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Cong, TDP, BJP Support Bill to Recognise Amaravati as Andhra Capital; YSRCP Opposes

Midhun Reddy alleged that the TDP government is not concerned from where the huge amount of funds would come for the development of such a large

Coimbatores Kasthuri Sreenivasan art gallery recently hosted an all-women art show

The art exhibition featured art works by 29 artists done in mediums ranging from oil-on-canvas to watercolour and acrylic

Kerala polls: M.A. Baby says wont say no if organisations, including SDPI, choose to vote for Left

CPI(M) general secretary was responding to a query on whether it was fair to accept electoral support offered by SDPI, which had a key role in th

Mysuru City Corporation introduces motor vehicle cess, increases property tax by 3%

The levy of Motor Vehicle Cess comes a year after the introduction of garbage collection cess and collection solid waste management fee from prop

Karnataka Govt Unveils Draft Policy to Tackle Student Mobile Addiction

Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao noted that the public is aware of the negative effects of mobile phones on health and education, citing links to

In Tamil Nadu, Women Voters To Play Key Role As Parties Roll Out Big Promises

Historically, women voters have played a crucial role in shaping electoral outcomes in Tamil Nadu.

Jammu And Kashmir Witnesses Rainfall Deficit In March

SRINAGAR, Apr 1: Jammu and Kashmir faced a rainfall deficit of 34 per cent in March despite several Western Disturbances in the month, officials

J&K | National Health Mission Employees Begin Sit-In Protest, Demand Pay Revision

Srinagar, Apr 1: Employees working under the National Health Mission (NHM) in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday began a 48-hour sit-in protest to pr

Priyanka Chopra Heaps Praise on Dhurandhar 2

The film stars Ranveer Singh in the lead role, alongside an ensemble cast including Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, and Rakesh Bedi. Actr

Eight Wonders Of Childhood: Bachpan Is Gr8 Shares Simple Parenting Guide

EkStep's toolkit celebrates 8 wonders (play, stories, nature) with easy activities: peek-a-boo for toddlers, gardening for 3-6s. No pressure - ju

Green, Blue, Red, Black: 4-Dustbin Waste Rule Starting From Today

Authorities have expanded the earlier two-bin system, wet and dry waste, into a four-bin framework

Eczema vs Psoriasis: Which Skin Condition Is Responsible For That Persistent Itch?

Confused between eczema and psoriasis? Experts explain how these skin conditions differ in symptoms, causes, and treatment. Knowing the signs can

SC raps Centre for unnecessary appeal in CISF dismissal case, imposes 25,000 cost

The Central government faced a setback as the Supreme Court levied a Rs 25,000 fine for pursuing a needless appeal against a High Court ruling. T

Salman Khan appears restless, keeps fidgeting with ring at an event

Mumbai: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan at an event held in the city recently, appeared visibly restless, as he was repeatedly seen fidgeting wit

Commercial LPG cylinder price hiked: Know rates in Hyderabad, other cities

Hyderabad: Commercial LPG prices were hiked on Wednesday, April 1, in Hyderabad and other Indian cities as the spike in global energy rates follo

LIVE | Starmer breaks silence after Trump's explosive warning to UK over Iran war snub

UK PM Keir Starmer says this is not our war, calls for de-escalation in Iran war

Britain will not join the conflict involving Iran. Keir Starmer stated the nation's focus is on diplomacy to reduce tensions. Efforts are underwa

Oil tankers catch fire in Jammu, blaze under control

Jammu: Several oil tankers caught fire in Jammu city on Wednesday, prompting a quick response from the fire and emergency services department, wh

Indias Data Center Capacity Expected to Surge by 30% by 2026: Report

Mumbai, April 1: Indias data center capacity is projected to grow by 30% annually by 2026, driven by strong demand and sustained investor interes

Be cautious while filing nominations: Mamata to TMC nominees

Kolkata: Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday, April 1, alleged that newly appointed officials by the Election Commission were

Telangana Congress slams Amit Shah for calling poet Gaddar a naxal

Hyderabad:The Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee on Wednesday, April 1, hit back at Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his remarks describing l

Telangana MLA Calls For Mandatory Drug Tests For Actors Ahead Of Film Releases

The Congress MLA said that film stars have greater influence over the public than politicians.

Prime Minister Modi Criticizes Congress for Neglecting Assams Identity and Security

Bishwanath, April 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Assam on Wednesday as part of his election campaign. During a large rally in Bishwanath

Indian Consulate in Dubai offers walk-in NRI certificates for Class 12 students

Dubai: The Consulate General of India in Dubai has announced a one-time walk-in facility for Class 12 students seeking NRI certificates, easing t

Grand Launch of Music & Action Teaser forLeaderin Chennai; Film Set for Worldwide Release on April 3

I'm really proud: Victor Glover first Black astronaut candidate reflects on historic Moon mission

Glover is a 49-year-old veteran astronaut set to become the first Black person and first person of color to embark on a lunar voyage

Rs 80 lakh package, US house and a secret marriage: Bengaluru engineer found dead at apartment, techie wife jumps from 18th floor 20 minutes later

A techie in Bengaluru was found dead at their apartment, and just 20 minutes later, his wife, also an IT employee, jumped from the 18th floor and

Israeli Defence firm supplies first batch of light machine guns to India

The delivery was carried out by PLR Systems, a joint venture between IWI and Adani Group, the first private company in India to manufacture small

Iran Crude To Return? Tanker Carrying 600,000 Barrels Signals Gujarat Port

India's crude oil purchase from Iran comes on the back of the US offering a 30-day waiver (which expires April 19 and covers pre-loaded cargo onl

Delhi High Court Issues Notice to Kejriwal in Liquor Policy Case

New Delhi, April 1: Legal proceedings have intensified in the money laundering case linked to Delhis liquor policy. The Delhi High Court has issu

Who Are Chechen Fighters? Pro-Russian Units Offer To Back Iran Against US

US President Donald Trump is reportedly exploring aggressive military options in Iran, including the possible deployment of ground troops.

Actor Sachin Khedekar makes a theatre debut in Hyderabad with the Marathi play Bhumika

The play also marks the versatile actors return to stage after 21 years

Residents association moves Madras High Court against traffic problem in MRC Nagar

Says, parking of motor vehicles on both sides of the narrow roads all day long prevents the free movement of even ambulances

Chicken shops shut across Hyderabad over margin crisis, traders launch indefinite strike

Do You Really Need A Gym Membership To Lose Weight? Here's The Verdict

Activities like walking, jogging, cycling, or home workouts using body weight can be just as effective. The key is to find activities that you en

Delhi Mayor Office Receives Bomb Threat Email, Probe Launched

According to preliminary information, the threat was sent to the mayor's official e-mail ID, claiming that the office would be blown up around 2.

Bengaluru man orders food worth Rs 1,18,973. From 200 biryanis per min to 222 sabudana khichdis, Swiggy reveals what India ate this March

Swiggy's March 2026 data reveals significant consumer trends. Major festivals like Holi, Navratri, and Eid saw huge order volumes. Biryani was a

Older Adults In India At 12% Higher Depression Risk When Children Unemployed, Says Indian Survey

Findings also show that the link between older adults' well-being and children's employment status is stronger in families where children's econo

CUET 2026: Registrations Begin In April First Week, DoE Releases Calendar

DoE releases CUET 2026-27 academic calendar with registration starting first week of April and exams scheduled through the year.

Several oil tankers catch fire in Jammu, 2 gutted

Trump Signs Order To Create Nationwide Voter List, Restricts Mail-In Voting

Trump on Tuesday again asserted that he won hree times and claimed voter fraud that numerous audits, investigations and courts have debunked.

Wine shops, bars to remain closed in Cyberabad for Hanuman Jayanti

Hyderabad: In view of Hanuman Jayanti, the Cyberabad police have ordered the closure of wine shops, toddy shops, and bars attached to restaurants

Kerala elections: Fresh row in Guruvayur as BJP candidate B. Gopalakrishnan faces backlash over flex board on past MLAs

Move viewed as reinforcing B. Gopalakrishnans controversial Hindu MLA remark as the display is widely seen as an attempt to foreground community

Government tightens oversight of GLP-1 drugs, flags risks amid rising demand; key details

The Centre has issued a detailed advisory on GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs, emphasizing their use for type 2 diabetes and obesity must be strictly

Trump strongly considering pulling US out of NATO, labels alliance a paper tiger

President Donald Trump is contemplating a US exit from NATO. This comes after NATO allies declined to join the ongoing conflict with Iran. Trump

Trumps flip-flops on Iran war leave Americans confused

Washington: From seeking help from NATO allies in the Iran war to declaring he does not need them, and from threatening to destroy Tehrans energy

19% of Assams 85 plus voters opt for home voting

Over 26,000 elderly and PwD voters approved for home voting ahead of Assam Assembly polling

Remembering Indias Historic World Cup Victory on April 2nd

New Delhi, April 1: April 2 holds a special place in Indian cricket history. On this day in 2011, under the captaincy of MS Dhoni, Team India cli

Jet fuel prices double, domestic, international travel to become more expensive

New Delhi: ATF or jet fuel prices more than doubled to a record Rs 2.07 lakh per kilolitre on Wednesday, April 1, but state-owned oil companies p

Arjun Tendulkar's Blunt Reply On Lack Of Opportunities At Mumbai Indians

Arjun Tendulkar stayed at the Mumbai Indians from 2021 to 2025 but only featured in 5 matches over this period.

Ranjith arrest: Kerala CM says unaware of details, terms action satisfactory

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan said he is not fully aware of allegations against director Ranjith, who was arrested in an alleged sexual assault case

US pullback may trigger more volatile regional phase in Iran crisis: Report

The Ask Private Wealth briefing cautions that markets may misread such a move as de-escalation

No prior permission needed for religious meetings at home: Chhattisgarh HC

Raipur: No prior permission is required to organisereligious prayer meetings at homes, provided no law is violated, the Chhattisgarh High Court r

President Murmu Pays Tribute to Shivakumar Swamiji, Celebrating His Legacy

Tumakuru, April 1: President Droupadi Murmu attended the 119th birth anniversary celebration of Dr. Shivakumar Swamiji at the Sri Siddaganga Mutt

Kolkata unrest: Bengal Chief Electoral Officer warns against anti-social activities amid Form-6 row

Tensions flared outside the Election Commission headquarters in Kolkata as Trinamool Congress took to the streets over the submission process of

Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2 release date, spoilers, episode count and titles: Cast, characters, production changes and filming schedule

Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2 release date, spoilers, episode count and titles are now confirmed for the live-action adaptation of Avatar:

Hakkim Shajahan interview: I try to give my best to the roles that come my way

Reflecting on his journey, the actor talks about his work in the Malayalam web-series, Roslin, and his upcoming projects, including Jailer 2

Mamata Banerjees Trust Issues with West Bengal Voters, Claims Bihar Minister

Patna, April 1: Bihars Health Minister, Mangal Pandey, launched a sharp attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday. He sta

Tovino Thomas exits Prashanth Neel-Jr NTR movie

Malayalam actor Tovino Thomas is stepping away from the Prashanth Neel-Jr NTR movie due to scheduling issues

PM Mudra Scheme Approves Over 52.37 Crore Loans, Women Entrepreneurs and SC/ST Beneficiaries Lead

New Delhi, April 1: Since its launch in April 2015, the Prime Minister Mudra Scheme (PMMY) has approved over 52.37 crore loans, distributing a to

How connotative words shape meaning in communication

The power of choice is true and tremendous. And that also includes ones choice of words!

'Month ahead may not be easy': Australia PM Albanese warns of possible economic impact from Iran war

Tragedy Strikes at Bihars Shitala Temple: FIR Filed Against 40 Individuals

Patna, April 1: A tragic incident occurred at the renowned Shitala Devi Temple in Maghda, Nalanda district, Bihar, where a stampede on Tuesday re

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi flags off 250 electric, CNG vehicles; reinforces 'clean, smart, green' vision for Lucknow

In a post on X, the chief minister emphasised the progress of Uttar Pradesh towards the goal of 'Zero Waste to Zero Carbon Emissions', crediting

Dedicated rare earth corridors will reduce import dependence: Govt

India is establishing dedicated rare earth corridors in Odisha, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu to reduce import dependence and boost dome

Watch: How Laughter Stopped An Armed Robbery In Spain

Despite the man brandishing a machete and a firearm, the waiters remained cheerfully unbothered throughout.

PSEB Class 5, 8 Result 2026 LIVE: Expected Date, How To Check, Latest Updates

Punjab Class 8 Result 2026 LIVE Updates: The Punjab Board Class 8 examinations were held from February 17 to February 27, 2026, in pen-and-paper

Forgot Your Charger? Blinkit Now Delivers Inside Mumbai Airport

Blinkit delivers essential items within minutes inside Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport's Terminal 2 via app-based service.

India hikes jet fuel, commercial LPG; here are key updates on fuel price changes from April 1

AI May Be Guessing X-Ray Results, Not Reading Them: Study

GPT-5, Gemini 3 Pro and Claude Opus 4.5 may not truly understand images, despite appearing to perform well on vision-based tasks.

Questions Arise Over Shubman Gills Captaincy After Gujarat Titans Loss

Mumbai, April 1: In a recent IPL 2026 match held on Tuesday, the Punjab Kings faced off against the Gujarat Titans in Mumbai, resulting in a disa

Do or die for Congress: V D Satheeshan on toppling LDF and mission 2026

Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition V D Satheeshan speaks to The Hindu in an indepth interview ahead of the Kerala Assembly elections, c

The Practical AI PC Revolution: Why Indian SMBs Are Scaling with Windows 11 Pro, Copilot+ PCs, and Intel Core Ultra Processors

The 4-Hour Revolution: Coding the Cultural DNA of Maharashtras Governance

V. Radha, IAS Additional Chief Secretary (Services), Government of Maharashtra

Canadas best April Fools Day pranks: 5 most hilarious hoaxes Canadians almost believed

Canada's April Fools' Day tradition sees cities and brands embrace elaborate, straight-faced comedy. From the Calgary Zoo's 'House Hippo' to West

Kerala Assembly polls: Pinarayi Vijayan slams Congress-BJP nexus over G. Sudhakarans rebel bid in Ambalappuzha

Kerala CM casts G. Sudhakarans candidature as UDF-backed Independent in Ambalappuzha as a stark example of the convergence of Congress and BJPs t

Bihar woman dies by suicide after mob lynches husband in public view

Patna: A Muslim woman allegedly died by suicide on Tuesday, March 31, in Bihars Rohtas district by consuming poison along with her two minor chil

Oracle Layoffs 2026: Here's what the early morning termination email read, severance packages, worst-hit departments and more

Oracle layoffs 2026: US-IT tech giant Oracle, chaired by billionaire Larry Ellison, has approximately fired 30,000 employees globally and around

PM Modi to chair key CCS meet at 7 pm in Delhi to review West Asia situation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead a crucial meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security. The focus will be on the West Asia situation and i

Pak PM's Aide Photographed With Hafiz Saeed's Son Amid Terror Nexus Claims

The interaction points to a broader pattern of informal ties between Pakistan's ruling elite and individuals linked to extremist networks.

How one undisclosed campaign vehicle led to an election being set aside in Tamil Nadu

In 1991, while AIADMK candidate R. Puthunainar Athithan was celebrating his victory in the Chernamahadevi constituency, his rival P.H. Pandian fi

Corporate credit profile resilient in FY26 with higher rating upgrades: ICRA

Indian companies showed strong financial health in 2025-26. Rating upgrades outnumbered downgrades, indicating robust balance sheets and steady d

North Korea Hackers Suspected Of Attack On Widely Used Software Tool

The cyberattack on a technical tool called Axios, which has tens of millions of weekly downloads by developers, could have far-reaching implicati

Know why Ranbir Kapoor said no to Lord Ramas role first

Mumbai: Nitesh Tiwaris much-awaited film Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi, has been one of the most talked-about projects in rece

Central Minister Pemmashani Chandrashekhar Calls Amaravati Bill Historic in Lok Sabha

New Delhi, April 1: In a passionate speech during the Lok Sabha session on Wednesday, Central Minister Pemmashani Chandrashekhar discussed the bi

LS adjourned over FCRA Bill; Rijiju slams Congress for misleading Kerala voters ahead of elections

JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Starts Tomorrow; NTA-Issued Exam-Day Guidelines For Candidates

JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exams start April 2 with admit cards available on the NTA website for download.

Parkinson's Awareness Month: How Technology Is Revolutionising Parkinson's Care

Technology is transforming Parkinson's care with wearables, AI, and telemedicine enabling continuous monitoring, early diagnosis, and remote cons

Delhi HC issues notice to Kejriwal on ED plea against acquittal in summons matter under excise policy case

The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to Arvind Kejriwal regarding a plea by the Enforcement Directorate. The ED is challenging Kejriwal's acq

Opinion: Opinion | Why A 'Defeat' Is Now Essential For The Disoriented Left In Kerala

The Left losing its last bastion is a dreadful thought to Communists in general, but many of them deem it a necessary setback, one that will help