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Kuwait power, water desalination plants damaged by Iranian attack: government

Irans army said it was targeting aluminum industries in the UAE and U.S. military infrastructure in Kuwait, the official IRNA news agency reporte

Election Commission suspends four police officers over lapses atSuvenduAdhikari roadshow inBhabanipur

Disciplinary action initiated against four officers; EC asks their positions to be filled by replacementsimmediately

Japans cherry blossoms wither as spring arrives at doorstep

Last year, 85 trees fell in Tokyo parks, injuring three people, and many were cherry trees, according to Masakazu Noguchi, a Tokyo metropolitan o

T.N. Assembly election: Tiruttani constituency residents seek more support to improve their livelihood

Farmers, who recently set up a producer organisation and started growing millets, complain that they still do not have machinery needed to proces

GHMC faces resistance from shop keepers during demolition drive near Monda Market

During the demolition drive near Charminar, Member of Legislative Council (MLC) Mirza Rahmath Baig Quadri came in support of the shop owners, and

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Temples and precincts cant be used for politics, says CM Revanth Reddy

At a review meeting on the development of Gnana Saraswati Temple in Basara on Saturday, the Chief Minister said that temples and their premises c

Adivi Sesh on Dacoit: I am not playing the game for vanity

Actor-writer Adivi Sesh on how Dacoit is an Indian story told through a Western lens, and why the rat race does not interest him

Afghanistan floods death toll hits 77

The recent toll includes 26 people killed over the past 48 hours, the disaster authority said

Watch: CPI(M) leader P. Shanmugam on Alliances, Symbols & Vijays Political Entry

P. Shanmugam, State secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), has said it is wrong to ask alliance partners to contest on a common sym

Humayun Kabir calls Malda gherao arrest politically motivated

He claimed that the police had in fact arrested the person who helped in restoring peace in the area.

Iran war starts pinching U.S.; gas prices, transport costs surge

The average price of petrol in the U.S. has increased to $4.09 a gallon on Friday (April 3, 2026), up more than one dollar from just before the w

HP temple uses langar waste for biogas

The temple, located in Himachals Bilaspur district, attracts a large number of devotees

Watch: Trump vs NATO: Could America Actually Pull Out?

For over 75 years, NATO has been the backbone of Western security. But recent statements by Donald Trump have reignited a critical question: can

U.S. Senators Urge Trump to Block Chinese Auto Companies Amid Security Concerns

Washington, April 5: The political landscape in the United States has intensified regarding Chinese automobile companies. Democratic Senators Tam

Bridges to Majuli: Connectivity push sparks outsider anxiety in Assams river island battleground

Majuli islanders anticipate the completion of new bridges connecting them to mainland Assam, hoping for improved access to healthcare and easier

What is US 600-mile range JASSM-ER missile deployed against Iran

America's advanced JASSM-ER missiles are running low after heavy use. These long-range weapons are crucial for striking enemy targets safely. Wit

Assembly elections LIVE: BJP releases 5th list for Bengal polls; veteran, ex-Union ministers kin get tickets

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to launch the BJPs campaign for West Bengal Assembly elections from Cooch Behar today

U.S. Lawmaker Criticizes Chinas Religious Freedom Record Ahead of Easter

Washington, April 5: A senior U.S. lawmaker has condemned Chinas record on religious freedom, particularly in the lead-up to Easter. John Moolena

Rain, Hailstorm Alert Across North India as New Western Disturbance Nears

Delhi, April 5 (Udaipur Kiran): Severe weather conditions continue to impact large parts of North India, with the India Meteorological Department

Pharmaceutical logistics in demand as war rattles supply chains

Medicines are vital but useless if lost or spoiled. Pharmaceutical logistics ensures their safe delivery. DHL's Florstadt campus near Frankfurt i

Iranian Commander Threatens Devastating Action Against US-Israel for Infrastructure Attacks

Tehran, April 5: A senior Iranian commander has issued a stark warning that if the United States or Israel attacks Irans infrastructure, it will

IPL 2026: Ravi Bishnoi Credits Team Effort for Victory Against Rajasthan Royals

Ahmedabad, April 5: In an exciting IPL 2026 match held at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Gujarat Titans (GT) faced off against Rajasthan Royals (RR)

Hot Doggity Bourbon! Limited-edition hot dog-inspired whiskey debuts at Costco

American retail store chain Costco releases a private-label whiskey called I Got That Dog in Me. Hair of the dog, anyone?

Tremors spark panic in Alluri District of Andhra Pradesh

According to the National Center for Seismology, the source of the tremors was a 4.4-magnitude earthquake centered near the Koraput region of Odi

Youth Marathon Kicks Off in Surat with Deputy Chief Ministers Support

Surat, April 5: The Metas Youth Marathon 2026 took place at the Metas Adventist School Ground in Surat, Gujarat. Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sang

Burdett Burd Sisler, oldest living Canadian and WWII veteran with 14 great-great-grandchildren, dies weeks before celebrating his 111th birthday

Burdett Burd Sisler dies at 110: Canada mourns Burdett 'Burd' Sisler, who passed away at 110, just weeks before his 111th birthday. A decorated S

Lobo Lobo turns Easter egg in viral neighbour prank saga

Magician and cable technician Lobo Lobo dressed as an Easter egg for a rich familys performance, got drenched in eggs by a mischievous neighbour,

Experts slam Indias colonial mindset in tiger protection policy

Madhya Pradesh, a State with the countrys largest tiger population, recorded 55 tiger deaths last year, the highest in a single year since Projec

Time to unlock silver abundance: Ageing is not a problem to be solved, but a societal invitation to reimagine our systems

India is still seen as a young country, but its demographic advantage is nearing an end, with the share of working-age people set to decline afte

Open Hormuz or all hell will rain: Trump

US President gives 48 hour deadline to Iran in a White House briefing; still no comment on the shot down fighter jet

Families of AI171 Crash Victims Seek Release of Black Box Data

Around 30 bereaved families from across Gujarat met in Ahmedabad on Saturday, and wrote a letter to the PM

In Frames: A hearth of Sufism

The annual Zool festival in South Kashmir keeps a rich Sufi legacy alive, symbolising victory of light over darkness, while heralding spring afte

Tensions Rise as US Searches for Pilot After Iran Plane Crash

Washington, April 5: The United States is intensifying its search for a missing pilot who was aboard a fighter jet shot down over Iran. This inci

Rajasthan Royals Claim Top Spot After Thrilling IPL Match

New Delhi, April 5: The ninth match of IPL 2026 took place on Saturday at the Narendra Modi Stadium, where Rajasthan Royals (RR) secured a narrow

Earthquake of magnitude 4.2 strikes Indian Ocean

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck the Indian Ocean at a depth of 90 km on April 5, 2026. The National Center for Seismology reported the event, n

Tributes Pour In for Babu Jagjivan Ram on His Birth Anniversary

New Delhi, April 5: Babu Jagjivan Ram, Indias first Dalit Deputy Prime Minister, is being honored today on his birth anniversary. Central Home Mi

Families of AI171 crash victims seek release of black box data, write to PM Modi

Ten months after a tragic Air India crash, families of victims have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. They are requesting the release of t

Former UN nuclear watchdog head urges stop to Trump's bombing campaign

Former Mohamed ElBaradei has urged Gulf countries to act urgently to prevent escalation after Donald Trump warned Iran of severe consequences if

How to deal with defensiveness

As you cannot change how another person feels, your best bet is to try and tame your own emotions

Prime Minister Modi to Address Rally in Cooch Behar Ahead of Bengal Elections

New Delhi, April 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address a public rally in Cooch Behar, West Bengal, on Sunday at 4:15 PM. This event m

Not applied for piped gas? No LPG for you either: Delhi govt

New order makes it mandatory for all businesses to either have or apply for PNG connections where network is present, as India engages with globa

Easter 2026 wishes and quotes: 60 Messages to share with family and friends

Easter Sunday, a significant Christian festival, commemorates Jesus Christ's resurrection, symbolizing victory over sin and death. Observed since

Tensions Escalate as U.S. Searches for Pilot After Iran Aircraft Downing

Washington, April 5: The United States is intensifying its search for a missing pilot who was aboard a fighter jet shot down over Iran. This inci

Halfway To The Moon, Astronauts On Artemis II Report Of Smelly Toilet

Debbie Korth, NASA's Orion program deputy manager, said the astronauts have also reported a smell coming from the bathroom.

UP Police Recruitment 2026: Over 81,000 Posts Announced; Check Key Details Here

The UP Police Recruitment Board will fill over 81,000 posts in 2026 27 to strengthen the state's police force.

Gujarat HC bars AI use in decision-making, judgment drafting

AI cannot be used to author, generate, or substantially compose any judgment, final order, or binding legal ruling, even if subsequently reviewed

Taiwan detects 6 Chinese vessels, 1 ship around itself

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence reported detecting six Chinese military vessels and an official ship near its territorial waters on Sunday.

Economically kills the masses: Pakistan petrol hike to PKR 459 sparks intense backlash, forces government to act

Pakistan raised petrol prices to PKR 459 per litre before cutting them by PKR 80 a day later after massive nationwide backlash. Citizens and busi

Iran Targets Israel, Kuwait After Trump Gives Deadline for Deal

Kuwait and Israel said their air defences were responding to the latest attacks from Iran

Silent heart condition raises alarm in Australia as undetected Atrial Fibrillation linked to surge in severe strokes

A silent heart condition, Atrial fibrillation, affects many Australians. It significantly raises stroke risk. Researchers are pushing for early d

Man arrested for impaired driving after driving car into Louisiana crowd

A man, Todd Landry, was arrested for impaired driving after crashing into a crowd at a Louisiana Lao New Year parade, injuring at least 15 people

Global Nations Seek Solutions to Hormuz Strait Crisis Without U.S. Involvement

Washington, April 5: Several major countries are now taking steps to address the crisis in the Hormuz Strait without the involvement of the Unite

Iran FM Araghchi warns of contamination risk after U.S.-Israeli strikes on Bushehr nuclear power plant

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that continued attacks on the plant on Iran's southern coast could eventually lead to radioactive

Rajasthan Royals Edge Out Gujarat Titans in Thrilling IPL Match

Ahmedabad, April 5: In a nail-biting encounter of IPL 2026, Rajasthan Royals (RR) triumphed over Gujarat Titans (GT) by just 6 runs at the Narend

Odisha raises quota for STs, SCs; introduces reservation for OBCs in medical and technical education

Of the total 44,579 engineering seats in the State, the number for STs will increase from 5,349 to 10,030

GT vs RR match: Jurels call, Archers execution earn Parag-led Rajasthan Royals thrilling win over Gujarat Titans

Rajasthan Royals clinched a thrilling six-run win against Gujarat Titans. A strategic bowling change in the death overs proved decisive. Tushar D

At least three killed, two injured in US-Israeli air strike on Iran's Black Mountain

At least three people were killed and two wounded in a US-Israeli air strike on Black Mountain, Al Jazeera reported. The Governor of Kohgiluyeh t

Iranian tribesmen reportedly fire at US helicopters searching for missing crew member

Iranian tribesmen allegedly fired on American helicopters during a search for a missing crew member. The incident occurred in remote highlands. L

Artemis II | Mission moon

The U.S. has cast the programme to return American astronauts to the moon as part of a race against China, but Beijing views its mission differen

Harmony Foundation Urges End to War, Peace on Conscience Day

Dr. Abraham Mathai said that civil society must awaken its collective conscience to demand an immediate ceasefire, protection of civilians, and a

Impulse Space, Anduril building space technology for Trump's Golden Dome missile defence shield

Impulse Space is working with Anduril Industries to develop space-based interceptor prototypes for Donald Trumps proposed Golden Dome missile def

US, Iran race to find missing crew member from downed military plane

Two US warplanes crashed in separate incidents. One US service member is missing after a jet was shot down in Iran. Another US aircraft crashed i

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Trump, Israel pressure Iran ahead of deadline as search continues for missing U.S. airman

Donald Trump told Iran that his latest deadline for a deal to end the war was fast approaching; Iran's central military command rejected Trump's

US Revokes Green Cards of Iran-Linked Individuals, Detains Them

According to a statement issued on Saturday, the decision was made under the direction of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, after which ICE agen

Morning Brief Podcast: ET Deep Dive: Ageing, Upgraded

US says its agents arrested Qassem Soleimani's relatives after revoking green cards

US agents have detained Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter. Their green card status was revoked by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The Sta

Iran Exempts Iraq from Strait of Hormuz Transit Restrictions

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi outlined protocols for maritime passage within Irans territorial waters in an official Foreign Ministry s

Trump's team asks appeals court to pause order halting White House ballroom construction

The Trump administration is urging a federal appeals court to halt a judge's order pausing the construction of a $400 million ballroom, citing gr

IDF strikes over 200 Iranian targets, 140 Hezbollah sites to dismantle military infrastructure

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched a significant operation, striking over 200 Iranian infrastructure sites and 140 Hezbollah assets in Leba

Iran warns of 'radioactive contamination' risk after strike near Bushehr nuclear plant

Iran has lodged a formal complaint with the UN regarding US-Israeli strikes near its Bushehr nuclear plant. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warne

Rizvi stars as DC outplay MI

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | VIRAT KOHLI BECOMES FIRST TO PLAY ALL 19 IPL SEASONS New Delhi, April 4: Impact substitute Sameer Rizvi continued his red

LIVE: Israel Hits Over 200 Iran Targets, 140 Hezbollah Sites

The strikes focused on weakening long-range strike capabilities and defence systems linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps

Iran says five killed in strikes on petrochemical hub

Five people have died following strikes on a petrochemical hub in southwestern Iran. The incident occurred on Saturday. Seventeen people sustaine

Jurel, Jaiswal shine as Royals survive GT scare

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | VIRAT KOHLI BECOMES FIRST TO PLAY ALL 19 IPL SEASONS MATCHES TODAY SUNRISERS VS LUCKNOW AT 3:30 PM | ROYAL CHALLENGERS V

CUMMINS EXITS IPL STINT FOR INJURY SCAN

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | VIRAT KOHLI BECOMES FIRST TO PLAY ALL 19 IPL SEASONS Hyderabad, April 4: Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Pat Cummins has flow

Lucknow seek batting revival against confident Sunrisers

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | VIRAT KOHLI BECOMES FIRST TO PLAY ALL 19 IPL SEASONS Hyderabad, April 4: Lucknow Super Giants will need to step up their

Satellite firm Planet Labs to withhold Iran war visuals after Trump team's blackout request

Satellite imaging firm Planet Labs will indefinitely withhold visuals of Iran and the Middle East conflict region following a U.S. government req

PONTING HAILS PBKS INDIAN CORE

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | VIRAT KOHLI BECOMES FIRST TO PLAY ALL 19 IPL SEASONS Chennai, April 4: Lauding the Indian players in Punjab Kings roster

Parliament panel seeks accurate enumeration of all disabilities in Census

A parliamentary panel urged the government to ensure Census 2027 accurately counts all 21 disability categories, a significant upgrade from the 2

Fire erupts in Kuwait's Shuwaikh oil sector complex after Iranian drone attack

A drone attack targeted Kuwait's oil sector complex, housing the oil ministry and KPC headquarters, causing a fire. Separately, an Iranian drone

Why Handlooms are Heartbeat of J&K

Jammu and Kashmirs world-famous artisanal heritage is undergoing a massive makeover. Long held back by middlemen and counterfeit products, the tr

When Continuity Changes Quietly Kashmir and the Quiet Reconfiguration of Civilization

Prof Suresh Chander suresh.chander@gmail.com (Note: This article presents an alternative scenario to the article Indian Civilization Vs India The

Jammu Echoes Through Kanish Sharmas Pal Ye Mera

Ranjit Thakur thakur.ranjit3@gmail.com There are artists who find their path early-and then there are those whose path finds them. For Kanish Sha

Fallen bridge of Kattal Battal A lifeline lost, a faith unshaken

Sunny Dua sunnydua55@gmail.com The cable-stayed steel bridge that once rose gracefully over the River Tawi in Katta Battal area was more than an

J&K Bank opens new ATM at Khawas Block in Rajouri

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Apr 4: In a step to strengthen digital banking services, J&K Bank has commissioned a new ATM at Aspirational Blo

Neha Mahajan inaugurates Summer Bloom Exhibition

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 4: Neha Mahajan, president, BJP Mahila Morcha, inaugurated the Summer Bloom Exhibition in a function held here

How I yearn for bed tea every morning?

Vishal Sharma I am an early morning tea addict. I have been so for as long as I can remember. And its not green tea or any other local variant th

The Chosen S6 to release on November 15

The sixth season of Prime Videos The Chosen will be out on November 15. On Friday, the streamer and 5&2 Studios announced unveiled the release da

Why Zebras Dont Get Ulcers

A Book That I Read Suman K Sharma s2m2nr@gmail.com Prof. Robert M. Sapolski has chosen a teaser to caption his book. He has the penchant for sayi