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TN Assembly polls: BJP, Congress delay candidate lists as regional heavyweights gain early edge

The delay has sparked frustration among party cadres, who fear that candidates will be left with barely two weeks for campaigning

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

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

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.

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

Karnataka taps the brakes on screen time with draft policy to curb student mobile addiction

The Karnataka government is taking proactive steps to combat the challenges of excessive digital engagement among students with its newly propose

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

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

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

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

E20 petrol now the main fuel in India from April 1. What this big shift means, and can your car handle ethanol-blended fuel?

India has mandated E20 petrol, a blend of 20% ethanol and 80% petrol, across the nation from April 1, 2025. This initiative aims to reduce crude

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

Tata Communications Unveils Self-Healing Network, Marks New Frontier in Global Data Centre Connectivity

Assam Man Killed by Mob in Kerala Following Theft Accusation

Currently, they have not been formally arrested and a case is yet to be registered, the officer said.

SP's Dharmendra Yadav Cautions TDP against Siding with BJP

Yadav referred to JDU leader Nitish Kumar shifting to the Rajya Sabha by giving up his Bihar chief ministership

CM Stalin Accuses AIADMK of Selling Tamil Nadu to BJP

Tiruchirappalli, April 1: In the midst of the election atmosphere in Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin targeted the opposition party AIADMK

Amended Bill on Rights of Transgender Persons Gets Presidential Assent

An authority has been established to determine whether a person is transgender, a provision that also faced backlash from the opposition

ColorOS 16 Update Enhances Security and Efficiency for OPPO Users

Mumbai, April 1: ColorOS 16, the latest Android operating system from OPPO, has received a significant update that boosts both security and effic

Airtel Invests $1 Billion to Expand Nxtras AI Data Center Capacity to 1 GW

Mumbai, April 1: Bharti Airtel is significantly enhancing its footprint in Indias rapidly growing data center sector, announcing a substantial $1

Airtel Launches New Rs 48 Prepaid Plan with OTT Benefits

Mumbai, April 1: Bharti Airtel, Indias second-largest telecom operator, has introduced a new Rs 48 prepaid plan for its users. This plan serves a

Exciting Smartphone Launches in April 2026 You Cant Miss

Mumbai, April 1: Five major smartphones are set to launch in April 2026, featuring brands like OnePlus, OPPO, Vivo, and Realme. Two Vivo models a

Indian States Unveil Over 37,000 Crore in Welfare Initiatives Ahead of Elections

Mumbai, April 1: A significant increase in welfare spending has been observed as several states gear up for upcoming elections. Governments in As

Near-Universal Banking Access Achieved with 99.92% of Villages Covered

Mumbai, April 1: The Government has made remarkable strides in enhancing financial inclusion nationwide. Currently, 99.92% of villages have acces

OnePlus Nord 6 5G Camera Specifications Revealed Ahead of Launch

Mumbai, April 1: OnePlus Nord 6 5G is set to launch in just a few days, and the brand has confirmed the devices camera specifications. The offici

Rare ship-shaped Quran manuscript on display in Makkah

Makkah: In a remarkable display of Islamic artistic heritage, the Holy Quran Museum at the Hira Cultural District in Makkah has unveiled a rare m

Is Wheel of Fortune host Ryan Seacrest on Tinder? Heres what he revealed

yan Seacrest has long drawn public attention for his personal life. Over the years, he has been associated with several high-profile relationship

Lava Bold N2 Pro 5G Launches in India: Price and Specifications Revealed

Mumbai, April 1: Lava Bold N2 Pro 5G has officially launched in India, targeting the affordable smartphone segment. The device will be available

Jammu and Kashmir Legislators Protest Absence of Bureaucrats in Assembly

Jammu, April 1: Legislators in Jammu and Kashmir united on Wednesday to protest the absence of senior bureaucrats during the assemblys question h

Economic Offences PS Launched at Malkajgiri Commissionerate

The EOW will register cases of financial fraud involving cheating, criminal breach of trust, and fabrication of documents where the fraud exceeds

Rabies confirmed after mass dog bite incident in Assam town

A team from a Mission Rabies centre traced the infection to a domesticated dog buried by its owner in Lanka, about 190 km from Guwahati

Drones help apprehend five involved in distribution of cash for votes in Puducherry

Watch: Oracle layoffs 2026: Thousands lose jobs in India

Tech giant Oracle Corporation has reportedly laid off around 12,000 employees in India, with more job cuts expected soon

Bhojshala-Kamal Maula mosque case: SC asks MP HC to consider Muslim sides objections to survey

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday, April 1, said the Madhya Pradesh High Court will consider the objections raised by the Muslim side rel

CCS To Meet At 7 PM Today In National Capital Amid West Asia Conflict

New Delhi, Apr 1: The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) is set to meet at 7 pm on Wednesday in the national capital to discuss developments ami

Vice President Unveils Sudha Murtys Book, Emphasizes Indias Unity and Heritage

New Delhi, April 1: The Vice President of India, C.P. Radhakrishnan, unveiled the book Tides of Time: History Through Murals in Parliament, autho

Vodafone Achieves Breakthrough with Satellite Video Call in No-Network Zone

Dublin, April 1: Vodafone has successfully completed a live video call using satellite technology from a location with no mobile network coverage

Anthropic Claude source code leak explained: Techie reveals how a 4 am update exposed 512,000 lines of code

A routine software update for Anthropic's Claude Code tool accidentally leaked its entire source code, sparking rapid community response. Within

India has adequate seed stock available amid the Israel-Iran war, says govt official

India assures ample seed availability for the upcoming sowing season. This comes as global supply chains face disruptions. The nation boasts a se

Kerala Records Most Cases Under NDPS Anti-Narcotics Law; J&K Highest Among UTs: Govt

NEW DELHI, Apr 1: Kerala recorded the highest number of cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act in 2023 at 30,697,

Lok Sabha passes Bill to name Amravati is Andhra Pradeshs permanent capital

New Delhi: The Lok Sabha on Wednesday, April 1, passed the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, formally recognising Amaravatii

CBSE Class 10 Results 2026 Date: When will the results be declared?Check past trends, direct link, how to download digital marksheet

Class 10 CBSE Results 2026 Date: The CBSE is expected to release the Class 10 results for this year in the month of May. The past trends suggest

Passage of Amaravati Bill in Lok Sabha a historic moment: Lokesh

He stated that the Andhra Pradesh (AP) Legislative Assembly previously passed a unanimous resolution designating Amaravati as the Capital and the

Telangana: Summer Holidays 2026 For Schools Announced

Officials noted that institutions may conduct weekly additional classes if required to ensure the timely completion of the academic syllabus.

SC Stays Trial Court Proceedings Against TN Minister Durai Murugan

The order came after senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi, who represented Murugan in the court, sought a stay on the trial and told the bench that h

Proho raises $1 Million pre-seed funding to scale its AI-Powered Guaranteed Home Resale Platform tackling uncertainty in property transactions

Coal Indias sales rise for first time in six months on gas crunch, summer demand

New Delhi, April 1 (Reuters): Coal Indias (COAL.NS), opens new tab sales in March grew for the first time in six months, the company said on Wedn

Puducherry assembly election SWOT analysis: NDA vs Congress-DMK in direct clash amid TVK buzz

Pakistan, Afghan Taliban resume talks in China as Beijing seeks ceasefire

Representatives from both countries are meeting in Urumqi, in northern China

Lawyer and former AAP leader HS Phoolka joins BJP

NEW DELHI, Apr : Senior Supreme Court advocate and former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader H S Phoolka, best known for representing 1984 anti-Sikh ri

Poonam Pandey's Pregnancy Post: Prank or Real?

Many people suspect the news is an April Fools Day prank.

GLP-1 drugs a breakthrough, but not without side effects: Centre

The Centre highlighted potential side effects ranging from nausea to serious conditions like pancreatitis and kidney injury, stressing that these

Iran war knocks on boardrooms: Corporates stare at a new risk

Iran War: Multinational corporations are no longer mere bystanders in conflict zones; they are now explicit targets. Iran's threats against tech

Ashwini Vaishnaw shares Surat Bullet Train Station video with diamond design & smart functions

1984 riot lawyer H S Phoolka joins BJP, vows to strengthen party in Punjab ahead of Assembly polls

Senior Supreme Court advocate H S Phoolka, known for his work with 1984 anti-Sikh riots victims, has joined the BJP. He stated the BJP consistent

Middle East crisis worse than the 1970s oil shocks and 2022 Russian gas disruption combined, IEA chief Birol says; 40 key energy assets damaged

The world is witnessing unprecedented turmoil in energy markets as tensions in the Middle East escalate beyond previous oil crises. With over 12

Threatened by News & Satire? Behind Modi Govt's Latest Social Media Crackdown

Facebook pages of Comedian Rajeev Nigam, National Dastak, 4PM News and Molitics have been withheld in India.

Coimbatores Kasthuri Sreenivasan art gallery recently hosted an all-women art show

The art exhibition featured art works by 29 artists done in mediums ranging from oil-on-canvas to watercolour and acrylic

Kerala polls: M.A. Baby says wont say no if organisations, including SDPI, choose to vote for Left

CPI(M) general secretary was responding to a query on whether it was fair to accept electoral support offered by SDPI, which had a key role in th

Mysuru City Corporation introduces motor vehicle cess, increases property tax by 3%

The levy of Motor Vehicle Cess comes a year after the introduction of garbage collection cess and collection solid waste management fee from prop

The music of Tesseract: Sounds of truth

A Times of India Production | NCPA, Mumbai | March 2026

Pre-poll surveys show tight Kerala race, NDA may emerge potential spoiler

The ManoramaC Voter Mega Election Survey gives the UDF a narrow edge, projecting 69-81 seats in the 140-member House with a vote share of 39 per

Karnataka Govt Unveils Draft Policy to Tackle Student Mobile Addiction

Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao noted that the public is aware of the negative effects of mobile phones on health and education, citing links to

In Tamil Nadu, Women Voters To Play Key Role As Parties Roll Out Big Promises

Historically, women voters have played a crucial role in shaping electoral outcomes in Tamil Nadu.

India Post GDS Second Merit List 2026: Date, cut-off trends and latest updates

India Post GDS recruitment 2026 is progressing with the first merit list released. Candidates await the second list, expected in early April 2026