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Iran war: The writer reflects on wartime destruction in London to highlight concerns about ongoing strikes in Iran, especially the historic city

Assembly election LIVE: Judicial officers' gherao fresh flashpoint in TMC-BJP war in West Bengal; EC hands over probe to NIA

Agitation against SIR spread across West Bengal districts on Thursday (April 2, 2026)

Assembly Election highlights: ECI appoints Sandeep Rai Rathore to head Tamil Nadu police

The ECI also appointed Additional Director General of Police Sanjay Kumar, a 1997-batch IPS officer, as the Commissioner of Police, Tambaram and

IPL 2026: SRH Secures Major Victory Over KKR but Misses Top-4 Spot

New Delhi, April 3: In an exciting match on Thursday at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) achieved a significant victory again

Leaders Extend Good Friday Wishes, Reflect on Christs Sacrifice

New Delhi, April 3: On the occasion of Good Friday, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with several promin

Experimental traffic changes rolled out in Srinagar to ease peak-hour congestion

As part of these efforts, traffic authorities are making temporary adjustments such as closing and reopening specific turns and intersections. Du

QS subject rankings 2026 highlight improving performance of Indian institutions

A record 599 individual subject entries from 99 Indian institutions were featured, marking a year-on-year increase of 12% in subject entries and

How we came to be: Scientists get first look at the evolution of early complex animals

New fossils discovered in Chinas Yunnan province show that complex animal life began millions of years earlier than previously thought, during th

Common Breakfast Mistakes That Can Harm Your Health

New Delhi, April 3: Breakfast is often considered the most important meal of the day. What you eat in the morning can significantly influence you

Punjab Congress leader Khushbaz Jattana dies in road accident in Haryana's Sonipat

In the incident, Jattana and his driver Parminder Singh died, while his gunman sustained injuries, Assistant Commissioner of Police (Rai), Sonipa

Nepal court extends detention of ex-PM Oli in deadly protest probe

Police arrested Mr. Oli and former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, a day after Prime Minister Balendra Shah was sworn in following the first electio

'Mediator' Pakistan feels the heat as petrol price breaches PKR 450, diesel goes over 500 due to Middle East war

Pakistan petrol, diesel prices: The petrol price in cash-strapped Pakistan has increased to PKR 458.40 rupees per litre and diesel has breached t

Shivang Kumar: How a TTE fathers conversion idea and Dhonis Untold Story shaped Moradabad cricketer's SRH journey

Shivang Kumar's father: Shivang Kumar, a 23-year-old spinner from Moradabad, made his IPL debut for Sunrisers Hyderabad after a journey marked by

MeeSeva centres in Telangana under scrutiny over overcharging, corruption concerns and agent nexus

Citizens charged up to 100 times official fees, informal networks exploit gaps.

IPL 2026: 'They are jealous from success I got': Rahane lambasts critics for 'certain agenda' against his batting after defeat to SRH

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Ajinkya Rahane, following KKR's second loss in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, defended his performance

Pakistan's response to any attack would be 'swift, calibrated and decisive': Khawaja Asif on Rajnath Singhs remarks

Recalling the four-day conflict in May, the Pakistani Minister said that history was a stark reminder that miscalculation has consequences

India AI Startup Sarvam Raises Funds At $1.5 Billion Valuation

Sarvam took a starring role at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's AI summit in February, unveiling an AI model that is tailored to the languages and

Video: A Doll's Funeral In Gaza Shows How War Has Reached Its Youngest

Between October 7, 2023, and January 5, 2025, a total of 42,200 women, children and elderly people were killed. They made up 56% of all violent d

CBSE Issues Advisory On QR Codes In Question Papers Amid Viral Online Claims

CBSE Board Exams 2026: The advisory comes in the wake of recent incidents where QR codes in CBSE exams went viral on social media for reasons unr

Iran War Shock: Why 'Diversified' Portfolios May Still Lose Money in 2026

Investment Guidelines: If your portfolio is sitting mostly in the wrong sectors, you feel the pain -- even if you think you are diversified.

EC publishes 8th supplementary list in West Bengal, disposes 52 lakh cases

The Election Commission has completed verification for over 52 lakh voters in West Bengal. Work continues for nearly 8 lakh more applicants. The

Major Bust by Mumbai ATS: Two Arrested in Khair Wood Smuggling Case

Mumbai, April 3: The Mumbai Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has achieved a significant breakthrough in a case involving the smuggling of Khair wood. T

US Allies Work On Plan B For Hormuz Strait If Trump Walks Away

Trump has strongly criticised North Atlantic Treaty Organization countries for being unwilling to deploy their own militaries to the waterway --

90-year-old woman alleges land-grab under LPS, seeks Jagans help

Nelluri Seshagiriamma claims that her land has been taken under the pretext of land pooling, and that she has neither been fairly compensated nor

Ajinkya Rahane Hits Back at Critics After IPL 2026 Setback

Kolkata, April 3: In an intense match at Eden Gardens on Thursday, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) faced a 65-run defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad

Teenager brings loaded gun to restaurant, arrested; faces 50 charges linked to intimate partner violence case; details inside

A teenager, Connor James Tobin, is facing more than 50 charges. He allegedly brought a loaded gun to an Eastern Passage restaurant. Police later

USIran War Day 35 Updates: No end in sight as Iran vows 'crushing' attacks, Strait of Hormuz remains blocked

The Middle East conflict intensifies as Iran continues its strikes, impacting regional stability and global energy markets. US President Trump cl

Jan Vishwas Bill 'giant step' for ease of living, business: Shah

Prime Minister Modi Kicks Off Election Campaign in Chennai and Puducherry

New Delhi, April 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to intensify the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) election campaign in South India with

US miltary hasnt even started destroying Iran Trump warns 'bridges next, then power plants' as B1 bridge strike toll mounts

US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning regarding potential strikes on Iran's bridges and electric power plants. This comes as US-Is

Pakistan Hikes Petrol Prices By 43%, Diesel Up By 55% Amid US-Iran War

The US-Israel war on Iran, launched on February 28, has plunged the Middle East into conflict, with Iranian retaliatory strikes hitting targets a

Veteran geologist Rajasekhar Reddy appointed State co-convener of INTACH Andhra Pradesh

The appointment is for a three-year term, effective until March 26, 2029

Kaalidas 2 movie review: One good twist cannot save this tedious thriller

Bharath stars in a meandering thriller whose final twist only lays bare its contrived and hollow core

Indian Army recruitment deadline extended to April 10

David Warner's Sanjiv Goenka Moment In Pak League, Later A Clarification

David Warner had an awkward moment with his teammates and team director after the conclusion of the Karachi Kings vs Pindiz match in PSL 2026.

Chinese National Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison for Fraud in the U.S.

Washington, April 3: A Chinese national residing illegally in the United States has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for committing fraud. T

Olivia Rodrigo announces first album in nearly three years to be released in June

Singer Olivia Rodrigo has confirmed her third album. Titled 'you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love', it will be released on June 12. This fol

Gujarat weather forecast: IMD warns of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and lightning in these districts on April 3, 4. Check details

Gujarat Weather Today: The weather in Gujarat has taken an unexpected turn as heavy rain has been lashing the state. On Friday, the India Meteoro

Australia Clinches Series with Dominant Win Over West Indies in Third ODI

Basseterre, April 3: The Australia womens cricket team concluded their tour of the West Indies with a commanding victory. In the third ODI held i

Keralas development strategy highlights green growth, but allocations fall short | Data

In the war setting, the goal becomes to protect politically sensitive sectors and to dilute long-term public goods. But scientific research and e

U.S. Imposes 100% Tariff on Imported Patent Drugs

Washington, April 3: The United States will impose tariffs of up to 100% on imported patent drugs. President Donald Trump cited national security

Leaders Pay Tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on His Death Anniversary

New Delhi, April 3: On the death anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of Hindavi Swaraj, several leaders, including Union Home

Drowning in monsoon, dreaming of growth: recurring monsoon flooding in Warangal

Warangals double reality is hard to miss. Recurring monsoon flooding continues to expose civic deficiencies even as a wave of big-ticket projects

37 years of students politics ban on Karnataka campuses

Quote of the Day by Mignon McLaughlin: A successful marriage requires falling in love many times always with the same person - American authors simple secret to keeping love alive in marriage

Quote of the Day by Mignon McLaughlin: Love in marriage is a continuous journey. Mignon McLaughlin's quote highlights that enduring relationships

US Warns China Over Actions Against Panama-Flagged Ships

Washington, April 3: The United States has issued a warning to China regarding its actions targeting Panama-flagged vessels, stating that these m

Delhi-NCR weather today (April 3): Dust storms, strong winds sweep capital, Noida as IMD warns of rain and thunderstorms, sounds yellow alert for weekend

Delhi weather: Parts of Delhi-NCR woke up to dust storms and strong winds on Friday morning with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warnin

Trump Imposes 50% Tariff on Steel, Aluminum, and Copper Imports

Washington, April 3: President Donald Trump has issued a significant order imposing heavy tariffs on the import of steel, aluminum, and copper. T

B Com to Goldman sachs: Karnataka colleges race to churn out more job-ready grads

Israeli director Nadav Lapid wants new satire to 'shake souls'

Filmmaker Nadav Lapid's new movie 'Yes' opens in US cinemas. The film depicts a couple in Tel Aviv navigating a dual life of raising a child and

FBI Director Kash Patel among Trump officials considered for exit: Report

FBI Director Kash Patel, Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll, and Labour Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer are being considered for departures from the Tr

SRH Skipper Kishan Hails Travis-Abhishek Stand After Win Over KKR

Jayden Unadkat (3/21) was the pick of the bowlers for SRH.

Morning Digest: Education Ministry notifies NCERT as deemed university; Trump announces destruction of Irans tallest bridge, and more

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Easter eggs prices: Rates fall sharply across U.S. as consumers seek to fill Easter baskets. Check latest cost

Trump administration's decision to import nearly one billion eggs last year also helped lower prices, according to an official.

Cuba Pardons 2,010 Prisoners in Humanitarian Easter Gesture

The individuals being released include young people, women and prisoners over 60 years old who are scheduled for early release within the next si

Drizzle in some parts of Mumbai; may have been caused by western disturbance, says IMD official

None of the observatories in the city recorded any rainfall activity, India Meteorological Department scientist Sushma Nair said

Honestly, how clean is Bengaluru air in Jan 2026?

Indias Zoho email migration; Zomato parent's ESOP plan

Hello, For decades, official government communication ran primarily through systems managed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC), which has b

China opposes use of force in Middle East, warns it would 'legitimise unlawful' action: UN envoy

China's UN representative, Fu Cong, has strongly opposed any measures authorising military action in the Middle East. Addressing the United Natio

Airbus bets on helicopter tech for war drones, expands facilities to double production by 2027

Aerospace giant Airbus is enhancing its drone capabilities. The company is developing drones to work alongside manned aircraft. This initiative i

Hegseth asks U.S. Armys top officer to step down while U.S. continues war on Iran

Pentagon officials are not offering a reason for George's departure, which comes nearly five weeks into U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran and with no

Breaking News Live Updates: Dust storm hits Delhi; IMD warns of light rain, thunderstorms, gusty winds

Good Friday 2026: 100+ wishes, images, messages, quotes, WhatsApp status and Instagram blessings to share today

Good Friday 2026 Wishes Messages: Good Friday is one of the most somber days of the Christian calendar and it commemorates Jesus Christ's sacrifi

Iran claims to be drafting proposal with Oman to 'monitor' Strait of Hormuz

Iran announced a proposal with Oman to monitor the Strait of Hormuz. The plan aims to ensure safe passage for ships. This comes amid tensions and

U.S. Strikes Key Bridge in Iran, Trump Warns of More Actions Ahead

Washington, April 3: The U.S. military has launched an attack on a crucial highway bridge in Iran, escalating tensions between the two nations. P

Iran War: Amazon to Slap 3.5 % Surcharge on Third-party Sellers

Elevated costs in fuel and logistics have increased the cost of operating across the industry, Amazon said in the emailed statement

8 killed, 95 injured as US-Israeli strikes hit Iran's B1 Bridge

Eight civilians died and 95 were injured in strikes on a bridge in Karaj. Iran's President vowed defense against aggressors. The nation is engage

Column | Krithi Karanths rules of co-existence

The conservation biologist on why children are key to building awareness of human-animal interactions

Gold price on Good Friday, Easter Weekend: Check latest Gold rate projections

Gold rates remain volatile as the U.S. dollar and oil prices strengthened after President Donald Trump said the U.S. would continue attacks on Ir

From selfies to slogan: how Instagram is becoming Indias newest political battleground

In the run-up to Assembly elections this month, social media is flooded with viral memes and AI-generated disinformation, and it is reshaping pol

Bureau of Indian Affairs Officer Pleads Guilty to Sexually Abusing Teen on Montana Reservation

Prosecutors said defendant Murrell Deela, who was then an officer with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, encountered the girl at a gas station on the

Review | Ali Smith pairs imagination with urgency in her politically charged new novel, Glyph

Pay attention to the history you are making in the present, Smith suggests, or it will return to haunt you

Artemis II astronauts rocket toward the Moon after spending a day around Earth

Humans have once again left Earth orbit, heading towards the moon. The Artemis II mission's translunar ignition occurred successfully, sending th

Artemis II astronauts rocket toward moon after spending day around Earth

NASA had the Artemis II crew stick close to home for a day to test their capsule's life-support systems before clearing them for lunar departure;

Trump unveils 100% tariff on some patented drugs on Liberation Day anniversary

Companies that have signed a most favoured nation pricing deal and are actively building facilities in the U.S. to onshore production of patented

US always open to diplomacy but will ensure objectives are fulfilled in Iran: Spokesperson Tommy Pigott

America remains open to talks with Iran. This comes as military conflict continues. President Trump has issued new warnings about Iran's civilian

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Iran vows 'crushing' attacks as U.S.-Israeli strikes hit regional infrastructure

Fresh explosions were reported in the Tehran area, with Iranian state television reporting U.S.-Israeli strikes hit a bridge in the northern town

Donald Trump to unveil biggest defense budget request since World War 2, Golden Dome, ships, missiles top priority charts

Donald Trump had asked Congress for a national defense budget of $892.6 billion then added $150 billion through a supplemental budget request, se

Quote of the day by Gianni Versace: 'It is nice to have valid competition, it pushes you to do...' - motivational lessons on competition, personal growth and secret to success by Italian fashion designer, founder of Versace and pioneer of supermodel era

Quote of the day by Gianni Versace: He believed healthy competition pushes individuals to excel. This concept fuels personal growth and innovatio

Education Ministry notifies NCERT as deemed university

The notification dated March 30 enables the NCERT to offer courses and confer degrees; it says all such academic programmes must conform to UGC n

Foreign secretary Vikram Misri represents India as 60+ nations discuss Hormuz crisis

Lok Sabha clears CAPF bill, opposition flags 15-year promotion freeze

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Trump imposes 50% tariffs on steel, aluminum, and copper

President Trump adjusted national security tariffs on steel, aluminum, and copper imports, reducing duty rates on derivative products and simplif

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Trump unveils 100% tariff on some patented drugs on 'Liberation Day' anniversary

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order introducing significant pharmaceutical tariffs. Companies failing to strike pricing deals wi

US Iran War Live Updates: Israel, Kuwait says responding to missiles fired from Iran

Congress MLA gets 3 year jail in fraud case

US Army chief of staff Randy George fired by Hegseth, sources say

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired U.S. Army Chief of Staff Randy George, a move described as nearly unprecedented during wartime. The Pent

Dinosaur Chicken Nuggets recall: Lead contamination may puts your kids at risk here's what Walmart shoppers should do to stay safe

Dinosaur chicken nuggets recall: A routine food safety check has led to a recall of Great Value Dino Nuggets sold at Walmart due to potentially d