against Yoga guru Baba Ramdev, his associate Acharya Balakrishna and th

Lights, camera, AI: This startup helps advertisers create studio-quality ads with AI

Bengaluru-based Hypergro.ai uses AI to produce user-generated video advertisements and helps clients improve customer acquisition and brand engag

Science Quiz | On maternal and neonatal health

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Parliament Passes Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025

NEW DELHI, Apr 4: Parliament early Friday passed the contentious Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, after it was approved by the Rajya Sabha. The Lok S

Chennais residential market recorded 10% year on year growth

According to Knight Frank India, 4,357 units were sold during the first quarter of 2025.New launches also saw an uptick, with 4,576 units introdu

'Markets are going to...': Trump predicts boom after worst stock market crash in years triggered by his tariffs

President Donald Trump remains optimistic despite a sharp drop in the stock market due to his announcement of tariffs. He asserts that the market

Head of Myanmars military government visits Thailand in rare overseas trip

The head of Myanmars military government arrived in Thailand in a rare international trip as his country recovers from a devastating earthquake t

Domestic Help Dies By Suicide After Theft Allegations By Ex-Judge

A retired judge and his wife were booked in connection with the suicide of a domestic help who was allegedly harassed by them, police on Thursday

Parliament passes Waqf Amendment Bill: 128 in favor, 95 against

New Delhi: The Parliament in the early hours on Friday approved the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 after a lengthy and intense discussion in the Raj

Republicans moving ahead with Trumps big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts amid tariff uproar

After a long wait, the Senate is launching action on President Donald Trumps big, beautiful bill of tax breaks and spending cuts

Auto wars begin: Canada slaps 25% tariffs on US cars, spares supply chains after Trumps trade war

Canadian PM Mark Carney announced a 25% tariff on US vehicle imports that do not comply with the free trade agreement, with revenue supporting th

Trump's tariff push is a race against time, and potential voter backlash

President Trump's new expansive tariffs mark a significant shift by reversing decades of lower trade barriers. Economists predict these tariffs w

Stock Market Live Updates 4 April 2025: Stock to buy today: Kalyan Jewellers India (508.95)

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: The stock of Kalyan Jewellers India has witnessed a considerable sell-off since the beginning of this year. But

Paresh Rawal says Akshay Kumar is 'not selling drugs', lashes out at critics: 'What is your problem if...'

Paresh Rawal defended Akshay Kumar against criticism surrounding his frequent film releases and career decisions.

Congress Kept Muslims Out Of Mainstream For 60 Years: Kiren Rijiju

Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju accused the Congress and other opposition parties of scaring the Muslim community with the Waqf Bill

IMFs Kristalina Georgieva says U.S. tariffs represent significant risk to global outlook

IMF warns sweeping U.S. tariffs pose significant risk to global economy, urges constructive resolution to trade tensions.

Why only 2 countries got spared from Donald Trump's 'liberation day' tariffs?Theyare...

While all US trade partners now face a minimum 10% tariff, some countries have been hit with much higher rates.

Viral video: Man dances to 'Radhe Radhe' inside Delhi metro, internet loves his confidence

The post quickly gained traction, drawing a large number of likes and comments. Many users appreciated his confidence and carefree attitude.

Expert explains why every woman should have flaxseeds everyday

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Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians IPL 2025 LIVE Streaming Details: When and where to watch LSG vs MI match 16 live on TV, online?

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LSG vs MI IPL 2025 Dream11 prediction: Fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XIs, team news, injury updates for Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians

LSG vs MI Dream 11 Team - Check My Dream11 Team, Best Players' list, team news, and injury updates for match 16 between Lucknow Super Giants and

Zeenat Aman recalls 'romancing Amitabh Bachchan' in 'titillating' dress during 'Samunder Mein Naha Ke': 'I had to swallow a...'

Zeenat Aman shared her memory during the shoot of the popular Pukar song. Also, she revealed that it was Amitabh Bachchan's first shoot after the

Viral Video: Mosquito fails to bite man's wrist after several attempts, netizens joke, 'shame on you'

A video is going viral on social media in which a mosquito sitting on a man's wrist is trying to bite him, but it is unable to do so. Netizens en

Viral video: Delhi metro passenger breaks into impromptu dance while singing 'Radhe Radhe', netizens say...

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India News Live Updates: Both communities should take route of dialogue, next meeting to be held in Delhi: Amit Shah in Rajya Sabha

Morning Digest: Parliament passes Waqf Amendment Bill 2025; RS confirms imposition of Presidents rule in Manipur, next meeting soon, says Amit Shah, and more

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Opposition slams assault on Christian priests by vigilantes in police station

According to the Jabalpur Police, the incident took place on March 31 inside the Ranjhi Police Station premises when officers were inquiring abou

Myanmar earthquake death toll rises to 3,145

Information Minister Maung Maung Ohn also announced at a meeting in the capital, Naypyitaw, that 4,589 people were injured and 221 others were mi

Bengalurus Namma Metro: Indias priciest transit

After the fare revision, commuting by Bengalurus Namma Metro has become the most expensive service in the country, with the ticket cost surpassin

Exotic animals seized in Mizoram, three Myanmar nationalsheld

Among the animals recovered at Zokhawthar were African spurred tortoises and Patagonian maras

Trump Must Pay $741,000 Legal Bill Over Failed Lawsuit, Rules UK Court

The High Court in London on Thursday ordered US President Donald Trump to pay 625,000 ($741,000) in legal costs after he unsuccessfully sued a fo

CAG report on railways flags issues with ECoR workshop, construction works at CST station in Mumbai

The audit further observed that the projections for coaches due for periodic overhaul (POH) were not realistic and had undergone downward revisio

France's Emmanuel Macron calls for suspension of investment in US until tariffs clarified

French President Macron has called for a suspension of investments in the US following President Trump's imposition of new tariffs on imports fro

Parl passes Waqf bill as RS approves it with 128 votes, 95 against

We believe in real service, not lip service: Nadda * Legislation unconstitutional, says Kharge NEW DELHI, Apr 3: Parliament early Friday passed t

Iyer silences critics with blazing 60 as KKR crush SRH by 80 runs

KOLKATA, Apr 3: Venkatesh Iyer answered his critics with a match-winning 60 off 29 balls, propelling Kolkata Knight Riders to a convincing 80-run

Union Secretary Food & Public Distribution visits J&K

* Takes review of FCS&CA Dept, FCI Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 3: Union Secretary, Department of Food & Public Distribution, Sanjeev Chopr

DyCM inaugurates J&K wedding jewellery exhibition

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 3: The 11th edition of J&K wedding jewellery exhibition officially kicked off today under the grace presence o

Compassion in primary healthcare. Heres what it looks like in India

Cases from tribal, rural and urban India show how compassion helps deliver better care, drive responsiveness, and meet the public health needs of

Godrej Interio launches new collection of office furniture

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 3: Targeting 30% growth in its B2B business by FY27, Godrej Interio today expanded its presence in the institu

India, Thailand support free, open, rules-based order in Indo-Pacific: PM

Joint Declaration on strategic partnership signed BANGKOK, Apr 3: India and Thailand today decided to elevate their relations to the level of a s

CS asks for accelerated execution of National Highway Projects

* Reviews draft J&K Hydro Power Policy Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 3: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, chaired a high level meeting to assess

Need to link innovation, growth with ethical values of society: LG

Talent pool in J&K getting better opportunities Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 3: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today addressed Bharat Shik

128 Ayes, 95 noes, 0 abstentions: Rajya Sabhas 12-hour showdown ends with Waqf (Amendment) Bills passage

Rajya Sabha has passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, following heated debates and opposition. The Bill, aimed at increasing transparency in Wa

LG reviews progress on development of Disaster Mgmt & Yatri Niwas Complexes

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 3: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired a meeting with the senior officials of Shri Amarnath ji Shrine B

Why Judges Should Declare Assets And The Curious Reason They Dont Have To

A lightly edited version of this article appeared on News18 here. We must all be shocked at the recent scandal at the Delhi High Court. An accide

Sustainable Green Transport Revolution

The nation is at a crucial juncture in its journey toward a sustainable future, with pollution emerging as one of the countrys most formidable ch

Registration for lifetime smart cards for free bus travel for women to begin soon

While the department is yet to iron out the details of the scheme, it has been confirmed that the cards will have a lifetime validity and will be

Activists protest against plan to fell trees in Rajasthans Shahbad forest for hydro power project

The memorandum also stated that the hydro power project would make an adverse impact on the movement and well-being of cheetahs brought from Nami

Ensure Timely Performance Analysis

The essence of good governance lies in transparency, timely evaluation, and continuous improvement. However, the prolonged delay in the release o

Rajnath Singh flags off expeditions to Mt. Everest, Mt. Kangchenjunga

NEW DELHI, Apr 3: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday flagged off an Indian Army-led expedition to Mt. Everest, comprising 34 climbers. Ad

Pakistan fined again for slow ODI over-rate in New Zealand

Dubai, Apr 3: Pakistan has been penalized for a slow over-rate against New Zealand in their second one-day international in Hamilton this week. M

Exposure to difficult conditions helped evolution of my T20 batting: Sudharsan

BENGALURU, Apr 3: Opener B Sai Sudharsan felt exposure to difficult conditions during his current stint with IPL side Gujarat Titans has contribu

India to send Buddha relics of Gujarat to Thailand for exposition

NEW DELHI, Apr 3 : India will soon send relics of the Buddha, discovered in Devni Mori in northern Gujarat, to Thailand for an exposition. Prime

Varun fifth, Ravinder sixth in mens 10m air pistol final at shooting World Cup

BUENOS AIRES, Apr 3: Indias Varun Tomar and Ravinder Singh finished fifth and sixth, respectively, in the mens 10m air pistol final at the season

Waqf Bill-2025 to bring transparency, ensure proper management of Waqf property: Nadda

NEW DELHI, Apr 3 : Union Minister and BJP President J P Nadda on Thursday said the basic objective of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill-2025 is to bring

No funds released under VGF Scheme in FY25 as no BESS project achieved financial closure: Govt

NEW DELHI, Apr 3 : No amount was released under the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Scheme for Battery Energy Storage Systems in FY25 as none of the

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan flags unitary polity, says Centre tightening grip on educational institutions

Many Opposition-ruled States at the receiving end of arbitrary action by Governors; State governments provide substantial funds to the centres of

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NDA's new 'secular' entrants, NCP and JDS, support waqf bill

Rajya Sabha saw a heated debate on the waqf bill, with NCP's Praful Patel and JDS's HD Deve Gowda supporting it and criticizing Congress for its

Congress Demands Inquiry Into Manipur Violence, Asks Centre To Table White Paper

Congress chief and Rajya Sabha Leader of Oppositon Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday demanded an inquiry into Manipur violence and asked the central g

Rahul Gandhi says China has grabbed 4,000 sqkm, Anurag Thakur hits back

Rahul Gandhi criticized the government in Lok Sabha for allegedly losing 4,000 sq km of territory to China and questioned the measures against US

Waqf bill seeks to complete unfinished tasks of previous governments: Kiren Rijiju

Minority affairs minister Kiren Rijiju refuted the opposition's claims about the new waqf law being anti-Muslim. He emphasized that the legislati

US Stocks Plunge After Tariff Move, S&P 500 Sees Biggest Decline Since 2020

US stocks plunged Thursday as traders reacted to Donald Trump's sweeping tariff announcement a day earlier, with the broad-based S&P 500 recordin

WB jobs-for-cash scam: Stds 9-12 to be hit in government-aided schools

We've food apps, China has AI, EV: Piyush Goyal's startup reality check

Union Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted the disparity between Indian and Chinese startups, emphasizing that while Indian startups focus on food d

Thai epic based on Ramayana staged for PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi's visit to Thailand highlighted India's cultural influence through the Ramakien, Thailand's version of the Ramayana. Thai PM pre