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India shields pre-2017 foreign investment gains from strict tax rules

New Delhi, April 1 (Reuters): India said it would not apply its strict tax evasion rules on foreign investments made before April 2017, easing co

Tiruchi City Police issue conditional NOC for Vijays campaign on Thursday

The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam leader will file his nomination papers to the Returning Officer of Tiruchi East Assembly constituency

Eggshells flying in Hyderabad as chicken sellers strike turns messy

Hyderabad:Tension prevailed at several Sneha Chicken Centre outlets across Hyderabad on Wednesday, April 1, as a strike called by the Telangana S

Auto LPG shortage in Telangana: Govt directs private firms to boost supply

Hyderabad: The Telangana government convened a meeting on Wednesday, April 1, to review the ongoing shortage of Auto Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG

When SRK refused to charge interest on film loan and said haraam hai

Mumbai: Shah Rukh Khan aka Badshah of Bollywood, is not just a superstar in India but a global icon with millions of fans across the world. From

Indias Maruti Suzuki warns of price hikes as Gulf war raises costs

Indias top carmaker, Maruti Suzuki, said on Wednesday that it will likely raise prices as the Middle East war has pushed up commodity prices, wip

KMCT School of Design: The finest Design School in Kerala, Kozhikode

IIM Udaipur Confers Degrees on 481 Graduates at its 14th Convocation Ceremony

Persistent Ranked Among Indias Most Valuable Brands in Kantar BrandZ 2025 with $2.9 Billion Brand Valuation

EDC announces CAD$360 million financing package for SK ecoplant

SirPAD: Primary Results confirm the safety and efficacy of Sirolimus Coated Balloon in PAD

Blaize and Nokia Advance Collaboration with Joint AI Solution Showcase at GITEX Asia

Pioneering Innovation in Telecom Power: Huawei Wins Global Best Practices Award 2025

Kathanar trailer: Jayasuryas anticipated fantasy thriller promises stunning visuals

Directed by Rojin Thomas and produced by Gokulam Gopalan, the film promises breathtaking visuals and a captivating story based on the 9th-century

Delhi HC orders Paramvah Studios to pay 25 lakh for unauthorised use of songs in Rakshit Shetty's Bachelor Party

Amount includes 20 lakh towards licence fee for songs Nyaya Ellide and Omme Ninnanu, which has already been deposited during the proceedings, and

Traffic advisory issued for Hanuman Jayanthi procession on April 2

Hyderabad: In view of the Hanuman Jayanthi procession being taken out from Gowliguda Ram Mandir to Paradise Junction and from Karmanghat Hanuman

Why do cat eyes glow in the dark?

Dont let that eerie glow freak you out. Cats and people alike find it very useful. And were going to see why.

Stalingrad, Sapporo, Goddess Of War and Mescalito shine

Tiruchi Central GST commissionerate sets up control room to check distribution of gifts

Sunrisers Hyderabad captain, opener retain top spot in T20 player ranking

Hyderabad: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) captain Ishan Kishan and opener Abhishek Sharma retained the top two spots in the latest ICC T20I player ran

Bajrang Dal, VHP to hold Hanuman Jayanthi Yatra in Hyderabad on April 2

Hyderabad: The Telangana units of Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) announced the Hanuman Jayanthi Yatra for April 2, commencing at the

Indian expat injured as drone debris falls in Umm Al Quwain

Umm Al Quwain: An Indian expat was injured on Wednesday, April 1, after debris from a drone fell near an industrial facility in the Umm Al Thuoob

Centre betrayed Telangana on promises, water diverted to AP: MP Vamsi

Hyderabad: Peddapalli Member of Parliament (MP) Gaddam Vamsi Krishna on Wednesday, April 1, attacked the central government for the continued inj

U.S. is considering exiting paper tiger NATO, says Trump

Donald Trumps criticism of the NATO comes after the alliance partners mainly the U.K, France, and Spain refused to join the Iran war; he said i

CBI Arrests Fugitive in LIC Fraud Case

Lucknow, April 1: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has apprehended Samir Joshi, a declared fugitive, in connection with a financial frau

Russia claims troops have taken full control of Luhansk region in eastern Ukraine: reports

Luhansk is one of two regions along with Donetsk which make up the wider industrialised Donbas area

Supreme Court stays disproportionate assets proceedings against Tamil Nadu Minister Duraimurugan

The Supreme Court also issued a notice to the Tamil Nadu government on the appeal filed by Mr. Duraimurugan against an order of the Madras High C

Stock markets begin FY27 on a high, Sensex jumps 1,186 points on de-escalation hopes

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth Rs 11,163.06 crore on Monday, according to exchange data

Water level in Mettur Dam stands at 82.44 feet

Four Priests Arrested Following Tragic Stampede at Nalanda Temple

Patna, April 1: In a swift response to the tragic stampede at the Sheetala Mata Temple in Nalanda district, police have arrested four priests and

Watch: Whats at stake in the Tamil Nadu elections 2026?

Tamil Nadus 2026 Assembly election is shaping up to be more than a familiar DMK vs AIADMK contest. But new entrants are complicating the picture.

T.N. CM Stalin dares Edappadi Palaniswami to spell out his stance on CAA now

Accusing the former Chief Minister of betraying the minorities and Sri Lankan Tamils by supporting the Act brought in by the BJP to save his posi

Putin likely to participate in September BRICS summit in Delhi: Russias Deputy Foreign Minister

Russia will honour past contracts on oil exports, despite Moscows ban on gasoline exports, he adds

Objection to Martyrs Park site reopens Oting killing wounds in Nagaland

Konyak Union resents the alleged objection by Assam Rifles to the location identified for the memorial.

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan says Centres anti-minority FCRA (amendment) Bill exposes BJPs 'cake and flower diplomacy' towards Church leaders in Kerala

He says the Bill is in line with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sanghs core ideology and the foundational texts of the RSS, including Vicharadhara by

New Naval Museum in Lucknow Nears Completion, Showcasing Maritime Valor and Technology

Lucknow, April 1: The construction of the Naval Valor Museum in Lucknows IT City area is approximately 70% complete. This project is set to becom

Rajya Sabha passes CAPF Bill, Opposition walks out

The CAPF Bill seeks to create a unified legal framewaork governing personnel across different CAPF forces, replacing the current patchwork of sep

TMC MLA Soham Chakraborty Faces Loan Dispute in Kolkata High Court

Kolkata, April 1: Bengali actor and outgoing Trinamool Congress MLA Soham Chakraborty is facing legal action over allegations of loan default. A

Luthra brothers get bail in Goa nightclub fire case, to remain in jail

The owners of the nightclub will remain in prison for forgery case as their pre bail request gets rejected

At InKo Centre, women printmakers from South India reflect on memory and inheritance

Inheritance: Memory and Matter, an exhibition at the InKo Centre, brings together women printmakers who carve, etch, and emboss memory, tracing l

Pensioners generated 1.9 crore digital life certificates in 2025-26: Govt

The government has launched face authentication technique which requires only a smartphone for generation of DLCs

Delhi Court sends MCD deputy commissioner to one-day CBI remand in bribery case

New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): Delhis Rouse Avenue Court on Tuesday remanded MCD Deputy Commissioner Lt. Col. Abhishek Kumar Mishra, and co-a

Wahaj and Yumnas Tere Bin 2 shooting begins? Rumours go viral

Mumbai: After more than two years of silence, Tere Bin 2 is once again creating buzz among fans. The much-awaited sequel to the global hit Pakist

Naxalism Under Control in India, Says JD(U) MP Devesh Chandra Thakur

New Delhi, April 1: JD(U) MP Devesh Chandra Thakur addressed several key issues regarding Naxalism, law and order in Bihar, and Nitish Kumars res

Blinkit announces quick commerce service at Mumbai airport; netizens wonder if it's a prank

The company says the service is live at Terminal 2 of the airport; passengers can order from a catalogue of over 2,500 products, including phone

Iraq Ends 40-Year Drought, Qualifies for FIFA World Cup 2026 by Defeating Bolivia

Monterrey, April 1: Iraq has ended a 40-year wait for FIFA World Cup qualification. They achieved this milestone by defeating Bolivia 2-1 in a th

Goa Chief Minister Submits Self-Enumeration for 2027 Census, Encourages Public Participation

Panaji, April 1: Goas Chief Minister Pramod Sawant submitted his self-enumeration for the 2027 Census on Wednesday. This initiative marks Goas pa

NCLAT directs lower tribunal to hear Belgotex insolvency plea afresh

Allowing the Belgotex India appeal, a two-member NCLAT bench has remanded the matter back to the New Delhi bench of NCLT, directing it to pass a

Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan Retain Top Two Spots in ICC T20I Rankings

Abhishek leads the chart with 875 points, followed closely by Kishan at 871

SC says voting rights of excluded West Bengal voters cannot be washed away forever

Court asks EC tribunals to ensure fair adjudication of electoral roll exclusions during Special Intensive Revision

US to use influencers, academics to counter anti-American propaganda on X

Washington: The United States (US) has directed its embassies and consulates worldwide to recruit influencers, academics and community leaders to

SBI UPI services restored after maintenance disruption

New Delhi: Digital payment services faced disruption across India on Wednesday, April 1, leaving many users unable to complete transactions throu

Exciting Opportunity at NMDC: Apply for Executive Director Position by April 20

New Delhi, April 1: A remarkable opportunity has emerged for those seeking government jobs. The National Mineral Development Corporation Limited

How conductor and teacher Augustine Paul shaped Chennais choral tradition

Ahead of presenting an Easter repertoire, Augustine Paul reflects on how the fusion of Indian melodies and Western harmony have found a lasting m

FY27 begins: Here are the key changes from April 1 you should know

As FY27 begins on April 1, several key changes come into effect across income tax, EPF, ATM withdrawals, and investment rules, impacting salaries

CCS to Assess West Asia Conflict Impact in High-Level Meet Today

NEW DELHI, Apr 1: The Cabinet Committee on Security will meet at 7 pm on Wednesday in the national capital to review the evolving situation amid

Does This Video Show a Dairy Factory on Fire in Iran After Airstrike? No!

We could trace the viral video back to at least January of this year.

Lockdown Messages Flood Social Media, Turn Out to Be April Fools Day Prank

Users who downloaded and opened the PDF were treated to an April Fool greeting, making it evident that it is an April Fool prank making use of cu

Kagiso Rabada Struggles for Wickets: Former Indian Cricketer Offers Tips for Death Overs

New Delhi, April 1: Gujarat Titans fast bowler Kagiso Rabada took 1 wicket for 34 runs against Punjab Kings on Tuesday. Former Indian batsman Amb

Bomb Threat E-mail Sent to Delhi Mayors Office; Investigation Underway

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.

Startup news and updates: daily roundup (April 1, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 3 Battle Pass release date, time, weapons, skins and rewards explained: New Camo Challenge Track, multiplayer maps and modes, Warzone updates and Zombies content

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 3 Battle Pass release date, time, weapons, skins and rewards are confirmed for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season

Opposition Blames Government for Rising Inflation Amidst Ongoing Parliamentary Session

New Delhi, April 1: During the current session of Parliament, the Samajwadi Party and other opposition parties have raised concerns regarding cas

TVK flags security lapse for Vijay, urges Amit Shah for protection

Concerns have been raised by the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam regarding the safety protocols for their party leader, Vijay, following an incident dur

Passengers stranded in moving traffic after robotaxi outage in Chinas Wuhan

BEIJING, Apr 1:Some robotaxi passengers were left stranded in the middle of fast-moving traffic in a major Chinese city after their driverless ve

EKAs 40,000-EV capacity plan runs ahead of demand and volumes

With an order book of over 6,000 electric buses to be delivered over the next two years, the company registered 1,143 vehicles in FY26, even as p

Vice president releases Sudha Murtys book on Indias history through murals in Parliament

NEW DELHI, Apr 1: Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Wednesday said democratic practices in India have been continuous, inclusive, and deeply roo

Google now let its users change their gmail usernames after two decades

New Delhi: US-based tech company Google will finally let you change your old-school gmail address to a new one keeping both old and new username

Major Recruitment at ICAI: 109 Positions Including Executive Officer Open for Applications

New Delhi, April 1: Millions of young people in the country aspire to secure government jobs. If you are one of them, the Institute of Chartered

Pensioners generated 1.9 cr digital life certificates in 2025-26: Govt

NEW DELHI, Apr 1: As many as 1.9 crore digital life certificates were generated by pensioners in the last financial year, Lok Sabha was informed

Inspections, surveillance to continue against unauthorised sale, promotion of GLP-1 weight loss drugs: Govt

NEW DELHI, Apr 1: The GLP-1 based weight loss drugs are prescription medications used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity but carry serious side

Mahindra & Mahindra reports 29 pc jump in tractor sales at 45,035 units in March

MUMBAI, Apr 1: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd on Wednesday reported a 29 per cent year-on-year growth in total tractor sales, including exports, at 45,0

Priyanka Gandhi slams CM Himanta, says one family looting Assam

NAZIRA (Assam), Apr 1: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi on Wednesday slammed Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and alleged that only one family i

GST collections grow 8.8 pc to over Rs 2 lakh cr in March

NEW DELHI, Apr 1: Gross GST collections grew 8.8 per cent to over Rs 2 lakh crore in March, aided by tax mop-ups from domestic sales as well as i

Banks credit growth to moderate in FY27; NPAs to inch up: Crisil Ratings

MUMBAI, Apr 1:Amid the West Asia conflict, domestic rating agency Crisil on Wednesday estimated that banks credit growth would moderate marginall

UPI Outage Causes Transaction Failures Across Major Indian Cities

New Delhi, April 1: On Wednesday, digital payment services faced significant disruptions across the country, preventing many users from completin

The rare whale species in the way of Trumps oil drilling plan

Recognised as a distinct species in 2021, Rices whale is usually found in a narrow area in the northeastern part of the Gulf of Mexico

ORS labelling row: Hyderabad paediatrician Sivaranjani Santosh refuses to back down amid pressure

As pharma companies serve a legal notice against her, Dr. Santosh said her campaign was driven solely by concern for childrens health and warned

Dimple Kapadia Receives Relief from Bombay High Court as Anita Advanis Petition Dismissed

Mumbai, April 1: Actress Anita Advani faced a setback as the Bombay High Court dismissed her petition seeking legal recognition of her relationsh

1984 anti-Sikh riots crusader H.S. Phoolka joins BJP

In 2019, K.S. Phoolka was awarded thePadma Shriin recognition of his decades-long legal battle to secure justice for the victims of the1984 riots

From plastic jars to transport, Iran war drives up beauty industry costs

The Iran crisis is impacting the global cosmetics supply chain, driving up costs for packaging and transport due to disrupted shipping routes and

Man posing as LPG delivery boy flees with womans gold in Karimnagar

Hyderabad: A bizarre incident occurred in Telanganas Karimnagar, where a man posing as a Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) delivery boy fled with nea

Assam Chief Minister Claims Congress Has Lost Its Ground in the State

Guwahati, April 1: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma sharply criticized the Congress party on Wednesday, asserting that it has lost its or

Be cautious while filing nominations, new officers may reject them: Mamata to TMC nominees

Mamata Banerjee claims new Election Commission officials aim to reject Trinamool nominations. She urges candidates to be careful. Banerjee also a

Google allows users to change email account usernames in the U.S.

Google announced that eligible users will be allowed to change their account username, or the string of letters and numbers that comes before the

iSprout opens 5.6 lakh sq ft office hub in Hitech City, expands footprint

Hyderabad:Managed workspace provider iSprout on Wednesday, April 1, launched a 5.6 lakh square foot enterprise-grade office facility at Minaas To

No salary for Salman Khan, crores for Nayanthara?

Mumbai: In recent times, many Bollywood stars have been showing strong interest in working with South Indian directors. While some of these colla

Census 2027: Mandya residents urged to take part in self-enumeration

Citizens can log in to the official website, and complete the process by answering 33 questions related to household listing and housing census

Redefining Indias mobile esports landscape: BGIS 2026 concludes

BGIS 2026 ends its nearly three-month long tournament in Chennai, crowning Team iQOO Soul as the winner

Delhi mayor's office receives bomb threat via e-mail; probe underway

Security tightened around the mayors office after alleged bomb threats by the Khalistan National Army.