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Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: I have been a constant presence in Karunagapally for the past decade, says C.R. Mahesh

Mahesh says election manifestos are the prerogative of the government, not individual candidates, and says the role of an MLA is that of a bridge

Enhance Your Metabolism and Blood Circulation with Uthita Padmasana

New Delhi, April 2: In todays fast-paced world, everyone aspires to stay fit. However, due to time constraints, achieving this can be challenging

Churchs opposition to FCRA Bill triggers political storm in Kerala

With Assembly election round the corner, BJP goes into firefighting mode;the partys Kerala president says Centre will factor in the Churchs reser

Government exempts critical petrochemical products from customs duty amid West Asia crisis

The duty exemption, which is valid till June 30, will benefit sectors dependent on petrochemical feedstock and intermediates such as plastics, pa

Sensex, Nifty Drop as Trump's Speech Lacks Timeline for End of War

Market experts attributed the volatility to the absence of a clear ceasefire in the Middle East

IPL 2026: SRH Faces Challenges Against KKR in Kolkata Showdown

Kolkata, April 2: The sixth match of IPL 2026 is set to take place at Eden Gardens, where Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will face off against Sunri

Bids Invited for DPR Consultant of KhammamPenuballi NH

Khammam to Bhadrachalam is connected via NH 365BB (Khammam to Penuballi) and NH 30 (Penuballi to Bhadrachalam) in Telangana

Operation Kavach 13.0 nets 222 arrests, 1,579 detentions in west district

Delhi Police's West District launched Operation Kavach 13.0, a 48-hour crackdown. The intensive drive led to over 200 arrests and numerous detent

SpaceX files to go public, paving way for record stock offering

The confidential filing puts the rocket and satellite builder on track to list its shares on a public exchange by July, according to The Wall Str

Enhanced Security Measures Ahead of PM Modis Chennai and Puducherry Visit

Chennai, April 2: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modis two-day visit to Chennai, security has been significantly tightened. A total of 3,000 po

Nitish Kumar to Retain Z Plus Security After Resigning as Chief Minister

Patna, April 2: In light of discussions surrounding Nitish Kumars imminent resignation from the chief ministerial position, a significant decisio

Kashmiri Pandits return possible after a sense of safety is fully restored: Omar Abdullah

Mr. Abdullah said protecting the properties and religious shrines of displaced Kashmiri Pandits remained a key responsibility of the government u

'Ramayana': Ranbir Kapoor Spotted With Nitesh Tiwari, Namit Malhotra Ahead of First Glimpse Release

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studios in association with the eight-time Oscar-winning DNEG and Yash's M

April 3 Panchang: Abhijit and Vijay Muhurat on Krishna Pratipada, Note the Auspicious and Inauspicious Times

New Delhi, April 2: In Sanatan Dharma, the Panchang consists of five key elements: Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana, and Vara. These elements are e

Kushinagar mishap: One killed, 20 hurt as trolley carrying devotees overturns

A tragic accident occurred in Kushinagar when a tractor trolley carrying devotees overturned into the Gandak canal. One person lost their life, a

Sholinganallur: This fast-booming constituency still struggles with basic amenities

Iran Supreme Leader's Representative Calls India Land of Loyalty, Humanity

Irans new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei called for a nationwide effort to rebuild infrastructure damaged during the conflict

Dont Judge Yet: Hemanth Madhukar Defends Anushkas Role

Marking Anushkas Malayalam debut, Kathanar stars Jayasurya in the lead and is directed by Rojin Thomas.

Samrat Choudharys rapid rise in Bihar after he joined the BJP

He now faces the challenging task of making peace with Nitish Kumar, his former bete noire, and ensuring that the 'Luv Kush' or Kurmi-Koeri combi

Advocacy groups urge YouTube to protect kids from AI slop videos

Earlier this year, YouTube head Neal Mohan listed out managing AI slop as one of the companys priorities for 2026

People 'strongest bridges' of India-US relationship: Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary

India and the United States share a strong bond built on innovation and talent. People form a crucial link between the two nations. Over 300,000

Security forces nab three militants in Manipur, huge ammo haul recovered

Security forces apprehended three militants from different proscribed outfits in Manipur. These individuals are suspected of involvement in extor

Oracle layoffs spark outrage: Employee battling cancer sacked after 20 years, calls company evil, says it didnt even call

Oracle layoffs 2026: A user on Reddit claimed that his father, who worked for the same boss at Oracle, was laid off after 20 years. He revealed t

Delhi Police on High Alert Ahead of Hanuman Jayanti Processions

Heavy security forces have been deployed in both areas to maintain law and order, according to a senior police officer

Trump has discussed firing Attorney General Pam Bondi, NYT reports

President Donald Trump is reportedly considering replacing Attorney General Pam Bondi. Sources suggest the President is unhappy with her leadersh

Ramayana teaser release time and early reviews: Check when you can watch a glimpse of Ranbir Kapoors Rama on Hanuman Jayanti

Ramayana Teaser Time: The highly anticipated teaser for 'Ramayana,' starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, is set to release today, April 2nd, duri

Mizoram police seize drugs worth Rs 25 cr in seven days, arrest 8

Mizoram police conducted a successful crackdown on smuggling modules. Over a week, they seized narcotics including heroin and methamphetamine val

Assembly Election LIVE: Congress releases list of 9 more candidates in West Bengal, replaces one

In West Bengal, authorities imposed Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) to prevent further clashes between BJP and TMC workers outsi

Three arrested as police bust alleged illegal LPG racket in Delhi, 45 Bharat Gas cylinders recovered

According to Deputy Commissioner of Police, South-West District, in a significant operation, the staff of PS Palam Village has successfully buste

Amazon's cloud business in Bahrain damaged in Iran strike: Report

Amazons cloud computing operation in Bahrain was damaged after an Iranian strike, the Financial Times reported

'Delivered a powerful speech': US Secretary of State Rubio says Trump was 'clear about objectives in Iran'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday (local time) praised US President Donald Trump for delivering a powerful address outlining Washing

IPL 2026: All 10 Teams Complete Their First Matches, Top 4 Teams Revealed

New Delhi, April 2: The 19th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) has seen all 10 teams play their opening matches. Some teams have sh

As GLP-1 generics flood market, govt intensifies surveillance

No President should withdraw from NATO without Senate approval: Rubio`s past w

A 2023 post by Marco Rubio opposing unilateral US exit from NATO has resurfaced after Donald Trump hinted at reviewing Americas role in the allia

UN Security Council to Focus on West Asia Issues in April

New Delhi, April 2: The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) will concentrate on conflicts in West Asia this April, according to Jamal Faris Al

Why is India pushing piped gas now? | Explained

Can PNG replace LPG for cooking? Why has LPG been preferred so far? How is LNG transported and used? What is holding back PNG expansion? Can dome

U.S. lifts sanctions on Venezuelas acting President Delcy Rodrguez

The newly announced sanctions relief is the latest U.S. recognition of Ms. Rodrguez as a legitimate authority in Venezuela ever since the U.S. mi

Earthquake in northern Indonesian waters sets off small tsunami

Monitoring stations recorded small tsunami waves after a 7.4 magnitude quake hit the Molucca Sea, with shaking felt across nearby regions

Police Clash with Gang Stealing Electric Wires in Ballia, Seven Arrested

Ballia, April 2: A confrontation between police and thieves occurred in Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh. Officers from the Sahatwar and Bansdih po

Meet 'Junior', The New AI Coworker Who Won't Stop Snitching To Your Boss

Xiankun Wu, the company's founder, is creating the kind of workplace that feels both inevitable and unsettling.

US forces will `finish the job` in Iran, says Trump; claims `swift, decisive, ov

Donald Trump said US forces are close to achieving core objectives in Iran, including weakening its missile capabilities and preventing nuclear d

Trump's Iran War Objective And Mixed Messaging: Key Takeaways From 'End Plan'

Trump said he is open to a deal with the Islamic Republic, only to say that one was not necessary to end the war. There was also mixed messaging

Saplings of hope: Iran`s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei calls for national dr

Mojtaba Khamenei urged a nationwide effort to rebuild infrastructure and restore environmental damage following recent conflict, stressing resili

Trouble In LSG? Pant, Goenka Engage In Intense Chat After 6-Wicket Loss vs DC

Lucknow Super Giants skipper Rishabh Pant and head coach Justin Langer were seen having an animated discussion with team owner Sanjiv Goenka foll

Trump Issues Stark Warning to Iran: Back to the Stone Age Without Agreement

Washington, April 2: U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed confusion regarding military objectives against Iran. He oscillates between sugges

832 Schools in Telangana Selected for PM SHRI Scheme

Around Rs.116.06 crore funds including Central and State share were utilized under the scheme in Telangana

Blast outside BJP office in Chandigarh; probe underway

An explosion near the Bharatiya Janata Party office in Chandigarhs Sector 37 caused panic on Wednesday evening. Police said a crude explosive dev

Female elephant found dead in Katarniaghat

Indian Navy was minutes away from striking Pakistan from sea during Op Sindoor, reveals Chief Admiral Tripathi

Dinesh K Tripathi said the Indian Navy was minutes away from launching sea-based strikes on Pakistan during Operation Sindoor before Pakistan sou

Rishabh Pant Discusses Opening Strategy After LSG-DC Match in IPL 2026

Lucknow, April 2: In the Indian Premier League 2026, the match between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Delhi Capitals (DC) took place at the Ekana

Allu Arjuns Family Climbs Tirumala Hills; Sneha Reddy Shares Moments

Allu Arjun was notably absent from the trip, likely due to his ongoing shooting commitments.

Government open to provide incentives to foreign Cos looking to invest in Indias coal gasification landscape: G. Kishan Reddy

Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy emphasised Indias coal gasification has immense scope.

Notorious Criminal Shot Dead in Encounter with STF in Moradabad

Moradabad, April 2: In a significant operation, the Special Task Force (STF) has eliminated a notorious criminal, Ashu Chadda, also known as Mont

NATO chief to visit Washington next week as Trump threatens exit from alliance

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is scheduled for a long-planned visit to Washington next week. This comes after President Donald Trump criticiz

FCRA bill not taken up amid oppn protests

PM Modi Celebrates Hanuman Jayanti, Highlights Devotion and Strength

New Delhi, April 2: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has paid tribute to Lord Hanuman on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti. He prayed for courage and p

Petrol, Diesel price today (April 2): As Nayara and Shell increase fuel rates, check prices in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other cities

Petrol, Diesel price today (April 2): There has been no change in the prices of petrol and diesel today, on April 2, 2026. This comes despite pri

NASA's Artemis II crew of four begins historic mission to moon; Trump congratulates astronauts

Irans Supreme Leader Calls for Planting Trees in Honor of War Victims

Tehran, April 2: Irans Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has urged the Iranian people to plant trees in memory of those killed in the U.S.-Israel

Trumps Iran war speech keeps markets away from what they were looking for: Analysts

U.S. President Donald Trump said in a televised address that the military had nearly achieved its objectives in the war with Iran and that the co

A watchful life at Hussainsagar: Tank Bund Shivas two decades of saving lives

Australia PM: Iran War Goals Met, Not Clear What More to Achieve

Albanese called for de-escalation, noting that US-Israeli attacks had degraded Iran's air force, navy and military industrial base

Rohit Shetty is not above the law. No one is

As of April 1 night, there is no movement from the Mumbai Police to take action against Shetty

Leaders Extend Warm Wishes on Hanuman Jayanti Celebrations

New Delhi, April 2: The birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman is being celebrated with great fervor across the country today. Long queues of devotees

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Markets Likely To Open In Red As Trump's Speech Triggers Oil Rally

Stock Market, Sensex, Share Market, Nifty LIVE Updates: Wall Street closed higher on Wednesday, led by strong gains in heavyweight stocks

Trump administration readies new tariffs on select drugmakers: Report

The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to impose 100% tariffs on drugmakers that haven't secured deals for lower U.S. prices. Several m

Vicious turn on this pitch

L Sivaramakrishnans outburst at missing out on international commentary jobs had eyes opening wide. Hopefully, well remember him primarily as a h

Goa: Luthra brothers get bail in club fire case; to remain in custody

Gioa nightclub fire: Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra secured bail in the Mapusa sessions court for the Goa fire tragedy, but remain jailed over

Iranian President Addresses American Public in Open Letter, Denounces Hostility

Tehran, April 2: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that the Iranian people harbor no animosity towards the American public. He accused t

68 lakh Ladki Bahin accounts in Maharashtra closed for e-KYC non-compliance

Maharashtra's Ladki Bahin Yojana saw 68 lakh accounts closed for incomplete e-KYC. The deadline is now April 30. This scheme provides Rs 1,500 mo

Congress, farmer bodies slam M.P. govt over delay in wheat procurement; BJP blames bag shortage due to West Asia war

Several farmers organisations, including the Bharatiya Kisan Sangh (BKS) have also criticised the government and demanded the procurement be star

Netherlands celebrates 25 years since first legal same-sex marriages

Netherlands marked a milestone anniversary of same-sex marriage legalization, with new weddings held in Amsterdam, where it all began in 2001

Lt Gen. Seth takes charge as Army Vice Chief

Dhiraj Seth assumed charge as Vice Chief of the Army Staff, succeeding Pushpendra Singh. The decorated officer reviewed a guard of honour at a ce

M Kharge Questions PM's Absence From All-Party Meet, Kiren Rijiju Replies

Rajya Sabha witnessed heated exchanges between Mallikarjun Kharge and Kiren Rijiju over Middle East crisis discussion.

US lifts sanctions on Venezuela acting president, opening door for assets control

The U.S. Treasury Department removed sanctions against Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez, a move that follows increased engagement bet

Nitish Kumar Likely to Resign as Chief Minister After Kharmas, Sworn in as Rajya Sabha Member on April 10

New Delhi, April 2: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who has recently resigned from the Bihar Legislative Council, is expected to take the oath

Trump Warns Iran Of Power Grid Strikes If No Deal Is Reached. Read Full Text

The US president said it had been just one month since the United States military began Operation Epic Fury targeting the world's number one stat

Telangana cracks down on illegal food units

Authorities launched a major crackdown on food adulteration units, including those producing ginger-garlic paste and bakery items like Osmania bi

Iran attacks Kuwait, tanker off Qatar; strikes hit Tehran

Iran reportedly struck an oil tanker near Qatar as regional tensions escalated, with airstrikes hitting Tehran. US President Donald Trump hinted

ICC moves ahead with disciplinary proceedings against chief prosecutor Khan, WSJ reports

International Criminal Court member states have voted to continue disciplinary proceedings against Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan. This follows repo

UN Appoints Shalini Bahuguna as Resident Coordinator in Papua New Guinea

New Delhi, April 2: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed Shalini Bahuguna, an expert in artificial intelligence (AI),

Robotaxi outage leaves pax stranded on busy highway

Passengers were left stranded in Wuhan, China after over 100 Baidu robotaxis stopped suddenly due to a system malfunction. With no injuries repor

Worlds heaviest cargo drone CY-8 takes off in China test

The aircraft completed its first test flight on Tuesday in Zhengzhou, located in central Chinas Henan province

Boat capsizes off Turkish coast; 18 migrants killed

A rubber boat carrying migrants capsized in the Aegean Sea after a high-speed chase with the coast guard. At least 18 people lost their lives, wh

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov Arrives in New Delhi for Key Discussions

New Delhi, April 2: Denis Manturov, the First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, arrived in New Delhi early Thursday for high-level discussions on

Hanuman Jayanti 2026 on April 2: What should you do on Lord Hanuman's birth anniversary? Check puja timings, fasting rules, vidhi and mantras

Hanuman Jayanti 2026: Lord Hanuman's birth anniversary is celebrated as Hanuman Jayanti every year as a prominent Hindu festival. Devotees of Lor

Word of the day - Interdiction

Interdiction means an official order or action that prevents something from happening. This term is used for bans on goods, restrictions on movem

Intense Debate at U.S. Supreme Court on Birthright Citizenship Raises Concerns for H-1B Visa Holders

Washington, April 2: The U.S. Supreme Court held a hearing on Wednesday regarding a petition challenging President Donald Trumps order to end bir

Opportunity To Slow Down and Reflect: Oracle Employee's Graceful Layoff Post Wins Internet

Her composed and forward-looking message resonated with many, with users praising her resilience during a period of uncertainty.

Supreme Court seems poised to reject Trump's birthright citizenship limits as he attends arguments

The Supreme Court heard arguments on President Trump's order restricting birthright citizenship. Justices questioned the constitutional and legal