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Silenced, Not Defeated: Chadha Slams AAP After Rajya Sabha Post Removal

NEW DELHI, Apr 3: AAP MP Raghav Chadha on Friday said he has been silenced, not defeated, a day after being removed as the partys deputy leader i

Under global spotlight, Australia plays hardball on social media ban

A spokesperson for Communications Minister Anika Wells said she had not toughened her stance due to global attention, declining to comment furthe

Watermelon in my sharbat at Madurai roadside shops

Choose your pick from milk, nannari, elaneer or watermelon, as sharbat shops across the city offer refreshing fruity flavours, served in colourfu

Bengal: 'Mastermind' of judicial officers' gherao in Malda arrested from Bagdogra airport

West Bengal Police apprehended advocate Mofakkarul Islam at Bagdogra airport. He is accused of orchestrating the gherao of seven judicial officer

Ahead of Greek social media ban, parents desperate to separate children from phones

At the EU-funded Greek Safer Internet Centre in Athens, calls to a helpline which offers support to child victims of cyberbullying more than doub

Oil prices surge while Asian share prices rise moderately

Benchmark U.S. crude rose 11.4% to $111.54 a barrel. The price of Brent crude, the international standard, jumped 7.8% to $109.03 per barrel

LG Sinha Orders Magisterial Probe Into Arhama Encounter In J&Ks Ganderbal

SRINAGAR, Apr 2: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has ordered a thorough and impartial magisterial inquiry into the recent encou

Iran war is violent pregnancy of new world order: Ex MoS MJ Akbar

A new world order is emerging from the West Asia conflict. The United Nations Charter's authority has weakened. Pakistan's mediation efforts fail

Manmade fibre exporters flag concerns arising from West Asia conflict

Rising crude oil prices due to the West Asian conflict are significantly increasing the cost of manmade fibre raw materials. This is creating imm

'Main dariya hoon, waqt aane par sailaab banunga': Raghav Chadha says he is silenced, not defeated in a message to 'aam aadmi'

Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha has been replaced as the party's deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha. Chadha stated he was silenced, not defeated,

Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti disqualified from MP Assembly after conviction in cheating case

Following deliberations on the issue on Thursday (April 2) night, the Vidhan Sabha authorities issued a notification annulling Mr. Bhartis member

Cloudy skies in Delhi; AQI poor

The maximum temperature is expected to touch 33 degrees Celsius

Iran shoots down second US F-35 fighter jet, says pilot survival unlikely

Middle East war: Iran reports shooting down a US F-35 fighter jet over its territory. This comes as Iran also launched missiles towards Israel. T

Trump's anger over Iran thrusts NATO into fresh crisis

The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has severely strained NATO, with President Trump threatening withdrawal over European navies' refusal to open the

'SRH bowling unit is not as weak as you think': Nitish Kumar Reddy, following 65 runs victory against KKR

The SRH bowling unit was under scrutiny after their first Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match against the defending champions Royal Challenger

Traffic Movement Restricted On GawranMargan-Warwan Route; Advisory Issued For April 3

Kokernag, Apr 3: The Sub Divisional Magistrate Kokernag on Friday issued an advisory regulating vehicular movement on the Gawran towards Margan-W

Blast Outside Punjab BJP Office In Chandigarh: Two Suspects Identified

Chandigarh, Apr 3: Two suspects in the blast outside the Punjab BJP headquarters here have been identified, a senior official of the Chandigarh p

Maharashtra doctors death: Accused suspended policeman Gopal Badane granted bail

Gopal Badane filed bail application with court arguing that he was falsely implicated in the alleged crime and he had met the victim in the cours

Andhra Guv, Naidu, Jagan extend Good Friday greetings

The Governor said Good Friday signifies the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of humanity's sins and the promise of salvatio

26-year-old Bihar techie found dead at Hyderabad apartment, she got married just two months back

Police have taken the husband of a 26-year-old software engineer who was found hanging from a ceiling fan in the hall of her flat in Hyderabad. P

Kharg Island: How even the Portuguese, Dutch, and British empires failed to control a small island now in the US crosshairs

Kharg Island, a strategically vital Persian Gulf location, has repeatedly attracted global powers due to its deep waters and role in Iran's oil e

US returns Chinese drug fugitive in rare extradition: Report

The United States has repatriated a Chinese national suspected of drug smuggling and trafficking to China. This marks a significant development i

OpenAI buys tech talk show TBPN in push to shape AI narrative

OpenAI chief of strategy Fidji Simo said in an internal message to staff that the acquisition would help the company engage more authentically wi

US Lawmakers Propose Bill to Secure Taiwans Undersea Cables Amid Rising Threats from China

Washington, April 3: A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has introduced a bill aimed at securing Taiwans undersea cables and critical infrastruct

IPL 2026: Abhishek Sharma fined 25 per cent of match fee for showing dissent at umpire's decision

Sunrisers Hyderabad's Abhishek Sharma faced a penalty. He was fined 25 percent of his match fees and received one demerit point. This action foll

Trump's White House ballroom gets final approval days after a judge ordered a halt to construction

A key agency has approved President Donald Trump's White House ballroom plan. This comes despite a judge ordering a halt to construction. The Nat

Japan's order for Tomahawk missiles delayed by US use in Iran, Bloomberg News says

Japan's planned acquisition of hundreds of Tomahawk missiles from the United States is encountering delays. Washington has informed Tokyo that de

Does Iran have a path to the bomb?

Iran is a nuclear-capable state; in the event Israel strikes it with a nuclear weapon, it could retaliate but how quickly is a separate question

Cook from Bihar murdered by hotel owner and others in Sagar

He was suspected of stealing money from the hotel

Unseasonal Rain and Fog Transform Weather in Sinnar

Mumbai, April 3: The weather in Sinnar, a region in Nashik district, has taken an unexpected turn. Typically known for its intense heat, April ha

China plans to upgrade some petrochemical plants, phase out others by 2029

China is set to upgrade some older petrochemical plants while shutting down others by 2029. This move aims to improve the supply-demand balance i

8 Tested Positive for Drugs in Kondapur Pub Raid

After examining the pub premises, they conducted a test on 64 people. Of them, eight tested positive: Police

Indian Stock Market Closed on Good Friday, Trading Resumes Monday

Mumbai, April 3: The Indian stock market is closed today, April 3, 2026, in observance of Good Friday. Both the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and t

V-P, PM Recall Jesus' Sacrifice on Good Friday

May this day further deepen the values of harmony, compassion and forgiveness. May brotherhood and hope guide us all, he said.

White House set to release Trump's budget 2027 with major increase in defense spending

President Donald Trump's 2027 budget prioritizes military spending, proposing a substantial boost for the Pentagon. This plan signals a shift awa

Who is Todd Blanche, the former Trump lawyer whos the Presidents pick for acting attorney general

Before picking Todd Blanche to help lead and now run the Justice Department, President Donald Trump was his client

Assam Elections: Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren predicts tea tribe vote shift to JMM

Assam Elections: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren predicted a shift in the tea tribe-Adivasi vote towards Jharkhand Mukti Morcha. He campaig

Australia Refuses to Negotiate Drug Subsidy Amid U.S. Tariff Pressure

Canberra, April 3: The Australian government has firmly stated that it will not alter its drug subsidy program despite pressure from the United S

Karisma Kapoor Remembers Her Mother Babita with Tears: I Am Who I Am Because of Her

Mumbai, April 3: Renowned Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor, who delivered numerous hits in the 1990s, has established herself among the top actre

CBSE issues advisory against misleading claims about QR codes on exam papers

The board clarified that the QR codes are part of internal systems and are not designed to function as direct internet hyperlinks

From Kolkata to Delhi, Devotees Commemorate Jesus Christ's Sacrifice on Good Friday

In Delhi, devotees also took part in prayers at Sacred Heart Cathedral Church in Gol Dak Khana and St Thomas Church, RK Puram Sector 2, observing

Word of The Day: Selenophile

Discover the 'selenophile,' an individual captivated by the moon's ethereal beauty and tranquil glow. This term, rooted in Greek, describes those

Kishan Reddy urges private investment in coal gasification; outlines 8,500Cr Cabinet plan

Chhattisgarhs Unique Water Conservation Model Gains National Attention

Raipur, April 3: Chhattisgarhs Korba district has set a remarkable example in the field of water conservation, gaining recognition across the nat

Christina Marie Plante: Arizona girl who disappeared at 13 found alive after 32 years; what we know so far

Christina Marie Plante: A 13-year-old Arizona girl, Christina Marie Plante, who vanished in 1994 while walking to a horse stable, has been found

U.S. Bill Aims for Permanent Lunar Base by 2030 Amidst Space Race with China

Washington, April 3: A U.S. lawmaker has introduced a bill directing NASA to establish the initial framework for a permanent base on the Moon by

'Indian friends in safe hands, no worries': Iran assures India of safe passage in Hormuz amid escalating war crisis

Iran assures India its vessels are safe amid Strait of Hormuz tensions, asserting only Iran and Oman will determine its future. India has resumed

Gautam Adani Praises CM Yogis Vision for a Developed Uttar Pradesh

New Delhi, April 3: Prominent industrialist and chairman of the Adani Group, Gautam Adani, has commended Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Aditya

Rajnath Singh to Commission Stealth Frigate INS Taragiri in Vizag

Rajnath Singh noted that the commissioning reflects the Indian Navy's sustained focus on strengthening combat readiness and operational might

Is Netanyahu real or AI? | Generative AI warps truth of West Asia war

So how do you prove what's real is real when the line between reality and fabrication has blurred so much in the fog of the West Asia war?

Dalit History Month: writers and artists recommend essential anti-caste books

From Shailaja Paik toAnkitaKawade, powerful works that Indias prominent Dalit writers suggest

Enhanced Security Measures in Chennai Ahead of PM Modis Visit

Chennai, April 3: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modis arrival, stringent security arrangements have been implemented throughout Chennai. The P

Kerala assembly polls: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy unveils UDF manifesto, calls it the beginning of a 'golden era'

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy launched the UDF manifesto in Kochi, declaring an end to Kerala's 'dark era' and the dawn of a 'golden era.' He critic

Petrol, Diesel price today (April 3): As global oil prices jump, check latest fuel rates in Delhi, Mumbai and other cities

Petrol, Diesel price today: Despite the Brent crude hovering around $ 110 per barrel due to the ongoing Middle East war, the petrol and diesel pr

Will Brand Pinarayi survive Keralas electoral cycle?

Kerala's 2026 assembly elections will test Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's governance model against mounting voter unease, fiscal stress, and i

Police Encounter with Criminals in Barsana Leads to Arrests and Injuries

Mathura, April 3: In a joint operation early Friday morning, police and the Special Operations Group (SOG) engaged in a shootout with two notorio

U.S. Defense Secretary Orders Army Chief to Retire Amid Pentagon Shakeup

Washington, April 3: U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered Army Chief of Staff General Randy George to retire immediately. Following th

April 4 Panchang: Important Dates and Auspicious Times to Note

New Delhi, April 3: The Panchang holds significant importance in Sanatan Dharma. It determines the days commencement and auspicious or inauspicio

View: Bombing Irans great mosque could cost the world

Iran war: The writer reflects on wartime destruction in London to highlight concerns about ongoing strikes in Iran, especially the historic city

Assembly election LIVE: Judicial officers' gherao fresh flashpoint in TMC-BJP war in West Bengal; EC hands over probe to NIA

Agitation against SIR spread across West Bengal districts on Thursday (April 2, 2026)

Assembly Election highlights: ECI appoints Sandeep Rai Rathore to head Tamil Nadu police

The ECI also appointed Additional Director General of Police Sanjay Kumar, a 1997-batch IPS officer, as the Commissioner of Police, Tambaram and

IPL 2026: SRH Secures Major Victory Over KKR but Misses Top-4 Spot

New Delhi, April 3: In an exciting match on Thursday at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) achieved a significant victory again

Leaders Extend Good Friday Wishes, Reflect on Christs Sacrifice

New Delhi, April 3: On the occasion of Good Friday, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with several promin

Experimental traffic changes rolled out in Srinagar to ease peak-hour congestion

As part of these efforts, traffic authorities are making temporary adjustments such as closing and reopening specific turns and intersections. Du

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: The social engineering behind Keralas electoral battle

Parties in the State are once again redrawing invisible lines, competing to secure the trust of communities and set the direction of social chang

QS subject rankings 2026 highlight improving performance of Indian institutions

A record 599 individual subject entries from 99 Indian institutions were featured, marking a year-on-year increase of 12% in subject entries and

How we came to be: Scientists get first look at the evolution of early complex animals

New fossils discovered in Chinas Yunnan province show that complex animal life began millions of years earlier than previously thought, during th

Common Breakfast Mistakes That Can Harm Your Health

New Delhi, April 3: Breakfast is often considered the most important meal of the day. What you eat in the morning can significantly influence you

Punjab Congress leader Khushbaz Jattana dies in road accident in Haryana's Sonipat

In the incident, Jattana and his driver Parminder Singh died, while his gunman sustained injuries, Assistant Commissioner of Police (Rai), Sonipa

Nepal court extends detention of ex-PM Oli in deadly protest probe

Police arrested Mr. Oli and former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, a day after Prime Minister Balendra Shah was sworn in following the first electio

Shivang Kumar: How a TTE fathers conversion idea and Dhonis Untold Story shaped Moradabad cricketer's SRH journey

Shivang Kumar's father: Shivang Kumar, a 23-year-old spinner from Moradabad, made his IPL debut for Sunrisers Hyderabad after a journey marked by

MeeSeva centres in Telangana under scrutiny over overcharging, corruption concerns and agent nexus

Citizens charged up to 100 times official fees, informal networks exploit gaps.

Police Intensifies Action After Blast Outside BJP Office in Chandigarh

Chandigarh, April 3: The police have ramped up their efforts in response to the blast that occurred outside the BJP office in Sector 37, Chandiga

Pakistan's response to any attack would be 'swift, calibrated and decisive': Khawaja Asif on Rajnath Singhs remarks

Recalling the four-day conflict in May, the Pakistani Minister said that history was a stark reminder that miscalculation has consequences

India AI Startup Sarvam Raises Funds At $1.5 Billion Valuation

Sarvam took a starring role at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's AI summit in February, unveiling an AI model that is tailored to the languages and

Video: A Doll's Funeral In Gaza Shows How War Has Reached Its Youngest

Between October 7, 2023, and January 5, 2025, a total of 42,200 women, children and elderly people were killed. They made up 56% of all violent d

CBSE Issues Advisory On QR Codes In Question Papers Amid Viral Online Claims

CBSE Board Exams 2026: The advisory comes in the wake of recent incidents where QR codes in CBSE exams went viral on social media for reasons unr

Iran War Shock: Why 'Diversified' Portfolios May Still Lose Money in 2026

Investment Guidelines: If your portfolio is sitting mostly in the wrong sectors, you feel the pain -- even if you think you are diversified.

Major Bust by Mumbai ATS: Two Arrested in Khair Wood Smuggling Case

Mumbai, April 3: The Mumbai Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has achieved a significant breakthrough in a case involving the smuggling of Khair wood. T

Iran retains significant missile capability despite US-Israel strikes: Reports

Intelligence assessments cited by CNN say Iran still retains a large share of its missile and drone capabilities despite weeks of US-Israeli stri

Back off, and let Pujaa live her life

Is Pujarini Pradhan aka @lifeofpujaa an industry plant or authentic influencer? Well, why cant she be both? We may want authenticity, but we all

US Allies Work On Plan B For Hormuz Strait If Trump Walks Away

Trump has strongly criticised North Atlantic Treaty Organization countries for being unwilling to deploy their own militaries to the waterway --

90-year-old woman alleges land-grab under LPS, seeks Jagans help

Nelluri Seshagiriamma claims that her land has been taken under the pretext of land pooling, and that she has neither been fairly compensated nor

Ajinkya Rahane Hits Back at Critics After IPL 2026 Setback

Kolkata, April 3: In an intense match at Eden Gardens on Thursday, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) faced a 65-run defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad

Teenager brings loaded gun to restaurant, arrested; faces 50 charges linked to intimate partner violence case; details inside

A teenager, Connor James Tobin, is facing more than 50 charges. He allegedly brought a loaded gun to an Eastern Passage restaurant. Police later

USIran War Day 35 Updates: No end in sight as Iran vows 'crushing' attacks, Strait of Hormuz remains blocked

The Middle East conflict intensifies as Iran continues its strikes, impacting regional stability and global energy markets. US President Trump cl

Jan Vishwas Bill 'giant step' for ease of living, business: Shah

Prime Minister Modi Kicks Off Election Campaign in Chennai and Puducherry

New Delhi, April 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to intensify the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) election campaign in South India with

US miltary hasnt even started destroying Iran Trump warns 'bridges next, then power plants' as B1 bridge strike toll mounts

US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning regarding potential strikes on Iran's bridges and electric power plants. This comes as US-Is

Keralam Assembly polls 2026: CM Pinarayi Vijayan unveils LDF manifesto

The document was released by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan