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Two Suspects Arrested in Police Encounter Linked to Brigadier Mukesh Murder Case

Dehradun, April 4: In a significant police operation in the Rajpur area of Dehradun, two suspects were apprehended following a gunfight. One of t

Shashi Tharoor's Gunman, Driver attacked in Malappuram, One Held

Police said the case was registered based on a complaint lodged by Tharoor's gunman, Ratheesh K P

Celebrating Vikat Sankashti: A Guide to Auspicious and Inauspicious Times

New Delhi, April 4: According to the Hindu calendar, the festival of Vikat Sankashti is celebrated on the fourth day of the Krishna Paksha in the

9 of Family Killed as Car Falls into Well in Nashik

The victims were heading home after attending a function at a banquet hall in the area when their car fell into a well near the venue

Samsung Electronics likely to report stupendous surge in quarterly profit to record level

By comparison, last year, the worlds biggest maker of memory chips logged 43.6 trillion won in operating income

Book Review | Absolute Whimsy of a Nomadic Heart

This graphic novel is a heady mix of love, life, history, tourism, and more. It grabs the hearts of cities across the world just like it will pro

Iran releases video claiming US A-10 Warthog shot down near Strait of Hormuz

Iran reports its air defence systems downed a US A-10 Warthog aircraft over the Persian Gulf. State media released footage of the alleged inciden

Zendaya Expresses Wish to Work With Sinners Director Ryan Coogler

The 'Euphoria' star was a guest on The Jennifer Hudson Show when the host asked whether there was someone she wanted to work with but hadn't yet.

Ensure free, fair and fearless polls in West Bengal: ECI instructs officials

The Election Commission of India has instructed senior officials in West Bengal to ensure free and fair elections. This directive follows an inci

Iran-Israel conflict: Kin of Indian seafarer killed in strike off Oman move Bombay HC, seek return of remains

Family alleges delay in bringing back mortal remains of crew member who died after missile strike off Oman coast

Controversy Erupts in Hubli Over Love Jihad Allegations, FIR Filed Against Young Womans Family

Hubli, April 4: A significant controversy has emerged in Hubli, Karnataka, surrounding the relationship between a young couple. The dispute escal

Pakistan government slashes petrol price by PKR 80 per litre, day after sharp hike met severe backlash

The government on Thursday (April 2) announced an unprecedented hike of 43% and 55% in the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD), respecti

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's gunman, driver attacked in Kerala, one held

An incident occurred in Wandoor, Kerala, where Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's gunman and driver faced an alleged attack. The confrontation happened

Maulana Mufti Shahabuddin Rizvi Berelvi Responds Sharply to Navneet Ranas Burqa Comments

Bareilly, April 4: Maulana Mufti Shahabuddin Rizvi Berelvi, the National President of the All India Muslim Jamaat, has sharply criticized BJP lea

CSK Faces Humiliating Record After Loss to Punjab Kings in IPL 2026

Chennai, April 4: In a thrilling encounter at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, the five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) faced off against t

Nine of family killed as car falls into well in Nashik district

The victims were heading home after attending a function at a banquet hall in the area when their car fell into a well near the venue

Book Review| Punjab to America: Saga of a 60s Housewife

Simply and well told, its a tale of people who survive the loss of their culture, who live without belonging

Shashi Tharoor's Convoy Blocked, Security Staffer Assaulted In Kerala

The convoy was stopped near Thiruvalli Chellithodu bridge while Shashi Tharoor was travelling to an election campaign event in Wandoor.

Those hit by 'kissing disease' are 3 times more likely to develop multiple sclerosis

IRGC launches 'Wave 93': Massive missile, drone swarm strikes deep inside Israel in Operation True Promise 4

Israel-Iran war: Iran and its allies have launched a major retaliatory strike, dubbed Wave 93, targeting Israeli military sites. This operation,

Devotees Flock to Mahakal Temple for Divine Darshan on Vaishakh Krishna Paksha

Ujjain, April 4: The world-renowned Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple witnessed a massive influx of devotees during the Bhasma Aarti on Saturday morning.

Assembly Elections LIVE: Trinamool seeks removal of Bhabanipur RO, alleges proximity with BJP's Suvendu Adhikari

Yesterday, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee blamed AIMIM and ISF for the gherao of judicial officers in Malda district and accused the

Delhi weather today: Yellow alert issued as rain, thunderstorms likely; AQI remains in poor category

Delhi experienced relief from heat with Friday night rain. However, the India Meteorological Department warns of worsening weather on Saturday. T

Major Changes in U.S. Budget Proposal: Cuts to Domestic Spending and Historic Increase in Defense Funding

Washington, April 4: President Donald Trumps proposed budget for the fiscal year 2027 reveals significant cuts to domestic programs. The budget o

Fire At ONGC's Mumbai High Offshore Oil Field, 10 Injured

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Ten personnel sustained minor injuries after a fire broke out on the SHP Platform of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Li

US intelligence warns Iran unlikely to ease Strait of Hormuz chokehold soon, sources say

US intelligence reports suggest Iran will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz soon. Iran uses its control of the vital oil route as leverage against

Iran Rejects US Proposal for 48-Hour Ceasefire Amid Ongoing Tensions

Tehran, April 4: Iran has officially rejected the United States proposal for a 48-hour ceasefire. This information was reported by Irans semi-off

Artemis II's Moonbound Astronauts Capture Earth's Brilliant Blue Beauty

NASA released the Artemis II crew's first downlinked images Friday, 1 1/2 days into the first astronaut moonshot in more than half a century.

Pak Reduces Petrol Prices, Announces Free Public Transport Amid Energy Crisis

Shehbaz Sharif's announcement came after street protests and long queues at fuel stations triggered by a late-night decision to impose a 42.7-per

Artemis II mission: NASA shares first images of Earth by astronauts aboard

Kim Kardashian to Produce Reality Series 'Team Moms'

'Team Moms' is produced by 'Love Island USA' house ITV America, Kim Kardashian Productions and Paramount Sports Entertainment

Shreyas Iyer Breaches Code of Conduct Again, Entire PBKS Team Reprimanded

The entire Punjab Kings team was penalised by the IPL Governing Council for Code of Conduct breach against the Chennai Super Kings, with Shreyas

Israel says striking Hezbollah sites in Beirut after destroying bridge

A journalist heard two loud explosions in the capital within half an hour and saw smoke billowing from one of them

Trump declines to specify US response if missing airman is harmed in Iran, says 'we hope that's not going to happen'

Israel-Iran war: A US airman ejected over Iran is missing, and President Trump has not detailed the US response if the airman is harmed. Iran cla

India and US Successfully Conclude 20-Day Anti-Submarine Exercise in Guam

Washington, April 4: India and the United States, along with their allied nations, have successfully completed a 20-day anti-submarine warfare ex

IPL 2026 Points table: PBKS lead after 5-wicket win vs CSK, Chennai struggle continues

Punjab Kings continued their strong IPL 2026 start with a five-wicket win against Chennai Super Kings. Chennai posted 209/5, powered by Ayush Mha

IPL 2026: PBKS Skipper Iyer Hails Prabhsimran-Priyansh Following Win Over CSK

lyer also expressed happiness that in the course of these two matches, their entire batting line-up has had some time out there in the middle.

Telangana Seeks Approval for 3 Ropeway Projects to Boost Pilgrimage, Tourism

The execution of the ropeway projects is carried out by National Highways Logistics Management Limited (NHLML) in partnership with the State and

Bengal polls: TMC seeks removal of Bhabanipur RO, alleges proximity with BJP's Suvendu

According to the complaint, the RO had earlier served as block development officer in Nandigram-II, where his proximity to Mr. Adhikari was alleg

Tragic Accident in Nashik Claims Lives of Nine Family Members

Nashik, April 4: A devastating accident occurred in Nashik, Maharashtra, on Friday night. Around 10 PM, a car plunged into a roadside well in the

3,500 In Iran, 19 In Israel, 13 In US: The Deaths In Six Weeks Of Middle East War

The war in the Middle East began when the US and Israel struck Iran on February 28.

Pakistan cuts petrol prices by 80 rupees per litre amid Israel-Iran war

Pakistan will reduce petrol prices by 80 rupees per liter to 378 rupees. This cut comes from the government's petroleum levy. The decision follow

Priyansh Aryas Explosive Performance Leads Punjab Kings to Victory Over CSK

Chennai, April 4: In an electrifying match on Friday evening, the five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) faced off against Punjab Kings, w

Cultures converge as Andhra University marks its centenary

The celebrations have become a platform for international students to showcase their cultures, traditions, languages, and cuisines. The festiviti

Tamil Nadu-Born Rini Sampath 1st South Asian In Washington DC Mayoral Race

Washington, April 4 (IANS) Rini Sampath, a Tamil Nadu-born candidate, has become the first South Asian person to secure a place on the ballot for

Mumbai weather update: Light rain, IMD storm alert, pollution trend raises concern

Mumbai experienced light rain as the India Meteorological Department issued warnings for active weather across India. Western disturbances are ex

Trump Administration Proposes Major Cuts to International Programs in New Budget Plan

Washington, April 4: The Trump administration is set to implement significant changes to U.S. diplomacy and foreign aid in its upcoming budget pr

Prime Minister Modi to Address Election Rally in Kerala

New Delhi, April 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Kerala on Saturday as part of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) campaign fo

Trump Signs Executive Order to Reform College Sports in the U.S.

Washington, April 4: President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at bringing order, fairness, and stability to college sports. He

Pakistan to repay USD 2 billion loan to UAE on its demand: Report

Pakistan will return two billion US dollars to the United Arab Emirates by the end of this month. The UAE had provided the funds to support Pakis

Pune weather news: Rain to retreat soon, bigger temperature shift ahead

Rainfall in Pune will decrease from Saturday. Dry weather is expected from Sunday. Maximum temperatures will gradually rise by 2-3C between April

Morning Digest: INS Aridhaman, nuclear-powered submarine, enters Indias naval fleet; Iran military says downed second U.S. jet in Gulf, and more

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Indian-American Rini Sampath Makes History in Washington DC Mayoral Race

Washington, April 4: Rini Sampath, born in Tamil Nadu, has become the first South Asian to secure a spot in the Washington DC mayoral election. T

We're in war: Trump says downing of US military jet will not affect Iran talks

America's President Donald Trump says a downed US military plane will not halt Iran talks. Iran claims it shot down a US A-10 aircraft near the S

Regime Change To Can Anyone Find Our Pilots? Iran's Ghalibaf Mocks Trump

Iran claims to have shot down two US military aircraft- the F-15 and the A-10 - and hit two Black Hawk helicopters in a day.

Iran Warns of Crushing Strikes on US Assets, Regional Host Nations

The warning specifically extended to the infrastructure of nations that continue to host US military bases, marking a sharp escalation in regiona

U.S. Fighter Jets Downed Over Iran; Rescue Operations Underway

Washington, April 4: A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down over Iran, prompting a rescue operation. One crew member was successfully

Pope Leo XIV carries cross through all 14 stations on Good Friday, first in decades

Tamil Nadu Man Shot Dead By Son-In-Law Over Child's Custody Amid Divorce

A senior police officer told NDTV that the couple has two children - a son and a daughter - and the dispute centred around the custody of the boy

58 tortillas, five hot sauces and one toilet: Life aboard spacecraft Orion

Astronauts on a Moon mission are facing familiar challenges like email glitches and toilet troubles. They are also enjoying the unique experience

WHO warns about attacks on Iran health facilities, regional threat

The WHO cited 116 verified attacks on healthcare in the countries concerned and reported that he escalating crisis is sharply increasing the ris

F-15, A-10, Black Hawks: US Aircraft Hit By Iran, 2 Pilots Rescued, 1 Missing

It was the first time an American aircraft was downed in the Iran war, which broke out when the US and Israel attacked Tehran on February 28.

Lifestyle, community, veganpreneurs: The story of Namu Kinis Vegan Market

In this photo essay, we feature exhibition highlights and founder insights from this innovative market for the vegan ecosystem.

Sharma diverges from Congress line on West Asia, hails governments diplomacy

Honey Singh's Concert in Pune Postponed Due to Bad Weather, Check Out New Date

Honey Singh is currently on a concert spree, with his previous shows held in Mumbai and Delhi.

Up to 75 women expected to benefit from Bank of America settlement in Epstein sex abuse, say lawyers

Lawyers for women abused by Epstein had sued the bank, saying it ignored suspicious financial transactions involving Epstein that occurred while

Canada grocery prices climb 5.7 percent in February, led by sharp meat and poultry spikes as costs outpace inflation

Grocery prices in Canada saw a sharp increase of 5.7 percent in February. This rise was mainly due to higher costs for meat and poultry. Beef and

Artemis II Orion spacecraft sends back first Earth views from deep space, watch the stunning photos

Nasa has released stunning high-resolution images of Earth captured by the Artemis II crew as they journey around the Moon. Mission commander Rei

Eight killed as 5.8 magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan

A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan and Pakistan late Friday. At least eight people died in Afghanistan when a house collapsed. The qua

Yuvraj Singh Disagrees With Father Yograj Over Big 'Arjun Tendulkar' Remark

Reflecting on mentoring Arjun, Yuvraj Singh described it as a full-circle moment, saying that he is happy to pass on the learnings he got from hi

IPL 2026: CSK skipper Ruturaj says sometimes we just didn't execute at the right time

Indian Premier League CSK vs PBKS: Chennai Super Kings lost to Punjab Kings by five wickets. Skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad cited bowling as the reason

Man Celebrates House Help's Birthday After Finding Her Crying In Kitchen, Wins Hearts Online

The clip, posted by a user named Kritartha, captures a heartfelt moment that has resonated widely online.

'Evil and wickedness will not prevail': Trump's Easter message to faithful amid West Asia conflict

2nd man arrested in drive-by shooting in Brooklyn that killed 7-month-old girl

Police have arrested a second suspect in the tragic stray-bullet killing of a 7-month-old baby in Brooklyn. Matthew Rodriguez, 18, was apprehende

Sunetra Pawar to file nomination on April 6, contest wont be unopposed in Baramati

The bypolls are slated to test MVAs unity even as the Mahayuti will rally behind Sunetra Pawar for the Baramati bypolls; Ms. Pawar, who is the DC

Trump administration to rejoin offshore drilling agencies separated after 2010 Gulf oil spill

The Trump administration is merging two agencies that were split after the 2010 Gulf oil spill. This move aims to boost efficiency and expedite p

China Pushes Iran War Diplomacy, US Stays Uninterested

China has been working tirelessly for peace since the outbreak of the war, said Liu Pengyu, spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in Washington

Jan Vishwas Bill: Commerce Ministry wants departments to consider withdrawing cases involving minor offences

Piyush Goyal said as per estimates, there are five crore pending court cases relating to minor offences, majority of which should have never gone

Donald Trump signs executive order aimed at regulating college sports

President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order impacting college sports. The order sets a five-year eligibility limit for student athlet

LIVE: Trump Says Downing of US Jet Wont Affect Iran Talks

These remarks represent the leader's first public response to the loss of an American plane during the hostilities,

Your Friends and Neighbors season 2 released today on Apple TV: Inside the lavish homes of Westmont Village and character secrets

Friends and Neighbors season 2: Westmont Village's opulent homes in 'Your Friends and Neighbors' Season 2, premiering April 3, reveal character d

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Iran hunts crew member of crashed U.S. jet after one reported rescued

President Donald Trump has been briefed about the downing of a U.S. warplane in Iran that has triggered a major search and rescue operation for t

US defence budget seeks 85 Lockheed F-35s in boost to Pentagon's program

The Pentagon's fiscal 2027 budget proposes a significant increase in fighter jet procurement, seeking 85 Lockheed Martin F-35s, up from 47 last y

Trump Proposes Record USD 1.5 Trillion Defence Budget Amid Iran War

The presidents annual budget is considered a reflection of the administrations values and does not carry the force of law

White House says Trump orders back pay from shutdown to all homeland security employees

President Donald Trump has signed an emergency order. This order will compensate all Department of Homeland Security employees for pay and benefi

Iran's parliament speaker hints at targeting Bab el-Mandeb Strait; suggests expansion of maritime blockade beyond Hormuz

Israel-Iran war: Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf suggested expanding maritime blockades from the Strait of Hormuz to the Bab

Special session a violation of election code, claims Congress

The Congress party has criticized the BJP's recently announced 'special session', accusing it of violating campaign regulations, particularly reg

Israel-Iran war: Tehran hunts crew of crashed US jet F-15 and A-10, one reported rescued

Iranian and American forces are in a race to recover the crew of a US F-15 fighter jet. Iran claims it shot down the aircraft. The war, which beg

Quote of the day by Richard Bach: 'In order to live free and happily you must...' inspiring lessons on life, happiness and freedom by author of bestselling philosophical novella Jonathan Livingston Seagull and The Bridge Across Forever

Quote of the day by Richard Bach: Richard Bach, famed for Jonathan Livingston Seagull, emphasizes that true happiness and freedom demand sacrific

Indias third home-grown N-sub commissioned; Rajnath also launches stealth frigate, large cavitation tunnel facility at Vizag

India's naval strength significantly bolstered with the commissioning of INS Aridhaman, its third indigenous nuclear-powered ballistic missile su