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Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings for April 2, 2026

Maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 36C and 24C respectively.

Odisha Extends Kharif Paddy Procurement By 7 Days To Safeguard Farmers Interests

The state has already procured around 77 lakh metric tonnes of paddy

INLDseeks crop damage compensation due to rains

We demand that the BJP government conduct a special crop damage assessment and provide immediate relief to farmers by disbursing compensation of

Police Arrest Six More Suspects in Nalanda Sexual Harassment Case

Patna, April 2: In a swift response to a case of alleged harassment and attempted rape of a married woman in Nalanda district, police have arrest

Supreme Court Leaves Bhojshala Survey Objections to HC

Apex court declines to intervene, says HC must follow natural justice principles

Kerala Assembly polls 2026 | There was no young candidate on NCPs final list to challenge my candidature in Elathur: A.K. Saseendran

Forest Minister A.K. Saseendran, one of the seniormost leaders of the Left Democratic Front (LDF), is contesting from Elathur for the fourth cons

Parliament session likely to be extended, to reconvene after a gap in April itself

Parliament's budget session will not conclude on Thursday. It is planned to resume in the third week of April for a few days. The government inte

Minister Duriamurugans vehicle inspected by election squad in Vellore

The Minister was said to have been accompanied by his son and Vellore MP D.M. Kathir Anand and Arakkonam DMK MP S. Jagathrakshakan

Trump says Iran president requests ceasfire, Tehran says 'false'

Pezeshkian had said Iran had the ecessary will for a ceasefire, but only if its foes guaranteed that hostilities would not return

10 officials from previous Badangpet Municipal Corporation suspended

Efforts On To Bring Captured/Tamed Elephants To Centuries Old K.Gudi /Budipadaga Camps

Ruling out shutting down the camps in BRT, a senior official of Biligiriranganatha Swamy Temple tiger reserve told Deccan Chronicle on Wednesday

Daylight Chain Snatching in Kazipet Hours After Gang Arrest

The duo allegedly snatched a three-tola gold chain from her neck and fled.

Punjabs Situation Deteriorating: Fateh Jung Bajwa Calls for Urgent Action

Chandigarh, April 1: BJP leader Fateh Jung Bajwa has expressed grave concerns over the deteriorating situation in Punjab following an explosion o

Youre doing a terrible job: Trump blasts Karoline Leavitt as bad press hits 97%

President Trump publicly chided his press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, during a briefing. He stated she was doing a terrible job handling his pre

Telangana GST Collections Hit 60,840Cr

The number of GST registrations (GSTINs) in Telangana rose significantly to 3,21,043 as of March 31, 2026, compared to 2,48,378 in the previous y

Moinabad Farmhouse Case: SIT Gets Custody Of BRS Ex-MLA

Police disclosed that six persons tested positive for narcotic consumption after being subjected to narco tests.

It's A 50-50 Thing Still: Pant On Opening Through Entire IPL

Pant (7) was run-out at non-striker's end after Mukesh Kumar of DC deflected a straight hit from Mitchell Marsh but the data indicates that the f

'God not secure in Kerala', LDF betrayed Lord Ayyappa for few pieces of gold: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh alleged that God was not secure in Kerala, accusing the ruling LDF of betraying Lord Ayyappa over gold loss cases.

Early Bird Property Tax Scheme in CURE Area

The scheme is applicable across Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (CMC) and Malkajgiri Municipal Co

Eli Lilly (LLY) stock soars after FDA approves Foundayo - can this weight-loss pill drive massive growth as investors bet big on obesity drug boom

Eli Lilly (LLY) stock today: Eli Lilly's stock surged over 5% following the US FDA's approval of its new oral weight-loss drug, Foundayo. This ma

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Urges Acceleration of Development Projects with Quality Focus

Gorakhpur, April 1: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to expedite development-related construction projects while ensuring hi

Deadly Herbicide Paraquat Banned in Telangana

A permanent ban on the use of pesticides or herbicides can be imposed only by the Central government.

Solar power system inaugurated at King Koti dialysis centre to cut costs, boost sustainability

NASA's Moon flyby mission primed for launch

The NASA mission dubbed Artemis 2 has been years in the making after facing repeated setbacks and massive cost overruns, but is finally scheduled

It's a 50-50 thing still: Rishabh Pant on opening through entire IPL

Lucknow Super Giants skipper Rishabh Pant is uncertain about opening the innings throughout the Indian Premier League season. Pant was run-out in

Colin McDonald Sworn in as Assistant Attorney General of the United States

New Delhi, April 1: In a significant move to enhance national fraud enforcement, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance administered the oath of office t

Human Rights Panel Raps School Over Child Safety Lapse

Authorities confirmed that a case has been registered against Rohan Anthony as a juvenile in conflict with law.

Meghalaya: BJP MLA writes to PM over FCRA amendment, seeks consultative review

BJP MLA A.L. Hek has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to conduct a consultative review of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill,

AP Government Hikes Number of Divisions in All Municipal Corporations of State

In this regard, the government has amended the Andhra Pradesh Municipal Corporations (Fixation of Strength of Elected members) Rules, 2005.

Traffic Restrictions for Hanuman Jayanti Vijaya Yatra

Traffic police said updates will be available on the Hyderabad Traffic Police Facebook page and on X handle.

California on edge: Oil shock looms as Middle East supply crunch hits the US

California may face fuel price rises after Iran blocked the Strait of Hormuz. Oil shipments dropped sharply, creating fears of shortages. Experts

Change is Coming: Rohan Gupta Claims BJP Will Win in West Bengal Elections

Kolkata, April 1: BJP leader Rohan Gupta has asserted that a significant change is imminent in West Bengal, predicting a BJP government in the up

USIran War Causes Cost Escalation for LPG, Essentials, Construction Materials

He said the export sectors started feeling the pressure due to higher freight rates, shipping uncertainties.

NDA leaders celebrate Amaravatis capital status; slam Jagan for Mavigun proposal

Vettori lavishes praise on Kishans captaincy

Vettori underlinedthat Kishan led by example with a 38-ball 80against RCB

Tiger Sighting Triggers Evacuation of Devotees From Ramadurgam Hill Temple

Rampachodavaram DFO G. Siva Kumar said, Our personnel evacuated the devotees from the hill top as a precautionary measure to ensure their safety.

Utkal Sanskrutika Samaj marks 90th Utkal Divas with cultural events in Visakhapatnam

Israeli strike on Beirut kills senior Hezbollah commander

Several large blasts were heard across the city on April 1, 2026, and a column of smoke was seen rising from Jnah, which is home to apartment bui

Centre approves 438.29 crore project to redevelop Berth No. 9 of New Mangalore Port

A statement by the ministry says the project envisages the dismantling of legacy infrastructure and comprehensive redevelopment of the berth to h

Deteriorating Law and Order in Punjab, Says Harsh Malhotra

New Delhi, April 1: Central Minister Harsh Malhotra has expressed serious concerns regarding the declining law and order situation in Punjab, par

Elon Musk's SpaceX Could Launch Largest Ever Stock Market Listing: Report

The Starbase, Texas-headquartered firm could seek to raise more than $50 billion in the IPO, handily surpassing the 2019 flotation of Saudi Aramc

Where will SpaceX IPO get listed, and how will largest stock market listing affect CEO Elon Musk net worth? SpaceX financials, growth drivers and timeline of Musk wealth and business success

Where will SpaceX IPO get listed, and how will largest stock market listing affect CEO Elon Musk net worth? SpaceX has confidentially filed for a

INTUC Protests Against 4 Labour Codes, Calls Them Anti-Worker

The protest followed a call given by G. Sanjeeva Reddy, chairman of the coordination committee of Central Trade Unions and Independent Sector Fed

TPCC Chief To Tour Districts on April 34 To Strengthen Party at Grassroots

Move aims to boost grassroots strength, guide cadre, counter opposition narratives

Lokesh for Strict Monitoring of Mid-Day Meals, Pushes for Digital Learning

Lokesh directed officials to introduce it for Class IX students across the state in the first phase, with plans to extend it further.

Congress Faces Crisis Ahead of Tamil Nadu Elections After Manickam Tagore Resigns

Chennai, April 1: Senior Congress leader and MP Manickam Tagore has resigned from his position as the head of the partys election management and

Jagan Slams Amaravati Push, Talks of MAVIGUN Capital Corridor

He proposed linking Machilipatnam (MA), Vijayawada (VI), and Guntur (GUN) as the capital corridor collectively called MAVIGUN.

Expedite Giri Pradakshina route works: GVMC Chief

DMK, AIADMK leaders for Madurai East and West Assembly constituencies begin campaign

Karnataka Minister M.B. Patil writes to Centre seeking express train between Bengaluru and Vijayapura

With the completion of the 9.6-km double line railway work between Almatti and Wandal, which has been opened for traffic since March 25, Karnatak

Amit Shah asks Manipur CM to accelerate peace process, approves formation of all-woman police battalion

Zomi community leaders warn of phased and coordinated agitations over delay in justice for MLA who died following a mob assault.

NASA Live: Where can I watch Artemis 2 launch? Check Artemis II launch time, weather updates

NASA Artemis 2 launch live telecast will be available on YouTube, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Apple TV, and others. Check lauch time, other key inform

Remembering Ustad Bade Gulam Ali Khan: A Legend of Indian Classical Music

New Delhi, April 1: In the realm of classical music, certain names shine brightly, their brilliance undiminished by the passage of time. Ustad Ba

Amaravatis Long Journey to Capital Status

The new government moved swiftly to revive Amaravati as the sole capital, restarting stalled infrastructure projects and seeking to restore inves

KitKat theft: Company launches tracker to trace missing bars

The consignment, belonging to a new range of KitKat products (reportedly including a Formula 1-themed line), was being transported from a Nestl f

Fuel Price Surge in Pakistan: Internal Mismanagement to Blame, Not External Crises

New Delhi, April 1: A recent report reveals that the rise in fuel prices in Pakistan is primarily due to internal mismanagement and policy decisi

16th Census Exercise Begins, Nearly 55,000 Households From 8 States and UTs Register

Officials said the web-based portal allows citizens to fill in their details in advance and generate a unique Self-Enumeration ID for verificatio

3-day Vasanthotsavam Concludes at Tirumala

Following the ceremony, the deities were taken back to the temple in a grand procession on three golden palanquins, marking the conclusion of the

CCI directs probe into poultry group on complaint by Maneka Gandhi's NGO

In an order on Wednesday, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has ordered its director general (DG) to investigate if the groups business p

Fraud crackdown begins, VP Vance swears in Colin McDonald to lead DOJ's newly created NFED

Naidu Announces Free Electricity for Weavers Costing Rs 153 Crore Annually

AP rolls out clusters, funds, housing and industry plans to boost growth, welfare

Quote of the day by Eva Longoria: Goals focus you, but dreams have power

Eva Longorias quote Goals focus you, but dreams have power reflects the balance between structure and imagination in personal growth. Goals bring

PM Modi chairs CCS meet to review West Asia conflict impact

As American bombs fall on Iran, South American countries brace for impact

The kidnapping of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro still hangs over Latin America as countries fear getting sucked into Trumps so-called war o

Karnataka Transport Department misses revenue target by 14%

Tax concessions provided to electric vehicle registrations and concessions extended to certain categories of vehicles dragged down the revenue of

Kerala polls: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy takes a dig at Pinarayi Vijayan with film dialogue during UDF roadshow

GST collection in Karnataka grows by 11.6%

In a year where the GST rate rationalisation threw up a huge challenge, Karnataka received 87,256 crore as part of the SGST, and the SGST portion

Seven arrested for forging documents to encroach govt. land at Chandanagar

Evangelical Fellowship calls for consultations on FCRA regulations

It calls for the law to be upheld in ways that are fair, proportionate, and do not undermine institutions serving vulnerable communities

Schoolgirls attempt to leave for Chennai to meet social media influencer, rescued

IPL 2026: Sameer Rizvi's unbeaten 70 helps DC beat LSG by six wickets

Delhi Capitals secured a six-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants. Sameer Rizvi's unbeaten 70 guided DC to the target. Earlier, pacers Lungi

Political Reactions Emerge Following Blast Outside BJP Office in Chandigarh

New Delhi, April 1: Political reactions are pouring in following the blast outside the BJP office in Chandigarh. Leaders from various political p

Allergy Foundation Urges PMO to Reconsider Blanket HPV Rollout

Dr Nageshwar clarified that the foundation is not against HPV vaccination but expressed the need for data specific to the Asian population.

CM Naidu Stresses on Emotional Control

In a lighter vein, Naidu noted that even some officials and party members appear to be losing balance and joked about organising yoga and meditat

IPL 2026: Rizvi's Unbeaten 70 Guides DC To 6-Wicket Win Over LSG

Coming on to bat at the team score of 21 for 2 in the fourth over, Rizvi hit 70 not out off 47 balls, studded with five fours and four sixes, to

Kagaznagar SSB Officer Succumbs To Injuries

Family members said he had been promoted as circle inspector on the day of the accident but died before assuming charge. His funeral will be held

Indian Defense Ministry Fully Utilizes 1.86 Lakh Crore Budget for Modern Weapons Acquisition

New Delhi, April 1: The Indian Defense Ministry has achieved another milestone in the fiscal year 2025-26. The ministry has fully utilized its ca

R Madhavan's Old 'Rafale' Posts Resurface, Internet Praises His Defence Acumen

In the old posts, Madhavan suggested that the Indian government should opt for French-made Rafale fighter jets instead of US and European options

Telangana Begins Three-Month PDS Rice Distribution in One Go

Officials said Telangana had implemented a similar exercise in 2025 following the launch of the sanna biyyam scheme, under which beneficiaries re

11.94% increase in Excise revenue in Karnataka despite drop in beer sales

Karnataka reported 11.94% increase in Excise revenue collection despite a steep drop in the sale of beer, which has been attributed to a long spe

Podu Rights Given for Revenue Land, Standing Forest Areas Too

Duplicate titles, ineligible beneficiaries, and revenue land grants raise concerns

Humayun Kabir Claims Victory in Bengal Elections, Predicts BJP Second and TMC Third

Kolkata, April 1: Former TMC MLA Humayun Kabir has received support from AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi in Murshidabad. Expressing his delight,

Police, CMC to Tackle Dark Spots, Water Logging

Currently, 21,000 CCTV cameras are under police control in Cyberabad jurisdiction.

Warmer Nights May Add to Summer Stress in Telangana

The IMD outlook suggests that for Telangana, summer may not offer much relief after dark, making heat a round-the-clock concern this season.

West Asia crisis: How a war meant to break Iran could leave Tehran stronger, and Gulf exposed

Iran war: Instead of crushing Iran's theocratic rulers, it could leave them stronger, emboldened by surviving weeks of U.S.-Israeli attacks, firi

AP CM Offers Silk Robes to Lord Kodandarama at Ontimitta Kalyanotsavam

The AP government has been organising the Vontimitta Kalyanotsavam as an official state event with increasing grandeur since the 2014 bifurcation

Odisha Vigilance Arrests Senior Official in Corruption Case

Bhubaneswar, April 1: The Odisha Vigilance team arrested a senior officer from the Odisha Police Housing and Welfare Corporation (OPHWC) on Wedne

India Begins Long-Delayed Census, Read to Know Why it Matters

The new census had been planned for 2021 but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and logistical challenges.

Caught on CCTV: American Journo abducted in Baghdad as US scrambles to escalating Iran war tensions

Doctors Focus on Gut Health, Early Detection in Autism Care

Today Is World Autism Day