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Speaker Birla cautions ministers, members against long chats in House chamber

NEW DELHI, Apr 2: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday cautioned Union ministers and MPs against having long conversations in the House when pr

IPS Officer Nikhil Borkar Relieved From J&K; To Join New Assignment With Centre

JAMMU, Apr 2: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has relieved IPS officer Nikhil Borkar from the Union Territory to take up a new assignment with t

Realme 16 5G launched with Dimensity processor and 50 MP selfie camera

Realme 16 5G ships with a 7,000 mAh battery, supported by 60W charger inside the box

FIR against Rajasthan MLA Ravindra Singh Bhati for threatening folk singer Rawna

Folk singer Chotu Singh Rawna lodged the FIR against the Sheo MLA and five others after a controversy erupted over a comment on social media

Jharkhand horror: Mother strangles teenage daughter on tantrik's advice; buries body in garden and claims rape

In a disturbing incident, a mother strangled her own daughter in Jharkhand on the advice of a tantrik as she wanted to cure her son of all ailmen

Health alert in NSW as Ross River virus activity detected in Greater Sydney ahead of Easter holiday travel surge

New South Wales health authorities are issuing a stern warning for the Easter long weekend. Recent mosquito surveillance in Greater Western Sydne

Boom or bust? Analysts reveal what lies ahead for India Inc in FY27 amid Iran war

Indian businesses brace for 2026-27 with geopolitical tensions and AI reshaping industries. While core sectors show stability, policy shifts and

Mamata lashes out at EC over gheraoed judges, warns of BJPs alleged plot in Bengal

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has criticised the Election Commission. She stated the commission failed to protect judicial officers

Jain Premier League goes big: 12 teams auctioned for Rs 31 crore, plans to rope in Shikhar Dhawan, Suresh Raina, Jonty Rhodes

The Jain Premier League has transformed into a high-value sporting platform, with its inaugural franchise auction generating Rs 31 crore. The lea

Stalin avoids attacking Vijay in his own turf: Keeping post-poll alliance doors open or sign that TVK is not yet a threat?

DMK President Mr. M K Stalin launched a focused campaign in Trichy on Wednesday, characterizing AIADMK General Secretary Mr. Edappadi K Palaniswa

Law and Order a Major Concern in West Bengal, Claims Dilip Ghosh

Kharagpur, April 2: As the West Bengal Assembly elections approach, political rhetoric is intensifying. BJP leader Dilip Ghosh has leveled seriou

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Government signals 'very important' bill soon as Rajya Sabha adjournment hints at fresh push on womens quota

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju indicated a significant bill will be introduced soon. The government plans to reconvene Parliament fo

Iran fires missiles at Israel after Trump threatens weeks of strikes

If no agreement with Tehran is struck, U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to bomb the Islamic republic into stone ages, after approval rating

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Kerala Karunya Plus KN-617 lottery result out today, 02-04-2026; Check 1 crore first prize winner and complete list here

Karunya Plus KN-617 Lottery Result (02-04-2026): The Kerala State Lotteries Department conducts the high-stakes draw for the Karunya Plus KN-617

Kerala polls: Congress-led UDF manifesto promises Indira guarantees, five dream projects and boost for health, higher education sectors

Five guarantees include free bus travel for all women in KSRTC buses, 1,000 monthly financial aid for college-going girl students, increase in we

Mysuru railway division registers record passenger revenue, strong commercial growth

The division registered its highest-ever passenger revenue of 449.13 crore, surpassing the previous record of 419.89 crore

The Axios Hack: How a single compromised account put millions of developers at risk

Why the axios supply chain attack opens a new chapter in modern cybercrime and raises a warning that the open-source software ecosystem may be fa

Congress Misleads the Public, Says BJP MP Darshan Singh Chaudhary

New Delhi, April 2: BJP MP Darshan Singh Chaudhary expressed gratitude towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Finance Minister, stating tha

West Bengal Assembly elections 2026: BJP's Suvendu Adhikari files nomination for Bhabanipur seat

Suvendu Adhikari filed his nomination for West Bengal's Bhabanipur assembly constituency. Union Home Minister Amit Shah was present for the event

After second LPG hike, Bengaluru hotels plan to raise prices again

Supreme Court Takes Strong Stance on West Bengal SIR Case, Orders CBI or NIA Investigation

Kolkata, April 2: The Supreme Court has expressed serious concern regarding the SIR case in West Bengal. The court described the protests and blo

CAG flags Rs 3.69 lakh crore cess transfer shortfall; RJD MP demands accountability in Rajya Sabha

A Rajya Sabha member has highlighted a major issue with central government cess collections. A CAG report reveals a Rs 3.69 lakh crore shortfall

Raja Ravi Varmas Yashoda and Krishna painting sells for 167.2 crore at Saffronart, setting a new record for Indian art

Acquired by Cyrus S Poonawalla, chairman and managing director, Serum Institute of India, the sale price of the painting surpassed the previous r

86% Indian Employees Faced Higher Workplace Disruption In 2025: Report

Indian employees are adapting upskilling and skills validation, according to the latest Human Progress Report by Educational Testing Services (ET

Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti Sentenced to Three Years in Cooperative Bank Scam

New Delhi, April 2: The Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi has sentenced Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti from Datia, Madhya Pradesh, to three years in pris

ED Raids I-PAC Offices in Hyderabad, 3 Other Cities

The ED raids are part of a money laundering investigation related to a West Bengal coal smuggling case

Traffic diverted from old bridge to new bridge across Kabini river on Mysuru-Nanjangud stretch of NH 766

National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) sought the diversion of all vehicular traffic from the old bridge to the newly constructed bridge cit

Nimrat Kaur Celebrates Hanuman Jayanti in Kashi, Shares Spiritual Journey

Mumbai, April 2: On the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, numerous temples are hosting special prayers and rituals. Alongside the general public, many

J&K | Major Reshuffle In Police Admin; 34 IPS, 48 JKPS Officers Transferred

JAMMU, Apr 2: In a major reshuffle, the Jammu and Kashmir Government today ordered the transfer and posting of 82 police officers, including 34 I

West Asia crisis impact: Manufacturing PMI drops sharply to near 4-year low of 53.9 in March 2026

The HSBC India Manufacturing Index noted that the new orders and output for manufacturing firms rose at their slowest rates since mid-2022

Himanta 'most corrupt CM' in India; Modi, Shah, Sarma running 'land ATM' in Assam: Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi labels Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma as India's most corrupt CM. He alleges Sarma, along with Prime Minis

Major Reshuffle in Dehradun Police Department: 30 Officers Transferred

Dehradun, April 2: A significant development has emerged from Dehradun, the capital of Uttarakhand, where extensive changes have been made within

National Clean Air Programme needs complete revamp to focus on reducing PM2.5 levels: Jairam Ramesh

Loni, Uttar Pradesh, has been identified as the world's most polluted city in 2025. This alarming report highlights severe PM2.5 levels, exceedin

Buyers should be cautious while buying gold: Legal Metrology Department official

Legal Metrology Departments Deputy Commissioner said the buyers should insist for separate weighing for precious stones before their insertion to

CBSE Class 10th Result Date 2026: Check when, how to download from cbse.gov.in, login details needed, alternate ways and more

CBSE 10th Result 2026 Date and Time: The CBSE is expected to announce the results of Class 10 in April-May with certain reports suggesting April

PFC Independent Director Bhaskar Bhattacharya resigns, to contest Bengal polls

Bhaskar Bhattacharya, an independent director at Power Finance Corporation, has resigned. He plans to contest the upcoming assembly elections in

Tamil Nadu polls: Udhayanidhi Stalin files nomination from Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni; Vijay from Trichy East

Tamil Nadu's election campaign intensified as Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin filed his nomination from Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni, aiming f

Bombay High Court dismisses Anita Advanis plea seeking recognition of marriage with Rajesh Khanna

The Bombay High Court rejected a plea by actor Anita Advani that sought legal recognition of her relationship with the late actor Rajesh Khanna a

MA&UD issues G.O. for delimitation of wards in 87 municipalities and 13 corporations in Andhra Pradesh

The delimitation is done following the population criteria, as per the 2011 Census

AAP removes Raghav Chadha as Deputy Leader of Rajya Sabha: Report

The Aam Aadmi Party has made significant changes in the Rajya Sabha. MP Raghav Chadha will no longer get speaking time in Parliament. The party h

Satinder Sartaj Achieves Milestone with Jaiye Sajna on Billboard Chart

Mumbai, April 2: Punjabi singer Satinder Sartaj has touched hearts with his soulful rendition in the song Jaiye Sajna from the film Dhurdhar: The

PlayStation Plus monthly games April 2026: Sony reveals this month's line-up including Lords of the Fallen; Check the full list and availability here

PlayStation Plus April 2026 games: Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for April 2026, featuring Lord

Amit Shah Urges Fearless Voting in Bengal, Targets TMC

Shah said that voters must come forward fearlessly to defeat the TMC and bring change to the state

Previous AIADMK govt. failed to act effectively in crimes against women, alleges CM Stalin

He said that during the DMK rule, in 86% of cases involving crimes against women and children, chargesheets were filed within 60 days

'BJP's plan to get Bengal polls cancelled, impose President's rule': Mamata Banerjee on Malda judicial officers hostage row

Pakistan and Afghanistan hold talks in China to end 'worst conflict'

Pakistan and Afghanistan are meeting in Urumqi, China. Senior officials from both nations are engaged in discussions. China is hosting and mediat

India factory activity cooled in March with oil costs rising amid Middle East turmoil: PMI

India's manufacturing sector saw its slowest growth in almost four years during March. The Middle East conflict caused supply chain issues and re

Inter-Ministerial Committee Meeting to Review LPG and Fertilizer Supply

New Delhi, April 2: An Inter-Ministerial Committee meeting, formed in response to the crisis in West Asia, is scheduled for Thursday. The meeting

Kerala Assembly polls: LDFs manifesto vows to eradicate absolute poverty, hike welfare pensions to 3,000

Ruling fronts manifesto outlines a 60-point programme containing 950 proposals to create a Nava Kerala (New Kerala), while seeking a mandate to c

LG Sinha Hands Over Appointment Letter To Martyr SIs Wife Under Rehabilitation Scheme

JAMMU, Apr 2: The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday handed over an appointment letter to Smt. Alka Sharma, wife of ma

Eternal rolls out fresh ESOP grants worth Rs 167 Cr

The move continues the long-running strategy of equity-linked compensation at Eternal Limited.

Mount Everest Scam EXPOSED: Climbers Poisoned Climbers for $20M Insurance Fraud

Nepal probe reveals Everest guides allegedly poisoned climbers to fake altitude sickness and trigger helicopter rescues in a $20 million insuranc

Teaser Released for Kaan City: Imman Annachi Shines with Arjun Das and Anna Ben

Mumbai, April 2: The upcoming comedy-family entertainer Kaan City, directed by Harish Durairaj, is generating significant buzz in South Indian ci

Celebrate Hanuman Jayanthi Peacefully: Sajjanar

The Hyderabad and Malkajgiri police made elaborate arrangements for the peaceful conduct of the celebrations followed by rallies taken from diffe

'Cultural fascism in West Bengal...,' Hema Malinis big charge against Mamata Banerjee

Producers, Directors Must Seek Permission to Use Old Songs

He advised filmmakers to exercise extreme caution, noting that courts may impose heavy penalties if copyright holders take legal action.

Admission Process Under RTE Act Begins in Tamil Nadu Schools

Chennai, April 2: The admission process for private schools under the Right to Education (RTE) Act has officially commenced in Tamil Nadu. The Sc

Global central banks hold rates steady amid Middle East tensions and inflation concerns

Global central banks held interest rates steady in March. The war in the Middle East created uncertainty. Policymakers worried about rising infla

What Trumps speech says about his war on Iran | Analysis

The speech was largely a reassertion of the claims he has been making over the past few weeks and also underscores his limited options in the ong

West Bengal's existence at stake due to infiltration, says Amit Shah

A storm is raging everywhere in Bengal; a storm for Poriborton (change) and say goodbye to Mamata Banerjee, says Union Home Minister Amit Shah

Starmer, Merz discuss Middle East conflict: UK PM Office

MOSCOW, Apr 2: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz discussed the Middle East conflict, the UK Prime Ministers off

Samajwadi Party raises Mahabodhi temple management issue in Rajya Sabha, demands Buddhist control

Expressing concern over financial management, Ramji Lal Suman said the temple generates significant revenue but raised questions about the admini

Rhea Kapoor Shares First Glimpse of Sonam and Anand Ahuja's Newborn Son

Sonam and her husband, businessman Anand Ahuja, welcomed their second baby boy on March 29, expanding their family to four.

Earthquake off Indonesia topples buildings, kills 1, sets off small tsunami

MANADO (Indonesia), Apr 2: An undersea earthquake of 7.4 magnitude toppled buildings in parts of northern Indonesia, sent people fleeing from the

Effective Remedies for Indigestion and Loss of Appetite During Pregnancy

New Delhi, April 2: Pregnancy brings various challenges for women, and one common issue is indigestion or loss of appetite. Many women experience

Amit Shah leads mega roadshow in Kolkata ahead of Bhabanipur nominations

Union Home Minister Amit Shah led a vibrant roadshow in Kolkata. The event supported BJP candidates, including Suvendu Adhikari for Bhabanipur. T

US Embassy Warns of Imminent Attacks in Baghdad

It was not the first statement issued by the embassy urging US citizens to leave Iraq, but the warning about potential attacks was unusually spec

Only Hindus, Sikhs, and Buddhists must be allowed to contest in SC-reserved constituencies: plea in Madras HC

Arjun Sampath of Indu Makkal Katchi also claims to have reliably learnt that 90% of nominations filed so far in the 44 reserved constituencies in

Uttar Pradesh top performer under PMs solar power scheme: UPNEDA

As per the national portal, Uttar Pradesh has achieved 4,48,233 cumulative rooftop solar installations, placing it third in India

Punjab Police Busts Inter-State Illegal Arms Supply Ring, Four Arrested

Patiala, April 2: The Punjab Police in Patiala have successfully dismantled an inter-state illegal arms supply network. In this operation, four s

DoT extends SIM-binding deadline for messaging apps to Dec 31

NEW DELHI, Apr 2: The government has extended the SIM-binding deadline for mobile messaging apps such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, etc., to Dec

J&K Power Dues Cross Rs 3,747 Cr; PHE, Irrigation, CRPF Among Top Defaulters

JAMMU, Apr 2: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said that outstanding electricity dues across government departments, pu

Tax reform sparks fresh hope for homebuyers, realtors see demand surge

NEW DELHI, Apr 2: A wave of optimism is sweeping through Indias real estate sector as the Income Tax Act 2025 comes into effect from April 1, wit

Sanjeev Goenka Expresses Confidence in Lucknow Super Giants After Opening Match Loss

Lucknow, April 2: In the opening match of the 2026 Indian Premier League, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) faced off against the Delhi Capitals at

GE Aerospace delivers sixth F404-IN20 engine for Tejas LCA-Mk1A

There has been a delay in the delivery schedule of engines for the LCA Mk-1A variant, which was criticised by Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marsha

Who is Catherine Hansen? Wife of Canadas Jeremy Hansen, the first non-American astronaut sent on a moon mission

Four astronauts have launched on a historic mission around the moon. This marks humanity's first lunar voyage in over fifty years. Canadian astro

Prepaid power meters not mandatory; defaulters may be shifted: Govt in Lok Sabha

The government has clarified that pre-paid electricity meters are not mandatory for consumers. Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar stated this in

Chandrababu Naidu Calls for Celebrations Following Amaravati Bill Passage

Mumbai, April 2: Following the passage of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganization (Amendment) Bill 2026 in the Lok Sabha, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu

Artemis II 1st Mission To Have Toilet On Board - But It Developed A Glitch

The Universal Waste Management System aboard the Orion is a door on the floor, situated next to the hatch from where astronauts enter the spacecr

Game plan of the BJP is to impose Presidents rule in Bengal says Mamata on Malda incident

Seven judicial officers were gheraoed by locals at a BDO office at Mothabari in the States Malda District on April 1; the officials were rescued

Anthropic Code Claude Leak Revealed At Least 8 Unreleased Features

The unintended release marked Anthropic's second security slip-up in a matter of days, compromising approximately 1,900 files related to Claude C

Anthropic Predicts Demand For Cowork Agent To Dwarf Claude Code

Unlike with Claude Code, a similar AI agent for programming, Cowork does not require users to run a terminal and type in a command line.

Devotees Flock to Saleswaram Temple Amid Scenic Trekking Trails

Pilgrims from Telangana, Karnataka, and Maharashtra undertake hours-long treks through hills, valleys, and waterfalls to witness the divine Linga

Sub-optimal diets responsible for 4 mn ischaemic heart disease deaths globally in 2023: Study

NEW DELHI, Apr 2: Less-than-optimal diets, such as one being low on whole grains or high on sodium, may have caused over four million deaths worl

Global Conflicts Impact Manufacturing PMI in March, Yet Employment Growth Remains Strong

New Delhi, April 2: According to HSBCs flash India PMI data, ongoing disruptions due to conflicts in West Asia are significantly affecting the gl

Bengaluru Techie Kills Self After Child Drowns, Note Says 'I Am Responsible'

In the note, the techie stated that she was esponsible for her child's death, explaining that the incident occurred while she had briefly gone t

CBSE Restores Noida School's Affiliation After Review, Over 1,000 Students Get Relief

CBSE Restores Noida School's Affiliation: While revoking its earlier decision, CBSE has issued a strict warning to the school management, directi

Use of recycled plastic in packaging made mandatory, new rules to boost circularity