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ACB Unearths Disproportionate Assets Of Tainted Tahsildar

Sridhar was caught on Tuesday while allegedly accepting a 20,000 bribe from a farmer.

Sri Shakti Award Presented To Suma Kanakala In Tirupati

The Sri Shakti Award is presented annually to a woman who has excelled in her field and contributed meaningfully to society.

How anti-corruption bodies are politicised

The head of an investigative agency needs to ensure that prosecutions are grounded in evidence rather than suspicion or political momentum

India to tour Zimbabwe for three-match T20I series in July

The BCCI, in a statement on Wednesday (April 1, 2026), informed that the Indian men's team will play three games against hosts Zimbabwe on July 2

Excise case: Kejriwal asked to reply to plea against discharge

HC issues notice to AAP chief on plea challenging his acquittal in 2 cases; former CM deliberately disobeyed summonses issued to him to join prob

Man held for running illegal LPG refilling operation; case registered

Vishvanath and Sachin in Asian boxing quarterfinals

Vishvanath relied on his ring craft to get past Kyrgyzstans Bekzat Ergeshov 5-0 and set up a last-eight clash with Kazakhstans reigning World cha

Over 100 parents file plea in Delhi High Court, allege DPS defied fee hike order

Residents face daily risk of commuting on dug-up Mariappan Kovil Street

Despite ongoing stormwater drain construction, the GCC has kept the street open to two-way vehicle and pedestrian traffic on barely one-metre por

Swaminathan Award For ICAR Director Srinivasa Rao For Climate Resilient Farming

The award, instituted in 2004-05, honours agricultural scientists for their contribution to food security.

LDF Has Fevicol Bond With BJP, Says Revanth

He alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vijayan represented different ideologies but shared common failures.

Pre-dawn Lenten Services Sees Good Response At Mennonite Brethren Bethel Church

On Wednesday, the 38th day of the observance was held, with participants gathering from 4 am for three-hour sessions involving devotional songs a

GAAR shadow over payments abroad worries India Inc

India Inc seeks clarity on General Anti-Avoidance Rules (GAAR) for payments to foreign entities after a Supreme Court ruling. The government offe

CGD companies in Chennai witness renewed interest from customers after LPG crisis

Thalambur residents cite wetland loss, flooding risks in Global Sports City plan

Ilanthiraiassumes charge asBSNLsCGMfor Tamil Nadu

The burden of the new Bihar Chief Minister

In order to make a mark, the new government must tackle migration head-on

India has managed war disruptions better than many other economies: P D Singh

Indian businesses and banks are navigating the West Asia conflict with resilience. Deal pipelines remain largely unaffected, with only war-linked

NASAs Artemis II crew: Who are the four astronauts set for a historic Moon journey

Artemis II crew: Artemis II will mark a major step in space exploration, sending four astronauts around the Moon on a 10-day mission. Led by Reid

Bihar Police Dismisses SDPO Amid Corruption Allegations

Patna, April 2: The Bihar Police headquarters has dismissed Gautam Kumar, the Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Kishanganj, from his duties

Seeman criticises State governments welfare schemes, fiscal policies

Canvassing votes for NTK candidates in Coimbatore, he alleges freebies are offset by increased taxes

TVK chief Vijay to file nomination from Tiruchirappalli East on Apr 2

Actor and TVK chief Vijay will file his nomination papers for the Tiruchirappalli (East) assembly constituency on April 2. This marks a significa

Row Erupts Over Monks Claim That Tararani Was Jain

Maharani Tararani was the daughter of Hambirrao Mohite, the commander-in-chief of the Maratha empire.

PM Modi chairs special CCS meet to review steps amid war

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a crucial meeting to tackle challenges in key sectors like agriculture and logistics. The government is boosting

TMC, other parties used Muslims for votes in Bengal but did nothing for them: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi accused the ruling TMC and other parties of exploiting West Bengal's Muslims for votes without ensuring their develo

T.N. Assembly election: PMK poll manifesto calls for T.N. govt. to carry out caste census

He also charges the DMK government of accruing enormous debts without any capital expenditure

T.N. Assembly election: Congress ticket aspirants face uncertainty as leadership tries to resolve disputes

Hyderabad sees surge in customer enquiries for PNG connections

The rising demand coupled with the Centres push for PNG has meant City Gas Distribution entities in the country such as BGL doubling down on effo

Candidate moves HC seeking change of name in EVMs

T.N. Assembly election: Palaniswami dubs DMK government anti-farmer

He says the five-year term of the DMK government has been marked by a sharp rise in the prices of rice and other essential commodities, and steep

Congress Finalizes Candidates for All 294 Seats in Bengal Elections

Kolkata, April 2: The All India Congress Committee (AICC) announced candidates for the remaining 10 assembly seats in West Bengal on Wednesday. T

Bangladesh, Sri Lanka seek US waiver to import Russian fuel

Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are seeking US waivers to import fuel from Russia. This move follows India's similar request. The Iran war has disrupted

Yamal condemns anti-Muslim chants in Spain's game against Egypt as police open investigation

Spanish football star Lamine Yamal has strongly condemned anti-Muslim chants by fans during a friendly match. The Spanish government and football

Real GDP growth may slow on costly crude: Credit rating agencies

Icra projected GDP growth at 6.5% in FY27, assuming average crude price remains in excess of $85 a barrel this year, while Care Ratings projected

Tamil Nadu polls: No caste, communal clashes in TN unlike BJP-ruled states, says MK Stalin

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of plotting to incite violence in the state. He stated that the DMK go

Himachal Pradesh High Court Issues Strict Ruling on Panchayat Delimitation

Shimla, April 2: The Himachal Pradesh High Court has taken a firm stance on the issue of Panchayat delimitation, delivering a significant ruling.

World Cup qualifying marathon ends with Iraq securing the 48th and final spot

The 2026 FIFA World Cup field is now complete. Iraq and Bosnia and Herzegovina secured the final berths. Italy has been eliminated from qualifyin

Delhi Police Stop Cremation, Seize Woman's Body Over Suspicious Death

According to the police, the call was received at the Hari Nagar police station around 2 pm, prompting immediate deployment of a team to verify t

BJP's Christian outreach in Kerala faces FCRA hurdle

The BJP's outreach to Kerala's Christian community faces a hurdle. A proposed amendment to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act has sparked co

T.N. Assembly election: fourth MDMK candidate also to contest on DMKs symbol, says Vaiko

Assam polls: Schemes used to compel women to attend rallies in Assam, says Priyanka Gandhi

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has accused the BJP government in Assam of exploiting women-focused schemes. She claims women are compelled

Rishabh Pant Blames Extra Runs for Close Loss Against Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026

Lucknow, April 2: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) faced a 6-wicket defeat against Delhi Capitals (DC) in the fifth match of the Indian Premier League

Rajya Sabha passes CAPF bill with voice vote; Oppn MPs stage walkout

The Rajya Sabha approved the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026. This legislation allows Indian Police Service offic

Ailing Italy at new low after missing out on yet another World Cup

Italians will once again be forced to watch a World Cup from the sidelines after another play-off disaster highlighted just how far one of the gr

USTR lists India's UPI and data rules as trade barriers

America has identified several trade barriers in India. These include India's preference for local satellites for DTH services and the exclusion

Asking allies to contest on principal partys symbol is wrong: P. Shanmugam

Delhi make winning start to IPL as Sameer Rizvi downs Lucknow Super Giants

Delhi Capitals recovered from a top-order collapse as Sameer Rizvi hit an unbeaten half-century to help secure a six-wicket win over the Lucknow

Could rising gas prices trigger a recession? What experts say and how to prepare

US recession fears 2026: Soaring gas prices are fueling worries of a US recession, with economists citing a nearly 50% chance within a year. Elev

TMC to Be Ousted by Bengals People: Gaurav Vallabh

New Delhi, April 2: BJP leader Prof. Gaurav Vallabh has targeted Mamata Banerjee, stating that the Calcutta High Court has dismissed her petition

Russian Deputy PM To Visit India for Talks

Meetings with Doval, Sitharaman, Jaishankar to boost energy, trade cooperation

PM: Shield People From War Impact

Modi chairs CCS, reviews urea, LPG stocks

Assam polls: PM Modi claims Congress reviving bid to 'protect infiltrators'; pushes UCC

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed rallies in Assam, criticizing Congress for a divisive law and promising development. He emphasized the BJP

India Approves Export of Essential Goods to Maldives for 2026-27, Sends 1,000 Metric Tons of Rice to Burkina Faso

New Delhi, April 2: In a significant move, India has approved the export of essential goods to the Maldives for the fiscal year 2026-27, followin

Thousands Trek to Tumburu Theertham in Seshachala Hills

Medical teams, ambulances and paramedical staff were deployed, while sanitation and security were jointly managed by TTD vigilance, police and fo

US, Iran Negotiating Ceasefire Deal In Exchange For Hormuz Reopening: Report

The report also mentioned that Trump spoke about a possible ceasefire with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over a call on Wednesday.

SEZ units can sell locally at lower duty for one year

India has announced a one-time relief for Special Economic Zone (SEZ) units, allowing them to sell goods in the domestic market at a lower custom

As NDA and Oppn spar, debate on FCRA amendment bill in Lok Sabha deferred

The government has postponed the Foreign Contribution (Amendment) Regulation Bill in the Lok Sabha. Opposition MPs protested the bill, demanding

Census 2027 begins with digital self-enumeration in phase I

India's Census 2027 has commenced with Phase I, the Houselisting and Housing Census. This significant undertaking introduces digital data capture

Home Ministry issues Deportation Manual 2026 to states, sets SOPs for illegal migrant action

The Ministry of Home Affairs has released the Deportation Manual 2026. This manual provides guidelines to states and Union Territories for managi

NASAs Artemis 2 Mission Set for Launch, Astronauts to Orbit the Moon for 10 Days

New Delhi, April 2: NASA is preparing to launch four astronauts on a mission that will see them orbit the Moon. The live broadcast of the Artemis

Luthra Brothers Get Bail In Goa Nightclub Fire Case, But Will Stay In Jail

The Luthras face charges of negligence, endangering human life, and other offences, in connection with the deadly fire that erupted at their Goa

Heatwave Conditions Likely In AP, IMD Flags Crop Concerns

The number of heatwave days in coastal districts is expected to be higher than usual

The worlds top-20 would be good. That should be the main plan: Abhay

The World No. 25 is pragmatic about his success while acknowledging the role of his coachesWillstropandHarinderpal; the squash star, who prefers

TMC seeks reasons for voter list rejections, offline appeals rollout in West Bengal

The Trinamool Congress has written to Chief Justice Sujay Paul. They want judicial officers to record rejection reasons in supplementary lists. T

20 Merchant Vessels Attacked, 1,900 Ships Stranded: Navy Chief On Hormuz

Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi also said that the daily traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen sharply to six-seven transits, comp

Meghalaya Police Honored with Prestigious Presidents Color Award

Shillong, April 2: The Ministry of Home Affairs announced on Wednesday that the Meghalaya Police has been awarded the prestigious Presidents Colo

Amaravati Bill Passage Boosts Naidus Vision for AP

With Parliaments approval now secured, the state government would move ahead with greater clarity and momentum, positioning Amaravati as the stat

Supreme Court Satisfied With Bengal Voter Roll Revision

Court backs EC process, sets up tribunals, stresses transparency, natural justice

Bhopal Police Capture Main Suspect in Hoteliers Murder After Encounter

Bhopal, April 2: Bhopal police arrested the main suspect in the murder of hotel owner Vijay Mewada following a brief shootout in the Ratibad area

Southern Command Chief Seth Takes Charge As Army Vice Chief

Lt Gen. Seth assumed charge as Vice Chief of Army Staff from Wednesday.

CPI(M) demands immediate rollback of property tax hike in urban areas

AfterRanjistruggles,TNCAto revamp the top league

The move to make the first division games four-day affairs is aimed at helping players prepare better for the premier red-ball tournament;TNPLto

Special coaching for Intermediate students targeting IIT and NEET ranks, says Minister Lokesh

Tragic Murder in Rohtas: Land Dispute Turns Violent

Patna, April 2: Land disputes in Bihar are increasingly turning violent, raising concerns about social harmony and law enforcement. A tragic inci

Chime down and when will popular mobile banking app be back up? Chime outage users issues, affected regions, Chime server error messages and how to fix Chime not working issues explained

Chime down and when will popular mobile banking app be back up? Thousands of users report a Chime outage today with login failures, frozen screen

The 'Biju way' of proactive security strategy

Biju Patnaik's strategic vision challenged India's non-alignment policy during critical national security moments. His approach involved seeking

Despite rate reset, GST collection rises on strong consumption

India's Goods and Services Tax collections ended the fiscal year strongly. March collections surpassed two lakh crore rupees for the third time.

Mamata Banerjee welcomes Supreme Court observation on SIR, flags NRC fears

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee welcomed the Supreme Court's observation on the Supplementary list of electors. She stated her efforts

CBI Registers Fresh Case Against Reliance Communications, Anil Ambani on LIC Complaint

Agency alleges misrepresentation, fund diversion in debenture investment case

Court Convicts Three in Sagar Wall Collapse Case Resulting in Deaths of Nine Children

Sagar, April 2: Nearly 19 months after the tragic wall collapse during a religious event in Shahpur, a local court has delivered its verdict. Thr

US flips the script, reverse-engineers Irans famous Shahed drone, and now uses it in combat

The United States has deployed the Low-Cost Uncrewed Combat Attack System (LUCAS), signaling a shift toward affordable drone warfare. Backed by U

Senior leaders efforts, guarantees will ensure big win: DK Shivakumar

Targeting the BJP over rising prices, Shivakumar said the Centre had failed to support people during difficult times.

Larger House Not Always Effective: Karti Chidambaram On More Lok Sabha Seats

We will become like the chamber in North Korea or the People's Congress of China, where we will simply come and thump our desks and go away, Kart

Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings for April 2, 2026

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

Tribunals can accept fresh documents in SIR appeals after authenticity check: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has permitted appellate tribunals in West Bengal to accept new evidence from individuals removed from voter lists. These docume

Gobichettipalayam in focus after Sengottaiyans exit from AIADMK

A vote beggar and a voter who begs for money in exchange

AAI Celebrates 31 Years of Transforming Indian Aviation

New Delhi, April 2: Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjirapu expressed his joy on the 31st anniversary of the Airports Authority o

Election Commission's new symbol rule to aid parties in poll-bound states

The Election Commission of India has changed its rules on party symbols. This benefits alliance partners in upcoming state elections. Parties lik

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

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