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Assembly elections LIVE: Nominations to close for Tamil Nadu, Bengal phase-1 polls

The TMC accused the BJP of being involved in the unrest in Malda, where several judicial officers engaged in scrutiny of under-adjudication voter

Trump Invokes Religious Rhetoric in Praise of Iran Rescue, Drawing Criticism

The rescue was an Easter Miracle, Trump told NBC's Meet the Press, and some cabinet members followed with messages of their own

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Trump threatens to strike Iran's infrastructure if Strait of Hormuz isn't reopened

Iranian presidential spokesperson, Seyyed Mohammad Mehdi Tabatabaei, said on social media that the Strait of Hormuz can reopen only if some trans

Watch the entire film before you judge: Hrithik on reactions to Ramayanas VFX

Watch the entire film before you judge, says Hrithik Roshan amid mixed reactions to Ramayanas VFX Days after netizens reacted with mixed opinions

AR Rahman and Diljit join hands for soulful song in Main Vaapas Aaunga

Critically acclaimed filmmaker Imtiaz Alis upcoming film Main Vaapas Aaunga is set to feature a song which will mark the collaboration of Oscar-w

Soha Ali Khan opens up on being hit with perimenopause

Actress Soha Ali Khan has opened up on being hit by perimenopause suddenly. The actress also talked about the hormonal imbalances and shifts that

Bollywood actor Bipasha Basu walks the ramp during the Bombay Times Fashion Week 2026

Bollywood actor Bipasha Basu walks the ramp during the Bombay Times Fashion Week 2026, in Mumbai on Saturday. (PTI)

Halle Bailey breaks silence on her motherhood journey

Hollywood actress Halle Bailey is in her mom era, and is loving every bit of it. The You, Me & Tuscany star, 26, recently opened up about her jou

Jaishankar Holds Talks with Iran, Gulf Leaders Amid West Asia Tensions

The Iranian Embassy in India confirmed the conversation, stating that both ministers discussed bilateral ties along with regional and internation

Whole Region Going To Burn: Iranian Parliament Speaker's Warning To Trump

Iran's powerful parliament speaker warned US President Donald Trump on Sunday that his eckless moves would mean our whole region is going to bur

How a perilous US rescue mission in Iran nearly went off course

A US special forces mission rescued a stranded American airman deep inside Iran after a high-risk overnight operation that nearly went wrong due

Morning Digest: Nominations to close for Tamil Nadu and phase-1 West Bengal polls, Donald Trump extends Iran deadline by 24 hours; and more

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Shami, Pant star in LSGs win

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | VIRAT KOHLI BECOMES FIRST TO PLAY ALL 19 IPL SEASONS Hyderabad, April 5: Mohammed Shami asked probing questions not only

David, Patidar power RCB to massive win over CSK

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | VIRAT KOHLI BECOMES FIRST TO PLAY ALL 19 IPL SEASONS Match today Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings at 7:30 pm Bengal

Tuesday, 8:00 P.M. Eastern Time: Trump Extends Iran Deadline

In a strongly worded message, Trump warned Tehran to either make a deal or reopen the Strait, threatening severe consequences

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Iran issues strict warning to Trump, says will respond 'in kind' to any US attacks

Iran has warned it will respond in kind if the United States targets its infrastructure, after US President Donald Trump threatened military acti

U.S. Stock Market on Monday: S&P, Dow Jones, Nasdaq trading will be heavily impacted by these factors

U.S. Stock Market today: President Donald Trump has set a Tuesday deadline for Iran to end the war and reopen shipping in the critical Strait of

Southampton stun Arsenal 2-1, Chelsea run riot in FA Cup

London, April 5: In a day that swung between shock and supremacy, Southampton FC stunned Arsenal FC with a dramatic late winner to book a place i

Barcelona overcome 10-man Atletico to boost La Liga lead

Madrid, April 5: Barcelona came from behind away from home to beat 10-man Atletico Madrid 2-1 and take a big step toward winning La Liga after Re

BAYERN STAY ON COURSE FOR BUNDESLIGA TITLE

Munich, April 5: Lennart Karl scored in the ninth minute of added time to complete a dramatic comeback 3-2 win for Bayern Munich over Freiburg an

Lille crush Lens

Paris, April 5: Lens was overwhelmed by northern rival Lille 3-0 and lost ground in the Ligue 1 title race after the Derby du Nord was briefly in

MCA names U-19, U-23 squads for NECDC tourneys

By Our Reporter Shillong, April 5: The Meghalaya Cricket Association (MCA) has announced its Under-19 mens and Under-23 womens squads for the upc

Rhino, Sputnik bag convincing wins in late PA Sangma T20

By Our Reporter Shillong, April 5: Rhino Cricket Academy and Sputnik CC registered convincing victories in their respective matches of the Late P

Meghalaya name squad for junior national boxing cship

By Our Reporter Shillong, April 5: The Meghalaya Boxing Association (MBA) has announced the states junior squad for the upcoming 7th Junior (U-17

RBI may keep rates unchanged, focus on rupee stability and bond yields

The Reserve Bank of India is widely expected to maintain interest rates and its policy stance unchanged due to global economic uncertainties, inc

Beef row: Chief minister vows action against AJP nominee's kin

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has brought beef consumption into his election campaign, targeting Congress ally AJP's candidate Kunki Chowdhury. He

Indian shooters set sights on success at Granada WC opener

Granada (Spain), April 5: Indian pistol and rifle shooters will head into the season-opening ISSF World Cup, beginning here on Monday, with a fir

India eye strong showing with new faces, renewed belief

Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), April 5: Buoyed by a mix of breakthrough performances and established consistency, India will head into the Asian Wrestling

IT runs in the family: Elite jury to pick ET Family Business Awards winners

A distinguished jury, led by Preetha Reddy of Apollo Hospitals, will convene Tuesday to select winners for the ET Family Business Awards. These a

Fortis Escorts Institute organises heart check-up camp

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 5: A free heart check-up camp was held here today at Gurdwara Bala Pritam Ji by Fortis Escorts Heart Institute

Jugal, Arvind promise fast-track development of Vijay Nagar residents during Public Darbar

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 5:Resolution of public issues is my priority, and development is my agenda,said MLA Jammu WestArvind Guptawhil

Devyani Rana kicks off 2nd youth training, employment drive for Hotel Industry in Nagrota

Excelsior Correspondent NAGROTA, Apr 5: MLA Nagrota, Devyani Rana today launched the second edition of the Youth Training & Employment Drive aime

Bangladesh: Measles cases surge nationwide; Govt launches emergency vaccination drive

DHAKA, April 5: Measles infections are rising rapidly across Bangladesh, placing growing pressure on paediatric wards in hospitals, media reports

FCIK warns of economic stress, urges immediate measures

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 5: The Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) today expressed concern over growing economic st

Modi makes 33 pc quota pitch to Bengals women voters, says benefit from 2029 LS polls

COOCH BEHAR, Apr 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies

Pant, Shami take LSG to 5-wicket win over SRH

HYDERABAD, Apr 5: Mohammed Shami asked probing questions not only to Sunrisers Hyderabad batters but also to the national selection committee wit

Jan Vishwas Bill 2026: Booster dose for businesses

Sant Kumar Sharma The Jan Vishwas 2026 Bill is a part of the ongoing reform process initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modis government over a

Telangana Government Seeks Return of Five Villages Merged with Andhra Pradesh

Hyderabad, April 6: The Telangana government has urged the central government to pass a bill in Parliament to reclaim five villages that were mer

Some people are more native, but its a question of citizenship: Hiren Gohain

As infiltration makes yet another inevitable entry into the Assam campaign, the writer-civil society activist says the term Miyawas never a part

Woman Seeks Justice After Triple Talaq in Haridwar

Haridwar, April 6: A troubling case of harassment and triple talaq has emerged from the Bandra Jud area of Haridwar, prompting police to register

Towards an Academictopia Reimagining the Future of Education

Pinaki Bakshi pinakibakshi9@gmail.com One of the rampant issues academic domains are still dealing with is the theoretical vs. practical implemen

Yemens Houthis, IRGC carry out joint operation against Israel

Sanaa, April 5: Yemens Houthi group has said that it had carried out a joint military operation targeting Israels Ben Gurion Airport, along with

Nepals ex-PM Oli to remain in custody for five more days

Kathmandu, April 5: Nepals former prime minister K P Sharma Oli and former home minister Ramesh Lekhak will remain in judicial custody for five m

From Rote to Real: CBSEs Skill Education Reform

Meenu Gupta guptadps@gmail.com A quiet but powerful transformation is unfolding in Indias classrooms. Beginning the academic year 2025-26, the Ce

Ishan Kishan Praises Teams Fighting Spirit Despite Loss to Lucknow Super Giants

Hyderabad, April 6: In a thrilling IPL 2026 match, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) triumphed over the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by five wickets. D

Officials deny Trump hospital rumours

Washington, April 5: The White House has pushed back against widespread online speculation that President Donald Trump was hospitalised, calling

500 judges on SIR duty, cases pile up across Bengal courts

Former President and Meira Kumar Pay Tribute to Babu Jagjivan Ram on His 119th Birth Anniversary

New Delhi, April 6: On the occasion of Babu Jagjivan Rams 119th birth anniversary, former President Ram Nath Kovind and former Lok Sabha Speaker

Mumbai Police Arrest Serial Molester in Just 48 Hours

Mumbai, April 6: Mumbai police have achieved a significant success by arresting a serial molester within just a few hours. The accused, Munawwar

EC seizes voter inducements worth over 650cr from poll-bound states, UT

Election Commission teams have seized over Rs 650 crore in potential voter inducements across five poll-bound states, with West Bengal leading se

Rana convenes public outreach prog at Bassali

* Pledges time bound redressal of border area issues Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Apr 5: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environme

BJP Secures Chairperson Position in Khanapur Municipality with BRS Support

Hyderabad, April 6: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has successfully secured the chairperson position in Khanapur Municipality, Telangana, with

Trump dictating terms to India as Modi has compromised: Karra

*BJP-led Govt pro-capitalist, anti-poor: Bhalla Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 5: JKPCC president, Tariq Hameed Karra has said that US Presid

IT employees body NITES calls for safeguards amid AI-led tech layoffs

New Delhi, April 5: IT employees body NITES has exhorted tech firms to prioritise reskilling over layoffs, while calling for policy intervention

Odisha bans sale of LPG cylinders in open market

Odisha has banned the open sale of LPG cylinders to combat black marketing. Only customers who have completed e-KYC can now purchase them from au

Hundreds throng Guldanda after fresh snowfall

Excelsior Correspondent BHADERWAH, Apr 5: Though the fresh snowfall in high altitude of Chenab region has brought down the temperature considerab

HC directs ACB to investigate transfer of state land by revenue officials

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 5: The High Court directed the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) to investigate illegal entries made by the reve

Moodys slashes Indias FY27 GDP growth to 6% amid West Asia conflict

New Delhi, April 5: Moodys Ratings has slashed Indias economic growth estimates for the current fiscal to 6 per cent from 6.8 per cent earlier, s

Lightning damages PDD transformer in Mandi

Excelsior Correspondent POONCH, Apr 5: A 3.15 MVA electric transformer of the Power Development Department (PDD) was damaged at receiving station

Exciting Job Opportunity at IIIT: Apply for Research Fellow Positions by April 9

Lucknow, April 6: The Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) has announced a significant job opportunity for those aspiring to work in

Pawan Khajuria seeks redressal of basic issues, rehabilitation of flood hit families

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Apr 5: Senior leader Pawan Khajuria held a meeting with residents of Panchayat Babey in Tehsil Majalta, under t

Markets brace for volatility

New Delhi, April 5: The domestic stock market is expected to remain volatile this week as investors track the Reserve Banks monetary policy decis

Punjab, Jharkhand, UP, Bengal, and Andhra Pradesh Shine on Day Five of Sub-Junior Womens National Championship

Ranchi, April 6: The 16th Hockey India Sub-Junior Womens National Championship 2026 showcased thrilling matches on its fifth day. In Division A,

Amit Shah Claims NDA Will Form Government in Kerala Amidst Assembly Elections

Thiruvananthapuram, April 6: Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed a large public rally in Kattakkada on Sunday, asserting that the NDA will fo

Suri urges Govt to review restrictions on Shiv Khori Yatra

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 5: Senior BJP leader, Raman Suri has urged the authorities to take the issue of restrictions on Shiv Khori Yat

Endless Bridge Delay

The prolonged delay in completion of the Guzhama bridge in Ganderbal is an instance of administrative inefficiency, reflecting a systemic inertia

MSJK protests against bad roads, traffic problems

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 5: Mission Statehood Jammu Kashmir (MSJK) activists here today staged a protest demonstration against JMC, PWD

Free artificial limbs camp organized by Jain Clinic

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 5: Shri Atam Vallabh Jain Clinic Jammu organized artificial limbs camp at Kali Jani. In this camp, 82 patients

Jammu youth killed in Russia-Ukraine conflict cremated in native village

Bivek Mathur JAMMU, Apr 5: A Jammu youth, who died in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, was cremated in his native village Pahariwala in Khour

Committee submits report on issue of addl pay, allowances in Health Deptt

Financial Advisor cautions against indiscriminate inclusion Divergence emerges on inclusion of non-clinical staff Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Apr 5: Af

Bars Annual Sports Meet concludes

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 5: The Annual Sports Meet of the Jammu & Kashmir High Court Bar Association Jammu concluded at the Univ

Daily flights operating to Leh go up from 8 to 18

LG hails increase in flight frequency Excelsior Correspondent LEH, Apr 5: In a significant boost to air connectivity and the tourism sector in La

5th Edition of SMVD Katra Half Marathon concludes

Excelsior Sports Correspondent REASI, Apr 5: The 5th edition of SMVD Katra Half Marathon- A Divine Run, organized by One Level Up Sports in colla

Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway ready from Balsua in Pb up to Ring Road at Raya

Project cost escalates from Rs 25,000 cr to Rs 38,905 cr * Being opened for Shri Amarnath Yatra in June Gopal Sharma JAMMU, Apr 5: The prestigiou

Andhra Police Officer Suspended Over Alleged Involvement in Honor Killing Case

Amaravati, April 6: A police officer in Andhra Pradeshs Palnadu district has been suspended due to alleged involvement in an honor killing case.

TMC Goons Attack BJP Election Office in Kolkata, Police Stand By: Amit Malviya

Kolkata, April 6: Tensions are escalating in Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, ahead of the assembly by-elections. Amit Malviya, the head of t

The Science Behind Om: Activating Body Chakras and Neurons

New Delhi, April 6: The significance of Om in Sanatan Dharma is profound. Whether chanting mantras or meditating, the pronunciation of Om holds n

IMD predicts cooler temps in north-west India, rain likely

North-west India will experience two western disturbances this week. Peak activity is expected on April 7-8. This will bring below normal to near

Three Arrested in Mumbai for Gas Cylinder Theft; 45 Cylinders and 3 Bikes Recovered

Mumbai, April 6: In a significant crackdown, police in Mumbais Powai area have arrested three individuals linked to a major gas cylinder theft ri

Kerala Congress Criticizes Central Government Over FCRA Bill, Accuses of Spreading Falsehoods

New Delhi, April 6: Senior Congress leader and Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee, K.C. Venugopal, has launched a strong attack on Prime M

IPL 2026: Chinnaswamy Stadium Honors Dravid and Kumble with Dedicated Ends

Bengaluru, April 6: In a significant event ahead of the IPL 2026 match between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), l

Malda siege of judicial officers proof of jungle raj, says Modi in Bengal

Prime Minister Modi criticized Bengal's law and order, citing the confinement of judicial officers in Malda as evidence of jungle raj. He linked

Priyanka Chaturvedi Advocates for 33% Reservation for Women

New Delhi, April 6: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi welcomed the call for a special parliamentary session on the Womens Reservation Bi

Samay Raina Set to Make a Comeback with Still Alive Stand-Up Special

Mumbai, April 6: Stand-up comedian Samay Raina is ready to return to the spotlight with his new stand-up special, Still Alive. The trailer for th

Five more Indians reach the semifinals

With Minakshi and Jaismines wins, all 10 Indian women in fray ensured medals

Union Minister Praises Raghav Chadha, Critiques Aam Aadmi Party

Karnal, April 6: Union Minister Manohar Lal has praised Aam Aadmi Party leader Raghav Chadha while also targeting the party itself. In a conversa

Accountability for Corruption: Sukhbir Badals Bold Claims Against Punjab CM

Patiala, April 6: Sukhbir Badal, the president of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), announced on Sunday that after the 2027 assembly elections, Punj

2 Youths Drown While Shooting Short Film, Search On For One More

The victims were students of KSRM Engineering College in Kadapa

Stay Cool This Summer: The Benefits of Cotton Clothing and Light Colors

New Delhi, April 6: As temperatures soar across many regions of the country, choosing the right clothing becomes crucial. The sweltering heat, hu