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Kerala Political Controversy: Allegations of Communal Conspiracy in Perambra

Thiruvananthapuram, April 3: The leader of the opposition in the Kerala Assembly, V.D. Satheesan, has intensified the political debate surroundin

Israels Main Goal in Lebanon: Disarming Hezbollah, Says Defense Minister Katz

Jerusalem, April 3: Israels Defense Minister, Yoav Katz, reiterated on Friday that the primary objective in Lebanon is to disarm Hezbollah throug

U.P. ATS arrests four members of terror module with links to Pakistan handlers

Besides Saqib, the arrested individuals have been identified as Vikas Gehlawat alias Raunak, Lokesh alias Papla Pandit alias Babu alias Sanju, bo

IPL 2026, CSK vs PBKS: Punjab elect to bowl against Chennai

CSK made one change to their playing XI, bringing in Prashant Veer in place of Matt Short

YSRCP alleges denial of adequate speaking time in Rajya Sabha

A party delegation calls on Vice-President and Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan, and complains to him over the issue

Congress fields sitting MLA Ruby Manoharan in Nanguneri

Grassroots surge lifts prospects of water sports in Visakhapatnam

District-level SAAP selections for sub-junior and junior categories feed into April 11-12 State meet at Punnami Ghat, as Rushikonda academy gathe

Southern States should not suffer during delimitation exercise, says Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah

Participate in self-enumeration, appeals Union Minister Pralhad Joshi to public

They Minister says he has already uploaded the details of his family using the self-enumeration option

Yogi Government Unveils Comprehensive Fertilizer Supply Plan for Farmers by 2026

Lucknow, April 3: The Yogi government has devised a comprehensive and organized fertilizer supply plan aimed at ensuring timely availability for

Palakkad railway division achieves record freight loading of 7.34 million tonnes in 2025-26

China Unveils Comprehensive Implementation Plan for Enterprise Loan Assessment

Beijing, April 3: Recently, the General Office of the State Council of China released an implementation plan aimed at establishing a comprehensiv

[Weekly funding roundup March 28-April 3] Steep decline in VC inflow

The fall in venture capital funding for the first week of April was largely due to the absence of high value transactions.

Residents raise concern over increase in dog bite cases at Kannampalayam near Sulur

Leverage social media, target Gen Z in food innovation: Minister says to CFTRI scientists

Election preparedness review meeting held in The Nilgiris

Traffic curbs in Erodetomorrowfor kambam procession

Major Reforms in Health Sector: The Jan Vishwas Bill 2026 Decriminalizes Minor Offenses

New Delhi, April 3: The Jan Vishwas (Amendment) Bill 2026 introduces significant changes to key health laws, aiming to simplify compliance while

Faithful observe Good Friday in DK and Udupi districts

Heavy vehicles banned on Bargur ghat road from April 6 to 16

8 Pilgrims Injured As Bus Overturns Near Badapahad

A total of 35 pilgrims were on board at the time of the accident. While eight sustained serious injuries, the others escaped with minor injuries:

Good Friday observed in Belthangady

Jammu And Kashmir Economic Growth Eases To 11.18% In FY25: CAG Report

JAMMU, Apr 3: Jammu and Kashmirs Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) growth moderated to 11.18 per cent in 2024-25, down from 12.51 per cent in t

Man involved in chain-snatching incidents held

B.P. Yatnal, expelled BJP leader, begins campaign for BJP nominee in Bagalkot

He did not criticise Umesh Meti, the Congress candidate; instead, he trained his guns on Chief Minister Siddaramaiah

IPL 2026: Punjab Kings Opt to Bowl First Against CSK, Prashant Veer Makes Debut

Chennai, April 3: In the seventh match of IPL 2026, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are facing off against the Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the MA Chidam

White House requests giant $1.5 trillion defence budget amid Iran war

Trump requests a 10% cut in non-defence and discretionary spending for the 2027 fiscal year and an increase to defence spending by $500 billion,

Despite regular maintenance, outages remain a constant in Bengaluru

As per data available as of March end, Karnatakas peak demand stands at 17,705 MW, with the BESCOM alone accounting for 8,870 MW

Body of man recovered a day after drowning in Phalguni river

QR-linked textbooks expand access but struggle to sustain engagement

Dharwad ties up with owners of 186 private borewells to ensure water supply during summer

Five from Karnataka find place in AICC council

Habitual offender arrested in Nandyal, gold and cash seized

The accused was wanted in multiple offences reported from Nandyal, Bandi Atmakur, Revanur, Sanjamala, Gadivemula, and other parts of Rayalaseema,

All about Karnatakas new Freedom Of Choice in Marriage Bill | Decode Karnataka

Karnataka Legislature recently passed the Karnataka Freedom of Choice in Marriage and Prevention and Prohibition of Crimes in the Name of Honour

Palakkad Division surpasses freight target, achieves record loading of 7.34 million tonnes in 2025-26

On March 31, the Division achieved highest-ever single-day freight loading, moving 50,000 tonnes across 759 wagons

Amaravati will be A.P. capital forever, law and courts will protect it, says CM

Majority of capital works will be over by end of 2028 and PM will be invited to inaugurate the iconic buildings and trunk infrastructure in 2029,

Yettinahole: VJNL hopeful of supplying water to Tumakuru by October, and Kolar and Chikkaballapur next year

The rainfall data collected since 2017 shows average availability of 18 tmcft of water from the streams in the Western Ghats; VJNL claims the wat

Kalaburagi: Advocate hacked to death

Man buys Mumbai 2BHK for Rs 5 crore in 2019, sells at same price in 2026 still makes crazy returns. Heres how

A Mumbai chartered accountant's claim of 'crazy returns' on a property sold at its purchase price sparked online debate. While seemingly zero app

Two crime accused from Udupi externed to Karwar, Koppa

APAAR implementation must remain voluntary, inclusive: Kumar Naik

Gennaro Gattuso is out as Italys coach after team failed to qualify for World Cup

Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso has left his role by mutual consent after the national team failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup

94% of world's childhood cancer deaths occur in low, middle-income countries, study finds

Childhood cancer was the eighth leading cause of childhood deaths, with global burden contributing substantially to global childhood disease and

Mangaluru Court directs car owner to deposit 50,000 for release of his uninsured vehicle

Minister Payyavula Keshav invites Arvind Limited to set up garment units in Anantapur

The Finance Minister and the firms representatives discuss investment prospects and opportunities in Anantapur region

New Job Openings at Goa Shipyard Limited: 25 Positions Available for Engineering Graduates

Panaji, April 3: Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) has announced recruitment for various positions, including Manager and Deputy Manager, totaling 25 va

Mindspace SOCIAL Blends Hyderabadi Street Flavors With New All-Day Brews

From comfort-led meals to easy, cooling beverages, the menus reflect how Hyderabad moves through the day, balancing bold, familiar flavours with

VMRDA Commissioner promotes VISTA App at Kailasagiri

YSRCP opposes 10 per person charge for visitors arriving by vehicle, seeks rollback

Union Minister launches BIRAC-BioNEST Incubation Centre at CFTRI

Hostel facility to come up for farmers, FPOs, and SHGs who participate in the training programmes offered by the CSIR-CFTRI

Dappu Symbolises Cultural Heritage; Welfare Measures on Anvil: BJP Chief

He thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amit Shah for Amaravatis legal status

TMC Raises Concerns Over Biased Posting of Officials to Election Commission

Kolkata, April 3: The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has formally addressed a letter to the Chief Electoral Officer of West Bengal, raising serious con

IPL 2026 | Capitals, MI keen to show their prowess in afternoon clash

The surface for Saturdays fixture is expected to be full of runs and the visiting team coach Jayawardene sees it as par for the course in the ear

Hyderabad Police warn against against sale, consumption of artificially ripened mangoes

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Three Venomous Snakes Rescued From Well In Odishas Sundargarh

While the exact species of the snakes is yet to be confirmed, officials said the reptiles measured approximately six to seven feet in length and

Iran Claims Downing of Another US F-35 Fighter Jet Amid Rising Tensions

Tehran, April 3: Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Friday that its aerospace forces successfully shot down another US F

Donald Trump's New Title For JD Vance: Fraud Czar. What That Means

Trump said that the focus of his work will be everywhere but primarily in Democratic-run states, singling out California, Illinois and Minnesota.

New EPFO Commissioner takes charge

UNSC to vote Saturday on Bahrain-led resolution on Strait of Hormuz

The UN Security Council will vote on a Bahrain-proposed resolution Saturday to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, affirming open transit passage and au

Nigerian woman arrested in Hyderabad for transporting 7.5 grams of cocaine from Mumbai

NIMHANS review flags enduring impact of child suicides on parents, mental health professionals

The study finds that parents experience intense and prolonged grief marked by guilt, self-blame, and a persistent search for answers, while menta

55 history-sheeters bound over in Sri Sathya Sai district

In total, 325 persons were bound over in the district last year as part of the preventive policing measures, says SP

Congress Names 27 Candidates For Tamil Nadu Polls, State Chief Among Nominees

The Congress will contest 28 out of 234 Assembly seats in Tamil Nadu in a coalition with the ruling DMK.

Urgent Action on Dilapidated LIC Buildings in South Mumbai: Minister Meets Finance Minister

Mumbai, April 3: The long-standing issue of dilapidated and unsafe LIC buildings in South Mumbai may soon be resolved. Finance Minister Nirmala S

Labourer dies after suspected pesticide consumption in Shamshabad

SecunderabadAnakapalli specials regularised as weekly express trains

TOD services get permanent status with new numbers, fixed schedules and improved connectivity; demand grows for extension to Visakhapatnam

Leader movie review: Legend Saravanan is the dark knight in this largely gripping masala actioner

Saravanans sophomore is an occasionally campy but wholly entertaining Vikram-esque film that satisfyingly follows the masala template

AIIMS-Trained Doctor Recommends 10 High-Fibre Foods That Aren't Vegetables

The gastroenterologist, Saurabh Sethi, also mentioned the fibre content of each food.

Iran Strikes Damage Electricity, Desalination Plant In Kuwait

One of the power generation and water desalination stations was subjected to an attack this dawn by the sinful Iranian aggression, resulting in m

Will MS Dhoni play vs Punjab Kings today? Heres the latest update

Chennai Super Kings fans are buzzing with cautious optimism as MS Dhoni was spotted training, hinting at a potential early return from his calf s

Concerns Rise Over Data Security and Economic Competition Amid Chinas AI Growth: Report

New Delhi, April 3: Chinas artificial intelligence (AI) models are rapidly gaining global traction, raising concerns among U.S. policymakers rega

'Forbidden Planet' The Size Of Jupiter That Shouldn't Exist In Theory Baffles Scientists

TOI 5205b is called a 'forbidden planet' as it defies current astronomical theories about planetary formation.

BJP fields new faces in Pudukottai, Congress re-nominates MLA in Aranthangi

Maiden contest for the BJP nominees in the three seats in Pudukottai district while T. Ramachandran of the Congress, son of partys veteran leader

BJP Names 27 Candidates For Tamil Nadu Polls, Union Minister L Murugan Among Nominees

The party has named Kirthika Shivkumar as its candidate from Modakkurichi, S Vijayadharani from Vilavancode and Nagesh Kumar from the Thalli seat

Housewarming Ritual Video Involving A Cow In Texas Triggers Cultural Debate

An Indian family's traditional housewarming ceremony in Texas, involving cows, has sparked a debate about cultural integration, immigration, and

PM Modi Holds Puducherry Roadshow As Triangular Contest Heats Up

This election is shaping into a triangular fight, with actor Vijay's TVK making its electoral debut, adding a new dimension to Puducherry's polit

Checks intensified in Anantapur to contain drug trafficking

Police team, accompanied by dog squad, conducts checks at bus and railway stations

No tax on Social Security? Trump reaffirms plan what retirees should do now

Trump talked about no tax on Social Security, but the change is a new deduction for seniors. Many retirees may pay less tax, but income rules sti

Syed Akbaruddin: India Does Not Follow the U.S.

New Delhi, April 3: Former Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations, Syed Akbaruddin, stated on Friday that it is incorrect to cla

US employment growth rebounded in March; unemployment rate falls to 4.3%

America's job growth surprised positively in March, adding 178,000 positions. The unemployment rate also dropped to 4.3 percent. However, new cha

Woman Gagged, Hands Tied And Allegedly Raped At Knifepoint In Andhra

According to preliminary investigation, the woman, a government employee, was alone at her home on Thursday afternoon when an unidentified man re

Water level in Mullaperiyar dam stands at 111.65 feet

Hegseth fires top US army general in new shake-up

In a surprise move, the Trump administration has fired Army Chief of Staff General Randy George and two other senior military figures amidst a ma

Duvvada Railway Users Association seeks revival of Vizag-Narasapuram train links

Association urges Centre and Railway Board to restore services halted since COVID- 19, citing hardship to commuters and need for direct connectiv

West Asia War: Trump says US can take Strait of Hormuz with more time

Middle East War: President Trump stated the United States can reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He believes this action will allow the US to secure oi

Tarik Anwar Criticizes Kamal Naths Remarks on LPG Crisis

New Delhi, April 3: Congress MP Tarik Anwar has responded sharply to senior party leader Kamal Naths comments regarding the LPG cylinder shortage

Beef Seizure Found to be Bbuffalo Meat; Jalna Police Release Rs 4.34 Cr Consignment

Following this, the consignment comprising 83,988 kilograms of frozen meat was released along with the three trucks, Sub-Divisional Police Office

Russia Offers To Increase Crude Oil, LNG Supplies To India As Iran War Drags On

A Russian readout of the First Deputy Prime Minister's engagements in New Delhi said special attention was accorded to bilateral cooperation in t

Rangayana to host Chinnara Mela summer camp from April 14

Good Friday 2026: Meaning behind the name, date and fasting rules explained

Good Friday is a solemn Christian observance held before Easter, commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. In 2026, it falls on April 3 and